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Re: Today’s want
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm
by Rich B
No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:29 pm
by Carlos
The G series cars have a chunkier transmission tunnel which seems to dwarf the manual lever.
The last M2 was a peach in terms of size and set up
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:31 pm
by mik
Manuel Supra may be fine for others too. <shrugs>
We're all different after all...
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:32 pm
by Carlos
It looked a right handful in the Harry video and can't imagine anyone ever got out of a new M2 and felt it lacking power lol
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:58 pm
by Rich B
Carlos wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:32 pm
It looked a right handful in the Harry video and can't imagine anyone ever got out of a new M2 and felt it lacking power lol
I imagine it's like anything, familiarity breeding contempt. Mines only 40bhp less than the new one and I'd happily have lots more bhp in mine.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:33 am
by MikeHunt
Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm
No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:38 am
by Rich B
MikeHunt wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:33 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm
No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
neither
- I have an F87 comp.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:42 am
by IanF
MikeHunt wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:33 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm
No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
RichB avoiding speed bumps..
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:21 am
by MikeHunt
Rich B wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:38 am
I have an F87 comp.
They were designed for a manual to be fair, not sure the same applies to newer models or the supra.
Going back 15plus years, I had a manual e60 530d and I thought it suited the car despite 99% of them being auto.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 10:50 am
by mik
Having pored over several of these at M-Sport….
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 11:37 am
by Sundayjumper
Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920
A quick insurance quote comes in at only 3x what I pay for the Cayenne right now.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 11:51 am
by Explosive Newt
I support this message. I would also be interested in a back to back wafting comparison of Bentley and Rangie.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 12:32 pm
by mik
Not sure how practical Ivory leather is, but that does look like an
extremely nice place to do some miles in - regardless of the seat you choose.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm
by IanF
That’s a lot of car for the money!
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 1:35 pm
by GG.
mik wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 12:32 pm
Not sure how practical Ivory leather is, but that does look like an
extremely nice place to do some miles in - regardless of the seat you choose.
From experience the ivory leather is fine. Main issue is getting shiny but that’s common with black interiors too. No blue transfer from denim that I’ve seen.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 1:41 pm
by IanF
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 pm
by Sundayjumper
IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm
That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.
However ! For a Range Rover with
more LWB, for
less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 6:46 pm
by John
I've been to Stamford Hall VW show today, I need another aircooled VW in my life.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 7:22 pm
by DeskJockey
Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 pm
IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm
That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.
However ! For a Range Rover with
more LWB, for
less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
I'd be mortified if that showed up as my ride.
Re: Today’s want
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 8:43 pm
by Rich B
DeskJockey wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 7:22 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 pm
IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm
That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.
However ! For a Range Rover with
more LWB, for
less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
I'd be mortified if that showed up as my ride.
I think it's great! Like a perfect snapshot of luxury in 1994!
- I have an F87 comp.