04-15-2021, 08:23 AM | #45 |
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this is by far the best looking body style for the g8x. shame we can't get a manual--I actually suspect you would have some reasonably strong uptake for the B58-powered model in 6MT.
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04-15-2021, 10:11 AM | #47 |
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Up yours bmw for keeping this from us. I'm looking at xf sportbrakes as my next ride because we don't get any touring option from then. Utter travesty
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In Europe we grew up on manuals and I do not see the benefit in them now as auto boxes are so much quicker and refined. The man here knows exactly what they are good for and thats why he has a nice little mx5 manual. |
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Also no one is putting down lap times in a 340 wagon. Which makes the manual even more apropos on this car. Having a stick and a 3rd pedal is another level of driver connectedness, which is why so many people are "obsessed" with them. I also hear plenty of Brits complaining that the new M3/4 doesn't offer a manual option. Unless Brexit means the UK is no longer part of Europe. Btw, nice car OP. Not trying to hijack your thread. |
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04-15-2021, 03:07 PM | #51 |
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I don't mind the auto, the zf8 is fantastic at what it does and suits the b58, plus this is my "sensible family car".
My fun car is 316hp, 350lbft, 2300lbs and the only driver aids are a limited slip diff and power steering. The 5 speed manual in that gives me a workout 😂 Oh, and DenHaag3er - it's not an MX5
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Brilliant Build, look forward to hearing your updates
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Great video with you and Joe!! thanks for sharing. Beautiful car, love the peridot green.. could you have not stretched the budget for an Alpina 3 touring?
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Just not sure what the extra £25k would buy me given that I use an M2C for work and an old fashioned manual V8 for fun. The m340i hits 60 in the low 4's, I don't think my kids and dog would appreciate going any faster 🤣
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Love it!
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The colour is my favourite! So nice!
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Lovely car! It was your video with Joe Achilles that convinced me to go for an M340i Touring.
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Beautiful car. Great color combo. Ridiculous we can't buy a new one in the USA. I have a 2019 330xi sport wagon that has been great. It's coming out of lease soon. I am inclined to buy it because there are no signs BMW NA will change their policy of not bringing over wagons.
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