Honda vs. BMW 300 Series
I trust this post will not bring down the despised flames, but here it goes. I have never owned a Honda but there are 3 of them in my family. Transmission (Auto) quit in my daughter in-law's 2000 Honda at 37,000 miles. Irony of this, the first auto the gal ever had. She drove her Honda's well over 100 K without new clutch. No drag racing, however. Despite the warranty had expired, Honda replaced it not with a rebuild, but a new one. Point I suppose, no car produced is always perfect.
I somehow have a difficult time comparing a Honda Coupe 6 Cyl. (Acura?) with my 330ci w/Step, PP, Xenons, Nav, PDC, Gate Opener, 6 CD, Tape Air Bag Interior, Steel Blue Metallic, precise handling for 45 K. I know many of you prefer 5 or 6 speed. I have driven many and taught both of my children to drive a 5 speed that had the synchros wore out. They learned how to match engine speed (RPM's)with gear speed. Some days when I feel frisk a 5 speed would be desireable. Other days when I am so so, the Step does a good job. This choice is what makes the BMW a winner. The comparison of Apples and Oranges apply here I think. I love to see young folks graduate to the BMW from Honda. Some of the older BMW's go the 200 K and more. Read the Roundel. My BMW can be compared to one of the Planes I once had. Very, very forgiving after the driver inadvertently makes an almost fatal mistake. It pulls you out of trouble. Guys and Gals, this is the reason most of us are willng to forgive a reasonable amount of trivial problems. Go to Spartanburg Tech Center and take the driver's course. I took delivery there and had an abbreviated run on the course and skid pad. These cars will perform miracles. Thanks, and drive safely.