Forum for the entire range of BMW electric vehicles
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-08-2021, 03:41 PM   #67
Kool Kat
Enlisted Member
Kool Kat's Avatar
United_States
47
Rep
42
Posts

Drives: 2022 BMW X6 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: San Antonio, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2022 X6 M50i  [9.50]
I'm coming from a 2020 FPace S. My wife decided to take the FPace so it'll stay in our family. Jag is a fun drive but infotainment is so quirky!
Appreciate 4
Foggins1331.50
Namelss754.50
Germanauto9665.50
      10-08-2021, 04:31 PM   #68
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10057
Rep
8,567
Posts

Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Mazda... i think they do a good job and don't get the recognition. They make probably the most fun to drive middle class cars and actually keep the enthusiast in the back of their mind... Rumors of the next Mazda6 are rwd w a tt engine.
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 3
Foggins1331.50
Fined243.00
nicholasn261.00
      10-08-2021, 04:44 PM   #69
W///
Lieutenant General
W///'s Avatar
7436
Rep
12,293
Posts

Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SC

iTrader: (13)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth One View Post
Just 4 out of my 7 cars are Porsches, just to clarify. 997 GT3, 991 GT3 Touring, 981 GT4 and Macan GTS. I still have one BMW, an E46 M3.

I agree with everything in your second paragraph. M cars give their Porsche counterparts a good run, even though i no longer find them compelling for non-performance metrics-based reasons.

You didn’t mention which Porsches you want, but it sounds like they’re GT’s and Turbos based on the ‘2x or 3x’ comment. If you really want to experience Porsche with a BMW budget, the base Caymans and Boxsters are really, really good - although I’d get a NA flat-6 and not one of the turbo I4’s. I’d also love to recommend an old air cooled 911 but all of those are suddenly out of reach price-wise
Wow, that's one hell of a lineup! Thanks for the answer, I was trying to guess what the 4 Porsches were, as well as what other 3 would be to complete the total 7.

Ultimate dream Porsche would be a Speed Yellow 997.1 GT3, although I've always had thing for a 997.1 Turbo as well. Also a big fan of the 981 Spyder.
__________________
Current:
16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT
08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT
07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT
99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
Appreciate 2
Foggins1331.50
nicholasn261.00
      10-11-2021, 09:42 PM   #70
BMW41049
Enlisted Member
United_States
51
Rep
39
Posts

Drives: BMW X6 M50i 2021
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kool Kat View Post
I have a 2022 M50i coming in a couple weeks. I'm curious to hear your assessment of the X6 so far. Likes and dislikes. Mine is Arctic Grey with white/blue interior and I was able to opt for the Bowers/Wilkins upgrade.
I agree with you about the infotainment on the Jag, a little sluggish and my screen actually went blank a couple of times and rebooted after a minute or so. Overall great car and I would still have it but plans changed. I love the X6, its fast, comfortable and the technology is pretty amazing. Mine is pretty loaded except for the Bowers and Wilkins. I bought it off the showroom and overall I cant think of anything I would change on it. Artic Grey and black interior. I'm now a big fan of BMW, again.
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 03:53 AM   #71
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
58908
Rep
19,253
Posts

Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Southern England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth One View Post
Just 4 out of my 7 cars are Porsches, just to clarify. 997 GT3, 991 GT3 Touring, 981 GT4 and Macan GTS. I still have one BMW, an E46 M3.

I agree with everything in your second paragraph. M cars give their Porsche counterparts a good run, even though i no longer find them compelling for non-performance metrics-based reasons.

You didn’t mention which Porsches you want, but it sounds like they’re GT’s and Turbos based on the ‘2x or 3x’ comment. If you really want to experience Porsche with a BMW budget, the base Caymans and Boxsters are really, really good - although I’d get a NA flat-6 and not one of the turbo I4’s. I’d also love to recommend an old air cooled 911 but all of those are suddenly out of reach price-wise
Pics?
Appreciate 0
      10-12-2021, 08:49 AM   #72
Amazinjoey
Private
28
Rep
69
Posts

Drives: BMW 320Dx 2013
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Suprise no one said SAAB

Amazing cars that are so fun to drive! Have had 4 9-5s and 1 Ng9-3. The 9-5 is an amazing platform for tuning!
Appreciate 3
Foggins1331.50
Germanauto9665.50
      10-12-2021, 12:07 PM   #73
tultoy
New Member
2
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: BMW 218d
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Slovakia

iTrader: (0)

Definitely Toyota for its worldwide spare parts coverage and ofcourse for its superb reliability. But their latest design is kinda meh.
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 02:47 PM   #74
vt100
Second Lieutenant
vt100's Avatar
124
Rep
263
Posts

Drives: '06 Z4MC, '12 128i
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: SFO

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tultoy View Post
Definitely Toyota for its worldwide spare parts coverage and ofcourse for its superb reliability.
+1 Toyota doesn't break my wallet at least

Quote:
Originally Posted by tultoy View Post
But their latest design is kinda meh.
Comparing to latest design from BMW Yotas are prettiest things in the world
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 03:01 PM   #75
Amazinjoey
Private
28
Rep
69
Posts

Drives: BMW 320Dx 2013
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tultoy View Post
Definitely Toyota for its worldwide spare parts coverage and ofcourse for its superb reliability. But their latest design is kinda meh.
We have a 2004 avensis, toyota did a recall on the fuelsystem and changed and fixed that + other stuff while they were there like lamda sensor och bushing pro bono this is a car with 330 000KM. So toyota are recommended! they are just os boring to drive
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 03:13 PM   #76
Namelss
Lieutenant
Namelss's Avatar
United_States
755
Rep
436
Posts

Drives: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kool Kat View Post
I'm coming from a 2020 FPace S. My wife decided to take the FPace so it'll stay in our family. Jag is a fun drive but infotainment is so quirky!
My wife has a 2020 S too. She loves it and we're sharing it on the days that she wfh until my M5 is built. It's not bad at all, the ride is nice and it's a pleasant car to commute in. Decent power but I agree, the infotainment is terrible. It's sooo slow, feels like 2005 or something. I hear the new models are an improvement. It doesn't matter though, she wants an F-Type next.
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 03:56 PM   #77
vt100
Second Lieutenant
vt100's Avatar
124
Rep
263
Posts

Drives: '06 Z4MC, '12 128i
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: SFO

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Amazinjoey View Post
So toyota are recommended! they are just os boring to drive
Some yotas are lots of fun to drive... in the wild
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 04:27 PM   #78
Kool Kat
Enlisted Member
Kool Kat's Avatar
United_States
47
Rep
42
Posts

Drives: 2022 BMW X6 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: San Antonio, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2022 X6 M50i  [9.50]
Cool! My wife didn't like the FPace at first but after feeling the power, she changed her mind. She's really bothered by the infotainment. It is so inconsistent. Seems the software was coded, thrown out to the customers as testbed and we'll fix as we go along. PiviPro has upgraded interface and looks nice but is still buggy. U see alot of complaints on their forum for such an expensive vehicle. Still love how it drives! No issues with engine...just the infotainment. We get to enjoy both...cool by me!
Appreciate 2
Foggins1331.50
      10-12-2021, 10:35 PM   #79
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Amazinjoey View Post
Suprise no one said SAAB

Amazing cars that are so fun to drive! Have had 4 9-5s and 1 Ng9-3. The 9-5 is an amazing platform for tuning!
My father had a 2004 9-5 back in the day. It was the first European car in our family. While I was too young to drive then, I really appreciated the Saab brand experience. Unlike the rest of GM's divisions, Saab still functioned with a decent amount of independence. I loved the interior design and little quirks like Saab night panel. The 9-3 was a real looker then and still turns my head now on the rare occasion I see one.

I really feel like Saab had the same potential for a turnaround that Volvo experienced. Under the right ownership anything is possible. GM, being the toxic company they are, would have none of it.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 2
Foggins1331.50
nicholasn261.00
      10-12-2021, 10:37 PM   #80
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kool Kat View Post
I'm coming from a 2020 FPace S. My wife decided to take the FPace so it'll stay in our family. Jag is a fun drive but infotainment is so quirky!
Props on her driving something different from the sea of German and Japanese SUVs.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-13-2021, 12:03 AM   #81
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth One View Post
If you really want to experience Porsche with a BMW budget, the base Caymans and Boxsters are really, really good - although I’d get a NA flat-6 and not one of the turbo I4’s.
Dude, i love my turbo I4!

__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2021, 02:16 AM   #82
vt100
Second Lieutenant
vt100's Avatar
124
Rep
263
Posts

Drives: '06 Z4MC, '12 128i
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: SFO

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
Dude, i love my turbo I4!
Where is i4 there?!

PS: the Cayman is lovely of course!
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2021, 06:09 AM   #83
Fined
ghost user
243
Rep
248
Posts

Drives: M2 | 997 GTS
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Düsseldorf

iTrader: (0)

i4. Shit is hilarious. I don't even think it's a joke.
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2021, 07:04 AM   #84
nick9955
Registered
2
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: bmw f30 3 series
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: essex

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 320d  [0.00]
Porsche for sure, they need to stop with this naming scheme tho turbo on electric cars is just wrong
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
      10-13-2021, 11:02 AM   #85
Darth One
drunk poster
Darth One's Avatar
United_States
6613
Rep
3,649
Posts

Drives: M4 GTS | E46 M3
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

FLAT 4. How embarrassing, i have no excuse. As penance, here are the pics of my Porsches that were requested :


No hate to 718 owners, I'm sure you enjoy your cars. It just isn't for me, and def wouldn't be the first Porsche I'd recommend to someone looking to experience the brand for the first time.
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 3
Foggins1331.50
nicholasn261.00
      10-13-2021, 02:47 PM   #86
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth One View Post
FLAT 4. How embarrassing, i have no excuse. As penance, here are the pics of my Porsches that were requested :


No hate to 718 owners, I'm sure you enjoy your cars. It just isn't for me, and def wouldn't be the first Porsche I'd recommend to someone looking to experience the brand for the first time.
My dad's Macan S is just like your's but in Miami Blue. I've never seen purple, that is neat.

I pushed him hard to get a Boxster but he's a little out of shape and felt it was too difficult to get into. A Porsche sedan priced in the territory of the Macan is what he wanted, but they don't offer that, so Macan S it was.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 1
      10-13-2021, 03:26 PM   #87
freakystyly
Lieutenant Colonel
2870
Rep
1,758
Posts

Drives: F22 B58 6MT
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Germanauto View Post
A Porsche sedan priced in the territory of the Macan is what everyone wanted, but they don't offer that.
Yeah, it would probably eat into some other unnamed brands sales too much...
Appreciate 1
Germanauto9665.50
      10-13-2021, 03:51 PM   #88
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by freakystyly View Post
Yeah, it would probably eat into some other unnamed brands sales too much...
A compact ICE Porsche sport sedan is the gift that car enthusiasts never got.

I definitely love how the Macan drives, but it still feels compromised. I feel a little wary taking corners at 10/10s, I sit too high, it feels a little big, it's AWD only, and the weight distribution is ~53/47 front-biased. I'm splitting hairs here, but I'm just curious to see what magic Porsche could do in a smaller lighter and lower package.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 1
Foggins1331.50
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:55 AM.




bmw
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST