BMW Owners... time to speak out!!

[ATA_victim]

I got a 03 Subaru WRX.....YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! was that a vette in my rear view...oh no it wasnt it was a porsche...

[KhalReblic23]

Late into this thread but i figured i'd chip in my 2 cents also. My sig is the ass end of my "new to me" BMW 325is...I LOVE IT <3 I've been driving a hunk of junk 88' Nissan Maxima, and although reliable...it was an eyesore and just so quirky...that happens with age. Often times people give me a bad attitude about having a nice car...this was only 6k!!! its a 95 with 100k miles on it, i got a great deal! I've had it for over a month, commute all around town, and back and forth between PHX area and LAX frequently, in comfort, class, and style....how cliche' does that sound lol. Anyways I'm really happy with it, all ive wanted is a dependable car...dreams can really come true ^_^

[Doug Taylor]

Nice car, great plate!

I'd snap a neck for a a low mileage 2002 metallic silver or black M3 coupe. Ahh!

[KhalReblic23]

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Nice car, great plate!

I'd snap a neck for a a low mileage 2002 metallic silver or black M3 coupe. Ahh!

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Thx alot!

It's funny you should mention that, when I was looking for this little guy I found a few M3's...and I'll tell you the best deal I found if you can even call it that is something 90 or older with 150k+ miles for 10000 bucks!!! I'm sure you can find something better, but it would seem the value of those M3's holds very well! You may have to snap a few more than just one necks to get that one

[Brendan]

Ask Khal, he should know that I shouldnt get started on this thread...hehe. I am a total nutcase when it comes to BMW's, and all I can say on the matter is that the X5 is a great vehicle, but it has some electrical problems. Make sure you get a CPO car. Had a E39 528, loved it, and will some day have an E39 M5.
Aside from M cars, the ride of a BMW is great. X5 4.6is is a little stiff, but other than that the X5 lineup and most other standard BMW's are gentle.
The X5 sucks offroad, as it has wide street tires and no transfer case, but very light offroad duty or snow duty it will do well. Just dont run the Rubicon with it.
Dont get the 3.0L, as the M54 is a little wheesy in the X5. Opt for the 4.4L M62 if you can.
The rig wont treat you wrong, and BMW's dont cost that much to maintain. Not to mention not too much breaks. My E39 had no out of warranty repairs, and new BMW's have free maintience to dispell the rumor that they are cost intensive. In the 80's that was slightly the case with mechanical lifters in the engine that needed to be adjusted, but current BMW's are not bad at all. My dad had 150K miles of smooth sailing in his E28 535, my mom had 100k of good times in the E34 525, and I had 45k of good times in my E39. Just odnt beat it apart, as an abused BMW becomes an expensive BMW. Treat it how you would treat your wife, and you will be fine for years.
Whoops, I said I wasnt going to get started...[/rant]

[KhalReblic23]

Wow...how'd I know you'd post in this thread as soon as you saw it?

[Enders]

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I got a 03 Subaru WRX.....YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! was that a vette in my rear view...oh no it wasnt it was a porsche...

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Rock on. That horizontal 4(It's a horizontal 4 right?) sure does put out a lot of go. Built after a rally car too, so you can toast that porche in the rain too.

As for my 2 cents, I'm not a big fan of beamer, but that's only because I don't like the attitude that goes along with them. Nothing against you beamer guys, just my experience. I've never actually gotten my hands on one, because if I did it would soon be followed by sirens and cops shouting "Get out of the car and lay face down with your hands on your head!"

It must be the hillbilly in me, but I'm a sucker for muscle cars. Or of course, the hillbilly rig of choice, a Chevy C-10, covered in brown lumpy paint with a gun rack. Much better than my chevy celebrity with chipped paint.
Edit: Speelin iz herd

[Doug Taylor]

Like a Cessna?

[MikeD]

300 series.....souped-up Honda Civics with a nicer interior.

[SteveC]

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300 series.....souped-up Honda Civics with a nicer interior.

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Not quite. Actually a VW Jetta with a funky hood ornament.

[Brendan]

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300 series.....souped-up Honda Civics with a nicer interior.

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Go testdrive a new 330ci, and then tell me about the E46 3 series. No joke, you will be impressed. Make sure the testdrive has plenty of turns, as that is where these cars shine.
I can agree on the attitude, but it is like most things; insecure people with nice things feel the need to be showy with them. This describes the poser BMW drivers who have the car with the pedigree only to flaunt it. This is sadly the majority of BMW driver in the US, and it ticks me off. But, there are those who love the car for what it is, regardless of the brand. That's where I fit in. I just love the feel, how they communicate with you, hoy the sound, and how easy they are to throw into long lurid drifts. But as stated, I am a minority to most BMW guys. And dont worry, Khal is too. (I think he loves his plates, so I let him have his fun with that)