patrick_y
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E39 BMW?
540 V8 BMW? I personally really enjoyed the way the E39 generation of BMW 5er vehicles drove. They were a great balance of comfort and sportiness, and a bit more on the sporty side.
I had an E60 BMW 545i, a vehicle that was another good balance of comfort and sportiness, with a little bit greater comfort emphasis compared to the E39. The E60 545i I drove had a myraid of comfort oriented features such as Active Steering (variable steering ratio) and Dynamic Drive (active hydraulic roll bar suspension) that increased the capability of the car's handling but numbed out some of the feel - it took me over a month to get used to it and about six months of driving to start loving it. I consider the E39 and the E60 the best BMW 5ers. I have just spent some time driving the latest 540i (the brand new model) which is an I6 engine - seems promising.
I've had much more experience in the AWD Huracan, probably around 20 times the mileage in the AWD version than the RWD version. I'd love to get some more seat time in the Huracan, but the blind spot, smallest-in-its-class trunk, and the smallest-in-its class cabin is annoying. Otherwise, I imagine it to be the most reliable and easy to drive of the twocompetitors (Ferrari 458/488 and McLaren 650S/720S). McLaren owners tell me that the McLaren is shockingly smooth and easy to drive once you get used to it. The biggest problem with the Huracan is the blind spot... You simply cannot execute an emergency lane change in the Huracan because you can't see what's in the other lane. I'm told that the McLaren coupes have a much more manageable blind spot, so I'm curious about the McLaren now.
What are your thoughts about the McLaren 12C/650S? I saw the 720S at Quail and was mightily impressed!
Unsung Genius - Tada-san's funbox last laugh
Yes it’s childish. I guess some of us never grow up. Constantly looking for every opportunity to have her sideways. T o tease out her tail and keep her balanced there on the cliff edge of orgasm. Or tweak her helm to step out learily and catch like nervou...
Yet to spend some serious time with this one :)
But your ode to it is quite promising!
ahh the hachi-roku....I was toying with the idea of getting this car (used) or the new rolex day date.
whichever it is, the car will be a manual one of course. Lets see....Have to test drive them and decide between the 86 or the BRZ.
A perfect concept, but with a few flaws...
When the Toyota 86 debuted, I applauded Toyota for bringing this to market. This is exactly what the industry needed. Then I drove one, a stock one, for nearly 1000 miles, 1500 kilometers, and I couldn't sing its praises anymore. Drove it in heavy Los Ang...
Interesting insight
Not sure what bias ratio was chosen but this torsen is 'tight' in full lock turns. Also the rear brakes activate to control the 'slipping' wheel if needed when this happens on looser surfaces. This can feel clunky but is normal. Not sure what tyres you ha...
I definitely had one with the bad tires...
I had one with touring tires, Michelins if I recall correctly. I was rather surprised that the tires had such limited grip. My normal car has Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires; so that's my baseline. But the Toyota 86 is definitely a great concept and we n...
"limited grip"
Hi Patrick, If your baseline is Mich Pilot SS then I understand. 8-) That is a whopping amount of stick. I'm less fussed about that, the thing I am always looking for is progression. The Primacys just don't seem to have that in the damp and cold UK especi...
E39 BMW?
540 V8 BMW? I personally really enjoyed the way the E39 generation of BMW 5er vehicles drove. They were a great balance of comfort and sportiness, and a bit more on the sporty side. I had an E60 BMW 545i, a vehicle that was another good balance of comfort...
Funny the cars we are talking about in the same thread as GT86.....
2-10x the price and 1.5 - 3.5x the power..... Patrick, I guess it all depends on what you're looking for. You're lucky to have the problem. At these levels I think it is hairsplitting differences as to whatever floats your boat. I am very driven by the dr...
Good to know about the McLaren...
I'll have to pay attention to that. It's a flat crank V8 built by Ricardo, it shouldn't sound too bad. There's also a Sport Exhaust optional extra. I recall the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, it had an amazing sound and amazing looks. Unfortunately not much ...
"Flat crank V8....." "...shouldn't sound bad"
Well it may have been designed, engineered and developed by the unsung Ricardo, but the customer, MCL, still chose the sound. Don't let the Huracan's so called blindspot put you off. Spread the mirrors wider than usual.