What not to drive on that first date..

[Nunyas]

I liked the Z3 when it first came out. Exactly the same way I liked the Miata when it first came out. But over time the more I looked at them and the more of them that I saw, I didn't like them any more than at first sight, probably less.

However, I reckon in about 5 to 10 years time, when the first gen Miata is no longer a common sight on the road, I may grow to like it more again. The same with the Z3.

I think it has something to do with less than 5% of the current owners of those cars know what makes them tick.

The M cars however, are a different matter. Although, if I were to ever buy one (not that I would), it would definitely be one of the smaller M cars, like the M3, Z4 M, etc. Never been a fan of the "large" sedan/saloon car.

 

[Banjo]

I liked the Z3.. really liked the look of the coupe. I've driven a Z4.. I'd buy one if I could afford it!
As for the interviews... Yea OK whatever... How about interviewing some women that are "dateable" and not just plain scary.
I was surprised at the reaction to the Prius... some liked it, but one said "he's cheap"
Listen honey! A cheap guy isen't driving a BRAND NEW CAR! Especially not a $30K one. A REALLY cheap guy isen't even driving a fairly new car. He's the one in the rotted out 1980 CJ5....
Oh, wait a minute!!!!

 

[Scott_Hower]

Never been a fan of the "large" sedan/saloon car.

If you ever get the chance, drive an E39 M5. Something like 390HP and a chassis to handle it. It's a hoot to drive.

 

[tony barnhill]

I've found an old BMW M6 that's been sitting for lots of years & am salivating over it....

 

[Steve_S]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]I've found an old BMW M6 that's been sitting for lots of years & am salivating over it....[/QUOTE]

Now THAT'S a BMW!

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Now THAT'S a BMW![/QUOTE]

Yep, shop has lost contact with owner...its been sitting for years & years - needs a new fuel rail so would probably be super expensive to fix....however, if they find the owner or go for a mechanic's lien & its in the ballpark, you never know....

 

[Camshaft]

I am so deeply in love with every iteration of the M6 it's not even funny.

Also, why I like the Z4 styling - look closely:

 

[AngliaGT]

Camshaft - You're one sick puppy! Strangly,I like that!

- Doug

 

[tony barnhill]

/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/iagree.gif But, I can see the similiarities!

 

[judow]

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Ok so I know this ain't “PC” to say this - but I find it extremely unsettling (scary even) that only the two LARGE chicks even mentioned anything about of putting out. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif

 

[AngliaGT]

If girls judge people by the cars they drive.......
....most of us are in trouble.
"I'm Doug,& I drive a Cortina".I rest my case.

- Doug

 

[Scott_Hower]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Now THAT'S a BMW!

Yep, shop has lost contact with owner...its been sitting for years & years - needs a new fuel rail so would probably be super expensive to fix....however, if they find the owner or go for a mechanic's lien & its in the ballpark, you never know.... [/QUOTE]

Tony - if it is a true M6, make an offer and ask questions later. About 6000 were made.

Then, as you say, get our your checkbook. A sharknose E24 M6 is unbelievably expensive to repair. Luckily many parts are still available (except trim).

This is still a timeless profile.

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]if it is a true M6, make an offer and ask questions later. About 6000 were made. [/QUOTE]

Yep, its a true "M6"...I'm still in the hunt - they're looking to see if they can find the owner; if not, I've volunteered to pay for the mechanic's lien process...now we just wait.

 

[Camshaft]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]if it is a true M6, make an offer and ask questions later. About 6000 were made.

I'm still in the hunt -
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Must...resist...making a Duran Duran reference...

 

[Steve_S]

All this talk is making me hungry... hungry like a wolf.

 

[Bret]

I'm not a huge fan of the Zed roadsters but when they first came out I must admit that minus the price of entry I liked them far more than the Miata. But the M coupe & M roadster are a breed apart from the vanalia Beamer Z-cars.

As for other BMW's? As I said in a previous thread I've always liked the other M cars but I do like the 740's for some reason. But sticking with two doors I'd always wanted to play with a 850 with its V12 action in a GT 2+2 setup.

In fact I saw a red 850 for sale at a local used car lot near one of my work sites.

Heck! Truth be told I'ed even take a 840 (v8).

 

[Steve_S]

The 8's are neat to look at and I've always been fond of their styling. But they aren't a lot of car for the money and like all expensive cars, the cost of ownership is high.

I've owned a 7-series and it's a very nice car. If I wanted a cruiser and money was no object, I'd buy one in a heartbeat over anything else of it's type.

 

[anthony7777]

Did they TRY to find the dumbest sounding women in Chicago?

I don't know about that, but it sounds like some of most shallow thinking women they could find. Unless it's an unroadworthy, unsafe wreck. There's a heck of a lot more important things to consider than what kind of car the other person drives.

-- im with ya there! heck if my car would have been a factor in my dating youth id still be a virgin, while in college i had three vw bugs none later then 1963 and one with only three fenders, a 1965 chevy malibu with no trunk, i found that getting them in these cars was no big deal it was getting em out that was the problem, then again i am a handsom /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif

 

[jlaird]

Stuped children. Where do we breed these folks.

They deserve what ever happens and we even let them vote.

Sad day indeed.

 

[Scott_Hower]

But the M coupe & M roadster are a breed apart from the vanalia Beamer Z-cars.

Depends on the year. Around 2001 they switched engines from S52 to S54. There's a huge difference in HP (240 vs 320). You want the later engine.