Out with the old in the with new M3
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I work for Kaiser.
I would be happy to attend a meet, but my miata is now undergoing an engine rebuild at AR to try and rectify my low oil pressure issue which looks like it might have been bearing clearances.
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It would be fun. I think you would probably just beat me if you shift perfect. I think the Boss 302 is around 12.3-12.4. 11.7 on drag radials though!!
The M3 is probably more like 12.6 or 7 but C&D got something like 12.4 with the DCT so it should be close.
I really did like the Boss 302 but sadly it only has two doors, I also read about problems with chinese built getrag transmissions in the mustangs, but the motor and the suspension are sweet.
The M3 is probably more like 12.6 or 7 but C&D got something like 12.4 with the DCT so it should be close.
I really did like the Boss 302 but sadly it only has two doors, I also read about problems with chinese built getrag transmissions in the mustangs, but the motor and the suspension are sweet.
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I like the functionality of wagons no doubt and it pisses me off that we don't get stuff like the M5 estate, etc I don't really like the cadillac style anyway(although I do like the current CTS-V better than the old one), but the wagon has some weirdness at the C-pillar, it just looks tacked on the sedan. However in no way is it worse than the coupe which just looks bizarre at the back to me.
Have you thought about an E63 AMG. You won't get quite the same handling, but the extra comfort might make up for it. I think it looks very similar to the CTS-v. I wish the front of the CTS-V looked like the regular CTS.

If you do get the M3, please report back with a little writeup. The convertible model is on my list.

If you do get the M3, please report back with a little writeup. The convertible model is on my list.
The 135i has 300+hp?







very jealous