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A big thanks for all the constructive opinions and feedback, folks. I'm still on the fence, but the talk about options like springs and keeping the e46 is very helpful. I'm also gonna have to pester my friend for some serious seat time in her F30. |
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An Update
I headed out to Thunderhill Raceway this past weekend for a 2-day track school (SUPER FUN!) and had the opportunity to experience the F30 335 in a couple of ways: 1) My friend lent me her car for a good hour-long drive on the 2-lane roads surrounding the track, and 2) Another friend who is an amazing driver and an instructor for the school took me on the track with it. Here are some thoughts:
Power and Handling DAMN this thing is fast and incredibly capable right of the box! My buddy nailed the gas after exiting the pits and the N55 just hunkers down and runs like a scalded cat! Thunderhill is a small-ish and somewhat technical course with elevation changes, off-camber turns, and tight, low-speed turns. The F30 took them all in stride. If you ever really wanna know what your car is capable of, take that sucker to the track. Wowsers.Design Something I found surprising is that the cockpit of the F30 actually feels more intimate than the e46. The increase in passenger space is noticeable, but the steering wheel felt like it was a smaller diameter and the sport seats can be adjusted down for a much smaller person. I'm 5'10"/140 and when the side bolsters are all the way in, they're too tight for me. That's never happened in any car before. Lastly, the cowl line at the windows seems about the same, but the hoodline is higher, giving the feeling that one is sitting further down in the interior.Technology HUD is awesome as is the ability to send directions to the NAV unit. F30 is the clear winner for creature comforts.Conclusion The F30 is still a great driver's car. The increased power and suspension tuning are a way of overcoming the increases in size and weight. Ultimately, the F30 is a different and more grown-up driver's car, like the e39 that we end up comparing it to. |
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Hallelujah! Another E46 pilot understands the F30!!
Brilliant review. I would award you ten internets, but I'm new here... Great review! The E46 seems more "tossable", but once you get on the gas on the new models, the F30 finds considerable redemption. And it does it in such a ho-hum manner that it feels you're not even trying. |
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But if I do Shanghai Delivery, I can use the savings and buy a year's supply of iFauxns and even get a 335Li. Now THERE's some status.
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Well not in this thread, anyway. Meet me over in off-topic.
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