Hey all. I previously owned a 17 MG and 17 BSM manual. I'm back to looking for a fun daily to complement the 22 R8, so picked up a 17 BSM DCT.
I've owned 2 of them, so everything feels very familiar. I was hung up on manual, until I drove one again recently. Its engaging but not all that great. I came across a mint 12k mile BSM but DCT, decided I could not pass this car up.
It was private party, worked out a great deal. In addition to a $71k sticker it included PPF, brand new rear tires, tinted windows, JB4, Intake, all scheduled maintenance at the local dealer including spark plugs, etc, and a few other goodies.
Quick observations:
Overall Package: I love the agressive look of the BSM with M Performance bits including winglets, exhaust tips, and rear spoiler. I'll be adding the M Perf diffuser at some point. Its a perfect daily for my needs, and complements the R8 nicely.
DCT: I've owned many manual and SMG/DCT M cars. The DCT is very engaging, extracts power nicely. I'm actually quite glad I went DCT this round.
MPE: I owned the MPE before. I love the startup up, low speed driving crackles, and high rpm over 4k. But not a fan of the drone zone. You don't get much noise under acceleration like in my R8 or even with my previous Dinan. Its more about the low speed crackling or top end blasts, the mid sounds a bit lacking. I had a Dinan rear + res pipe on my MG, it was fantastic - great a low speeds, nice build up during acceleration and zero drone. I'm going to stick with the MPE for a while before making a switch mostly because its a PIA to swap exhausts plus I like how this car has a ton of M Perf parts on it to stay all M.
Immediate Mods: Ordered M Perf steering wheel and DCT kit, blacked badges, and need to update the istep softtware. Disabled ASD of course to get the natual BMW inline 6 sounds.
I love the aggressive look. I love all the M Perf bits. I love the inline 6 over 4k rpm with the MPE, vintage BMW M sounding.
Thinking about it.... I would love more interior engine sound so considering the Fabspeed sport downpipe with a stage 1 tune or even the Dinan sport tune. That's it for this car
but first need to live with it for a few months.
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