Comments on: BMW’s V10 named best engine for second year http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: SLR Mclaren http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27844 SLR Mclaren Thu, 11 May 2006 17:50:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27844 What I do not get is that the there is no engine from any exotic supercar on there. What I do not get is that the there is no engine from any exotic supercar on there.

]]> By: Surya http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27796 Surya Thu, 11 May 2006 16:01:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27796 I have a question though. The engine is great but the chasis still isnt to put all that power down. Ever watch that episode of Top Gear where a 355 Porsche Carrera with the carbon ceramic brake option beat the the snot out of the M6 in the rain at the Isle of Man TT? What is all that exra 150 hp doing!?!?!? I have a question though. The engine is great but the chasis still isnt to put all that power down. Ever watch that episode of Top Gear where a 355 Porsche Carrera with the carbon ceramic brake option beat the the snot out of the M6 in the rain at the Isle of Man TT? What is all that exra 150 hp doing!?!?!?

]]> By: jihn http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27751 jihn Thu, 11 May 2006 14:18:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27751 Dean is an idiot! What do you drive dean? A ford? Shut up and take your comments else where! Dean is an idiot! What do you drive dean? A ford? Shut up and take your comments else where!

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27730 Mike Thu, 11 May 2006 12:36:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27730 I AM an engineer/machinist, and neither BMW nor Mercedes are worth the money for their high maintenence, over-engineered and undependable vehicles. I have to machine this crap! One failed engineering design after another. One failed design change solution after another. V-10 YES! a very correct concept for engineering component reliability, raising volumetric efficiency and reducing component weight. Having BMW or Mercedes design anything is like having Saks Fifth Avenue design tampons. Just "GIT ER DONE"! I AM an engineer/machinist, and neither BMW nor Mercedes are worth the money for their high maintenence, over-engineered and undependable vehicles. I have to machine this crap! One failed engineering design after another. One failed design change solution after another. V-10 YES! a very correct concept for engineering component reliability, raising volumetric efficiency and reducing component weight. Having BMW or Mercedes design anything is like having Saks Fifth Avenue design tampons. Just “GIT ER DONE”!

]]> By: Udub http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27711 Udub Thu, 11 May 2006 11:50:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27711 Go B-Dub Go!!!! As for me, I'm a Mercedes kinda guy... but Go B-Dub Go!!!! :) Go B-Dub Go!!!! As for me, I’m a Mercedes kinda guy… but Go B-Dub Go!!!! :)

]]> By: canut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27687 canut4ever Thu, 11 May 2006 10:31:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27687 I think the choices are definitely biased towards where the Expo was made. While I think that the BMW V10 is a fine engine to take the crown, I wish that they take into account that not everybody has money to buy and appreciate the BMW V10 where it is only available to the expensive M5 and M6. They should have based on their decision on what people drive everyday and not these semi-exotics. I think Nissan's VQ engine should have made the list because it virtually powers the whole Nissan lineup and is readily available for the everyday salary man. I think the choices are definitely biased towards where the Expo was made. While I think that the BMW V10 is a fine engine to take the crown, I wish that they take into account that not everybody has money to buy and appreciate the BMW V10 where it is only available to the expensive M5 and M6. They should have based on their decision on what people drive everyday and not these semi-exotics. I think Nissan’s VQ engine should have made the list because it virtually powers the whole Nissan lineup and is readily available for the everyday salary man.

]]> By: Robert http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27634 Robert Thu, 11 May 2006 05:48:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27634 Dean, for the same reason you choose to drive your inferior automobile... I choose to drive the Ultimate Driving Machine, and I gotta tell you something.... I LOVE IT!!!! I've had 4 now and will keep driving them because they KICK ASS!!!! Dean, for the same reason you choose to drive your inferior automobile… I choose to drive the Ultimate Driving Machine, and I gotta tell you something…. I LOVE IT!!!! I’ve had 4 now and will keep driving them because they KICK ASS!!!!

]]> By: jsedlak http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27603 jsedlak Thu, 11 May 2006 04:09:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27603 And about the comment of them being ugly... Until you actually study the lines of the cars I don't think you can have a full apreciation for how it looks. How at certain angles the car looks like it will eat you. They may not be your taste and that is fine, but you should be able to understand that the cars are pretty in general. And I am including the new "Bangle" series in with this. If you want proof you just have to look to other leading manufacturers who are following in step and adding the, what I think is ugly, backend to their cars. So continue saying that they are ugly, but understand that it is your opinion and you shouldn't shove it down other peoples throats who probably disagree with you. We don't care that you think they are ugly, overpriced and... underbuilt. We don't care that you have this personal vendetta against the brand. You should move on, much like I will after this post and forget about us. You should go cream your pants about the car you love (F430 anyone?) and leave the bimmerphiles to their cars. So in essence... please, with all due respect. Do us all a favor and stfu. And about the comment of them being ugly… Until you actually study the lines of the cars I don’t think you can have a full apreciation for how it looks. How at certain angles the car looks like it will eat you. They may not be your taste and that is fine, but you should be able to understand that the cars are pretty in general.

And I am including the new “Bangle” series in with this. If you want proof you just have to look to other leading manufacturers who are following in step and adding the, what I think is ugly, backend to their cars. So continue saying that they are ugly, but understand that it is your opinion and you shouldn’t shove it down other peoples throats who probably disagree with you.

We don’t care that you think they are ugly, overpriced and… underbuilt. We don’t care that you have this personal vendetta against the brand. You should move on, much like I will after this post and forget about us. You should go cream your pants about the car you love (F430 anyone?) and leave the bimmerphiles to their cars.

So in essence… please, with all due respect. Do us all a favor and stfu.

]]> By: jsedlak http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27597 jsedlak Thu, 11 May 2006 04:00:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27597 Furthermore, one thing I noticed about BMWs is that the driver is always positioned perfectly. In other cars I have driven I have been too high, too forward, too backward, too much to one side, etc. When I get in my car I sit in snug in my seat and am ready to go. In fact I have started refusing to drive my family's other cars because the driver's positions are just screwed up. In the Jetta it feels like I'm on the front bumper. In the Odyssey it feels like I am on top of the roof and I am stomping the pedal into the ground and in the Lexus I feel... like I am riding in a boat. But this argument shouldn't be about the little whiny points you keep making. BMW is winning best engine, it didn't win Car and Driver's Best car (Civic Si). BMW wins best engines because they are just that, the best engines. They are technological marvels that produce lots of horsepower from tiny engines with only natural aspiration. They are unique, they have stuck with the I6 and made it work, made it beautiful, made it powerful. And then there is the 5L V10 engine producing 507hp. You can't argue that the engine is not a thing of wonderful accomplishments. So sure the car it was put in may be heavy, it may be a saloon... but it will still beat the pants off a lot of cars on the road. Furthermore, one thing I noticed about BMWs is that the driver is always positioned perfectly. In other cars I have driven I have been too high, too forward, too backward, too much to one side, etc. When I get in my car I sit in snug in my seat and am ready to go. In fact I have started refusing to drive my family’s other cars because the driver’s positions are just screwed up. In the Jetta it feels like I’m on the front bumper. In the Odyssey it feels like I am on top of the roof and I am stomping the pedal into the ground and in the Lexus I feel… like I am riding in a boat.

But this argument shouldn’t be about the little whiny points you keep making. BMW is winning best engine, it didn’t win Car and Driver’s Best car (Civic Si). BMW wins best engines because they are just that, the best engines. They are technological marvels that produce lots of horsepower from tiny engines with only natural aspiration. They are unique, they have stuck with the I6 and made it work, made it beautiful, made it powerful. And then there is the 5L V10 engine producing 507hp. You can’t argue that the engine is not a thing of wonderful accomplishments. So sure the car it was put in may be heavy, it may be a saloon… but it will still beat the pants off a lot of cars on the road.

]]> By: jsedlak http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27593 jsedlak Thu, 11 May 2006 03:51:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27593 And I will say they are a bit overpriced, but you pay for what you get. And yes that is a little bit of the name brand, the classic roundel and the feeling of owning a BMW. But I can tell you that my friend's MDX which costs upwards of twice as much as my BMW is a hell of a lot cheaper looking and feeling. My father's ES300 is much the same way, the gear box is failing and it drives like a boat. My sisters Passat, god knows how much that thing cost, isn't nearly as nice of an interior as mine. Where the CTS-V seemed clunky, plasticy and cluttered, my 325i is organized and to the point. It is comfortable, but rock solid in the turns. It isn't the fastest car out there, but it gets me from point A to point B in a quick as hell time. And I will say they are a bit overpriced, but you pay for what you get. And yes that is a little bit of the name brand, the classic roundel and the feeling of owning a BMW. But I can tell you that my friend’s MDX which costs upwards of twice as much as my BMW is a hell of a lot cheaper looking and feeling. My father’s ES300 is much the same way, the gear box is failing and it drives like a boat. My sisters Passat, god knows how much that thing cost, isn’t nearly as nice of an interior as mine. Where the CTS-V seemed clunky, plasticy and cluttered, my 325i is organized and to the point. It is comfortable, but rock solid in the turns. It isn’t the fastest car out there, but it gets me from point A to point B in a quick as hell time.

]]> By: jsedlak http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27590 jsedlak Thu, 11 May 2006 03:48:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27590 p.s. The dash lit up because the blew the crap out of the car. They didn't handle it with a manor that normal drivers would. They drove it, drove it harder, and kept driving it. Naturally if you do that with a car it will complain. The BMW just does it in a way that is aesthetically pleasing. I know I have tracked my 325i numerous times and have ran it very hard for very long stints with no problems what so ever. But I agree, the M cars are not made for reliability. They are made as an excerise of engineering. They are made to go fast and handle well. You wouldn't buy a Ferrari for reliability, I wouldn't buy an M for one either. When you purchase an M you are getting much more than a car. You are buying the soul and the passion that went into making the car. This may not be so true with the newer models, but it has certainly been the case in the past. p.s. The dash lit up because the blew the crap out of the car. They didn’t handle it with a manor that normal drivers would. They drove it, drove it harder, and kept driving it. Naturally if you do that with a car it will complain. The BMW just does it in a way that is aesthetically pleasing. I know I have tracked my 325i numerous times and have ran it very hard for very long stints with no problems what so ever.

But I agree, the M cars are not made for reliability. They are made as an excerise of engineering. They are made to go fast and handle well. You wouldn’t buy a Ferrari for reliability, I wouldn’t buy an M for one either. When you purchase an M you are getting much more than a car. You are buying the soul and the passion that went into making the car. This may not be so true with the newer models, but it has certainly been the case in the past.

]]> By: Scott http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27585 Scott Thu, 11 May 2006 03:33:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27585 Nice... comeback? Nice… comeback?

]]> By: John http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27576 John Thu, 11 May 2006 02:40:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27576 #32 Inspector, where do you find the info on the engine weights? #32 Inspector,
where do you find the info on the engine weights?

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27569 Dean Thu, 11 May 2006 02:14:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27569 “I don’t think you know the definition of “factâ€?”

I don’t think you want to admit to fact.

]]> By: jsedlak http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27558 jsedlak Thu, 11 May 2006 01:28:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27558 BF.c OT > *. and yay for BMW. ^_^. BF.c OT > *.

and yay for BMW. ^_^.

]]> By: Inspector http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27549 Inspector Thu, 11 May 2006 01:15:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27549 So they make an engine that makes less power and weighs more than the Chevy LS7 V8. And they win an award. Whoever gave them that award is intellectually bankrupt. And don't give me that "specific output" BS. Ricer math shouldn't win awards. Results should win awards. And the results are that it is an inferior engine to the LS7. So they make an engine that makes less power and weighs more than the Chevy LS7 V8. And they win an award. Whoever gave them that award is intellectually bankrupt.

And don’t give me that “specific output” BS. Ricer math shouldn’t win awards. Results should win awards. And the results are that it is an inferior engine to the LS7.

]]> By: Scott http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27542 Scott Thu, 11 May 2006 00:44:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27542 "I stand strongly behind fact. And that fact is these cars are overpriced, underbuilt, and unattractive for the money." I don't think you know the definition of "fact" “I stand strongly behind fact. And that fact is these cars are overpriced, underbuilt, and unattractive for the money.”

I don’t think you know the definition of “fact”

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27529 Dean Thu, 11 May 2006 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27529 "MJ", monkey, primate, neanderthal, what ever you want to call yourself ... I'll post what I want, when I want, idiot. I wrote nothing knocking the engine. However, I stand strongly behind fact. And that fact is these cars are overpriced, underbuilt, and unattractive for the money. The fact that you don't agree means nothing to me. I couldn't care less what you think because I base my view on fact. You are an image buyer and nothing more. But keep spewing verbal diarrhea ... you're exactly the typical buyer this company holds out for. “MJ”, monkey, primate, neanderthal, what ever you want to call yourself … I’ll post what I want, when I want, idiot.

I wrote nothing knocking the engine. However, I stand strongly behind fact. And that fact is these cars are overpriced, underbuilt, and unattractive for the money.

The fact that you don’t agree means nothing to me. I couldn’t care less what you think because I base my view on fact. You are an image buyer and nothing more.

But keep spewing verbal diarrhea … you’re exactly the typical buyer this company holds out for.

]]> By: Hugh Jass http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27519 Hugh Jass Wed, 10 May 2006 23:16:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27519 Must give credit to BMW for keeping with inline 6 cylinder engines. It's a good design to start with and they've made it even better. Must give credit to BMW for keeping with inline 6 cylinder engines. It’s a good design to start with and they’ve made it even better.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27516 Anonymous Wed, 10 May 2006 23:09:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27516 Hmmm, having an M3 and only having to come into the dealership for a recall, and having no other problems, id say they are fairly reliable. and my brother, who has a 545i agrees, as nothing has happened to his car. And we both agree they are the best driving cars out there. BMW's are so popular among enthusiasts because they are made for enthusiasts. its not that we're biased, its just that the company that makes them is biased. To enthusiasts. Like ourselves. So naturally, we love them! Even if theyre not the most beautiful cars around....... Hmmm, having an M3 and only having to come into the dealership for a recall, and having no other problems, id say they are fairly reliable. and my brother, who has a 545i agrees, as nothing has happened to his car. And we both agree they are the best driving cars out there. BMW’s are so popular among enthusiasts because they are made for enthusiasts. its not that we’re biased, its just that the company that makes them is biased. To enthusiasts. Like ourselves. So naturally, we love them! Even if theyre not the most beautiful cars around…….

]]> By: John http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27504 John Wed, 10 May 2006 22:25:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27504 My bad, that Top Gear clip doesn't say. but after the Stig takes it through the track, the whole dash lit up like a crhsitmas tree. The M cars aren't made to be reliable. You're suppose to be rich enough to also own a reliable commuter car. My bad, that Top Gear clip doesn’t say. but after the Stig takes it through the track, the whole dash lit up like a crhsitmas tree.
The M cars aren’t made to be reliable.
You’re suppose to be rich enough to also own a reliable commuter car.

]]> By: Alex http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27502 Alex Wed, 10 May 2006 22:24:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27502 My BMW didn't start to have electrical problems til' after 100 000 miles, but nothing is the matter with the engine. Small wonder they build the best engine. Gotta love those inlines and now, it seems, the V10 as well. My BMW didn’t start to have electrical problems til’ after 100 000 miles, but nothing is the matter with the engine. Small wonder they build the best engine. Gotta love those inlines and now, it seems, the V10 as well.

]]> By: John http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27500 John Wed, 10 May 2006 22:18:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27500 How far can you drive the V10 BMW M5, before the engine lights come on? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8ZyTC93lGI&search=top%20gear%20M5 How far can you drive the V10 BMW M5, before the engine lights come on?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8ZyTC93lGI&search=top%20gear%20M5

]]> By: Patrick http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27482 Patrick Wed, 10 May 2006 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27482 actually, in responding to comment #5, only the 7-series and X5 are unreliable. the 5 series, at least in 6 cylinder form, the 3 series, the z4, and the x3 are perfectly reliable. the 6 series' reliability statistics are unknown. so basically, what im trying to say is...you're wrong. actually, in responding to comment #5, only the 7-series and X5 are unreliable. the 5 series, at least in 6 cylinder form, the 3 series, the z4, and the x3 are perfectly reliable. the 6 series’ reliability statistics are unknown. so basically, what im trying to say is…you’re wrong.

]]> By: brutaleGLADIO http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27481 brutaleGLADIO Wed, 10 May 2006 21:35:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27481 frk, you talk about your brothers m3 having problems, well if the problem is in the rear left window that must be an older m3, there haven't been four door m3's for quite sometime. how many miles are on that car? and everyone else here who seems to be ignorant to the true qualit of the bmw. haven't you ever heard "more performance equals more maintenance?" BMW is across the board leading in performance so they have a little more maintenance, however with proper care a bmw will last 300k miles no problem. which leads to the assumption if you cannot afford or do not know how to take care of one of these fine machines then stick to your passion-less toyotas and hondas, or your granola eating subarus. out. frk, you talk about your brothers m3 having problems, well if the problem is in the rear left window that must be an older m3, there haven’t been four door m3′s for quite sometime. how many miles are on that car? and everyone else here who seems to be ignorant to the true qualit of the bmw. haven’t you ever heard “more performance equals more maintenance?” BMW is across the board leading in performance so they have a little more maintenance, however with proper care a bmw will last 300k miles no problem. which leads to the assumption if you cannot afford or do not know how to take care of one of these fine machines then stick to your passion-less toyotas and hondas, or your granola eating subarus. out.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27473 Jon Wed, 10 May 2006 21:14:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27473 Dean, Do you know of a ‘perfect’ computer? One that never fails? Now imagine a car with very complex computer systems and quite a few of them at that, all networked together and hooked up to a sh*t load of sensors…see the problem? Plus, the OS allows you to modify really stupid things like how long the front and rear license plate lights stay on after you shut off the car, do you want them to stay on 13 seconds? 37? Who cares? Really? I mean just have them stay on for a set period of time and be done with it. Its nonsense things like this that over-complicate the car and can ultimately lead to computer problems. The more simple the programming, the less that can go wrong. The only way to truly fix the problem is to have less electronics on board; it’s so simple I have no clue why no one does anything about it. Jon. Dean,

Do you know of a ‘perfect’ computer? One that never fails?

Now imagine a car with very complex computer systems and quite a few of them at that, all networked together and hooked up to a sh*t load of sensors…see the problem?

Plus, the OS allows you to modify really stupid things like how long the front and rear license plate lights stay on after you shut off the car, do you want them to stay on 13 seconds? 37? Who cares? Really? I mean just have them stay on for a set period of time and be done with it. Its nonsense things like this that over-complicate the car and can ultimately lead to computer problems. The more simple the programming, the less that can go wrong.

The only way to truly fix the problem is to have less electronics on board; it’s so simple I have no clue why no one does anything about it.

Jon.

]]> By: .:: tosta mista ::. http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27466 .:: tosta mista ::. Wed, 10 May 2006 21:11:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27466 What happened to Volkswagen's V10 diesel, fitted in the Touareg and Phaeton? What happened to Volkswagen’s V10 diesel, fitted in the Touareg and Phaeton?

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27444 Dean Wed, 10 May 2006 20:24:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27444 ... or learn how to put the electronics together so they don't falter. Spending that kind of money, I'd expect perfection. … or learn how to put the electronics together so they don’t falter.

Spending that kind of money, I’d expect perfection.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27431 Jon Wed, 10 May 2006 19:50:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27431 BMW needs to put less electronics in the car, which will lead the reliability to increase to much higher levels than it is now. Less electronics = more reliable cars. Jon. BMW needs to put less electronics in the car, which will lead the reliability to increase to much higher levels than it is now. Less electronics = more reliable cars.

Jon.

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27427 Dean Wed, 10 May 2006 19:44:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27427 You biased jackasses are a joke. They ARE overpriced. They ARE unreliable. They ARE NOT the most attractive cars on the road. I could buy one tomorrow. I choose not to. It's all about choice. And the lemmings you are will define your taste in this image-mobile. I've said it before, I know too many people who've had issues that I believe shouldn't have, considering these cars are the some of the most expensive on the road. But again, the best engine hooked up to a sub-par chassis (in design and reliability) is akin to a young man's heart in an old man's body. But if you lemmings are loyal to all of this, hey, it's your choice. Whatever makes you feel better than you are. You biased jackasses are a joke. They ARE overpriced. They ARE unreliable. They ARE NOT the most attractive cars on the road.

I could buy one tomorrow. I choose not to. It’s all about choice. And the lemmings you are will define your taste in this image-mobile.

I’ve said it before, I know too many people who’ve had issues that I believe shouldn’t have, considering these cars are the some of the most expensive on the road.

But again, the best engine hooked up to a sub-par chassis (in design and reliability) is akin to a young man’s heart in an old man’s body.

But if you lemmings are loyal to all of this, hey, it’s your choice. Whatever makes you feel better than you are.

]]> By: V V http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27420 V V Wed, 10 May 2006 19:32:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27420 Ok, lets get real here. BMW without the question produces one of the best driving machines. Mechanically they are the best, but electronically they suck. Period. My brother owned 1999 740I, it was a joy to drive, but he had so much problems with the electrics, like CD changer out, Navigation needed to be reprogrammed and all other things. Now he has a 2002 330i, beautiful car but he says the electrical stuff is starting to kick in. Anyway he loves BMW and thats life. Ok, lets get real here. BMW without the question produces one of the best driving machines. Mechanically they are the best, but electronically they suck. Period. My brother owned 1999 740I, it was a joy to drive, but he had so much problems with the electrics, like CD changer out, Navigation needed to be reprogrammed and all other things. Now he has a 2002 330i, beautiful car but he says the electrical stuff is starting to kick in. Anyway he loves BMW and thats life.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27382 1c3d0g Wed, 10 May 2006 18:53:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27382 Dean, quit talking out of your ass. Kthxbye. Dean, quit talking out of your ass. Kthxbye.

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]]> By: Will http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27349 Will Wed, 10 May 2006 17:55:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27349 The 3.2 Straight 6 continues to win an it is quite the engine, and interesting to see subie with the 2.5... wrx are a tonne of fun to drive The 3.2 Straight 6 continues to win an it is quite the engine, and interesting to see subie with the 2.5… wrx are a tonne of fun to drive

]]> By: frK http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27342 frK Wed, 10 May 2006 17:48:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27342 I mean guys wtf, my brother owns a bmw M3, and the car sux about its electronics..even the rear left window has started not to work properly and that came out without using it wrong.. i mean ok,the engine,power and sound,the rear wheel drive and all stuff like that but all the electronics suck,and of course it doesnt worth the money, i mean come on people gimme 4 wheels and the engine in another car as the wiesman and im happy :),but not in an overpriced BMW.I own a Subaru Impreza WRX STi WR-1, and every day i smoke bmws (except of the big ones ;) well JAPAN FOR THE WIN :) I mean guys wtf, my brother owns a bmw M3, and the car sux about its electronics..even the rear left window has started not to work properly and that came out without using it wrong.. i mean ok,the engine,power and sound,the rear wheel drive and all stuff like that but all the electronics suck,and of course it doesnt worth the money, i mean come on people gimme 4 wheels and the engine in another car as the wiesman and im happy :) ,but not in an overpriced BMW.I own a Subaru Impreza WRX STi WR-1, and every day i smoke bmws (except of the big ones ;) well JAPAN FOR THE WIN :)

]]> By: 50c http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27333 50c Wed, 10 May 2006 17:12:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27333 can't argue with that can’t argue with that

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27328 Mike Wed, 10 May 2006 17:06:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27328 three BMW, two VW, two Toyota. three BMW, two VW, two Toyota.

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27323 Brian Wed, 10 May 2006 16:55:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27323 Yeah Dean..u need to calm down..one day you too can own a BMW..until then..SHUT UP Yeah Dean..u need to calm down..one day you too can own a BMW..until then..SHUT UP

]]> By: JD http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27313 JD Wed, 10 May 2006 16:42:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27313 I agree with Andre. Did your girlfriend cheat on you with a BMW, Dean? Why such animosity? I agree with Andre. Did your girlfriend cheat on you with a BMW, Dean? Why such animosity?

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27292 Andre Neves Wed, 10 May 2006 16:10:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27292 Dean, that's an ignorant comment. They are one of the most successful auto manufacturers ever, so apparently they're NOT overpriced & unreliable. My girlfriend has a '06 325i...what a beautiful car it is. Haven't sat in any cars in the same pricerange/class that can put a smile on my face the same way that one does when I take the wheel. Maybe they're overpriced because you want one and can't afford it? Don't be upset, someday you might have the chance to own the ultimate driving machine...someday. Dean, that’s an ignorant comment.
They are one of the most successful auto manufacturers ever, so apparently they’re NOT overpriced & unreliable. My girlfriend has a ’06 325i…what a beautiful car it is. Haven’t sat in any cars in the same pricerange/class that can put a smile on my face the same way that one does when I take the wheel.
Maybe they’re overpriced because you want one and can’t afford it?
Don’t be upset, someday you might have the chance to own the ultimate driving machine…someday.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27285 anonymous Wed, 10 May 2006 16:03:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27285 Why should a high performance engine be named engine of the year? It should be a DI Diesal or a hybrid engine, from an engineering standpoint. V10's aren't going to help the world ease off oil. Why should a high performance engine be named engine of the year? It should be a DI Diesal or a hybrid engine, from an engineering standpoint. V10′s aren’t going to help the world ease off oil.

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27274 Dean Wed, 10 May 2006 15:40:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27274 ... in producing overpriced, unreliable vehicles. … in producing overpriced, unreliable vehicles.

]]> By: Robert http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27261 Robert Wed, 10 May 2006 15:28:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27261 As always BMW leads the pack.... As always BMW leads the pack….

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27256 Jon Wed, 10 May 2006 15:22:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27256 1.8-liter to 2.0-liter: * Volkswagen 2.0-liter Turbo (Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Audi A6) Alright! Jon. 1.8-liter to 2.0-liter:

* Volkswagen 2.0-liter Turbo (Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Audi A6)

Alright!

Jon.

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year.html#comment-27251 Dean Wed, 10 May 2006 15:19:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/bmws-v10-named-best-engine-for-second-year/#comment-27251 Great ... put a young man's heart in an old man's body. Still not worth the money. Great … put a young man’s heart in an old man’s body.

Still not worth the money.

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