by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 02/18/2017 at 19:16
by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 02/18/2017 at 19:16
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Or do you want to dissuade me and tell me to get something different? Because now is the time for that.
I may or may not be leaning toward getting another 1.
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
02/18/2017 at 19:26, STARS: 0
Yes, get a 128...without the I...
"S65" (granthp)
02/18/2017 at 19:29, STARS: 1
Don’t get a car, get a trike and have some dogs pull it
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 0
I’d rather not have a car that lent its design to this:
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:31, STARS: 0
Problems with that:
30 miles from work
I want a cat
not enough HP
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/18/2017 at 19:40, STARS: 0
Try boost, get a 135i.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0
I’m don’t want to deal with expensive issues, and the N54/N55 have some potentially expensive issues. My dad has a VANOS issue in his 135is, I do really like that car though. The down low torque is addicting.
"S65" (granthp)
02/18/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0
Import a Holden
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/18/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
Have you tried a Boostang?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
I don’t make enough money for that anymore. Gone is the oil money, but my quality of life will return so it’s a good trade off.
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
02/18/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
Then get the car that inspired the 2002...
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:44, STARS: 1
I had a rental mustang and did not like it. I test drove a FoST and really liked it, so I might go that route.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:45, STARS: 0
I don’t think a backwards turbo motif would look as good on the Corvair.
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
02/18/2017 at 19:46, STARS: 0
The Corvair had it’s own Turbo emblems.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:47, STARS: 0
That’s actually really cool, I didn’t know that.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/18/2017 at 19:49, STARS: 0
Rental Mustang vs Ecoboost Premium with a stick would be a bit different than a rental, and can be had for FoST prices or less
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 0
I didn’t like the seating position and things like that, things that could not be fixed with a different engine and gearbox. I’m not really a fan of cars with really high belt lines.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/18/2017 at 19:52, STARS: 0
E90 is other possibility, right?
idk what importance purchase price and operating costs — if there’s even enough difference to matter — have in the decision; or how much appeal simply having driveway variety has, but if none of these is important...FWIW it’s probably more common for people to wish they’d bought a little larger, not a little smaller, car.
Also if you like E90's a non-M would be enough different from the //M that there’d be variety.
OTOH if you wish you’d owned the 1 a bit longer, makes sense to scratch that itch now. *misses the E34 for similar reasons*
Lol bet this was of no help...
Whichever you get can always be traded if necessary ;-)
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/18/2017 at 19:52, STARS: 0
Ah, fair enough.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 19:57, STARS: 1
I haven’t ruled anything out at this point. I do really like the E90 in general, I’d just want one with an LCI with a sport pack.
The requirements are:
It has to be cheaper to run than the M3
Cost between 15-25k
Get around 25 mpg combined
Not suck to drive
I like my 128i when I had it and it meets all those criteria. I also never wished it was any bigger when I had it. Although, an E90 basically does the same stuff while being bigger.
Since I won’t be making oil money, I’d rather not lose a bunch of money on a car by trading it in cause I don’t like it.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:00, STARS: 1
It wasn’t the rental spec that bothered me, it was other things so I don’t think I’d be happy with one. The FoST on the other hand, damn. The clutch was so light and the shifter felt better than my M3.
Also, since I have the M3, it’s not like I need my DD to also be able to handle everything.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
02/18/2017 at 20:05, STARS: 0
Change it up a bit.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:06, STARS: 0
What are you suggesting then?
Part of me thinks I should go the familiar route, part of me thinks I should get something completely different. Right now I’m trying to decide what I want.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/18/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 0
One more comment, then promise I may or may not stop.
My ChemE dad approaches stuff like this by asking, “If you could have *any* outcome you wanted, what would it be?”
If that is post-LCI E90 with sport package, low miles, and MT...make it happen.
It’s out there...just hafta find it, so find it.
Of course, if it’s, “get something before I start the new job,” or “1-series” well, there you go.
Just, if you there’s something you know you *really* want — don’t settle
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
02/18/2017 at 20:14, STARS: 0
I don’t have a particular suggestion, just the basic advice that variety is the spice of life.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 1
You don’t have to stop.
Basically I have pretty much exactly what I want now. So the second car can be whatever. I have the car I always wanted to this is a chance for me to change it up or get a non-M BMW and enjoy that.
It took me 2 months of searching everyday to find my M3, I’d rather not go on a unicorn hunt again. I also had the money to spend back then to do that.
Worse comes to worse I just drive the M3 while I choose a new car.
What I really want is an M-sport 335d with a quaife diff and a 6 speed, but I don’t have the money to make that happen. I realize that the car doesn’t really exist, but with enough money I could make it happen.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:20, STARS: 0
Fair enough.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/18/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 0
Giulia lease.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 0
If this was 2014 you could convince me of the such. 2017 me is trying to be cheaper.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/18/2017 at 20:38, STARS: 1
CPO 500 Abarth then it’s basically the same thing. :P
"Autofixation" (Autofixation)
02/18/2017 at 20:38, STARS: 0
Cheaper you is considering getting a second BMW?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 20:40, STARS: 0
Cheap is relative. The 128i can be had for right around 15k and it’s much cheaper to run than the M3.
"Autofixation" (Autofixation)
02/18/2017 at 20:43, STARS: 1
I have no advice for you.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/18/2017 at 20:51, STARS: 0
That’s kind of you to say haha
Hmmm...I’m hearing you’re not at the point right now where you’re prepared to spend all the way to an “//M335d” (sounds pretty damn cool, actually)...
...what would it be like to get started on it now; find a good-candidate 335d then build it out in stages based on inspiration, opportunity, and budgeting?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:11, STARS: 0
I’m worried about the potential $4k repairs. I can’t afford 2 really expensive BMWs.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
02/18/2017 at 21:13, STARS: 0
Cheapest local car on craigslist.
"Gripevo1" (Gripevo1)
02/18/2017 at 21:14, STARS: 0
You gotta find an m-sport(or whatever the 135 looking one is called)one. Always seemed like a reliable and fun to drive alternative to a 135i. Gotta at least get the sport seats!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:16, STARS: 0
Nah
"petebmwm" (petebmwm)
02/18/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0
3 words. wrong. fucking. color.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 0
You can just get the sport pack and you get the sport seats. That was like one of three options my 128i had and it was needed. I at least want the sport pack, if for no other reason than the sport seats.
My father drives a 135is, and while I like it, I don’t want to have to maintain it.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
02/18/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 1
Then I would get an Abarth 500 that has depreciated nicely, or a pristine first gen Escalade. The point is, get something completely different IMO.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:21, STARS: 0
I need a sport pack, but sadly the only one near me lacks that. Seriously though, I’ve been looking for another burgundy one. This is it , which is too bad cause I do like the car.
"avalonian" (avalonain19)
02/18/2017 at 21:21, STARS: 0
Corvette, bc fun. Or something fuel efficient for a 30 mile commute, Honda Accord coupes are fun!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 0
I have thought about a Honda Accord coupe, I might have to drive one.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/18/2017 at 21:31, STARS: 0
335d has issues? Understood, the N52K is relatively issue-free, for what it is
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/18/2017 at 21:36, STARS: 1
The N52 seems about the most reliable engine BMW has made as of recent.