Do you regret retiring your BMW?
01-19-2009, 02:49 PM
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My Ride: e36 318i manual convertible top, 5 speed manual, calypso red/black soft top, cassette am/fm radio, heated sand leatherette seats, michelin mxv4 allseason tires (100% stock)
e60 545i sport package, 6 speed manual, sapphire black, 18" 124 wheels bridgestone runflats (summer) 17" rial salerno dunlop runflats (winter) navigation, satelite radio, winter package, PDC, sunshades, wood trim, dakota leather seats (100% stock)
As a mere ‟junior? enthusiast, I?ve only had the pleasure of owning two bimmers. I have a 545 e60 with a ton of the latest electronic gizmos and a e36 equipped like it was straight outta 1987. I loin lust after every Z4 M I spot but can?t imagine parting with my four banger 318i. Does anybody here have any regrets for retiring their bimmer before its time? If decommissioning was due, how did you know?
01-19-2009, 03:06 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by jrbmwenthusiast' post='771887' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:49 PM
As a mere ‟junior" enthusiast, I've only had the pleasure of owning two bimmers. I have a 545 e60 with a ton of the latest electronic gizmos and a e36 equipped like it was straight outta 1987. I loin lust after every Z4 M I spot but can't imagine parting with my four banger 318i. Does anybody here have any regrets for retiring their bimmer before its time? If decommissioning was due, how did you know?
01-24-2009, 12:33 PM
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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).
I miss my e46. It was a 325Ci, so basically the bottom of the line, but it was fun to drive. I autocrossed it a few times. The HK stereo was so much better than what I have now (I don't have the L7). I sold it due to an unexpected offer from a friend's gf, who liked it and wanted to buy it the next day. It was just a simpler, tighter car. I love my e60, and probably will feel the same way when it comes time to move on.
01-24-2009, 09:19 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Olivine Green w/ Beige leather interior, 6 spd manual, premium package, comfort access, cold weather package, heated rear seats.
2005 Acura MDX Touring Sage Brush Pearl w/ NAV, running boards, roof rack
1993 325is Calypso Red w/ Parchment leather interior, 5 spd manual. (Sold Nov 06)
I regret getting rid of my 1993 325is. I was the original owner and the car was immaculate. At the time, I thought it was impractical for me to have two cars. Now I wish I had kept it.
01-28-2009, 04:40 PM
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My Ride: 330CI & 545I
I wish I still had my 330CI, I loved that car. 180,000km and I did nothing but oil changes, tires and one set of brakes. I had more problems with my 545 in the first week than I did owning my 330 for thee years. If this was my first BMW I would never buy one again. Thank god I had a great experience in my last car.
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