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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:00 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:54 pm

The idea of a fun car or the amount requested?
:butwhy: not both?
Likely is. Solution is APR v2.4 tune obvi.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:00 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:54 pm

The idea of a fun car or the amount requested?
:butwhy: not both?
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:49 am That E46 seems rather expensive but I suppose it's some rare enthusiast spec.

IDK. M235i is same price but a hell of a lot newer and will likely require far less attention to own. I bet it's faster too. Less involving and probably doesn't sound as good. :iono:
Also one is solidly a top 10 best looking BMW ever made and the other is so..............not.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:25 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:49 am That E46 seems rather expensive but I suppose it's some rare enthusiast spec.

IDK. M235i is same price but a hell of a lot newer and will likely require far less attention to own. I bet it's faster too. Less involving and probably doesn't sound as good. :iono:
Also one is solidly a top 10 best looking BMW ever made and the other is so..............not.
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Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:55 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:25 pm

Also one is solidly a top 10 best looking BMW ever made and the other is so..............not.
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Exceptionally fine example but I don't love the 235i. The M2 changes ALL OF THAT for me though.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:58 pm
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Exceptionally fine example but I don't love the 235i. The M2 changes ALL OF THAT for me though.
So far still a good machine. Its been doing well!
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:58 pm Exceptionally fine example but I don't love the 235i. The M2 changes ALL OF THAT for me though.
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The M2 is a car worthy of occupying that third bay in the garage, the car you only commute in on nice days and take out just to drive. The 235i is the car for someone who uses it as an only or primary car. In purpose, it's a less practical GTI.
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coogles wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:02 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:58 pm Exceptionally fine example but I don't love the 235i. The M2 changes ALL OF THAT for me though.
:dat:

The M2 is a car worthy of occupying that third bay in the garage, the car you only commute in on nice days and take out just to drive. The 235i is the car for someone who uses it as an only or primary car. In purpose, it's a less practical GTI.
Funny how fender flares change so much. I think the 1 series looks like a piece of shit. But slap some fender flares on it and I get a boner when I see an 1M. The 235/M2 doesn't have the same effect on me though, but that's probably because I like the 2 series base car.
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M2 looks good, 235i looks like a jelly bean to me. It is far more pronounced than on the M3/335i side... then again most people can't tell the cars apart either way and have to defer to the badge numbers.
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The new M2 gets the M3 engine, which would make for a 5/7 Bimmer.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:55 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:25 pm

Also one is solidly a top 10 best looking BMW ever made and the other is so..............not.
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I am with mr Desert on this one. I LOVED the looks of the E46 M3, it was perfectly proportioned. The 235... meh..

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This was my M3... Challenge is finding one this clean period. And I have 0 rug-rats in selling mine. Fk that thing.
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coogles wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:02 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:58 pm Exceptionally fine example but I don't love the 235i. The M2 changes ALL OF THAT for me though.
:dat:

The M2 is a car worthy of occupying that third bay in the garage, the car you only commute in on nice days and take out just to drive. The 235i is the car for someone who uses it as an only or primary car. In purpose, it's a less practical GTI.
We daily both the M2 and M235i. The M2 is a serious hooligan :)

The M235i is the do it all. Fast when needed, luxury and a compliant nice smooth ride if not in the sport modes. Ive not kept a car this long in a while. Had the M235i 4 years now.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:25 pm The new M2 gets the M3 engine, which would make for a 5/7 Bimmer.
I tested the new M2C recently. Its 7/7 :) 2 days in it last week. Factory dealer test car. Seriously impressed and I love my M2. The power delivery is a touch smoother/linear vs my Non C M2. Couple pics to enjoy -

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I am with mr Desert on this one. I LOVED the looks of the E46 M3, it was perfectly proportioned. The 235... meh..

Your E46 M3 was superb. Sorry the experience was not as nice as the appearance of it.
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Dealer has a nice Hockenheim Silver M2C on the showroom. Not a bad color and the car looks best with the M437 wheels vs the new factory wheel seen on most of the M2C's. In Germany you have more wheel choices on a new order.

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Just old car shit...
Rod bearing jobs every 60-120k.
Some random electric issues, (car not locking for some odd reason0
Sounds like absolute garbage in stock form
Shifter is shit in colder weather, hard going into 1st, when cold, crunchy gears etc "they all do that BS"
No power under 4000rpm, so you have to go through a crazy RASP(see US emissions BS above) while keeping up with minivans.
Vanos (all of em fail soon, and have to do some Dr Vanos bs)

Just so much work for a car that is worse than a 370z in every dynamic way. I can see "collecting" one but that vehicle is dead to me, for DD purposes.
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Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:42 pm Dealer has a nice Hockenheim Silver M2C on the showroom. Not a bad color and the car looks best with the M437 wheels vs the new factory wheel seen on most of the M2C's. In Germany you have more wheel choices on a new order.

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Sunroof and silver are deal breakers for me. Otherwise, the M2C is a great choice. I'd special order a blue one.
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:46 pm Just old car shit...
Rod bearing jobs every 60-120k.
Some random electric issues, (car not locking for some odd reason0
Sounds like absolute garbage in stock form
Shifter is shit in colder weather, hard going into 1st, when cold, crunchy gears etc "they all do that BS"
No power under 4000rpm, so you have to go through a crazy RASP(see US emissions BS above) while keeping up with minivans.
Vanos (all of em fail soon, and have to do some Dr Vanos bs)

Just so much work for a car that is worse than a 370z in every dynamic way. I can see "collecting" one but that vehicle is dead to me, for DD purposes.
+1 one needs to 'want' the car and all that it brings with it.
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:47 pm
Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:42 pm Dealer has a nice Hockenheim Silver M2C on the showroom. Not a bad color and the car looks best with the M437 wheels vs the new factory wheel seen on most of the M2C's. In Germany you have more wheel choices on a new order.

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Sunroof and silver are deal breakers for me. Otherwise, the M2C is a great choice. I'd special order a blue one.
Select sunroof delete and Long Beach Blue and submit :)
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Yas Marina blue M3 competition with 18" base wheels is how I'd place my order. But thanks to Communist emission standards in Europe you can't order one since may. The hypocrisy of allowing Fiat Punto diesel to pollute the streets for decades, but a new clean vehicles... yea... electric only.
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:53 pm Yas Marina blue M3 competition with 18" base wheels is how I'd place my order. But thanks to Communist emission standards in Europe you can't order one since may. The hypocrisy of allowing Fiat Punto diesel to pollute the streets for decades, but a new clean vehicles... yea... electric only.
Go used and save the depreciation
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Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:58 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:53 pm Yas Marina blue M3 competition with 18" base wheels is how I'd place my order. But thanks to Communist emission standards in Europe you can't order one since may. The hypocrisy of allowing Fiat Punto diesel to pollute the streets for decades, but a new clean vehicles... yea... electric only.
Go used and save the depreciation
I looked at a few... and they seem to be ragged on... :oops: but next july will be D day for me.. i'll have to start sourcing my next vehicle then.

I "treat" my M3 like garbage by enthusiast standards, daily driving, 1 bucket method, 1x a month wash, parked outside at work etc. But it is in far better shape than the ones I looked at with similar year/miles to mine. Scuffed up shiny seats + steering wheel, wheels rashed to shit etc. :disgust:
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:02 pm
Davestr wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:58 pm

Go used and save the depreciation
I looked at a few... and they seem to be ragged on... :oops: but next july will be D day for me.. i'll have to start sourcing my next vehicle then.

I "treat" my M3 like garbage by enthusiast standards, daily driving, 1 bucket method, 1x a month wash, parked outside at work etc. But it is in far better shape than the ones I looked at with similar year/miles to mine. Scuffed up shiny seats + steering wheel, wheels rashed to shit etc. :disgust:
+1 thats the prob with used. You get someone else's crap and neglect and they want full price as if the fkr was showroom of course.
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Helmets, jacket, pants and SENA BT headsets
These prices reflect what I paid for each of these items.
All items for sale individually or as a whole group.
Reasonable offers will be entertained.
Cash in person only.

They are all in new or like new condition.
$610 Arai RX-Q full face helmet. XL 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 (With bag/cover)
$200 Sedici Strada MEDIUM full fade helmet with internal sunshield (with bag/cover)
$180 SENA SMH10 Bluetooth comms/phone headset/intercom
$220 SENA 10S bluetooth comms/phone headset/intercom
$50 Arai extra (tinted) visor
$140 Sedici Arturo riding pants w/liner and knee pads (size 36)
$210 Alpinestars T-GP pro textile mesh jacket
$1610 TOTAL INVESTED.
emphasis mine. :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered:

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mpo/d ... 70531.html
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 4:05 pm Helmets, jacket, pants and SENA BT headsets
These prices reflect what I paid for each of these items.
All items for sale individually or as a whole group.
Reasonable offers will be entertained.
Cash in person only.

They are all in new or like new condition.
$610 Arai RX-Q full face helmet. XL 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 (With bag/cover)
$200 Sedici Strada MEDIUM full fade helmet with internal sunshield (with bag/cover)
$180 SENA SMH10 Bluetooth comms/phone headset/intercom
$220 SENA 10S bluetooth comms/phone headset/intercom
$50 Arai extra (tinted) visor
$140 Sedici Arturo riding pants w/liner and knee pads (size 36)
$210 Alpinestars T-GP pro textile mesh jacket
$1610 TOTAL INVESTED.
emphasis mine. :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered: :triggered:

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mpo/d ... 70531.html
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that harsh reality of used gear. Maybe better luck on fleabay
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