I need to stop driving auto all the time

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
12/13/2015 at 22:39 • Filed to: None

My friend just picked this little guy up for $1200. I just drove it, first time driving manual since I sold my E24, and I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it.

I’ve had an E30 before, a 325e, and I’ve driven a friends 318is, but I’ve never driven a proper M20B25 with a manual before. I’ve been missing out, it’s such a different animal from my old B27, and is noticeably lighter than an M30. Granted, it is down on power, but it has such good character. The moral of the story is, I think I need a 325i. Don’t care about the number of doors, if it’s a vert, or what bumpers it has, as long as it’s a manual. So much for picking an excellent wagon to replace my Blazer....

It feels wrong to not have an old BMW

DISCUSSION (27)

scoob > gmctavish needs more space
12/13/2015 at 22:44

Kinja'd!!!

BRO

gmctavish needs more space > scoob
12/13/2015 at 22:46

It's a pretty great plate

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gmctavish needs more space
12/13/2015 at 22:48

Involvement uber alles.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
12/13/2015 at 22:51

I would own a 318is in a heartbeat. Stunning vehicles.

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/13/2015 at 22:55

They’re so good. My friend has been slowly building his into something glorious

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gmctavish needs more space > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/13/2015 at 22:57

I had to google that, but yes

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
12/13/2015 at 23:02

Ooooh I see a 635ci-ish-thing too?

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/13/2015 at 23:08

My 633csi I sold a while back. Completely brilliant highway car, could hold its own in some curves as well. I definitely plan on owning another one someday

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Svend > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2015 at 00:09

Why can’t it be an estate (wagon)?

You can get BMW E46 and E90 in manual, petrol and estate. Can’t you? (not sure what the U.S. got in regards to engines and gearboxes).

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gmctavish needs more space > Svend
12/14/2015 at 00:12

Oh it could be, in theory, but E30s are expensive enough as is, and the Tourings are just crazy. If you can find a stock one that isn’t auto, they’re usually north of 10k :/ I’d have to look in a significantly lower price range

Svend > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2015 at 00:24

It’s a shame your that side of the pond. They are about $4-6,000 here.

A friend (former friend) had a 318i E30 tourer in white. Loved the thing. Has had 14 BMWs and finally settled on an unmolested mint condition (swirly paintwork though) E46 M3.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2015 at 00:26

Love the six. Why you sell?

gmctavish needs more space > Svend
12/14/2015 at 00:31

Oh I am jealous....yeah they are in far shorter supply over here, coupes and sedans there are more of, but they're still overpriced due to demand

gmctavish needs more space > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes
12/14/2015 at 00:33

I moved out, needed the extra cash and lost my extra parking space

Svend > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2015 at 00:53

I think you guys and gals stateside would sooner die than drive one of these but I quite like it.

BMW 220i M Sport Gran Tourer. Manual, petrol and rear wheel drive. Estoril Blue with 18” Y spoke style 484 alloys = TASTY.

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gmctavish needs more space > Svend
12/14/2015 at 01:17

I can’t exactly say I’m a fan, but I do quite like the 1-Series hatch that we didn’t get over here

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Svend > gmctavish needs more space
12/14/2015 at 01:29

A lass at work was given one as a courtesy car while her 3 Series was in the garage having work done. It’s not that much smaller than a 3 Series, just had an uglier (first generation, the second got even uglier headlights) front end.

gmctavish needs more space > Svend
12/14/2015 at 01:41

Eh, fair. Solid chance it’s just a “grass is always greener” sort of thing