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06-24-2010, 02:29 PM
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Wow, parallel experiences! Just sold my GTR too! I also really liked it and thought it was a great DD(over 600whp with just exhaust mods and tune all<$5k) but prefer the GT3RS's(also coming in August) more connected feel. Perhaps I should have sold my E90 M3 instead of the GTR. I may reverse that decision next year! 
YOU MUST GET THE GTR again.... have you seen what COBB have done.... simply amazing
06-24-2010, 03:10 PM
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http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyea...rs_10/3_4.html
S65 motor in M3 just got engine of the year for 3.0L-4.0L
The 3.8 block in RS/GT3 placed second.
GTR got 3rd. I guess having all 3 would be the best option. cool how porsche also got 4-6.
I haven't driven any GTR's. Was smitten with the R34. Not sure I would dig all the help from the car, but the power must be addictive…probably good thing I haven't tried one. I picked the M3 because i could get it with 4 doors. I really don't see any other car on the market like it at this point. I really wish Audi would make a new RS4 Avant. I would be first in line to grab one.
Since I'm in germany, I actually am looking at getting a 1 hatchback for a commuter. I think the 123d would be pretty fun. lots of torque and 46MPG when pushing it hard!
S65 motor in M3 just got engine of the year for 3.0L-4.0L
The 3.8 block in RS/GT3 placed second.
GTR got 3rd. I guess having all 3 would be the best option. cool how porsche also got 4-6.
I haven't driven any GTR's. Was smitten with the R34. Not sure I would dig all the help from the car, but the power must be addictive…probably good thing I haven't tried one. I picked the M3 because i could get it with 4 doors. I really don't see any other car on the market like it at this point. I really wish Audi would make a new RS4 Avant. I would be first in line to grab one.
Since I'm in germany, I actually am looking at getting a 1 hatchback for a commuter. I think the 123d would be pretty fun. lots of torque and 46MPG when pushing it hard!
06-24-2010, 03:15 PM
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06-24-2010, 03:28 PM
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If you don't mind the upkeep expense get the GTR. On the other hand if you want something less expensive get a new Mustang GT. 412hp naturally aspirated, brembo brakes, 3.73 rear end can be had for about $25k. Performance bargain of the century. I had a Cobra R racecar and am seriously thinking about a new GT for the street.
06-24-2010, 03:32 PM
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My E90M3 is also a fun car with a very nice, hi-rev motor, w/DCT-just a little light on tq. 4dr version made it a bit more practical for the family- but again, that may change...
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06-24-2010, 03:54 PM
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The list is weird, because it listed the 911 Turbo / Turbo S / GT2 as having the same engine (they don't), and list it as 3.6L (Turbo / Turbo S = 3.8L, while GT2 still runs the GT-1 block engine, which is 3.6L..)
Seems like a big mistake for someone who's voting on awards for engines.. no??
Seems like a big mistake for someone who's voting on awards for engines.. no??
http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyea...rs_10/3_4.html
S65 motor in M3 just got engine of the year for 3.0L-4.0L
The 3.8 block in RS/GT3 placed second.
GTR got 3rd. I guess having all 3 would be the best option. cool how porsche also got 4-6.
I haven't driven any GTR's. Was smitten with the R34. Not sure I would dig all the help from the car, but the power must be addictive…probably good thing I haven't tried one. I picked the M3 because i could get it with 4 doors. I really don't see any other car on the market like it at this point. I really wish Audi would make a new RS4 Avant. I would be first in line to grab one.
Since I'm in germany, I actually am looking at getting a 1 hatchback for a commuter. I think the 123d would be pretty fun. lots of torque and 46MPG when pushing it hard!
S65 motor in M3 just got engine of the year for 3.0L-4.0L
The 3.8 block in RS/GT3 placed second.
GTR got 3rd. I guess having all 3 would be the best option. cool how porsche also got 4-6.
I haven't driven any GTR's. Was smitten with the R34. Not sure I would dig all the help from the car, but the power must be addictive…probably good thing I haven't tried one. I picked the M3 because i could get it with 4 doors. I really don't see any other car on the market like it at this point. I really wish Audi would make a new RS4 Avant. I would be first in line to grab one.
Since I'm in germany, I actually am looking at getting a 1 hatchback for a commuter. I think the 123d would be pretty fun. lots of torque and 46MPG when pushing it hard!
06-24-2010, 04:06 PM
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just my opinion, but would you seriously spend that kind of coin for two cars with inevitable maintenance issues down the road?
If you're looking at Japanese - I like the Subaru STi (hachback yes, but you can beat the snot out of it and it's great as a daily)
If you want something with some show to it, get a used Aston Martin Vantage V8 - you can pick up an 07 for 70-80k easy and have a hell of a looker, great sound, and knowing that someone lost 70k on the car which you get to drive around for 1/2 that.
If you're looking at Japanese - I like the Subaru STi (hachback yes, but you can beat the snot out of it and it's great as a daily)
If you want something with some show to it, get a used Aston Martin Vantage V8 - you can pick up an 07 for 70-80k easy and have a hell of a looker, great sound, and knowing that someone lost 70k on the car which you get to drive around for 1/2 that.
I actually have an STI right now as well, and yes its a hatchbak. Great car, very responsive. My girlfriend hears the engine note and says its the only car she knows with hairy balzs.
Its probably gonna become a rally machine...
06-24-2010, 04:09 PM
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If you don't mind the upkeep expense get the GTR. On the other hand if you want something less expensive get a new Mustang GT. 412hp naturally aspirated, brembo brakes, 3.73 rear end can be had for about $25k. Performance bargain of the century. I had a Cobra R racecar and am seriously thinking about a new GT for the street.
06-24-2010, 04:39 PM
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I went through this 2 years ago. I mean I WAS in EVERY forum, website and showroom.
the C63 was the winner here. The most room, a REAL back seat and trunk and blew the doors off
anything else.
I would see what Audi has but the AMG is hard to beat. Better tranny too.
the C63 was the winner here. The most room, a REAL back seat and trunk and blew the doors off
anything else.
I would see what Audi has but the AMG is hard to beat. Better tranny too.
06-24-2010, 11:43 PM
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Yup, amazing. I had the updated Cobb custom tune and it was just so tractable under all conditions. Mine never had any problems but guys are pushing 900hp and running 9's now. Fast spool turbos and the AW-traction provided killer off the line and out of corner accel/traction. It just didn't not have the top-end pull of some supercars-but that's rarely a problem. I wouldn't push it as far as others in terms of hp mods but want to see how these builds(tranny?) are holding up before jumping in again-amazing car for it's size and weight-and fairly pracitical too! Not a GT3 in terms of feel though.
My E90M3 is also a fun car with a very nice, hi-rev motor, w/DCT-just a little light on tq. 4dr version made it a bit more practical for the family- but again, that may change...
My E90M3 is also a fun car with a very nice, hi-rev motor, w/DCT-just a little light on tq. 4dr version made it a bit more practical for the family- but again, that may change...