So do you want to convince me to get another 128i 

"E90M3" (e90m3) 02/18/2017 at 19:16 • Filed to: None

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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. > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:26

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Yes, get a 128...without the I...

S65 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:29

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Don’t get a car, get a trike and have some dogs pull it

E90M3 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 02/18/2017 at 19:30

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I’d rather not have a car that lent its design to this:

E90M3 > S65 02/18/2017 at 19:31

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Problems with that:

30 miles from work

I want a cat

not enough HP

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:40

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Try boost, get a 135i.

E90M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/18/2017 at 19:42

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:42

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Import a Holden

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:43

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Have you tried a Boostang?

E90M3 > S65 02/18/2017 at 19:43

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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. > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:43

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Then get the car that inspired the 2002...

E90M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/18/2017 at 19:44

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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 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 02/18/2017 at 19:45

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I don’t think a backwards turbo motif would look as good on the Corvair.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:46

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The Corvair had it’s own Turbo emblems.

E90M3 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 02/18/2017 at 19:47

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That’s actually really cool, I didn’t know that.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:49

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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 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/18/2017 at 19:50

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:52

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 19:52

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Ah, fair enough.

E90M3 > Tazio, Count Fouroff 02/18/2017 at 19:57

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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 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/18/2017 at 20:00

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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? > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:05

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Change it up a bit.

E90M3 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/18/2017 at 20:06

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:13

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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? > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:14

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I don’t have a particular suggestion, just the basic advice that variety is the spice of life.

E90M3 > Tazio, Count Fouroff 02/18/2017 at 20:19

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/18/2017 at 20:20

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Fair enough.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:31

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Giulia lease.

E90M3 > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 02/18/2017 at 20:37

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:38

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CPO 500 Abarth then it’s basically the same thing. :P

Autofixation > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:38

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Cheaper you is considering getting a second BMW?

E90M3 > Autofixation 02/18/2017 at 20:40

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Cheap is relative. The 128i can be had for right around 15k and it’s much cheaper to run than the M3.

Autofixation > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:43

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I have no advice for you.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 20:51

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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 > Tazio, Count Fouroff 02/18/2017 at 21:11

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I’m worried about the potential $4k repairs. I can’t afford 2 really expensive BMWs.

Vicente Esteve > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:13

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Cheapest local car on craigslist.

Gripevo1 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:14

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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 > Vicente Esteve 02/18/2017 at 21:16

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Nah

petebmwm > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:17

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3 words. wrong. fucking. color.

E90M3 > Gripevo1 02/18/2017 at 21:19

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:19

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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 > petebmwm 02/18/2017 at 21:21

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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 > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:21

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Corvette, bc fun. Or something fuel efficient for a 30 mile commute, Honda Accord coupes are fun!

E90M3 > avalonian 02/18/2017 at 21:22

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I have thought about a Honda Accord coupe, I might have to drive one.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > E90M3 02/18/2017 at 21:31

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335d has issues? Understood, the N52K is relatively issue-free, for what it is

E90M3 > Tazio, Count Fouroff 02/18/2017 at 21:36

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The N52 seems about the most reliable engine BMW has made as of recent.