BMW people; what's their obsession with Mustang GT's?

[JFBullitt]

I will add that most of the older 4cyl and 6cyl turbo Bimmers are not much to worry about. But from a light, if you come across anything with "550i", "650i", "M550i", M850i", "750i", and a few others, then you won't be as lucky. Those things with AWD are darn near impossible to beat from the punch. And the newer M2/M3/M4/M5/M8...are monsters.

Eh, I don't want trouble from any turbo 6 BMW(or Supra...) these days, especially not the B58's. Too much guessing involved. Could be bone stock with an intake and exhaust, could be 700whp with a big turbo. The power they gain with just a tune and downpipe is obnoxious.

The V8's are quick but enthusiasts typically don't own/modify them at nearly the same rate.

Regardless, my 2008 335i was an unreliable POS but when it ran right, it could fly.

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[Balr14]

Eh, I don't want trouble from any turbo 6 BMW(or Supra...) these days, especially not the B58's. Too much guessing involved. Could be bone stock with an intake and exhaust, could be 700whp with a big turbo. The power they gain with just a tune and downpipe is obnoxious.

The V8's are quick but enthusiasts typically don't own/modify them at nearly the same rate.

Regardless, my 2008 335i was an unreliable POS but when it ran right, it could fly.

My Z4 with just a 93 octane tune and 4.5lbs of extra boost dynos 445 whp with very strong low end. I really should replace the downpipe. I average 23 mpg, more if my wife is in the car. I love the B58!

 

[hlfbkd420]

I always get problems with the Mopars. No one else.

If you are lined up next to them at a light, and you know they want to race, just look over with a smug look and half assed smile and ask them if they are stock. They may still go, but you don't have to.

Oddly, I don't get challenged on the street much but when I do, it's mostly by Mustangs.

Same here - always some dick heads in ShitPacks or HCs. Funny thing is at Track days (where you can really demonstrate your car's capabilities), the HC's suck - they get killed by cars with half the horsepower.

Most people at the strip during TNT can't drive for shit that first 60' Hardest part of the drag strip. Tires help too!

 

[High Velocity]

I have never understood the fascination with bmw.

They are so boring and plain looking, I mean the new Toyota Camry stands out more then a bmw does.

Not to mention they sound terrible, who thinks a car farting down the road sounds good?

And last but not least, they are some of the most problematic cars on the road.

 

[blitzburgh]

2023 Rankings.

Highest-Ranked Brands
Lexus ranks highest overall in vehicle dependability, with a score of 133 PP100. Other premium brands ranking high for vehicle dependability include Genesis (144 PP100), Cadillac (173 PP100) and BMW (184 PP100).

Kia (152 PP100) ranks highest in the mass market segment for a third consecutive year, followed by Buick (159 PP100), Chevrolet (162 PP100), Mitsubishi (167 PP100) and Toyota (168 PP100).

FORD is at the bottom.

 

[MAGS1]

2023 Rankings.

Highest-Ranked Brands
Lexus ranks highest overall in vehicle dependability, with a score of 133 PP100. Other premium brands ranking high for vehicle dependability include Genesis (144 PP100), Cadillac (173 PP100) and BMW (184 PP100).

Kia (152 PP100) ranks highest in the mass market segment for a third consecutive year, followed by Buick (159 PP100), Chevrolet (162 PP100), Mitsubishi (167 PP100) and Toyota (168 PP100).

FORD is at the bottom.

Go Ford!

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