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All-new BMW M3 caught undisguised

Instagram photo by Imran A.Here’s the upcoming BMW M3 codenamed G80.

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It is quintessentially BMW.

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A German tuner ‘fixed’ the 2021 BMW M4’s controversial grille

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BMW Malaysia introduces CKD 2019 BMW X3 M Sport

2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport.The kitted up X3 is now available for sale for RM328,000.

All-new 2021 BMW M4 debuts - up to 510 PS/650 Nm with a manual and a...Drift Analyser?

before, seen the spyshots, covered the development but one thing remains certain - the all-new 2021 BMW

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Owner Review: Yellow Submarine - My BMW E36 328i

** This article is the personal experience of a 1996 BMW 328i (E36) owner and does not necessarily reflect

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BMW Malaysia has introduced the all-new G80 BMW M3 Competition, with an optional Innovation Package.

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** This article is the personal experience of a 2009 BMW E93 M3 owner and does not necessarily reflect

Why are Audi RS and BMW M ditching DCTs in favour of torque converters?

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BMW Malaysia has more subsidised child safety seats on offer for the B40 income group

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Could this be the front end of the all-new BMW M3?

Here’s another leaked photo after the rear of the all-new BMW M3 was caught undisguised.

What’s the deal with BMW’s grille?

might not even notice.I’m thinking of this as I look at the official photos of the latest G80 M3

All-new 2021 G80 BMW M3 launched with madder looks and maddening power – 510 PS, 650 Nm

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2020 G20 BMW M340i price leaked – From RM 403k!

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Next-gen BMW M3 and M4 discussed by BMW M Head of Development

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80 Malaysians bought a BMW M last year, BMW Group Malaysia sold 9,890 cars in 2020

BMW Group Malaysia ended 2020 with a total of 9,890 BMW and MINI cars delivered, down 5 percent from

BMW commemorates the discontinuation of the BMW i8 with 18 custom-built units

As you know, BMW has officially discontinued the BMW i8.

What will BMW Malaysia be launching in 2021? 5 Series facelift, X7 CKD, and more!

years, the BMW M3 (and its coupe spawn, the M4) is largely unchanged from the 3 Series (or 4 Series)

BMW M cars outsold Mercedes-AMG by 20k units in 2020!

The rivalry between BMW M GmbH and Mercedes-AMG is as eternal as it goes.

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Will the seats from a BMW E92 M3 Coupe fit and work properly in an E92 328i Coupe?

Yes. If you’ve already got power / heated seats in the 328, then it’s easy. Wiring and microcontrollers are the same. If you have manual seats it’s a bit more complicated because you have to make new wiring all the way back to the seat microcontroller junction box. Or alternately buy the factory wiring harnesses, which are little pricey. (I don’t think we got the manual seats in the US at all on E90/E92s. My sport-package-only E90 had power seats, and I don’t think I would have ordered it that way if there was a way to avoid it.) DIY Powered seat retrofit (WIP)

How does the Tesla Model 3 Performance compare to the BMW M3?

I had an E90 M3 with a 6 speed manual, and now own a Model 3 Performance. I traded a Cayman S for the M3 about 6 months after my son was born, as it was a great compromise between fun and practicality. There wasn’t much I didn’t love about that car apart from the abysmal gas mileage, and perhaps the subpar iDrive system, which seems especially dated in retrospect. The aspect of the M3 which compares most favorably is the front seats - they were the best of any car I’ve ever owned. The Model 3’s seats are comfortable, but lacking in lateral support for high performance driving. Without driving them back to back and relying on memory from 5+ years ago, I’ll call these two cars close enough to equal in handling and braking. The Model 3 is better in almost every other aspect. Acceleration, at least up to around 80mph, isn’t even close, as the Model 3 has 100% torque from a stop, and loses no time shifting gears. It’s a rocket, and the motors respond instantly to accelerator input with no delay. The M3 sounded great and revved high, but had relatively little torque at low to mid rpms. The M3 got ~16 mpg, while the Model 3’s e-mpg is about 100 miles higher! You probably already know about Tesla’s electronics, and here is where it distances itself against all other cars. It continues to improve over time with regular over the air updates, and Tesla uses machine learning to make its Enhanced Autopilot smarter and more capable over time. The touchscreen interface was quite a change to get used to at first, but now it’s second nature and other cars often seem overly complex. As time goes on, I expect they’ll continue to enhance the user interface. BMW’s are great cars, but they’re neither cheap to maintain nor known for long term durability. Tesla maintenance primarily consists of tire replacements, windshield wipers & fluid, & periodic alignments. Brake wear is minimal due to regenerative braking which does most of the braking. You will likely experience faster tire wear due to the temptation to accelerate faster and the car’s relatively higher weight vs. an M3. Now that I’ve experienced how much different and better Tesla ownership is, I won’t be going back to an M3 or any of its competitors. I’m tentatively planning to get my wife a Model Y when they start production, and will go totally electric from then on except perhaps for niche vehicles (Jeep, track car, etc.) where it’s not practical to do so. You can use my referral code to get 5,000 free Supercharger miles on a new Tesla. ,Free Supercharger Miles

What is it like to own a BMW over Tesla?

I’ll try to describe my experience as best I can. I owned a 2004 BMW E46 M3 6 speed manual that I bought new and lovingly took care of before I sold it to another BMW M3 fan. I live in north Alabama and for those in the know the public roads can be quite fun to responsibly exercise the potential of a vehicle. I never tracked it but dreamed about it so much I came close a few times. After all the ,Official Event Site of the Barber Motorsports Park, is just 100 miles away. It is a relatively small yet beautiful racing venue. The ,Heart of Dixie Chapter, of the ,BMW Car Club of America, gathers there often. Somehow Tesla slipped under my radar until a few years after I retired in late 2009. I casually began investigating Tesla on my computer in early 2013 and the story intrigued me so much I increased my investigations halfway into 2014 before I knew I was ready to test drive a Tesla Model S. Also since I am not super wealthy I realized I needed to sell my much loved BMW (55,000 miles) as well as my 2 year old 30,000 mile Ford Escape Titanium to be able to afford a Tesla Model S. I arranged to test drive a Tesla Model S at the Tesla store in Marietta, GA and drove my BMW M3 over some lovely back roads and very little Interstate to get there. In some ways it was both a sad and exciting trip for several reasons. I apparently began to think about the driving dynamics of the Tesla in earnest during the drive. By the time I arrived I was prepared for what exactly I didn’t know. I knew the Tesla would not come anywhere close to my BMW M3’s driving dynamics so by the time I started my test drive I was ready for some Tesla reality. The Tesla employee wanted me to drive a little more aggressively than I wanted to but I resisted since it was a crowded urban area near rush hour and most especially because I was totally unfamiliar with his demo route. So I concentrated mostly on sussing out the handling at sub 45 mph and parking speeds. At the end of the demo drive I was impressed enough to put down a reservation deposit since I detected no glaring deficiencies with the vehicle. I knew that I would learn first hand that a 4,800 lb vehicle does not change direction easily. The Tesla Model S with its ultra low center of gravity does a great job of minimizing leaning around curves while also telegraphing when the 90th percentile of aggressive driving is reached. It gracefully allows the driver to use the throttle to adjust speed (slightly back off) while steering through the curve without causing too much of an increase in heartbeat. At this point I’d like to switch gears (ha ha) and discuss the Tesla interior and ergonomics. The seating position is fine although the A pillars are larger than I’d like them to be. The brake and throttle pedals are about 3/4″ to 1″ closer together than I like. The center armrest is positioned too far rearward. The leather is not of the same quality as other premium vehicles although it is good enough. There are no storage cubby’s in the doors. Tesla can easily fix all of these things with future iterations of their vehicle design. Tesla technology is in a different universe than any other car maker. I don’t have a lot of other manufacturers late model cars to compare Teslas’ to except my Ford Escape with Sync. I thought Ford did a good job integrating tech into that vehicle until I bought my Tesla. Tesla tech feels baked-in to the vehicle more so than just added. Believe me, other car companies are going to have to create entire new departments to integrate modern technology into their vehicles if they want to replicate the feel of technology in Tesla’s vehicles. UPDATE: In September 2018 I traded my 2015 Tesla Model S (43,711 miles) for a Tesla Inventory 2018 Model 3 Performance with the Performance Upgrade Option. This Model 3 only had 180 demonstration miles on the odometer. I just couldn’t resist after my test drive. The tech is even more baked-in if you can imagine it and the driving dynamics are terrific. Tesla knocked off a few dollars as well as offering me fair value for my Model S trade-in. Somebody is going to get a real sweet, non-abused, pre-owned 2015 Model S with Autopilot 1st generation for a little more than half price after Tesla gets through its inspection. This 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance is every bit the competitor to the BMW driving experience. In early 2019 I received a software update which added something known as Track Mode but it can only effectively (and legally?) be use on a track or maybe in a reserved parking lot used for an Autocross event. If I think of more to add in the future I’ll adjust my answer. I am also monitoring this answer in case anybody would like me to amplify upon my answer.

Has BMW lost its way?

I’ve owned 4 BMWs, and in my experience, BMW lost its way a while ago. In terms of the driving experience, older cars are simply better. Here’s my experience with them: 2015 BMW 650 Gran Coupe: quite simply the worst car I’ve ever owned. A beautiful car with great straight-line speed, but heavy and sloppy. Bone-jarring ride quality, and useless back seats. The worst thing about it, however, was that it was a horribly unreliable car. It was in the shop all the time, and usually it was due to electrical issues. That 4.4 liter, turbocharged V8 has been a disaster for BMW. I got rid of that car because I got tired of constantly dealing with its problems. 2011 BMW 335i with a manual transmission and the Dinan Stage 3 tune: This is one of my two current BMWs that I own. Outstanding torque, great straight-line speed and superb power delivery. The clutch and gearbox are both excellent. The car has, thus far, been reliable, which is surprising. That’s the end of the good news. The bad news is that it feels heavy, it has waaaaaaaay too much body roll for what is basically supposed to be a performance car, the iDrive interface is the worst infotainment system I’ve ever used, the seats are rocks, and the interior in general is just cheap. 2008 BMW BMW M3: even though this car and my 335i are both part of the E90 platform, they’re completely different cars. The 335i is faster and has a better stick — and iDrive is a nightmare on both of them — but the M3 is simply the better car in every other way. Much, much better handling, that glorious V8, more comfortable, better-looking. In general, that car was reliable, but it was very expensive to fix when something broke. Plus, the rod bearings on this M3, just like they were in the E46 M3, could explode at any minute. It was a relatively low failure rate on the E90 — less than 2% — but bear in mind that if rod bearings explode, the engine is done. It could happen at any time and there was really no way to see it coming. 2001 BMW 540i: this is the other one I still own. Glorious machine. The V8 purrs, the interior on this car is better than on any of the others I’ve owned, the stick has no business being so good but it is, it’s really comfortable and it just drives so nice despite the fact that it’s 18 years old. Yes, the car always seems to be leaking something, but I can live with it. In general, these are reliable cars and the drive is absolutely worth it. So what’s happened to BMW from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s to now? A few things — none of them good. Reliability has gotten worse, infotainment systems have gotten more cumbersome, manual transmissions are dying, the cars are getting heavier, natural aspiration is dying, the engines don’t sound nearly as good, and — most noticeably — driving dynamics have been sacrificed for more bells and whistles. The problem is that BMW seems to exist in some kind of strange in-between world in which they simultaneously do luxury and performance, but don’t master either. BMW has the worst interiors of the Big 3 German brands. Performance on BMWs used to be much, much better than either Mercedes or Audi, but now those two have caught up in terms of straight-line speed, and BMW just isn’t as good in the handling department as it used to be due to the added weight. BMW leans more toward luxury than driving dynamics now. For them as a brand, that’s fine, but for us as driving enthusiasts, it’s not great. There are other BMWs I’d love to own but most of them are older cars. The only newer BMW that I could find remotely interesting is an M2.

How can we prepare a stock engine for turbocharging?

The easiest option is to pick an engine that is over built from the factory and has a good reputation as a strong engine when boosted with no modifications. 1. Ford YB Cosworth, Still breaking records and winning events nearly 25 years after its debut, the 2ltr Cosworth engine is highly tuneable. Potentially capable of 250bhp-per-litre with standard internals and standard size turbo, which is unheard of with other engines. 2. Nissan RB26 (Skyline), Like the Cosworth YB, this engine was designed for racing and therefore has many standard components capable of huge power levels. 1400bhp and 14,000rpm is said to be capable in fully tuned form. 3. Mitsubishi 4G63 (Evo), Generally regarded as the most tuneable four cylinder engine at the moment, the turbocharged Mitsubishi 4G63 engine is capable of incredible power levels and is the worldwide force behind countless supercar killing Evos. 4. Honda F20C (S2000), With well over 100bhp-per litre and an almost 9000 rpm rev limit as standard, the F20C engine is one of the best N/A engines you can buy. If you add forced induction the limits are almost endless. 5. VAG 1.8T (Various VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda) , Common to find, cheap to buy, and fantastic to tune, this engine is the mainstay of VW tuning for good reason. The unique five valve per cylinder setup gives great tuning potential and like most VAG products, it is very reliable. 6. Subaru EJ (Impreza), Powering eight second drag cars and Time Attack drag monsters, the 2ltr Subaru flat four can do it all. The unusual engine configuration gives the engine a superbly low centre of gravity too, perfect for track use. 7. BMW S54 (E46 M3), The 338bhp 3.2ltr straight six from the E46 BMW M3 is one of the best production naturally aspirated engines ever made. If you want to keep your tuning naturally aspirated, the S54 is where our money would go. 8. Mazda 13B (RX-7), With just 1308cc this engine is tiny, but in fully tuned form can produce around 1000bhp and a 10,000rpm+ rev limit. Temperamental maybe, but a unique tuning monster. 9. Toyota 2JZ (Supra), The engine that made 1000bhp on standard internals a reality, the 2JZ is a six cylinder heavyweight. Any engine that can power a road going Supra to over 240mph within one mile gets our vote. 10. GM LS Series, This big capacity V8 has 1500 bhp potential when forced induction is added, but this all alloy engine is also surprisingly light and is capable of revving to over 7000rpm reliably.

From a sports car enthusiast, what are the differences between the Porsche 997.2 Carrera and the E92 BMW M3?

First of all, congratulations on your choice - ,both of them are amazing vehicles, - cars that will make your every drive special. I have been lucky enough to have owned 2007 models of BMW M3 E92 (pre-facelift) and 997.1 GT3. I have driven several of the face-lifted BMW and 997.2 (S and non-S models), including track driving. So I will talk about 2010+ BMW and 997.2 Porsche S. Before I do, let me be a bit nostalgic and share pics of my two babies. Let us start with basic stats of the vehicles you are considering: BMW M3 E92 Coupe, Automatic (DCT) Layout: ,front-engined, real-wheel-drive Wheelbase: ,2761 mm Weight: ,1675 kg Engine: ,4.0 litre, V8, (90deg), DOHC, 309 kW (,420 PS,) @ ,8300 rpm,, 400 Nm Power to weight: ,250.6 PS/ton 0-100 km/h: ,4.6s V-max: ,250 km/h,, ,limited (although the limiter kicks in at ca 275 km/h indicated); ca 300 km/h true speed without limiter Brakes: ,360 mm/ 350 mm Tyres: ,245/40 ZR 18 / 265/40 ZR 18 Porsche 911 (997.2) S Coupe, Automatic (PDK) Layout: ,rear-engined, real-wheel-drive, (4WD as an option) Wheelbase: ,2350 mm Weight: ,1455 kg Engine: ,3.8 litre, Flat-6,, DOHC, 283 kW (,385 PS,) @ ,6500 rpm,, 420 Nm Power to weight: ,264.8 PS/ton 0-100 km/h: ,4.5s V-max: ,300 km/h Brakes: ,330 mm/ 330 mm Tyres: ,235/35 ZR 19 / 295/30 ZR 19 Presence and looks: hard to choose between them on this ,Both of these car are motoring icons, future classics and will turn heads and make you feel special. Driving them is an honor, a privilege and most importantly ,a great fun., If all else would be equal, I would always go for the Porsche. It has always made for a better bedroom poster and I feel it is more special. I am saying that although I have owned more BMWs in my life and am planning to buy more of them still. But 911 is the 911 -, probably the most iconic sports-car ever produced. Handling: Porsche is faster and more fun to drive on the track ,As I have done a bit of track driving, I can attest to the amazing handling capabilities of the rear-engine concept. The BMW does handle exceptionally well - in a traditional RWD sense, but you do feel that you have a the weight all around you. It fortunately is not nose-heavy though, thanks to tedious efforts to achieve 50:50 weight distribution. Porsche handling concept is defined by the low-center-of-gravity boxer engine mounted faaar behind you. And that makes a world of difference. Every time you turn, you will know it is there and if you are brave (and skilled) enough and learn how to break late into the corners, you will be rewarded by amazing pendulum effect helping you turn the vehicle. Probably the best feeling I have had outside of a bedroom. Steering in the Porsche is also lot more communicative - you feel the texture of the road and every intention of the car little bit better. Thanks to the engine mounted at the back, you also get significantly more traction (this is why the 911 is quicker even when you match power 2 weight ratio). The 911 (even non-GT3) belongs to the track more, that the M3 does - in my view. This brings us to the biggest problem of, the E92 M3. It actually is HEAVY., Very heavy. It weighs 1675 kg with auto vs. 1455 kg of the Porsche. 220 kg difference. Repeat: 220 kg difference. Engine manages to wipe that out in a straight line, but in the corners, no matter what you do, you will be sent an email informing you, that there is way over 1600 kg of metal, that also need to make it around the bend. I used to own E36 and driven several of E46 BMW and the generational increase in weight is insane. The electronic damper control does help a bit, but when you turn that wheel, you know. It is a great shame. (At least they have fixed this with the M4.) OK, it’s nowhere near this bad, but it spoils your day a bit. Engine: the V8 in the BMW is one of the best engines ever made, Both cars have amazing power train, don’t get me wrong. I did used to like the non-direct injected Porsche engines a lot, especially the racy ,Mezger engine, in the 997 GT3s. The newer Porsche engines (incl. 997.2) are powerful, have great torque curve, great response to throttle and sound good - but they are not as exciting as they used to be. BMW S65 motor,, with the power figure at 309 kW (420PS) and 400 Nm of torgue, on the other hand, is a masterpiece. It revs very freely, responds to your every little input with immediacy and sounds EPIC (note: especially with good aftermarket rear - like Eisenmann I had). Just listen to it (with my wife revving the car, albeit in low revs): Transmission - Porsche’s Double-Clutch is better than BMW’s, Both cars are available with 7-speed double-clutch and 6 speed manual. As a purist, I would go for the manual as both of these boxes are precise, short(-ish)-throw and a lot of fun to operate. Having said that, the autos are great too and faster. I find Porsche’s PDK to be a lot smoother and hence more comfortable and chilled for every-day driving. At the same time, it is just as fast, if not faster, as the BMW, when your trousers are on fire. BMW’s DCT suffers from occasional low-speed jerk (SMGs of E36 and E46 used to as well) and there is a big kick-in-the-kidney when you are in a hurry. I do not enjoy this. Nibble: I also dont like the way M3’s gear leaver looks - small and fiddly (and they kept it for M4 :-//). BMW M3 DCT Gear Leaver Practicality and running costs: hands down the BMW - by a huge margin, If you want to live with either of those every day, I think you need to have the BMW. It is easier to get in and out, has more space around you, more comfortable seats, you can fit two people in the back seats if you really really need to, it has a pretty big boot and you can fold the back seats to transport long objects (I have moved a 1-person mattress from IKEA in my M3). Here in Europe the BMW is also cheaper to buy, MUCH cheaper to insure and will be cheaper to run in maintenance costs (I found Porsche parts and hourly rates 30–50% higher). On the another hand, the Porsche is more economical. I managed 19 liters / 100 km with the BMW, while I believe it is possible to do around 12-15 l/100 km in the standard 911. My GT3 was sitting at 30 liters / 100 km, but that was not it’s fault :-))., ,For those long drives, the BMW will also be more capable and pleasant mile(km)-eater - also thanks to it’s significantly longer wheelbase 2761 vs. 2350 mm). So there you have it. If you will have it as your primary car, I would go for the ,BMW M3,, because it is cheaper and lot more practical. I have done this twice in the past. If you can afford to have it only as a fun+track car, I would go for ,Audi A6 and the Porsche 911,. If you can afford to have it only as a fun car, I would go for ,Audi A6, Porsche 911 and a Lotus Exige, ,Cup ,for the track. There is no one car to do it all in my view. :) But in either case - which ever of the two you choose, I am sure you will be very happy. They are both a much greater wholes than the sum of their parts. Good luck with the purchase and see you in the motoring Nirvana :-).

Why would anyone buy a Tesla 3 when many exceptionally superior EVs are less expensive?

Since when is US News a credible automotive authority? I’ve driven a Bolt, and it’s a pretty neat car, but I recently ordered a Tesla Model 3 Performance at twice the price. Why would I want to do that? Tesla’s Supercharger network makes cross-country travel feasible, which you can’t say about competitors’ EV’s. As a driving enthusiast, I’m not a big fan of the Bolt being fwd. The Bolt competes with hatchbacks, while the Model 3 Performance should compete with (and beat) the BMW M3, Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio, etc. The Bolt’s front seats are very uncomfortable What other car sprints from 0–60 in 3.3–3.5 secs. with a 116 mpg-e rating? NONE Tesla’s enhanced autopilot does a lot to make the driving experience more relaxing, especially on congested roads. It’s a much nicer looking car, inside and out, with quite a bit more interior and luggage space. I love the Model 3’s touch screen and the OTA updates that frequently get sent out. What other brand of car continuously improves over time? I could go on and on, but that’s enough for now. Until competitors come out with a nationwide EV charging infrastructure, they’re going to have a tough time competing with Tesla.

What was the worst car you've ever driven?

A late 1993 (1994 model year) Avus Blue E36 European BMW M3. The photo isn’t mine, sorry I bought it used in 1997, with about 60 000 km on the clock. Didn’t think much of it — what can go wrong with a German car in 60 thousand? Man, was I in for a surprise. It was beautiful, comfortable and a joy to drive. But in the next 25000 km, pretty much everything that could go wrong did. Bumpers cracked. Clutch stuck. Hell, throttle stuck! Every time the car was in traffic jam, throttle would stick open and need some pumping to get unstuck. Headlights fogged. The fog lights were held by clips so puny I wondered why they bothered at all. I had to put them back in place after every drive in heavy rain or snow. There was a nasty electrical leak BMW couldn’t diagnose, so the car couldn’t be left parked without a charger for more than 4 days. And the interior… Random pieces of trim detached themselves and went flying around. The seat backs stuck closed. The car routinely left me without a/c in summer and with only 1 fan speed (highest and loudest!) in winter. The cool-looking red dot matrix indicators consisted mainly of dead pixels. The final straw came from the beautiful computer-controlled dashboard. One dark night, very far away from home, it waved its lovely transparent indicator hands one last time and died. Have you ever driven a car with no speedo at night? The official BMW service station always acted all surprised, but happily billed me for parts and labour. After the first year I’ve realized that I have already spent more on M3 than I have spent in 4 years on my previous Nissan 240SX. So I went to an independent BMW specialist instead. The specialist gave the car just one look and said “Oh, 1st gen E36 Euro M3. They’re nasty lemons, all of them. Did the dashboard on yours already die? If not, sell it quickly, replacement dash is $2000.” My next car was a Mazda MX-5. For the first year I had that constant background feeling of impending doom, because nothing was wrong with the car yet! And nothing ever went wrong in my 5 years with it.

What car do you drive and why is it your first choice?

I have three vehicles. Ford Windstar ‘99,. Bought it for $1000 to avoid spending money on hotels. Saved about $30000 while living in it Currently serves as a rolling storage unit until I fix its emissions problem and sell it. BMW M3 ’98 convertible,. This is my fun car. An E36 M3 was consistently rated as a top-10 driver's vehicle globally. Currently awaits engine work. Chrysler Town and Country Limited ‘05,. It is a top of the line minivan with leather interior, moonroof, premium sound, 6-DVD changer, heated front seats, stow'n'go seats that fold into floor to become a flat surface in one motion, and triple automatic doors. I bought it to have a convenient bedroom on wheels and to drive for services like Lyft. The strategy is a success. It lets me make $1000+ weekly driving for Lyft while I write code for my startup when parked. Of the three, the Windstar is rusty and past its end of life cosmetically.

What is the one thing you don’t regret buying?

My sound system is 15 years old. I have no reason to upgrade it. Marantz SR7000/Paradigm Atom/Definitive Technology ProSub 80 My car has more than 200,000 miles. I like it enough to spend money to restore it to as-new condition. It has body damage and needs a replacement rear seat. BMW M3 convertible, Asics GT-series shoes fit me like they were custom made for my feet. I've been buying them for 15 years. In short, anything I still own qualifies. I disposed of a lot of things because I dislike owning things I don't use. My favorite tool is my iPad mini. This thing is indispensable.

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