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View Poll Results: What 2nd car (for the Wife that i'll also use) (for USA guys please choose just based on model)
Mini Cooper S
28.13%
Audi A3 2.0 TDI chipped (latest Model)
9.38%
Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (model before current - chipped)
12.50%
BMW 320d station (model before current)
0
0%
Other - Please write your OTHER choice later below
25.00%
BMW 120d
25.00%
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What 2nd Car to choose? (with fotos)

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Old 10-27-2006, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='349337' date='Oct 27 2006, 03:50 PM
Z4 M Coupe!
This actually her best ! But too small - 2 seater. So untill we want a 3rd car, it has no place in our home.
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Originally Posted by Berlin.BMER' post='349341' date='Oct 27 2006, 03:58 PM
get the 120d, it's the perfect car for around town and also can seat 4.
Yes this is one of my favourites too. Its a great engine.
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='349342' date='Oct 27 2006, 03:59 PM
New 335i? Z4 M?

Wasn't there a budget mentioned?
yes, budget wont allow it for now. we'll dream for now
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Very interesting no-one has chosen the Mini! ? why is that?
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Originally Posted by BimmerGuyFL' post='349334
Z4 M Coupe!

I thought Ronald was looking for a second-hand car, relatively cheap to run and has anyway eliminated the Z4 because he needs a minimum of three seats...

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Originally Posted by ronald_adi' post='349349' date='Oct 27 2006, 03:06 PM
Very interesting no-one has chosen the Mini! ? why is that?
My view is: a) overpriced for what it is b) not very practical (have you seen the boot? and the rear seats are OK for small kids, but not for adults) c) it may be better now, but Cooper/Cooper S were described to me as unreliable mechanically by a friend who works at BMW, so I'm kind of prejudiced...
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I would recommend any of the 2 BMWs...
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I would go for the MINI Cooper S and that is because my wife also has one and it is one heck of a car to drive.
Like all the brochures say: it is like driving a cart. Such a responsive steering wheel, like you are racing through the curves. And then the acceleration: 163 hp for a "small" car like that .
Just to let you know: my wife drove a VW Beetle 1.9 Tdi before the MINI and the difference is fenomenal .
I also like the interior with those clocks, central odometer,...

So my list of interest should be:

1. MINI Cooper S (and don't forget to buy that S ).
2. Audi A3 2.0 TDI chipped
3. BMW 120d (with some nice wheels, stock car is... so stock
4. BMW 320d
5. (old) A4

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PS: forget to mention, if you are interested in some pics and some comments about our MINI i would recommend you this site http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=24393&st=0
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If it's a 2nd car, my list would be like this:


1. BMW 120d
2. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (DSG rocks!)
3. MINI Cooper S
4. BMW 320d
5. A4 2,5TDI - old one... The 2,5 TDI engine is not a good engine :S
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Z4 coupe


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