Defend your Stook!
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From: mount airy
I am a former Z3 owner (1.9L). I loved everything about that car except: 1) weak engine (150hp)
And 2) BMW reliability
I sold the Z3 4 years ago.
One day I test drove a Boxster S and a S2000 (both were used so I felt safe exploring the full power band).
I'd call it a draw. Except a new Boxster S cost $55K
Now I figured either the Boxster S is over priced or the S2000 is underpriced.
Anyway Honda has a first rate reliability record and that 9000 rpm redline is in a world of its own
And 2) BMW reliability
I sold the Z3 4 years ago.
One day I test drove a Boxster S and a S2000 (both were used so I felt safe exploring the full power band).
I'd call it a draw. Except a new Boxster S cost $55K
Now I figured either the Boxster S is over priced or the S2000 is underpriced.
Anyway Honda has a first rate reliability record and that 9000 rpm redline is in a world of its own
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From: Indy, In.
Originally posted by Siepel
What is the point of my story?? Well, the point is that the reason why I love my Stook cannot be explained by words or figures, but by the extreme intense big ass grin on my face the whole trip back. Right than and there, I realized I own my perfect car!!!
Happy cruising!
Siepel
What is the point of my story?? Well, the point is that the reason why I love my Stook cannot be explained by words or figures, but by the extreme intense big ass grin on my face the whole trip back. Right than and there, I realized I own my perfect car!!!
Happy cruising!
Siepel
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From: Land of the landeaus
I'll give you 9,001 reasons.
Here's the first:
"Every drive to fetch a half gallon of milk, not across the street, but 20 miles away feels like the first test drive."
As for the other 9,000 reasons, refer to the start button.
Here's the first:
"Every drive to fetch a half gallon of milk, not across the street, but 20 miles away feels like the first test drive."
As for the other 9,000 reasons, refer to the start button.
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From: Bowie
I had the S dyno'ed back a couple of months ago. There were many other cars running through the dyno. They sounded good, but you could hear the valves/pistons getting upset near redline. But, when the S gets to 8,500 rpm the engine sound changes to a F1 scream. God I love that sound. I down shift to first or second going under bridges and tunnels just to hear it echo back.
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From: Lumberton, NJ
Originally posted by Russ
I'll give you 9,001 reasons.
Here's the first:
"Every drive to fetch a half gallon of milk, not across the street, but 20 miles away feels like the first test drive."
As for the other 9,000 reasons, refer to the start button.
I'll give you 9,001 reasons.
Here's the first:
"Every drive to fetch a half gallon of milk, not across the street, but 20 miles away feels like the first test drive."
As for the other 9,000 reasons, refer to the start button.
for it.....that one made me