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Diary of a BMW driver......
August 06, 2019, 01:17 PM
kz1000Diary of a BMW driver......
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Originally posted by SigSauerP226:
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Originally posted by kz1000:
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I knew I should have bought a 2 series
Yes, you should have. I'm on my 2nd one. Best performance for the $$$ out there.
They really do seem like awesome cars. Part prices scared me away, though I've read the 2 series is supposed to be very reliable.
I lease, so no issues with repair, I would never keep a car longer than the warranty. 2014 228i, I had a defective seatbelt & 1 bad bulb. 2018 230i no issues halfway into the lease. If you get one with run-flats just assume you will replace the tires, they are prone to sidewall bubbles.
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August 06, 2019, 02:44 PM
OKCGeneWow pretty vehicle.
A black car in Arizona? I hope it has a heckuva air conditioner!
August 06, 2019, 03:07 PM
Jamess1I sense a slight inkling of jealousy by the OP or it was great creative writing. Once you start using German designed/made equipment it is hard to go back.
Whether cars or guns, they are always ready will and able to give you more. Cruising speed is designed at 100 to 120 mph.
Plus just wait until the driver gets a Porsche. You never have enough blinker fluid on board.
August 06, 2019, 03:35 PM
tacfoleyquote:
Originally posted by Jamess1:
I sense a slight inkling of jealousy by the OP or it was great creative writing. Once you start using German designed/made equipment it is hard to go back.
Whether cars or guns, they are always ready will and able to give you more. Cruising speed is designed at 100 to 120 mph.
Plus just wait until the driver gets a Porsche. You never have enough blinker fluid on board.
Well, Sir, I'm the OP, but I'm not the author, I thought that was apparent from the get-go.
Matter of fact, we recently collected our fifteenth Mercedes-Benz, and I've got a Porsche Boxster as a compensation car.
I've had BMW motorcycles, but never a car. My family have had M-B cars since 1951.
August 06, 2019, 04:10 PM
DonDraperquote:
Originally posted by 21bubba:
Audi,BMW,MB, all the same.
Yep, all German.
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I like Sigs and HK's, and maybe Glocks
August 06, 2019, 04:35 PM
1gkekquote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
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I knew I should have bought a 2 series
Yes, you should have. I'm on my 2nd one. Best performance for the $$$ out there.
I leased an m235 and it was an excellent car. In an X5 Diesel now
August 06, 2019, 05:53 PM
AKSuperDuallyLoved my 540i M-sport
Loved my R1200GS Adv
I'm currently BMW 'less
I hope that changes next year.
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www.rikrlandvs.com August 06, 2019, 06:06 PM
TXJIMWhat's the difference between a BMW and porcupine?
With the BMW the prick is on the inside.
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August 06, 2019, 06:13 PM
Doc H.quote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
Wow pretty vehicle.
A black car in Arizona? I hope it has a heckuva air conditioner!
Looks like Graphite w/Extended Shadowline. Nice choice!
"And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day" August 06, 2019, 06:14 PM
MaestroMine was totaled last week.
So now I drive a Jeep.
August 06, 2019, 06:21 PM
TigerDoreA friend that was a service director at a BMW dealership in a previous life said they all came with the same factory defect: the loose nut behind the wheel.
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August 06, 2019, 06:55 PM
Expatquote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Mine is even better. It has two wheels!
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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Mine is even better. It has two wheels!
BMW owners even get to post twice.
August 06, 2019, 07:35 PM
Orguss
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pulicordsquote:
Originally posted by Doc H.:
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Originally posted by OKCGene:
Wow pretty vehicle.
A black car in Arizona? I hope it has a heckuva air conditioner!
Looks like Graphite w/Extended Shadowline. Nice choice!
It is! Thanks! I was driving a very dark blue Hyundai Santa Fe prior to this and the "warm" Arizona sun was tolerable. Now, I'm actually looking forward to getting inside and behind the wheel!
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August 07, 2019, 05:16 AM
ChowserDon’t let parts prices scare you.
My rear brakes were down to 2mm. Dealer wanted $700. I bought pads, rotors and sensor cable for $210. Did it myself.
I’m on my 3rd BMW. I might go C8 Corvette next.
Not minority enough! August 14, 2019, 05:51 AM
petr
August 14, 2019, 08:36 AM
ugeestaquote:
Originally posted by 1gkek:
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Originally posted by kz1000:
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I knew I should have bought a 2 series
Yes, you should have. I'm on my 2nd one. Best performance for the $$$ out there.
I leased an m235 and it was an excellent car. In an X5 Diesel now
The dealer I bought my 4 series from had an M2 in the showroom at the time and it was very tempting as it was the same price, if not less. I passed as I wanted the X Drive and the 2 series only came in RWD.
5+ years now with that 4 series and I still love driving it. Glad blinker fluid is cheap and easy to find as I go through a lot of it....
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August 14, 2019, 04:08 PM
sadlerbwI miss my old 325 and my wife's X5. However, I don't miss the repair bills (neither car was young), and I've managed to drastically cut the number of speeding tickets I get now. I must admit that it was far more tempting to 'play' in the BMW's than in my current vehicle, and I probably was more of an asshole when driving it. Not intentionally, it's just that things don't feel as fast when you are in a car that handles well and has some power. You do honestly wonder why people are slowing down so damn much for a turn, or start braking so early for a stop light. That isn't just BMW's though, its high-performance cars in general.
Its just so damn easy to go fast in a BMW!
- Bret
