Been called out by an M340i xdrive

[RedCal]

Oh I believe the Stinger is a better looking car. But I do prefer his Grey "washed-out" color compared to my red though.

Sacrilege!!

 

[ht_addict]

Here's his car. Can't say I dislike the color. Kinda wish I had a Phantom Grey Stinger

Saw him today. We briefly exchanged. He asked me if I was still planning to go this Sunday. He had a different attitude. Literally congratulated me on the time and admitted he was quite surprised by my times. He still believes he has me though, but this time he said it would be close.

Looks like a washed out turd to me.

 

[ht_addict]

Your co-worker does sound like the typical BMW owner that just buys the car for the brand name. I have a friend that always brags about his X3 M series and says how fast his car is and how his exhaust cracks and pops. Told him I bought a Stinger and only thing he said is, oh that's a fast car but my car is faster cause BMW underclock their cars for HP. For months I mentioned to go do a friendly race and he always said yes but never did anything but still says his BMW is faster. One day I met him up in the mall cause he was shopping and told him to get in my car. Took a quick run in a empty parking lot and he said, wow but I bet you don't feel the boost cause I'm driving. Told him trust me I feel it all the same as you. After that he never mentioned his BMW again.

Do BMW, Audi or Mercede drivers actually own there cars or they just leasing them for status? I've had people say to me "but it's a Kia," mine's an Audi. I just laugh and tell them they overpaid. When they find out what I paid for my Stinger with a 8/200km bumper to bumper warranty, there jaws drop.

 

[Lashey]

Do BMW, Audi or Mercede drivers actually own there cars or they just leasing them for status? I've had people say to me "but it's a Kia," mine's an Audi. I just laugh and tell them they overpaid. When they find out what I paid for my Stinger with a 8/200km bumper to bumper warranty, there jaws drop.

My understand is that you're always better off leasing German cars as long as the warranty lasts otherwise you're playing with fire. I know a fine BMW owner who has his 3 series for close to 13 years and outside of the usual wear & tear, he didn't have any issue with his car. I knew many bmw folks though who spent astronomical sums on their cars just to keep them on the road.

I'd like to say you mileage may vary, but to be frank it's probably a good assumption to rhink that you're likely to have issues shortly past the warranty period.

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Here's his car. Can't say I dislike the color. Kinda wish I had a Phantom Grey Stinger

Saw him today. We briefly exchanged. He asked me if I was still planning to go this Sunday. He had a different attitude. Literally congratulated me on the time and admitted he was quite surprised by my times. He still believes he has me though, but this time he said it would be close.

This is the most underwhelming BMW pic I’ve ever seen tbh…

 

[RM7]

Do BMW, Audi or Mercede drivers actually own there cars or they just leasing them for status?

Don't be ridiculous.

I know plenty of people that bring BMWs to track day events and race them.

Full on M cars can handle track duties easily (speed, braking, the thrashing, etc.,).

They also make cars like the 340 that are very under-stated with mountains of torque beneath the curve. They started this game for the most part with the 335. There are cars like the M5 CS and M2 CS that are just absolute monsters of performance. You don't get those for the luxury, since they don't ride like a floaty stinger.

 

[cncBilly]

Looks like a washed out turd to me.

Really!! Come on. Do you honestly think it looks that good.

 

[cncBilly]

Don't be ridiculous.

I know plenty of people that bring BMWs to track day events and race them.

Full on M cars can handle track duties easily (speed, braking, the thrashing, etc.,).

They also make cars like the 340 that are very under-stated with mountains of torque beneath the curve. They started this game for the most part with the 335. There are cars like the M5 CS and M2 CS that are just absolute monsters of performance. You don't get those for the luxury, since they don't ride like a floaty stinger.

Sounds like ya need some Stinger stiffener.

 

[ht_addict]

Sounds like ya need some Stinger stiffener.

Eibach Springs. Sway Bars and the ATQ subframe bolts are just the thing, and I still saved $25-30k over the BMW.

 

[Kamauxx]

Eibach Springs. Sway Bars and the ATQ subframe bolts are just the thing, and I still saved $25-30k over the BMW.

Canadian pricing must be bonkers. M340s in the U.S. start a little under where GT2s top out.

 

[RM7]

Sounds like ya need some Stinger stiffener.

I gotta 1LE. I know how suspension can work

There's a lot more to it than running under-damped with stiffer springs. There's turn in, precision, ratio, wheelbase, LSDs, over/under steer limits, alignment, etc.

 

[ht_addict]

Canadian pricing must be bonkers. M340s in the U.S. start a little under where GT2s top out.

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[AusStinger]

Canadian pricing must be bonkers. M340s in the U.S. start a little under where GT2s top out.

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Welcome to Australia.

 

[AusStinger]

Here's his car. Can't say I dislike the color. Kinda wish I had a Phantom Grey Stinger

These things all look like a Toyota Camry to me....

 

[stingerstevo]

Do BMW, Audi or Mercede drivers actually own there cars or they just leasing them for status? I've had people say to me "but it's a Kia," mine's an Audi. I just laugh and tell them they overpaid. When they find out what I paid for my Stinger with a 8/200km bumper to bumper warranty, there jaws drop.

I really wouldn't group audi or mercedes in with bmw owners as far as doucheness goes though. Recently had one try to pull up and impress a girl, when it was really obvious to everyone, but him that she liked me. She said, "oh gawd douchebag mobile" I was kinda surprised since her family is really well off, but I ended up doing the hard driving.

 

[Lashey]

These things all look like a Toyota Camry to me....

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Dude come on, not at all...

The G28 platform is a great lloking car and I especially love the rear of the vehicule. It's just the front that's a bit too....hummmm, safe to my liking.

 

[Kamauxx]

Welcome to Australia.

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That's about $12k usd more than a U.S. M340, assuming that's the price range for M340s. That's only $3k under M3 base prices for us!

 

[Kamauxx]

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[AtomicGTL]

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These things all look like a Toyota Camry to me....

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It does seem like a very basic looking sedan.

Never was a fan of beamers aesthetically.

Only one that looks the best is the m8 gran coupe.

 

[stingerstevo]

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It does seem like a very basic looking sedan.

Never was a fan of beamers aesthetically.

Only one that looks the best is the m8 gran coupe.

That looks pretty damn good. I'd have to debadge it though.