PLEASE make me stop!!
10-07-2009, 10:39 AM
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Okay, since I work at a dealership, I get great deals on parts. The problem is that I can't stop buying BMW Miniatures. For those of you who are inexperienced or have maybe seen a few packaged at Toys R Us, there is a HUGE difference. Real BMW Miniature models are virtual exact replicas of the cars, many with working seat belts, real carpeting, leather upholstery and detailed engine compartments. The 1:18 is the most popular size and what I cannot stop myself from buying. So far, in little over a month I have purchased 2 Art Cars, both of which come in plastic display cases; one by Frank Stella and the other by Sandro Chia. I have also purchased a blue 3.0 CSI, blue 750il, black E46 M3 convertible, silver 2002ti and a white 507 convertible. This is highly addicting and I caution anyone to consider their purchase carefully. At between $70-$145 each, it's not a cheap endeavor. I guess that it's cheaper then crack but no less addictive.
10-07-2009, 10:47 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Going to be hard to talk you out of it, I have quite a collection myself, mostly 1:18 scale and occupies 3 bookcases in my home office (all in cases or my sons would tear them apart). Just remember, it's better than crack 
10-07-2009, 11:12 AM
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Your right, it ain't cheap.........
I have spent around 3k in total on models, and I too have to stop lol, not all my models on show here !
Wish I had bloody started with 1/43 scale instead, much simpler and many more to choose from !
I have spent around 3k in total on models, and I too have to stop lol, not all my models on show here !
Wish I had bloody started with 1/43 scale instead, much simpler and many more to choose from !
10-07-2009, 11:13 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
lol.. it could be worse.. your certainly putting money back into the company.. 
10-07-2009, 11:28 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by melimel' post='1026990' date='Oct 7 2009, 03:13 PM
lol.. it could be worse.. your certainly putting money back into the company..
10-07-2009, 11:36 AM
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Hmmmmmm. The question is, do any of you have the smashed up dealer edition X5 to commemorate the 5 star crash rating?? I DO!! Hahahahahahahaha!!
10-07-2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1027008' date='Oct 7 2009, 03:39 PM
That is too cool!!!! I love it!! Dammit, now you are making me spend more $$$!!! As if mods weren't enough
10-07-2009, 12:28 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
* Guilty of the same affliction!* 
I've collected them for years!! 
I've collected them for years!!
