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Last edited by PaulV; 03/07/19 10:08 AM.
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Interesting!
If this review is 'balanced' then I am disappointed that is has not 'blown the socks' off the reviewer. 3.5 'Stars'... pretty average.
On paper. A newly design vehicle. 90 something percent 'new'. Stiff bonded aluminium chassis, double wishbone suspension input from ex Lotus suspension engineer. Fantastic engine from BMW that gives the M140i at least '4 stars' from EVO... with nearly 500 KG more kerb weight to contend with.
So why... are we not looking at at least '4 stars'... maybe 4.5 - 5 stars in the 'segment'...
I really hope other reviews improve the 'appeal' of what looks to be on paper, a fantastic car! Roll on the EVO review...
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Motoring journalists were never impartial when I used to read road tests.
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The Top Gear review was pretty good, I thought. It's a shame they are so expensive, but I can see why.
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Having managed to sit in the green one at Mog19, I was surprised how uncomfortable the seats were for me compared to my Roadster
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Described at the end of article as twin-turbocharged engine it has in fact a single twin scroll turbo. BMW 's clever marketing ploy of using the term TwinPower Turbo across a range of their engines has fooled many it seems 
Richard
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They'll be bringing out the wood chassis myth next Richard 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Has a lot to Say!
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Thanks for above. A fuller review IMO. They still throw in twin turbo though 
Richard
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The pistonheads is a fair review from a non converted perspective and pretty objective I would say. Very disappointed about the sound track, I'll hear it going up the hill on Saturday at Goodwood and judge for myself.
I would be really interested in an Aero8 owners comparison to be honest though it would mean more I think.
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