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Old 07-16-2013, 12:38 AM   #15
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Hello everyone!

I want to formally introduce myself as a proud new owner of a FR-S. I have an M Coupe which I love driving and wanted to drive it every chance I get behind the wheel. The problem is though, I have a long commute (80 mile round trip) and putting that many miles on such a car for driving to work just didn't make much sense to me (low mpg and high maintenance). On the other hand, I don't want a boring car for daily driving.

After a few test drives and fuel-logs of owners over the past year, I decided to pull the trigger and got myself a firestorm FR-S. It's hard to compare the driving experience with the M Coupe because they simply don't compare in stock form. In short, I'd say it's the best compromise of a fun to drive car with good gas mileage. Also, I can drive like I stole it every day and not blowing past the legal limit.




I'm looking forward to being a part of this community!

I like the M , but I bet you the new 86 is way better car in term of steering, handling, balance, quick, dynamic and especially a "soul" to drive lol. Congrat !
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Old 07-16-2013, 12:55 PM   #16
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I like the M , but I bet you the new 86 is way better car in term of steering, handling, balance, quick, dynamic and especially a "soul" to drive lol. Congrat !
I wouldn't be so sure. BMW M cars (especially the smaller ones) have always had excellent handling and driving dynamics.
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Old 07-16-2013, 01:53 PM   #17
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I work in Anoka. So Brooklyn Park is right by it. Do you know at where exactly the get together is?
It is called Rice Killers and folks meet every Monday evening around 6-6:30. It is on 81 across from Wagners.

I am going to try and make it next week. There are lots of other cars there too:
http://www.ricekiller.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=138
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Old 07-16-2013, 01:55 PM   #18
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If I can find a MKIV R32 in good shape and low mileage, I'll definitely be interested!
Well that would be difficult. I know of a Blue one that only has 3k miles but of course owner isn't selling it.
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Old 07-16-2013, 06:37 PM   #20
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MKIV or MKV? I did not even bother with five because of the DSG.

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A blue one with less than 1,500 miles popped up in WI a few weeks ago...was gone within a few days. I love the sound of Wookie in the early morning!
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:23 PM   #21
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Welcome to the club ! That's a real fine collection of cars.

and did I rear right that the DSG got to you? Can you elaborate on this, did you get bored or what?
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:33 PM   #22
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It's hard to find one that is well-maintained and does not "cost an arm and a leg."
Did you say VANOS?
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Did you say VANOS?
Double VANOS. "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in."
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Double VANOS. "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in."
I am struggling to find an applicable Godfather quote after so many beers, but yeah...VANOS man.
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