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12-14-2009, 09:33 PM | #67 |
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It's surprising that your folks would be OK with you illegally driving their car -- it's hard not to ask "what's up with that?" But at the end of the day this is a car forum, not a parenting forum/driving responsibility forum...
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My first car was a 1985 Firebird, that thing was a death trap,
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My first car was a 92 torqouise escort~~~!!!@!
I also think as long as i live in a busy downtown city area like now, i will never by a manual unless i can afford a daily driver, and a sports car . right now my sports coupe is my daily driver, go auto! |
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The $5000 price differential between the 128i and the 328i is hard to swallow. I've gotta think that the 128i is a bit more nimble and quick than the 328i because of its lower weight and shorter wheelbase... |
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I guess I'd invite you to get a manual 128i because it's a more fun car for a 16 year old....but its your car. But if you're STUCK on the automatic, I'd def go 128i, it's a lighter car.
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08-03-2011, 11:39 PM | #78 |
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just get a 330i
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08-04-2011, 12:20 AM | #79 |
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First off I wanna say that being in these forum I am slightly biased towards the 1 but I will try my best to be fair. I purchased a pre-owned 128i 6MT with 6k miles on it at a great price so I'm sure you will find one if you choose to go with the 1. Also I only drove stick once or twice before I bought my car and learned how the car really works within a week. I have driven it from philly to miami twice and it has been in the shop for a month. My loaner was a 2011 328i automatic so heres my comparison:
The 128i has amazing turning radius and noticeably tighter then the 328i given the shorter chassis. The feel is much lower to the ground then the 328i and much sportier in my opinion. However the comfort of the car is not compromised and long road trips are still very enjoyable. I made my trips in one shot only stopping for gas from philly to miami. If you love to drive a lot then the 128i may be up your ally. The best way I can describe the car is that it works telepathically, you have complete control over the car and you can make it do whatever you need it to do. All the "joy" adds make sense when you drive it because it really is a fun ride. As for the 328i auto, after a month of driving and 1,300 miles later I feel that its a great overall car. It has speed when you need it, mostly in sport mode or tiptronic, but definitely not as peppy or "energetic" as the 128i may seem. The ride is a bit smoother and higher. The first thing I noticed when I left my car and jumped in the 328i was the added space. I'm only 5'10 so I am completely at ease in my 1 but appreciated the added shoulder room. If you're lugging your buddies around like Turtle then the 3 would be better but no one buys a car for someone else's pleasure now do they? The 128i is a little more intimate so to speak in the cabin and the connection to the feel of the road is the same. the one series is like a 20 yr old super model, fun to go fast in and enjoyable every time where as the 3 series is that same model 10 years later, just a little bigger and a little heavier. If I were you I would search for the best deal because you can't go wrong with either car. Best of luck! |
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get a 6MT. it will make you a better driver . it will be harder or almost impossible to drive/text/call too. but at the same time it definitely forces you to be more engaged. i drove stick a few times on my friend's saturn but really learned on my 1 and wow, honestly, it was stressful since I had just moved on my own and had to work. I imagine flordia is pretty flat though, with plenty of room, quiet streets, and huge parking lots for you to learn and improve on. also, the reason you were told to break with two feet is probably for emergency purposes - if you had to slam the breaks you wouldn't stall if you came to a complete since you'd already be on the clutch.
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08-04-2011, 09:38 AM | #83 |
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$20k is a drop in the bucket compared to the average college loan payback. College tuition these days is outrageous! These institutions aren't running schools they're running businesses. Have some fun and get a car to create some memories to look back upon when you let yourself go. Haha.
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if your budegt is tight you should do not look at BMWs.. if you feel comfortable with spending $600/mo then enjoy your money otherwise it is dump to pay more than what you can afford..
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Is this a joke? I think BMW328 is having some fun with some members here. I am actually surprised by the number of quality responses that this thread has received. Come on....BMW328....you got us. But it's enough!
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