@1Percenterer Autowelt

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Social category influence automotive brands #6429 technology brands 20.73% formula 1 #1603 luxury brands #5567 countries 4.27% stocks 3.66% finance 1.22% celebrities 1.22% travel destinations 0.61% products 0.61%

Social topic influence bmw #1216, mercedes #939, amg #642, in the 10.98%, audi #609, luxury 9.15%, the most 5.49%, turbo 5.49%, $2413t #362, porsche #460

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"@ListerLawrence Why buy a ''new'' car These are pretty shite to be honest. An older good example is better and will have more to offer"
X Link 2026-02-17T19:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"An SUV that embarrassed Ferraris at the Nrburgring. BMW made one. Just one. The SUV that lapped the Nrburgring faster than a Ferrari [---]. 6.0L V12 from the McLaren F1 GTR. [---] HP. Manual. Rear-wheel drive. BMW made one just because they're engineers we're bored and gave steroids to cars at the time"
X Link 2025-08-05T06:27Z [----] followers, 46.6K engagements

"BMW tried a 6.7L V16 in a [--] Series. It was too weird to live. BMW decided a V12 wasnt enough. So they made a 6.7L V16 with [---] HP. Giant side intakes cooling problems and a name only a prototype could have. The Goldfish and its unofficial version a second version was with a [--] speed manual. Its like two V8's put together and each one given its own control system. Too weird to forget"
X Link 2025-08-05T15:43Z [----] followers, 57.9K engagements

"The BMW E39 540i. V8 manual rear-wheel drive. One of the last BMWs that actually felt alive"
X Link 2025-08-24T09:21Z [----] followers, 46.7K engagements

"Ferdinand Pichs pet project was a luxury saloon that had to outperform the S-Class while wearing a VW badge. It had to drive all day at [---] km/h in desert heat while keeping the interior cool at 22C. It came with options like ventilated massaging seats 4-zone climate control and a suspension system borrowed from Bentley. The W12 engine was overengineered and when maintained correctly it easily lasts [------] km. The problem Hardly anyone wanted to spend six figures on a Volkswagen not knowing its a budget Bentley. This Volkswagen Phaeton is a [----] Model Year"
X Link 2025-08-26T12:19Z [----] followers, 42.3K engagements

"Before AMG was absorbed by Mercedes they built excess for the brave. The [---] SEC Widebody was that excess in coupe form. Hand-shaped arches three-piece wheels wider than the tyres of most cars and a soundtrack that defined the Autobahn. It wasnt just fast it was theatre and it was built by hand in tiny numbers. Mercedes-Benz [---] SEC AMG Widebody C126"
X Link 2025-09-01T05:55Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements

"A Le Mans prototype with number plates only [--] made. This wasnt a luxury coup it was a Le Mans car forced onto the road. The CLK GTR sat so low youd struggle with speed bumps and its aero looked stolen from a pit lane. Underneath a 6.9-litre V12 ready to destroy anything with number plates. The cabin felt more like a cockpit than a Mercedes. Owning one was like being handed the keys to a spaceship and told try not to crash it. Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Straenversion"
X Link 2025-09-08T11:56Z [----] followers, 16.9K engagements

"A VW engine borrowed from a Bentley put in a family SUV. Nobody asked Volkswagen built it anyway and it turned out to be a success. Nobody needed a W12 in a family SUV but Volkswagen built one anyway. The Touareg W12 packed a 6.0-litre twelve-cylinder with [---] HP making it one of the strangest excesses of the 2000s. It was heavy thirsty and completely unnecessary yet somehow irresistible. It was supposed to be a halo car but after demand was seen to be there VW built some more anyway. A luxury 4x4 with the heart of a Bentley that could still tow a trailer. It drank fuel like a supercar but"
X Link 2025-09-10T06:07Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements

"The last Mercedes built like a bank vault. Luxury at its most indestructible. The W140 S-Class was the peak of Mercedes overengineering. Built in the early 90s it came with double-glazed windows soft-close doors and a presence that intimidated everything on the road. [--] Cent liked his S500 too. It was so solid it felt indestructible except for the soy-based wiring that rats loved to chew through. The S500s V8 wasnt exotic but it was smooth powerful and perfectly suited to this rolling fortress. It represented Mercedes at their most excessive where cost didnt matter and luxury was built to"
X Link 2025-09-10T20:25Z [----] followers, 32.9K engagements

"I never knew that this existed but here is a Mercedes C55 AMG estate. Mercedes C55 AMG with just a 5.4-litre engine stuffed into a C-Class body. It looked subtle even conservative but under the bonnet sat [---] HP of old-school muscle. The perfect mix of everyday usability and raw AMG character. It never got the hype of the C63 that followed but in many ways it was more calm. A proper estate package for a naturally aspirated AMG in a small package. Mercedes-Benz S203 C55 AMG"
X Link 2025-09-13T02:52Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements

"The Phaeton was Volkswagen showing off. Hidden air vents slid open only when needed keeping the dash perfectly clean. The seats could be adjusted in over a dozen ways with heating cooling and massage functions built in. Even the rear passengers had their own climate zones and seat controls all managed through small buttons and dials tucked neatly into the centre armrest. A thick leather dash and real wood trim gave it Bentley-like presence on the inside but not so much on the exterior and the way the buttons clicked had a level of precision youd expect from a Swiss watch"
X Link 2025-09-24T09:16Z [----] followers, 37.3K engagements

"The 959s interior was packed with tech no one else offered in [----]. Its display showed boost pressure oil levels and system checks at a glance while an array of buttons let the driver adjust suspension height and four-wheel-drive modes. The leather-wrapped dash was filled with neatly organised switches but the ergonomics were pure Porsche everything within reach everything functional. It felt futuristic compared to a [---] of the same era and yet still usable every day. The [---] wasnt just fast its cockpit proved Porsche was decades ahead in blending luxury with rally-bred engineering"
X Link 2025-09-24T20:58Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements

"It doesnt sound good. It sounds unreal. The E60 M5s V10 was a Formula [--] engine. Nothing sounds like it not before or after. The E60 M5s S85B50 V10 was born from BMWs F1 research ten throttle bodies [----] rpm redline and a flat-planelike firing order that gave it that razor-edged howl. Every gear change from the SMG-III gearbox adds a bark of mechanical aggression making the car feel alive even at idle. The titanium valves semi-dry sump and ultra-short stroke allowed it to rev like a race engine. No turbos no filters just raw combustion turned into music. BMW has never made anything like it"
X Link 2025-10-07T03:12Z [----] followers, 20.9K engagements

"They called it S8 Plus because RS8 was too honest. This car existed to hide chaos in a tailored suit a [---] HP autobahn weapon for people who preferred understatement to theatre. The definition of a sleeper. The S8 Plus hid a [---] HP twin-turbo V8 beneath a saloon body that could pass for an executive car. It hit [---] km/h unrestricted faster than a Ferrari California T. Quiet understated and brutally effective. Audi didnt market it as an RS8 but thats what it was in spirit. The collectible S8 and one of the times Audi built a truly fast A8 that could compete with the Mercedes S65"
X Link 2025-10-09T09:38Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements

"Built exclusively for Canada and nowhere else. The 540i that secretly thought it was an M5. Built only for Canada in [----] BMW took the standard 540i and gave it M5 suspension brakes and bodywork. A 6-speed manual from the M5 and [---] HP V8 completed the package. You could only get it with the same colours as the M5 and there was the option for an automatic. Only [--] were ever made an experimental ''M5'' before the E39"
X Link 2025-10-13T02:57Z [----] followers, 27.9K engagements

"Mercedes 190E but with a high revving inline [--]. The W201 190E 2.5-16 Evo II was a homologation special for DTM. [---] units to meet FIA Group A rules with a Cosworth-tuned 2.5L [--] pot with a massive [---] hp and naturally aspirated. Massive rear wing adjustable suspension with the race version having the ride height via hydraulics in race and road version had self-leveling"
X Link 2025-10-17T09:33Z [----] followers, 19.1K engagements

"What if Audis flagship had gone two-door when Mercedes went CL for their S - klasse Audis first aluminium flagship as a two-door coupe That wouldve been a masterpiece. The D2 A8 Coupe with the 4.2L V8 Quattro and timeless 90s design cues subtle light and imposing at once. A German GT with more restraint than a CL500 and more polish than a [--] Series. Sadly it stayed locked in Ingolstadts imagination. And look further there are no B pillars"
X Link 2025-10-26T16:16Z [----] followers, 11K engagements

"BMW Made the most extreme version of the M5 with the CS. If you look at just the ICE part of it its BMWs most powerful M5 ever. A 4.4L twin-turbo V8 with [---] HP and [---] Nm cutting [---] kg from the regular M5. The final M5 before the hybrid G90 that took [---] extra Kg on board"
X Link 2025-10-27T05:22Z [----] followers, 11K engagements

"AMG unchained. A 6.0L twin-turbo V12 producing [---] HP and [----] Nm under carbon bodywork and a fixed roof. The SL65 Black is still one of the most intimidating machines Mercedes ever built and one of the most extreme SL's made to this day. Mercedes AMG SL65 Black Series"
X Link 2025-10-27T19:01Z [----] followers, 43.4K engagements

"It looks like an regular [--] series. It drives like a symphony not a storm. Next to an M5 the B5 S feels like it belongs in another world. [---] HP [---] Nm and all-wheel drive yet its edge is smooth not sharp. It uses the same V8 base as the M5 but Alpina rebuilt the turbo system and gearbox mapping for calm precision. Offered as an estate too something BMW M never did for the G30 chassis. Its not slower. Just quieter in its confidence but personally I wouldn't mind a super loud exhaust just an intelligent valve system to regulate the amount of sound. Alpina G31 B5 GT"
X Link 2025-10-29T10:24Z [----] followers, 50.6K engagements

"If there was something fast like an M3 that was a touring Alpina delivered. The E46 M3 was precise and wild. The B3 S was precise and patient. Same [--] Series base but Alpinas 3.4L straight-six favoured torque over revs. You could have a saloon a convertible a coupe touring. Not built to dominate circuits but to dominate continents. Its what the M3 mightve become if it had grown up a little sooner but the M3 remained with a racecar spirit. Alpina E46 B3 S"
X Link 2025-10-29T21:55Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements

"Before Cupra was a separate brand this was Spains secret GTI. A [---] Hp 2.8-litre VR6 and Haldex 4WD setup the same drivetrain as the Golf MK4 VR6. And its the 24v version hidden in a modest five-door body. It skipped the Golfs premium plastics for simplicity. Less refined inside but just as much character as the VR6 has. It proved Seat could do performance without the marketing gloss. Seat Leon Cupra4 (1M)"
X Link 2025-10-31T12:59Z [----] followers, 32.5K engagements

"The slowest [--] Series ever made and one of the most enduring. [---] HP from a diesel straight-six capable of cruising across Europe without complaint. It wasnt built to impress but to outlast. While the 750iL chased top speed the 725tds quietly built its reputation on longevity"
X Link 2025-11-02T16:28Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements

"Built for the drivers BMW refused to abandon. The manual changes the cars character completely. The is more power than the chassis ever needed but the [--] speed forces you to meter it yourself. Its the opposite of the dual-clutch version slower harder and more deliberate. BMW didnt advertise it didnt push it. They just built a handful for the drivers who still wanted to do the work who asked for it. This fine example was sold for 40k $ on BAT Auctions. BMW M6 6-Speed F13"
X Link 2025-11-16T04:31Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements

"Diesel efficiency shaped through Alpina rather than M-division. The D3 S uses the B57 inline-six from the M340d but reworked for smoother torque delivery and long-distance consistency. It exists as the alternative for buyers who want the performance envelope car with maximum relaxation. Alpina D3 S Allrad G21"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Audi S1 was a pocket-sized quattro hot hatch that felt almost too interesting for its era. Short wheelbase serious traction and a level of drivetrain character that Audi never really returned to in this size. It sat against cars like the F56 Mini Cooper JCW and the Polo WRC small performance machines built around real intent rather than just numbers. The S1 disappeared quietly replaced by softer more standardised models. Today the most powerful model shares the powertrain with the Polo GTI yet itself is not positioned as a true hot hatch. Its one of those cars that makes you wonder why"
X Link 2026-01-27T21:39Z [----] followers, 23.6K engagements

"The R129 SL could be ordered with one of Mercedes strangest and most beautiful factory options: the panoramic glass hardtop. Instead of the usual painted roof buyers could choose a full glass panel that completely changed the character of the car. It turned the SL maybe a bit heavier but it will feel more open even with the hardtop fitted and this was in [----]. Its a perfect example of Mercedes engineering indulgence. The R129 was already one of the most solid roadsters ever built yet the option list still included features that existed purely because someone at Mercedes thought the flagship"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:24Z [----] followers, 44.4K engagements

"Audi's luxury didnt start with RS badges it started here. D11 Audi V8 quattro was the brands first true flagship introducing a V8-powered executive car with permanent all-wheel drive as standard. It laid the groundwork for everything that followed: the idea that Audi could compete with the BMW [--] series and Mercedes S class through engineering not tradition. Often forgotten today but without the V8 quattro there is no S8 probably no RS6 RS4 and all the other naturally aspirated V8 powered Audi's. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018022913572741126"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:05Z [----] followers, 57.2K engagements

"AMG turned the hot hatch into something extreme with the original A45. Its 2.0-litre turbo four was one of the most power-dense production engines of its time paired with all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch gearbox that made it feel closer to a junior super-saloon than a compact hatch. This was the moment the segment stopped being about lightness and started being about outright numbers. BMW followed their own path Audi already was there with the RS3 but the A45 one upped Audi which escalated the entire category into the super hot hatch era. FYI this here has been res deleted as usual."
X Link 2026-02-02T02:35Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements

"@NikitaIlsaFaust FSI is in the MK5 GTI too Where did it come from"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Volkswagens Mk5 R32 remains one of the most charismatic hot hatches ever built because of one thing: the VR6. The narrow-angle six gave it a sound and smoothness that turbocharged rivals never replicated DSG or manual and 4Motion AWD made it devastatingly usable for everyday. It wasnt the lightest or the most precise but a unique engine layout is alone worth and that defined the entire car. Before the Golf R became a numbers game the R32 was about character first a hot hatch built around an engine you could recognise instantly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018330565603213791"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:28Z [----] followers, 33.1K engagements

"Audis A1 quattro is one of the strangest modern hot hatches because it was never meant to exist in volume. A limited-run car with all-wheel drive aggressive bodywork and genuine engineering effort in the smallest Audi platform. It was compact fast and unusually serious for something based on a supermini. Audi never repeated the idea and thats what makes it interesting. The A1 quattro sits outside the normal RS hierarchy. Little pocket rocket built as an experiment and quietly one of the most unusual hot hatches of its generation. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018441295404953779"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:48Z [----] followers, 22K engagements

"A manual Cayenne GTS is one of the strangest combinations Porsche ever offered. A naturally aspirated V8 SUV tuned for handling paired with three pedals in a segment that was already moving toward automatic only logic. The GTS was meant to be the drivers Cayenne and the manual version pushes that idea to its extreme a family-sized performance machine that asks you to shift it yourself. Porsche never repeated the formula. Its an odd footnote in the Cayenne story but also one of the most enthusiast-spec SUVs ever sold. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018572786587869573"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:30Z [----] followers, 26K engagements

"A manual M6 is one of those specs that feels like a myth. The twin-turbo V8 was built for torque and speed but the manual option turns it into something far rarer: a modern BMW GT car with genuine driver control. Most were sold with the dual-clutch which makes the three-pedal cars an outlier even within an already niche model. The M6 was always the heavy-hitting alternative to an M5 but in manual form it becomes more personal and more sketchy. A rare spec from the last era when BMW still allowed it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018691317812035856"
X Link 2026-02-03T14:21Z [----] followers, 20.1K engagements

"The 635d is one of the most unusual performance coupes BMW ever sold. The amazing M57 torque 24/7 and built for high-speed cruising rather than revs. It made the [--] Series feel more like a long-distance weapon than a sports car which is the whole point delivering effortless acceleration in the mid-range where petrol engines needed downshifts. This was the peak of the diesel grand tourer idea a time when BMW treated diesel not as economy but as engineering strength in its TOP form. Nothing like it exists in the modern line up anymore. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928505908609203"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:04Z [----] followers, 13K engagements

"Golf GTD is one of the last examples of the diesel hot hatch. A [---] TDI built not for economy alone but for usable performance with real torque. It occupied a niche that barely exists now: sporty driving with diesel efficiency especially on European roads. As emissions rules tightened and the market shifted the idea became almost extinct. The GTD isnt celebrated like a GTI but it represents a drivetrain philosophy that is quietly disappearing since the GT variants of diesel Golf's go way way back to the 90s. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019162547836838396"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:34Z [----] followers, 22.8K engagements

"BMWs G31 540i is one of the clearest sweet-spot saloons of the modern era. A straight-six already gives enough performance to matter and none of the excess weight or stiffness that comes with full M models. The B58 engine gives it real smoothness and usable torque making it a long-distance car first and a fast one second. Most attention goes to the M550i or the M5 but the 540i is the version that actually makes sense: balanced refined quietly quick not as costly as the V8 examples and still properly BMW in character. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019234396197515614"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"AMGs E53 sits in a rare middle ground. Fast enough to feel special but not defined by the full aggression of the E63. The straight-six with mild electrification delivers smooth immediate acceleration without turning the car into a super saloon. Its the kind of car designed for speed you can actually use every day with the comfort and space of a proper estate underneath. The E63 gets the headlines where its an actual AMG but the E53 is the one that's dressed as an AMG. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019296304132702437 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019296304132702437"
X Link 2026-02-05T06:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Porsches [-----] Carrera S sits in the last naturally aspirated middle ground before turbocharging took over the standard [---] range. The [---] flat-six is linear responsive and defined by revs rather than boost. It isnt a GT3 and it doesnt need to be. This is the everyday [---] done properly: wide usability real character [---] hp and performance that still feels relevant without extremes. The later turbo cars are faster but the Carrera S of this era is the one that feels most complete as a pure road car. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019478505092686002"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:29Z [----] followers, 50.4K engagements

"AMG putting the M113 V8 into the small SLK chassis created one of the strangest factory combinations of the era. Naturally aspirated around [---] hp instant torque and no attempt to make the car feel delicate. This was the M113 used as pure character big displacement simple layout massive mid range. The short wheelbase made it feel far more aggressive than the numbers suggested. Same engine family used in luxury flagships suddenly became something almost unruly here. It shows how flexible the M113 platform was: there's SUV's saloons coupes MPV's even."
X Link 2026-02-06T02:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"AMG used the M113 to create one of the first true performance SUVs. Naturally aspirated V8 around [---] hp tuned to move all its [---] tonnes around. This is where the engines torque-focused nature made perfect sense. Before turbo SUVs became normal the ML [--] showed how displacement alone could deliver performance. The M113 didnt need forced induction to feel strong in a heavy platform. AMG simply adjusted intake exhaust and mapping to prioritise usable power. Same engine DNA adapted for height mass and traction instead of speed alone. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019710281891598785"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"AMG pushed the M113 into its next phase here: supercharged M113K form. Around [---] hp massive [---] Nm of torque and a shift from linear V8 response to forced-induction surge. The CLS [--] shows the engine at its most complete AMG form still based on the same block and architecture. This is where the M113 family crossed into super-saloon territory. Same base design from luxury cars suddenly becomes something brutally fast without losing much of the mechanical reliability that made the engine famous. M113's don't even come with variable valve timing."
X Link 2026-02-06T13:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMW adapting the M62 for the 840Ci shows the engine as a true grand touring tool. Smooth long gearing not built to be aggressive built to cover distance. The aluminium block and refined intake tuning helped keep weight reasonable for its era while maintaining durability. Same core V8 concept that powered estates and saloons becomes a luxury GT heart here easier to live with than the V12. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020071537517182979 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020071537517182979"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The W100 [---] Pullman the best at the time and from all the heads of State like Fidel Castro nothing came close to it. Suspension windows seats boot sunroof and partitions all ran on a central high-pressure hydraulic system operating around [---] bar. The M100 V8 existed to move weight and support this system not to create performance credentials. No Rolls-Royce or Bentley of the era attempted this level of full-vehicle hydraulic integration. This was not just a luxury car - it was state infrastructure on wheels. The Pullman exists in a category where engineering complexity mattered more than"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:46Z [----] followers, 25.6K engagements

"CLK DTM AMG was effectively a DTM touring car converted into a road car with minimal requirements just to be barely legal. Carbon bodywork stripped interior massive aero package and a supercharged AMG V8 producing race-level performance figures for the era. Ferrari and Porsche built track-focused road cars but was there something like a convertible touring car with four seats The CLK DTM was not a supercar and not a GT it was a racing class turned into a limited production road vehicle. It existed because Mercedes could do it not because a market segment demanded it."
X Link 2026-02-08T06:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SLS Electric Drive showed AMG experimenting with a quad-motor electric supercar long before electric performance became common in legacy performance brands. Four independent motors allowed torque vectoring that mechanical systems could not replicate. Around 740+ hp equivalent output and extreme development cost for extremely low production volume. It was not built because customers demanded it and it did not define AMGs future direction. What matters is that a traditional V8 performance division built one of the earliest multi-motor electric supercars at all. It remains a technical outlier"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audi using the [---] FSI in an R8 back then the power was very good but today can you still say its a supercar Around [---] hp with a high-revving character. Same engine you find in the RS4 the [---] FSI became a precision performance engine rather than a refinement tool showing how flexible it was across completely different vehicle concepts. From the SUV's it powered the Allroad to the A8 and S4. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020801095170150595 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020801095170150595"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audis facelift D3 A8 is where the [---] FSI had its debut as a flagship powertrain. While remaining quiet most of the time in luxury use. The FSI system is when Audi pushed direct injection to all of their lineup before turbocharging became the main standard. In the A8 the engine existed to move the heavy full-size saloon around in silence on the outside you find most of them modified. Don't bother buying them used. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020862625408561154 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020862625408561154"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@autocar Kia EV6 GT not that different"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:18Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements

"AMG taking the W210 E-Class and fitting a 6.0-litre M119 V8 created one of the purest examples of pre-merger AMG thinking. Around [---] hp massive displacement and hand-built excess defined it more than numbers ever could. This was still the era where AMG would build cars simply because the engineering idea made sense internally. No mass production logic no global product planning. The E60 sits above the already fast E50 E55 and shows how far AMG would push naturally aspirated V8 performance in a standard executive chassis. Ultra-low production numbers only show what it really was: engineering"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMWs E34 535i represents the final major evolution of the M30 big six in. Around [---] hp durability and mechanical character that defined BMWs reputation through the 80s and early 90s. This was still a large displacement straight-six luxury performance formula before V8s took over the segment. The E34 chassis balanced comfort and driver focus perfectly and the M30 gave it long-distance usability rather than high-rev drama. People did not back away from tuning their E34's. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021107740009980228 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021107740009980228"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JackJG How much are they worth nowadays"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@BigtrainRR First BMW I drove was a E70 X5. All I can say is capable and nice"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Porsches [---] Turbo S represents peak Mezger-era turbocharged AWD supercar engineering. The Twin-turbo flat-six is very durable race-derived block design and all-wheel drive makes it a good realistically usable daily driver without sacrificing performance credibility. Around [---] hp combined with relatively low weight and either 6-speed manual or 5-speed tip-tronic. This is still the egg eyed version [---] least desirable and least valued ones of the generations but the turbos are quite nice. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021231682012008548 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021231682012008548"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Are MK3 Volkswagen Golf GTI's bad cars They're not the fastest of GTI but they're important because it carried the badge. Comfort and refinement started replacing raw simplicity. This is the era where hot hatches started becoming better for dailying. This is the era where there was the [--] valve and the [--] valve. And you can't forget the VR6. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021277106257158607 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021277106257158607"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Alpinas early E36 B3 [---] shows the alternative performance philosophy to the M3. Using the M50 straight-six as a base Alpina focused on torque delivery smoothness and high-speed stability rather than high-rev track character. Around [---] hp delivered in a very linear way made it a continent-crossing performance car rather than a circuit-focused tool. Cheaper price tag compared to the E36 M3 of its time and still a really good engine. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021338510666482167 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021338510666482167"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@adamstan91 @rustytatra I would rather have that but an S3 is really good too or just an RS3"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@moraltourism Was rust an issue I have never seen a MK3 Golf in a cold climate but MK4's remain MK5's are even remaining"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@_001__X Maybe try asking the Sultan of Brunei"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"For anyone looking for a nice Alpina perhaps take a look my European audience. Its a touring that is fast where BMW never did a factory M3 touring Alpina delivers with B3 touring. [----] BMW Alpina B3 [---] Touring with a 6-speed manual for sale via Catawiki Auction #ad: https://t.co/xZCZqgrVo3 https://t.co/95lN0TbnCK [----] BMW Alpina B3 [---] Touring with a 6-speed manual for sale via Catawiki Auction #ad: https://t.co/xZCZqgrVo3 https://t.co/95lN0TbnCK"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@BMW has been quiet since September it has been five months which is a lot where have they gone I should take over their account and do content for them. Design that speaks before the drive begins. The new BMW iX3 sets a new tone for the road ahead. The new BMW iX3. #BMWiX3 #BMW #BMWNewEra #NeueKlasse BMW iX3 [--] xDrive: WLTP energy consumption combined: [---] - [---] kWh/100 km; WLTP CO emissions combined: [--] g/km; CO2-class: A; https://t.co/YjM0vUUBfz Design that speaks before the drive begins. The new BMW iX3 sets a new tone for the road ahead. The new BMW iX3. #BMWiX3 #BMW #BMWNewEra"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"My dad used to have an E70 X5 it didn't come with the M57 probably no air-suspension either just the N57 since it was the late [----] LCI but he did buy it when it was very low mileage which is a huge plus. Last I checked he had everything working also came with a electric sunroof memory seats for both passengers in the front If I remember correctly. I have mentioned this before too. But I wanted to give my take too he did [------] km on his own and sold it because he wanted something newer. No other reason everything was still working too and was used as a daily driver always had done longer"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Who likes the Porsche [---] GT3 RS Which one are you driving home https://t.co/0Z0wSOblgq Which one are you driving home https://t.co/0Z0wSOblgq"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"For people who like cars German cars that don't break ever. I can see a great appeal in that grandpa machine. Now live at BaT Auctions: [----] Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo. https://t.co/WP89gOdatg https://t.co/S6aiC4t35a Now live at BaT Auctions: [----] Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo. https://t.co/WP89gOdatg https://t.co/S6aiC4t35a"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMW been doing that for decades at this point but this is a great example I have an appeal for an older Alfa too perhaps somewhere in life. Is anyone an Alfa owner I dont mean engineering I mean what you see when you open the bonnet. Today you get a lump of shitty moulded plastic that looks like it cost nothing because it did. @Andrew_Frankel lists [--] things he misses from older cars from beautiful engines to large fuel tanks. https://t.co/E8v5t3k8V2 I dont mean engineering I mean what you see when you open the bonnet. Today you get a lump of shitty moulded plastic that looks like it cost"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Perhaps not when you have a Mercedes R [--] AMG. Are the benefits of minivan ownership worth losing out on cool points https://t.co/72l2WVkOkf Are the benefits of minivan ownership worth losing out on cool points https://t.co/72l2WVkOkf"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I think I like this better damn good looking this I assume is a Mercedes truck @autocar This is where cookie crumbles between art and tech and Ferrari nailed it. Used the tech added retro art https://t.co/3tYaWb9b32 @autocar This is where cookie crumbles between art and tech and Ferrari nailed it. Used the tech added retro art https://t.co/3tYaWb9b32"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMW engineered the i8 around a carbon fibre passenger cell hybrid supercar with a [--] cylinder engine No but packaging and looks we're completely new. The programme required new supply chains new bonding techniques and new drivetrain integration logic between electric and turbocharged petrol power. Sales volumes were respectable for a niche halo car but nowhere near enough to justify the full industrial investment on paper. The i8 was effectively BMW proving it could build a lightweight electrified sports platform at scale. It functioned as a technology bridge rather than a profit centre."
X Link 2026-02-13T06:25Z [----] followers, 12.3K engagements

"Mercedes developed the W140 during a period where engineering targets mattered more than cost targets. Double-glazed windows self-closing doors overbuilt climate systems and extremely complex wiring architecture made it one of the most expensive sedans ever engineered at the time. Development reportedly ran so far beyond original budgets that Mercedes restructured internal cost control afterwards. The W140 wasnt built to maximise profit margin it was built to establish absolute technical dominance in the luxury segment regardless of manufacturing cost per unit."
X Link 2026-02-13T10:27Z [----] followers, 23.4K engagements

"Audi engineered the A2 around an aluminium spaceframe architecture normally reserved for luxury flagships. The material cost production complexity and manufacturing tooling made it extremely expensive to build for a small premium hatchback segment. The A2 delivered low weight strong corrosion resistance and advanced packaging efficiency years ahead of competitors but the market wasnt ready to pay for aerospace-grade construction in an economy-sized car. The engineering solution was correct the timing and business case were not. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022317338411085966"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z [----] followers, 32.1K engagements

"@LLSW11 Yeah mercedes really wanted to compete with the M70 V12 so then came the M120 which powered so many iconic cars"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@BouTreeFidy @Eviltrkeyslice Diesel to more rival with the XL1 VW"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@HervolDejan Analog tacho + screen is a really great sweetspot. C7.5 D4.5 and more were like that"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@FvdE I think the colour is really unsettling. With the chrome"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@hotwheelsjack The great wall of poverty buttons"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Mercfan3Mercfan @Solidsnake1799 Turbo assist as well how much power is there"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@MCosovich [------] for a diesel Mercedes used and beaten. Its S class money"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@fwrqwn The twist is I don't. The newer ones I don't like them [---] and [---] are the ones that do look really good"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@draw_scape It looks good on a drawing I like the drawing the car itself I don't like when newer than 997"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Vatanen All of the arctic circle countries have deleted the MK3's the only time I did see a MK3 Golf was in Spain"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@adamstan91 @rustytatra I won't have to worry about having my car stolen but I would have to worry about having my repair bill to be more than the S3"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"BMW invested heavily into hydrogen combustion rather than fuel cells for this programme. The Hydrogen [--] required cryogenic hydrogen storage dual-fuel capability and extensive combustion calibration work to make hydrogen viable inside a luxury V12 platform. Only around [---] vehicles were produced mostly for demonstration and research use. The programme delivered enormous engineering knowledge but almost no commercial return. It was a long-term research investment disguised as a flagship production vehicle. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022393462352408932"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMW engineering teams proved a V12 could be packaged into the E53 X5 platform solving cooling drivetrain strength and packaging challenges that never needed to be solved for real production. The concept demonstrated technical capability rather than market demand. A V12 luxury SUV in that era had no realistic sales case especially with fuel economy and emissions pressures rising. The project exists as a pure engineering exercise showing how far BMW could stretch its platform architecture when cost and practicality were not primary constraints."
X Link 2026-02-13T21:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Mercedes SLS AMG represents the era when AMG built driver-first halo cars around engine response and mechanical feel. Man himself heavily involved with the marketing and the development of the SLS who once drove the beast on a tunnel ceiling. Michael Schumachers association with Mercedes performance during this period makes cars like the SLS symbolic of that era. Ownership meaning here is less about supercar status and more about connection to precision engineering and driver input rather than raw straight-line performance"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@CustomCvd the A1 eventually filled in for the A2 supermini since both are Superminis"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"I would want to see big engines come back in the future that produce no emissions that use hydrogen fuel in a combustion engine to produce power. I know Toyota converted some of their cars I think it was a GR Yaris or Corolla and a Lexus with a V8 that got the treatment to use hydrogen combustion. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022706986517692642 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022706986517692642"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@fwrqwn I know Its gonna grow on me like the G80 G90 the BMW G70 is already growing on me too when its in an good spec"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@M_DOW___ In the bin"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@NikitaIlsaFaust I can see an electric car inside that logo"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@FvdE This is like some Scooby Doo stuff"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@FreddieCouples And a really good driver he actually brought along his own Aston Martin DB7 in the Johnny English movie the first film my favourite Johnny English movie"
X Link 2026-02-15T10:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Mjp1985 [--] grand that is so cheap the cheapest one I can find right now will set me back this much"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@RobertEverett4 Those wheels look like they belong on this car"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@hjwakerley Wdym by worst salesman on earth Full of redflags and hiding all of the issues in the cheapest way possible"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@draw_scape Me Perhaps a [---] Porsche since I like the looks of that best for the model a Carrera RS"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ShakeAlarm @Absolut_Sabs it doesn't look stock here"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ShakeAlarm Interesting but I am sure you'd like a V12 TDI Q7. Or the Ferrari/Mazda CX-30 Purosangue Or the G65 AMG Or any VW Touareg with a W12 Then there is the Bentley Bentayga W12 There is actually a handful of [--] cylinder SUV's out here"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@MackieMesser77 Where is the rust"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@jeffnolan Audi put a V12 TDI in a Q7. If what you thought was the Touareg W12 petrol powered W12 that was also in the Phaeton and the Audi A8 then that is what you thought about when you mentioned VW Touareg with a [--] cylinder engine"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Period testers frequently praised the [---] for its transaxle layout and near-perfect weight distribution. The front-engine rear-gearbox configuration gave it balance that felt intuitive and predictable at the limit. Even when it was kind of the poor mans Porsche nor the fastest Porsche of its time but it was one of the best handling. Steering feel and chassis feedback were consistently highlighted as strengths. The [---] represented Porsche exploring performance purity outside the [---] formula to give more affordable cars but affording a Porsche usually doesn't end well"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The few of the French cars I like this is a great looking car should I say sexy An astonishing creation from Renault's engineers in the 2000s: the Clio V6. Powered by a mid-mounted 3.0-litre V6 ES9 engine producing [---] hp and [---] Nm of torque it delivered [----] km/h in around [--] seconds with a top speed of [---] km/h. Rear-engined RWD and no rear seats. https://t.co/hCAYNk2BuB An astonishing creation from Renault's engineers in the 2000s: the Clio V6. Powered by a mid-mounted 3.0-litre V6 ES9 engine producing [---] hp and [---] Nm of torque it delivered [----] km/h in around [--] seconds with a top speed"
X Link 2026-02-15T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@spascrutineer @TWNpanu15 You drive a Corvette have you driven a luxury saloon car"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@turbogreek911 80k what is it doing sitting around or is it not a winter car"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@ZoidbergJim Very nice when a person doesn't wrap an classic BMW around a tree. That has happened too many times"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@hjwakerley Blocked the BYD. I didn't know that there are so many things yet to know"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@Ageneralcomment Shame these cars we're rustbuckets I have never seen more than [--] of these machines and they're not AMG's. Just some C180 C200"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@FreddieCouples A literal sleeper without AMG badges"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ShakeAlarm @hjwakerley That is bad I imagine what would happen if a BMW dealer did that to me Id shut them down with more knowledge than they have"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ShakeAlarm I have never seen that but in Spain once seen a G [--] AMG"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Solidsnake1799 Damn That is amazing If I remember correctly you're car is the EU spec I think I remember now you saying before on my other posts that you have an E36 M3="
X Link 2026-02-16T16:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Mjp1985 AH okay then its not so bad but yes a V12 is a really commanding car. I think it said [-----] on mine"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ca340723001 I see that is interesting to know but there is still the cheat code buy one from Japan and you will have yourself a great car that has been cared for"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Die64360Diesel I know but similar power"
X Link 2026-02-17T11:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@moraltourism Were these a rebadged Audi Everyone has been mentioning its Audi underneath"
X Link 2026-02-17T11:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Solidsnake1799 [---] E is my choice but a coupe E 36"
X Link 2026-02-17T11:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@ZoidbergJim 325e's are economical yes literally made for that"
X Link 2026-02-18T15:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Volkswagens XL1 was engineered as an efficiency demonstration first and a production car second. Carbon fibre monocoque construction extreme aerodynamic optimisation narrow low-rolling-resistance tyres and a two-cylinder diesel hybrid drivetrain required supercar-level development effort. Production volume ended up around [---] units and an insane [---] mpg making it clear this was never meant to recover R&D costs. The XL1 proved how far internal combustion efficiency could be pushed using aerospace-style materials and packaging. It was less a commercial product and more a rolling engineering"
X Link 2026-02-13T02:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Owning a Mercedes flagship from the era of the W116 [---] SEL [---] meant choosing engineering authority over image. Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been associated with large top-tier Mercedes models and not just Humvees. In the late 1970s he bought himself one of his first success cars the [---] Peak dominance at the time his victory car. Ownership of something like this signals confidence in engineering strength rather than interest in showing off performance numbers. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022557543365591253 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022557543365591253"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:24Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements

"Long-term Mercedes W124 ownership reflects trust in engineering rather than trend chasing. Rowan Atkinson is documented as having owned high-spec W124 variants including the 500E and is known for keeping cars long-term when they are built properly. Ownership here is about durability mechanical honesty and keeping something because it works not because it is new. Mr. Bean once bought an [---] E in the 90s then sold it after [--] years of ownership and then tracked it down after [--] decades because he missed his car. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022682366813040713"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:40Z [----] followers, 22.6K engagements

"The C43 AMG Estate marked one of the first true factory-integrated AMG efforts after the brands formal merger. The slightly tweaked M113 V8 delivered strong torque and effortless acceleration while the suspension remained usable enough for daily driving. It was not flamboyant but it was serious. The C43 set the foundation for the AMG estate formula V8 power restrained styling and genuine practicality. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022983223538520521 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022983223538520521"
X Link 2026-02-15T10:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audis first-generation A8 introduced the aluminium spaceframe to the luxury segment something no direct rival attempted at the time. The 4.2-litre V8 provided refined confident performance suited to long-distance driving. The D2 A8 felt different from its rivals more technical more engineering-driven. It was Audi signalling that it intended to compete at the top through innovation rather than tradition. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023144536038367578 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023144536038367578"
X Link 2026-02-15T21:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@grayheath56 What about Common Rail Diesel injection"
X Link 2026-02-16T16:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Nako2411 Polo GT interesting hasn't the [---] TSI been problematic"
X Link 2026-02-18T14:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@hoellentourist Someone did say that only Audi part of the car is the engine"
X Link 2026-02-18T14:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@OrangeJuiccdtx @ListerLawrence I am not the examples that were provided are the shite ones if I were to buy a new car I want specific good car. Id buy an A6 actually. If I can live with the conplicated infotainment same for BMW X models from X5 to X7. Or [--] series"
X Link 2026-02-18T14:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@precure114 @Une_miniature I have seen a few Lexus LS cars they're V8's with cheap price tags. And probably wont break like E65's. And dont need the engine out like Audis FSI 4.2"
X Link 2026-02-18T15:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Owning an E30 320i in the 80s meant choosing balance over excess. M20 straight-six delivered smooth linear power without trying to be a motorsport statement and the compact chassis rewarded precise inputs rather than brute force. Compared to something like a Mercedes 190E [---] the BMW will feel sportier more driving focused the extra [--] cylinders involved. This was the kind of car you daily drove because it felt good at normal speeds. Ownership wasnt about status or performance hierarchy. I t was about choosing the driver-oriented compact executive car small light manual and a straight six."
X Link 2026-02-16T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audi [--] 2.3E 20V meant buying into the five-cylinder character Audi became known for. 20-valve engine offered high-rev smoothness and precision that set it apart from six-cylinder rivals like the BMW 325i or Mercedes 190E [---] 16v. It wasnt the loudest or most aggressive car in the segment but it felt engineered with intent. Ownership here was about appreciating mechanical uniqueness of the [--] cylinder and understated performance rather than chasing badge prestige. The Audi rewarded drivers who valued engineering detail over outright speed. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023403492346339728"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The E46 325i was is the sweet spot for people who wanted the [--] Series experience without M3 running costs when there are no more 330i's to find. The M54 straight-six is smooth usable for everyday and compared to rivals like the Mercedes C240 or Audi A4 [---] in an E46 chassis will feel more tight. Many were daily driven hard through the 2000s modified lightly or simply used until mileage stacked up. Clean original examples are rarer now because most owners treated them as reliable transport rather than future classics. You can expect coolant issues due to aging plastic pipes and valve cover"
X Link 2026-02-17T06:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Choosing a [---] Carrera in the 2000s meant buying into the last hydraulic steering [---] generation before electric assistance arrived. Compared to the [---] it looks a lot bettercompared to the later [---] more mechanical. Many owners daily drove them without fear which is why mileage varies widely today. It was modern enough to be usable and analogue enough to feel engaging. The [---] was often treated as a proper sports car not a collectors piece which is exactly why clean manual examples are becoming harder to find"
X Link 2026-02-17T18:34Z [----] followers, 35.4K engagements

"F80 M3 introduced the S55 twin-turbo straight-six with [---] hp in standard form and it marked the shift to fully turbocharged M cars. Choosing the manual version meant deliberately avoiding the faster DCT and keeping driver involvement intact. Mercedes W205 C [--] and Audi B8 RS5 both still retained a V8 so the hate for the F80 M3 not keeping the V8 was heavy. Owners split into two groups: purists who kept them manual and stock and performance-driven buyers who modified them heavily. It was the last truly raw turbocharged manual M3 before the platform grew larger and more insulated. And again"
X Link 2026-02-18T06:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Pre-facelift W213 E63 S [---] hp from the M177 4.0-litre V8 before OPF filters. Compared to the BMW F90 M5 the AMG feels more dramatic and louder in factory form. When you think when I think which might be louder its the E [--]. Many were leased and daily driven despite their performance used as practical super saloons rather than weekend toys. Owners valued the brutality combined with all-wheel-drive traction. Today these examples are a bit underrated bargain examples can be found out there. Some have been crashed tuned and some are still in the hands of old people who use them for daily"
X Link 2026-02-18T10:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audis 8V RS3 used the [---] TFSI five-cylinder producing [---] hp initially later [---] hp in facelift form. Against the Mercedes A45 and M140i the RS3 felt more muscular and distinctive thanks to its engine layout. Owners rarely left them stock. Tuning culture surrounded this car from the beginning and many examples were pushed well beyond [---] hp. Despite that it remained usable as a daily. It represented peak compact turbo aggression before emissions restrictions and digital filters softened later generations. Still was a little bit of an understeering machine."
X Link 2026-02-18T18:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Panamera Turbo 4.0-litre biturbo V8 around [---] hp with genuine comfort. Compared to the W213 E63 perhaps M5 it felt more calm and had all of the performance there but isn't obvious about it. Many were owner-driven rather than chauffeur-driven used as high-performance daily transport. Porsche buyers often kept them well maintained though depreciation kept them from immediate collector status. It was a luxury car that genuinely performed at sports car levels without drawing unnecessary attention"
X Link 2026-02-18T21:50Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements

"Italy is good along the coast go through Monaco. Austrian highways are in good condition and so are Frances just France has a lot of toll booths. Poland has a lot of sidewind hard to steer. Czech was interesting too that is where the mountains started to take off. When its night time the highways are usually empty"
X Link 2026-02-19T08:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@Tzaidecar That does make sense garaging it will solve that"
X Link 2026-02-19T08:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"The day BMW decided Mercedes wasnt untouchable anymore. In [----] BMW launched the first German V12 after the war: a 5.0-litre M70 with almost [---] HP. It made the E32 750iL the most advanced saloon of its time packed with features like dual batteries double glazing and soft-close doors. It wasnt just about power it was BMW proving it could match Mercedes in ultimate luxury. Owners still praise the M70 for its smoothness though its infamous for being a nightmare to maintain if neglected. Well-kept examples can easily pass [------] km. This [--] here is a [----] model year"
X Link 2025-08-26T03:23Z [----] followers, 23K engagements

"E91 M3 Touring. Enthusiasts still argue about because it feels so close to reality. The E9x M3 already used a naturally aspirated V8 that loved revs and BMW already sold the Touring body. Compared to the saloon coup convertible an M3 touring would not have been about performance gains. It would have been about redefining usability without compromise. This is the car that could have been part of the V8 wagons of the 2000s era with the RS4 and C [--]. Instead it remained a thought experiment until BMW finally acted years later when introducing the G81 when the character had already shifted. This"
X Link 2026-01-23T09:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Volkswagen Phaetons rear-seat options were almost absurd for a car wearing a VW badge. Individual electric rear seats massage functions dedicated climate controls - the cabin could be specified like a rival to an S-Class. This was VW proving it could build a true flagship with no compromises even if the market never fully accepted it. The rear compartment was engineered for passengers not drivers and the option list reflected that ambition. If it had a rear cigar humidor it would be the best. The Phaeton vanished without a successor but details like this explain why it remains such a"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:40Z [----] followers, 27.4K engagements

"The early E90 and E91 were never bad-looking cars but the first version lacked some sharpness and in the base spec was quite horrid in the details. The facelift brought small changes that made a real difference. Revised headlights cleaner bumpers and a more modern light signature helped the car look tighter and just started looking good. It still wasnt perfect but it felt closer to the traditional BMW sports saloon identity. The E90 LCI is a good example of a subtle facelift done properly: not a reinvention just refinement. It made the [--] Series look more complete without losing its original"
X Link 2026-01-31T06:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Audis RS story properly began with the RS4 Avant B5 the second RS car and the successor to the RS2. Built with Cosworth input it used a 2.7-litre twin-turbo V6 producing about [---] hp paired with quattro and a six-speed manual. Wider arches uprated brakes and reinforced running gear turned the S4 estate into something closer to a road-going touring car. It wasnt about excess weight or electronics just a compact platform pushed to its limit. Its so at its limit that that the B7 and B8 RS4's barely beat it in a straight line. Few cars introduced the idea of the high-performance estate so cleanly"
X Link 2026-02-01T01:54Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements

"Volkswagen using the [---] FSI V8 in the Phaeton showed how serious the project really was. Direct injection allowed better efficiency and cleaner combustion while keeping the V8 smooth but that is not what you'd expect in a VW The engine here was tuned for silence stability and cruising rather than sound. Aluminium construction kept weight reasonable for the size of the platform. In the Phaeton the [---] FSI became a refinement-first application. Same engine family that later powered performance icons here existed purely to move a full luxury chassis with mechanical calm and long-distance"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:59Z [----] followers, 13K engagements

"Bugatti Ferrari could take notice and not slap two literal iPad screens hell its Apple inside. Take a look at Bugatti its real. Now I know people compare the interior of the new EV to the older Ferrari's but its just watered down by a pressure washer. Ferrari has revealed the interior of its first EV And it's been designed by the man who created the iPhone 👀 https://t.co/a8xN3M0Aw6 https://t.co/rJz1WWuDhG Ferrari has revealed the interior of its first EV And it's been designed by the man who created the iPhone 👀 https://t.co/a8xN3M0Aw6 https://t.co/rJz1WWuDhG"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Choosing a Volkswagen Phaeton at celebrity level was never about visibility. Sylvester Stallone reportedly kept and heavily customised his example for years even describing it as essentially Bentley-level engineering in a quieter package. Ownership here suggests valuing comfort isolation and engineering depth over badge recognition. A custom Phaeton is the kind of car you choose when you want the best experience inside the car not attention outside it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022495006326456652 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022495006326456652"
X Link 2026-02-14T02:16Z [----] followers, 48K engagements

"BMWs E34 525i was repeatedly praised in period road tests for its balance. The M50 straight-six delivered smooth linear power and refinement that rivalled larger executive cars while the chassis retained precise steering and composed high-speed stability. Contemporary reviews noted how it combined long-distance comfort with genuine driver involvement something many later [--] Series models would dilute with added weight and electronics. Proper steering feel mechanical throttle response and usability in one package. This was 90s BMW at its most complete."
X Link 2026-02-15T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Magazine testers often described the E36 328i as the real sweet spot of the range. M52 straight sixes offer strong mid-range torque and smoother delivery than earlier units while the chassis retained the sharp turn-in and balance that made the E36 platform famous. It wasnt the M3 but it delivered usable performance with everyday comfort and practicality. Road tests consistently highlighted how approachable and rewarding it felt at normal speeds. Lightweight enough powerful enough and engineered to feel right rather than to chase numbers"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"C140 Coup represented overengineering from Mercedes in the 90s. Notable vault-like build quality double-glazed windows and exceptional motorway stability. The V8 delivered smooth quiet power rather than aggression and the pillarless design added a sense of architectural presence few cars have matched since. It was heavy complex and expensive to build - but that was the point. It was engineered to feel unshakeable at speed maximum luxuries and completely insulated from the outside world"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Choosing the Mercedes [---] SEC meant stepping into one of the most authoritative coups of the era. The pillarless design long doors and V8 its big M117 V8 against something like the BMW E24 635CSi. Its more engine more room more bigger more power. Ownership here was about distance and sometimes for the people who really like it for putting bodies in the boot. It is the car you use to cross countries at speed while remaining detached from road noise and vibration. Or today you garage it and only drive her on special occasions. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023276656966639915"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:02Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements

"BMW 730i doesn't always mean a V8 in the E32. Owning an early 730i meant entering BMWs first true modern luxury era. Compared to the Mercedes W126 S-Class the E32 feels more driver-centric even when its a little heavier overall The straight-six offered reliably [---] hp without the running costs of the later V8 variants. This was the [--] Series for someone who wanted comfort but still cared about steering response and chassis feel. Ownership reflected a shift toward technology and modern design while staying rooted in mechanical clarity. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023338187045609839"
X Link 2026-02-16T10:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Owning an early 4Matic W124 meant accepting complexity in exchange for capability. The system used hydraulics sensors at each wheel to monitor the traction for each wheel. Only engaging the front wheels when losing traction since its a rear biased system in this car. Compared to BMWs E34 525ix or Audi [---] Quattro where both of them we're permanently full time AWD the Mercedes is still not heavier but still feels more secure in poor conditions. Ownership required understanding that this was advanced engineering for its time and maintenance reflected that ambition. It wasnt bought to be simple."
X Link 2026-02-16T18:30Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements

"Choosing a [---] meant valuing balance over prestige. Against the Porsche [---] of the same era the [---] is more approachable affordable and less intimidating thanks to its front-engine rear-transaxle layout. It delivered predictable handling and everyday usability rather than raw rear-engine character. Ownership here reflected practicality within the Porsche brand. It wasnt about chasing the flagship. It was about enjoying the engineering philosophy in a purer lighter format. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023512334459666845 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023512334459666845"
X Link 2026-02-16T21:38Z [----] followers, 14K engagements

"Owning an E82 128i meant avoiding the turbo hype that followed with the N54 and N55. The naturally aspirated straight-six and hydraulic steering made it one of the last compact BMWs that felt mechanical. Compared to the Audi TT [---] FSI or maybe the SLK [---] the 128i was is a drivers car sound is smoother and more predictable. Owners who chose it usually kept them clean and original or they absolutely modified their bits and wrapped them around trees some are still appreciating the balance rather than chasing tuning numbers. Today well-kept examples are often enthusiast-owned because people"
X Link 2026-02-17T02:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Choosing a CLK [--] meant buying into the raw M156 naturally aspirated V8 before AMG softened its image. Compared to anything like BMW E92 M3 or maybe the B7 RS4 cabrio the Mercedes felt heavier but more aggressive in torque delivery. Many owners treated these cars as weekend weapons rather than daily transport and some were driven exactly as intended. High fuel bills and tyre wear were part of the experience. Well maintained examples now tend to come from enthusiasts who understood the engines character rather than buyers chasing badge prestige. But the bad ones are the cheapest ones when you"
X Link 2026-02-17T10:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@ZoidbergJim Gobbled fuel like cookie monster well that can be said about any petrol [--] cylinder back in the day"
X Link 2026-02-17T11:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"@precure114 @Une_miniature Got damn that is a huge difference"
X Link 2026-02-17T11:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Owning a G55 Kompressor was never about blending in. [---] Nm of torque in a body that was never meant for speed. Compared to a Range Rover Sport perhaps of the same era the G55 is gonna be more reliable and better even after two decades. Many were daily driven in cities some used as status vehicles others surprisingly kept long-term by loyal owners. It was rarely bought for off-road use. Most were treated as powerful luxury bricks which is still done to this day and that is exactly why it defined the 2000s excess era"
X Link 2026-02-17T14:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Owning a Mk5 GT TDI meant choosing efficiency over proper all out fun. The PD170 [---] TDI delivered a strong mid-range surge that felt quicker in daily driving than the numbers suggested. Compared to the GT of the same generation it was less playful but more economical and often driven long distances. Many were commuter cars company cars or high-mileage daily drivers. Few were preserved carefully at the time. It represented a hot hatch logic before emissions changes shifted the segment away from performance-focused TDI models. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023875603317809366"
X Link 2026-02-17T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"BMW refined the 335i formula with the N55. The single twin-scroll turbo straight-six produced around [---] hp same as outgoing N54 and more smoothly. Compared to the Audi S4 B8s supercharged V6 the 335i is a proper rear-driven machine and more traditional in character. Owners often treated these as daily performance cars but tuning culture followed closely behind. Many were mapped lowered and pushed beyond factory figures. Clean stock LCI cars are harder to find now because most were enjoyed properly rather than preserved. Usually an enthusiast car."
X Link 2026-02-18T02:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@FeelingUsed Doing a roadtrip in a good car really nice experience as I have done one with my dad too. From Estonia to Spain since I live in EU"
X Link 2026-02-18T14:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"3.6-litre naturally aspirated VR6 in the Passat The B7 was an unusual survivor in a turbo era. Producing around [---] hp with 4Motion all-wheel drive it quietly offered performance few expected from a family saloon. Compared to something like the BMW [---] even the S4 or Mercedes C350. it was more understated and is underrated. Most owners treated these as refined daily drivers rather than performance cars. Very few were modified and many accumulated high mileage in silence. It was a sleeper configuration that didnt advertise what it could do. Would you ever expect a Passat to have a [---] L engine"
X Link 2026-02-18T14:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"F90 M5 LCI feels like the closing chapter of a specific M chapter. Out with the old S63 twin-turbo V8 delivers [---] hp in Competition form paired with a system that can switch from xDrive to rear wheel drive. Owners treat them as complete daily weapons and some like to modify them: comfortable in traffic devastating on open roads and a supercar destroyer with simple modifications. Compared to the newer G90 M5 with hybrid assistance and added weight the F90 will feel better. It is remembered as the last fully non-hybrid M5 that balanced brutality with usability without electrical layers"
X Link 2026-02-19T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The M850i sits in a space that may not exist much longer. 4.4-litre N63 twin-turbo V8 produces around [---] hp but it was never meant to be an M8 rival. Owners chose it for long-distance not for track days. Many are lightly driven grand tourers specified heavily and used for continental travel. With the [--] Series likely never getting a direct successor the M850i could become the last traditional BMW V8 two-door grand tourer. Future replacements if any will almost certainly lean harder into electrification and away from this smooth V8 character"
X Link 2026-02-19T05:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@moraltourism And what logos did pop up on the parts"
X Link 2026-02-19T08:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Audi RS7 blends aggressive design with daily usability in a way few cars manage. Owners often use them year-round appreciating the stability and effortless speed rather than chasing theatrics. As emissions regulations tighten and hybrid systems become mandatory in this segment naturally responsive mild-hybrid driven as well but RS models like this may not return in the same form. The C8 represents peak ICE refinement the next RS6 that replaces that brings back the [--] door saloon version will likely be a hybrid"
X Link 2026-02-19T09:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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