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Mako · 02-09-2024, 05:44 PM

Why in the world did they make the XM instead of putting that same engine/setup mid engine in this thing.

Would have blown away XM sales.

I8 wasn’t powerful enough which is what held it back. Super car looks and near price without the performance.

02-09-2024, 05:44 PM	#28
Mako (Sold) '00 M Roadster '06 M Coupe '16 M3 '20 X3MC 1578 Rep 2,593 Posts Drives: '23 M3 comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs iTrader: (0)	Why in the world did they make the XM instead of putting that same engine/setup mid engine in this thing. Would have blown away XM sales. I8 wasn’t powerful enough which is what held it back. Super car looks and near price without the performance.
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