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Old 09-24-2009, 03:48 PM
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or do you also think that the E46 is the last, true BMW's driver car?
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I guess it's just me then?
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1016973' date='Sep 25 2009, 03:42 PM
I guess it's just me then?
Yup.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1016979' date='Sep 25 2009, 01:02 PM
Yup.
+1!
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1016979' date='Sep 25 2009, 04:02 PM
Yup.
+2. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1016973' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:42 AM
I guess it's just me then?
sorry but it just you
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1016262' date='Sep 24 2009, 07:48 PM
or do you also think that the E46 is the last, true BMW's driver car?
I might actually have to agree with you.... I don't like the direction BMW is taking. Although the new cars are amazing, they don't have the robust look and feel they once did.

Of course I LOVE the E60, but in a different way.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1016262' date='Sep 24 2009, 07:48 PM
or do you also think that the E46 is the last, true BMW's driver car?
Maybe the E46 M3....
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Compared to the competition, no. Crash test requirements and market expectations on features and equipment are generally making cars heavier, with a consequential impact on agility and nimbleness, but compared to most other manufacturers (who face the exact same challenges) BMW still turns out some fine handling product. They're still the driver's choice in their segment.
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E30 M3 - FTW!!!!! I still love that car, not much else compares to the simplicity and pure fun driving experience of the E30, I would get one happily.



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