328i feels like an undwhelming boat :(

Originally Posted by John Davis

Why are so many people piling on 328i2013? His mistake didn't hurt any of us.

Granted, it's best to research a car before buying it, but that's exactly why I find his original post helpful: now I have some information that the new 328i might be underpowered, and that I might want to look at the 335. That's good to know.

The main issue is that post after post 328i2013 could not understand that what he described as an issue with the car (feels like an underwhelming boat) was in fact because he expected the car to be something it was never design to be (a Mini). He might aswell be complaining that a Toyota Sienna doesn't drive a his ex-Mini did....

Originally Posted by mr_clueless

What kind of suspension did it have?

Base model. Only option he got was front heated seats.

@gandalf, it wasn't just a comparison with the handling of my Cooper S. The 328i simply didn't feel like it had a powerful enough engine for such a large car. Yes, I've learnt to appreciate it, especially on highways.

BUT, driving the 335i was SO amazing that it confirmed my concerns were not unfounded at all. That's the sort of power I was expecting.

Originally Posted by John Davis

Why are so many people piling on 328i2013? His mistake didn't hurt any of us.

Granted, it's best to research a car before buying it, but that's exactly why I find his original post helpful: now I have some information that the new 328i might be underpowered, and that I might want to look at the 335. That's good to know.

Gee, I don't know. Perhaps it's the classy way he threw some people, whose only offense was to help him through the ordering process, under the bus. No, it couldn't be that. It must have been something else.

Originally Posted by 328i2013

Base model. Only option he got was front heated seats.

Interesting...engine makes that much difference, especially to the "boaty" ride...maybe it's also the tires (wider and 18"). I have not tried the F30 335i, but I wasn't particularly blown away by the E90 335i, maybe just because I don't care too much for power.

I also find it weird that the 335i's are hard to find and thus hard to get a good deal on...for those that care about resale value, those will probably hold up better.

Originally Posted by 328i2013

BUT, driving the 335i was SO amazing that it confirmed my concerns were not unfounded at all. That's the sort of power I was expecting.

But then how did you live with your MINI? The MINI wasn't a fast car. If having more power and go fast is your thing.

Originally Posted by Madjackdog

Gee, I don't know. Perhaps it's the classy way he threw some people whose only offense was to help him through the ordering process under the bus. No, it couldn't be that. It must have been something else.

You would find it classy if people like BJ had choice things to say about your unborn kid.

And if you thinking pushing stupid aesthetic features he got for his car helpful, yeah that's very helpful.

Thebad thing is we keep feeding this guy...

Originally Posted by thegandalf

Thebad thing is we keep feeding this guy...

Yup, your post just made this thread the 2nd most replied to here.

You are feeding me? I don't even care about this any more. And you don't have anything useful to add sir.

It's a done deal what I did. Admitted my mistake. Dealing with it now.

328i2013,

I just built a loaded, okay really loaded, Boxter S and the price was $105,565. Well, I guess a base Boxster is available for only $49,500. I bet if you spend closer to $100k, you'll like your Boxster better than a $50k Boxster and history won't repeat itself.

Let's just keep this thread going...an endless drivel of insults and useless comments...gotta be going for a post record or something....embarrassing

Originally Posted by maxdriver

let's just keep this thread going...an endless drivel of insults and useless comments...gotta be going for a post record or something....embarrassing

+1

Originally Posted by dunderhi

328i2013,

I just built a loaded, okay really loaded, Boxter S and the price was $105,565. Well, I guess a base Boxster is available for only $49,500. I bet if you spend closer to $100k, you'll like your Boxster better than a $50k Boxster and history won't repeat itself.

I'm sure the 100K Boxster is much better than the 50K Boxster. What all did you add that would enhance performance?

Originally Posted by maxdriver

Let's just keep this thread going...an endless drivel of insults and useless comments...gotta be going for a post record or something....embarrassing

Oh yeah, LOL, heading for a record, a scant 132,896 page views and 4,144 replies short of this one:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=228757

Since you're quick to give your impressions of thread content, here's our impression of your behavior:

We see you on two different BMW forums adding nothing of substance, yet you police every thread as if the almighty has sent you here himself to keep the heathen pure.

You can stop now.

BJ

Originally Posted by 328i2013

I'm sure the 100K Boxster is much better than the 50K Boxster. What all did you add that would enhance performance?

The problem is you have lost credibility many times by offering questionable opinions. Coming from and seemingly happy with your MINI, you made no sense complaining about 328i being slow.

Time to fess up, why did you drive a MINI?

A $100k Boxster can in fact have a lot more performance capabilities than a $50k Boxster.

Originally Posted by dtc100

Time to fess up, why did you drive a MINI?

I think BJ, or someone else already gave my rationale for driving a Mini. Something to do with girls or cougars or soccer moms...can't recall.

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Oh yeah, LOL, heading for a record, a scant 132,896 page views and 4,144 replies short of this one:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=228757

Since you're quick to give your impressions of thread content, here's our impression of your behavior:

We see you on two different BMW forums adding nothing of substance, yet you police every thread as if the almighty has sent you here himself to keep the heathen pure.

You can stop now.

BJ

What? Do I find myself agreeing with BJ for a sec. I'm going to pass out now.

On a very different note, somehow I did think of you and your family when Sandy hit. Hope all is well. Next time I hear someone upstate complain about the snow we get, I'll slap them since what we experience isn't worthy of even mentioning compared to what the coast is experiencing...Bloomberg was right to succumb to pressure and cancel the marathon so as not to take resources away from the recovery efforts. Yes, it was a very expensive decision but money can be made up - lost lives can't.

Originally Posted by 328i2013

I think BJ, or someone else already gave my rationale for driving a Mini. Something to do with girls or cougars or soccer moms...can't recall.

That was me. I just wanted you to say it. Now stop complaining and learn to live like BJ, time to fill your 328i with offspring. You never cared about power and speed.

Those dudes who drive a chipped N54 are still out there trying to impress girls, you my friend were ready to settle down, which was why you let people talk you into getting a 328i.

Originally Posted by 328i2013

What? Do I find myself agreeing with BJ for a sec. I'm going to pass out now.

On a very different note, somehow I did think of you and your family when Sandy hit. Hope all is well. Next time I hear someone upstate complain about the snow we get, I'll slap them since what we experience isn't worthy of even mentioning compared to what the coast is experiencing...Bloomberg was right to succumb to pressure and cancel the marathon so as not to take resources away from the recovery efforts. Yes, it was a very expensive decision but money can be made up - lost lives can't.

Thanks, hanging in there.

We're a lot more fortunate than many others in that we have a working gas fireplace, hot water, and gas cooktop, but we're at 96 hours and 15 minutes without electricity and the wife and kids are getting a bit fatigued of the darkness.

Stay safe this winter.

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Oh yeah, LOL, heading for a record, a scant 132,896 page views and 4,144 replies short of this one:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=228757

OMGLMFAO. I just read the first post in this thread started by the now banned "boltjames". It makes me want to put down Atlas Shrugged and instead read this entire thread over the next week.

Old 09-06-2007, 07:41 PM
boltjames
Banned
Location: USA

Kill Stories Re-opened (Disclaimer: this thread is a satirical flamefest)
(I am getting so much attention and status from my E93 that its hard to keep track of all of it. I know that the enthusiasts remember their favorite kills on the road, so I thought it would be good to post my favorite status kills so I don't forget them as new ones occur.)

So, this morning, I pull up to a Dunkin' Donuts drivethru window and the register girl takes my money and says "nice car". I say "Thanks. What's with your teeth?" She gives me back the change, there's a penny in my hand so I drop the coins on the ground. She closes the window and I start to pull away. As I flick my straw wrapper to the asphalt, I see the driver behind me, in an E46 Sedan, staring at my car. Nice kill.

Then, this afternoon, I pull up to a McDonald's drivethru window and the guy bagging my food says "wow, nice car". I say "Thanks. You know, I worked at Burger King when I was your age, but today it's much harder to get a good job and make enough to afford a car like this." Kid forgets to put my daughter's sweet and sour sauce in the bag, but I check before I pull away, knock on the glass window, and ask the manager to give me my sauce and school the kid for messing up my order. Another kill.

Yesterday afternoon, I'm pulling up to Lenscrafters in the local mall parking lot as I need to get a new pair of $200 RayBan's that lack polarization so I can see my awesome Sirius/iPod audio display. I'm looking for an empty place to park so jealous people can't scratch my car and there's a spot way over there where I can go nose to nose with a 528i. No sooner am I putting the windows up than the owner of the 5 comes out. It's a 50 something woman. She looks straight at me, says "nice car" and I respond "Your's too. Not sporty, but I love the color." We give each other a knowing "we're better than everyone else" glance and I go in to get my shades. Killed.

Wednesday afternoon, I'm alone for lunch as my co-workers no longer want to go to lunch with me due to jealousy (as I predicted). I'm driving top down in the sun and am looking for something to do, so I decide to buzz the local Acura dealership, the one that had been my close companion for the last 10 years. Driving around the new car inventory, there are like 5 or 6 people looking at various cars to buy and I drive past them extremely slowly, staring at them as I go by. The salesmen are getting upset because their potential customers aren't focused on Acura product. The head of the service department sees me drive by and waves to me; his name is Mitch and we've been good aquaintences since 1997. I look at him, don't change my facial expression, and drive off. Ouch-kill.

BJ

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

Thanks, hanging in there.

We're a lot more fortunate than many others in that we have a working gas fireplace, hot water, and gas cooktop, but we're at 96 hours and 15 minutes without electricity and the wife and kids are getting a bit fatigued of the darkness.

Stay safe this winter.

BJ

I know some folks in Staten Island and looks like they got it REAL rough. That stepchild of NYC never gets enough attention.

Originally Posted by 328i2013

OMGLMFAO. I just read the first post in this thread started by the now banned "boltjames". It makes me want to put down Atlas Shrugged and instead read this entire thread over the next week.

Old 09-06-2007, 07:41 PM
boltjames
Banned
Location: USA

Kill Stories Re-opened (Disclaimer: this thread is a satirical flamefest)
(I am getting so much attention and status from my E93 that its hard to keep track of all of it. I know that the enthusiasts remember their favorite kills on the road, so I thought it would be good to post my favorite status kills so I don't forget them as new ones occur.)

So, this morning, I pull up to a Dunkin' Donuts drivethru window and the register girl takes my money and says "nice car". I say "Thanks. What's with your teeth?" She gives me back the change, there's a penny in my hand so I drop the coins on the ground. She closes the window and I start to pull away. As I flick my straw wrapper to the asphalt, I see the driver behind me, in an E46 Sedan, staring at my car. Nice kill.

Then, this afternoon, I pull up to a McDonald's drivethru window and the guy bagging my food says "wow, nice car". I say "Thanks. You know, I worked at Burger King when I was your age, but today it's much harder to get a good job and make enough to afford a car like this." Kid forgets to put my daughter's sweet and sour sauce in the bag, but I check before I pull away, knock on the glass window, and ask the manager to give me my sauce and school the kid for messing up my order. Another kill.

Yesterday afternoon, I'm pulling up to Lenscrafters in the local mall parking lot as I need to get a new pair of $200 RayBan's that lack polarization so I can see my awesome Sirius/iPod audio display. I'm looking for an empty place to park so jealous people can't scratch my car and there's a spot way over there where I can go nose to nose with a 528i. No sooner am I putting the windows up than the owner of the 5 comes out. It's a 50 something woman. She looks straight at me, says "nice car" and I respond "Your's too. Not sporty, but I love the color." We give each other a knowing "we're better than everyone else" glance and I go in to get my shades. Killed.

Wednesday afternoon, I'm alone for lunch as my co-workers no longer want to go to lunch with me due to jealousy (as I predicted). I'm driving top down in the sun and am looking for something to do, so I decide to buzz the local Acura dealership, the one that had been my close companion for the last 10 years. Driving around the new car inventory, there are like 5 or 6 people looking at various cars to buy and I drive past them extremely slowly, staring at them as I go by. The salesmen are getting upset because their potential customers aren't focused on Acura product. The head of the service department sees me drive by and waves to me; his name is Mitch and we've been good aquaintences since 1997. I look at him, don't change my facial expression, and drive off. Ouch-kill.

BJ

It's a worthwhile read as are its offspring (go to the Off Topic forum, search posts by boltjames).

That was the old me. I had issues back then. In a good place now.

BJ

I suppose BJ can thank Sandy and his protege for the trip down the memory lane.

Glad to hear BJ you no longer have issues.

Originally Posted by boltjaM3s

It's a worthwhile read as are its offspring (go to the Off Topic forum, search posts by boltjames).

That was the old me. I had issues back then. In a good place now.

BJ

I kinda want to find out the ending without reading the book. So do you want to tell us what was it that got boltjames banned?

I'm laying in bed, reading http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=228757 on my brand spankin new iPad mini and laughing so hard that my lady woke up. Now I'm getting yelled at.