From 5 to 3 - how I rationalize the move
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='658058' date='Aug 31 2008, 06:58 AM
I think someone is trying to talk himself into the fact that he made the right decision...or did he? 
JK! Enjoy the ride...just had the same decision to make, however the 550i Sport came out on top in my world...
JK! Enjoy the ride...just had the same decision to make, however the 550i Sport came out on top in my world...
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='658058' date='Aug 30 2008, 04:58 PM
I think someone is trying to talk himself into the fact that he made the right decision...or did he?
JK! Enjoy the ride...just had the same decision to make, however the 550i Sport came out on top in my world...
JK! Enjoy the ride...just had the same decision to make, however the 550i Sport came out on top in my world...
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 535i- Steptronic Trans, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, BMW Assist, Black Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package
Are you sure you don't write for a magazine? It sounds like something out of C/D or MT. I had the same decision to make and ended up going with the 5er. The 335 is still a very nice car, I hope you enjoy it. 
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='658034' date='Aug 30 2008, 01:54 PM
Both are great cars but it seems perhaps a tad silly to take a depreciation hit on the 5er just to get the 3er.
That having been said, very well written!
That having been said, very well written!
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I had a 325i before my 545i and loved it but it was so bloody small in the back seat as to make it suitable for children only. If I didn't need a back seat on occasion I'd get the 3 series. As it is, it's not even an option. It's the same size as a honda civic for goodnes sake. Anyways enjoy it, great car.
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Originally Posted by fivetothree' post='657949' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:27 PM
Especially as the cost of gasoline has come up here in the US, the price exacted in car payments and fuel became more incongruous with my engineer's notion of fitness for purpose.
So... to boil it down... car payments and gas prices.
The Funfer is the executive car...
The 3er is the executive assistant's car.
Sorry to be so harsh, but your posts are TL;DR
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Originally Posted by fjwagner' post='658069' date='Aug 30 2008, 06:09 PM
why three cars in 4 months?
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='658231' date='Aug 30 2008, 10:13 PM
Um.....what? I got rid of 2 cars since May, but had the original 530xi since May of 2007. But, I have had 4 BMW's in the past 16 months!
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Now, the question is...should I tell you the answer or let you guys figure it out for yourselves?
(I'll give you a hint: It's not this car: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=60768)
