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How good IS BMW's 6 cylinder engine?
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How good IS BMW's 6 cylinder engine?
try to avoid the runflat tires - crapola in a big way.
Many used bimmers will have had them swapped out for real rubber. The single most important thing in buying a used bimmer - Papertrail of everything - full history of service and part replacements. An independant inspection by an old German speaking mechanic is always worth the expense Xenon is worth every penny too Also, starting in 04, the 330 was also a 6 speed - a very nice feature. I would not want an auto - I did test it just for fun, and although pretty quick, manual is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more fun A neglected German car will eventually cost you a fortune if it wasn't maintained properly. > wrote in message .. . > In article >, > lid says... >> > wrote: >> >> >I'm thinking of buying a 2006 or 2007 3 series. I was wondering what >> >the consensus is around here about BMW's engines. I had a bad >> >experience with my current car, an Audi 1.8 turbo, and don't want to go >> >through that again. I've heard good things about BMW's 6 cylinder >> >motors. How do you folks feel? Thanks for your input. >> >> The BMW I6 is a sweet motor, and one of the main reason to buy a BMW. >> >> > I think that everyone responding so far was in agreement...BMW makes a > great engine. That has always been my impression from what I've read > and heard. I am now looking for my next car...a BMW 3 series. Maybe > 2006 or 2007 since I can't quite see paying for a brandy new one. Any > options I should stay away from, or any I should definitiely get? > Once again, I appreciate all responses. Thanks to all. -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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bfd > wrote: > Further, a 5 or 6 speed manual is a must for any enthusiast. What makes you think enthusiastic drivers don't like autos? I am and I do. -- *I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" > wrote in message ... > In article >, > bfd > wrote: >> Further, a 5 or 6 speed manual is a must for any enthusiast. > > What makes you think enthusiastic drivers don't like autos? I am and I do. > Fair enough. Then you'll probably like the latest auto tranny offered. According to several of the writers in Roundel, its suppose to be the best ever! |
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On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:01:36 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)" >
wrote: >In article >, > bfd > wrote: >> Further, a 5 or 6 speed manual is a must for any enthusiast. > >What makes you think enthusiastic drivers don't like autos? I am and I do. "Enthusiast" implies a degree of enthusiasm for the activity and precision control of driving which is well beyond that which can be exhibited with an automatic transmission. -- Larry |
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On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:28:57 -0400, pltrgyst >
wrote: >On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:01:36 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)" > >wrote: > >>In article >, >> bfd > wrote: >>> Further, a 5 or 6 speed manual is a must for any enthusiast. >> >>What makes you think enthusiastic drivers don't like autos? I am and I do. > >"Enthusiast" implies a degree of enthusiasm for the activity and precision >control of driving which is well beyond that which can be exhibited with an >automatic transmission. Oh boy, here we go.... |
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"pltrgyst" > wrote in message ... > On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:01:36 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)" > > > wrote: > >>In article >, >> bfd > wrote: >>> Further, a 5 or 6 speed manual is a must for any enthusiast. >> >>What makes you think enthusiastic drivers don't like autos? I am and I do. > > "Enthusiast" implies a degree of enthusiasm for the activity and precision > control of driving which is well beyond that which can be exhibited with > an > automatic transmission. OK, I'll bite. You have a very narrow and misguided idea of what defines a driving enthusiast. Mike. |
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How good IS BMW's 6 cylinder engine?
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:04:33 GMT, dizzy > wrote:
wrote: > >>They are great but.............. watch out for the vanos units they can present >>problems and are expensive to replace. > >Hasn't anything made in the last 10+ years been "vanos"? Of course but if buying and the vanos packs up it still expensive to replace that's all I was saying NOT don't buy a vanos. -- Sir Hugh of Bognor The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it! Hugh Gundersen Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK |
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How good IS BMW's 6 cylinder engine?
On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:15:45 GMT, > wrote:
>In article >, says... >> > wrote: >> >> >I'm thinking of buying a 2006 or 2007 3 series. I was wondering what >> >the consensus is around here about BMW's engines. I had a bad >> >experience with my current car, an Audi 1.8 turbo, and don't want to go >> >through that again. I've heard good things about BMW's 6 cylinder >> >motors. How do you folks feel? Thanks for your input. >> >> The BMW I6 is a sweet motor, and one of the main reason to buy a BMW. >> >> >I think that everyone responding so far was in agreement...BMW makes a >great engine. That has always been my impression from what I've read >and heard. I am now looking for my next car...a BMW 3 series. Maybe >2006 or 2007 since I can't quite see paying for a brandy new one. Any >options I should stay away from, or any I should definitiely get? >Once again, I appreciate all responses. Thanks to all. Sport suspension unless you only drive 5 miles to work and back or you live on a billiard table smooth road. -- Sir Hugh of Bognor The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it! Hugh Gundersen Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK |
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