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      01-25-2018, 11:46 PM   #46
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Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Darwin, MN

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So you want a car that is going to just be used for very occasional use, but want to spend money on a good base in hopes it'll be more reliable?
But then modify it to not be as reliable as stock?

Do I have that correct?


There are thousands and thousands of n54's with hundreds of thousands of miles on them. Look at how many 335's where bought for daily use, miles upon miles piled on them. But on the internet forum world you won't find talk about them, the owners are too buys driving.
The same can start to be said for the N55 cars too.

Just a quick look on cars and there are 413 335's above 100k, all can be had cheap.
Looks like a handful of 135's above 100k also, for cheap.


For a track car that you plan to modify, find the cheapest car you feel comfortable with. There is nothing else to consider. The car is not going to gain value sitting. It is not an investment. It's a moneypit used for enjoyment. Don't think it's ever going to be anything else.


On the N54, use MHD to turn the 'race cooling mode' on for track duty. You won't have any cooling problems. I've done back to back to back 30 min sessions and temps never got out of control; nothing ever above 220*F.
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