[Forzanerazzurri]

The post above reminds me of how Harris used to complain about how crappy Ferraris were until they finally let him back in the club.

The resolution here is that nobody should take this clown seriously. He's an inconsistent car journalist that has a really poor grasp of the market.

He complained non stop in the original G80 review about the M3's transmission being a ZF8 torque converter, but go watch his Giulia Quad review and watch him gush over the same box.

Try to figure out which M3 is his favorite. It changes monthly depending on his audience.

Bleh.

[aaaaah]

Originally Posted by Nkr15

I’m talking about this..

Starting to grow on me after two years of exposure is far from praise. Maybe it's just Stockholm Syndrome.

The front of the G8x is starting to grow on me too, but I still think it looks terrible relative to what it could have been.

[Neptune7]

Lost interest in Chris a while back - his commentary is just not engaging enough. The only two media personalities in the auto world that I like are Clarkson and Harry Metcalfe.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by Neptune7

Lost interest in Chris a while back - his commentary is just not engaging enough. The only two media personalities in the auto world that I like are Clarkson and Harry Metcalfe.

I love Harry.

[Juanero]

I would think the x3mc would be the best all rounder

[farns2345]

I’m sorry, but to be in the discussion of the greatest all rounder a car cannot be this ugly.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by farns2345

I’m sorry, but to be in the discussion of the greatest all rounder a car cannot be this ugly.

I hope one day you'll be able to afford a real M car.

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I hope one day you'll be able to afford a real M car.

Lame response…

[DB_Cooper]

Wish this had a MT…and would come to the states…then it would be a real all rounder.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by DB_Cooper

Lame response…

In his own words "If I could afford this car I'd buy it - for the drive and because I've wanted a M3 since high school (20+ years)"

Thanks for contributing absolutely nothing.

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

In his own words "If I could afford this car I'd buy it - for the drive and because I've wanted a M3 since high school (20+ years)"

Thanks for contributing absolutely nothing.

Where did he say that?

All I read was his opinion & your lame response.

Don’t get all testy buddy. It’s just an automotive forum, it’ll be ok.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by DB_Cooper

Where did he say that?

All I read was his opinion & your lame ass response.

Don’t get all testy buddy. It’s just an automotive forum, it’ll be ok.

Enjoy your Mazda

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Enjoy your Mazda

So let’s get this straight. I commented on your post, you got butthurt, then you decided to click on my profile and find that I made a post about a Mazda on a different thread, and then decided to come back on this thread and comment saying “enjoy your Mazda” as if it’s an insult.

Lol. Ridiculous.

FYI not that it matters, but I own 5 cars, three of which are BMWs.

Btw Mazdas are great, you should buy one if you can afford it someday.

[Germanauto]

Elitist opinion: in markets where this exists there's literally zero reason to choose an X3M over it if you're a legit enthusiast.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

In his own words "If I could afford this car I'd buy it - for the drive and because I've wanted a M3 since high school (20+ years)"

Thanks for contributing absolutely nothing.

Bro you know nothing about other peoples' financial situation or obligations. Where I live there are plenty of people driving hot cars yet have no savings or live with roommates. And somehow valuing somebody's opinion less over something so menial is immature af.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

The way Chris Harris can make a car dance on the track is mind blowing. The amount of effortless control & precision he has entering / exiting each corner is like fine art. This estate car / wagon makes me want an IOM G80 or G81 M3 even more!

[Peertwelve]

[QUOTE=Germanauto;29939751]Bro you know nothing about other peoples' financial situation or obligations. Where I live there are plenty of people driving hot cars yet have no savings or live with roommates. And somehow valuing somebody's opinion less over something so menial is immature af.

Agreed. This forum would be better without the venom. Immature af.

Harris is entitled to his opinion, and to change that opinion. In this case, he focused on performance and ignored the front end design. Sheesh some owners in here are touchy!

[///M TOWN]

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[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Elitist opinion: in markets where this exists there's literally zero reason to choose an X3M over it if you're a legit enthusiast.

You must be able to think of at least one reason a “legit enthusiast” would choose an X3M.

[10"]

chris Harris sells reviews.

he appeases certain car companies so they keep giving him free cars.

for him—you, the audience, are consumers who keep his business flowing.

stop putting so much importance on reviews.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by Nkr15

After his comments and him making a pig face 2 years ago he holds very little meaning for me. Atleast Clarkson stands his ground and still says a 911 is a beetle.

He's finally come around and admitted the G8x is better than the F8x and didn't make any comments regarding the looks so I don't have an issue. He pretty well says the G8x and M5 CS is about as good as it gets for sedans from any automaker which is more important than subjective opinion on looks. As much grief as BMW gets from the old guard, it's pretty evident they are killing it by building the best modern sports sedans you can buy today.

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by Nkr15

After his comments and him making a pig face 2 years ago he holds very little meaning for me. Atleast Clarkson stands his ground and still says a 911 is a beetle.

Superb engineering does not mean beautiful.

His comments are technical based only. He does not touch the design subject which probably reiterates his initial opinion. He actually makes a very diplomatic comment about the dash screen...