I have a 1991 Black NSX and I love it. But at times, it is not so practical. I like to play tennis a lot. Getting a ball hopper and bag in there is not possible. I drive in stop and go traffice in LA, and the manual transmission is getting tiresome. The suspension is taut, so it does make me more tired. The NSX is more race car, and I know that. So, I am looking for a car with more luxury and yet is also a performance car.
I also have a 2002 Camry. Automatic transmission. Easy to drive. Reliable. Real comfortable. Cushy suspension. Big trunk. Practical. But, let's face it. It's boring. I guess I want to morph the NSX and Camry to what???????? I am thinking BMW M3(2000+) or Lexus IS 350 (2005+).
I guess I have been considering BMW M3 or other 3 series cars. I have never driven a BMW, so I guess I need to. But I also need some guidance.
1-What exactly is SMG?
2-Sequential Manual Gearbox?
3-How is SMG to shift?
4-Is SMG like F1 paddles?
5-Is SMG easy to use?
6-Is SMG easier to use than a standard manual trans
7-How big is the trunk?
8-What does E36 or E46 mean?
9-How soft or harsh is the M3 suspension?
10-I tend to like the look of the 3 series, are there any BMWs that I should look at?
11-Which BMWs break down a lot?
12-Which BMWs are more reliable?
13-Any other advice before buying a BMW?
14-What is the performance like of an M3?
15-What other advice would you give me before buying a BMW?
I basically do like Toyota. But I want more luxury and performance. So naturally, I thought of the Lexus IS350.
16-What is the ride of the 350 like?
17-How do those paddles shift?
18-Are the paddles easier to shift than standard manual trans?
19-How big is the trunk?
I guess I would rather not get a standard manual trans, but I don't want the automatic. So I think the paddles would be great.
20-Based on the above information, which car would you recommend to me and why?
Thanks!
John
I also have a 2002 Camry. Automatic transmission. Easy to drive. Reliable. Real comfortable. Cushy suspension. Big trunk. Practical. But, let's face it. It's boring. I guess I want to morph the NSX and Camry to what???????? I am thinking BMW M3(2000+) or Lexus IS 350 (2005+).
I guess I have been considering BMW M3 or other 3 series cars. I have never driven a BMW, so I guess I need to. But I also need some guidance.
1-What exactly is SMG?
2-Sequential Manual Gearbox?
3-How is SMG to shift?
4-Is SMG like F1 paddles?
5-Is SMG easy to use?
6-Is SMG easier to use than a standard manual trans
7-How big is the trunk?
8-What does E36 or E46 mean?
9-How soft or harsh is the M3 suspension?
10-I tend to like the look of the 3 series, are there any BMWs that I should look at?
11-Which BMWs break down a lot?
12-Which BMWs are more reliable?
13-Any other advice before buying a BMW?
14-What is the performance like of an M3?
15-What other advice would you give me before buying a BMW?
I basically do like Toyota. But I want more luxury and performance. So naturally, I thought of the Lexus IS350.
16-What is the ride of the 350 like?
17-How do those paddles shift?
18-Are the paddles easier to shift than standard manual trans?
19-How big is the trunk?
I guess I would rather not get a standard manual trans, but I don't want the automatic. So I think the paddles would be great.
20-Based on the above information, which car would you recommend to me and why?
Thanks!
John