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Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 02-14-2025, 10:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,572
Posted By TheStanman
Looks good and great garage. Personally, I'd...

Looks good and great garage. Personally, I'd think carefully about 22" wheels. Looks are subjective (I personally dislike huge wheels with rubber band tires), but objectively the ride and handling...
Forum: G90 / G99 M5 Pricing, Ordering, Tracking, Delivery 01-07-2025, 09:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 22,885
Posted By TheStanman
Yes, V8 requires PHEV to meet emissions...

Yes, V8 requires PHEV to meet emissions regulations over full G90 lifecycle. It also makes it much cheaper outside US due to taxes and incentives. Same reason Porsche had to drop the Cayenne Turbo GT...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 09-22-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,435
Posted By TheStanman
Many OEMs have made manual AWD cars...WRX, Evo,...

Many OEMs have made manual AWD cars...WRX, Evo, Wrangler, Carrera 4S, R8, etc.

I imagine it would require BMW to invest in their manual and other components and just no business case for a niche...
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 09-10-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,014
Posted By TheStanman
Exactly. "Turbo S" is a very different brand...

Exactly. "Turbo S" is a very different brand ethos than M. Maximum luxury, acceleration, and features rather than track-focused car. Porsche doesn't put a PHEV into their GT or "Turbo GT" cars. Also...
Forum: G80 M3 /G82 M4 versus... 04-18-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,942
Posted By TheStanman
True launch control (DCT) can only be done with...

True launch control (DCT) can only be done with LC. Usually there's no way to drop the clutch at 5K in neutral.

Now that LC has been added to torque converters over the past ~5 years, I agree...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 01-31-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 145,146
Posted By TheStanman
Was shocked to see so many positive reactions to...

Was shocked to see so many positive reactions to the flat-bottom wheel, which are generally a bad thing in the enthusiast community (e g , C8 Corvette, R8). Gimmick that looks "cool" but is worse to...
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 12-28-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By TheStanman
I agree - there will absolutely be growing pains...

I agree - there will absolutely be growing pains as EVs become more common. However, these growing pains don't have to be the gimmicks. The real growing pains are adjusting to the realities of an EV...
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 12-28-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By TheStanman
Yes, both the ability to turn off (or not use)...

Yes, both the ability to turn off (or not use) the gimmicks, and the fact that there is a real substantiative car underneath, are the reasons it's not a deal breaker for me.

It's just a personal...
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 12-28-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By TheStanman
Good to hear that from an owner. Both getting...

Good to hear that from an owner. Both getting accustomed to the gimmicks, and improving iD8.5 usability with familiarity and shortcuts. I assumed that was the case, but happy to hear.

Regarding...
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 12-26-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By TheStanman
i5 Test Drive Review

I test drove the BMW i5 last week, in both 40e and M60 versions. I figure I’d share my review in case it’s helpful for anyone (and it's helpful reflection for me).

My Situation
I currently drive...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 11-05-2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,846
Posted By TheStanman
That was a great video - car performed so well...

That was a great video - car performed so well with Misha behind the wheel (and 2 other passengers!). He definitely drives way too risky sometimes. Evidenced by the 2 accidents he's had since I...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 10-12-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 339,052
Posted By TheStanman
If it's priced too high ($150K+), we'll just see...

If it's priced too high ($150K+), we'll just see big discounts. Just like we are with the XM.
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 10-05-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,224
Posted By TheStanman
Everyone should be leasing, not buying, an i5 (or...

Everyone should be leasing, not buying, an i5 (or any EV for that matter). All EVs are going to continue seeing massive depreciation over the next several years. Not only are new models getting...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 10-05-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,792
Posted By TheStanman
Seriously. I don't understand how BMW thought...

Seriously. I don't understand how BMW thought removing cupholders for CS models ever made sense. It makes a much worse daily while offering no performance benefits. There's a reason why much more...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 10-05-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,147
Posted By TheStanman
Have you not checked out the tests? XM is slowest...

Have you not checked out the tests? XM is slowest M car available - SUV or not. Slower than the new M2 or X3M. Joe Achilles has a nice race against an M2 in one of his reviews.

Not that I care....
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 07-22-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 43,313
Posted By TheStanman
I think probably around that early on. If you...

I think probably around that early on. If you wait a year or two, I expect it'll be very low, potentially down to even ~$500/month

We're entering a phase where EV supply is starting to far...
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 06-08-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 46,770
Posted By TheStanman
While prices are pretty steep, that vast majority...

While prices are pretty steep, that vast majority will be leased to receive the $7500 tax credit.

BMW is already doing heavy discounting on their new EVs (iX and i7). Combine discounts with tax...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 05-27-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 28,163
Posted By TheStanman
I think most people are criticizing BMW, not the...

I think most people are criticizing BMW, not the buyer. People are free to spend their money how they choose and should buy what makes them happy.

My issue is with BMW for delivering such a...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 05-10-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,142
Posted By TheStanman
So in your time with the car, you felt BMW was...

So in your time with the car, you felt BMW was unsuccessful in capturing the CS magic on the M3 like they were with M2 and M5?

If so, that's disappointing. Hopefully we get more journalist and...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 05-10-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,142
Posted By TheStanman
Exactly - CS models are not about straght-line...

Exactly - CS models are not about straght-line speed. They're about chassis feel and driver engagement that have nothing to do with what you see on a spec sheet.

The main question I have is...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 05-07-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,142
Posted By TheStanman
Great to hear! As others stated, BMW does seem to...

Great to hear! As others stated, BMW does seem to vastly improve CS models beyond spec sheet. Modern M cars intentionally kill steering feel and make suspension overly stiff at the expense of ride...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 04-30-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 21,208
Posted By TheStanman
Great spec and really unique. Well done.

Great spec and really unique. Well done.
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 01-19-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 77,924
Posted By TheStanman
I believe the original comment was about the...

I believe the original comment was about the screen and integration, not the graphics. ID8 graphics are generally well received.

Personally, my issue is with the poor usability rather than...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 01-19-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 77,924
Posted By TheStanman
Regarding this M3 CS, looks fine but ultimately...

Regarding this M3 CS, looks fine but ultimately comes down to how it drives, which can only be assessed by driving it. The CS magic is in the tuning, not mechanical differences. I'm optimistic based...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 01-19-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 77,924
Posted By TheStanman
100%. Don't forget base vs Competition. PLUS the...

100%. Don't forget base vs Competition. PLUS the strengthening of M-perf models, which are blurring the lines with real M cars. E.g., M engine in the new M60i models, the same trans, LSDs in M340i, M...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 11-21-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,227
Posted By TheStanman
100%. Hugely underrated channel. It's gotten...

100%. Hugely underrated channel. It's gotten better as he's expanded his scope and become.less obsessed with all things AMG.

I'm also very envious of his collection of cars.
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 09-28-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,870
Posted By TheStanman
Nope never. And it doesn't matter how good it is...

Nope never. And it doesn't matter how good it is - I have no interest, especially if I have anybody in the car with me.

It must be one of the areas with the greatest mismatch between how much...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 08-30-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 36,231
Posted By TheStanman
While that makes sense at first glance, I...

While that makes sense at first glance, I actually think PHEVs are harder on mechanical bits. Very frequent and abrupt turning off/on engines, engaging trans, etc. Plus they don't get to and stay at...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 08-19-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 42,792
Posted By TheStanman
It's a real bummer that the 992.2 is losing the...

It's a real bummer that the 992.2 is losing the analog tach. It's beautifully crafted detail that I personally love.

However, it's important to distinguish between displays and people's primary...
Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics 08-11-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,653
Posted By TheStanman
Totally agree with this review. Ironic that one...

Totally agree with this review. Ironic that one of BMW's cheapest cars is also it's purest driver's car and most akin to what made BMW famous.

I remember when BMW was so adamant about a 50-50...
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