2009 BMW M3 coupe = 3704lbs.

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Jun 27, 2009 | 10:41 PM

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Z284ever

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Originally Posted by (A)SSbaby

Quote: My life was saved by driving a nimble car.

Conversely: He was a dead duck if he drove a non-nimble car.

Still TOTAL BS. I'm not drunk, just taking your illogical comments literally.

You're as dense as rock, moron.

Jun 27, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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You're as dense as rock, moron.

I can handle your insults while still giving you the chance to explain yourself again. Now I'm keen to know what you really meant to say as I would argue that a car of the weight of a Taurus SHO could well be a safer car than your nimblemobile. It's all relative.

Please explain.

Jun 27, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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Z284ever

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How about I don't explain and you just go eff yourself..

Jun 27, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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How about I don't explain and you just go eff yourself..

From what I have been able to gather, it's not so much the weight of the car that is the most important factor in the car's ability to avoid a collision. Weight distribution and center of gravity play a bigger part in dynamic safety.

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/top...g#encyclopedia

As always, happy to be corrected.

Oh, and have a great day, Z284ever!

Jun 28, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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MustangEater82

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Originally Posted by Z284ever

Well, this thread is about the M3. But someone will say, 'no fair, that costs more'.
Or we can mention the Mustang, but someone will say 'no fair, it doesn't have IRS', (eventhough it outhandles the Camaro).
Or we can mention the 135i, but someone will say, 'no fair, it has turbo I6 and not an NA V8'.

Bottom line is, we could do better. And GM plans on doing just that.

But Miata still lives...

So boild a more expensive, solid rear axle car with a turbo I6 and we will win?