What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[LivesNearCostco]

I recently instructed at a car control clinic where I got to ride in an E9x M3, newer M5, new Mustang V6, 335 something, E46 330ci, plus a Honda minivan (fun in the slalom!). I certainly envied the high-powered cars on the skid-pad exercise when they could slide the rear just by hitting the gas, whereas I could barely break my rear tires loose (255mm Michelin PSS) if I threw the car sideways to upset it. But for cornering and driving feel, I was not jealous at all of the high-HP cars, at least not from the passenger seat--I didn't drive any of the students' cars.

[cakM3]

The drive doesn't compare, Peter. Trust me, you'll probably end up regretting it.


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[slater]

The drive doesn't compare, Peter. Trust me, you'll probably end up regretting it.


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yeah, i am sure i will find that out, if i even get to that point - i haven't driven an E9x platform car yet. i know the slow steering will suck. i know the car payments will suck. but i washed and wax my car yesterday - and while she's a dang good 10-footer - i can't help but want to repaint the entire car because i've got paint chips and tiny bubbles on various panels, and i'd rather paint it than let it rot... but i don't know if i want to spend $1500 on a respray (i have a good friend who will do a fabulous job for that price), when the car is maybe only worth $10K.

i dunno. a 20-minute test drive would reveal the answer.

peter

[cakM3]

It all comes down to what you want with your ZHP Peter... If you're planning to keep the car until the wheels fall off then I say spend the money for a proper respray....seems your friend is willing to help out here....a win if you ask me.

I myself tend to keep my cars for an incredibly long time well after the depreciation hits....so I don't care how much money I put into either cars...

[mbeckel]

It all comes down to what you want with your ZHP Peter... If you're planning to keep the car until the wheels fall off then I say spend the money for a proper respray....seems your friend is willing to help out here....a win if you ask me.

I myself tend to keep my cars for an incredibly long time well after the depreciation hits....so I don't care how much money I put into either cars...

I'm totally with you Charlie, if it were me, I'd keep my car for one huge reason. IT'S PAID FOR! All the extra money and time I put into it will help keep it from the wheels falling off. And I also enjoy the wrench time, mainly because it usually involves me upgrading parts

[cakM3]

I'm totally with you Charlie, if it were me, I'd keep my car for one huge reason. IT'S PAID FOR! All the extra money and time I put into it will help keep it from the wheels falling off. And I also enjoy the wrench time, mainly because it usually involves me upgrading parts

YES!!

[mbeckel]

BTW after my surgery is done (currently awaiting the date of surgery) the next items to be done, Dr Vanos swap and new header-back exhaust

[cakM3]

Hope your surgery doesn't take you offline too long....

[mbeckel]

Hope your surgery doesn't take you offline too long....

It's an overnight stay in the hospital. I'll still be on here. I'll even post pictures

[330i ZHP]

Vacuumed and washed wagon. Put cover on assuming it may not get driven much for awhile