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The grip level is low enough that it's fun on a daily basis. Ffs it's easier to skid than an mx5. Razor sharp motor, makes a good sound, rwd, lsd, great driving position, brakes that terrify on every quick drive. Yes a c63 is stunning when acting the brummy and driving at 20mph trying to...

M3's aren't that fun might be the silliest thing I've read on cs.

Genuine question. Given the similarities between the Meg chassis and 197, what's the benefit of turboing a 197 over buying a reliable r26 and all that offers?

E39 is a great drive. Shrinks around you, but it's much more relaxed than an e46/90. Engine is lovely, but again really laid back compared to the e90. The f80 is strange. It feels like it was developed for a less potent lump, and then the turbo was bolted on at the end.

This. The V8 isn't a torquey lump, it's got a very different feel to the e39 for example. And in terms of torque to weight ratio, it's hardly better than the e46. In comparison, the f80 feels like a monster! But I'd still take an e90 or e46 over an f80 as a drivers car.

Opportunities to actually do that are limited on a daily basis. But I don't think folks buy an m3 for it to be massively exciting on the commute. You buy them for those times when you can push it. Day to day, it just slips into your life like a slightly angry 330.

It's a manual v8, rwd, with a diff. Lights? Really?

I'd take it as far as possible. Luckily it was a small Pebble and you're traveling slowly. Larger stone at a higher speed could genuinely cause an accident.

Lovely. Brilliant spec. Almost as much torque as my Slowda.

It's dct in the BMW I think.

Nice nice nice.

Saloon? Hero. Manual or paraplegic spec box?

His videos are awful. Shows how difficult the job Harris etc do, is. No 208 either?

Regardless, he's still a twunt. b*****d child of Quentin Wilson and Lloyd Grossman

The guy with specs in those videos, is beyond annoying. 80's style reviewer.

Just get rid imo. If you're going to have a driveway ornament, at least get something that isn't depreciating.

Nigh on identical on my normal journeys. Mine was manual, don't know if smg makes any difference

Won't they be backed up in the Google album?

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/ford-fiesta-m-sport-edition-driven/33792 I reckon that's a nice sounding package

No doubt. Seems worldwide it's done better, but it's a rarity on UK roads. There's no doubt (in my mind) that a manual option would make it even more successful. I saw more 200's in 10days in Cape Town, than I have since they were released over here. But in all honesty, the Fiesta would still...

Wheels really suit it, still think the best color for these is silver. Only seem to see yellow and white.

Yep. Ball royally dropped. If the most middle of the road option (golf gti) offers both, RS should do.

I've done dozens of track days in 1*2's. They soaked it up, light and simple. My r26 and 200 didn't cope as well with track work. If it's mainly track work, I'd be tempted by a type R, fit an lsd, and have something that won't constantly feel fragile.

Good honest perspective. When you reach a certain point it's diminishing returns.

WiFi is crap here. Phone signal is OK, wonder if it'll be cheaper to just up her data and tether the ipad /laptop

Help/advice needed, I've no idea about these things. Wife is in hospital, will be (hopefully) for a couple of months. Internet connection isn't great, can you get pay as you go dongle type things?

Route planning on Waze can be laughable compared to Android Tomtom. Tried it after reading positive reviews on pistonheads. Folks will put up with a lot when somethings free!

It's good for a free app. But Tomtom is much, much better if you're happy to pay. I've used both very regularly, and Tomtom picks up traffic that doesn't show on Waze, and the route calculations are a lot better. Waze has also missed closed routes that Tomtom picks up. It's the best free...

I like that you can switch maps using the stalk controls with Apr.

Have a look at shark. Nottingham based, I'm running one of their maps, mpg 10% up.