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Originally Posted by strokeoluck
Hit the nail on the head. 
[OP here.] But this has been a fascinating read! Part of my challenge is that I seem to be having a hard time finding a BMW club around me, let alone AutoX. And the closest road track, I believe, is about 3 to 3 1/2 hours away. If I didn't have young kids to shuttle around, or a demanding job, or plenty of travel throughout North America, or a honey-do list at home...then I'd probably push myself a little harder in the direction many of you seem to enjoy - off the public roads fun. But as it is, I have to get my thrills taking off from a red light, or zipping around for an hour on a Sunday morning. So I don't know if it's elitist or not (this is the first Bimmer I've owned), but I will admit that I love the raw thrill of just hammering the accelerator and shifting gears while going straight. I'm sure hitting a road course is a heck of a lot more fun, but I'm an American male and I will admit I am a little addicted to raw horsepower.
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