[s-cars] My butt momentarily in a BMW

[David Kase]

Its weird.  When I had my M3 I always felt like I was borrowing the car, 
like it wasn't mine.  I had been in Audi's for years and went back to 
them.  It was like I was cheating on my car brand...

David Kase
Engineering Manager
PDQ Industries
717-656-4281
717-656-8749 (f)
www.pdqlocks.com



matt ludwig. wrote:
> must be a relative measure, as i would drive a number of bmws, if i 
> did not live in an area where i literally *needed* AWD. they are great 
> cars and while getting a bit too one-touch for my taste, still make 
> very fun, dedicated, enjoyable, reliable cars to drive.
>
>
> matt ludwig.
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 1995.5 S6 Avant
> South Portland, Maine
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2007, at 3:38 PM, David Kase wrote:
>
>> Yeah, its a shame these cars have such a bad rap for having d!ckheads
>> driving them.  I loved my E36 M3 and have been impressed by much lesser
>> models.
>>
>> I am now stuck in the Audi thing.  I will not do without awd and do not
>> like being assumed to be a prick while driving.
>>
>> David Kase
>>
>>
>>
>> Steve Voit wrote:
>>> Gents:
>>>
>>> I spent some time in a BMW dealer and checked out the 535xi:  Smooth 
>>> turbo
>>> engine, sport seats, manual trans, 4wd, Sporting character.  Table-flat
>>> torque curve from 1400 to 5000+ rpm.
>>>
>>> I have stayed away till now because of bangle/ego/all that BMW stuff 
>>> but was
>>> lured by manual tranny option.  Didn't drive the car but will put it 
>>> on my
>>> long-term-shop-list-for-car-in-3-years.  Biggest repellent is iDrive 
>>> and
>>> what it does to interior style.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Also checked out 330xi coupe: same specs, no iDrive, much more 
>>> appealing
>>> body.  This is on my list with the A5.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Nothing sacred about 3 years except that's when I only have 1 college
>>> tuition payment.
>>>
>>> Steve, takin' a superficial romp at lister's expense, V.
>>>
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