2001 BMW M Coupe and other fun cars please
10-02-2007, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2wheelsmoker,Oct 1 2007, 11:34 AM
I hear the M Coupes are extremely fast and fun. If I was in a market for a BMW I would not turn it down if I found one for the right price. I'd probably take that car over any other BMW at this point.
If you do some research I think you'll find that those cars are extremely exceptional.
If you do some research I think you'll find that those cars are extremely exceptional.
10-02-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ShortShift,Oct 2 2007, 07:09 PM
As a long-time BMW guy, I would say, DEFINITELY go for an M Coupe. They are awesome cars - VERY torquey, and a distinctive car on the road. You'll love it.
I guess you feel the torque more in the M Coupe because the driver sits right on the rear wheels and the fact that it's about 300 pounds lighter?
arghhh I'm going crazy LOL
10-02-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacques79,Oct 2 2007, 07:07 PM
So you guys would take the 2001 M Coupe before a 1991 NSX?
10-03-2007, 07:58 AM
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The M Coupe has a great engine, no question. Where it compares less favorably with the NSX is handling. The M Coupe has the ancient semi-trailing arm rear supsension that originally debuted in the 80's 3-series.
10-03-2007, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by waltk88,Oct 3 2007, 07:58 AM
The M Coupe has a great engine, no question. Where it compares less favorably with the NSX is handling. The M Coupe has the ancient semi-trailing arm rear supsension that originally debuted in the 80's 3-series.
I have yet to understand what the semi-trailing arm in the M Coupe does to hamper its performance on a track.
10-03-2007, 09:02 AM
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The M Coupe is nowhere near as composed over bumpy roads, especially bumps mid-corner. Pacific Raceways is where I have the most track time, and the surface is pretty rough. On such a track, the NSX is much more composed and confidence inspiring.
10-03-2007, 06:21 PM
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So I test drove a 2006 M Roadster today...and....wow....
That thing PULLS HARD from 4000RPM all the way to 8000RPM in EVERY gear! God I love that engine in such a small car...
That thing PULLS HARD from 4000RPM all the way to 8000RPM in EVERY gear! God I love that engine in such a small car...
10-03-2007, 10:28 PM
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I think I'm going to go ahead with the M Coupe, the NSX I was looking at has a history of electrical fire in close to the engine bay...not a good sign...