Thinking of upgrading from B3 Touring
I haven't Dave, but heard they're amazing. I was comparing with modern day BMWs and I suspect that the E46 and E39 is still modern enough to get by, while retaining the character we all look for. Of course older cars are even more soulful!
2019 G31 B5 Biturbo No.299
2012 F10 D5 Biturbo No.13
1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
2012 F10 D5 Biturbo No.13
1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
We've not even started with E30 greatness!greenelekta wrote:E34 has more soul and is a better drivers car than E46/E39, have you tried an E34?Metrics wrote:you cannot compare the E46/E39 era of BMW with any other IMO, it was BMW at their prime and cars after while good just don't the soul or character of a proper organic drivers car. More modern variants are still good and highly effective cars don't get me wrong, just heavier, bigger and more anaesthetised.
Back on the subject, from E30/E34 greatness . We have upgraded (or downgraded according to the Mrs) from the X5 to an Alpina B3-BiTurbo #133.
We were in two minds as the X5 is flexible (apart from the M sport suspension) and great for driving to see the outlaws in France. After driving the B3, we were both really impressed with the performance and comfort, so put a deposit down on the car. Touring would have been ideal but not many F30/31 around and this car is well specced with HUD, LSD, 20" alloys,..
It’s very understated, fully de-badged so wondering if we should get the boot badges reinstated?
We were in two minds as the X5 is flexible (apart from the M sport suspension) and great for driving to see the outlaws in France. After driving the B3, we were both really impressed with the performance and comfort, so put a deposit down on the car. Touring would have been ideal but not many F30/31 around and this car is well specced with HUD, LSD, 20" alloys,..
It’s very understated, fully de-badged so wondering if we should get the boot badges reinstated?
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
Having had, E30 M3, E36 M3, E46 M3, E46 B3S and E34 RD K38, the E34 wins hands down for driver enjoyment and feedback on road and track, it's not the quickest but is very satisfying. Key criteria for enjoyment for me being ABS, LSD, & a manual box..... don't like modern traction control.simon13 wrote:We've not even started with E30 greatness!greenelekta wrote:E34 has more soul and is a better drivers car than E46/E39, have you tried an E34?Metrics wrote:you cannot compare the E46/E39 era of BMW with any other IMO, it was BMW at their prime and cars after while good just don't the soul or character of a proper organic drivers car. More modern variants are still good and highly effective cars don't get me wrong, just heavier, bigger and more anaesthetised.
Alpina B6S Convertible
BMW E46 M3 SMG Coupe - Track Car - Gone
TVR Chimaera 400 - Turbocharged - Gone
Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8, Oops, the dark side has landed!
BMW E34 Racing Dynamics K38 - Gone
Alpina B3S Convertible - Gone due to B6S
BMW X5 4.6is - Gone
Alpina Roadster 3.4S - Gone
BMW E46 330d M Sport Touring - Gone
BMW M3 Evo E36 - Gone due to B3S
BMW 840 Ci Sport - Gone, but what a car
BMW M3 E30 - sadly departed
Too little time...Too many cars!
BMW E46 M3 SMG Coupe - Track Car - Gone
TVR Chimaera 400 - Turbocharged - Gone
Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8, Oops, the dark side has landed!
BMW E34 Racing Dynamics K38 - Gone
Alpina B3S Convertible - Gone due to B6S
BMW X5 4.6is - Gone
Alpina Roadster 3.4S - Gone
BMW E46 330d M Sport Touring - Gone
BMW M3 Evo E36 - Gone due to B3S
BMW 840 Ci Sport - Gone, but what a car
BMW M3 E30 - sadly departed
Too little time...Too many cars!