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  1. On 8/23/2018 at 10:43 AM, pepper brooks said:

    It isn’t a toy and you’re having a tough time finding a 997 that fits the bill you might consider a cayman s. There should be many nice ones in that price range. That said, I’d rather have a 911 that had been driven a good bit. Those are the cars that have few problems and stay on the road. The garage queens that never get driven are the ones that generally become troublesome. As for BMW, I am a former multi car BMW owner: 1998 540i, 1996 325, 2006 x5 v8, 2013 x5m, and a few others. The x5m and the 2006 x5 ensures I will never, ever buy another of their vehicles under any circumstances.  That isn’t really analogous to an E46 m3, but I don’t trust them at this point. E46 is one of the best looking cars ever made. 

    The e90 is the last BMW that I'll even consider. I've owned and been responsible for at least 10 BMW's (mine or my wife's), and love them up to ~2005 (e90 being a possible exception). When my wife decided to sell her e39 M5 for an SUV, her first choice was an X5. She ended up with a Cayenne S, as I wouldn't even let her test drive the X5. BMW has gone to hell, and the only new one that I'd consider is the M2 (Yes, I contradicted myself.)

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  2. 5 hours ago, 52-80 said:

    e46 isn't really powerful by modern standard, isn't lightweight by analog-era standard.

    it's basically the same performance as a 240i. Why not get that and have warranty instead ?

    For me, the answer is because it's a "modern classic" with the last true I6 Motorsport engine that BMW made. It's the best balance between the lighter, smaller, more manual cars of old and the newer more plush BMW's. I take my cars to the track, so turbo engines don't appeal to me for the long haul. To each his own, but for me it was the right platform after testing many other cars, old and new. 

  3. On 8/14/2018 at 7:34 AM, Homercles said:

    Masturbate a lot with your left hand to keep it strong so you can maintain clutch control in the huge traffic jams.

     

    Been riding 10 years, now, and never heard this. I better catch up.

  4. 15 hours ago, drewlaws said:

    Am I wrong, or is an e46 M3 way under $40k? I agree, they look great and could be a future classic, but I think I'd enjoy the wail of the V8 in the e9x.

    Can you find a C7 or C6 Z06 for around $40k? Or get a little crazy and get an LSx RX-7? Damn so many interesting choices for cars if you don't have to daily!

    Good luck in your search.

    e46 M3 can be from mid-teens to mid-30k, depending on what condition/mileage you're looking for. The e90's are only about $5k more for similar examples from what I'm seeing. It's all about what you want from a car. I've driven both and prefer the e46, as the e90 just feels too big/heavy for the engine. I had the chance to drive an e90 M3 and e39 M5 back to back, and the M5 was a better car, IMO.

    Regarding how reliable the M3 is, you just need to be prepared to cover the cost of preventive maintenance, and do it up front, rather than wait for it to break. Replace the cooling system at 90-100k miles, rather than having it fail while your driving, and risk a blown head gasket. Replace the suspension at 90k, so that the car doesn't feel like an 80's Cadillac. Replace fluids at regular intervals, and just keep on top of things, and it should run for quite a while. If you do like to wrench yourself, they aren't bad to work on. You just need to add some extra tools to your kit, as the Germans love messing around with fasteners (torx, reverse torx, etc.).

  5. On 8/11/2018 at 9:41 AM, Assman said:

    For the past year or so, I've been trying to find a toy for under $40K.  This all started when I found someone selling a '97 Supra TT M6 on base for $35K.  I missed out on it but it got the wheels in motion.  Since, I've been trying to find a Supra, NSX, or 997 for under $40K but that's pretty much impossible right now unless you want high mileage.  At my price point, I think I've talked myself into a E46 M3.  Can someone talk me out of this?  I have zero Bimmer experience, but my dad owned an early 00s 7-series and it was a piece of shit.  It would have to be Leguna Seca Blue.

    I have an e46 M3, and really enjoy it. There are some known issues with the cars that should be monitored, but overall, I really like mine. I've had a couple of 996's and the M3 is a better car. If I was to go for a 997, I'd go for the 2nd generation, due to the engine, but it's a much different price range. Cayman S is worth checking out, as is the e90/92 M3. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

    -Jon

  6. MSF and additional training are well worth it. It's also worth checking out the books Twist of the Wrist and Total Control. If you have a wife, kids, or even a dog depending on you, you should do your best to learn everything about riding. Everyone on the road has the ability to kill you, and many of them seemed hell bent on completing the job. The more skills you have to keep this from happening, the better.

  7. 19 hours ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

    Serious question to the real riders here on the surly: do y'all actually go down to the ROT events? I guess I can see how the parade might be fun but isn't that about a half day commitment? 

     

    Wouldn't go near this, if you paid me. Might take my bike out to see the B-17, though.

  8. On 6/4/2018 at 8:57 PM, dcbc said:

    In the next several years, I'm hoping to get into an A5 with a 6-manual.  Currently in a tuned VW 2.0t with a manual.  Got a service plan through my credit union after the top end of my engine went kaboom at 48k miles (covered under factory powertrain warranty).  One interesting thing I saw with this service plan is that, although they cover VW, they will not cover Audi.

    Always worried me a bit.

    I've heard some horror stories with Audi and VAG cars in general. I had a 2000 A4 1.8T that held up really well (think my ex-wife is still driving it), but not sure I'd risk another (used A3 is damn tempting, though). I tend to stick with normally aspirated BMW's with inline 6's, as they seem to be pretty bulletproof. Keep up with the cooling systems and the suspension maintenance, and they'll run for 200k miles and perform better than new with some mild upgrades.

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  9. 7 hours ago, Thatguy said:

       Bro, those giant almost 16 inch rotors on the s6 don't wear out that fast. The issue is you can't go to a mechanic without them telling your more than you need should be replaced.

    Rather than listening to BS on the internet, your best bet is to find out the minimum factory spec for rotor thickness, check yours, and replace them if necessary. 

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  10. I've been buying/selling 10-15 year old BMW's and Porsches for most of my car owning life (past 20 years). As I enjoy working on them, I've managed to avoid the depreciation hit entirely, while keeping my cost of ownership low. Fitting the 99%'er profile in the title, it blows my mind that people will opt to lose $30k+ on buying new.

    Current car is a 2004 BMW M3 that I expect to sell for what I paid for it in 4-5 years, assuming car ADD doesn't rear its ugly head.

  11. 10 minutes ago, High Plains Drifter said:

    Well, lets do the math:

    1,000,000/100 = 1,000.  So if I beat it more than 1,000 times before I die, I get more than a 1,000,000 dollars.

    I'm 39, so I have about 36 years left on average. 36 years = 13,140 days. If I jerk it once a day, that would be a net lifetime income of over 1.3 million.

     

    If it were retroactive, I'd be Bill Gates.

    I hope you don't do your own taxes.

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