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This is why I like my 135is. I rarely see any 1 series running around, let alone 135is.
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12-14-2017, 08:23 AM | #26 | |
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been there done that went from a 2014 cayman to a C7 regretted it within 3 days for me the c7 can not compare to a type r f type the c7 is fast but the poor partial throttle response takes away from the fun the r has electric immediate power at any rpm and throttle application that makes it loads of fun! i never really smiled with the c7 i owned...the f type made me giggle on 2 test drives...but only the R...the v6 was meh if only the r came in manual... |
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12-14-2017, 08:26 AM | #27 | |
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Before I got an allocation for an 18M2, I test drove a "16" Cayman GTS 6 speed. Awesome car. Only drawbacks would be more costly to maintain once out of warranty. |
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12-14-2017, 08:57 AM | #28 | |
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12-14-2017, 09:21 AM | #29 |
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Don't understand the love for the 135/235/240. One wheel drive wonders. 1M/M2 are definitely worlds better. Even my GTI has a limited slip. Hated our N54 135i. Relatively fast in a straight line, but a hot mess everywhere else.
Autoblog just listed their least favorite cars of the year and the 240i was on there because it was too heavy, too uncommunicative and didn't live up to its potential. |
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12-14-2017, 09:38 AM | #30 |
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+1 on ZL1. You wont regret it if you go drive one. It's a pretty magical vehicle. The SS 1LE is a close second. I'm also a little biased because I'm in these cars a lot though.
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12-14-2017, 10:55 AM | #32 |
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I would say zl1 is not very common, at least in the states I travel to. I’d give zl1-1le best “track” car, but not necessarily best driver’s. Regular zl1 is a monster and SS 1le is almost same chassis tune w/o the 650hp.
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12-14-2017, 12:53 PM | #34 |
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Or try to find a CPO M2. (Hey, it's possible. Not probable, but possible.)
Chevy has a glut of new 2017 Corvettes all over the country; rumor is that some are being discounted substantially below your budget. For all I know, some Chevy dealers may even be allowing test drives ... might be worth exploring.
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You got it backwards. GT350 has great handling, but not the shit ton of power or tq. For the power, you want a GT500.
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This car, 15 or 16 whichever was the last year for the 6 cylinder, would be a top shelf choice ... Cayman GTS 6 spd. |
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It's exactly what he wants. |
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12-15-2017, 11:45 AM | #41 | |
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The power is SO MUCH FUN, even if I am having a shit day, one mash of the skinny pedal never fails to put a smile on my face, and it is very usable as an everyday car. |
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I'm simply stating facts. If you want a tq monster, the GT350 ain't it. Furthermore, it's gonna handle great on street too, but the real power fun is higher up in the RPM range so may not be so much fun as a street car.
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12-15-2017, 06:01 PM | #43 |
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Good thing I'm not macho and am enjoying the heck out of mine
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