How my obsession with BMW started..

apc3libras · 11-25-2011, 10:59 PM

So I was at my parents for Thanksgiving and came across some boxes of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars I had when I was a kid.

Ever since I saw the E30 when I was 3-4 years old, I was hooked. Here are a couple of the BMW Hot Wheels I had, my fave was the black E30 M3 convertible.

How did you guys get started with your addiction to BMW?

mashimarho · 11-25-2011, 11:05 PM

Pass em' down to your kids.

apc3libras · 11-25-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Pass em' down to your kids.

Will do. Just found out today we are having a boy (our first child). I will be turning him into an enthusiast as soon as I can.

edirtaynine · 11-25-2011, 11:23 PM

850!!!!!

i first fell in love with bmw's with the e30 too. e30 m3 to be exact. white.

E90Mario · 11-25-2011, 11:42 PM

I thought the 8 series in the third pic was a 2011 charger for a second haha

taranonline · 11-26-2011, 12:09 AM

I used to love merc's until I saw this!!!!!!!!!!!! E65 outside rear view mirror closed like the ear of a horse.

From cars movie
Luigi: E Bellissima! It's beautiful! Guido, look, it's a like it was paved by angels. Ohhh.

remmib · 11-26-2011, 10:41 AM

Cool story.

mo335is · 11-26-2011, 10:50 PM

haha E30 is tight! 850 was the shi*!

ska///235i · 11-26-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by apc3libras

Will do. Just found out today we are having a boy (our first child). I will be turning him into an enthusiast as soon as I can.

congrats

Edward · 11-27-2011, 12:39 AM

Well, my mom got a new alpine white 5 series back in 94' when I was 11. So that's when I took notice of BMW, particularly vs. the giant tank S600 Mercedes and the E class.

Very shortly after, my biggest car obsession with any one car model to this date ensued. The e36 M3. I knew it was a great looking car, but I noticed these cars that stood out from the sea of other e36 coupes I saw, mainly due to the much sleeker M3 side mirrors and the tri color badge. I had no freakin clue what M meant or how it was different other than visual things, but I knew it was something special. I never got that car, because I got my sisters 3 coupe when she moved to NYC for college, but I am sure I'll own one in the future as a childhood memory thing. I was so tempted to buy a pristine loaded cosmos on black 99' with like 36k miles on the odometer last year but couldn't justify buying garage space to keep a car I wouldn't drive much.

BAL278 · 11-27-2011, 01:29 AM

I'm a bit younger but my cousin's e46 dinan 3.. And his e46 m3 got me hooked

JoeDirte · 11-27-2011, 01:34 AM

i had the same lime green/black 850i replica when i was a young kid! ...pretty cool

apc3libras · 11-27-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

congrats

Thanks a lot!

taylors335 · 11-27-2011, 02:04 AM

i got hooked in 97 when my dad came home in a brand new silver e36 m3 .... was my favorite car .... ide like to try to find the exact one and buy it !!!

Park2670 · 11-27-2011, 09:05 AM

My dad bought a 02 X5 4.8i that got me hooked on BMWs.

I will do the same for my kid as you. Already have the BMW bear that will be in the crib.

apc3libras · 11-27-2011, 11:40 AM

Thanks guys.

Parker, does the dealer sell the bear?

ray_futbol · 11-27-2011, 12:30 PM

I had the same exact blue and pink hot wheels 850i which also got me hooked on BMW's!!

AddictedToBavarian · 11-27-2011, 03:18 PM

2001 Newark, NJ when I first laid eyes on an E46 M3.

ibeclueless · 11-27-2011, 06:25 PM

nice!

Park2670 · 11-27-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by apc3libras

Thanks guys.

Parker, does the dealer sell the bear?

Yea I ordered it from the parts department. Did you see my picture on Facebook?

fccelticfan · 11-27-2011, 07:07 PM

Congrats on the baby.

Mine started with my buddy's 2002tii that he had in high school. It was about four years old and really nice (I think bad was the term we used in the 70's). Wanted a BMW every since.

Getting my little Jr. (grandson) addicted early. He loves my 335
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apc3libras · 11-27-2011, 11:20 PM

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Yea I ordered it from the parts department. Did you see my picture on Facebook?

Yep I saw it. I need to order one.

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Edward Colonel 377 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Well, my mom got a new alpine white 5 series back in 94' when I was 11. So that's when I took notice of BMW, particularly vs. the giant tank S600 Mercedes and the E class. Very shortly after, my biggest car obsession with any one car model to this date ensued. The e36 M3. I knew it was a great looking car, but I noticed these cars that stood out from the sea of other e36 coupes I saw, mainly due to the much sleeker M3 side mirrors and the tri color badge. I had no freakin clue what M meant or how it was different other than visual things, but I knew it was something special. I never got that car, because I got my sisters 3 coupe when she moved to NYC for college, but I am sure I'll own one in the future as a childhood memory thing. I was so tempted to buy a pristine loaded cosmos on black 99' with like 36k miles on the odometer last year but couldn't justify buying garage space to keep a car I wouldn't drive much.
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BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	I'm a bit younger but my cousin's e46 dinan 3.. And his e46 m3 got me hooked __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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