Recent content by TexasHawkeye

Yep - here’s mine

Yes on all counts — but there must be something off on the timing occasionally. I guess practice will make perfect. I’m sure I’ll have chances to flog the car at Spring Mountain and hone the technique.

Have had an issue intermittently when NLS. Only has happened in the first to second shift, but I let the RPM’s get up close to redline, NLS to second, and second gear won’t engage. Meaning, it’s like the gear shift is locked out of going into second. Only fixed by letting foot off the gas and...

Nope. I’d make them fix that FOR SURE.

I wait until I shift it into reverse - then I’m moving!

I’m at just under 7000 miles. Noticed there is condensation inside my driver’s side tail light. Also part of the plastic dash appears to be flaking up on a corner — just discovered that one this weekend. Not pleased with either - both should be warranty work but what a pain in the rear.

That feeling of watching the clock until you drive it again does not go away any time soon. I have had mine since August and still bolt down to the parking garage with a smile on my face at quitting time.

Spare tire from modern spare is high quality and, while it does take up a fair amount of space, for me it’s an excellent trade off.

I have a black raven 4BW

I am in Friendswood — not a lot of great places to rip around town in Fwood. The 4BW is like a caged beast…

Maybe the winner for the worst car back in the day: 1989 Geo Metro (3 cylinder, 3 speed auto, 52 hp) Then I had a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (I think the SL stood for SLow) 2001 Honda Civic (cheapest cost of ownership to this day) 2008 Acura MDX (actually just got rid of this one) 2003 Honda...

Saw a dark grey 5BW this morning in West Ranch — Friendswood TX. You on here?

Funny about the test drive - I told the dealer there was no way I was buying a car unless I drove it first. They let me drive it. The rest is history.

My black paint was AWFUL from the dealership. Took a competent detail guy 12 hours to correct it. Dealership was not interested in cost sharing.

Sounds just like my journey. M3 or 4BW -- read everything and watched every review I could get my hands on. For the price difference, it is a no-contest for the 4BW. And I love it!