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    • Clint_DC
      Clint_D
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      Just a word to the wise: If you're planning on modding a car right out of the box, often times it makes sense to just pony up and get the most powerful version of said car.  As is often the case with my cars, I can't seem to leave them alone. Given the money I tend to dump into them, I'd have been better off buying the hotter version from the jump complete with heavier duty brakes, cooling systems, suspension, etc.  Right now, I'm regretting not buying an M2 or M4.  I love my car but even with the upgrades (should be pushing ~380 whp or so) it just still leaves me wanting more.

      ATX IH Hoarder

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      • dave28D
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        @Clint_D:

        Just a word to the wise: If you're planning on modding a car right out of the box, often times it makes sense to just pony up and get the most powerful version of said car.  As is often the case with my cars, I can't seem to leave them alone. Given the money I tend to dump into them, I'd have been better off buying the hotter version from the jump complete with heavier duty brakes, cooling systems, suspension, etc.  Right now, I'm regretting not buying an M2 or M4.  I love my car but even with the upgrades (should be pushing ~380 whp or so) it just still leaves me wanting more.

        Its true. Modding is a mugs game

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        • louisboscoL
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          @Streetwise:

          Agreed. A set is one of the only things the M3 might ‘need’ in the future, but that would only be to drop it a couple of cm at the front. Doubt it’ll happen.

          and a supercharger…  😉 though, i don't really want to mess with the s65 that much because it's an engineering marvel..

          @Clint_D:

          Just a word to the wise: If you're planning on modding a car right out of the box, often times it makes sense to just pony up and get the most powerful version of said car.  As is often the case with my cars, I can't seem to leave them alone. Given the money I tend to dump into them, I'd have been better off buying the hotter version from the jump complete with heavier duty brakes, cooling systems, suspension, etc.  Right now, I'm regretting not buying an M2 or M4.  I love my car but even with the upgrades (should be pushing ~380 whp or so) it just still leaves me wanting more.

          yes. but the satisfaction you get when you mod and you see your hard work come to fruition.. i know a m2,3,4,5 comes great out the box. but it's the bond between man and machine..

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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          • Clint_DC
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            Very true.  Even if I were to get an M2 or M4, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to leave it stock.  I may have a problem  😢

            ATX IH Hoarder

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            • louisboscoL
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              @Clint_D:

              Very true.  Even if I were to get an M2 or M4, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to leave it stock.  I may have a problem  😢

              think about it.. you've got akrapovic for the bmws, renntech for the AMGs and milltek for RS..
              i've seen a few videos on highly modded Ms on LivingLifeFast's channel on youtube. some of the fastests m5 and 135M putting out 900-1000bhp to 700-800bhp respectively..

              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                Brand new Audi 'parked' outside my flat this morning…

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                • DionD
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                  Came across this beauty the other day. IMHO one of the best looking (if not the best looking) sedan(s): BMW E38 750iL (1994-2001). P.S.: I also think that almost every newer BMW looks simply hideous (unpop opinion?).

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                  • Q
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                    This car loves the mountains…

                    The summer BBS wheels and Michelin Super Sport tires are off and new Niche wheels and Michelin Alpin Pilot tires for winter...not that it’s going to see much of winter  🙂

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                    • louisboscoL
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                      @Dion:

                      I also think that almost every newer BMW looks simply hideous (unpop opinion?)

                      definitely an unpop because i think they look gorgeous. especially the M3 version where the rear wheel arches flare like a phat ass. the e30 3 series and the e65 7 series are one of my favs. 760li with the twin turbo v12..  😎 😎 😎

                      what do you think of the new G20 3 series?

                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                      • DionD
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                        I just feel that the latest models look too overstyled, as if BMW is trying way too hard. Unfortunately the new G20 falls into this category as well IMHO :-[. For example, I like the F01 7 series too as it still looks elegant and slick but the G11 is just awful.

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                          @Dion:

                          I just feel that the latest models look too overstyled, as if BMW is trying way too hard. Unfortunately the new G20 falls into this category as well IMHO :-[. For example, I like the F01 7 series too as it still looks elegant and slick but the G11 is just awful.
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                          The new cars are overstyled and fussy to my eye too. The E92 is a far better looking car. Part of why I bought one.

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                          • DionD
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                            ^The E92 M3 is still amazing and it looks gorgeous. Good bargain.

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                            • S
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                              Thank you.

                              It’s one thirsty bugger though.

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                              • louisboscoL
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                                ^^the E platform was the best, for me E90 M3 in that case, sedans over coupes any day as a personal preference. i understand that some may think the new designs are over styled but we're looking at it retrospectively..

                                i feel the G platform fits in with the current design language for cars, looking a little futuristic if you want to put it that way. but could we have seen the E or F series the same way when it was back in 2005/2011 respectively?

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                • motojoboboM
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                                  This is the truck I use to keep my ranch supplied and running. It is a 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. Assembled in Brazil; powered by a MIJ Toyota 4 cylinder, 3500 cc diesel engine; it is a true workhorse. 2000 kg payload, it carries everything from cattle, fencing wire, lumber, generators, etc. The unsightly carrying box is super useful because all 3 sideboards lower independently.

                                  It has a set of huge military style-treaded tyres (9.00 x 16) to help me move around in extremelymuddy situations.

                                  She isn’t a looker but truly a useful beast.

                                  The journey is the objective.

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    I like the look of that non-looker….

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      3.5 liters?  That's huge for a 4 cylinder.  Looks damn near indestructible, too.

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                                      • RoxRocks86R
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                                        She’s a beaut!!! 😍😍😍

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                                          Toyota makes so many good work/4x4 trucks that we can't get in the US. I don't understand the economics or the reasoning. Wish they were sold here, prior to the 25 year import rule

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            @Giles:

                                            I like the look of that non-looker….

                                            I freakin LOVE that thing!..

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