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      05-21-2013, 05:32 PM   #5
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Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive
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I can understand. Having driven several E9X M3's the engine is superb. Really it belongs in the same class as a Mezger 911, Ferrari's V8's, etc. It really is an engine for the ages. Not sure it approaches the Paul Roche V12 in the Macca F1 but you get the point. The engine is intoxicating. It dominates the experience of the car. It truly is a benchmark and a high water point.

Unfortunately, blame the government, economy, social pressures, whatever, the money is not in the manufacturers to make such a car any more. Even the GT3 is bowing to the pressure, EPS, PDK only, etc. It, like the F80 M3, will probably be a very special car, but not the same as that stonking power plant.

I can see both sides of the fence on this one. I'm sad to lose the E9X M3. I look forward to the F80 and also knowing I can find a nice CPO E9X should the F80 not be quite the tool the E9X is.
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