A very tough choice for the driving enthusiast.

aesthetect · 08-28-2007, 03:31 PM

id probably be a bit more cautious in a $170,000 car as well. at least until i was very confident.

shit ill probably even be cautious in the 1er for a long time.

ice13water · 08-28-2007, 07:20 PM

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Mmm 16yr old in an Exige thinking it's a good thing you wouldn't be able to afford it unless you are the most mature grown up 16year old on the planet. I know I would have off'd myself at that age with such a machine or a 135 too. Good thing I could only afford a ford escort

ha im allways tempted to see what any car i drive can do but i manage to contain my self and ive droven cars that other kids woulld have killed them selvs in i have my cousins elise right now left if for me while he went with his gf to visit her parents the fastest ive gone was 95 on a highway cause my dad was driving his town car faster then me so i had to show him whos boss

ice13water · 08-28-2007, 07:24 PM

and im probably getting a s2000 may2008 ish

ducati · 08-29-2007, 07:50 AM

S2000's are sweet. Congrats!! It's great to have a 2-seater, you are never the designated driver

LonghornTX · 08-29-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ice13water

and im probably getting a s2000 may2008 ish

Are you going to get the CR?

ice13water · 08-29-2007, 01:37 PM

probably not i dont like the spoiler and im lookin to get a used one

edit// i acutlly love the look but i probably wont be able to buy a new one if i could i would have gotten a 135

techlogik · 08-29-2007, 07:06 PM

Next person to mention Mazda, Evo, or WRX on a BMW forum gets a ban I say. They aren't even close comparisons...crappy short warranties, no maintenance covered and rice plastic interiors...exactly why I don't own any of those mentioned above.

ducati · 08-30-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by techlogik

Next person to mention Mazda, Evo, or WRX on a BMW forum gets a ban I say. They aren't even close comparisons...crappy short warranties, no maintenance covered and rice plastic interiors...exactly why I don't own any of those mentioned above.

Yes, what a great idea. Ban anyone who discusses a "driver's car" and put them all in 335i's.

Give me a break. Pray to the altar of BMW elsewhere.

atasty39 · 09-01-2007, 02:22 AM

Well, as a person who used to own an NB Miata what a surprise to see it discussed on a BMW forum! I am also very surprised that so many others have owned them and even know about Miata.net! What shouldn't surprise me so much is that driving enthusiasts like discussing great driving cars and Mazdas and BMWs are just that. I just got a smile on my face thinking about driving in the twisties with the top down and the sun shining.

damian · 09-04-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by techlogik

Next person to mention Mazda, Evo, or WRX on a BMW forum gets a ban I say. They aren't even close comparisons...crappy short warranties, no maintenance covered and rice plastic interiors...exactly why I don't own any of those mentioned above.

Nice reminder of why it's taken me so long to decide to buy a BMW...

Genericuser1 · 09-04-2007, 03:51 PM

Lets see 4 year 50k miles B2B and 5 year 60k on the powertrain yep crappy warranty.

You would be surprised how many brands get cross shopped by an enthusiast especially when you factor in most cars are worth under 50% after 3 years.

Also drive an Evo, STI, and RX8 back to back with a 335i on a challenging road/course with lots of turns and see how they compare.

I would not be surprised if the next version Evo soundly beats the new M3. Then again I'm thinking the 135 will be able to also.

Klinn · 09-04-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by damian

Nice reminder of why it's taken me so long to decide to buy a BMW...

Heh-heh, there are trolls for every brand, it seems. :smile: Just gotta ignore them and concentrate of the joy of driving...

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Next person to mention Mazda, Evo, or WRX on a BMW forum gets a ban I say. They aren't even close comparisons...crappy short warranties, no maintenance covered and rice plastic interiors...

I can only compare the items you mentioned for Mazda, haven't owned any of the others:

1) "crappy short warranties": In Canada, BMW=4 years all inclusive, Mazda=3 years all incl, 5 years powertrain. So it's a bit of a wash.

2) "no maintenance covered": Thank goodness for that! It's well known that BMW drastically cut back the maintenance intervals when they went to the "covered" plan. That's why we have to be so careful buying a used BMW, just in case the previous owner has only done the bare minimum specified, which is not really good enough to maintain a vehicle. For more info on this, check the forums or Bimmer mag.

3) "rice plastic interiors": Sure, I think my E46's interior looks higher quality than my NB Miata's, but then again the BMW cost almost twice as much when new! Apples & oranges.

Any other "logik" you would like to discuss? :biggrin:

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atasty39 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	Well, as a person who used to own an NB Miata what a surprise to see it discussed on a BMW forum! I am also very surprised that so many others have owned them and even know about Miata.net! What shouldn't surprise me so much is that driving enthusiasts like discussing great driving cars and Mazdas and BMWs are just that. I just got a smile on my face thinking about driving in the twisties with the top down and the sun shining.
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Genericuser1 Captain 22 Rep 661 Posts Drives: M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Lets see 4 year 50k miles B2B and 5 year 60k on the powertrain yep crappy warranty. You would be surprised how many brands get cross shopped by an enthusiast especially when you factor in most cars are worth under 50% after 3 years. Also drive an Evo, STI, and RX8 back to back with a 335i on a challenging road/course with lots of turns and see how they compare. I would not be surprised if the next version Evo soundly beats the new M3. Then again I'm thinking the 135 will be able to also.
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