Suggestions for Daily Driver
02-22-2006, 08:35 PM
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Arlen,
I had a 95 M3 coupe with a Dinan chip from 99-00 before I got my first 993. It was a pretty nice ride. I think I like the proportions of the 5 series better for a 4 door than an e36 M3 sedan, but this is a good suggestion.
I have test driven 2 540i6's and 1 530i5 and actually liked the inline six better. It revved a lot easier and the shift/clutch felt much better. The V8 did not feel that strong and the clutch and shifter felt really vague.
I had a 95 M3 coupe with a Dinan chip from 99-00 before I got my first 993. It was a pretty nice ride. I think I like the proportions of the 5 series better for a 4 door than an e36 M3 sedan, but this is a good suggestion.
I have test driven 2 540i6's and 1 530i5 and actually liked the inline six better. It revved a lot easier and the shift/clutch felt much better. The V8 did not feel that strong and the clutch and shifter felt really vague.
02-22-2006, 08:56 PM
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Pcar 964 - I had one of those as a company car - I called it the gut-less wonder, when you pushed the pedal to the floor - it made lots of noise but did'nt accelerate. 
02-22-2006, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
How about something American.... like a low miles 82 Plymouth Reliant? Comfortable, economical, and those classic K-car lines 
02-22-2006, 09:02 PM
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Someone with some photoshop talent should put some turbo twists and big reds on this 82 Reliant - in the spirit of some recent threads here.
Originally Posted by pcar964
How about something American.... like a low miles 82 Plymouth Reliant? Comfortable, economical, and those classic K-car lines
02-22-2006, 11:00 PM
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S4 Avant, mmmm great car, In my opinion..
Also, keep in mind the K-car (some models) had suspension tuned by Lotus
Also, keep in mind the K-car (some models) had suspension tuned by Lotus
02-22-2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
How about something American.... like a low miles 82 Plymouth Reliant? Comfortable, economical, and those classic K-car lines
02-22-2006, 11:19 PM
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I love my A4 as a daily driver. 4 door, small enough to be agile, big enough to be comfortable, manual transmision , 26 mpg, handles great, all maintenance is included for 50K miles/4 years and it's made in Germany.
02-22-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
How about something American.... like a low miles 82 Plymouth Reliant? Comfortable, economical, and those classic K-car lines
I think the Cayman has a bit of the K-cars as well!!!
02-23-2006, 12:03 AM
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I'm thinking of changing myself.
It looks like I may be replacing my 740iL this year. I'm having a real internal wrestling match between a Cayenne S and and 03 M5. I'm looking for another daily driver car for work and family trips that will also handle the snow, with appropriate tires of course. I'm planning another Cayenne S test drive this weekend. Funny though, the annual insurance on a 2003 M5 is over $350 higher than for a new Cayenne S. I'm leaning toward the Cayenne S, but those M5 lines are unbelievable along with the 400HP; and I've wanted an M5 as long as I can remember. Just not sure I want to be dealing with shifting every day. One week it's the M5, the next the Cayenne S. It may come down to the best deal that presents itself at the time I'm ready to make a move.
Here's a M5 that was for sale a while back in the exact color I want.
Here's a M5 that was for sale a while back in the exact color I want.
02-23-2006, 02:38 AM
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Hal,
My vote is a 2003 530i, 5-speed with sports package. I had an M5 for 4 years. If I get another BMW (absolutely no E60s for me), it would be the 530i.
Good luck choosing.
CP
My vote is a 2003 530i, 5-speed with sports package. I had an M5 for 4 years. If I get another BMW (absolutely no E60s for me), it would be the 530i.
Good luck choosing.
CP
02-23-2006, 03:22 AM
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I think the way to go is the '03 530i with sports package. Perhaps you can put some money into some Dinan mods . . . I have a feeling you'd love that set-up . . . ask me how I know. 
Scott
Perhaps you can put some money into some Dinan mods . . . I have a feeling you'd love that set-up . . . ask me how I know. Scott
02-23-2006, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
S4 Avant, mmmm great car, In my opinion..
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02-23-2006, 04:55 AM
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BMW 5 series. Great car, safe and fast. Did anyone mention how quiet it is compared to a 993? We love our 535i. One word of warning, if you can find one with the extended BM warranty jump on it as they do have a lot of electrical goodies that get a bit cranky with age.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David