changing your scooby for a highpowered BMW thoughts
19 December 2006, 11:07 PM
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changing your scooby for a highpowered BMW thoughts
due to a nasty crash i thought i would try a 328 bmw for a bit
what a mistake, i should have got another scooby
the bm has poo traction in the wet, and if that back end steps out in the wet, it just doesnt come back like the scooby
handling is ok in the dry but its just not a mark on the scooby.
p.s. im comparing cars of similar age (1997)
what a mistake, i should have got another scooby
the bm has poo traction in the wet, and if that back end steps out in the wet, it just doesnt come back like the scooby
handling is ok in the dry but its just not a mark on the scooby.
p.s. im comparing cars of similar age (1997)
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19 December 2006, 11:27 PM
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i wouldn't consider changin a scoob for an old bmw.. I thought it would mean an m3 or m5 when i read the title. Try a newer bmw or a decent one then see what you think mate!! That will change your mind i expect!!
19 December 2006, 11:27 PM
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I contemplated a 328Ci after getting shut of my IS200
I tried one but the Legacy I saw was more impressive
Not keep on losing traction to be honest!
It tends to end up either in your **** going or the back end going.......through a hedge
I tried one but the Legacy I saw was more impressive
Not keep on losing traction to be honest!
It tends to end up either in your **** going or the back end going.......through a hedge
20 December 2006, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by STI Craig
due to a nasty crash i thought i would try a 328 bmw for a bit
what a mistake, i should have got another scooby
the bm has poo traction in the wet, and if that back end steps out in the wet, it just doesnt come back like the scooby
handling is ok in the dry but its just not a mark on the scooby.
p.s. im comparing cars of similar age (1997)
what a mistake, i should have got another scooby
the bm has poo traction in the wet, and if that back end steps out in the wet, it just doesnt come back like the scooby
handling is ok in the dry but its just not a mark on the scooby.
p.s. im comparing cars of similar age (1997)
I suppose it depends what you are used to though - why did you desert the scooby after your "nasty crash" though?
20 December 2006, 12:05 PM
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Thats just 4wd withdrawal symptoms kicking in, embrace the lack of traction and enjoy it, my car is Front Wheel Drive and has poo traction and thats not exactly fun.
Or just drive a bit slower ?
Or just drive a bit slower ?
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20 December 2006, 12:12 PM
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I recently sold my MY00 turbo and bought a 97 328 coupe, yes they are more **** end happy (it is RWD 
) but it drives superbly. I do miss the power and AWD road holding of the scoob but not dissapointed in the BMW.
My advice, learn to drive (or buy a pushbike)
) but it drives superbly. I do miss the power and AWD road holding of the scoob but not dissapointed in the BMW.My advice, learn to drive (or buy a pushbike)
20 December 2006, 01:34 PM
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Me also thinks you bought the wrong car...a 328 certainly isnt a "sports car", more of a GT.
What you need is an LSD for it , then you can have some fun.
Id also agree with Nat, my old BM will hustle but it takes commitment, especially in the wet but with the LSD its more than manageable.
What you need is an LSD for it , then you can have some fun.
Id also agree with Nat, my old BM will hustle but it takes commitment, especially in the wet but with the LSD its more than manageable.
20 December 2006, 07:41 PM
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Maybe its just Scoobs flatter those with no real talent, I am not saying I have any but perhaps going to a car you have to drive rather than it drive you causes some to come down to earth with a bump ??
20 December 2006, 08:22 PM
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ive owned 5 scoobs, a 328is, an E36 M3 evo, a E46 M3 manual and an E39 M5 (2001)
the 328 was a joke, there aint no power in them things, I kept it 3 weeks, as thats how long it took to sell,
M3 evo = AWESOME
M3 E46 = Awesome
M5 E39 = Miserable big barge
Stick with the scooby if you want all weather action, its 4wd that attracts me everytime hence ive now got an Rs6
the 328 was a joke, there aint no power in them things, I kept it 3 weeks, as thats how long it took to sell,
M3 evo = AWESOME
M3 E46 = Awesome
M5 E39 = Miserable big barge
Stick with the scooby if you want all weather action, its 4wd that attracts me everytime hence ive now got an Rs6
20 December 2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bbigman2000
M5 E39 = Miserable big barge
Stick with the scooby if you want all weather action, its 4wd that attracts me everytime hence ive now got an Rs6
Stick with the scooby if you want all weather action, its 4wd that attracts me everytime hence ive now got an Rs6
20 December 2006, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike123
Hmm Interesting view, I find it quite amazing at how much stick you can give mine with the DSC switched on. With it off, it becomes a bit tail happier but nothing out the ordinary for a torquey 200bhp rwd car.
I suppose it depends what you are used to though - why did you desert the scooby after your "nasty crash" though?
I suppose it depends what you are used to though - why did you desert the scooby after your "nasty crash" though?
But was prob expecting similar performance, (deno y the scoob had 300bhp)
My dad has the 530D and that is much better than mine, I think I was just expecting too much from it, but saying that it does have an excellent compromise of handling and comfortable.
To be honest im just being a moaner, I bought the wrong car and now I feel sorry for my self as I don’t like to drive it
im now in the process of finding another scooby
Ps. Sorry for the confusion between bigger engined bm`s a M cars
20 December 2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Robbie T
I recently sold my MY00 turbo and bought a 97 328 coupe, yes they are more **** end happy (it is RWD ) but it drives superbly. I do miss the power and AWD road holding of the scoob but not dissapointed in the BMW.
My advice, learn to drive (or buy a pushbike)
) but it drives superbly. I do miss the power and AWD road holding of the scoob but not dissapointed in the BMW.My advice, learn to drive (or buy a pushbike)
also i had a push bike but i broke it
20 December 2006, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Thats just 4wd withdrawal symptoms kicking in, embrace the lack of traction and enjoy it, my car is Front Wheel Drive and has poo traction and thats not exactly fun.
Or just drive a bit slower ?
Or just drive a bit slower ?
so true hehe
21 December 2006, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by austen_wrx
So you are saying the RS6 is a better car to drive than an e39 M5??? Are you in insane??? E39 M5 is an absolutley amazing car, expensive to maintain, but amazing!!
MUCH faster than an M5 no matter what you read on the net.
Yes the M5 is a capable car and fun for a few days but no, you cant live with it for long, and you dare not try and overtake in the wet.
And erm, I find it unlikely you are qualified to throw judgement down as you clearly have not owned either car.
Oh and the M5 is CHEAP to maintain compared to an RS6, let me assure you of that, my RS6 has had about 10k of maintainance this year.
You'll maintain a M5 for a fraction of that.
21 December 2006, 01:43 AM
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RS6? Have nearly bought one for the Mrs, though it would be second hand and from Audi Germany.
Love the car, and doubt they will make one like that again.
Scooby is Scooby, and a T25 would make me happy, except for the boot space!
Love the car, and doubt they will make one like that again.
Scooby is Scooby, and a T25 would make me happy, except for the boot space!
21 December 2006, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bbigman2000
And erm, I find it unlikely you are qualified to throw judgement down as you clearly have not owned either car.
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Sold it in September to get an A6 Avant Tdi and an Elise for fun times. Done the combined family and fun car for a few year, but there is always a compromise, so bought one of each instead.
You login name seems to suit you when you are hidden behind a keyboard
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21 December 2006, 08:27 AM
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I'm in the process of trying to decide wether to swap my 350bhp WRX 2001 bugeye for an E36 EVO M3 S'reg (1999?)
I've found the subaru boring now and bought myself an RSS Gtst for a bit of fun and love the RWD action.....it actually makes you feel like YOU, the driver, hit the right line and made the drive what it was.....so RWD doesn't bother me in the slightest....
bbig, do you think this would be a good move?
I've found the subaru boring now and bought myself an RSS Gtst for a bit of fun and love the RWD action.....it actually makes you feel like YOU, the driver, hit the right line and made the drive what it was.....so RWD doesn't bother me in the slightest....
bbig, do you think this would be a good move?
21 December 2006, 09:29 AM
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Austen., great so you have owned an M5 im unsure even now how this leaves you qualified to slate the RS6, which is in a completley different league to the M5.
And I dont need to hide behind any keyboard, im 6ft 1 and 21 stone of muscle, and I run a company supplying bouncers to nightclubs, and im easily contactable through my profile, how is that hiding ?
Tripple OG, a 99 S M3 evo, will be a SMG gearbox wont it ? Id aoid that like the plague, but if its a manual yes definitley.
And I dont need to hide behind any keyboard, im 6ft 1 and 21 stone of muscle, and I run a company supplying bouncers to nightclubs, and im easily contactable through my profile, how is that hiding ?
Tripple OG, a 99 S M3 evo, will be a SMG gearbox wont it ? Id aoid that like the plague, but if its a manual yes definitley.
21 December 2006, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bbigman2000
slate the RS6, which is in a completley different league to the M5.
Do you supply spacer hoppers as well??
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