The $42,000 question

"Louros" (louros) 11/28/2014 at 19:03 • Filed to: None

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Brand new 228i M Sport OR CPO 428i M Sport? I'm getting rid of my R56 in the spring (fingers crossed that the timing chain tensioner and guides hold together until then) and have all but narrowed down my next car to the two choices listed above. Thoughts? Other options?

Vicente Esteve > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:05

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228i M Sport sportline manual.

Easiest question ever.

 > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:06

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35 E30s.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles >  11/28/2014 at 19:08

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more like 17. nevermind you didn't specify that they are all currently running.

Leadbull > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:08

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228

Steve in Manhattan > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:10

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I'd have to drive both, but I'm guessing I'd go with the smaller car. There was a chance we were going to move to Europe a couple years back, and I decided we'd get a Volvo C30, because it's a size I'm very comfortable with.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:12

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Why not M235i? Just curious. Other than that, what do you want for your next car in terms of characteristics?

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:16

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NEW Miata

CPO Cayman/Boxster

non CPO used 997

Boss 302

RS4

CPO E92 M3 (this is the best choice)

 V8 Rustler > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:16

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4 series. The 2 series looks goofy.

jkm7680 > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:20

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Probably the new one, I'm guessing that it'll have a better warranty.

Manuél Ferrari > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:24

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Do you have kids? Will you?

Only reason I can think of to get the longer car is for the slightly better rear leg room and slightly bigger rear seats (could make setting up car seats easier)

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 19:34

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You mean CPO E90 M3 Manuél?

Manuél Ferrari > Vicente Esteve 11/28/2014 at 19:35

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you mean something VW TDI?

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 19:35

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Sometimes I'm just too lazy to put in enough thought to decide which one to type. I'm really that lazy.

Manuél Ferrari > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 19:36

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Also - do you care about looking richer when you see the ladies, clients, etc?

Cause the 4 Series will always be more impressive to non car people. Simply because it's bigger and more expensive.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 19:36

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*tryptophan induced laziness intensifies*

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 19:39

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*falls into laziness coma*

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 19:40

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I drive 80 miles a day. I need something that gets respectable mileage otherwise I would already have an E90 M3

Vicente Esteve > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 19:42

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Oh Rusto, you know me too well!

How has it been?

Louros > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 19:45

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No kids and don't plan to have them any time soon. I prefer the looks of the 4 even though I don't really need the extra space.

Louros > Vicente Esteve 11/28/2014 at 19:46

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Looks too plebeian without the M bumpers

Louros > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 11/28/2014 at 19:48

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Drove a 228 and felt it was quick enough. I want a comfortable DD that looks nice and is moderately quick.

Louros > jkm7680 11/28/2014 at 19:48

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You'd be wrong with that guess

jkm7680 > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:49

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Huh, That's strange. CPO from BMw? Or Carmax or something?

Louros > jkm7680 11/28/2014 at 19:49

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from BMW

jkm7680 > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:51

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Huh, Then I suggest the CPO one then.

Vicente Esteve > Louros 11/28/2014 at 19:53

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Understatement is key

Louros > jkm7680 11/28/2014 at 19:57

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CPO is 6yr/100k from new

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:11

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I say just daily the NB.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:13

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I'd say either would work, have you test driven both?

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 20:14

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Nope. Won't daily a car that doesn't have leather and heated seats.

Louros > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 11/28/2014 at 20:21

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Haven't driven the 428 yet.

Manuél Ferrari > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:30

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hmm

I guess since you like the looks of rhe 4 beyter but might like the drive of rhe 2 better drive both a lot and see what you like more

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:31

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I dunno about leather, but I agree 100% on the heated seats. Those things are a gift from god. May I recommend Fiesta ST?

Manuél Ferrari > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:32

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it's not half bad if you don't have traffic

If you do then yeah, it sucks

But I am loving life right now in my E90 M3 with these cheap gas prices!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 20:34

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literally

I ate so much yesterday that I was tired and crappy today

Which sucked cause work was hard. Still here ...

Manuél Ferrari > Vicente Esteve 11/28/2014 at 20:35

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Haha that's the one!

Good, how about you?

Saracen > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 20:37

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I have to agree with Louros on the leather, after putting 200,000 miles on leather seated daily drivers, I won't go back.

Saracen > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:37

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If you hate numb steering you will want to avoid the 4-series.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 20:39

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You should've just worked on Thanksgiving, that would've made things easier somehow.

Brian Silvestro > Saracen 11/28/2014 at 20:40

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I just don't see it being a dealbreaker for me. At least not yet. I'm sure I'll spoil myself eventually and ruin it for myself.

VonBelmont > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:41

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I'm sure Tavarish could point you towards a 2007 Bentley Conti or a 1999 Ferrari Modena ;)

Saracen > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 20:43

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When you get your E90 M3 you'll never go back to cloth seats...even if you get the cloth/leather manual seats (though I can't recommend them, they're not very adjustable)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Louros 11/28/2014 at 20:47

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Id say test drive both, then report back. :)

I always get a bit nervous when people say it's 'enough'. It begs the question of whether or not enough will satisfy you, for how long, or will you want more.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 20:47

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you're right

If I wörk 365 days a year I'll be able to buy an F40 or Enzo

Then life will be complete

Brian Silvestro > Saracen 11/28/2014 at 20:48

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It'll be a long..long time before I own a car of that caliber. But my dad's car has the sweetest, softest leather. MMMMM

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 20:49

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*buys F40*

*dies days later from exhaustion, but happy*

Vicente Esteve > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 20:53

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Excellent! I read your father fixed the F1 gearbox. A M A Z I N G

Louros > Saracen 11/28/2014 at 21:29

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It's a DD, not a racecar. I'm sure I won't mind it.

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 21:30

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Fiesta ST would be a downgrade from R56

Louros > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 21:31

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There is traffic. Every day.

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 21:31

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It's a dealbreaker for me. It probably wasn't when I was in my early 20s but it is now.

Louros > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 11/28/2014 at 21:32

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When I decide I want more I can sell it and buy a different car.

Louros > VonBelmont 11/28/2014 at 21:33

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lol f that

DasWauto > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:38

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I much prefer the looks of the 4 series but the 2er is apparently a nimbler/better car to drive. Drive both and go on your preference there if pricing isn't too dissimilar.

Otherwise, maybe a (CPO?) Mk.7 GTI, or are you looking specifically to get away from front wheel drive?

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:45

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I SEE HOW IT IS

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:46

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WAIT

CPO Jaguar XF

Louros > DasWauto 11/28/2014 at 21:47

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I'm with you there; prefer the looks of the 4. Have only driven the 2 so far.

GTI is nice but I really want a Bimmer.

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 21:47

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Lol gtfo no one wants dat shit

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:48

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Maybe it's just me, I wish I could just go and buy a different car when I want more, that'll have to wait a good while. I guess go with a 228 then.

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:49

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but y no

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 21:52

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Pictured: basura

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:54

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;_;

can you get the new Miata with heated seats?

Also you still haven't commented on CPO Cayman/Boxster

Alex B > Manuél Ferrari 11/28/2014 at 21:57

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Same here. I had to go to swim practice for 3 hours the morning after thanksgiving. It was tough.

Alex B > Louros 11/28/2014 at 21:59

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428i.

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 22:00

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ND Miata is not an option.

I like the idea of a cayman but afraid it will make me look like too much of a douche at work

DasWauto > Louros 11/28/2014 at 22:00

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Fwiw, the MK.7 is an excellent car and the GTI dials up the fun but if you really want BMW dynamics, you can't really go anywhere else.

Maybe check out an ATS just to see how that compares; I like how the coupe looks and it's supposed to be a decent driver as well.

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/28/2014 at 22:07

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Yeah, being "that dude" that drives a fuckin Porsche to work everyday would be kind of douchey.

if only they sold the Alpina D3 in the US...

Saracen > Louros 11/28/2014 at 22:21

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clearly, you've never experienced numb steering. It's terrible. Ever driven a pickup truck?

You obviously want a car that's sporty and fun to drive...you will miss having good steering feedback, even if it's a DD.

Louros > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 22:33

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Especially when the general manager is only rolling in a CLA250

Louros > DasWauto 11/28/2014 at 22:35

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My buddy has a new GTI; I should drive it.

No interest in the Cadillac. If I'm spending that kind of money I'm getting a German car.

Mosqvich > Louros 11/28/2014 at 22:36

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228 or 235i if you get lucky

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2014 at 22:58

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*buys F40*

*becomes best friends with Chris Harris*

*annointed King of Oppo*

*dies on track in F40*

*legend for the next 200 years*

Manuél Ferrari > Vicente Esteve 11/28/2014 at 22:59

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he did!

*knocks on wood*

It's been months and no issues with F1 yet!

Time for him to sell his house and get an Enzo. He can maintain it himself!

Manuél Ferrari > Louros 11/28/2014 at 23:00

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then it will be terrible. Traffic causes you to have to rev every time you need to accelerate. The revs SOUND amazing. But they kill gas mileage

Manuél Ferrari > Alex B 11/28/2014 at 23:02

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3 hours!

Rough

I had to drink two gallons of caffeine to stay away at work

Eating a ton of pumpkin pie before going to bed was a terrible idea

Vicente Esteve > Manuél Ferrari 11/29/2014 at 00:10

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Dude, http://ferraridiy.com/ferrari-diy-ar…

He should write for this

E92M3 > Brian Silvestro 11/29/2014 at 00:16

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It's not all that great. It's either hot in the summer or cold in the winter. Heated helps, but nothing wrong with cloth besides being harder to clean. Leather also looks trashed after a few years.

E92M3 > Louros 11/29/2014 at 00:19

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Do you want a sporty coupe, or a gt coupe? The 4 series is more of a grand tourer. I think I would get the 228i if I couldn't get an M235i.

Louros > E92M3 11/29/2014 at 01:04

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I think I'm looking for a GT.

Manuél Ferrari > Vicente Esteve 11/29/2014 at 03:29

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I'll show him!

Would be awesome. But he hates writing, haha. He would need to dictate to someone else to write for him

Brian Silvestro > Louros 11/29/2014 at 08:19

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lol, but it would be hilarious.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 11/29/2014 at 08:19

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That's probably the best series of things that will ever happen to anyone here. Good job.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Louros 11/29/2014 at 17:30

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OR new mustang GT premium with every option possible?

anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq > Brian Silvestro 12/05/2014 at 22:47

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Buy for yourself, not others. Don't avoid getting what you love when it's so close just because people will think you're a douche... actually, maybe they won't, I know I wouldn't judge someone for the car they drive.

Brian Silvestro > anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq 12/06/2014 at 04:07

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I judge people only by the car they drive.

Because if you drive a Prius, I know you and me probably won't be friends.