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That’s the appeal of this car…it wants to lure you in. It’s sexy sinister looking. And when it’s right- it’s a once in a generation car/engine…as an earlier post suggested- there will never be another one like it.
I owned an 07 w/ MT. It shifts like you would expect a BMW to…not bad it’s just not direct/crisp. IMO lack of torque at the low/mid end lets this car down…beyond 90-100 mph in higher revs it is utterly ridiculous. Not sure when/where youre going to do that regularly outside of track conditions.
But really, every time a dong went off it in the cabin- it would induce a “what’s broken now” panic attack. Just not a fun experience…engine is fragile af. VANOS codes and cylinder misfire errors were weekly at one point. Also loves to eat rear wheels…throttle position may vary tire life.
You have a spare pot of gold…well, hell yes. IMO, this engine will break you- even if you have an assertive budget.
Good luck with your decision. Making me want to find one now…dam u e60.
B.
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