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"The facts is the facts, though, and if this test were labeled "The Most Fun Car to Drive Up
a Hill Comparison," the BMW would win, and fairly easily. Sadly, most of us aren't forced to drive a
twisty mountain road every day, and the stark reality of life is that the way home is a left at the onramp,
bub, and then a long straight line. BMW sells cars on the dream that one day, maybe, if you happen to go
up to the mountains, you'll experience a Real Machine."
-Chee,
ESPN Cars Head-to-Head Showdown: 2006 BMW 330i vs. 2006 Lexus IS 350
I think this summarizes the essence of what a BMW is. These
comments may have been made of a 2006 Bimmer, most of which I'm not too fond of, mostly looks-wise, but
the core of what makes a BMW great is still there; being the ultimate driving machine.
I love how he mentions the BMW's are made for the "one day",
that "dream" that you'll actually be on a challenging road course with no one around and the leaves are
falling just like in all the car commercials. That is the day I live for. One day experiencing that, to
me is worth sacrificing the best luxuries, sat navs, and warranties for a thousand days. To not have
"the ultimate driving machine" at that moment, when the worlds align and the conditions are perfect, would
be the most tragic scene ever. That's why I love them and that's why I have what I consider one of the
best Bimmers Munich has ever designed and built. Its purpose for existence is not to be a daily driver,
a hassle-free car, or a comfortable drive. Its quintessence is to give you the ultimate
experience when the turn is ahead, lane is wide open, and the redlines are a-comin…
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