tonyfoto08 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 So I'm going to visit friends living in Germany in September. I'm looking at the perfect car to rent for one day to run on an Autobuhn and the Nurburgring since I wont be far from there. I found a rental company http://europeluxurycarhire.com/ The company offers only what the URL reads. However, any car in the Ferrari's class is 1,200-3,000 eu per day ($2,400-$5,000.) How much I'd love to cruise in one of those it's just not practical. 1 day with a Ferrari would be more then the air fair for the trip. I've narrowed my choices down to 2. For 200 eu ($280) I can rent a 420bhp 4L V8 2011 BMW M3 or for 250 eu ($350) I can get my hands on a 555bhp 4L Twin Turbo V8 2011 BMW X6M which sounds promising. They look nice and from what I've heard from the guys on Top Gear: USA it's actually a pretty fun ride. It's a known fact that even though the M3 has about 100 bhp less the X6M It's lighter and will out preform the X6M. So for performance I'll pick the M3 but the X6M is unique. It's a $90,000 power house that I might not get the opportunity to drive any other time. So the question still stands. What do I reserve? The M3 is my "goal" car. ( not a dream car because an M3 is a car I will own in do time.) Where the X6M is just different. X6M vs. M3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 M3 hands down. You have an opportunity to drive the flagship BMW vehicle, or an ugly, useless POS that disgraces the badge it wears on the hood and trunk. I hate the fact that BMW is watering down the //M badge by making these stupid souped up SUVs. After owning 2 M3s and an M5, I find it terribly disappointing that BMW stooped to this level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 im sorry, but why is this even a debate within your head?! M3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think it'll handle a lot better in Nurburg. I'm super excited for September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 im sorry, but why is this even a debate within your head?! M3! Your right. IDK what I'm thinking. Only considered the X6M because it's different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 M3 hands down. You have an opportunity to drive the flagship BMW vehicle, or an ugly, useless POS that disgraces the badge it wears on the hood and trunk. I hate the fact that BMW is watering down the //M badge by making these stupid souped up SUVs. After owning 2 M3s and an M5, I find it terribly disappointing that BMW stooped to this level Man you crazy?! Why not have a v8 twinturbo suv to give amg a run for their money!? I mean yeah the M3 is sick, but have you ever driven an X6?? I've actually been in a X6M in Bulgaria a few months ago, it was nuts. I absolutely loved it, if I was 40 and wanted an SUV, that would be first choice over any thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I would pick up the M3 if your really hittin the ring tho.. A little more fun.. Was their an option for 1 series M lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 You might want to be sure the rental company allows you to take the car on the ring. Most don't allow it.I also would suggest you take your time on the ring, it's obviously a hard track, even harder in a vehicle you're not familiar with (or too much power)...FWIW, I lived in Germany for 3 1/2 years and have been on the ring. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Man you crazy?! Why not have a v8 twinturbo suv to give amg a run for their money!? I mean yeah the M3 is sick, but have you ever driven an X6?? I've actually been in a X6M in Bulgaria a few months ago, it was nuts. I absolutely loved it, if I was 40 and wanted an SUV, that would be first choice over any thing. Thats it right there, I think a sports car/vehicle should not be built with 40 year old men in mind. It should be a viciously fast, slightly uncomfortable machine built to destroy! I just refuse to believe that the X6M deserves an M badge, its a useless SUV.. i've only sat in one, and that was enough for me to know I would NEVER, EVER, own one. However, i do like the X5, because it does exactly what its supposed to do very well; transport people from A to B in comfort, while providing space to fit stuff in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thats it right there, I think a sports car/vehicle should not be built with 40 year old men in mind. It should be a viciously fast, slightly uncomfortable machine built to destroy! I just refuse to believe that the X6M deserves an M badge, its a useless SUV.. i've only sat in one, and that was enough for me to know I would NEVER, EVER, own one. However, i do like the X5, because it does exactly what its supposed to do very well; transport people from A to B in comfort, while providing space to fit stuff in. You think BMW builds their SUV's especially X5Ms and X6Ms with our age group in mind lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 No they dont, and thats whats wrong with them. The X5/X6 should be aimed at the older generations. Anything with an //M badge should be designed for those that are young at heart and mind, not necessarily body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 At forty i don't think I'll be to old at heart, My dad at 55 has done burn outs and doughnuts in my old Ms and my brothers toys lol... But at 40 i think ill be more stable in my life to afford something like that.. make sence? So what does a man do that wants an SUV at mid-life bc he has a kid and more stuff going on, but he doesn't want to give up on all performance or the M motorsport he grew up on.. buys a X5-6M!!!! lol this will be a big argument that wont end and since your my friend ill drop it.. but i think i win.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I dont see this as an argument between us, just a lively debate Its all good, everyone has diff opinions, I just really dislike the SUV range getting an M badge, not so much the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Haha debate arguement whatever I speak two languages at home so some wording I use is off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Cool, what languages do you speak?OT: why was the thread about the new M3s locked?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 English lol Albanian Turkish and I can hit on girls in Serbian and Arabic lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 well I'm sure that'll come in handy some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Dickens Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thats it right there, I think a sports car/vehicle should not be built with 40 year old men in mind. But what about people who need four doors and ground clearance? Maybe an M5 could work, but I think its fair to make an X_M to compete with AMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles Dickens Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 But to the OP: M3 for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I guess I may have overstated my dislike for them. To each his own really, I just dont agree with it getting an M badge. By all means, give it 10000000 horsepower if thats what it takes to compete and sell products, I just want nothing to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have experiance on tracks. I've driven an E46 M3 at The Autobuhn country club in Joliet, Ill. I know the E90 will be a big difference. I'm looking forward to the challange on the ring. I'll take it slow the first time and I'm usally a quick learner...... Forza 3 is my testing grounds till race day haha. If they don't want me to take it on a track I guess I just shouldn't crash it...No M1's for rent. checked one out at the Chicago Auto Show. Sitting in the driver seat of that beast feels amazing. The price tag looks better then the M3's too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Does the Ring offer rental cars? I know you can catch rides with drivers, but if they rented cars that'd be sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Does the Ring offer rental cars? I know you can catch rides with drivers, but if they rented cars that'd be sick! That would be sick. I doubt they rent cars to race. To much of a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 There are companies who specifically rent race prepped cars for the nurburgring. http://www.rent-racecar.de/ is one. No amount of Forza will prepare you for the real thing. It'll help but likely will make you cocky and foolish. I only say that because I've experienced it first hand. I almost crashed in a buddies STI because he went too fast because he "knew the track from Forza". Nevertheless, even driving safe it's often the other stupid drivers that crash into you! And a M3 in euros would not be fun to try and pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 That's it, I'm visiting Germany and I vow to rent a race car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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