Hi George,
The M8 is a 10.3 mega pixel camera. With the software for the Digital Module R for the R8 and R9 the module has more color depth than their competition. From my understanding many have been finding that the mega pixel count may not be as important as once thought. Additionally, I know that there have been users working with the Digital Modular R and stopped using (at least for much application) the 16 mega pixel top of the line Canon camera. At least some time back these users were finding (or suggesting) that the Leica Modular R (with Leica glass) was outperforming the output capabilities of the Canon (with Canon glass). So if that is the case, do not underestimate the M8. It is newer than the Digital Modular R.
Rich
Yikes! Why are we talking about D^&*(%&(%^&*L Stuff?
I mean to compare them is to say the 1986 Yugo is worse than the 1987 Yugo.
I would stack my Hasselblad (and even the Zeiss Ikon!) with TMAX100 against any D^&*(%^(&*%^&*L oncomers any day!
I mean to compare them is to say the 1986 Yugo is worse than the 1987 Yugo.
I had a Yugo once; about a 1990 model, if I remember. It wasn't a bad little car. It developed one fault in the time I had it from new, a loose engine mounting bolt which caused the nost alarming-sounding clonks but was not exactly serious. Once that was fixed under guarantee, I never had a single problem in the three years or so that I owned it.
An ex-girlfreind of mine had one (she bought it new around 1985 or 6). I was scared to death riding in it - simply because she was an inexperienced driver and here in the US (MO especially) it was so much smaller and didn't have the zippiness really required fro a small car amongst big ones.
Given how much larger the new cars on the road has got since then I can't imagine ...
ALso shipped with a toolkit - which was a sign, though her car only broke down 5 or 6 times.And I had to tweak around with it since the dealer didn't seem capable of fixing it.
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Until recently ALL half-decent cars came with a toolkit; devotees of old Rovers will recall the walnut-capped, foam-lined drawer under the dash on the passenger's side on P4 (60-75-80-90-95-100-105-110) and P5 (3-litre) versions. I don't know if BMW motorcycles still do, but certainly my 1977 R100RS did/does. I still carry it. If anything does go wrong, far better to fix it quickly and reliably yourself than to wait 3 hours for roadside assistance. Not that the Yugo ever did break down (the BMW has, a few times, in the last 30 years).
Cheers,
R.
Roger,
Aw, c'mon - everyone knows that these BMW tool kits are a gimmick! My wife's 2002 330Ci has one in the trunk (boot). A bunch of wrenches (spanners) and screwdrivers.
The most important tool in there is the card with the "800" number to call for the 24/7/365 BMW Roadside Assistance!
Ever see the what's under the hood (bonnet) of a modern BMW? A cowling to keep you from even looking at the engine - much less messing with it.
The damned thing has a 100,000+ mile warranty - they'd prefer you keep your grubby little digits off the "workings"!
Dear George,
You'll notice that I said 'motorcycle'.
When it comes to cars, this is another compelling argument (alongside the prices) for buying classics you CAN fix yourself.
... you need at least 1 reliable car per adult...
So move. Or vote. ALL choices are lifestyle choices. And isn't at least one reliable car per adult a bit excessive?
. . . And isn't at least one reliable car per adult a bit excessive? . . .
Cheers,
R.
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Oh, George, I am sure you have heard BMW stands for "Break My Wallet"?
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Actually, modern BMW's come with all servicing included (including oil changes etc.). Yes, you pay "up front" but you don't pay for any servicing thereafter for five or more years! Brake light goes out? Bring it in, they replace it and hand you a bill for $0.00! etc.
Oh, George, I am sure you have heard BMW stands for "Break My Wallet"?
Maybe I should have considered this before I bought my Mercedes. I'm starting to hyperventilate just thinking about the probable cost of "Service A".
First off, you can most likely find a good condition M6 classic for $800-$900 now.
Where can I find an M6 for $800-$900? Lowest I have found is $1100 for a "mint" black M6. I'm not being snide, I'd really like to know if I can save any money.
Where can I find an M6 for $800-$900? Lowest I have found is $1100 for a "mint" black M6. I'm not being snide, I'd really like to know if I can save any money.
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