Sooty
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Just drove the coupe... thought it was pretty nippy.. first BMW i dont mint... tan heated leather.... quite quick... just a tad more than the 106... more torque.... schiter (sp?) system JR induction.... sounded nice.... what do people think?
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mav
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i like them...m8 had a 328 coupe..full cream leather..m3 kit etc..nice drive like...
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Sooty
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yep thats what this is... m3 front... m3 rims cream interior... feels a bit posh 
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andy hirst
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Used to like them until i started driving and relised how ignorant the people who drive them are!
Disclaimer: If you are a BMW driver and are not ignorant, i apologise, this opinion is formed on my own personal experience.
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drunkenfool
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Registered: 7th Feb 03
Location: Hereford Drives: Audi R8 V8
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I had a little play with a 528 and was suprised how slow it was. I know the 3 series are smaller, but for the money, i think i would chose something else. (Although they do have the build quality)
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mav
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aye i thought that sooty...........
nice car though..m8's had m3 wheels etc etc..i would have one...
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R Lee
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i like them. but too common around my area.
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DAYZEE
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Registered: 13th Nov 00
Location: Stevenage, MR2 Turbo, 328i Coupe, CBR600F
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I like mine. Not really interested in owning any car other than a BMW now. Drives from service to service with no problems even though I batter it everyday. Can't ask for more really.
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Jambo
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Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Im a BMW man 
Dont care about the image as they are amazing cars. I shall be buying an M3 E36 as my next car  Unless it all goes wrong and i end up with a veccy Gsi
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sxi16vjoe
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Driven loads of BM's from 316 coupe up to a 728i. All are a lovely drive and comfortable.
I would definately recommend them. 
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DAYZEE
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This time next year I want to be getting an E46 M3. Just gonna take me a year to clear my loans.
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Kris TD
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in standard trim they dont exactly handle particularly well.
infact barge would be a fair comment.
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by Kris TD]
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DAYZEE
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quote:
Originally posted by Kris TD
in standard trim they dont exactly handle particularly well.
infact barge would be a fair comment.
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by Kris TD]
Near perfect 50/50 weight distribution. I've seen off plenty of so called hot hatches round a corner. And mine isn't a sport, which come with Koni suspension and LSD.
Just because you are unable to drive one fast doesn't mean the rest of us can't.
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sxi16vjoe
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quote:
Originally posted by DAYZEE
quote:
Originally posted by Kris TD
in standard trim they dont exactly handle particularly well.
infact barge would be a fair comment.
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by Kris TD]
Near perfect 50/50 weight distribution. I've seen off plenty of so called hot hatches round a corner. And mine isn't a sport, which come with Koni suspension and LSD.
Just because you are unable to drive one fast doesn't mean the rest of us can't.
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Kris TD
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no i just wondered why my corsa could stick on ones bumper which was jittering all over the place round the roundabout. as i said standard trim/rim's etc..
mind you the corsa does have upgraded roll bars, and koni adjustables, but even still.
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Kris TD
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also my dad used to have a 325 and he reconed his a4 handles a lot better than the bmw used too.
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DAYZEE
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what your point? mine is completely standard and has no problems wasting corsas renowned for their dodgy handling. Just because some bellend can't drive theirs doesn't mean the car can't handle?
The A4 is FWD anyway so its not even in the same class, therefore comparisons are pointless.
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Stu
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The BMW I had was the worst car I owned Im afraid. Well built, reliable, comfy and nice looking but sooooooooo boring! I never just wanted to "take it out for a spin" like I have all my other cars. If you do motorway miles fair enough, but I just didnt find it any fun!
There is no way Id have another!
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sxi16vjoe
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Nothing like getting the arse out on a powerful BMW.
As DAYZEE says a lot of it is down to driver.
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Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by sxi16vjoe
Nothing like getting the arse out on a powerful BMW.
As DAYZEE says a lot of it is down to driver.
Yeah, I know what you mean..........thing was tho, it was so much of a barge the back end didnt want to come back! And when it did it snapped so hard cos of the weight that it fishtailed!
Sorry but if drifting is your thing then there are better cars than beemers to do it in!
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sxi16vjoe
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Oh yeah I know that mate. But always nice to let the back end slide
What did you have out of interest?
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Stu
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It was a 1996 E36 M3 Evo. Dont get me wrong, it was a great car for build quality and reliability and that, but its just not my sort of car! Too quiet and safe I think?!
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Daniel_Corsa
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Dad's had Beemers for past 12years and will not have anything else as when you get out of it into something else they feel shit when my insurance drops a bit i'l be buying a beemer too!
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no i just wondered why my corsa could stick on ones bumper which was jittering all over the place round the roundabout
must have been a 316 or summit then because a BMW will out handle alot of things must have been lacking the grunt
anyways mate get the beemer treat yaself to a bit of luxury
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Sooty
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Just had a race with the 328is on newcastle airports taxiways, there was bollocks all in it... and it DOES handle well round bends.... excellently
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Ditch
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They are going to handle well, RWD is the best set-up for a track
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