[supLOL]

So true! A friend of my dads has a net worth that easily exceeds 10 million yet he remains a loyal Camry fan. Camrys for the whole family! Haha

[Transport3r]

Wow some of you guys sound like this guy

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3uxd78/

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by ken1137

Nope, but I had to give up the idea of purchasing either a 2009-2010 M5 or 2013 M5 in order to pay my daughter's tuition. So, I settled for a used 135i, then 335i. She is almost done...

You're a good father Ken. M5s are expensive- kids are priceless.

[supLOL]

Originally Posted by Transport3r

Wow some of you guys sound like this guy

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3uxd78/

Such as who?

[Transport3r]

Originally Posted by supLOL

Such as who?

Lol don't worry, wasn't talking about the parents thing, more about other peoples' feelings that they couldn't possibly cope with driving a lesser car.

Shit, I'd get an NB Miata, do wheels/suspension/clutch/turbo for a total less than 12K. That would be a little beast.

[supLOL]

Originally Posted by Transport3r

Lol don't worry, wasn't talking about the parents thing, more about other peoples' feelings that they couldn't possibly cope with driving a lesser car.

Shit, I'd get an NB Miata, do wheels/suspension/clutch/turbo for a total less than 12K. That would be a little beast.

Oh haha. And hell yeah to the Miata. I drove one a couple months ago. So much fun packed into such a tiny package haha

[Sara]

Dropped my car off for service. Took them 2 months to repair my car. They gave me a chevy Malibu. a gold one.. My Mom laughed her ass off at me. My baby cousin didn't even want to get in the car with me to take her to a dinner (shes a spoiled rotten brat that I love with all my heart) I know my car isn't a Veyron but we've always had the nicer cars in my entire family. So it was pretty funny to see a malibu our driveway that was beat up and missing paint on a lot of parts of the car.

[alexwhittemore]

Originally Posted by Grendeltouring

I also love the mentality of being entitled to a BMW loaner when bringing a nearly 5-year-old 3 series in for service...

I agree in principal, but you can still feel entitled to the loaner: the dealership is making a PUTLOAD on the service you're in for, be it from you personally or from BMWNA for warranty repairs. The loaner is built into the high-priced model.

[TeinBMW]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

It's only a car, I am simply fortunate enough to be able to afford one- at this point in time.
If I had to give it all up tomorrow, I would live- maybe even live better.

Be blessed and fortunate for the things you have people- the cemetery is filled with unfortunate souls who never got to see today.

I agree a cars a car. If you can afford a bmw then good for you if you can afford a Bentley then good for you. Don't need to rub it I'm others faces who don't even have a car. I'm lucky I have a car and not taking public transit on the daily

[supLOL]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Dropped my car off for service. Took them 2 months to repair my car. They gave me a chevy Malibu. a gold one.. My Mom laughed her ass off at me. My baby cousin didn't even want to get in the car with me to take her to a dinner (shes a spoiled rotten brat that I love with all my heart) I know my car isn't a Veyron but we've always had the nicer cars in my entire family. So it was pretty funny to see a malibu our driveway that was beat up and missing paint on a lot of parts of the car.

Nice to see you guys are humble

(Heavy sarcasm)

[tony20009]

I'm never keen on taking pleasure as a result of someone else's misfortune. It's a shame when folks get into a predicament resulting in the outcome about which the OP asked, but I don't feel too much sympathy for them when they should have known better in the first place. Fortunately, I am rarely in a position to know whether they should have known better, so I just express my regret at hearing of their situation, giving the benefit of the doubt.

It's a whole different story when this happens and it's clearly the result of "sh*t happening." I do have sympathy for those folks.

[alexwhittemore]

Originally Posted by i dunno

I drove off the lot in a 2013 Techno PINK Chevy Spark. ... We'd get a good laugh of having 4 adult men climb out of a little pink car.

I very much admire your sense of adventure

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

lol i def would like to know what dealer he went to also may i can walk out the door in an m5. lol.

I *love* bringing my car in for warranty service. I get extended test drives of 335s, brand new loaded 328s, if I'm lucky they have manuals on hand. It's a treat every time.

Originally Posted by khaye1

Either ways the BRZ is half the cost of a new 335 and would definitely fit the bill. But if you're going old then I would still get a nice looking car...S2000 for under $15k

When I was buying the FR-S/BRZ wasn't readily available, but I'm definitely test driving one next time I'm in the market. The reviews are fantastic all over the board. It sounds like you'd never win a track day, but you'd have a hard time getting the smile off your face after.

Originally Posted by tylerwillingham

I would stay with a german car and I would go with an older BMW or a VW GTI if I had to get a lesser car.

Having directly compared the GTI and 328 over the last year, I wouldn't hesitate to get one. Hatchback, so obviously ridiculously useful and practical, and really the *only* things it's missing are the "luxury" touches that aren't a huge deal: hydraulic hood lifters instead of a prop arm, LED welcome lights in the door handles, etc etc. Where it matters, that car gets everything right. Granted, it stacks up to a 328, not a 335. I'd love to test a Golf R.

[melloww22]

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[melloww22]

in all seriousness depending on the cost of your service vehicle you should expect a loaner car that represents BMW's gesture of appreciation for your Premium initial purchase. When this does not occur to the customers liking, a simple discussion with the service branch manager can take place. BMW will provide you with a small discount or attempt to reschedule your visit to a reserve date in which by appointment you will have a loaner vehicle suitable for you...

[cb2188]

Originally Posted by tylerwillingham

I would stay with a german car and I would go with an older BMW or a VW GTI if I had to get a lesser car.

Often times I wish I wasn't an auto-enthusiast because I would save a lot of money that way. In the way of mods, and I wouldn't feel the need to purchase such expensive cars. I can do it and I can afford it without any strain at the moment - but the extra money going into savings might be nice too.

I would drive a lesser car and probably still be happy, but I would still be picky about what I was choosing.

+1 totally agree.

[CarEnthused]

I need to correct my previous statement.

"I would drive a lesser car and probably still be happy"

I could definitely drive a lesser car (or not own a car) and still be happy. My car brings me joy but there's more to life than a car.

[Titanium3er]

Originally Posted by indianras876_bimmer_livin

i pray to to god that i never fall on hard times either. i have always upgraded in cars as well. from 2 hondas to an infiniti now to my bimmer and this is bull shit that they would give me that shit as a loaner i am disgusted with that dealership just called bmw america and filed a complaint.

Bmw NA is going to laugh at you.

Dealerships aren't required to give loaners at all, let alone bmw's. Luckily mine does, but if they didn't I certainly wouldn't be pompous enough to file a complaint.

[Dozhdbog]

My friend had to give up his BMW for a "lesser" car. He got a Wolfsberg Edition VW Jetta.

He said it took him all of several minutes to adjust. Also, he said, "It was good though, i think i learned something about the relative value of cars and how much it really matters to me."

[CoastsideE90]

I have owned plenty of nice cars and plenty of junkers and I certainly prefer the nice ones. BUT, there is something to be said for not worrying about every little curb rash and scratch on my fancy car. It makes for one less worry in life.

Also, have you ever been to a really poor country? It gives a different perspective on the difference between a "want" and a "need." I could definitely live without a luxury automobile and be happy. My happiness comes from the people around me.

[Dozhdbog]

I am seriously considering getting a Golf R as my next vehicle. My wife has a GTI with DCT and that thing is a blast to drive, as well as eminently practical.

If BMW brought a 5 door hot hatch over here, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat.

[straightcashhomie]

I wish I was spoiled...

[Benstuck]

Originally Posted by supLOL

You need to calm down. There are plenty of people out there who can only afford a "piece of shit" Chevy Malibu and they do just fine. Stop being such a pretentious douchebag.

Wow, I am not surprised at that kind of a response. BMW drivers really are douchebags.