[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

...and honesty is key! Carries a lot of weight with us. I'm in SoCal as well. Catch you on the highway sometime.

I wouldn't doubt it, lol. I'm in the uhmmm, suv over there, lol... But keep the rubber side down, ticket or no ticket, i have to have some respect for a fellow 2 wheeler...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

I wouldn't doubt it, lol. I'm in the uhmmm, suv over there, lol... But keep the rubber side down, ticket or no ticket, i have to have some respect for a fellow 2 wheeler...

Two wheelin' is where it's at. I'm quite a demon at Autoclub Speedway, and I'm a bit of a devil at Buttonwillow.

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Two wheelin' is where it's at. I'm quite a demon at Autoclub Speedway, and I'm a bit of a devil at Buttonwillow.

seems we hang out at the same places... i might have to keep my eyes peeled for someone with a high and tight haircut at the tracks...

[Pinz]

My M3 cost about 90k fully loaded, so this price is not so bad in Canada.

[300hp]

Originally Posted by Pinz

My M3 cost about 90k fully loaded, so this price is not so bad in Canada.

I think that's what people are missing. This is no M3 its just a fast entry level luxury car that is faster than anything in its segment and has some desirable handling characteristics. The price is the end of the spectrum for its class and matches the S4/S5. It's closest competitor. The people buying this go in knowing that the M3 is a different beast.

The M3 is a faster sedan with what could be argued as the ideal handling characteristics for a sports sedan. 65k is only the beginning of its price spectrum and goes all the way to 80-90k range, far beyond the 65k for the 335i.

[Pinz]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

An AWD M3 would be pretty legit!

Only if there was some way to turn it "off". In other words, have 100% of power go to the rear wheels so you can have fun on the track, and even on the road, whipping out the tail a bit, a little slide, a little drift... If it was the same AWD system like the 335i, I would stick to RWD. But if it could be a RWD at will when you need it, then AWD, here I come.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

seems we hang out at the same places... i might have to keep my eyes peeled for someone with a high and tight haircut at the tracks...

..or black and bald!

Maybe you've seen this guy around .....

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

..or black and bald!

Maybe you've seen this guy around .....

clearly, i have underestimated the men in blues salary... nevermind the duc, your dainese'd out as if you are rossi, that's expensive. + bike + M = officer who is clearly not married. form looks good, i just keep thinking to myself the picture would be epic if you were wearing your aviators with the old school CHiPS helmet.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

clearly, i have underestimated the men in blues salary... nevermind the duc, your dainese'd out as if you are rossi, that's expensive. + bike + M = officer who is clearly not married. form looks good, i just keep thinking to myself the picture would be epic if you were wearing your aviators with the old school CHiPS helmet.

Definitely not married and no kids; at the time that photo was taken I was with my ex (..she drove the 128i M-Sport). It's funny that you mention a CHiP's helmet. We have a guy up north who tracks an R1 with CHP livery and he has custom leathers that look like a CHP uniform.....


....and the guy is balls fast!!!!!

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Definitely not married and no kids; at the time that photo was taken I was with my ex (..she drove the 128i M-Sport). It's funny that you mention a CHiP's helmet. We have a guy up north who tracks an R1 with CHP livery and he has custom leathers that look like a CHP uniform.....


....and the guy is balls fast!!!!!

I've never had a problem with CHP on the freeway or even bike cops on the streets, when i'm on two wheels. Now when i'm in a cager, it's a totally different story, lol.

Yeah that would explain it. We're in the same boat, i would never have my toys if i was married or had children. That's how i know i'm not ready yet, i'm too selfish. Man, i would love to see that guy on the R1 on the track, creativity + skills is always fun to watch...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

I've never had a problem with CHP on the freeway or even bike cops on the streets, when i'm on two wheels. Now when i'm in a cager, it's a totally different story, lol.

Yeah that would explain it. We're in the same boat, i would never have my toys if i was married or had children. That's how i know i'm not ready yet, i'm too selfish. Man, i would love to see that guy on the R1 on the track, creativity + skills is always fun to watch...

Here's a pic of Doug...

[Imola.ZHP]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing!

Ignore the haters, some users think they know everything about everything. Let them keep believing that.

[shivaswrath]

Needs MPS!
Love the Interior CF

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Here's a pic of Doug...

the picture is broken... =(

[3s-a-charm]

Originally Posted by swifty

Current e9x M3 starts at 72k here. The new F80/F82 will start atleast 10k more. The problem is that you will never find a base M3 or with just one or 2 pkgs here at the dealerships and custom ordering is not a possibility since the e9x series is done.

I went through this same dilemma last few weeks before settling on an M3 but I totally understand the guys who choose this car over the M3.

True. "Most" M3's at the dealership (new) are in the mid $80,000's (I paid $86k for mine with DTC, extended leather and that's about it if I recall). I've seen some with tons of options and special paint well over $100k at the dealers.

For 2 reasons, I would love to live in California - 1. The weather and scenery, 2. The price of cars! Still... wouldn't trade where I live for those as it's just too good here (economy, clean air, medical system, lack of political BS for the most part, clean city, etc.). My dream is to be able to spend more time in California, though... with a vert I can store there

[3s-a-charm]

Originally Posted by Pinz

Only if there was some way to turn it "off". In other words, have 100% of power go to the rear wheels so you can have fun on the track, and even on the road, whipping out the tail a bit, a little slide, a little drift... If it was the same AWD system like the 335i, I would stick to RWD. But if it could be a RWD at will when you need it, then AWD, here I come.

+1

[turbolag]

Guys keep in mind the 5000 indiv. paint, 1000 indiv. trim, 4000 405m wheels, 1100 MPPK, and the 3000 exhaust.

[greekcs]

Nice. Hows the ride with those 20's?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by turbolag

Guys keep in mind the 5000 indiv. paint, 1000 indiv. trim, 4000 405m wheels, 1100 MPPK, and the 3000 exhaust.

Talk about a rip!

[Syscrusher]

Originally Posted by greekcs

Nice. Hows the ride with those 20's?

The ride is surprisingly smooth and not nearly as bumpy as I would have expected. I thought i would feel everything little thing in the road. The M adaptive suspension seems must be working very well. Aside from the odd huge pothole you need to avoid, of course. The car is sitting about 4 inches of the ground in the front I would suspect, max. so some care is required.

The car got here so late I am going to have to throw on some 18 winters really soon. Ordered a set of 400M rims that come standard with this car for winter. I am wondering if anyone else taken delivery of this yet. I know someone has a Laguna Seca and a Silver on Red on order that should be taking delivery this week. Would love to see them all. We are supposed to get together for a real photo shoot.

[Syscrusher]

Originally Posted by ianbiz

I want to see the LSB and VO ones

Here is the Laguna Seca Blue someone will be taking delivery of in Montreal this week. Still haven`t seen a VO one yet.

[tristantumble]

Congrats on the new ride o.p. just picked up my car last week with ppk/mpe and it's a blast. Holding off with winter tires for awhile longer. See you around T.O.