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I don't love the GT350R. I love the performance but for me it's too big and I need back seats. And while being large on the outside, it(the 5.0) feels cramped on the inside. It seemed to have less front and back legroom, headroom than the M2. I admit I didn't spend a lot of time adjusting the seats so it might be better than my first impressions.
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I actually get far more looks and appreciation in my Mustang than any BMW I've had before. At half the cost.
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That same logic screens well the GTR is a Nissan, so it must be a shit box compared to.... Pick a name and I bet it beats that car in 95% of its features. Btw - the one/two series is the eco car of Bmw, nothing to write home about. |
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I'm not hating on the Mustang, I'm just making the observation that BMW is luxury and Mustang is not. AND I'm aware the 2 series is one of the cheapest models I'm just making a point that the BMW brand gives off a more classy aurora to the average eye. It's not necessarily my fault that the Mustang owners I've ran into at meets/shows are all stand-offish unless you drive a Mustang. Forgive me for sharing what I've experienced...
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Here are some of the articles on the GT350R CF wheels: http://www.motortrend.com/news/carbo...-aussie-style/ http://blog.caranddriver.com/tested-...-fiber-wheels/ http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...sa-technology/
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GT350R is just spectacular. I love how its been executed. The same goes for the M2. But frankly, I just don't think they are very comparable but I get why its been done. Very doubtful they would even be cross-shopped even though they have similar price ranges. They are just too different, sizes, concepts, tech, power. The GT350R is no joke, its awesome. To get down to it though, I'd likely buy an M2 before a GT350R.
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Its just showing how far other automakers especially American have come so far, and BMW has arguably been going further and further from their roots. This car is great, but lets not take anything away from the GT350/R. Truly a special car. If it had a DCT, it would be in my garage right now. I really wanted an M2, but just too small to be usable and the lease payments are ridiculous.
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And my wife's 5 year old F10 535 only has one, maybe two very faint rattles. Very faint. Find me a 5 year old Mustang or Camaro or Vette for that matter that doesn't sound like it's falling apart in comparison.
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I agree these two cars are an odd pairing. However, have you looked at how many young E90 owners are throwing tunes on their N54s? I suspect a lot of those guys would cross-shop all of the above when they are ready for a new car- especially given the fact that BMW doesn't carry the cachet it once did..... |
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Ironically, my 135i made fewer noises than my M3, but wasn't quite as quiet as our X3.
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And that sound... flat plane crank with 526 hp and 8250 redline.
And those looks... just so mean and aston-ish. I can't leave the house without at least 4-5 admirers/comments on my 2017 GT350 convienence-pack with R-Spec gloss black wheels. Its a beast, period, and handles like it is smaller than my old 135i. Gentlemen, a work of performance, visual, automotive ART ! |
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Those who think the exterior dimensions are too big. It's bigger than an M4 which everyone is aware, ain't that small.
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Its funny how a debate about cars turns into an argument about class. BMW is seen as a premium brand. People are generally willing to pay more for the image, as most will never do more with their M car than drive to the mall. I had an 08 STi. Great car. Tons of fun. If you like attention from teens wearing flat billed DC hats and monster energy shirts, this was the car for you. I took tons of crap from my exotic driving co workers for driving it. Just have to ignore people. Drive what impresses you. In fact, I take more crap for driving a "Bimmer" from my camaro and mustang buddies than anyone else.
That being said, I tried buying a GT350 when they first came out. 88k was the cheapest I could find. I passed and got the M2 instead. Figure it was a win win situation. GT 350 gives you goosebumps at WOT. May eventually pick one up. Just my random thoughts |
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A good friend moved from an M3 Comp to a GT350 (not an R). He loves the car but misses the "BMW feel", the DCT and the instantaneous torque. I've driven it a couple of times and the engine is fabulous and the sound? Nothing compares. It's a totally different experience compared to the M2. Not better - different. But, the ADM on the 350 is high. The 350R ADM is ridiculous. In comparison, the M2 is a tremendous value and although difficult to obtain, not impossible.
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