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nolasally said:
I’d happily daily drive that E28. My dream would be to have a 79-81 E12
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Had an '81 5sp that I set up with Eibach springs and Bilstein sport shocks. My wife said our kids looked like bobble-head dolls in the backseat and that I was causing them to have brain damage. Sold it and went with an E28 "is" instead.
 
BMWCCA said:
The Alpina Z8, as beautiful as it is, was built to offer the Z8 in an automatic. The "regular" Z8s were all manuals.
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That, BMWCCA, is one of the reasons for my selection of the Alpina Z8, as I had to/can only drive an automatic, being that I`m partially paralyzed with the non functional left arm/hand and the limited left use of that side leg/foot, thus the DMV dictated restrictions/conditions on my driver`s license after being DMV tested/recertified in the spring of 1982, which also indicate the use of a steering wheel knob.
 
Interestingly, of the 4 imported vehicles I've owned, 3 have been German...and all from different manufacturers. Start with a '72 Opel Manta Rallye (GM)...then an '80 Fiesta S (Ford) and now a '13 Jetta SE. Non-German? '86 Isuzu Trooper. Miss the Manta and the Trooper the most....but the Fiesta was a blast to drive...as is the Jetta.
 
I just picked up a 2010 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition (turbo) over the weekend. So far, I like it. it'll push you back in the seat with just a little pedal, lol. My wife picked it out, it's going to be her car. She's always had a thing for Jettas.
 
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This is my 2019 Benz GLA 250 4Matic.
Had one pass me about 2 years ago and while behind it, all I could think of was how good the tail end looked. Then about 2 weeks later, I saw one in a parking lot. So I checked it out. After about 4 months internet research, I finally got me one. I like the fact the oil filter is on top of the motor. So I do my own oil changes. That saves me alot of money. Yes I have an oil pump. Bout time for a wax job.
 
electronjohn said:
Interestingly, of the 4 imported vehicles I've owned, 3 have been German...and all from different manufacturers. Start with a '72 Opel Manta Rallye (GM)...then an '80 Fiesta S (Ford) and now a '13 Jetta SE. Non-German? '86 Isuzu Trooper. Miss the Manta and the Trooper the most....but the Fiesta was a blast to drive...as is the Jetta.
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A friend of mines dad had a Fiesta (possibly an 80), and we beat that poor thing like a rented mule. You're right though it was a lot of fun to throw around in the twisties!
 
Judas Priest said:
Is that an actual picture of your car? It looks REALLY nice!
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Yes, it is... taken in the parking lot of our local Rosa's Mexican food cafe.

I looked for just the 'right' car for five years. When this one popped up for sale, I bought it sight-unseen out of Orange, CA. I've had it for nearly six years, and it still amazes me every time I drive it.

It's much nicer in person than the photo. Consistent winner of best-in-class or first overall in local car shows and two Porsche Club of America "people's choice" concourse.
 
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