What Started Your Passion For BMW?

RobotDoctor · 05-31-2023, 06:43 PM

My brothers 2004 M3.

G MONEY · 06-01-2023, 10:37 AM

When Biggie rapped about it!!

celsdogg · 06-01-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TimmyM56

Not sure if it was the exact start but definitely helped. If you know, you know.

Nice.

Eff Razor and Cross!

Printertom · 06-01-2023, 01:03 PM

I was in the market for a new car and was totally leaning toward a 540. Then I drove a M340...the madness started there...

Rocket455 · 06-01-2023, 02:48 PM

Never been a die-hard, brand-loyal fanboi type of guy for any product. My boss was looking to exit the lease for his 2016 535i M Sport in early 2018 (after he test drove the M550i when it first came out), and he offered me a deal I would've been stupid to pass up ($350/mo, and the company picked up the monthly insurance tab). Had never leased a car before that. After a year of seat time in that thing, just went with another BMW when the lease was up (M340i) because the GM was a relative of the boss and it was another crazy deal for me.

nerdogray · 06-01-2023, 02:53 PM

Thinking I'd get laid more. Didn't help. I guess I should have gotten the M8.

mthused · 06-04-2023, 08:17 PM

First time I drove an E36 328is with manual transmission was when it clicked for me.

Felt SO 'right' to drive! I bought it, and now on my 4th BMW (current G80 M3).

Revan24 · 06-15-2023, 02:41 PM

It was in high school drooling over the E46 M3, reading the forums every day and pouring over information.

Fast forward a bit and became even more in love with the E90 M3, ended up owning a used one years ago which I adored. To now, ordering a new M3 for the first time and taking delivery of my G80 M3.

I've loved and owned both Audi and BMW vehicles. My Mercedes I had, not so much.

Autoaddict · 06-20-2023, 08:07 AM

I drove my Dad’s friend’s E28 535. OMG! The smooth linear power of the straight 6, the tout steering(SO much road feel) and an amazing chasis started my passion. My God I still remember the linear power! If there was one car I wish I could go back and buy and bring back, it would be this thing.

M5Rick · 06-20-2023, 08:59 AM

I drove a manual 318i in Germany for the first time, was completely different from the average cars I drove and then it progressed onto the present car I have.
Will soon be moving from the congested area where I am now to a well out of town location where one of the many benefits will be to enjoy the car more.

AlpineBoost · 06-20-2023, 12:55 PM

Getting torched by a modified N54 powered E92 335i in my FBO 370Z.

Joralemon st. · 06-21-2023, 10:48 PM

Not sure if I still have this, but I had an assignment in my ESL class where I had to to describe my dream car. It was a 3 series, which, according to me — was going to have a mini bar among other things))) This was accompanied by a faboulous drawing of the car. I went with an X3 instead, but I suppose it's close enough

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Printertom Private 177 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xdrive Tanz Blue Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Philadelphia Area iTrader: (0)	I was in the market for a new car and was totally leaning toward a 540. Then I drove a M340...the madness started there...
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Rocket455 Grumpysaurus Rex 517 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1972 Firechicken [0.00] 1969 Toronado [0.00] 1970 Camaro [0.00]	Never been a die-hard, brand-loyal fanboi type of guy for any product. My boss was looking to exit the lease for his 2016 535i M Sport in early 2018 (after he test drove the M550i when it first came out), and he offered me a deal I would've been stupid to pass up ($350/mo, and the company picked up the monthly insurance tab). Had never leased a car before that. After a year of seat time in that thing, just went with another BMW when the lease was up (M340i) because the GM was a relative of the boss and it was another crazy deal for me. __________________ “Science has made us gods even before we are worthy of being men.”
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mthused Private 120 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2023 50 Jahre M3, 2004 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Santa Clarita, CA iTrader: (0)	First time I drove an E36 328is with manual transmission was when it clicked for me. Felt SO 'right' to drive! I bought it, and now on my 4th BMW (current G80 M3).
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Revan24 New Member 18 Rep 21 Posts Drives: G80 M3; Porsche 911T; Model YP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	It was in high school drooling over the E46 M3, reading the forums every day and pouring over information. Fast forward a bit and became even more in love with the E90 M3, ended up owning a used one years ago which I adored. To now, ordering a new M3 for the first time and taking delivery of my G80 M3. I've loved and owned both Audi and BMW vehicles. My Mercedes I had, not so much.
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Autoaddict Private First Class 390 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Sportwagon, G80 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Eastern PA iTrader: (0)	I drove my Dad’s friend’s E28 535. OMG! The smooth linear power of the straight 6, the tout steering(SO much road feel) and an amazing chasis started my passion. My God I still remember the linear power! If there was one car I wish I could go back and buy and bring back, it would be this thing.
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M5Rick General 66536 Rep 21,511 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	I drove a manual 318i in Germany for the first time, was completely different from the average cars I drove and then it progressed onto the present car I have. Will soon be moving from the congested area where I am now to a well out of town location where one of the many benefits will be to enjoy the car more.
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