The BMW Question?
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Well I do seem to have created a bit of a monster, I never really expected that when I posed the question; though come to think of it 
Always gets the emotions flowing this one, nice to see it's doing just that. Some good points, some obvious and expected perceptions driven by the old stereotypes, with some basis in truth but mostly utter rubbish when the bigger picture is looked at, and something about a Chevette, I mean it's got EVERYTHING now 
The HSR Chevette was one hell of a lot of fun and if I could find space for that and an RS1800 or Mexico I would in a flash. Those cars are great fun so I can see what our man is saying. Is it better in the feeling stakes well not as I recall, though it's been some years since I last drove one of them. Is it as fast, well not really no, is it as much fun, well I can see his point, you don't need loads of speed to have fun and if you do you have a lot to learn about driving I would suggest. The real fun starts with bends not with the straight bits, and those old cars may be a handful but can be driven in a drift, at safer speeds with ease and a big smile!
I sense this one might just keep going…
Always gets the emotions flowing this one, nice to see it's doing just that. Some good points, some obvious and expected perceptions driven by the old stereotypes, with some basis in truth but mostly utter rubbish when the bigger picture is looked at, and something about a Chevette, I mean it's got EVERYTHING now The HSR Chevette was one hell of a lot of fun and if I could find space for that and an RS1800 or Mexico I would in a flash. Those cars are great fun so I can see what our man is saying. Is it better in the feeling stakes well not as I recall, though it's been some years since I last drove one of them. Is it as fast, well not really no, is it as much fun, well I can see his point, you don't need loads of speed to have fun and if you do you have a lot to learn about driving I would suggest. The real fun starts with bends not with the straight bits, and those old cars may be a handful but can be driven in a drift, at safer speeds with ease and a big smile!
I sense this one might just keep going…
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[TW]Fox said:Very difficult though as such cars tend to be for sale only through private individuals or small classic car retailers, neither of whoms time do I think it is fair to waste in the name of making OcUK more interesting
Ive wasted a fair few people's times driving a few GTO's and 540i's and suchlike
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saitrix said:
Aye, I remember a Clarkson program, think it was his top 100 cars, and he said that the E-Type handled brilliantly, not because it went massively fast but because it involved you in the driving and made you feel good for it.
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Oh well we can find a nice empty industrial estate at the next motors meet and you can have a punt in mine......not in the same class but it'd be interesting anyway
Ah yes, the aforementioned stereotypical response, thanks for that, I will tick it off the list. Got anymore in there or is that you done, must have taken a bit of time to build that one up so I would imagine you need a rest now?Phal said:
Well back OT a bit. I like what a BMW offers. A rewarding drive with what seems to be better than average reliability and build quality. They know how to make a quick car thats for certain and most of the range is good looking.
I would own one - i think it would give peace of mind (mostly). But it has a certain stigma attached to it that would put me off a little.
I would own one - i think it would give peace of mind (mostly). But it has a certain stigma attached to it that would put me off a little.
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housemaster said:Good point, but when I saw this I really had to force myself to read any further
Oi.
Clarkson must be one of the most down-to-earth car reviewers about (not that I really know any).
Who else would be able to get out of driving a supercar and then sit in a Focus and still rave about the handling, power delivery and still be able to give a level headed review on the car? All this despite it being x hundred bhp down.
I get the impression there's a few people on here that certainly wouldn't.
I would agree, but ask him the same question another day and his answer would most likely be different. He is an entertainer much more than a level headed motoring journalist in my eyes, which is why I find him highly entertaining but choose to look elsewhere for clarity on a topic, or if possible try things for myself. Doesn't mean I don't think he often makes a solid or good point, just that that point may change with his mood, or to fit in with his bigger point….alexthecheese said:Oi.
Clarkson must be one of the most down-to-earth car reviewers about (not that I really know any).
Who else would be able to get out of driving a supercar and then sit in a Focus and still rave about the handling, power delivery and still be able to give a level headed review on the car? All this despite it being x hundred bhp down.
I get the impression there's a few people on here that certainly wouldn't.