Wow this thing handles

[AustrianVespaGuy]

On 12/30/2018 at 3:27 PM, Sahara said:

Yeah, it rolls more, but the roll loads up and lets out like plucking a taught string, it doesn't wallow, it banks like a like a plane in well-coordinated turn. It's difficult to imagine how stunning this must have been in 1968. 

That was both a very eloquent and very accurate description, thank you for sharing that! Yes they do roll a bit, but in a GOOD way! About as good a description of the 2002's handling mannerisms as I have ever heard!

Edited January 1, 2019 by AustrianVespaGuy

[DBMW02]

Way back, 1999. My first o2 driving late to work on i5 just north of Stockton California in the deepest delta fog ever, 20 feet of visibility. Semis passing me going 70 over a three lane bridge. And then the worst dream, a perfect storm. A semi dumped a pallet of 282 2x4 sticks in front of me. The caffeine kicked and I knew stopping was not an option. Right foot did not budge, the steering wheel did and for the longest 17 seconds of my life I steered through all three lanes to find a clear path. 

What I learned was the enormous wealth of ability my car processed, way beyond canyon carving. When I see that 20 mph curve coming I know my abilities don’t even come close to my machines. 

As the fog cleared over the delta I floored the beast and slammed that steering wheel and screamed an oath that I would never drive another brand than BMW

 I keep my promises