[s-cars] My butt momentarily in a BMW

[Taka Mizutani]

You're taking it wrong- my point is that a smaller car that's lighter and
has pretty comparable power to weight is going to kill the bigger, heavier
car.

Considering that the 335i can lap about as fast as the E46 (last gen. I-6 M3
to you) M3, the M5 is not going to be able to keep up at the track either.

That combo is about the best that BMW has done in a long time- the 335i and
535i are the sh*t in my book. And I'm just talking about how they drive and
feel- they're ugly as sin in my book and iDrive sucks, so I'm not inclined
to be a fan of the newer BMWs anyway.

Just for the daily commute, I'd probably pick the M5, though- with a proper
exhaust, that V-8 sounds amazingly good. It sucks down gas like crazy and
the car doesn't feel as good as its predecessors, but that V-8 is totally
sweet.

Kind of like how I prefer to drive the Miata than the STi, although on
paper, the STi kills the Miata in every aspect of performance.

Taka


On Dec 4, 2007 4:20 PM, <QSHIPQ at aol.com> wrote:

>  Again, you reference chassis and specifications Taka, I learned long ago
> to take Paulie-type-JNR rides differently than track rides.  I have no real
> clue or care as to what the BMW nomenclature is (save an E30M3 having the
> goofy Pizzo wingy thingy), nor their comparative hardware specifications
> (Did I even use "I-drive" other than in the obvious context of having the
> wheel?).  This is all about taking my para-calibrated audi-turbo-butt dyno
> and going after a machine with un-bridled owner restriction with extreme
> prejudice to the assigned task.  After my test drive and comments, I
> predicted that the 01 M5 would be better at the track, eeking out that very
> high end advantage in all aspects.  However, for daily non-coffee/non
> helmetted bobbleheading on the street, the 335i (er, E92 to *you*) will do
> much better, and is probably second to the 01 M5(er, the E39 M5) at the
> track
>
> As my old Navigator is a track rat with the BMW schools, he confirmed my
> post street JNR assessments of both machines to the T.
>
> Since he owns both, he wanted to hear my thoughts.  That push button
> starter with no key is the coolest/only gizmo on that 335i I did take notice
> of.
>
> Didn't bet beer on this one ahead of time...  Thank god.
>
> Cheers
>
> Scott J
>
>
> In a message dated 12/4/2007 3:45:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> t44tqtro at gmail.com writes:
>
> You know, you guys are pretty funny- of course an E92 335i is going to
> handle better than an E39 M5- still a significant difference in weight, with
> the E39 being nose-heavy as well as having recirc. ball steering as opposed
> to rack and pinion in the E92.
>
> Everyone is implementing AWD in several lines of cars, no surprise that
> people are catching up to Audi.
>
> I like the E34 in terms of 5 series- still feels pretty "light" driving,
> not like the heavy-feeling E39.
>
> 930 definitely trumps all. I hate you.
>
>
> :-)
>
> Taka
>
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