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#1. RE: S4 - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:03:21 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: S4 I will let the emotions subside and go test drive the cars again. I was just so so amazed with the B6 (gobs of torque, super nice interior) that I almost closed the deal on the 30th. Somehow I never fell in love with my 328i (E46). Its just ummmm. One of the local guys here offered me to test drive his car with coil over and larger and wider wheels (17 *8). Plus I have all weather tires with stock suspension, plus its not a 'go' type of car (perhaps the auto?). Audi's are a financial suicide (for a lack of better term). A 2005 S4 with all options and 18K miles has a residual of low $30K (hence a good value here and I do plan on keeping the car for another 5 years) compared to an 05 M3 which still is in the $40K range. The 2000 B5s with 80Kish goes for $13Kish plus add some minor go fast goodies (the B6 felt amazing out of the box). Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' sedans out there. I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i (this will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). Ahmad
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#2. RE: [E36M3] RE: S4 - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:38:38 -0800 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: S4 What about the new 335i??? -----Original Message----- Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' sedans out there. I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i (this will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). Ahmad
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#3. Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 - from Scott M
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:40:19 -0800 From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 I had a 330i sport package w/ 5-speed for less than 6 months. It didn't float my boat either. Replaced it with the CTS-V. Which has since been lemoned. And now I'm alternating between my truck and a pro-touring prepped 69 Camaro. I'm happy with that arrangement for now. Dedicated race car here too - hence the truck for towing duty, Scott On Jan 3, 2007, at 12:05 PM, Ahmad Lutfeali wrote: > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:03:21 -0500 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: S4 > > > I will let the emotions subside and go test drive the cars again. > I was > just so so amazed with the B6 (gobs of torque, super nice interior) > that I > almost closed the deal on the 30th. > > Somehow I never fell in love with my 328i (E46). Its just ummmm. > One of the > local guys here offered me to test drive his car with coil over and > larger > and wider wheels (17 *8). Plus I have all weather tires with stock > suspension, plus its not a 'go' type of car (perhaps the auto?). > > Audi's are a financial suicide (for a lack of better term). A 2005 > S4 with > all options and 18K miles has a residual of low $30K (hence a good > value > here and I do plan on keeping the car for another 5 years) compared > to an 05 > M3 which still is in the $40K range. The 2000 B5s with 80Kish goes for > $13Kish plus add some minor go fast goodies (the B6 felt amazing > out of the > box). > > Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' > sedans out > there. > > I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i > (this > will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). > > Ahmad > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:08:32 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 There's a complete lack of a "true" sports sedan now that BMW stopped making the 4 door M3. If they'd made a 4 door E46 M3, I'dve bought on in a heartbeat. Audi's are great cars to buy off lease, CPO'd from the dealer. After 3 years you can get them for almost fifty cents on the dollar and they come with a bumper to bumper 100k mile warranty. You save yourself all the depreciation and you're covered under warranty for a long time... A local dealer here has a '05 S4 avant and they're asking $20k less than a new '07, now that's some depreciation, $10k a year, ouch. You should be able to find a B5 S4 with 50k miles on it or less for under $15k. The B6 has a nicer interior with the recaros, and the V8 has great torque, but it doesn't have the power potential of the B5. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:03:21 -0500 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" > Subject: RE: S4 > > > I will let the emotions subside and go test drive the cars again. I was > just so so amazed with the B6 (gobs of torque, super nice interior) that I > almost closed the deal on the 30th. > > Somehow I never fell in love with my 328i (E46). Its just ummmm. One of the > local guys here offered me to test drive his car with coil over and larger > and wider wheels (17 *8). Plus I have all weather tires with stock > suspension, plus its not a 'go' type of car (perhaps the auto?). > > Audi's are a financial suicide (for a lack of better term). A 2005 S4 with > all options and 18K miles has a residual of low $30K (hence a good value > here and I do plan on keeping the car for another 5 years) compared to an 05 > M3 which still is in the $40K range. The 2000 B5s with 80Kish goes for > $13Kish plus add some minor go fast goodies (the B6 felt amazing out of the > box). > > Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' sedans out > there. > > I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i (this > will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). > > Ahmad > > >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:38:32 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 Audi's...Ask scott Montana about replacing turbo's...It seems you have to pull the engine to get to one of the turbo's...You can estimate the cost for that one...then there is the lack of any type of value over the long haul... If the Audi service is anything like it is where I live get ready for lack of service ;-) And they understeer like pigs... Ultimate daily driver's...E36m3 four door with a nice turbo, or Eurosport Twin screw...M5 speed without the M5 maintance. Or a 540i with a six speed and a SC'er...M5 speed for less.. My personal ultimate Daily Driver...A 540i wagon, with a six speed, SC'er, and nice suspension and brake package! Of course with a 525i badge on it... Gary boost is your friend... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott M" <smlists@pacbell.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:40:19 -0800 > From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 > > I had a 330i sport package w/ 5-speed for less than 6 months. It didn't > float my boat either. > Replaced it with the CTS-V. Which has since been lemoned. > And now I'm alternating between my truck and a pro-touring prepped 69 > Camaro. I'm happy with that arrangement for now. > Dedicated race car here too - hence the truck for towing duty, > > Scott > > On Jan 3, 2007, at 12:05 PM, Ahmad Lutfeali wrote: > >> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:03:21 -0500 >> From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> >> Subject: RE: S4 >> >> >> I will let the emotions subside and go test drive the cars again. I was >> just so so amazed with the B6 (gobs of torque, super nice interior) that >> I >> almost closed the deal on the 30th. >> >> Somehow I never fell in love with my 328i (E46). Its just ummmm. One of >> the >> local guys here offered me to test drive his car with coil over and >> larger >> and wider wheels (17 *8). Plus I have all weather tires with stock >> suspension, plus its not a 'go' type of car (perhaps the auto?). >> >> Audi's are a financial suicide (for a lack of better term). A 2005 S4 >> with >> all options and 18K miles has a residual of low $30K (hence a good value >> here and I do plan on keeping the car for another 5 years) compared to >> an 05 >> M3 which still is in the $40K range. The 2000 B5s with 80Kish goes for >> $13Kish plus add some minor go fast goodies (the B6 felt amazing out of >> the >> box). >> >> Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' sedans >> out >> there. >> >> I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i >> (this >> will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). >> >> Ahmad >> >> >> >> >> ************************************************* >> Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: >> >> Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com >> Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com >> Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com >> Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com >> Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com >> Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com >> >> DIGEST INFORMATION: >> http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >> ************************************************* >> >> > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#6. RE:[E36M3] still wanna CTSV? Abusing the General - from m3 drvr
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Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:10:24 -0500 From: "m3 drvr" <m3bro@hotmail.com> Subject: RE:[E36M3] still wanna CTSV? Abusing the General Dave, I think you maybe right. I love my M3 and I really like BMW but I have read many a horror story (with no video like this, FUNNY) about M3 in the Roundel Mag. Clyde >From: "Dave Flogaus" <dave-m3fan@comcast.net> >Reply-To: "Dave Flogaus" <dave-m3fan@comcast.net> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: RE:[E36M3] still wanna CTSV? Abusing the General >Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 21:35:28 -0600 > >Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:30:49 -0500 >From: "Dave Flogaus" <dave-m3fan@comcast.net> >Subject: RE:[E36M3] still wanna CTSV? Abusing the General > >OK... >My M3 is still awesome... > >From Santa I Got some nice LeatherZ brand Alcantara Handbrake and Shift >Boots with M stitching... > >"MMMmmmm. M colors!" > >FWIW: >My Dad's former '04 CTS-V had a noisy diff (fixed under warranty), but was >otherwise a dead-nuts-reliable (lower budget) All-American Rip-off of a >cross between Darth Vader's Helmet and an E39 M5. > >At least they are trying... > >Mr. Complainer here is obviously angry. >He's rather comical... BUT > >Is it me, or isn't he kinda like a jockey calling Barbaro a shitty horse >after his leg broke? > >Doesn't OnStar have to dispatch Roadside assistance? >Why keep driving/beating the poor thing when its broken? > >IMHO, BMW ain't likely to do much better to come get you on a Sunday... > >My .02 > >Dave Flogaus >dave-m3fan@comcast.net > >95 M3 LWT >CCA# 123862 > > > >************************************************* >Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > >Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com >Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com >Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com >Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com >Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com >Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > _________________________________________________________________ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmemailtaglinenov06&FORM=WLMTAG
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:28:42 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 Pulling the motor to replace the turbos is an 8-12 hour job depending on the shop. There's a shop in Cali that charges $750 in labor to do it, although $1500 is more typical. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:38:32 -0600 > From: "Gary" > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 > > Audi's...Ask scott Montana about replacing turbo's...It seems you have to > pull the engine to get to one of the turbo's...You can estimate the cost for > that one...then there is the lack of any type of value over the long haul... > If the Audi service is anything like it is where I live get ready for lack > of service ;-) > > And they understeer like pigs... > > Ultimate daily driver's...E36m3 four door with a nice turbo, or Eurosport > Twin screw...M5 speed without the M5 maintance. Or a 540i with a six speed > and a SC'er...M5 speed for less.. > > My personal ultimate Daily Driver...A 540i wagon, with a six speed, SC'er, > and nice suspension and brake package! Of course with a 525i badge on it... > > Gary > boost is your friend... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott M" > To: "E36M3" > Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 5:05 PM > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 > > > > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:40:19 -0800 > > From: Scott M > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: S4 > > > > I had a 330i sport package w/ 5-speed for less than 6 months. It didn't > > float my boat either. > > Replaced it with the CTS-V. Which has since been lemoned. > > And now I'm alternating between my truck and a pro-touring prepped 69 > > Camaro. I'm happy with that arrangement for now. > > Dedicated race car here too - hence the truck for towing duty, > > > > Scott > > > > On Jan 3, 2007, at 12:05 PM, Ahmad Lutfeali wrote: > > > >> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:03:21 -0500 > >> From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" > >> Subject: RE: S4 > >> > >> > >> I will let the emotions subside and go test drive the cars again. I was > >> just so so amazed with the B6 (gobs of torque, super nice interior) that > >> I > >> almost closed the deal on the 30th. > >> > >> Somehow I never fell in love with my 328i (E46). Its just ummmm. One of > >> the > >> local guys here offered me to test drive his car with coil over and > >> larger > >> and wider wheels (17 *8). Plus I have all weather tires with stock > >> suspension, plus its not a 'go' type of car (perhaps the auto?). > >> > >> Audi's are a financial suicide (for a lack of better term). A 2005 S4 > >> with > >> all options and 18K miles has a residual of low $30K (hence a good value > >> here and I do plan on keeping the car for another 5 years) compared to > >> an 05 > >> M3 which still is in the $40K range. The 2000 B5s with 80Kish goes for > >> $13Kish plus add some minor go fast goodies (the B6 felt amazing out of > >> the > >> box). > >> > >> Problem is, there really aren't a whole lot of 'reliable and fun' sedans > >> out > >> there. > >> > >> I have made an appointment to go and test drive some 03-04 ZHP 330i > >> (this > >> will be a daily driven car since the E36 is a dedicated track car). > >> > >> Ahmad > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ************************************************* > >> Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > >> > >> Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > >> Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > >> Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > >> Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > >> Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > >> Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > >> > >> DIGEST INFORMATION: > >> http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > >> ************************************************* > >> > >> > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#8. The Effects Of Drugs And Alcohol On Spider Webs - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:02:19 -0800 (PST) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: The Effects Of Drugs And Alcohol On Spider Webs hehe... http://www.break.com/index/effect_of_drugs_and_alcohol_on_spider_webs.html -jeff 98///Sedan ||| 95///traqdog __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. whiney squeak - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:27:05 -0800 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: whiney squeak Hey all, I'm thinking my alternator bearings are getting shot, as when then car is running, there is a bit of a squeak that changes in correlation with engine speed. It seems a little bit louder when the engine is cold, but it could just be my ears tricking me. It sounds a little like the belts are slipping very slightly, but as the belts are only a year old and they feel tight, I really doubt it. Anyway, anyone ever experienced this noise? Is this noise a common indicator of a failing alternator? If it is my alternator, I wanted to confirm that the 140A and 80A Bosch alternators were interchangeable without any modifications anything. Or perhaps my PS pump...? hrm... I don't really know how to diagnose this one for sure.. Brian build 8/95
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#10. Ireland Engineering Products - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:08:08 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Ireland Engineering Products Anyone using Ireland Engineering products? I am considering their exhaust, motor mounts and sub-frame bushings. The prices are too good to simply ignore. Comments appreciated Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams