Is the SMG gearbox any good? I assume it can be used in auto or with paddles?
-They are not bad to use, the one I drove was a little clunky I thought
The clutch has been replaced at 25,000 miles. Is this a sign of problems to come?
- Probably been thrashed
Car would have cost +£90k new! Given that the new M cars are going to be turbo charged I expect this high revving NA beast will retain it's value pretty well. Do you agree?
- No, you will most likely get bugger all for it in a few years
Are there hidden costs that will emerge when running such a high powered car (excluding the obvious petrol/insurance)?
- Have you seen BMW servicing costs? and parts?
Don't like them myself IMO.... look too much like a parrot