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Go Duke?J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:39 pm March Madness here is DFD today. Yall are spicy the first day of the tourney!
And I'm not the greatest driver but, the general consensus was the E90 or the M2 Comp were better choices.
Still, and F80 M3 manual sedan would be a dope ass DD.
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When i did the thing with the /M cars at COTA, they were awesome.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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Personal opinion is that the F80 M3 was the last "highly differentiated" M3.
I6 Carboner roof
Dual turbos
Carboner driveshaft
Li-Ion Battery
Wide bodywork/fender
Comp seats
Massive power, all over the power band. there was 0 turbo lag also. (F30 didn't lag either to be honest)
3550 lbs.. or 200lbs lighter than a comparable F30 sedan. It's a lot lighter than the current M2 even.
I had both the F30 and F80 and IMO they are different chassis codes for a reason. The Fake sport felt like a camry... the M3 felt well like an M3. Where m3 starts to fall apart is servicing costs at the dealer and parts.
$1500 batteries... I was quoted $2500 for a 30k mile service which included plugs, filters. Which is insane... also the tires on the comp cost $2200 every 25k miles. The car basically cost 5k in maintenance every 30k miles... a bit less if you DIY but it is incredibly expensive to operate.
I would get a low mile manual M3 blue/white as a "forever" car if I had the garage space to car collect.
I6 Carboner roof
Dual turbos
Carboner driveshaft
Li-Ion Battery
Wide bodywork/fender
Comp seats
Massive power, all over the power band. there was 0 turbo lag also. (F30 didn't lag either to be honest)
3550 lbs.. or 200lbs lighter than a comparable F30 sedan. It's a lot lighter than the current M2 even.
I had both the F30 and F80 and IMO they are different chassis codes for a reason. The Fake sport felt like a camry... the M3 felt well like an M3. Where m3 starts to fall apart is servicing costs at the dealer and parts.
$1500 batteries... I was quoted $2500 for a 30k mile service which included plugs, filters. Which is insane... also the tires on the comp cost $2200 every 25k miles. The car basically cost 5k in maintenance every 30k miles... a bit less if you DIY but it is incredibly expensive to operate.
I would get a low mile manual M3 blue/white as a "forever" car if I had the garage space to car collect.
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I just took the cucktrek for service the other day, and they had outback wilderness for loaners. Opportunity missed
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:02 pmI just took the cucktrek for service the other day, and they had outback wilderness for loaners. Opportunity missed
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For us is short haired triggered lesbos with political correct stickers covering the trunk lid. I I can curb hop when parallel park and devour potholes. Now if you'll excuse me, Im going to get my green carrot juice and my gluten free quinoa pizza.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:05 pmMexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:02 pm
I just took the cucktrek for service the other day, and they had outback wilderness for loaners. Opportunity missed
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
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The difference between redneck and hipster is such a fine line…..MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:47 pmFor us is short haired triggered lesbos with political correct stickers covering the trunk lid. I I can curb hop when parallel park and devour potholes. Now if you'll excuse me, Im going to get my green carrot juice and my gluten free quinoa pizza.
Yeah I’d def take one. Even the F30 has an amazing chassis. Once it actually had grip in the front it rotated amazingly. The engine was meh and the rev hang sucked, the whole power train was just underwhelming, an M3 of course fixes that.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:26 pm Personal opinion is that the F80 M3 was the last "highly differentiated" M3.
I6 Carboner roof
Dual turbos
Carboner driveshaft
Li-Ion Battery
Wide bodywork/fender
Comp seats
Massive power, all over the power band. there was 0 turbo lag also. (F30 didn't lag either to be honest)
3550 lbs.. or 200lbs lighter than a comparable F30 sedan. It's a lot lighter than the current M2 even.
I had both the F30 and F80 and IMO they are different chassis codes for a reason. The Fake sport felt like a camry... the M3 felt well like an M3. Where m3 starts to fall apart is servicing costs at the dealer and parts.
$1500 batteries... I was quoted $2500 for a 30k mile service which included plugs, filters. Which is insane... also the tires on the comp cost $2200 every 25k miles. The car basically cost 5k in maintenance every 30k miles... a bit less if you DIY but it is incredibly expensive to operate.
I would get a low mile manual M3 blue/white as a "forever" car if I had the garage space to car collect.
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Well at this point in my life i'm thinking a convertible one could be my 'everything' car. The poor miata just doesn't get used much despite my love for the car. In a couple years when i can afford a f83 convertible I will re-evaluate the fleet and usage. Son will also be 8-9 so that will come into consideration.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:26 pm Personal opinion is that the F80 M3 was the last "highly differentiated" M3.
I6 Carboner roof
Dual turbos
Carboner driveshaft
Li-Ion Battery
Wide bodywork/fender
Comp seats
Massive power, all over the power band. there was 0 turbo lag also. (F30 didn't lag either to be honest)
3550 lbs.. or 200lbs lighter than a comparable F30 sedan. It's a lot lighter than the current M2 even.
I had both the F30 and F80 and IMO they are different chassis codes for a reason. The Fake sport felt like a camry... the M3 felt well like an M3. Where m3 starts to fall apart is servicing costs at the dealer and parts.
$1500 batteries... I was quoted $2500 for a 30k mile service which included plugs, filters. Which is insane... also the tires on the comp cost $2200 every 25k miles. The car basically cost 5k in maintenance every 30k miles... a bit less if you DIY but it is incredibly expensive to operate.
I would get a low mile manual M3 blue/white as a "forever" car if I had the garage space to car collect.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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CRs pull big money.golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:49 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008- ... 000-cr-71/
this shit is getting out of hand
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it was a dumb car even when it was new. almost 40k in 2008 for a car with 240 hp when a corvette was 46 and could be had for lesscoogles wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:00 amCRs pull big money.golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:49 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008- ... 000-cr-71/
this shit is getting out of hand
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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We need a venn diagram. Redneck side has let’s go Brandon flags, hipster side has avocado toast. Middle has a carhartt hat.J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:06 pmThe difference between redneck and hipster is such a fine line…..MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:47 pm
For us is short haired triggered lesbos with political correct stickers covering the trunk lid. I I can curb hop when parallel park and devour potholes. Now if you'll excuse me, Im going to get my green carrot juice and my gluten free quinoa pizza.
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:07 amWe need a venn diagram. Redneck side has let’s go Brandon flags, hipster side has avocado toast. Middle has a carhartt hat.J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:06 pm
The difference between redneck and hipster is such a fine line…..
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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In what manner?golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:00 amWell at this point in my life i'm thinking a convertible one could be my 'everything' car. The poor miata just doesn't get used much despite my love for the car. In a couple years when i can afford a f83 convertible I will re-evaluate the fleet and usage. Son will also be 8-9 so that will come into consideration.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:26 pm Personal opinion is that the F80 M3 was the last "highly differentiated" M3.
I6 Carboner roof
Dual turbos
Carboner driveshaft
Li-Ion Battery
Wide bodywork/fender
Comp seats
Massive power, all over the power band. there was 0 turbo lag also. (F30 didn't lag either to be honest)
3550 lbs.. or 200lbs lighter than a comparable F30 sedan. It's a lot lighter than the current M2 even.
I had both the F30 and F80 and IMO they are different chassis codes for a reason. The Fake sport felt like a camry... the M3 felt well like an M3. Where m3 starts to fall apart is servicing costs at the dealer and parts.
$1500 batteries... I was quoted $2500 for a 30k mile service which included plugs, filters. Which is insane... also the tires on the comp cost $2200 every 25k miles. The car basically cost 5k in maintenance every 30k miles... a bit less if you DIY but it is incredibly expensive to operate.
I would get a low mile manual M3 blue/white as a "forever" car if I had the garage space to car collect.
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If he wants to try karting thats 2 more things to build and maintain. does he like going for drives with dad in miata? etc, etc.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:32 amIn what manner?golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:00 am
Well at this point in my life i'm thinking a convertible one could be my 'everything' car. The poor miata just doesn't get used much despite my love for the car. In a couple years when i can afford a f83 convertible I will re-evaluate the fleet and usage. Son will also be 8-9 so that will come into consideration.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
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Today I realized I’m equal parts redneck, hipster, and hippie….
Along similar lines I'd just get this for 1/3 the price.golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:49 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008- ... 000-cr-71/
this shit is getting out of hand