Would you buy a BMW again
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Originally Posted by higher' post='1008121' date='Sep 15 2009, 06:33 AM
I think Chris Bangle really screwed up the brand with pretty awful designs. And Run Flats are a total dissaster.
So presently BMW have a conbination of poor design and poor ride / handling - both previously iconic BMW trade marks
I can't think how it could be worse for BMW right now - hence their poor sales figures.
The new designs and better ride / handling is seeping through and the 08/09 cars are much better
After 10 years of owning BMW's these past 2 years really tested my brand loyalty.
I only have to drive a rental car to see just how good a beemer is though !
As for pulling out of F1. BMW were definately 'bitch-slapped' by Mercedes. Or should that be a 'pimp slap ?
Whatever, Merc obliterated them and their engineering very publically and they did it with purpose in mind.
Check out a really funny Bangle robot article on the (sniff petrol). web site.
So presently BMW have a conbination of poor design and poor ride / handling - both previously iconic BMW trade marks
I can't think how it could be worse for BMW right now - hence their poor sales figures.
The new designs and better ride / handling is seeping through and the 08/09 cars are much better
After 10 years of owning BMW's these past 2 years really tested my brand loyalty.
I only have to drive a rental car to see just how good a beemer is though !
As for pulling out of F1. BMW were definately 'bitch-slapped' by Mercedes. Or should that be a 'pimp slap ?
Whatever, Merc obliterated them and their engineering very publically and they did it with purpose in mind.
Check out a really funny Bangle robot article on the (sniff petrol). web site.
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You got it the wrong way around. Run flats prevent total disaster
Yep, Mercedes really handed BMW their ass in F1. There's no doubt about that one. Two years of McLaren up top and then a year of Brawn doing it with the same engine, and now recently McLaren bringing a renewed challenge.
What about a link to this robot article?
As for pulling out of F1. BMW were definately 'bitch-slapped' by Mercedes. Or should that be a 'pimp slap ?
Whatever, Merc obliterated them and their engineering very publically and they did it with purpose in mind.
Check out a really funny Bangle robot article on the (sniff petrol). web site.
Whatever, Merc obliterated them and their engineering very publically and they did it with purpose in mind.
Check out a really funny Bangle robot article on the (sniff petrol). web site.
What about a link to this robot article?
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My Ride: 2006 550i w/sport package, comfort access, nav, cold weather package, rear heated seats, pdc
After six weeks, 1,200 miles (my '06 550i sport package has 62,000 total) I'd have to say: YES! This is by far the finest vehicle I've had the good fortune to own. It makes me smile just looking at it in the garage. And driving it. The perfectly dialed in suspension handles everything from smooth to beat up to expansion joints and everything in between without upsetting the chassis or the driver! And the V8. Gotta love that V8. Power when I want it and decent enough fuel economy. And I even like iDrive!
But, reading about all the problems people have experienced does leave me wondering what I may have gotten myself into. But, it's one day at a time. Just because someone else's car has had a problem doesn't mean mine will. And so far, all the days have been good. Ask me again in 5 years....
But, reading about all the problems people have experienced does leave me wondering what I may have gotten myself into. But, it's one day at a time. Just because someone else's car has had a problem doesn't mean mine will. And so far, all the days have been good. Ask me again in 5 years....
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Originally Posted by r1200gs' post='1008257' date='Sep 15 2009, 06:01 PM
Just because someone else's car has had a problem doesn't mean mine will. And so far, all the days have been good. Ask me again in 5 years....
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='1008260' date='Sep 15 2009, 11:04 AM
... It was covered by the warranty so I've paid nothing in 11 months
My only repair was a minor oil leak which the dealer covered within the first 30 days. They didn't have to as the limited warranty didn't cover it, but they did. Very stand up on their part. (Motorwerks BMW in Bloomington, MN.) They also did an oil change before I took delivery even though the computer didn't say it was due.
Otherwise, I'm just getting it caught up on routine maintenance. I just did a transmission service (ouch) and rear end service. Hopefully there'll be nothing to report going forward except for routine maintenance.
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PS- I've read on this site that a number of people have beef with teh run flats, but I have not read why..
Also every aspect of the car drives significantly better with regular tires, it handles better, it doesn?t tramline on our crappy roads, its quieter, rides smoother, has better turn in and much better traction, especially on damp roads.
What ever model BMW you have the driving dynamics will be 50% better with high quality normal tires vs. run flats.
Also if run flats are so good why does Audi and Mercedes and Lexus avoid them like the plague?
And although run flats let you keep going for some amount of miles there are also cases of folks being far from home and needing to replace a run flat only to find no one has any in stock for miles forcing them to find the closest dealer and pay $350 or more for one tire. So the run flat may prevent you from being immediately stranded but may strand you for longer far from home.
With regular tires I don't have to wait for flat bed. I can change a tire and use my spare to get home.
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You still can get parts for manual trannys though.
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Originally Posted by r1200gs' post='1008276' date='Sep 15 2009, 11:25 AM
I'm violating the first rule of owning a BMW: Never own a BMW without a warranty!
BMWs are tough cars. With proper maintenance, they will last and last. Ask me how I know.
PS: swajames, DD_545i - totally agree with you on all your points. Well said.
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Shit if i have cash, i would buy a new one again man. Merz isnt my type man. But hey, if you want style, speed or JDM, you should try Acuras man. Im fking hate Lexus ever since, cuz there was one time, this white dude was driving the is250 AWD and kind eye balling me, and criticize my old TL-s i had before. I was going to school with some friends and my shit is too low for speeding. And he was like cutting me, waving around infront of me, hitting the brake and took off with a middle finger. LOL i was like wtf. Some lexus drivers are dumb asses.