12-10-2013, 02:34 PM
I drove it last night (somewhat tentatively, given the near freezing conditions and summer tires) and it's a peach to drive. Steering feels heavy and direct which is nice for a modern car, and the interior is like a bank vault. It really does feel like driving an E36 with an interior that doesn't rattle. With the way it's optioned it's like the smallest luxury car in the world.
The most noticeable differences in how it drives from my '95 are the delay valve on the clutch and the sluggish, emissions friendly throttle that needs to be smushed all the way to the floor to blip it for a downshift. Both of those are easily correctable if he cared enough though.
The most noticeable differences in how it drives from my '95 are the delay valve on the clutch and the sluggish, emissions friendly throttle that needs to be smushed all the way to the floor to blip it for a downshift. Both of those are easily correctable if he cared enough though.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S