Chris Wilson Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=24011&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=html&utm_campaign=2011-7-26 A beautiful car, even though an ex girlfriend's dad died in one in particularly nasty circumstances, these to me are timelessly beautiful, sensibly uncomplicated, and compared to modern stuff, lightweight machines. Compare it with the new M6 and I have to ask, which is the more stylish, and where is modern car styling going? Even the interior is lovely. I suppose `elf `n' safety preclude cars with lovely slim pillars and great airy visibility on the grounds of roll over strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not a fan at all of new BMWs. The new 5 Series is awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Still fantastic cars though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I almost bought an immaculate E9 a few years ago, I was put off the lack of available spares iirc. Stunning car though. I like the M6, though I wouldn't call it a looker. Horribly complicated too by the looks of it, which I imagine will get worse on newer models with BMWs recent obcession with turbocharging and stop/start technology. (surely, stop-start is bad for turbocharged vehicles?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 (surely, stop-start is bad for turbocharged vehicles?) Why? Most systems will only kick in when conditions are optimum... otherwise you'd have a load of drivers with flat batteries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Calder "art car" race version, mmmm, NICE! http://www.bmwdrives.com/artcars/bmw-artcars-calder.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Calder "art car" race version, mmmm, NICE! http://www.bmwdrives.com/artcars/bmw-artcars-calder.php 480hp and 181mph in 1975 ltker7hm4VM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Why? Most systems will only kick in when conditions are optimum... otherwise you'd have a load of drivers with flat batteries! I guess, but that would mean that it wouldn't be used half the time? Just another thing to go wrong IMO. When these stop/start cars start getting a bit older, it'll be interesting to see how many stop permanently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I guess, but that would mean that it wouldn't be used half the time? Just another thing to go wrong IMO. When these stop/start cars start getting a bit older, it'll be interesting to see how many stop permanently It's all about the bottom line tailpipe CO2 emissions mate. These things make a negligable difference in real life, but a big one to your tax bill I've driven a few so far that have caught me out... in my old Mazda3 long-termer I almost got crashed into on the M25 thanks to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 My brother has an original 3.0 CSL Batmobile same colour scheme as this one. My first Beema was a 2002 tii in motosport colours but with the turbo removed and some large Webbers bolted on along with a silly big cam Those were the days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 My current screen saver: [ATTACH=CONFIG]136416[/ATTACH] Personally I think the new 6/upcoming M6 is a vast improvement, aesthetically, over the previous Bangle abortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I had a black 3.0 CSI, loved it, cant even remeber what I did with it now !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I had a black 3.0 CSI, loved it, cant even remeber what I did with it now !!!!! This is what a life of excess does to you That block should be collected tomorrow John thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 My brother has an original 3.0 CSL Batmobile same colour scheme as this one. My first Beema was a 2002 tii in motosport colours but with the turbo removed and some large Webbers bolted on along with a silly big cam Those were the days Nice 2002 Dunk Your bro's car must be worth a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'd love a 2002 Turbo, should think they're stupidly expensive now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Nice 2002 Dunk Your bro's car must be worth a fortune! Yes back in the late 70's it was awesome, great fun wooping the mk1 escort boys in their mexicos No idea on my bro's car's value but yes i think its quite valuable. Wish i still had the 2002 I'd love a 2002 Turbo, should think they're stupidly expensive now though. Because their very rare, worth every penny though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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