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Originally Posted by AzNMpower32
There is something to be said about the free-revving inline-6 that was what defined a BMW.
Don't get me wrong, the new turbos are great and thrifty and will save the polar bears but the sound and zing of BMW's trademark NA inline-6 has its appeal. Kind of like how the new 8-speed AT is better than the 6MT in every way, but the latter still has its appeal.
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Hey, I miss my 1997 Morgan +4 with the foot-operated valve that took oil from a pressurized gallery and sprayed it on the sliding pillar front suspension. There was a warning not to do it for too long at a time, since it dropped engine oil pressure. It also dripped all over the garage if you did it just before you got home, but if you did it when you just left it was on a cold engine. I agree we all have to move on.
And my 535i is very free revving.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
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2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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