Here, borrow my car...
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As a driver of a fairly dull 2012 VW Passat, and generally a BMW-virgin - give or take the odd 1-series lap of Rockingham at launch, and a few spins in a Mini - if that counts - quite excited this evening!
My wife's having trouble with her car - dull Renault family bus - and due to current house extension works, we're living at the in-laws - 8 miles from our place and thus the local schools. So, my brother in law has kindly offered to lend me his car (he has a work van) so that my wife can use my company car to get the kids there on time.
Only thing is, it's a 2002 E46 M3!
I know, not a supercar and certainly not big money, but for the few days that it's headed my way, I can't bloody wait!!!
My wife's having trouble with her car - dull Renault family bus - and due to current house extension works, we're living at the in-laws - 8 miles from our place and thus the local schools. So, my brother in law has kindly offered to lend me his car (he has a work van) so that my wife can use my company car to get the kids there on time.
Only thing is, it's a 2002 E46 M3!
I know, not a supercar and certainly not big money, but for the few days that it's headed my way, I can't bloody wait!!!
Wacky Racer said:
Just be careful or he will become your ex Brother in law........
To be honest, they're not quite married yet so that's possibly easier done than said!!If im honest though - i'm hoping I won't need it and that the Renault folk can get this part in in time. As much as i'd like a blast, I don't think my 80 mile round trip commute will appeal to him or my pocket, but either way, the offer's there!
Plus, like you say - my right foot can get quite heavy and I don't want to lose a) my licence or b) the back end!
siovey said:
Enjoy it, mate. You're in for a treat!! 
You'll probably find that the engine isnt that happy when its cold and the car judders about a bit until warmed up. I normally dont go over 3k revs until the engine oil guage shows 75c. Then it gets hammered!!
This. It's a real dog when cold but an absolute peach when it's up to temperature. Oh, and enjoy looking like a learner when you bunny-hop it for the first time!You'll probably find that the engine isnt that happy when its cold and the car judders about a bit until warmed up. I normally dont go over 3k revs until the engine oil guage shows 75c. Then it gets hammered!!
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