These NYC pot holes are killing me... save the M3

LTNYC · 12-10-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Rumor is the next Mazdaspeed3 will be an AWD twin-turbo diesel...

when due? sounds crazy

8_is_enough · 12-11-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LTNYC

when due? sounds crazy

if that's true, i'm getting rid of my GTI the day it's out

secretsquirrel · 12-11-2013, 08:59 AM

Mazda3

5soko · 12-11-2013, 09:29 AM

Those cars r too nice for NYC daily driven roads!

I have a 01 honda accord 4 banger.. smooth as hell, comfortable to be in, surprisngly good ground clearance, thick tires to soak up bumps, great MPG, reliable as hell!
Loves potholes, salt, snow, rain, HOLES opened up by salt and plow during the winter, bumper to bumper traffic, taxi door dings and dents whiled parked, parking garage scratches, NYC parking.

IEDEI · 12-11-2013, 11:37 AM

no need to comprimise. I drive 120 miles throughout NYC every day and drive everywhere in my lowered/modified TT and my 135is......the only MAJOR damage i ever got was at night in the rain when an exposed pothole in the lower east side ripped off part of my TT's subframe from the bottom......that was significant. After that, i ordered an aluminium panzer plate and fitted it on the bottom of the car----so it actually has ARMOR!

Other than that.....they are just cars. Drive them and enjoy them----NO NEED to comprimise. You live in the greatest city around......drive your favourite cars and enjoy your time

that being said...all the cars in your list are good cars! I would probably go for a Fiesta ST if i was looking for a small hatchback runabout.

CK335iMSport · 12-11-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LTNYC

not too many pot-holes in TX tho, right?!

LOL, I guess it depends on where you drive. I guess like many big cities, Austin is the same with the shitty downtown streets etc. It's funny, you'll be cruising along and then

, you hit a nasty one

. It's all good though, good luck on your choice btw....

LTNYC · 12-13-2013, 10:27 PM

WRX! Test drove em all.

nmehta211 · 12-14-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LTNYC

WRX! Test drove em all.

Life is too short to have to drive a beater! I drive my e90 m3 with 6spd and 18" wheels to help with the ride.

If you are looking for an alternative car, I recommend the fiat 500 abarth. Fun car, and has discounted parking for 99 per month.

LTNYC · 12-14-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nmehta211

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Originally Posted by LTNYC

WRX! Test drove em all.

Life is too short to have to drive a beater! I drive my e90 m3 with 6spd and 18" wheels to help with the ride.

If you are looking for an alternative car, I recommend the fiat 500 abarth. Fun car, and has discounted parking for 99 per month.

Where's this discounted parking?!

nmehta211 · 12-15-2013, 05:14 PM

Quik park. Gotta confirm certain locations. Also price is only good for 1 year, goes to 200 after.

I'm debating whether to buy one for the wifey or sell the m3 for a dct car.

LTNYC · 12-15-2013, 05:22 PM

Picked up the WRX yesterday, right as the snow storm was kicking into high gear. Lots of fun on those slippery roads on the way home!

Adding snow tires this week and she'll be set for the winter, as the M hibernates in her heated garage

ssmith96 · 12-15-2013, 06:18 PM

I have a friend who has an A7 as a DD in NYC and its fenders were sideswiped, rims insanely curbed, and rear bumper is fucked up. Its just a not a friendly place for nice cars.

woosh · 12-16-2013, 06:17 PM

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Picked up the WRX yesterday, right as the snow storm was kicking into high gear. Lots of fun on those slippery roads on the way home!

Adding snow tires this week and she'll be set for the winter, as the M hibernates in her heated garage

All it needs is an OEM STi 19mm rear sway bar and a lot of that body roll is gone

View Poll Results: Which soaks up the bumps, yet still provides high fun factor?
ST	4	16.00%
GTI	8	32.00%
Rex	10	40.00%
zz3	3	12.00%
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5soko Brigadier General 350 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Those cars r too nice for NYC daily driven roads! I have a 01 honda accord 4 banger.. smooth as hell, comfortable to be in, surprisngly good ground clearance, thick tires to soak up bumps, great MPG, reliable as hell! Loves potholes, salt, snow, rain, HOLES opened up by salt and plow during the winter, bumper to bumper traffic, taxi door dings and dents whiled parked, parking garage scratches, NYC parking. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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IEDEI Banned 1135 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	no need to comprimise. I drive 120 miles throughout NYC every day and drive everywhere in my lowered/modified TT and my 135is......the only MAJOR damage i ever got was at night in the rain when an exposed pothole in the lower east side ripped off part of my TT's subframe from the bottom......that was significant. After that, i ordered an aluminium panzer plate and fitted it on the bottom of the car----so it actually has ARMOR! Other than that.....they are just cars. Drive them and enjoy them----NO NEED to comprimise. You live in the greatest city around......drive your favourite cars and enjoy your time that being said...all the cars in your list are good cars! I would probably go for a Fiesta ST if i was looking for a small hatchback runabout.
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nmehta211 Lieutenant 75 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Quik park. Gotta confirm certain locations. Also price is only good for 1 year, goes to 200 after. I'm debating whether to buy one for the wifey or sell the m3 for a dct car. __________________ 08 E90 M3 Interlagos Blue 99 E36 M3 Cosmos, #2--Sold 99 E36 M3 Cosmos, #1--Sold
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LTNYC Private 9 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Picked up the WRX yesterday, right as the snow storm was kicking into high gear. Lots of fun on those slippery roads on the way home! Adding snow tires this week and she'll be set for the winter, as the M hibernates in her heated garage Attached Images __________________ e92 M3 ZCP DCT \| V1 \| Alpine HID AE \| Left-Foot Brake \| Meisterschaft GT2 \| ACM test pipes + ESS \| Stop-Tech BBK \| Cantrell Ducts \| Vorshlag Plates \| H&R Sways \| KW Springs \| Turner studs \| Turner Spacers \| Michelin SS \| TRmotorsports MT-1/M-hubs \| Nitto NT-01 \| Schroth \| HANS \| Safecraft
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ssmith96 Banned 79 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	I have a friend who has an A7 as a DD in NYC and its fenders were sideswiped, rims insanely curbed, and rear bumper is fucked up. Its just a not a friendly place for nice cars.
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