Finally picked up a new to me 6 MT...

Bimmer_Engineer · 02-27-2022, 06:21 AM

...not quite a BMW but it is a NA 6 cylinder with a 6 MT. It's a 2008 with 15,000 miles, super clean 2 previous owners with a full service history at the Porsche dealer. Only real options are seat heaters, performance suspension, and the 6 MT (base was a 5 speed). No nav, no bluetooth, no adaptive cruise control...It's such an amazing driver's car...very analog and engaging. The engine is right behind your ears and the sounds permeate the cabin. It's been everything I expected it would be...the only surprise has been the handling and the brakes. I thought my E90 and GTI handled and stopped well, but this is next level...

Anyways...I haven't found a Porsche forum yet that's anywhere near as good as this one is (does anyone know of one?) I'm keeping the BMW as well so I'll still be around here. Thanks for reading...

PourBoi-Jay · 02-27-2022, 07:00 AM

Nice purchase! P-Cars truly are an entirely different level of drivers cars. I made the initial plunge 2 years ago, and it’s been AMAZING. Come on over to Rennlist.com

I’m not sure about the 987 forum, but I’m very pleased with all the action on the 996 Turbo and 957 forums. Lots of great DIYers over there.

Enjoy the new car!

Bimmer_Engineer · 02-27-2022, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the suggestion on Rennlist...will head over and check it out. Fortunately aside from an oil change and a brake fluid flush there's no other maintenance due rn. It should give me plenty of time to read up on DIY...

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Bimmer_Engineer Lieutenant Colonel 1044 Rep 1,667 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2016 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.50]	Finally picked up a new to me 6 MT... ...not quite a BMW but it is a NA 6 cylinder with a 6 MT. It's a 2008 with 15,000 miles, super clean 2 previous owners with a full service history at the Porsche dealer. Only real options are seat heaters, performance suspension, and the 6 MT (base was a 5 speed). No nav, no bluetooth, no adaptive cruise control...It's such an amazing driver's car...very analog and engaging. The engine is right behind your ears and the sounds permeate the cabin. It's been everything I expected it would be...the only surprise has been the handling and the brakes. I thought my E90 and GTI handled and stopped well, but this is next level... Anyways...I haven't found a Porsche forum yet that's anywhere near as good as this one is (does anyone know of one?) I'm keeping the BMW as well so I'll still be around here. Thanks for reading... Attached Images Last edited by Bimmer_Engineer; 02-27-2022 at 06:27 AM..
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PourBoi-Jay Captain 326 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central CT iTrader: (3)	Nice purchase! P-Cars truly are an entirely different level of drivers cars. I made the initial plunge 2 years ago, and it’s been AMAZING. Come on over to Rennlist.com I’m not sure about the 987 forum, but I’m very pleased with all the action on the 996 Turbo and 957 forums. Lots of great DIYers over there. Enjoy the new car!
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