View Single Post
      01-15-2013, 07:34 PM   #77
Mr Tonka
is probably out riding.
Mr Tonka's Avatar
United_States
6058
Rep
2,294
Posts

Drives: Something Italian
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Sweatypeninsula

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by US///M3 View Post
That's nice but how about the cheap and heavy frames/chassis found on the $70k german pigs?

I guess an expensive Aluminum alloy chassis is out of question on a $75k M3.

First to 2nd shift near redline with the M3's MT is terrible.

Sorry, we're only discussing fit and finish not what's important on a sports car.

Back on topic. What's more hideous, the F30 & 1 series hideous side mirrors that look like dumbo's ears or the C7 turn signal stalk?
And what's up with the eighties style gear shifter found on 6spd M3's? The DCT's ones are nice though. For Pete's sake BMW can't redesign a short better lookin shifter in 20 something years?
The topic was the corvette's aesthetics. Which is what i was talking about.

I can't stand the way Audis drive; not only are they overweight but they are generally underpowered and handle for shit. But the interiors are top rate.

Too many variables go into what makes up the feel of a car to say that the M3's chassis is subpar. Yes, i wish it was lighter; the car is a pig at 3700#s.

I have no problem with 1st to 2nd shifts around redline or otherwise. User error maybe?

I'm not sure why you are trying to imply that i said fit and finish are all that is important in a car, sports or otherwise.

The turn signal stalk.

I don't know, one of the first mods to every M3 i've had was a short shifter and knob.


I don't know what you guys are all upity about? I said something about the aesthetic and tactile feel for the 20 year old turn signal stalk and everyone freaks out. I actually like many other aspects of the vehicle now that i've seen it. I really don't know what you're out to prove other than you value your own opinion over other opinions.
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
http://www.m3post.com/forums/signaturepics/sigpic59612_1.gif
Appreciate 0