3.0L, Daytona Purple, Reg: 1HOTM3
Driven: 2006-2007
Place: Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand
Context: Owned
Memory byte:
Wow! What can I say, this car was awesome. I had always wanted a performance BMW, and having looked at and driven a few examples in Auckland I saw this one for sale in Taupo. After much research and talking to the current (then) and previous owners it was clear that this one had been looked after.
Driving it home from Taupo was a special trip, as the roads were fantastic and I was learning the car at the same time. The straight 6 engine is a real delight, with crisp steering feel and you can feel through the seat of your pants what the chassis is doing. Never felt so in touch with a car on the road.
Apart from being over-tyred at the rear, causing constant rubbing on speed compressions, the car was great to own. A quick blast down SH16 with the bimmersport club was the highlight of ownership and truly memorable. Still miss it now and want one again.
