Author Topic: What kind of car? (Read 2136 times)

tweeter · « **on:** January 21, 2009, 07:43:35 PM »

For my next car should I get a Nissan 350 Z, Dodge Challenger, BMW 3 series, Saab 9-3, Civic Si, Pontiac G8, Cadillac CTS, or Acura TL Type-S? It will be something used...probably about 3 years (unless I go for the Challenger).

MB_722 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:57:20 PM »

Buy something used, Depreciation is a bitch

MB_722 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:58:13 PM »

Buy an E46

BayGBM · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2009, 10:16:35 PM »

For sheer driving enjoyment get the BMW 3 series... but get it with a (extended) warranty if you can. Once the warranty goes it can be very expensive to maintain.

Mine is a fossil and I still enjoy driving it. I may get a new car this year... but I plan on keeping my BMW; I love it that much!

MB_722 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2009, 10:35:27 PM »

UnGodly Depreciation?
http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=242815

Mercs are worse.

njflex · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:49:51 AM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 21, 2009, 10:16:35 PM

For sheer driving enjoyment get the BMW 3 series... but get it with a (extended) warranty if you can. Once the warranty goes it can be very expensive to maintain.

Mine is a fossil and I still enjoy driving it. I may get a new car this year... but I plan on keeping my BMW; I love it that much!

great car bay,,,i work at bmw dealer,i like those m style rims too,e46 was fantastic car,common repaires very limited too,regulators,tthermostats,water pumps,some fr end stuff like control arms otherwise great buy,same for e39 5 series to 03 great car.good luck,,,

UPINTHEMGUTS · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:26:46 PM »

BMW's are great cars!

body88 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:44:50 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 21, 2009, 10:16:35 PM

For sheer driving enjoyment get the BMW 3 series... but get it with a (extended) warranty if you can. Once the warranty goes it can be very expensive to maintain.

Mine is a fossil and I still enjoy driving it. I may get a new car this year... but I plan on keeping my BMW; I love it that much!

I never agree with you......UNTIL NOW. I love the 3 series. I love BMW's and I will own them for the rest of my life. My next ride has to be the M5.

UPINTHEMGUTS · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2009, 01:35:09 PM »

Quote from: body88 on January 22, 2009, 12:44:50 PM

I never agree with you......UNTIL NOW. I love the 3 series. I love BMW's and I will own them for the rest of my life. My next ride has to be the M5.

Great minds think alike my man.......

body88 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2009, 02:25:55 PM »

Quote from: UPINTHEMGUTS on January 22, 2009, 01:35:09 PM

Great minds think alike my man.......

True.

BayGBM · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2009, 03:24:06 PM »

Quote from: body88 on January 22, 2009, 12:44:50 PM

I never agree with you......UNTIL NOW. I love the 3 series. I love BMW's and I will own them for the rest of my life. My next ride has to be the M5.

From what year? I do not like the styling (exterior or interior) of the current 5 and would not own one. I don't like the X3 either.

tweeter · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:06:44 PM »

Is an M3 much more expensive to maintain than a standard 3-series?

BayGBM · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:22:04 PM »

No, but if one is buying a new M3 does money matter? I would not buy a new M3 (nor a used one). I know others will disagree, but I would rather have a standard 3 with a DINAN upgrade and pocket the difference.

Actually, given how often I really push my 3 these days, I would just get the standard 3. I'm a lead foot and in my daily driving I don't push the car enough to warrant a DINAN upgrade. I still love my 3 though.

tweeter · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:28:32 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 22, 2009, 05:22:04 PM

No, but if one is buying a new M3 does money matter? I would not buy a new M3 (nor a used one). I know others will disagree, but I would rather have a standard 3 with a DINAN upgrade and pocket the difference.

Actually, given how often I really push my 3 these days, I would just get the standard 3. I'm a lead foot and in my daily driving I don't push the car enough to warrant a DINAN upgrade. I still love my 3 though.

It looks good. What year is it? I definately want to get black also.

webcake · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:56:15 PM »

The 3 series have always been a great car for a person who likes a good handling car.

My dad just bought a new 335i Coupe. That's the one with the twin turbo six. Kinda like a M3-lite...

BayGBM · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2009, 06:53:41 PM »

Quote from: tweeter on January 22, 2009, 05:28:32 PM

It looks good. What year is it? I definately want to get black also.

2000. As someone observed above, I have M wheels, but that is the only upgrade.

When I bought this car I was commuting the 50 miles to Silicon Valley three days a week and that is when I would open it up, often racing with other commuters for 20-30 miles at a time(on I 280). It's a wonder I was never pulled over and carted off to jail; I used a Bel radar detector back then and highly recommend them.

My top speed in this car is 138mph.

body88 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2009, 06:59:11 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 22, 2009, 03:24:06 PM

From what year? I do not like the styling (exterior or interior) of the current 5 and would not own one. I don't like the X3 either.

New. I might buy one. Don't like the x3 either.

MB_722 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:28:34 PM »

scratch the E46 you should get a E39. I love the BMW E39!!!

MB_722 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:40:46 PM »

timeless design imo

njflex · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2009, 05:54:34 PM »

as i stated e39 is a classic and in mint shape still carries modern styling and luxury ,that being sais i'm returning my 335 lease in and buying an 04 e60 good mileage and good time left on both warranties,04 yes was 1st yr but has e39 engine no nav and less electrical issues and no twin turbos which all 08 and ups all have.

BayGBM · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2009, 07:04:20 PM »

Quote from: MB_722 on January 23, 2009, 04:40:46 PM

timeless design imo

Ditto. I much prefer the previous 5 Series.

njflex · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:18:50 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 23, 2009, 07:04:20 PM

Ditto. I much prefer the previous 5 Series.

bay e60 not hard on the eyes either,,,,due u like the new 3 series ,i'm mean 09 has updated hood and sportier nose,and door lines,335 sedan with sportpackage looks like a coupe now,hot ride.if i could choose and had money 545/550 sportpackage lights out ,looks like m5 minus 20,ooo

webcake · « **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2009, 04:03:41 AM »

Quote from: njflex on January 23, 2009, 08:18:50 PM

bay e60 not hard on the eyes either,,,,due u like the new 3 series ,i'm mean 09 has updated hood and sportier nose,and door lines,335 sedan with sportpackage looks like a coupe now,hot ride.if i could choose and had money 545/550 sportpackage lights out ,looks like m5 minus 20,ooo

The new 3 series is funny. Like i said above, my Dad just bought a 335i coupe which i thinks looks really nice, but at saying that i don't like the sedan version.

The coupe seems to have nicer lines and looks classy and sporty in a subtle way, whilst the sedan just looks boring and a bit plain...

BayGBM · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2009, 09:05:47 AM »

Quote from: webcke on January 24, 2009, 04:03:41 AM

The new 3 series is funny. Like i said above, my Dad just bought a 335i coupe which i thinks looks really nice, but at saying that i don't like the sedan version.

The coupe seems to have nicer lines and looks classy and sporty in a subtle way, whilst the sedan just looks boring and a bit plain...

I agree.