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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Lake Forest, CA 92630
Posts: 86
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Hi Blackfoot,
I acknowledge you preference, but sometimes "better" handling can be less involving to the driver, and therefore less satisfying. E46 is a fine machine, but it is a bit bulkier and I really prefer the steering of the earlier cars. I just think the E36 has more of an edge and a more distinct personality, whereas the E46 is something of a downsized 5-Series clone--a move on BMW's part toward the mainstream. Also, E46 is almost too quiet...part of what I like is hearing a bit more of that inline-6 rasp.
How 'bout that new 7 Series? Too bad about the trunk from a Dodge Stratus!
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