Why did you get a BMW

dreamingat30fps · 12-24-2013, 08:33 AM

I always liked the e46 look back when I could not afford one. By the time I could the new e90 body style came out and I hated it. Once the coupe came out I liked that a lot better and bought my 335i. I never go use to the interior look of the car and had nothing but issues with it and the dealer.

Anyways ended up getting a 128i for the gf and LOVED that car. It was bare bone, sport package, 6spd and xenons. Although it didn't have the power of my 335i I just liked driving it more. It felt more nimble and more immediate. So I started my search for an e46 M3 which was my first true love to replace the 335i. While searching for M3s I came across the Z4M after like 2 years of looking I found a great deal on one and never looked back. Best BMW I've owned.

My biggest concern is if/when the time comes to get rid of it there is NOTHING in that price point I would consider (at least not right now).

Who? · 12-24-2013, 08:55 AM

the dealership was closer than the merc, and I had to make a u-turn to visit audi

catherineanh · 12-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Got it as a gift

chillbil79 · 12-24-2013, 09:35 AM

Turbo cars are great
Twin turbo cars even better

Looked and drove 03 Audi rs6 but opted for newer 08 335

I love the power and the luxury. Although I'm only stage 1 + , I still consider my 335 the ultimate sleeper

Being judged. It's not about how much you can afford vs how much you can finance nowadays. People that do judge are idiots and are just jealous
Some people say "wow you drive a bmw! Must be nice"
I respond, "yes it is"
-and my car payment is less then your brand new Hyundai so what's that tell ya

JasonCSU · 12-24-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kihun

When I was in high school, I always wanted e46 M3.. I got a job and got a used one.. but it was too old and was going out of commission.. well not really but was begging for costly maintenance. walked into a dealership and bought E92 335i.. I still miss the old M3 but technology and all.. e46 is too old.

An E46 is not that old of a car, and regular maintenance will always be less expensive than buying a new car.

yakuza70 · 12-24-2013, 10:27 AM

I was looking for a new car recently and, after being jerked around by several dealers with hidden "fees", I started opening my options for other cars. I had always been a Japanese car guy (mostly Nissans and Acuras) but always admired BMWs, especially the 1-series. I thought I'd never be able to afford a 135 until I found a good CPO in my price range this past summer. Before I knew, it I was driving home with a 2011 135i!

KwlAznKid · 12-24-2013, 10:55 AM

my neighbor had a green e36 back in the day, I had no clue wut it was or anything about it (it was a 328i) but I fell in love with it and wanted a e36 m3 as my first car when I could drive but then my friend got a brand new e46 m3 and that thing just got me crazy so I wanted a e46 m3 but couldn't afford it back then so ended up with a e46 325ci.. ever since then I've tried Mercedes and Porsche but have been through 4 bmws and bmw > all imo

MrRoboto · 12-24-2013, 11:21 AM

As an investment.

Vervain · 12-24-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

As an investment.

Nice. The 1M is a great investment. You're so lucky!

turbolag · 12-24-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Arben72

Because race car. No really it's cause the s65 engine is just so good. I also have a soft spot for the n54 especially in the 135i. The larger bimmers don't attract me.

Ewww N54. You filthy E90post scum.

1M is nice, though.

For me; I loved the S65. There's nothing like it. Except maybe a C63...

P1 · 12-26-2013, 02:24 PM

Because I couldn't afford an Audi.

Sara · 12-26-2013, 03:14 PM

No other car brand can you get a $62,045 MSRP with zero down and zero drive off for $484 a month for 36 months.

Sedan_Clan · 12-26-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

No other car brand can you get a $62,045 MSRP with zero down and zero drive off for $484 a month for 36 months.

Love your style. LOL!

ska///235i · 12-26-2013, 03:25 PM

It was cheap and quick...just like a hooker on crack

Kantalias · 12-26-2013, 04:44 PM

Very reasonable upgrade to an Accord coupe.

Whostheboss · 12-27-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

It was cheap and quick...just like a hooker on crack

Nice one

synclastica_86 · 12-27-2013, 10:49 AM

Had only been the owner of 3 brands of cars:

Merc:
High-end models are very comfy... Wife loves the s-class and it's the car that that we'd take on a road trip. The c-class was somewhat crappy... A great fvck around vehicle... It was my first car and it had it's fair share of parking lot burnouts. Lots of HS memories in that car (mostly doing retarded crap).

Lexus:
Meh. Gets me from A to B. Nothing more, nothing less. They do have to most gizmos for their price range.

BMW:
The car that I enjoy driving the most. Recently got my 4th bimmer. Tested the S5 and E350. Even gave the CLA45 some thought. But at the end, I had to get the 4-series.

ddk632 · 12-27-2013, 11:56 AM

For me the reason I drive BMW can be boiled down to the existence of the 850i in the 1990's during my formative teen years, followed by my first BMW, an E36 325i 6MT, which solidified my love for the brand.

Ddk632 BMW timeline

19xx - Drove tiny BMW out of the birth canal, set lap record
1996 - 850i held my heart in that "I will never be able to have this" sort of way, used to argue about specs, with other kids on the bus
1999 - Friend of brother purchased brand new $40k 328i (when the 328 was top 3er) and I drooled over it while he wouldn't let anyone touch "the paint"
2001 - New dream car, the BMW M Coupe, became obsessed but couldn't afford it. Still dream car today, going to pick one up someday!
2003 - Sold my old but loved 1994 Toyota 4Runner for a 1993 E36 325i 6MT. My first own BMW. The 6MT was pure sporting joy to drive in the canyons in LA.
2005 - First BMW loses fight with freeway center divider, retires from service. I went car-less for a while, just had 2 bikes.

2006 - Purchased 2001 E46 325Ci. My 2nd BMW and still love the pre-LCI E46 Coupes everytime I see them, especially the M3's
2007 - Moved to Florida, shipped my E46; 1st day here purchased 2006 BMW K1200R motorcycle. Now I had 2 BMWseseseses.

Shipping my BMW by ddk632, on Flickr

Herr Terminator in its Natural Habitat by ddk632, on Flickr

BMWseseses by ddk632, on Flickr

2010 - Sold 2001 E46 325Ci after spending tons of money in maintenance. Leased a 2010 E71 BMW X6 35i for the upcoming mini-ddk632 (daughter). My 3rd BMW, totally awesome and loved vehicle.

X6 on Blue Ridge Parkway by ddk632, on Flickr

2011 - Sold the BMW motorcycle after 2nd gear tranny issue. Replaced with Ducati Diavel which made up for it.
2012 - Traded the X6 for an MB GL550 for the future ex wife. Inherited her hand me down 2009 Merc SLK 300. Withdrawal symptoms and heavy mental instability due to lack of BMW in life for this year.

2013 - Built to order an MCB X6M w/Mugello Red interior (Superman combo) exactly how I wanted her, and we have lived happily ever after together. Took delivery at BMW Performance Center on January 17th, 2013, then road tripped it via Tail of the Dragon back to Florida and gave her the break in she deserves!!! She is my 4th BMW not including the motorcycle, and I already have a deposit down for the 5th BMW - an i8 - which will join the X6M together in one garage, as she's a keeper and I ain't letting her go! Nearly 18,000 miles later I still get excited every time I get into my X6M!

BMW PCD - 6D-16 by ddk632, on Flickr

BMW PCD - 6D-31 by ddk632, on Flickr

Tiny Self-Portrait in X6M by ddk632, on Flickr

X6M Takes the Everglades by ddk632, on Flickr

BMW FTW!!!

kihun · 12-27-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

An E46 is not that old of a car, and regular maintenance will always be less expensive than buying a new car.

my car was hitting 110k and all of main engine compartment was going out. every month I would have to spend couple of hundred dollars to keep the car running. let's not forget about subframe issue.

justanotherdude · 12-27-2013, 01:15 PM

It was cheaper than the BRZ haha

SilverII · 12-27-2013, 01:51 PM

my uncle says i had money to burn

1fastdoc · 12-29-2013, 12:45 PM

I've always loved the M3 but when it came time to buy a car that I truly wanted I initially avoided the BMW as 3-series are a dime a dozen around here. I wanted something at least a little different.

After looking at other cars I finally realized that no better package exists for the money. Other cars are faster, may corner better, may look better, etc. But, for $75k loaded, none offer as much as the M3.

12-24-2013, 08:33 AM	#23
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5325 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	I always liked the e46 look back when I could not afford one. By the time I could the new e90 body style came out and I hated it. Once the coupe came out I liked that a lot better and bought my 335i. I never go use to the interior look of the car and had nothing but issues with it and the dealer. Anyways ended up getting a 128i for the gf and LOVED that car. It was bare bone, sport package, 6spd and xenons. Although it didn't have the power of my 335i I just liked driving it more. It felt more nimble and more immediate. So I started my search for an e46 M3 which was my first true love to replace the 335i. While searching for M3s I came across the Z4M after like 2 years of looking I found a great deal on one and never looked back. Best BMW I've owned. My biggest concern is if/when the time comes to get rid of it there is NOTHING in that price point I would consider (at least not right now).
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12-24-2013, 08:55 AM	#24
Who? Colonel 485 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: F87 LCI Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	the dealership was closer than the merc, and I had to make a u-turn to visit audi __________________ So far: 200cell downpipe, custom exhaust, lifhtweight splitter, m4 comp seats
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12-24-2013, 08:57 AM	#25
catherineanh Captain 71 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Got it as a gift
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12-24-2013, 09:35 AM	#26
chillbil79 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Sedan Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Delaware iTrader: (1)	Turbo cars are great Twin turbo cars even better Looked and drove 03 Audi rs6 but opted for newer 08 335 I love the power and the luxury. Although I'm only stage 1 + , I still consider my 335 the ultimate sleeper Being judged. It's not about how much you can afford vs how much you can finance nowadays. People that do judge are idiots and are just jealous Some people say "wow you drive a bmw! Must be nice" I respond, "yes it is" -and my car payment is less then your brand new Hyundai so what's that tell ya
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12-24-2013, 10:27 AM	#28
yakuza70 Private First Class 17 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 135i coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	I was looking for a new car recently and, after being jerked around by several dealers with hidden "fees", I started opening my options for other cars. I had always been a Japanese car guy (mostly Nissans and Acuras) but always admired BMWs, especially the 1-series. I thought I'd never be able to afford a 135 until I found a good CPO in my price range this past summer. Before I knew, it I was driving home with a 2011 135i! __________________ 2011 135i DCT, M Sport, Deep Sea Blue
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12-24-2013, 10:55 AM	#29
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	my neighbor had a green e36 back in the day, I had no clue wut it was or anything about it (it was a 328i) but I fell in love with it and wanted a e36 m3 as my first car when I could drive but then my friend got a brand new e46 m3 and that thing just got me crazy so I wanted a e46 m3 but couldn't afford it back then so ended up with a e46 325ci.. ever since then I've tried Mercedes and Porsche but have been through 4 bmws and bmw > all imo __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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12-24-2013, 11:21 AM	#30
MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	As an investment.
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12-26-2013, 02:24 PM	#33
P1 Lieutenant General 11572 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Because I couldn't afford an Audi.
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12-26-2013, 03:14 PM	#34
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	No other car brand can you get a $62,045 MSRP with zero down and zero drive off for $484 a month for 36 months.
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12-26-2013, 03:25 PM	#36
ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	It was cheap and quick...just like a hooker on crack __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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12-26-2013, 04:44 PM	#37
Kantalias Private First Class 146 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (0)	Very reasonable upgrade to an Accord coupe.
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12-27-2013, 10:49 AM	#39
synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	Had only been the owner of 3 brands of cars: Merc: High-end models are very comfy... Wife loves the s-class and it's the car that that we'd take on a road trip. The c-class was somewhat crappy... A great fvck around vehicle... It was my first car and it had it's fair share of parking lot burnouts. Lots of HS memories in that car (mostly doing retarded crap). Lexus: Meh. Gets me from A to B. Nothing more, nothing less. They do have to most gizmos for their price range. BMW: The car that I enjoy driving the most. Recently got my 4th bimmer. Tested the S5 and E350. Even gave the CLA45 some thought. But at the end, I had to get the 4-series. __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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12-27-2013, 11:56 AM	#40
ddk632 Chief Senior Executive Managing VP of Orange Sales 585 Rep 2,581 Posts Drives: 17 BMW F87 M2 6MT MG HBDGR ! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (2)	For me the reason I drive BMW can be boiled down to the existence of the 850i in the 1990's during my formative teen years, followed by my first BMW, an E36 325i 6MT, which solidified my love for the brand. Ddk632 BMW timeline 19xx - Drove tiny BMW out of the birth canal, set lap record 1996 - 850i held my heart in that "I will never be able to have this" sort of way, used to argue about specs, with other kids on the bus 1999 - Friend of brother purchased brand new $40k 328i (when the 328 was top 3er) and I drooled over it while he wouldn't let anyone touch "the paint" 2001 - New dream car, the BMW M Coupe, became obsessed but couldn't afford it. Still dream car today, going to pick one up someday! 2003 - Sold my old but loved 1994 Toyota 4Runner for a 1993 E36 325i 6MT. My first own BMW. The 6MT was pure sporting joy to drive in the canyons in LA. 2005 - First BMW loses fight with freeway center divider, retires from service. I went car-less for a while, just had 2 bikes. 2006 - Purchased 2001 E46 325Ci. My 2nd BMW and still love the pre-LCI E46 Coupes everytime I see them, especially the M3's 2007 - Moved to Florida, shipped my E46; 1st day here purchased 2006 BMW K1200R motorcycle. Now I had 2 BMWseseseses. Shipping my BMW by ddk632, on Flickr Herr Terminator in its Natural Habitat by ddk632, on Flickr BMWseseses by ddk632, on Flickr 2010 - Sold 2001 E46 325Ci after spending tons of money in maintenance. Leased a 2010 E71 BMW X6 35i for the upcoming mini-ddk632 (daughter). My 3rd BMW, totally awesome and loved vehicle. X6 on Blue Ridge Parkway by ddk632, on Flickr 2011 - Sold the BMW motorcycle after 2nd gear tranny issue. Replaced with Ducati Diavel which made up for it. 2012 - Traded the X6 for an MB GL550 for the future ex wife. Inherited her hand me down 2009 Merc SLK 300. Withdrawal symptoms and heavy mental instability due to lack of BMW in life for this year. 2013 - Built to order an MCB X6M w/Mugello Red interior (Superman combo) exactly how I wanted her, and we have lived happily ever after together. Took delivery at BMW Performance Center on January 17th, 2013, then road tripped it via Tail of the Dragon back to Florida and gave her the break in she deserves!!! She is my 4th BMW not including the motorcycle, and I already have a deposit down for the 5th BMW - an i8 - which will join the X6M together in one garage, as she's a keeper and I ain't letting her go! Nearly 18,000 miles later I still get excited every time I get into my X6M! BMW PCD - 6D-16 by ddk632, on Flickr BMW PCD - 6D-31 by ddk632, on Flickr Tiny Self-Portrait in X6M by ddk632, on Flickr X6M Takes the Everglades by ddk632, on Flickr BMW FTW!!! Last edited by ddk632; 12-27-2013 at 12:06 PM..
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12-27-2013, 01:15 PM	#42
justanotherdude Lieutenant 136 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	It was cheaper than the BRZ haha
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12-27-2013, 01:51 PM	#43
SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	my uncle says i had money to burn
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12-29-2013, 12:45 PM	#44
1fastdoc Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2017 R8 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I've always loved the M3 but when it came time to buy a car that I truly wanted I initially avoided the BMW as 3-series are a dime a dozen around here. I wanted something at least a little different. After looking at other cars I finally realized that no better package exists for the money. Other cars are faster, may corner better, may look better, etc. But, for $75k loaded, none offer as much as the M3.
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