What could be your next car?
11-14-2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='1054916' date='Nov 14 2009, 08:19 PM
My 550i lease ends October '10. I'll want something that compliments the Z4.
The BMW short list at this time is :F10 550i, M3 4 dr, X5 4.8, & X6 5.0. I will have to drive the competition but few other cars excite me at this time. Although, the Auto show is next weekend, something else might strike my fancy.
The BMW short list at this time is :F10 550i, M3 4 dr, X5 4.8, & X6 5.0. I will have to drive the competition but few other cars excite me at this time. Although, the Auto show is next weekend, something else might strike my fancy.
11-14-2009 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='1054674' date='Nov 14 2009, 02:18 PM
I am considering a porsche cayman S. I have even considered putting my car on lease trader, but I wont. It is fuel pump frustrations.
My next car will very likely be either a cayman S or an M3.
My next car will very likely be either a cayman S or an M3.
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11-15-2009 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1054918' date='Nov 14 2009, 08:23 PM
F10 550 will be a beast, especially after a tune. M3 would probably be more fun to drive as it is smaller. As for X5 and X6, I am just not into taller vehicles but some of the ones that I have seen at meets look very very nice.
11-15-2009 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='1055118' date='Nov 15 2009, 07:43 AM
I'm not crazy about big tall vehicles but I lost a lot of utility trading the X3 for the Z4. That would get it back.
11-15-2009 | 04:25 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530D touring
automatic gearbox
panoramic sunroof
titan-grey metallic
black comfort seats
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sunshades in rear doors
HUD
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voice control
sports suspension
PDC
cd-changer
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Auto-dimming mirrors
Dark-wood trim
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I think a prius or something 
In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.
In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.
11-15-2009 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 320d touring' post='1055140' date='Nov 15 2009, 02:25 PM
I think a prius or something In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.
In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.
11-15-2009 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 320d touring' post='1055140' date='Nov 15 2009, 03:25 PM
I think a prius or something In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.
In Holland they are going to charge taxes per drive mile depending on CO2 emmision starting 2012. For my 530d this tax will be 0,40 USD per mile.They are starting the taxation based on CO2 emissions here too, but it will be constant for the whole year. In addition to CO2 tax there will be other taxes too though.
Here's a table for CO2 tax:
edit: This will start next year.
11-15-2009 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1055119' date='Nov 15 2009, 07:46 AM
Big, tall vehicles make sense (to me) if you need more cargo space. I only need the space that a mid-sized sedan provides.
A guy even laughed at me putting them in the trunk of a Dodge Neon I once had.
11-15-2009 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='1055149' date='Nov 15 2009, 09:03 AM
I rarely need lots of space. Only when on long trips, running errands, or taking my bike somewhere to ride. Not too many folks fetch bales of pine needles in a BMW 550i. A guy even laughed at me putting them in the trunk of a Dodge Neon I once had.
A guy even laughed at me putting them in the trunk of a Dodge Neon I once had.