"ssm-one" (ssm-one)
11/17/2014 at 12:46 • Filed to: None
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"ssm-one" (ssm-one)
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Crunch time is here and I'm set to sign the papers tomorrow. I've ixnayed the plan for a 370Z and instead decided an E92 328i AT would be a much more reasonable purchase. I'd like a 6MT but want the wife to enjoy the car too. I'd love the power of the N54/55, but reliability is an issue as I will be DDing this car, so silky smooth N52 it is. Sport Pack, Nav and Cold Weather Pack. 127,000km.
But... There are certain people that tell me I am much better off getting a newer Honda Civic, a suggestion I openly scoff at. But then the logical part of my mind starts playing games with me. " BMW? Are you crazy? "
Come on ladies and gents.... Should I pull the trigger?
E30Joe drives a Subaru
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 13:00 |
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I wouldn't. Just me, I've driven thousands of them and they just lack character. If you end up getting a 328i, make it an E91. Otherwise I'd stick to something else. My .02
Party-vi
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 13:01 |
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Fuck it - might as well. In another 33,000km you'll need new plugs, water pump and trans fluid.
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 13:23 |
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Any chance there's a canadian carmax? I'd start to worry about faults down the line if both you and other people will be driving it in the event they get stranded. I know, I know, not too likely, but at least make sure it has a good inspection done to it by a BMW shop first. Just to play it safe.
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ssm-one
> Party-vi
11/17/2014 at 13:24 |
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ie; year and a half!
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ssm-one
> E30Joe drives a Subaru
11/17/2014 at 13:26 |
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Thousands? E91's aren't very common around here. At least not for sale.
Alex B
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 13:44 |
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Go ahead. You should like it.
ly2v8-Brian
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 14:19 |
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RWD and two door. No problems here.
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E30Joe drives a Subaru
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 14:35 |
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Yes, thousands, I work at a BMW Dealership.
JDMatt
> ssm-one
11/17/2014 at 14:47 |
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Think happy thoughts. Think about that engine note. Think about that nicely weighted steering wheel Think about what people will think about you when you tell them you drive a BMW. Think about those kids in a riced out civic that wanna race you. blah blah blah pull the trigger.
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ssm-one
> E30Joe drives a Subaru
11/17/2014 at 23:27 |
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So, you mean lack character like a Toyota Corolla? Or compared to an E28 M5 or something? I'm a wagon guy through and through, but would probably go V70R if I was leaning towards a five door...
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E30Joe drives a Subaru
> ssm-one
11/18/2014 at 00:54 |
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They are just so, bland I guess. I've been in and out of so many BMW's that I've grown quite bored with anything that isn't tuned within 5HP of blowing up or an unusual M something though. To me, a 328i or 320i or a 528i is just a car like a Honda accord is to a regular Joe. I could never buy an E9x (M3 excluded) unless it was an E91 6 speed 328i or an E90 335i