545 in for service....... loaner thoughts.
10-22-2008, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='700166' date='Oct 22 2008, 02:20 PM
well u r talking about v8 vs i6....
if you drove v8 for a while whatever v6 or I6 will feel akward....
3 series steering is much stiffer than 5.. i like how it is because in high speed it is very useful...
hey it is better than driving actual taurus for rental car...
if you drove v8 for a while whatever v6 or I6 will feel akward....
3 series steering is much stiffer than 5.. i like how it is because in high speed it is very useful...
hey it is better than driving actual taurus for rental car...
It suprises me how many people say they get something other than a BMW for a loaner when they take their car in.
Guess I am pretty lucky.
10-22-2008, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='699950' date='Oct 22 2008, 11:19 AM
At least you got a 328......I remember 1 time they gave me the wagon version, now that thing really blew, I am not even sure it qualified as a grocery getter!!! 
I usually try to request a E60 or an X car when I go in for service.
I usually try to request a E60 or an X car when I go in for service.handling sucked and looked like a soccer dad!
10-22-2008, 11:32 AM
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first time, i got a 2008 528xi (almost stole the LCI taillights because they were so nice...LOL. j/k)
second time, i got a 2008 335i (almost gave me a speeding ticket and a couple more...thank you PBA card)
third time, 2008 BMW X3 (i HATED it, ugly and no power and handles and drive like crap)
second time, i got a 2008 335i (almost gave me a speeding ticket and a couple more...thank you PBA card)
third time, 2008 BMW X3 (i HATED it, ugly and no power and handles and drive like crap)
10-22-2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='699968' date='Oct 22 2008, 08:39 AM
Alright, alright guys! Come on!
Poontang Cruiser, now that's pretty funny!
I'm gonna take the 3 out at lunch and give a good drive.
Poontang Cruiser, now that's pretty funny!
I'm gonna take the 3 out at lunch and give a good drive.
10-22-2008, 11:43 AM
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I just got a 335i e90 for loaner as my 645Ci went in service. I am having a blast with this lil' beast. It has the SAT with paddle shifters and I have only been in "D" about 20% of the 200 plus miles so far. Yes, it is noisy, no, there is no nice exhaust note, no HUD, but it is still a great drive including the steering. The torque is beyond belief for a non-M 3 series. If I were 50 years younger...
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='700193' date='Oct 22 2008, 02:32 PM
first time, i got a 2008 528xi (almost stole the LCI taillights because they were so nice...LOL. j/k)
second time, i got a 2008 335i (almost gave me a speeding ticket and a couple more...thank you PBA card)
third time, 2008 BMW X3 (i HATED it, ugly and no power and handles and drive like crap)
second time, i got a 2008 335i (almost gave me a speeding ticket and a couple more...thank you PBA card)
third time, 2008 BMW X3 (i HATED it, ugly and no power and handles and drive like crap)
I would have loved to try out the 335. A friend of mine has on with a maunual trans and that thing is fast!!
Just had lunch with a friend that has a B7 Alpina. That is a beautiful car. Only 2 of them in Little Rock.
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='700177' date='Oct 22 2008, 12:26 PM
It suprises me how many people say they get something other than a BMW for a loaner when they take their car in.
Guess I am pretty lucky.
Guess I am pretty lucky.
10-22-2008, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='700177' date='Oct 22 2008, 02:26 PM
It suprises me how many people say they get something other than a BMW for a loaner when they take their car in.
Guess I am pretty lucky.
Guess I am pretty lucky.
10-22-2008, 12:55 PM
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With few exceptions, ANY loaner car is going to be a let-down after driving our cars! 
So just hope for a quick repair and then enjoy the hell out of your E60! 
So just hope for a quick repair and then enjoy the hell out of your E60!
10-22-2008, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='700284' date='Oct 22 2008, 03:55 PM
With few exceptions, ANY loaner car is going to be a let-down after driving our cars! So just hope for a quick repair and then enjoy the hell out of your E60!
So just hope for a quick repair and then enjoy the hell out of your E60!