Whats The Best Car You Ever Owned?

M2 · 07-31-2009, 02:08 PM

the BEST would be my 330Cic but the most fun car to drive that I have owned was my 2006 Cooper S.

Papa13 · 07-31-2009, 03:51 PM

Short list,

4. 99' e46 328i
3. 01' e53 X5 3.0i
2. 06' e90 330i
1. 09' e82 135i - Hellll yeaaa

mattssi · 08-01-2009, 12:52 AM

My 99 Civic Si / EBP!, but this would be second to my 2001 IS300 with numerous mods including a SRT II turbo kit. That car was awesome.

It is carbon fiber...I probably wouldn't do the paint scheme again, but hey - ya learn!

jibaholic101 · 08-01-2009, 12:55 AM

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Why would sell that

i trade stocks for a living and needed to invest in something right on the spot, so i had to lose that car, the investment however was a huge success and i profited hugely from it. however, life without a bull is difficult, i am looking for the right murcielago 6 speed to fill my void

Harry135 · 08-01-2009, 06:39 AM

WOW Papa13, gotta say thats one of the nicest 135's on here for sure and that pic is awesome with the Hollywood hills backdrop.....

Thought I'd post these - my 2nd favorite running a close second to my 325i compact (original post)
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Norcal135 · 08-01-2009, 11:45 AM

The car I drove in high school - my mother's 1973 Buick Century with the big bench seat in front and the big rear seat

...oh, did you mean favorite car to drive - that would be my 135!

Terrance28 · 08-02-2009, 12:55 PM

My e92 is the best but the next one was my 06 GTO, if I didn't lose that thing in a flood I would still have it. Next would be my 04 M3.

BoostedTerp · 08-02-2009, 09:35 PM

Used to have a blown 05 Mustang GT...I miss it a lot. The car pumped out nearly 500 to the wheels and laid the smackdown on a lot of much more expensive sports cars running around

Misterted · 08-15-2009, 12:44 AM

The absolute best car I ave ever owned was my 1990 E30 BMW M3.
There will never be another.
However, my current 135i Vert comes close. It is the 2nd best car I have ever owned.

orangeman1026 · 08-15-2009, 02:17 PM

I have to say it is the 135. There is something about it. But my old e36 will always hold a very special place.

Add1ct · 08-15-2009, 03:35 PM

objectively speaking, my e46 coupe, I haven't run across many, if any, cars built like the e46.

subjectively speaking, my 2002 modded mustang gt, there was just something about that one.

overall though, my 135i!!! because it combines all the niceties of the e46 with all the power and might of the mustang, with a build quality somewhere in between

busyguy8 · 08-16-2009, 12:35 AM

This was tough as I've gone through too many, but I have to say, my old G35 was the most reliable car I ever owned, it handled nicely stock, and was fairly peppy (although very light on torque

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My e46 M3 was a great car, although a bit slower than I expected with the SMG.

My 2000 S4 was probably the funnest modded car I had as it was very easy to modify.

My current 09 135 is a great car, but I hate the reliability factor of this car with a passion.

freshwhite335 · 08-16-2009, 11:58 AM

my family's first BMW, a brand new 2001 530iA. My mom drove that for 6 years and 85000 miles with barely an issue. We had to pry it out of her hands when the alternator went. She's had 2 E65s and now an F01 since then, so she's happy. But she still talks about her 5. That car is the reason I think we'll always have an E39 in the family. We had a CPO 2000 528i while we had the 530 and now we have an E39 M5 in Carbon Black/Caramel with 44k on it,

Add1ct · 08-16-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by freshwhite335

my family's first BMW, a brand new 2001 530iA. My mom drove that for 6 years and 85000 miles with barely an issue. We had to pry it out of her hands when the alternator went. She's had 2 E65s and now an F01 since then, so she's happy. But she still talks about her 5. That car is the reason I think we'll always have an E39 in the family. We had a CPO 2000 528i while we had the 530 and now we have an E39 M5 in Carbon Black/Caramel with 44k on it,

e39 widely regarded as among the top BMWs ever, and by it's owners present and past as probably the best ever, can't disagree with you on this one. I've never had one but I live in a pretty nice area and there are still people holding onto these guys don't think the current 5 does anything for them.

StuartM · 08-16-2009, 01:56 PM

After 7 Audis, and a few VW's, I can honestly say my 135i is the best car I have ever owned, I love this car

JimD · 08-16-2009, 04:54 PM

My 128i vert is the nicest car I have owned but "best" is hard to define. Most fun? Most reliable? Lowest cost transportation?

My Fiat 124 spyder was very fun but also very unreliable. It's replacement was a Ford Festiva. Might have been an over reaction but it was completely reliable, never broke in 80K miles, and consistently got over 40 mpg. Cheapest transportation I've had. But a cheap economy car is not so much fun.

My first car was a 66 mustang. Even handicaped by a 6 cylinder, it was fun. And it was reliable. But best??

I am on my second Suzuki SUV. I gave my first to my son after driving it 9 years and doing no repairs (just gas, tires, brakes (once), and changing transmission and rear end fluid). My son got 3 more years out of it and replaced a water pump - I don't know if it even needed it. My second is a 2006 and a much better vehicle. It has been completely reliable. I will keep it to avoid too many back-and-forth-to-work miles on my 128 and because I need it to put the boat in the water. The first SUV was too underpowered to be "best". The second is a canidate but it has shims burried under a complex two length intake system and a oil filter in a nasty location so I don't think it can be "best".

There were also several company cars but they were just family sedans. OK but not "best".

Too early to be sure but so far I would say my 128i is "best" but after less than a month I can't say that for sure. If it doesn't have any nasty traits, it will definitely be my "best".

Jim

BlackjackMulligan · 08-18-2009, 02:37 PM

2005 Porsche Boxster. Carmon Red Metallic (burgandy) over Sand Beige Leather. Stunning vehicle....

xt4tic · 08-18-2009, 02:40 PM

The actual 130i ^^

isitspringyet · 08-18-2009, 03:28 PM

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Long ago and far away, a 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro. Lots of fun in the rain in the mountains of North Carolina! The 135i kills it in lots of ways, but it was a solid machine.

capri · 12-04-2012, 08:32 PM

Best car i've own is the 2011 BMW 135i
Best cars I've driven: Porsche 997 and Porsche 991

Jmanscotch · 12-04-2012, 09:22 PM

1967 1602 4MT and extremely underpowered...but produced the biggest smiles I've ever experienced while driving!

I enjoyed it so much, I drove too spirited and made a fire extinguisher go off in it, HA!

Nkryptd1 · 12-05-2012, 01:45 AM

Hands down my 2005 Evo VIII SSL!

07-31-2009, 02:08 PM	#45
M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	the BEST would be my 330Cic but the most fun car to drive that I have owned was my 2006 Cooper S. __________________ MM
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07-31-2009, 03:51 PM	#46
Papa13 Go Gators! 90 Rep 1,621 Posts Drives: e82 / e90 / e53 / e46 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa / SoCal iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Short list, 4. 99' e46 328i 3. 01' e53 X5 3.0i 2. 06' e90 330i 1. 09' e82 135i - Hellll yeaaa Attached Images __________________ e90 M-Tech 330i JB/Terra / e82 n54 135i AW/CR 420rwhp 444rwtq - RIP e53 X5 4.8is M///BLUE/M///SUEDE - 357whp 369wtq - The Snow Beast! n54 135i JB/CR JB4 FBO - Tc Kline D/A Coils - 11.5 @ 122mph 1/4 mile 18' Blue/Black SEL Premium R-Line 4 Motion Tiguan - Mods on order
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08-01-2009, 12:52 AM	#47
mattssi Major 876 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR iTrader: (1)	My 99 Civic Si / EBP!, but this would be second to my 2001 IS300 with numerous mods including a SRT II turbo kit. That car was awesome. It is carbon fiber...I probably wouldn't do the paint scheme again, but hey - ya learn!
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08-01-2009, 06:39 AM	#49
Harry135 Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Worcestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	WOW Papa13, gotta say thats one of the nicest 135's on here for sure and that pic is awesome with the Hollywood hills backdrop..... Thought I'd post these - my 2nd favorite running a close second to my 325i compact (original post)
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08-01-2009, 11:45 AM	#50
Norcal135 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135 BSM/CR, 3 pedals Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marin County, CA - north of the Golden Gate, left of everywhere iTrader: (0)	The car I drove in high school - my mother's 1973 Buick Century with the big bench seat in front and the big rear seat ...oh, did you mean favorite car to drive - that would be my 135!
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08-02-2009, 12:55 PM	#51
Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	My e92 is the best but the next one was my 06 GTO, if I didn't lose that thing in a flood I would still have it. Next would be my 04 M3. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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08-02-2009, 09:35 PM	#52
BoostedTerp First Lieutenant 19 Rep 314 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Used to have a blown 05 Mustang GT...I miss it a lot. The car pumped out nearly 500 to the wheels and laid the smackdown on a lot of much more expensive sports cars running around
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08-15-2009, 12:44 AM	#53
Misterted Maniac with a BMW 13 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2020 330 X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	The absolute best car I ave ever owned was my 1990 E30 BMW M3. There will never be another. However, my current 135i Vert comes close. It is the 2nd best car I have ever owned. __________________ 2021 330i X-Drive MSport 2019 X3 3.0 Phytonic Blue Metallic/Black 2020 228xi GC Black
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08-15-2009, 02:17 PM	#54
orangeman1026 Private First Class 2 Rep 170 Posts Drives: UNO 09 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	I have to say it is the 135. There is something about it. But my old e36 will always hold a very special place. __________________ 09 135i
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08-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#55
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	objectively speaking, my e46 coupe, I haven't run across many, if any, cars built like the e46. subjectively speaking, my 2002 modded mustang gt, there was just something about that one. overall though, my 135i!!! because it combines all the niceties of the e46 with all the power and might of the mustang, with a build quality somewhere in between __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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08-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#56
busyguy8 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 280 Posts Drives: '11 Black Saphire/Black 135 6M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	This was tough as I've gone through too many, but I have to say, my old G35 was the most reliable car I ever owned, it handled nicely stock, and was fairly peppy (although very light on torque ) My e46 M3 was a great car, although a bit slower than I expected with the SMG. My 2000 S4 was probably the funnest modded car I had as it was very easy to modify. My current 09 135 is a great car, but I hate the reliability factor of this car with a passion.
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08-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#57
freshwhite335 Colonel 146 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	my family's first BMW, a brand new 2001 530iA. My mom drove that for 6 years and 85000 miles with barely an issue. We had to pry it out of her hands when the alternator went. She's had 2 E65s and now an F01 since then, so she's happy. But she still talks about her 5. That car is the reason I think we'll always have an E39 in the family. We had a CPO 2000 528i while we had the 530 and now we have an E39 M5 in Carbon Black/Caramel with 44k on it, __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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08-16-2009, 01:56 PM	#59
StuartM Private 8 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 135i M Sport Coupé Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guernsey Channel Islands iTrader: (0)	After 7 Audis, and a few VW's, I can honestly say my 135i is the best car I have ever owned, I love this car
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08-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#60
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	My 128i vert is the nicest car I have owned but "best" is hard to define. Most fun? Most reliable? Lowest cost transportation? My Fiat 124 spyder was very fun but also very unreliable. It's replacement was a Ford Festiva. Might have been an over reaction but it was completely reliable, never broke in 80K miles, and consistently got over 40 mpg. Cheapest transportation I've had. But a cheap economy car is not so much fun. My first car was a 66 mustang. Even handicaped by a 6 cylinder, it was fun. And it was reliable. But best?? I am on my second Suzuki SUV. I gave my first to my son after driving it 9 years and doing no repairs (just gas, tires, brakes (once), and changing transmission and rear end fluid). My son got 3 more years out of it and replaced a water pump - I don't know if it even needed it. My second is a 2006 and a much better vehicle. It has been completely reliable. I will keep it to avoid too many back-and-forth-to-work miles on my 128 and because I need it to put the boat in the water. The first SUV was too underpowered to be "best". The second is a canidate but it has shims burried under a complex two length intake system and a oil filter in a nasty location so I don't think it can be "best". There were also several company cars but they were just family sedans. OK but not "best". Too early to be sure but so far I would say my 128i is "best" but after less than a month I can't say that for sure. If it doesn't have any nasty traits, it will definitely be my "best". Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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08-18-2009, 02:37 PM	#61
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	2005 Porsche Boxster. Carmon Red Metallic (burgandy) over Sand Beige Leather. Stunning vehicle.... __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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08-18-2009, 02:40 PM	#62
xt4tic -d· ·b- 5 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Barcelona iTrader: (0)	The actual 130i ^^ __________________ ///м
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08-18-2009, 03:28 PM	#63
isitspringyet Member 2 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '98 SLK, '03 TL/S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Long ago and far away, a 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro. Lots of fun in the rain in the mountains of North Carolina! The 135i kills it in lots of ways, but it was a solid machine. __________________ AW 135i, MT, Black/Walnut, Sport, Premium
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12-04-2012, 08:32 PM	#64
capri Private First Class 18 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	Best car i've own is the 2011 BMW 135i Best cars I've driven: Porsche 997 and Porsche 991 Last edited by capri; 12-05-2012 at 08:47 PM..
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12-04-2012, 09:22 PM	#65
Jmanscotch is a Texan 49 Rep 387 Posts Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (6)	1967 1602 4MT and extremely underpowered...but produced the biggest smiles I've ever experienced while driving! I enjoyed it so much, I drove too spirited and made a fire extinguisher go off in it, HA! __________________ *- Jake*
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12-05-2012, 01:45 AM	#66
Nkryptd1 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Colorado iTrader: (0)	Hands down my 2005 Evo VIII SSL!
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