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ToddG
03-03-2011, 09:08 PM
Announcement:

If the President of BMW USA reads the forum, please PM me. I would be willing to trade a free slot in an AFHF class for a 2011 X5 M. Thank you.

MTechnik
03-03-2011, 10:11 PM
just the M, eh?

Good thing you didn't say X6M, I'd be questioning everything else I read.

YVK
03-03-2011, 11:52 PM
The enthusiasm disappears as soon as you start paying for parts and service.
I just had to change a bumper on my 328, 1000 bucks...The car does drive, though.

John Ralston
03-04-2011, 12:42 AM
I would much prefer an Audi R8, but that's just me

Shellback
03-04-2011, 02:13 AM
just the M, eh?

Good thing you didn't say X6M, I'd be questioning everything else I read.

It may be ugly but it's performance is out of this world for what it is. Straight line acceleration beats the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and it pulls more lateral G's than an M5 or M6! Take a ride in one and I'd be willing to be you'll walk away more than impressed.

MTechnik
03-04-2011, 07:44 AM
It may be ugly but it's performance is out of this world for what it is. Straight line acceleration beats the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and it pulls more lateral G's than an M5 or M6! Take a ride in one and I'd be willing to be you'll walk away more than impressed.

I just haven't been a "performance truck" kinda guy. I prefer performance sedans. I can understand that if you NEED a truck, you would want a performance truck. But so little about the x6 resolves the needs for a truck.

I guess BMW turned me off a little when then 1-series came out and weighs about 100lb less than the 3-series.

That said, I'm sure they'll sell a zillion.

And there's a good 60% chance I'll own a mid/late 90's m3 in a couple of years. (as a compliment to the safe g35xS)

VolGrad
03-04-2011, 08:34 AM
If he reads this ...

He can have my spot in this weekend's AFHF class and I'll take any used/demo model he wants to get rid of. I'm not picky.

I won't tell him it's going to rain all weekend and I've been home sick all week.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-weather-heavy-rain-860404.html

Bill Lance
03-04-2011, 08:41 AM
Announcement:

If the President of BMW USA reads the forum, please PM me. I would be willing to trade a free slot in an AFHF class for a 2011 X5 M. Thank you.

Ok---let me know where to leave the keys.:rolleyes:

Frank B
03-04-2011, 11:34 AM
I would much prefer an Audi R8, but that's just me

I´m with you at this. The flip side is, you have to pay a fortune and a half for the Audi. At least over here in Germany.

derekb
03-04-2011, 11:54 AM
And there's a good 60% chance I'll own a mid/late 90's m3 in a couple of years.

That is one of the cars I'd -love- to own.

MTechnik
03-04-2011, 12:52 PM
I would much prefer an Audi R8, but that's just me

I would say RS6. Altho the S5 is GORGEOUS. I respect the S8 immensely tho.... oh, wait... THAT R8.

BCL
03-04-2011, 01:45 PM
That is one of the cars I'd -love- to own.

I had one for about two years. Amazing car, handled like it was on rails. Incredibly fun to drive.

Unfortunately, when I had to dump $4k in three months into it to keep it running, I decided to cut my losses and sell it.

MTechnik
03-04-2011, 01:57 PM
I had one for about two years. Amazing car, handled like it was on rails. Incredibly fun to drive.

Unfortunately, when I had to dump $4k in three months into it to keep it running, I decided to cut my losses and sell it.

Yeah, not so great as a daily driver. As a one or two days a week car, where you can drive your main while you wait for new flux capacitors, is great.

I need some RWD manual action. I love the AWD auto for having a kid, but.......

David
03-04-2011, 03:28 PM
Announcement:

If the President of BMW USA reads the forum, please PM me. I would be willing to trade a free slot in an AFHF class for a 2011 X5 M. Thank you.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg10/imdavid/ea665140.jpg

rjohnson4405
03-04-2011, 03:37 PM
Awesome!!!! ^

Slavex
03-05-2011, 04:22 AM
had an X5 to drive in Austria last May when I was there. niiiiice. but I was more impressed with the parking garages in Vienna actually. they have little maps with lights that tell you where the empty stalls are.

SecondsCount
03-05-2011, 12:10 PM
David that was hilarious. I never knew Todd drove with hearing protection.

http://home.comcast.net/~train2live/rotfl2.gif

ToddG
03-05-2011, 08:37 PM
My Malinois would eat that poodle for lunch.

OK, not really. My Mal will play with just about any dog...

TCinVA
03-05-2011, 11:32 PM
I dunno man...you know what they say about dogs that don't wag their tails much...