check-in - what are you driving?

[James McColl]

As a daily driver, I sure wouldn't enjoy my NX2000 any more. I would still
drive it on occasion, though I'll really be happy to have to on the track
regularly.

I hope I don't get too old for this though.
https://youtu.be/nkaS_ENowyU

Loud and oversteering, with cross-ply tires, hemi V8. It's actually hard to
drive, but fun.

James

On Monday, 5 November 2018, George Roffe <groffe at gmail.com> wrote:

> " the sad truth is I think I'm too old to enjoy the stiff ride and loud
> exhaust now"
>
> Oh man, we're getting old.  I'm beyond *getting* there.  :-P
>
> I just reanimated my 98 M Roadie.  Compared with my 01 325iT (with
> coilovers and aftermarket swaybars), the Roadie is a visceral ride.  Mostly
> fun, but *constantly* giving you an overload of feedback (and just plain
> NVH).  I drove it a bit over the weekend (and to work today), but shortly
> after, I hopped into the wagon.  You know, the wagon is actually a better
> car in many ways.  It's still sporty with good feedback and I feel more
> trusting in it.  I love the fact the Roadie is a true roadster, and that is
> fun.  But it sure takes a lot more out of this old man.
>
> I haven't left the Manual Gearbox Preservation Society though.  :-)
>
> Geo
>
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