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Yours really was an excellent example of a frenetic/raw engine/drivetrain - and quite frankly beyond what I expect in a road-going car. The idea that clutch-in while cold could cause it to sputter out unless you give is a bit of throttle? That's a bit of carburetor era I don't miss and don't expect in a highly advanced engine in a street car. It's funny, some of the stuff you described sounds familiar and grandiose and enjoyable. While other stuff, such as the clutch clacking and some mechanical noises I've found I no longer enjoy. |
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Have you driven a GTR? I think you would absolutely hate it. Tons of mechanical albeit badass noise, but it's what convinced me that the M4 was a better choice for my needs.
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06-22-2014, 04:11 PM | #907 |
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Richard Hammond is quite thrilled.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/mo...anages-3725985" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.mirror.co...es-3725985</a> |
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A couple of interesting quotes from Richard... Quote:
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Looking forward to seeing it on Top Gear although I'm not sure it'll make it in time for the new series.
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And for those who missed it, clarkson seems to like the new M4 as well.
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This is great! Where did you find it?
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Top Gear mag. iPad edition. End part of his article. Weird bimmerpost image size requirements made it too much of a pain to post the whole 2 pages, but, as always with JC, he goes on a tangent (this time about an album his gramps bought him when he was 12), diverts into middle (loves car things, it finding fewer cars he likes, with discussion if car shows he has attended) and ends by saying as he gets older, he likes fewer and fewer actual cars, but WOULD take the M4
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The mag and the show have different opinions on several cars.. different reviewers for the mag/website. Also varies by market (eg like Top Gear South Africa review)
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I actually found the M3 to be very close in performance to the C7 and essentially as planted... but those guys didn't seem to.
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Anyway, still reviewing at least as well as e90 was at outset. As I've said before, with modern realities and new tech, some folks will have a tough time letting go of the past. Last edited by myzmak; 06-23-2014 at 11:47 AM.. |
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Not sure if this got posted yet, but F82 compared to the e92 and 1M: http://www.bimmerfile.com/2014/06/23.../#!prettyPhoto
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I've watched it a little more than that cos it is entertaining, but yes he is a douche. I don't really take their reviews seriously....neither do they I think.
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Yeah, its a show that's over my head I guess - i can't see watching that when I can watch Tiff of Chris Harris review a car. I also really like Carlos Lago and the R&T bunch ... their Targa Florio and Mille Miglia travel videos were awesome.
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