Going to turn in my Oppo card

"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
02/19/2019 at 23:21 • Filed to: None

Drove a 135i M-sport today. I had such high, life changing hopes that this would be the most amazing automobile experience I’ve ever had.

Didn’t like it.

I’d never be able to push it to even half of its capability, so it just felt boring. Likely going with a E90 or E60 with the N52.

DISCUSSION (22)

CB > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/19/2019 at 23:28

Pretty sure revoking of the Oppo Card is a trap for people who shouldn’t have Oppo Cards. Nothing wrong with not liking something.

phenotyp > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/19/2019 at 23:32

Can’t really go wrong with either of those, as long as you get a good PPI and budget for the inevitable failures of plastic and rubber. I haven’t driven a 1 Series, but if you don’t really need the back doors, why not a 4 Series?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/19/2019 at 23:33

This is Oppo, not FP. Independent experiences are welcome.

phenotyp > CB
02/19/2019 at 23:41

Oh man, tell it to the dude who went apeshit on my Q50 review the other day.

WilliamsSW > phenotyp
02/19/2019 at 23:45

That assclown isn’t an Oppo. Leave him in the greys.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > phenotyp
02/19/2019 at 23:47

Someones pimping out Oppo or something. My last post has almost 3k views (I’m lucky to get 175), and had many gray comments (though they were largely nice!)

phenotyp > WilliamsSW
02/19/2019 at 23:51

Obviously.

wafflesnfalafel > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/19/2019 at 23:55

no feedback? DCT trans?

phenotyp > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/19/2019 at 23:57

Yeah, been noticing quite a few of those lately.

phenotyp > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/19/2019 at 23:59

Also, if you go the E60 route, feel free to ask what to look for. I’ve seen quite a few, between the two I ended up with.

BeaterGT > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 00:03

But ultimate driving machine! Anything else you didn’t like? I’ve had similar experiences with BMWs but haven’t driven any M or M-sport cars so the jury is still out for me.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 00:05

Like how you dismissed my rational reply there, buddy.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/20/2019 at 00:17

Pretty obvious only a few stories spread wide. Oppo’s clearly quite happy to eat their own.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 00:19

Fun car means you can use 100% of it in any situation. Hence, 1996 VW Golf GL with 137xxx miles I know what I've got no lowballers is a damn fun car. 300 HP ain't shit when you weigh two tons.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 06:21

The older I get and the more cars I drive, the more I appreciate smaller, less powerful cars. Yes my buddy’s S6 is a rocket ship, but it is just so big and completely unphased by driving that won’t get me arrested. Something smaller, lighter that I can take to redline everywhere I go is just more entertaining. Combine that with the more analog feel of an older car and I just don’t see the justification for spending 2-5x as much on a new super sedan.

I’d say that not getting caught in the new car shininess and getting something that actually speaks to you is very Oppo.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > phenotyp
02/20/2019 at 07:11

Putting review in the title of a post always draws the nutjobs out.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 07:24

I am surprised but OK it’s going to be y our car end of the day. The 1 series feels a lot more tossable and lively compared to the other 2 due to it smaller size and weight . Perhaps try a 128i with the N52?

Can’t go wrong with an E90 or E60 N52 that silky smooth straight six is really something, drove the former for 5 years. Just budget for maintenance and repairs accordingly. Good luck!

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > phenotyp
02/20/2019 at 07:33

Actually four doors is welcome. I think I’ve just always enjoyed large luxury cars more than tossable sports cars. I guess I just didn’t realize it until today.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/20/2019 at 07:39

I think I just realized that I prefer larger, less sporty cars. I’m TEVOC trained and just in no way are there roads in my part of the state that something as competent as the 135 can go to its limit without hitting “throw me in jail speeds” . There’s no drama, there’s no fun. I’d rather be in a 5 series and get excited about trying to hold it together, if that makes sense.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 07:57

If you prefer larger less sporty cars like the 5 series perhaps a lexus GS350? Try out an Infiniti M37/Q70 as well. The infiniti especially has the older hydraulic steering and no-nonsense older infotainment and it comes with heathed and cooled seats and surround audio system. They’re both very reliable and maintenance can be done cheaper at a toyota/nissan dealer or indy shop.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > phenotyp
02/20/2019 at 07:59

Hahah I just went back and saw that idiot’s comment. Several morons like that came out of the woodwork on my jeep wrangler review as well. Forever in the grays.

phenotyp > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
02/20/2019 at 08:37

I’m that case, ima recommend the E60 over the 4/4GC every day of the week and twice on Sunday.