Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: RedTop on July 15, 2008, 07:12:02 PM
-
Well...I decided with the gas prices going up...I'd look at a new car. I really wanted something a bit sprty since the wife has the mini van now...and I don't really need the SUV for what we got it for. I also wanted a bit of luxury as well and fuel economy. SO , I been shopping....and this looks like the one. If the deal is good when the guy calls me....I'll prolly pick it up and Thursday. If not sooner. It's used...But comes with warrenty and all.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_4228ae87-1ae3-4120-b973-c041.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_8d38d132-2882-4a9b-810c-4c4f.jpg)
-
You gettin Metrosexual on us? "Mr. Salmon Polo shirt." :devil
-
You gettin Metrosexual on us? "Mr. Salmon Polo shirt." :devil
:rofl I should have thought of that..... :rofl
Its a nice ride...I have one from another dealer for the night. It handles wonderful and is pretty dang peppy. I really like that switching to manual from auto transmission. Now THATS fun.
-
You won't be disappointed. I bought a 2001 BMW 330ci brand new (waited 3 agonizing months for delivery from Germany) and to this day its the best handling, most reliable car I ever owned. Sold it 16 months ago due to business growth(need more room for photography gear, set up) and kids getting big. I still miss it to this day. I'll buy another one day, only next time it will be an //M.
-
RIP....
You'd have some good info....
I been driving a 325Ci.....Its cool. I like it.....does the 4 door handle the same? Haven't driven one like that. I drove another 325Ci this morning before getting this one for the night. It had some sport suspension package. I can't really tell the differance in them. Main this is the bells and whistles in stuff like power passenger seat and heated seats...nicer stereo in the 1st one....stuff like that. But they seem bascially powerful in the same way and handle great.
-
Hey! You can carpet your garage now too! :aok :D
-
Hey! You can carpet your garage now too! :aok :D
:rofl :rofl Huhhhhhh...................no :rofl
-
RIP....
You'd have some good info....
I been driving a 325Ci.....Its cool. I like it.....does the 4 door handle the same? Haven't driven one like that. I drove another 325Ci this morning before getting this one for the night. It had some sport suspension package. I can't really tell the differance in them. Main this is the bells and whistles in stuff like power passenger seat and heated seats...nicer stereo in the 1st one....stuff like that. But they seem bascially powerful in the same way and handle great.
I ordered mine with just a moon roof and sports suspension, nothing more. Stick (BMW shouldn't make an automatic IMO,)
I had a 325i as a loaner when my 330ci went in for a 20k check up. It was non-sports suspension but I never pushed it around corners like I did the 330ci so I can't comment on the handling, however the 330ci engine (3.0L)was quite a bit more beefier than the 2.5 L When you dumped the clutch in 1st gear and mashed the gas medal, I could get rubber in 1st, 2nd gear and a chirp in 3rd gear (6000 rpm, roughly 80 mph chirp). I ran soft Z-rated Firestones on it, great for cornering. Good tires make all the difference in the world when you corner hard.
One anomoly I noticed with the 325i was rolling the rear windows down only, half way or so, doing 70mph, there was a weird harmonic vibration sound that would literally stun you. Very strange.
Mark, every AH'er I've met, once they see my attached garage in person (the RV garage is still concrete ;) ) understood unpon seeing my attached garage, why I carpeted. It's my living room, complete with beer fridge, heat, and detail rack for working on car finishes with little dirt and dust to contaminate finishes when doing a full detail. But I digress, I'm anal about detailing. :)
-
The new steptronic transmission is fun. SHifting with no clutch. True its not REAL manual...but close enuff. I enjoyed putting the one I'm driving thru a bit a a test this afternoon on a local curvey back road.
My Vette...when you got on it would just sit you back in your seat. This one doest , yet is quick. Handleing is prolly better than the vette. Not positive yet. I do know this thing will corner very well.
Thanks for the info Rip. I'm not just stuck on the one I posted pics of here , and I have time to shop a deal.
Being my first car of this nature....just curious as to thoughts you would have.
-
I've seen the back window air thumping in most cars, so I doubt it's a fault in the 3 series design specificaly. I think having one back window down will do it too.
-
:rofl I should have thought of that..... :rofl
Its a nice ride...I have one from another dealer for the night. It handles wonderful and is pretty dang peppy. I really like that switching to manual from auto transmission. Now THATS fun.
Just busting your balls. I like Bimmers. Rip knows his Bimmers and is a good source of info on it.
-
Nice choice. :aok
Definitely need to put some new wheels on it.
-
Well...I decided with the gas prices going up...I'd look at a new car. I really wanted something a bit sprty since the wife has the mini van now...and I don't really need the SUV for what we got it for. I also wanted a bit of luxury as well and fuel economy. SO , I been shopping....and this looks like the one. If the deal is good when the guy calls me....I'll prolly pick it up and Thursday. If not sooner. It's used...But comes with warrenty and all.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_4228ae87-1ae3-4120-b973-c041.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_8d38d132-2882-4a9b-810c-4c4f.jpg)
Nice!! Congratulations. :)
Shoulda got the Jag sitting behind it tho... ;) :D
-
Hey! You can carpet your garage now too! :aok :D
Dammit ya beat me to it! :D
-
Well...I decided with the gas prices going up...I'd look at a new car.
The cost of saving money:
If you do 20 K miles per year and pay $4.50 per gallon, your fuel cost in a 15 mpg vehicle is $6,000
If you get a new car that gets say 30 mpg, you could save $3,000 per year. If the cost of the new vehicle is 20K over your trade in, the decision to trade in could pay for itself in 6 2/3 years. Minus whatever financing costs. If you factor that in, you might be looking at 8 or 9 years.
20k at 7% growth compounded is 35,011.57 after nine years.
-
Bit of a step down from the Jaguar and Maserati showrooms behind the Beemer, no?
I've gone Euro too recently, I test drive it on Friday.
:)
-
Well...I decided with the gas prices going up...I'd look at a new car. I really wanted something a bit sprty since the wife has the mini van now...and I don't really need the SUV for what we got it for. I also wanted a bit of luxury as well and fuel economy. SO , I been shopping....and this looks like the one. If the deal is good when the guy calls me....I'll prolly pick it up and Thursday. If not sooner. It's used...But comes with warrenty and all.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_4228ae87-1ae3-4120-b973-c041.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_8d38d132-2882-4a9b-810c-4c4f.jpg)
Nice car. However know that by buying a Non-US / Domestic automobile, you waive all rights to whine about the economy.
-
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_4228ae87-1ae3-4120-b973-c041.jpg)
what's with the amber side markers? is that a texas thing? usually they are clear...with an amber bulb..
-
what's with the amber side markers? is that a texas thing? usually they are clear...with an amber bulb..
Depends on the model year.
-
Depends on the model year.
Yep. I think '03 they started doing clear with amber bulb on the 3 series. The '01's were all amber markers. http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/129243135.jpg
-
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/RedTop1/284112_4228ae87-1ae3-4120-b973-c041.jpg)
what's with the amber side markers? is that a texas thing? usually they are clear...with an amber bulb..
that is a 2005 yur seeing. Last year of this particular model.
-
Yep. I think '03 they started doing clear with amber bulb on the 3 series. The '01's were all amber markers. http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/129243135.jpg
Easy and cheap mod, in any case.
BMW make nice cars. Nice choice.
-
I've seen the back window air thumping in most cars, so I doubt it's a fault in the 3 series design specificaly. I think having one back window down will do it too.
I have a theory on this (as I've noticed it on a few other 4-door autos as well) Glass used to be thicker on autos. Take a calipers and measure the glass thickness on a 70's auto, and do the same on a newer model. Glass on the windows is DEFINATELY thinner today. Thinner glass, more prone to vibration .
-
Congrats LawnTop! :)
In a few weeks you will go Messerschmitt on us too :D wohoo!!