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08-17-2019, 06:12 AM | #67 |
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I currently own both the E86 M coupe and the E46 M3 and I would not trade either of them for any of the current BMW models. They are so much more connected to the driving experience that one seeks. Yes, I test drove the M2 when it came out and getting into that car from the Coupe was a bit of a let down. It's a fine auto but it seems to be missing a bit of the BMW DNA that I look for.
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Yeah, I think the choice is really between your 1M, if going more modern, or the E30 M3. As cool as some of the Z cars are, that’s always been the domain of Porsche to me, so I can’t really think of a Z model that I wouldn’t choose a Porsche over, outside of maybe a Z8. BMW’s strength was always in small, practical coupes/sedans that compete in performance with sportier cars, and the 1M is really the only BMW M to carry on that tradition since the E30. The M2 is the closest thing there is currently, but it still feels big and dead compared to an E82 (I’ve not driven the Competition version, yet, though.)
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Man, that induction noise from the M3 CSL never gets old...
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I honestly don't think BMW will be able to get back to an agile small coupe again...and yeah I agree with you that the essence of BMW is in the small 2 door coupe that can do it all! We haven't really seen that since the E8X 1-series IMO.
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The Original Gangster M2 has so much character, it's almost perfect just as it is.
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I just think the M2 was almost perfect the way it came. As far as the 1 M Coupe, I agree it would have been great for comparison sakes.
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Right, he is comparing the most fancy M3 CSL to a common M2. The review is already setup for the M3 CSL to be crowned winner.
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08-19-2019, 01:45 AM | #83 |
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I don't agree with your assessment of the Z. Have actually driven the Z3M/Z4M? It's almost nostalgic to think about how wild some of these cars were as compared to today's civilized/isolated M lineups. Here's a comparison done (vs. Boxster S) by TopGear. |
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A Z3M is the first BMW I ever drove, as my uncle has owned one for over 20 years. I’m not saying they aren’t great cars. I’m just saying, like the guys in this video also said, if you’re picking the best BMW M car ever, you want to go with BMW’s traditional “do everything” formula and pick a car with a backseat. BMW’s strength was always building practical cars that compete with sports cars. If you’re looking at outright sports cars, the competition is very different.
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08-19-2019, 09:59 AM | #86 |
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Would love to own any of them to be fair. Or all of them even.
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However my answer was.... A Z3 5speed with a low maintenance M52TUB25 Plus A custom ordered ZCP e92M 6 speed. And if weather is shotty I have my e46
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