Your opinion on BMW 318i M Sport

[ManBearPig...]

looks nice man.  if you like it and can afford it, why not get it?  you only live once.

[Parker]

here's the real deal, except they didnt come with alpina wheels, nor alpina badging. The engine head cover did have alpina embossed on it, and they came with alpina bumpers and sills.

http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-R35K-bmw-333i-for-sale-W0QQAdIdZ189919986

nice. Figo, try looking for that SL here http://www.0-60mag.com/
and I was wrong, I had to get out the magazine, it's 1,100 hp and the car is in Norway.

[Parker]

Heres the pic of the car
We are arguing over 300euro but im sticking to my principles

nice!! Stick to your guns, I have a feeling you have the winning hand.

[The Wizard of Truth]

Id only get to drive it on evenings and sundays as im in work the rest of the time and already have a van I want to keep for work
But yeah il know in 2hours if he'll budge on the 300euro difference

[the_steevo_uk]

Unfortunately, Okami, we don't get that here in the States. Seem like that is a Euro or UK only car. I gather that it is 4 cylinder. Off the top don't know the hp ratings, but I would gather you get great economy while getting the good 3 series chassis and interior and looks. the M sports all have distinctive body kits, wheels, firmer suspension settings. Chances are you are lookIng at the sedan, if not, go for the 118 hatch. Same engine...

Or you can wait fof the next gen cars to come in a few yrs and buy a used E90 318 M Sport because the price goes down. Or the next gen 1 series which is due next yr as a 2012. Also BMW has confirmed that they will build a FWD BMW---which means he end of the world is near!

What do you drive Parker?...always had the feeling you'd be an Audi type!

[CalvinH]

and already have a van

Hi Vince!

[The Wizard of Truth]

Hi Vince!

I dont rape children though,much

[CalvinH]

I dont rape children though,much

Method?

[The Wizard of Truth]

Method?

Method dresses up as a tellytubby and molests boys

[Bobby]

try to go for a 6 cyl bimmer, doesn't have to be M3 but 320,325,328 would be good

[bigbobs]

Nasser loses points because Bigbobs posted a pic of Nasser's Mercedes "AMG CL55" but it neither had the signature twin tail exhausts tips on each side that AMG models have, it had one on each side, the wheels and brakes were not the upgraded AMG versions, nor was the bodykit. I called him on that. And I lost respect for Nasser, seemed he was more about ego, and pretending.

a)  Nasser does not care whether "Parker" from the internet has respect for him or not

b)  That is the way Nasser bought the vehicle.  He is not the type to buy a badge or anything of that sort, anyone who knows him would say this.  He just likes to live and ride in style and does not know or care about specific models or badging and what not.  You on the other hand, seem to know so much about cars you will never own.

c)  Nasser must really live in your head for you to be bringing him up in Okami's BMW thread lol

[Parker]

What do you drive Parker?...always had the feeling you'd be an Audi type!

Lexus IS300...love it, will not get rid of it.

And Bibbobs, so you are saying Nasser was ignorant of what he was buying? "he does not know or care about specific badges..." yet you state that he like to ride in style. Which would indicate that he cares about badges, because he got a Merc CL. Plus that was not your argument before.
Also, I brought up Nasser because of the topic of "rebadging".
And Nasser may have been cheated, because if correct, you stated he bought the car without knowing (a lie) what is was, they could charge him a premium over the real CL coupe.

I know about cars, some exotic, some muscle, some not. Regardless of what I can afford. I know a lot about flora and fauna, R&B, music in general, in short I'm a polymath.
You know a awful lo about Nasser, whom you'll never be like or "own" no matter how close you get. I think it's safe to say, what I know is normal, what you know is beyond that.

[bigbobs]

Lexus IS300...love it, will not get rid of it.

And Bibbobs, so you are saying Nasser was ignorant of what he was buying? "he does not know or care about specific badges..." yet you state that he like to ride in style. Which would indicate that he cares about badges, because he got a Merc CL. Plus that was not your argument before.
Also, I brought up Nasser because of the topic of "rebadging".
And Nasser may have been cheated, because if correct, you stated he bought the car without knowing (a lie) what is was, they could charge him a premium over the real CL coupe.

I know about cars, some exotic, some muscle, some not. Regardless of what I can afford. I know a lot about flora and fauna, R&B, music in general, in short I'm a polymath.
You know a awful lo about Nasser, whom you'll never be like or "own" no matter how close you get. I think it's safe to say, what I know is normal, what you know is beyond that.

Bottom line Nasser has nice ride(s) and enjoys driving them but does not know or care to look into whether it has single or dual exhausts or what not lol, but he is definitely not the type to re-badge a vehicle.  Why you are obsessed with it to be mentioning it in an unrelated thread years later while making false accusations and attacking him over it I find very strange, definitely not "normal" as you claim

[Parker]

Bottom line Nasser has nice ride(s) and enjoys driving them but does not know or care to look into whether it has single or dual exhausts or what not lol, but he is definitely not the type to re-badge a vehicle.  Why you are obsessed with it to be mentioning it in an unrelated thread years later while making false accusations and attacking him over it I find very strange, definitely not "normal" as you claim

You don't get it do you? I was citing him as a example when talking about rebadging. We were talking about it and I gave examples, and Nasser was not the only one. I don't see the dude from Laurel, MD with the 850CSi that he put a ///M badge on here? Nor the guy who put a M3 badge on a E36 318i coupe that I mentioned. These were just two examples. Further more, you get all up in riot over this. When offer silly explanations that make Nasser seem more like a badgewhore or a woman, to his cars, than anything else.

[APE907]

Anybody who buys an AMG should damn well be invested in knowing if it is genuine or a fake.  There are prob more fake-ass AMGs and M series BMWs running around then there are real ones.  Little cues like tailpipes, badging and wheels are usually the give-aways to the trained eye.  There is nothing lamer than a fake "upgraded" car.

And I second the opinion above about shooting for a straight 6 BMW instead of the 4 banger.  The difference is immense in terms of smoothness, power and aftermarket parts availability.  Straight 6s (Lexus and BMW) are a joy to own and drive not to mention they give off an exotic exhaust note unlike any other configuration.

[bigbobs]

You don't get it do you? I was citing him as a example when talking about rebadging. We were talking about it and I gave examples, and Nasser was not the only one. I don't see the dude from Laurel, MD with the 850CSi that he put a ///M badge on here? Nor the guy who put a M3 badge on a E36 318i coupe that I mentioned. These were just two examples. Further more, you get all up in riot over this. When offer silly explanations that make Nasser seem more like a badgewhore or a woman, to his cars, than anything else.

You wrongly accused him of rebadging his vehicle, said you "lost respect" for him (oh brother  ) and attacked him in general, all over some posts over a year ago - if you still think there is nothing unusual in that there's no hope in me trying to explain any further.

[Parker]

Anybody who buys an AMG should damn well be invested in knowing if it is genuine or a fake.  There are prob more fake-ass AMGs and M series BMWs running around then there are real ones.  Little cues like tailpipes, badging and wheels are usually the give-aways to the trained eye.  There is nothing lamer than a fake "upgraded" car.

And I second the opinion above about shooting for a straight 6 BMW instead of the 4 banger.  The difference is immense in terms of smoothness, power and aftermarket parts availability.  Straight 6s (Lexus and BMW) are a joy to own and drive not to mention they give off an exotic exhaust note unlike any other configuration.

Exactly, how can one claim that someone so smart knows all these languages, cares not about whether he has the real McCoy or a knockoff? He just likes to drive in style

Furthermore if you call in to get a part replaced, or take it in to the dealer or a independent shop, they asked what type of car you have. If you say "CL55 AMG", depending on the part, it is specifically for that
car. If you have a rebadged car and don't know it, when you take it in, the part will not fit. So it pays to be knowlwdgeable about what you have, especially something that goes for 6 figures brand new, or 35-60 used.

[Parker]

You wrongly accused him of rebadging his vehicle, said you "lost respect" for him (oh brother  ) and attacked him in general, all over some posts over a year ago - if you still think there is nothing unusual in that there's no hope in me trying to explain any further.

How did I wrongly accuse him? There is no proof that he didn't. Burden of proof is on the owner of the car. If he sells it, will he sell it as a CL55 Amg? Or not. The new owner will think he rebadged it. Proof is on Nasser. Furthermore, his wasn't the arguement you offered before. Now the story has changed to pleading of ignorance. Do you know how many criminals use that? Sorry dude, you rolling with wrong one on this.

[bigbobs]

How did I wrongly accuse him? There is no proof that he didn't. Burden of proof is on the owner of the car. If he sells it, will he sell it as a CL55 Amg? Or not. The new owner will think he rebadged it. Proof is on Nasser. Furthermore, his wasn't the arguement you offered before. Now the story has changed to pleading of ignorance. Do you know how many criminals use that? Sorry dude, you rolling with wrong one on this.

I'm not "arguing" anything except for the fact that Nasser did not and is not the type to rebadge a vehicle.  So there are two possibilities - either you are wrong in thinking its not an original AMG and only contains the AMG kit or whatever (my original response last year), or Nasser purchased it that way (another possibility).  I still think it could be either of the two possibilities, and it doesn't really matter as Nasser doesn't really care himself - he just likes having a few decent rides. 

[bigbobs]

Only on getbig will an honest question about a potential BMW purchase turn into an exchange about Nasser - I didn't start it at least.

[bigbobs]

And I second the opinion above about shooting for a straight 6 BMW instead of the 4 banger.  The difference is immense in terms of smoothness, power and aftermarket parts availability.  Straight 6s (Lexus and BMW) are a joy to own and drive not to mention they give off an exotic exhaust note unlike any other configuration.

Buying a 6 vs a 4 is not the same type of decision in Europe with their gas prices.

[Bobby]

Buying a 6 vs a 4 is not the same type of decision in Europe with their gas prices.

The BMW 6 cyl, especially after 1996 are made so well that they aren't that expensive to drive, you can get a great mpg with them if u want and then the power is there too. The BMW 328 96-99 has a M52B28 engine, a 2.8L straight 6. fantastic engine, great fuel consumption and 200hp.

[noworries]

Do the M cars come with a fire extinguisher alongside the drivers seat.  They did back in the early 80's

[bigbobs]

Back to the topic if I was in the market for a car I'd get a Pontiac G8 over a 3-series BMW Sedan anyway, or the Chevy Camaro over the 3-series coupe.  Both American versions cost less, look better (IMO) and have much better performance.

[Dreadlifter]

Okami, i hope the new motor is a sign business is going well.

318i M is a pretty mice motor, i like the 1 series and a couple of guys i know have them but i'd take a 3 series anytime.

Seems nippy enough yet quite economical. I dunno how fuel prices are in Ireland (if anything like the UK ever-increasing) but if you're not gonna be driving it too much it's not really an issue.