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Old 06-15-09 | 12:32 AM
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they could spend another 100 grand and i still wouldn't like it, *** is ugly...in other words, it's *** ugly..see what i did there?
Old 06-15-09 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by threxx
interesting. I didn't even realize dinan made stroker kits or that stroker kits were available for any bmws.

http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=554&page=1

50 grand in mods not including the 80.5 hours necessary to install, and not including the wheels or tires or body kit or who knows what else he has that's not in that package.



So let's assume with the body kit and new tires/wheels, labor and misc items you're looking at another 20 grand.

So 110 grand for the car plus 70 grand... 180 grand before tax.

The number of cars i'd buy for 180 grand before spending 180 grand on that car wouldn't even fit in the college essay. Then again if 180 grand was pocket change to me then maybe i'd get one just to say i had something unique. Who knows...


In the end you've paid 180 grand for a car that's still going to see the tail lights of a c6 z06 corvette that costs 1/3rd the price... And get completely destroyed by a zr1 that costs almost half the price.

big +1!!!!
Old 06-15-09 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Threxx
Interesting. I didn't even realize Dinan made stroker kits or that stroker kits were available for any BMWs.

http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=554&page=1

50 grand in mods not including the 80.5 hours necessary to install, and not including the wheels or tires or body kit or who knows what else he has that's not in that package.



So let's assume with the body kit and new tires/wheels, labor and misc items you're looking at another 20 grand.

So 110 grand for the car plus 70 grand... 180 grand before tax.

The number of cars I'd buy for 180 grand before spending 180 grand on that car wouldn't even fit in the college essay. Then again if 180 grand was pocket change to me then maybe I'd get one just to say I had something unique. Who knows...


In the end you've paid 180 grand for a car that's still going to see the tail lights of a C6 Z06 Corvette that costs 1/3rd the price... and get completely destroyed by a ZR1 that costs almost half the price.
Nice post..puts some perspective on things..for 180...that guy couldve gotten a M6 with a GTR..heh
Old 06-15-09 | 06:33 PM
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Wheels kind of fade away visually. Not bad.
Old 06-15-09 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Threxx
Interesting. I didn't even realize Dinan made stroker kits or that stroker kits were available for any BMWs.

http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=554&page=1

50 grand in mods not including the 80.5 hours necessary to install, and not including the wheels or tires or body kit or who knows what else he has that's not in that package.



So let's assume with the body kit and new tires/wheels, labor and misc items you're looking at another 20 grand.

So 110 grand for the car plus 70 grand... 180 grand before tax.

The number of cars I'd buy for 180 grand before spending 180 grand on that car wouldn't even fit in the college essay. Then again if 180 grand was pocket change to me then maybe I'd get one just to say I had something unique. Who knows...


In the end you've paid 180 grand for a car that's still going to see the tail lights of a C6 Z06 Corvette that costs 1/3rd the price... and get completely destroyed by a ZR1 that costs almost half the price.
His accountant probably told him to spend some money/show more expense, so he would be in a lower tax bracket

All that money in that car, and no tints
Old 06-15-09 | 10:33 PM
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I have a buddy who has a convertible M6. Rare and very very fast. I loved the heads up display
Old 06-15-09 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by whoster
i'm secretly a fan of the 6 series.
...me 2.
Old 06-16-09 | 06:56 AM
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Seems like the 6 series is like the sc, some people love it, and more people hate it. i think they both look pretty good. As to this specific 6 series, i wouldnt get myself one, i'd get a porsche 911 turbo with maybe a cayenne, but you do have to respect a car that puts down that much power
Old 06-17-09 | 07:06 AM
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Well... Regardless to alot of the uhhm opinions I'm reading, I've driven the car and it is suhweet. It is a "GRAND TOURER". Meaning: A car that has the speed and power of a super car damn near, and yet comforts you as the finest luxury cars around. Hopefully one day Lexus will add such a car to their lineup.
Old 06-17-09 | 07:40 AM
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Still a 6 series. Power is impressive, but the Dinan kit does nothing for it.
Old 06-17-09 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Threxx
Interesting. I didn't even realize Dinan made stroker kits or that stroker kits were available for any BMWs.


50 grand in mods not including the 80.5 hours necessary to install, and not including the wheels or tires or body kit or who knows what else he has that's not in that package.


So let's assume with the body kit and new tires/wheels, labor and misc items you're looking at another 20 grand.

So 110 grand for the car plus 70 grand... 180 grand before tax.

The number of cars I'd buy for 180 grand before spending 180 grand on that car wouldn't even fit in the college essay. Then again if 180 grand was pocket change to me then maybe I'd get one just to say I had something unique. Who knows...


In the end you've paid 180 grand for a car that's still going to see the tail lights of a C6 Z06 Corvette that costs 1/3rd the price... and get completely destroyed by a ZR1 that costs almost half the price.
The thing is, he probably does have a "number" of cars.

Then again if 180 grand was pocket change to me then maybe I'd get one just to say I had something unique.
Hopefully it's pocket change, imagine the monthly payments.

I like the look of the car. Always did like the 6 series. Just not a big fan of german cars due to bad reliability/quality experiences.
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