Cheers Obs, that exactly where we’re heading when we can. Looking like summer next year now.Obs-Com wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 4:05 pmHere you go Andy. Nice comparison shots of the 35is and the M40i on the Stelvio Pass in July 2015 and 2020.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:20 amObs, we were even still having that discussion on the test drive our biggest thing is the car lives outside. We even went as far as getting a quote for a garage before the test drive as FG was still a strong possibility. We have shared access on the drive and it was touch and go if a big enough garage would fit. Even if it would it would have been bloody tight. Even spoke to Byron the night before about PPF so we were weighing everything up and as mentioned, we just decided when it came down to it it wasn’t for us.Obs-Com wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 8:32 am Should have gone for the Matte finish but other than that great choice which you will not regret.
I’ve had two 35is and the M40i is in a different class in all departments. I think it’s power is underrated by BMW. I’ll dig out a couple of comparison photos from my trips up the Stelvio Pass.
I definitely think the power is understated and I’m not sure why but it did feel quicker/different to the 35iS.
Pictures would be good, alway appreciated
Both photos taken coming up the East side of the Stelvio by Foto Stelvio. They have a photographer sat on one of the hairpins and its a nice reminder of any trip up the pass.
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South of France via Route de Grande Alpes, down to Rome, back up to lake Como etc and do Switzerland and hen the passes from there. Over to Austria then home via Germany and Belgium