MichaelC
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As I just replied to Larry above, exactly why I settled on the Blackwing
As with everything, it comes down to what you like and what you're looking for. I was looking for a high-powered gas engine car that makes me smile when I drive it. It's the biggest difference between the Cadillac and BMW.
The BMW M3 CS Handschalter
From the article: "Oh, and bad news for most of the world, if not for us: it'll only be sold in the U.S. and Canada." 😂 https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71309651/bmw-m3-cs-handschalter-manual-transmission/ ...
Modern BMWs are not really known for quality manual transmissions
I am guessing this box is the same one I test drove in a 2022 before buying an automatic. A bit rubbery and non-precise, especially compared to the Tremec used in the Blackwings. The front ends and headlights are going backwards too. I wish I could have k...
I guess to say it another way, maybe "mushy"
It's just not "positive precise" if that makes sense. Almost like there are different places in the gate where the shifts can occur. Not sure if the Z4 is different than the 2022 manual M4 I drove.
Only BMW I have ever owned
I admit I am not a "BMW Guy", and the front end did not bother me at all. In fact, I was extremely attracted to the styling of this two-door coupe. But most BMW enthusiasts always disparaged the styling of the front end. I loved that M4, inside and out. B...
I just can’t
get with the stying on these…the grill, etc…last great looking M3 was the E46 in my opinion.
As I just replied to Larry above, exactly why I settled on the Blackwing
As with everything, it comes down to what you like and what you're looking for. I was looking for a high-powered gas engine car that makes me smile when I drive it. It's the biggest difference between the Cadillac and BMW.
