4) Get rid of both and buy an M3. Any year. :thumb:
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I'm considering a second car in the next year or so for the house. Also to keep the kilometres off the Bimmer. I put on like 1200 in the past week somehow. 
Something like an MX-6 or Integra. I'm particularly interested in the MX-6 LS, with it's strong V6 and slick 5-speed. Pick one of those up for under $10k and smile all the way home. :thumb:
Something like an MX-6 or Integra. I'm particularly interested in the MX-6 LS, with it's strong V6 and slick 5-speed. Pick one of those up for under $10k and smile all the way home. :thumb:
Picked mine up in mid September so I've still got over 2 years left on the lease but the mind does wander and so ... in the future I might be driving ...?
1. New 4 series (I'm assuming the coupe will be the 4 series by then with the new numbering system) with the biggest motor available then. 3 liter or better valvetronic?
2. Some toned down version of the X4 coupe? (I know I'll get a lot of yuk comments with that one. No puking smilies please. An AWD sports car does have some appeal here in Vermont and I'd hate to have to reconsider getting a TT.)
3. A 2002-2003 M3 after I win the raffle in July
1. New 4 series (I'm assuming the coupe will be the 4 series by then with the new numbering system) with the biggest motor available then. 3 liter or better valvetronic?
2. Some toned down version of the X4 coupe? (I know I'll get a lot of yuk comments with that one. No puking smilies please. An AWD sports car does have some appeal here in Vermont and I'd hate to have to reconsider getting a TT.)
3. A 2002-2003 M3 after I win the raffle in July
I expect my next family car to be a 5 series in a couple of years. Between now and then, I'm gonna buy something else for fun...MINI, RX-8, C5, M Coupe or Roadster, maybe an Elise...I don't know.
The wagon is going to be here until 4/50, whichever comes first. Hell, if i drag my feet long enough, the wagon is going to become the fun car :yikes:
The wagon is going to be here until 4/50, whichever comes first. Hell, if i drag my feet long enough, the wagon is going to become the fun car
:yikes:
3 year anniversary coming up in 1 month. I've got 64,000 miles on it and the lease is due. I really want to upgrade it, but the car's been so great ( no problems) and I've done a lot of mods to it.
So my choices are:
- 2003 330CI with M-Sport Pkg... it has to be a CI because I hate the new sedan designs (no sport skirts in Canada ) I want more power and I doubt the extra 30 hp is going to cut it. I'm really anxious to see if Valvetronic is comiing to the 3.0 in 03.
- If no Valvetronic then perhaps the next gen S4.
- If the next gen 5-series is decent looking then I could go with a 3.0 Twin Turbo!
- Perhaps a X5 4.4. This truck drives like my car and it kicks butt. This is a serious machine. Downsides are pitiful fuel economy. I would want the Valvetronic 325hp 4.4 from the 745i, so we'll see what BMW introduces.
Bottom line is that until something good comes available, I'm keeping what I have. It really depends on what/when BMW or Audi introduces in the next few months.
So my choices are:
- 2003 330CI with M-Sport Pkg... it has to be a CI because I hate the new sedan designs (no sport skirts in Canada
) I want more power and I doubt the extra 30 hp is going to cut it. I'm really anxious to see if Valvetronic is comiing to the 3.0 in 03.- If no Valvetronic then perhaps the next gen S4.
- If the next gen 5-series is decent looking then I could go with a 3.0 Twin Turbo!
- Perhaps a X5 4.4. This truck drives like my car and it kicks butt. This is a serious machine. Downsides are pitiful fuel economy. I would want the Valvetronic 325hp 4.4 from the 745i, so we'll see what BMW introduces.
Bottom line is that until something good comes available, I'm keeping what I have. It really depends on what/when BMW or Audi introduces in the next few months.
I'll probably drive it until it dies or until I have lots of money to spend or some incredible opportunity comes along car-wise. I could be happy with this car for the rest of my life. A few modifications would be nice along the way I have no plans :dunno:
I have no plans :dunno:I'll keep my car for 3 - 4 years or until its warranty expires, parting all of the mods and sell them, trade in or sell the car for M3.
It's my dream.
It's my dream.
I've had the deposit since Mid-April. The problem has been trying to set up a date for him to fly down to come see the car. Our schedules never match.Alan F said:
I can't afford to do a 330 again, times have changed. I now have a wife and child. This very well could be my last BMW.
January 2003
What about a 330d ?Patrick 320d said:
I drove a 330xd last weekend. Wow. It moves forward like a freight train. Needless to say, it was un-fun to get back into my 320d after that ride.Alex Baumann said:What about a 330d ?
I would actually like a bit bigger BMW, and I like the E39. I am too poor - or too whimpy to take a risk - and buy a, say, ALPINA B3 ...
Or do they make a Touring model? :yikes:Patrick
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