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Originally Posted by Fak_Ork
The newly released M240i is a rear drive based coupe with a 382 HP turbo V6 that always seems to punch well above it's weight- the M340i with the same engine is virtually a match for 0-60 and 1/4 mile acceleration times of the Camaro SS.
Two door, grown a bit larger with time but projected to slot in at about the same weight as the SS.
So:
Attitude
2 doors
Gas motor (and by all accounts a lusty, blown howler that rips) yet designed brand new for this weird transitory world
+ 2" of height, might be too comfortable and usable but can we adapt?
Priced in the realm of the 2SS Camaro (48500k base price for the M240i XDrive, eventually the RWD only version should be released)
No MT- I get this one. If that's your deal, better get your order in for a 22 SS or LT1 or start trolling Autotrader
I post this as a serious shopper of both of these cars, Camaro 1SS or the Bmw M240i. The Camaro warranty is 1 year longer but goes out of bumper to bumper 1 year earlier. I've read that these cars if maintained diligently can give reliable service, but repairs won't be cheap.
Anyone else cross shop these automotive birds of a feather?
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I owned a red 2007 3 series N54 TT sport manual 4 door. It was a blast to drive especially after I added a turbo altitude fooler which added about 25 RWHP without a tune. One of my favorite cars ever.
To me my m6 LT1 is equally fun to drive. To me I also see the LT1 as a two door 3 series with a stonkin Chevy smallblock. I plan to keep it as long as I can still drive it.
I think you already know what you want to do so do whatever floats your boat. Have fun and report back to us how you like the beemer. If you have the $$ to burn to have fun.