Originally posted by Shawn_230 That's a cool colour. Gotta love the engines they have in Europe and Asia... I know a guy who has a 518 (not even an injection), I wonder how slow that must be.
I'm sure it's enough on a 3-Series though. I love those European license plates, better than our squarish plates here.
it's got clear corners though...
one thing I never understood is why clear corners can never be standard in North America...
Originally posted by Shawn_230 Doesn't the M3 have them here in NA? I dunno, our X5 has the ambers on the side too.
I guess it depends on the country's laws. We have a car that was originally from France, so the reverse lights are amber rather than white.
my bad...
I was trying to say that why can't clear corners be a standard fitting on most cars and not something which is regarded as a special option that's only available on the flagship model or with sport packages...
WRT the laws...shouldn't clear corners be illegal if they don't fit them for legal reasons in NA?
regarding the engine sizes, it has to do with taxes. if your car has more than 1600cc, your taxes increase astronomically. And I am not talking about the sales tax when you buy the car, I am talking about the yearly "car tax" you pay to the goverment. For example, this year's tax is ~$400CAD but if we were to get a 320i, the tax would've been ~$2200CAD, not to mention the sales tax doubles on a 320i. If the engine size is over 3.0L, then you are completely screwed, the yearly tax is well over ~$5000.
btw, I didn't drive a 518 but I drove a 520 and the car is actually not that bad. It picks up ok on a manual.
Originally posted by sirius1722 Anyway got a new Mazda3s sedan coming in April (on order) Black on black leather fully loaded....*sigh* can't wait! Zoom Zoom!
Sweet car. I was in some at a dealership, nice car inside. Haven't driven 1 yet. A buddy of mine got 1 and loves it
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Originally posted by bobguy Sweet car. I was in some at a dealership, nice car inside. Haven't driven 1 yet. A buddy of mine got 1 and loves it
Definitely a blast to drive! I test drove it twice (though I was hooked after the first time ) and I've been starving to drive it again... ARRGH! I don't know if I can wait until the end of March for my 3 to come!
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It packs a nice punch for it being a completely stock 180 horse engine... and auto at that.
I hate to admit it but I'm stuck with the car for now, I LOVE it but it's been giving me engine trouble lately.
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