Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?

I just order a 2009 BMW M3 coupe.

Dave

I just picked up my 2009 BMW M3 coupe at the BMW Performance Center.

Dave

Macdadtexas, I love modding Mustangs. I autocrossed my '88 5.0LX for almost 15 years in the SCCA's ESP class. It was fast and fun and, as you say, I could easily blow the doors off many (most) Porsches. The car was very reliable and had only the classic Mustang weaknesses, like a repeatedly replaced heater core and other minor things.

I've gone to the dark side now and just took delivery of a 2009 BMW M3 coupe. I think of it as the ultimate Mustang handling wise. I've ordered a 4.10 rear, throttle bodies, exhaust and a couple of other tweaks to install next month. I'll probably stay normally aspirated, but like you, I'd like to break that 4-second 0-60. (We're at 4.1 as delivered).

Over at the BMW forum several dumb asses were showing their ignorance about Mustangs. I told them, "Watch out and don't get caught in the wrong gear." ;-)

Dave

My 2009 BMW M3 coupe came out of 2008 bonus money. I put way, way more money in savings than I spent, but we DID buy the car and take a cruise. My 2009 revenue is starting significantly behind the end of 2008 pace, but there's still 10.5 months to go and I'm working several meaty prospects that could more than make up the shortfall.

After all, that's what business is about, reacting to changes and constantly reshaping the model. I look at all the market displacement as a great chance to be creative and build wealth. If you weren't entrepreneurial before, now is the time to put your ideas to work.

Dave

Oklala said:
"2007 BMW 328 sedan for a little over a year now. I still find owning it exciting. My first "nice" car, it cost more than three times my first three cars combined. As much as I like the beemer, its not a Boxster. I purchased the used sedan over the coupe just save money for the Porsche."

Congrats on the 328.

The Boxter is nice, particularly the Cayman S, BUT you need to try the M3. It's an incredible performance car with a ton of civilization. Since you're into BMW now, give the M3 a try before jumping to the P.

Dave

Dinan, very intersting. Can you hear the refined highs of the Focals over the noise of the rotary's raucous exhaust??? Just kidding, I know they're sponsors, not installed in the racecar.

BTW, I suppose, given your handle, that you have a Dinan BMW. If so, which one?

I drive a 2009 E92 M3 with a "Dinan" nameplate mounted inside the trunk in recognition of my Dinan final drive, spring kit, throttle bodies, chip, etc. and I'm a member of the RMC BMMW CCA and active autocrosser.

See you at RMAF, if not at BMW CCA. ;-)

Dave