Thinking of swinging the other way M4

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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Huwbert » Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:45 pm

Ian_C wrote:If you can see the body needs some attention through the wrap, does it not make you question what else is hidden under the wrap?
I'm with Ian on this.
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:15 pm

Look ok but awful to drive!
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by MikeFish » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:18 pm

535dboy wrote:Look ok but awful to drive!
Huh? Are you being sarcastic? Isn't that the whole point of them?

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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:27 pm

MikeFish wrote:
535dboy wrote:Look ok but awful to drive!
Huh? Are you being sarcastic? Isn't that the whole point of them?
I think they look nice and that one is ok too (I see he has nicked the colour scheme for the wheels off the limited edition exige Cup)

They are a major frustration to drive both on road and track (driven them a lot at Goodwood and Thruxton) and the sound is dull

Just my personal experience opinion of course !
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by MikeFish » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:28 pm

Ah ok, I've never driven one but thought they were meant to drive well.

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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Shinobi675 » Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:38 am

Human Joist wrote:The m4 is an epic car so I can see where your coming from. Just be warned at some point very soon you may suddenly decide you also like men and fizzy wine and clothes that don't fit.
I'll have a babychame!

I was set on an m4 until Ross's b8 came up. I'm not regretting it! The m4 is lovely but the stealer wouldn't do a deal and that night Ross's came up so bought that.

Tough one. M4 is more focused but B8 is a nicer place to be.
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Shinobi675 » Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:39 am

Human Joist wrote:The m4 is an epic car so I can see where your coming from. Just be warned at some point very soon you may suddenly decide you also like men and fizzy wine and clothes that don't fit.
I'll have a babychame!

I was set on an m4 until Ross's b8 came up. I'm not regretting it! The m4 is lovely but the stealer wouldn't do a deal and that night Ross's came up so bought that.

Tough one. M4 is more focused but B8 is a nicer place to be.
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Shinobi675 » Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:42 am

Human Joist wrote:The m4 is an epic car so I can see where your coming from. Just be warned at some point very soon you may suddenly decide you also like men and fizzy wine and clothes that don't fit.
I'll have a babychame!

I was set on an m4 until Ross's b8 came up. I'm not regretting it! The m4 is lovely but the stealer wouldn't do a deal and that night Ross's came up so bought that.

Tough one. M4 is more focused but B8 is a nicer place to be.
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by MikeFish » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:38 am

Steady, you'll be getting tipsy at this rate. How many babychams can you drink?

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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by JCviggen » Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:52 am

535dboy wrote: They are a major frustration to drive both on road and track (driven them a lot at Goodwood and Thruxton) and the sound is dull

Inclined to agree - I only drove an M2 for a week but going on that I found the car very dull. I didn't drive it on track but having a hard time understanding the journos who love the M2. Maybe my B7 and Cayman have spoiled me in terms of sound but still. Nice car but nowhere near worth that kind of money. No sound, dead steering and very average interior.

Also, DCT is OK but it's no PDK. Felt much more regular autobox-y than a sporty dual clutch.
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Shinobi675 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:59 am

JCviggen wrote:
535dboy wrote: They are a major frustration to drive both on road and track (driven them a lot at Goodwood and Thruxton) and the sound is dull

Inclined to agree - I only drove an M2 for a week but going on that I found the car very dull. I didn't drive it on track but having a hard time understanding the journos who love the M2. Maybe my B7 and Cayman have spoiled me in terms of sound but still. Nice car but nowhere near worth that kind of money. No sound, dead steering and very average interior.

Also, DCT is OK but it's no PDK. Felt much more regular autobox-y than a sporty dual clutch.
Wow that's really interesting. I really liked the look of the m2, but the dealer basically said cash today, car in October! And that was 2 months ago...
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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by Human Joist » Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:20 pm

Would be good on a track but think to live with every day there are more options.

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Re: Thinking of swinging the other way M4

Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:29 pm

Human Joist wrote:Would be good on a track but think to live with every day there are more options.
That's were they are not
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