Hi, Guest
A 1-series with at least the 230HP straight-six is all a driving enthusiast really needs. The 135 is basically a slightly-smaller E36 (or maybe E46) M3 in terms of performance.
BMWs are wicked cars. Ever since I took a ride in my bud's Euro 1994 M3, I've had a lot more respect for them. I'd love to have an older BMW 3xx... uhm x (for AWD) if it had enough room for Tank and some camping gear.
It just needs to be versatile. I've seen the big let-downs with the MS3 - the lack of top-end performance. It's like driving a slightly-energetic diesel... after a certain point, the power just goes away and you may as well shift to get back into the torque-producing section of the rev range.
The Cobalt SS Turbo, OTOH... if not for the totally Kia-esque interior, I'd likely buy one in fairly short order. Even Car and Drive (my personal bible) agrees that it's one hell of a performer. I just can't suffer the "National Car Rentals" interior for 5 years (or even less if I lease).
The new WRX mind you... YOWZA!! 0-60 in under 5 seconds, quarter mile in the high 13s and that famous AWD grip. Colin McRae budget-minded fan club, your ride is here.
BMWs are wicked cars. Ever since I took a ride in my bud's Euro 1994 M3, I've had a lot more respect for them. I'd love to have an older BMW 3xx... uhm x (for AWD) if it had enough room for Tank and some camping gear.
It just needs to be versatile. I've seen the big let-downs with the MS3 - the lack of top-end performance. It's like driving a slightly-energetic diesel... after a certain point, the power just goes away and you may as well shift to get back into the torque-producing section of the rev range.
The Cobalt SS Turbo, OTOH... if not for the totally Kia-esque interior, I'd likely buy one in fairly short order. Even Car and Drive (my personal bible) agrees that it's one hell of a performer. I just can't suffer the "National Car Rentals" interior for 5 years (or even less if I lease).
The new WRX mind you... YOWZA!! 0-60 in under 5 seconds, quarter mile in the high 13s and that famous AWD grip. Colin McRae budget-minded fan club, your ride is here.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.