Man, that new 328i is a nice ride. Any experience here?
Thanks.
Man, that new 328i is a nice ride. Any experience here?
Thanks.
5. 1967 1600, 1968 1600. 1973 2002, 1974 Bavaria
2004 525.
Back in the old days, I drove the 67, my ex drove the 68. the California plates were 525 BMW, and 524 BMW. Both were light green. Freak out the troops at the gas station.
We bought a house in Fullerton, Ca a long time ago. 1500 W Maxzim St. 1500 was the first real BMW after the war.
Phone number, just the way it came, was 525-2002.
I was a BMW parts manager for 10 years, drove B Sedan, crewed on an IMSA 1600, as well as the Hyde Park Motors BMW's.
So then I left California, started driving Toyota's, came back to Illinois, working at Chrysler Corp dealers. Been driving a Neon, wife has a Caravan. Also usually had a demo.
So last winter, we started talking about buying a car. I thought a Dodge with a Hemi might be OK, since I can't stand FWD. So I drove one to Milwaukee and back, etc.
So one night, she said, "What would you buy if you had your choice." 15 seconds, I said BMW. Bought the 525, used at 47K has a service contract, and BMW maintenance. Now has 58k. The only problem I've had is the ticket I got on I 57 yesterday. 88 in a 65, but had just dropped back from 119. Had to clear the Garmin before the trooper got to the car!
To put in another way, I am 62, have been in the car business all my life, in the back end. If you want a Sports Sedan, BMW invented the whole thing. If you want a sofa on wheels, buy a Buick!
jm70, thank you sir.
About thirty years ago I mentioned to my Dad that I was thinking about buying a BMW... He said " Do you know what BMW stands for?"
BIG MISTAKE, WALLY.....
ZOOOM
"Doc, just set them fingers sose I can hold the wheel"
James Hurtubise, June, 1964
Cool ZOOOM; enjoy your Chevy, or is it a Citreon?Originally Posted by ZOOOM
First car I ever owned, 1983 - Germany, a 1972 2002 Ti.
..it was fun but I traded it for a '79 German spec GTI. I thought that car was much more fun,
"IRL is better at everything except selling themselves." -- Jennifer Floyd Engel, ESPN/103.3 FM
Or "break my wallet"...
I've owned several BMW's over the years and I think Jeff has it right.
Personally though while I love the engineering and marvel at their take on the automobile over the years their current styling themes leaves me wanting something else. While the new 3 series isn't as bad as the Z4 it's close enought that it reminds me of the Fugly Z4.
One of the things I liked about the older BMWs was that their styling was purpose driven... This new tract has driven me away from their showroom.
The night I bought my 88 M3 was spent in the garage just soaking in the beauty of the thing... if I had a Z4 I would keep the cover on it.
I like G-R-I-T-S (Girls Raised In The South). :+
Four out of five voices in my head say "Kill"
I'm waiting to look at the new one series that will be coming over (early next year) with the optional Twin Turbo 300hp engine
I still answer to my uncle who survived the Battle of the Bulge. If I bought a German car he'd never forgive me.
Center Grove Trojans
2008 5A Football State Champs
2011 Track State Champs
Yet so many people drive their big Dodges/Chryslers, thinking they're an American car.
Yep. Don't get me started on that one either.
I've heard the new ones are very gadget-intensive, particularly the iDrive system which is often called "intrusive." Back in the '90s I dated a girl who had a 328is, and I liked it. But I don't think I would like one as much that obscured that elemental connection between the driver and road in the name of gadgetry.
Of course, in a straight line my Mustang thinks BMWs are yummy.
"Only a fool fights in a burning house."-Kang
"If you listen to fools....The Maaahhhhb Ruuuules....."-Ronnie James Dio
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