BMW mods or a Bike

csquared013 · 05-03-2012, 05:36 PM

Don't know whether to dump some money into my '06 330xi @ 90k miles (and running like a dream) or if i should buy a Triumph daytona 675 to save gas around campus and prevent the miles from creeping ever higher on the BMW.

what do all of you think??

Soliditude · 05-03-2012, 06:04 PM

How about: Sell car, invest money into a newer 3-series? I voted on the mod, and then I read how many miles you have. Far too many to mod now. You'd rather invest, because mod money on something like this will just be a waste, IMO.

Dalco450 · 05-03-2012, 06:24 PM

Mod is pure waste...
Buy a motorcycle to have extraordinary experiences.
Devaluation of a bike is around 500$/year.

e90post_user · 05-03-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csquared013

Don't know whether to dump some money into my '06 330xi @ 90k miles (and running like a dream) or if i should buy a Triumph daytona 675 to save gas around campus and prevent the miles from creeping ever higher on the BMW.

what do all of you think??

My buddy has the daytona 675. Nice bike but expensive parts. Alternator died, but hopefully only the bridge went south, we replaced it with a MOSFET bridge - a must have mod since the original bridge is notorious to fail.

3s4u2 · 05-03-2012, 06:59 PM

I voted for the Triumph daytona 675, but please will me your 330i before you start riding.

E90Company · 05-03-2012, 07:01 PM

I voted mods. But with your milage, go for the bike.

roadkillrob · 05-03-2012, 07:23 PM

Mods are fun on the car, bike is more fun than the car!

csquared013 · 05-03-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soliditude

How about: Sell car, invest money into a newer 3-series? I voted on the mod, and then I read how many miles you have. Far too many to mod now. You'd rather invest, because mod money on something like this will just be a waste, IMO.

I like this ^ and thats a very good point.

Thanks to everyone that has posted up advice, I appreciate it!!

rdeterman · 05-03-2012, 08:32 PM

go with what your going to use more..

virtualbong · 05-03-2012, 08:56 PM

I ride as much as I can. You can also get addicted to track time with the bike.

username604 · 05-03-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soliditude

invest money into a newer 3-series?

can't invest money in cars

Tuna_Flake · 05-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soliditude

How about: Sell car, invest money into a newer 3-series? I voted on the mod, and then I read how many miles you have. Far too many to mod now. You'd rather invest, because mod money on something like this will just be a waste, IMO.

Funny... 90,000 miles far to many to mod? you make it sound like it's a old banger ready to die!

Anyway i voted for the Bike. The 675 is an awsome bike! british made and very reliable. I love my bike, it's my weekend toy - every man should have one,lol. You'll have the best of both worlds then.

scottybooj · 05-03-2012, 09:49 PM

bike.

I have a bmw r1150r and try to use it whenever i can. your car will eventually need silly stuff but will mechanically be sound for a while. you may have to save up for replacement of various bits and pieces.

nick561 · 05-04-2012, 04:57 AM

Yes you are right Verbatim.I am agree with you.

Shadow007 · 05-04-2012, 07:40 AM

Go for the bike, modding the car is fun, but being on two wheels is a completely different experience

you tend to become one with the road, in addition to that modding a bike is waaay cheaper than the bimmer. I swear the sh*t that Ive ordered within the last couple of weeks for this car, I could have bought me a new bike by now. I actually prefer to drive my bike('04 GSX-R 750) rather than the car during the week because of the better gas mileage( $15 full tank), the extra attention you get while cruising around, and plus not everyone has a bike

chucktang · 05-04-2012, 11:20 AM

go with the bike. I have an '07 335i with 60k miles and it and did the MSF course / purchased a sport/touring bike 4 months ago. My car now sits in the garage except on weekends for errands and when it rains. 20 minutes to work on my bike... 45 minutes in my car.

Just make sure you save for gear. A good vented helmet + leather + boots can easily run over $1k. I've dropped $1,500 so far on gear but I feel much safer compared to my initial 2-3 times riding the bike.

And last but not least... the Daytona 675 is effing gorgeous.

bmwjunky · 05-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Just got this... and love it!

alnk1015 · 05-04-2012, 03:22 PM

I have both. Mods on 330 is a waste. Get N54 +mods and a bike. Go big.

Eric335 · 05-04-2012, 04:27 PM

OP im in the same exact position. Used CBR600RR, M3, or Vishnu/DP/DCI/FMIC

Shadow007 · 05-05-2012, 05:52 AM

This is my 2nd whip/dd whenever the weather permits

Bulldog 6 · 05-05-2012, 08:17 AM

Get your Mod on...I'm sure your can get more than 90K miles out of your car if you properly maintain it...especially if it is paid of, putting a few $K into it a year is much cheaper than a car payment.

Xwahoo · 05-05-2012, 08:31 AM

Bike Bike Bike

Nothing like riding a bike. Use the 330 as your backup.

View Poll Results: Mod the 330 or get a Motorcycle
Coilovers, 19s, mtec front, PI	11	25.58%
triumph daytona 675	32	74.42%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

05-03-2012, 05:36 PM	#1
csquared013 Private First Class 25 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Arctic metallic 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (1)	BMW mods or a Bike Don't know whether to dump some money into my '06 330xi @ 90k miles (and running like a dream) or if i should buy a Triumph daytona 675 to save gas around campus and prevent the miles from creeping ever higher on the BMW. what do all of you think??
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05-03-2012, 06:04 PM	#2
Soliditude First Lieutenant 18 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive M-sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	How about: Sell car, invest money into a newer 3-series? I voted on the mod, and then I read how many miles you have. Far too many to mod now. You'd rather invest, because mod money on something like this will just be a waste, IMO. __________________ '11 6AT 335i xDrive ///M BMW PPK Stage 1
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05-03-2012, 06:24 PM	#3
Dalco450 Private First Class 84 Rep 113 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Mod is pure waste... Buy a motorcycle to have extraordinary experiences. Devaluation of a bike is around 500$/year.
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05-03-2012, 06:59 PM	#5
3s4u2 Beamer Mantic 82 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I voted for the Triumph daytona 675, but please will me your 330i before you start riding. __________________ 2006 325i 2006 M5 2008 X5 4.8i 2014 X5 50i M-Pkg
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05-03-2012, 07:01 PM	#6
E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I voted mods. But with your milage, go for the bike.
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05-03-2012, 07:23 PM	#7
roadkillrob Major General 860 Rep 5,447 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Mods are fun on the car, bike is more fun than the car! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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05-03-2012, 08:32 PM	#9
rdeterman First Lieutenant 11 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (2)	go with what your going to use more.. __________________ JB4 G5 ISO W/BMS FLASH, FBO, Walbro LPFP, Spec S2+ SMFW
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05-03-2012, 08:56 PM	#10
virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I ride as much as I can. You can also get addicted to track time with the bike. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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05-03-2012, 09:49 PM	#13
scottybooj Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi sedan blk sapphire Join Date: May 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	bike. I have a bmw r1150r and try to use it whenever i can. your car will eventually need silly stuff but will mechanically be sound for a while. you may have to save up for replacement of various bits and pieces.
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05-04-2012, 04:57 AM	#14
nick561 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes you are right Verbatim.I am agree with you. __________________ Draw Something Cheats
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05-04-2012, 07:40 AM	#15
Shadow007 Captain 63 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2009 335i coupe monaco blue Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (2)	Go for the bike, modding the car is fun, but being on two wheels is a completely different experience you tend to become one with the road, in addition to that modding a bike is waaay cheaper than the bimmer. I swear the sh*t that Ive ordered within the last couple of weeks for this car, I could have bought me a new bike by now. I actually prefer to drive my bike('04 GSX-R 750) rather than the car during the week because of the better gas mileage( $15 full tank), the extra attention you get while cruising around, and plus not everyone has a bike
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05-04-2012, 11:20 AM	#16
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	go with the bike. I have an '07 335i with 60k miles and it and did the MSF course / purchased a sport/touring bike 4 months ago. My car now sits in the garage except on weekends for errands and when it rains. 20 minutes to work on my bike... 45 minutes in my car. Just make sure you save for gear. A good vented helmet + leather + boots can easily run over $1k. I've dropped $1,500 so far on gear but I feel much safer compared to my initial 2-3 times riding the bike. And last but not least... the Daytona 675 is effing gorgeous.
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05-04-2012, 03:11 PM	#17
bmwjunky Private First Class 5 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW 325XI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	Just got this... and love it! __________________ 2006 BMW 325xi \| My Personal Garage \|
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05-04-2012, 03:22 PM	#18
alnk1015 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i German Import Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I have both. Mods on 330 is a waste. Get N54 +mods and a bike. Go big.
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05-04-2012, 04:27 PM	#19
Eric335 Colonel 130 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [7.66]	OP im in the same exact position. Used CBR600RR, M3, or Vishnu/DP/DCI/FMIC __________________
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05-05-2012, 05:52 AM	#20
Shadow007 Captain 63 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2009 335i coupe monaco blue Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (2)	This is my 2nd whip/dd whenever the weather permits
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05-05-2012, 08:17 AM	#21
Bulldog 6 The Logistician 69 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	Get your Mod on...I'm sure your can get more than 90K miles out of your car if you properly maintain it...especially if it is paid of, putting a few $K into it a year is much cheaper than a car payment.
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05-05-2012, 08:31 AM	#22
Xwahoo Uncool Old Guy 1 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southport, NC (former ATL) iTrader: (0)	Bike Bike Bike Nothing like riding a bike. Use the 330 as your backup. __________________ Bruce B.
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