2019 BMW
M3 Competition
“The soundtrack of that inline-six at full throttle is something I'll carry with me forever.”
Sold privately to fund the 911. The buyer was a BMW enthusiast who knew exactly what he was getting. I still hear that S58 in my sleep sometimes. No regrets — but no forgetting either.
The Story
The grown-up car. Or so I told myself. Alpine White, carbon fiber trim, and a soundtrack that made every commute feel like a race track. Still miss the sound of that inline-six.
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Key Milestones
The grown-up car
Told myself this was the responsible choice. It was not. 503 horsepower is never responsible.
Track day at Watkins Glen
First time on a real circuit. The M3 was born for this. I was not. But we figured it out together.
Alpine White in autumn
Drove through Vermont during peak foliage. The white against the reds and oranges was something else.
The hardest goodbye
Sold it to fund the 911. Still hear that inline-six in my dreams sometimes.
At a Glance
How much this car is still felt, even after it’s gone.
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