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911Joe 04-14-2008 04:28 PM

Left BMW For Porsche
 
After 20 years of BMW's I have called it quits. The new designs and overweights beasts they are making have really turned me off. Bangle should be fired!

I picked up an 01 911 Carrera 4 with the factory Aero kit. Its only been a short time but I love it! I still have my M3 and it will be fun to do some comparisons between the 2.

The only thing I can complain about at this point is the shifter. I mean seriously thats a bigger row than the chevy bronco I used for hauling. Short shift kit is definately going to be the first mod.

If anyone is interested in an M3 mine is for sale
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=205094

Anyways Im glad to be here!

Hot911TT 04-14-2008 08:03 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Good move! Welcome to the world of Porsche. I'll pass on your M3

Big Bob 04-15-2008 12:37 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Congratulations on seeing the light and being saved from mediocrity.
Welcome aboard.
Big Bob
PS we need to get this to Bimmer Boy Doc

911Joe 04-15-2008 01:42 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Thx!

I still love the bimmer but this is another level. Really BMW should be the "kinda ultimate luxury driving machine" and to me this car is all about driving and enjoying it!


Hot911TT 04-15-2008 04:40 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Porsche....the bloodlines run deep!!!!!!!!!!

cmilam 04-16-2008 05:00 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Good switch

peakpro 04-18-2008 08:59 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
same here...z4 to boxster....

night and day...

best of luck

_Nathan 04-18-2008 09:51 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
I agree, Bangle is ruining BMW. I considered buying a M Coupe or a 6 series but the styling turned me off. My wife has a '01 330CI convertible, which in my opinion was the last year before BMW styling started going downhill. It's a nice car but it's too heavy, the steering is too light, and it could use more power. I imagine that the M3 is better in all respects.

Lee Willis 04-20-2008 06:56 AM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Welcome. You will love your Porsche. And I agree (and you certainly won't find much argument on this forum) that lately BMW has strayed from its roots. I loved cars like the early 70s 1600 and the 2-liter tii, as well as some of the mid-late 90s 3 series: funtionally styled, well engineered, robust and efficient.

But, when I put on my business-man's hat, I'm not sure BMW is making a mistake: most bimmers anymore are bought by people who want the prestige nameplate and know little about cars -- "It's either a BMW or a Lexus, dear, which do you prefer?" BMW is successful in this venue, and ultimately its money they want to make: so they pile on the weight, "de-content" the performance edge and its elements, and apply rather convoluted "styling" to make their cars "distinctive" since what's under the metal really doesn't do that anymore. Give it a few more years and we can change that old Motor Trend joke to "When better Buicks are made, BMW will make them."

Anyway, I'm sure you will enjoy your Porsche.

Big Bob 04-20-2008 12:26 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
I've a suspicion that other members are taking the opportunity to use such threads as a means to increase their posts[sm=bangbang.gif]
Now I would never do that:D
Regards Big Bob

Hot911TT 04-20-2008 01:17 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
:D

Big Bob 04-20-2008 01:49 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
:D
In reply to Hot911TT

Big Bob

Lee Willis 04-20-2008 05:15 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
I'm convinced from what I see at other forums that the count of posts is accurate anyway, but I have never understood why anyone cares: seems to me it is sort of like keeping a count of how many breathes you've taken since birth -- who really cares anyway as long as you're still breathing.

Hot911TT 04-20-2008 08:06 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
as long as bimmer boy doesn't come back

cmilam 04-20-2008 08:18 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
I'll drink to that![sm=partyparty.gif]

Big Bob 04-21-2008 03:19 AM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 

ORIGINAL: Lee Willis

I'm convinced from what I see at other forums that the count of posts is accurate anyway, but I have never understood why anyone cares: seems to me it is sort of like keeping a count of how many breathes you've taken since birth -- who really cares anyway as long as you're still breathing.
You are right Lee, but as you are above Hot911TT and myself by a long chalk you can be more laissez faire. I promise not to be so childish in the future:D
Regards Big Bob

cmilam 04-21-2008 09:46 AM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
[sm=violin.gif]

Big Bob 04-21-2008 12:28 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 

ORIGINAL: cmilam

[sm=violin.gif]
[sm=funnypostabove.gif]
Big Bob

cmilam 04-21-2008 12:56 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
I love all those little smileys. Sometimes you just don't have to say anything.

Hot911TT 04-21-2008 07:50 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
[sm=violin.gif][sm=shootshoot.gif]

Hot911TT 04-21-2008 07:52 PM

RE: Left BMW For Porsche
 
Lee--meant to ask how the new Lincoln is doing?


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