*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread* (#5)

mithiral67 · 10-02-2012, 10:05 AM

Its going to be both a winter car and a daily driver for when I dont want to put miles on the 911, so I am also looking for a car that has good mpg. And light weight is the way to go here. I found a 2007 328xi for $13k, I just can get a newer mini 2011 ish for the same price as an older bmw. It will save me across the board on insurance, gas, and maintenance. I already have a 5 year old 911, I dont want to be dealing with two older car problems.

Should I go for a manual or auto? This will also be a car I drive when I am stuck in traffic.

Markyd83 · 10-02-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

Its going to be both a winter car and a daily driver for when I dont want to put miles on the 911, so I am also looking for a car that has good mpg. And light weight is the way to go here. I found a 2007 328xi for $13k, I just can get a newer mini 2011 ish for the same price as an older bmw. It will save me across the board on insurance, gas, and maintenance. I already have a 5 year old 911, I dont want to be dealing with two older car problems.

Should I go for a manual or auto? This will also be a car I drive when I am stuck in traffic.

Dsg transmission gti. Fun, quick, and has the hatch in case you ever need to move anything. And I am not a fan of hatchs either but the gti has grown on me. I just hate the plaid interiors some of them have

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UdubBadger · 10-02-2012, 10:43 AM

might be nice to have a larger car though too?

mithiral67 · 10-02-2012, 10:57 AM

I thought about that, but honestly, I don't move stuff often. In the last 6 months, not having enough space in the 911 has been an issue once.

JayReplay · 10-02-2012, 11:16 AM

I would go for a GTI with a warranty--07+. So far they seem fairly reliable, get great gas mileage, fwd works well in the winter and the turbo is tons of fun even stock. Also, it is something different from what you've owned in the past (E46 and E90), should keep things interesting.

Black Sheep · 10-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Back to work.... lame....

Mr. Nice · 10-02-2012, 01:05 PM

I would not buy anything with a turbo for a dd, just buy a 2.5rs, bullet proof motor and awd, thats all you need

Mr. Nice · 10-02-2012, 01:07 PM

kyleb350 · 10-02-2012, 01:42 PM

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I would not buy anything with a turbo for a dd, just buy a 2.5rs, bullet proof motor and awd, thats all you need

Just did

UdubBadger · 10-02-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nice

I would not buy anything with a turbo for a dd, just buy a 2.5rs, bullet proof motor and awd, thats all you need

agreed

Game · 10-02-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Just did

This.

RaceBlood · 10-02-2012, 03:52 PM

Did you drive the Mini, its is a very small car to spend time in, and unforgiving...

CubanJJ09 · 10-02-2012, 05:37 PM

Getting a new set of winters and I'm wondering since they're already back there to get a LSD.

mithiral67 · 10-02-2012, 07:25 PM

everyone that gets an lsd says they are amazing.

Markyd83 · 10-02-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Getting a new set of winters and I'm wondering since they're already back there to get a LSD.

I as well am debating about doing LSD over winter and getting some 18 inch apex arc8 wheels with some street radials.

gary88 · 10-02-2012, 07:39 PM

Parked next to an older Audi today that already had Blizzaks on.

CubanJJ09 · 10-02-2012, 08:34 PM

Who just got done watching 30 on 30

CubanJJ09 · 10-02-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Parked next to an older Audi today that already had Blizzaks on.

Cause his awd system sucks

EB9512 · 10-02-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Parked next to an older Audi today that already had Blizzaks on.

Gonna wear them out quick.....too warm still.....

mithiral67 · 10-02-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Who just got done watching 30 on 30

I just did. Crazy how little folks know about money management. Even my more intelligent friends just dont get it. I have friends that didnt put anything in to their retirement plans until they were in their 30s. 10% min when you start working and that min should go up 1% every year.

Game · 10-03-2012, 01:03 AM

Still lol @ Sprewell for declining a 3 year 21 million dollar contract because he "has kids to feed."

Showcar · 10-03-2012, 07:37 AM

Hi Guys, we are going to GLD on October 10th and the 24th. If anyone is interested let me know. Thanks.

10-02-2012, 10:05 AM	#1607
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10-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#1610
mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	I thought about that, but honestly, I don't move stuff often. In the last 6 months, not having enough space in the 911 has been an issue once. __________________ 2015 - Cayman GTS - Stock 2011 - 335is e92 - Cobb PTF E40/Rob - Beck/AR/Helix (458 rwtq and 479 rwhp) - Retired 2007 - 911 Turbo - EP1/AMS (617 awtq and 500 awhp) - Retired 2008 - 335i e92 - Cobb/AR/Helix/OSS (384 rwtq and 356 rwhp) - Retired
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10-02-2012, 11:16 AM	#1611
JayReplay Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: E46 M3 6MT Sunroof Delete Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: River Forest, IL iTrader: (18)	I would go for a GTI with a warranty--07+. So far they seem fairly reliable, get great gas mileage, fwd works well in the winter and the turbo is tons of fun even stock. Also, it is something different from what you've owned in the past (E46 and E90), should keep things interesting. __________________ 2002 Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 6MT 2017 White C63 AMG Coupe 2002 Oxford Green E46 M3 6MT - Sold
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10-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#1618
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Getting a new set of winters and I'm wondering since they're already back there to get a LSD.
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10-02-2012, 07:25 PM	#1620
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Who just got done watching 30 on 30
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10-03-2012, 01:03 AM	#1627
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