Chris Harris of EVO Praises 1M Coupe, Feels Like True M Car! [VIDEO]

burrito007 · 11-02-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

^^^
Actually, for the correct answer refer to these two posts.
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Chris Harris. Easily one of the best journalists out there. He can describe a car with better detail and relativity than anybody else imo. He knows his shit; all the specs, ins and outs of any car, old and new. I wish Autocar and Evo would post more vids with him instead of Steve Sutcliffe (though Steve is right behind Chris in terms of awesomeness and credibility, he just lacks Chris's articulation).

he thinks the m3 steering wheel is too thick.

therefore he is fail.

PrimoM3 · 11-02-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Who is this guy and why do we care?

FAIL

Really glad to see that Chris approves. I highly value his opinion as an automotive journalist. Straight-shooter.

Year's_End · 11-02-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

+1. sounds like mumbo jumbo to me

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Originally Posted by burrito007

he thinks the m3 steering wheel is too thick.

therefore he is fail.

Ha he'd talk circles around any journalist and lap you over again at any circuit. ignorance is bliss though.

Year's_End · 11-02-2010, 08:55 PM

oh yeah he owns an m3 too.

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amdmaxx · 11-02-2010, 09:16 PM

great link Scott!

SlammedR8 · 11-02-2010, 09:32 PM

since when does BMW allow cars to be test driven when they are not even unveiled yet?

this is the first I have seen of this, this was not done with the M3, I wonder if they will do this with the M5/M6

TunedM2C · 11-02-2010, 09:35 PM

Here's his first ride in it as a refresher.

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ORIGIN M. · 11-02-2010, 09:49 PM

NO, your post is!

Chris has given much hope.

Thanks Scott for posting. I respect Chris, and it was smart that you posted his review.

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This video is a waste of time.

CarForHire · 11-02-2010, 09:54 PM

I remember watching his M3 video. It makes me that much more interested because he says it feels like an NA engine.

ORIGIN M. · 11-02-2010, 09:57 PM

Exactly.

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Originally Posted by CarForHire

I remember watching his M3 video. It makes me that much more interested because he says it feels like an NA engine.

Marioalex24 · 11-02-2010, 09:58 PM

Great video. Sad you couldn't hear much.

BBK · 11-02-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SlammedM6

since when does BMW allow cars to be test driven when they are not even unveiled yet?

this is the first I have seen of this, this was not done with the M3, I wonder if they will do this with the M5/M6

It's called M (marketing) division. Most likely because this is the most exciting M car to come out since the M3. They have to make all the comparisons they can to the E30, be nostalgic and hype it up as much as they can.

PKumarM3 · 11-02-2010, 10:05 PM

chris harris, a man who praises the gt3 rs as the end all be all of automotive design and engineering, knows what he is talking about.

for those of you hating on him, put the kool aid down! he knows what he is talking about and is the type of enthusiast who actually knows how to drive - not a Clarkson, who has a loud mouth and a slow lap time. Harris actually races, drives well, and can be a good journalist.

what was remarkable was how linear the power felt. the one comment i have about my n54 is that it is not there, then its there, and then it falls on its face at 5500rpm. what makes an m car is living above 5k rpm. thats my biggest fear about getting a turbo m car - considering you live above 5krpm at the track.

overall, this car is very exciting. I can't wait to see the final product!

positiveions · 11-02-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Ha he'd talk circles around any journalist and lap you over again at any circuit. ignorance is bliss though.

Oh yeah he owns an M3 too.

ask me if I care. At the end of the day, I am going to own the car not him; driving it in real time, real world, and not on any "circuit".
oh yeah, and about doing lap over me, what you don't know... can be your ignorance. I guess ignorance is a bliss

grant · 11-02-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

+1. sounds like mumbo jumbo to me

Best motoring journalist working today.

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Who is this guy and why do we care?

Who is Chris Harris? You gotta catch up quickly man. Google. In the meantime, all you need to do on this topic is to trust him.

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

+1. sounds like mumbo jumbo to me

What

? Go check him out. There's quite a bit more going on in the auto world across the Atlantic than you think.

ki__ · 11-02-2010, 10:24 PM

sweeet!

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Primo135

FAIL

Really glad to see that Chris approves. I highly value his opinion as an automotive journalist. Straight-shooter.

LOL+1

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

chris harris, a man who praises the gt3 rs as the end all be all of automotive design and engineering, knows what he is talking about.

for those of you hating on him, put the kool aid down! he knows what he is talking about and is the type of enthusiast who actually knows how to drive - not a Clarkson, who has a loud mouth and a slow lap time. Harris actually races, drives well, and can be a good journalist.

what was remarkable was how linear the power felt. the one comment i have about my n54 is that it is not there, then its there, and then it falls on its face at 5500rpm. what makes an m car is living above 5k rpm. thats my biggest fear about getting a turbo m car - considering you live above 5krpm at the track.

overall, this car is very exciting. I can't wait to see the final product!

Yeah boy+1...and the GT3 is the second in line on the list of what I own next!

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Ha he'd talk circles around any journalist and lap you over again at any circuit. ignorance is bliss though.

Oh yeah he owns an M3 too.

LOLOL++2

Yogijet · 11-02-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

ask me if I care. At the end of the day, I am going to own the car not him; driving it in real time, real world, and not on any "circuit".
oh yeah, and about doing lap over me, what you don't know... can be your ignorance. I guess ignorance is a bliss

For the required catch-up on this one, please see EVO & AUTOCAR both available on the Barnes & Noble magazine rack. Right there beside Bimmer, BMW Magazine, C&D, R&D, AUTOMOBILE and MOTOR TREND.

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