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      09-11-2018, 12:41 PM   #1
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What would you buy to replace your 1 series?

I bought my '09 128i to replace my last daily driver that was nearing the end of its life. I know the 128i won't be cheap to maintain (and I hate how reliant it is on computers), but I'm willing to put in the money and time for such a fun little car. Call me crazy, but I'd rather sink 10K into maintaining and upgrading a car that I love, vs almost any new car available today. New cars just don't do it for me.

If I had to pick an alternative I'd go with the 2019 WRX STI. It's not exactly analog, but it does still reward/punish driving skills. The Civic Type R looks like a dream to drive, but it's hideous and requires a $5k+ dealer markup.

So what car would get you out of your 1 series?
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      09-11-2018, 12:48 PM   #2
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      09-11-2018, 12:52 PM   #3
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Nothing on the 'new' market is really that interesting to me.

Maybe the new BMW Supra mish mosh, but even that looks like it's going to be boring.

If/When I replace the M, it'll probably be older.
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      09-11-2018, 12:54 PM   #4
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      09-11-2018, 01:01 PM   #5
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So many options...

If I did new and needed to haul my kid maybe GTI, if new and 2 seats is OK maybe a Miata, go for it and do a convertible as well. Subaru WRX or STI is a contender but I can't get excited about it, but perhaps the BRZ though.

A 1-2 year old 2-series might do it, or an A3. Maybe time to own a cheap Porsche i.e. Cayman or Boxster. Corvette?

Z's are way, way overdue for an overhaul Mustang / Camaro I feel are cool but too big.

Hell I'm all over the map. Glad I'm not actually faced with this decision.
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      09-11-2018, 01:08 PM   #6
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Probably either a 4 series or a mk7.5 R
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      09-11-2018, 01:10 PM   #7
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I have a 135 so a little different than your situation. However, I find it very difficult to find a worthy replacement. I would consider an M2, RS3, M4 or possibly M3. I also like the X4 M40i.
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      09-11-2018, 01:13 PM   #8
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I bought my 128i to replace my Mercedes CLK 500. Much more fun to drive, if a little slower.

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Test drove a Golf R last year. Thought it was solid and fun to drive, and affordable as a new car. Plus its great utility.
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If I could find a Cayman I could afford, that would probably be first on the list, though the ND Miata RF is quite tempting. Anything other than those two would be much older: maybe a pristine late E30 318is or E36 318ti.
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      09-11-2018, 01:49 PM   #11
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an M, Cayman S, or 911. More than likely it'd be an older car as the new models bore me.
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      09-11-2018, 02:09 PM   #12
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Pretty much what I expected. There aren't many new cars available today that can match the excitement of the 1 series without spending some serious cash.

I think the Miata and BRZ/GT-86 equal the fun factor but lose out as daily drivers. Unless something dramatically special arrives (2nd gen Toybaru, Z replacement, new S2000), I'll be sticking with my 128i for many years to come.
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I've contemplated this myself. For me, I'd consider either a GTI or golf R. I did just replace my '12 128 with a nicer '13 128. This one will be a long term car for me....
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New 5.0 liter Mustang GT with 10 speed automatic trans. (460 hp)
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New: Mustang GT350R. 8200rpm is best rpm.

Used: Another 1'er. Maybe a 328i Wagon with all the parts from my car, so I can share with friends.
Probably that or E92 M3.

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I've contemplated this myself. For me, I'd consider either a GTI or golf R. I did just replace my '12 128 with a nicer '13 128. This one will be a long term car for me....
The R is nice, i should know i owned one for 6 months before i returned that unreliable machine back to VW for a full refund, their warranty is just a name.
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Cayman or Boxster, which is what I almost bought before my car. Certainly not a newer BMW as I don't see anything they've made since (2, 3, 4) as being my kind of car. Except maybe an M2 or M3 just to see what a real M is like.

Maybe an Audi A7 if I wanted more space and could afford to keep it running. Those things are ****ing beautiful.
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      09-11-2018, 04:05 PM   #18
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Im thinking M2C
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      09-11-2018, 04:13 PM   #19
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New 5.0 liter Mustang GT with 10 speed automatic trans. (460 hp)
The power is tempting, just not tempting enough for me anyway (and I'd suffer an extra few 10ths to have the 6-speed). I haven't driven the 2018 refresh, but the 16/17 Mustangs still feel sloppy to me. I have an S197 Bullitt Mustang and I love it dearly, but it's a fun cruiser not a driver like the 128i. I know the new Mustangs will put down similar numbers to an M3, but it's the way they feel when they do it that makes all the difference.

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The R is nice, i should know i owned one for 6 months before i returned that unreliable machine back to VW for a full refund, their warranty is just a name.
This and the lack of a 2-door hatch are my reasons for passing on the R. I love the way they drive when new, but I'm scared about long-term reliability...and that's from a BMW owner.
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The power is tempting, just not tempting enough for me anyway (and I'd suffer an extra few 10ths to have the 6-speed). I haven't driven the 2018 refresh, but the 16/17 Mustangs still feel sloppy to me. I have an S197 Bullitt Mustang and I love it dearly, but it's a fun cruiser not a driver like the 128i. I know the new Mustangs will put down similar numbers to an M3, but it's the way they feel when they do it that makes all the difference.



This and the lack of a 2-door hatch are my reasons for passing on the R. I love the way they drive when new, but I'm scared about long-term reliability...and that's from a BMW owner.
I haven't driven a Mustang GT but I believe you in the handling department. Nothing I ever owned has handled like a BMW. And I've had 3 different BMW's in my past. The 135i is the most fun, most powerful and most expensive (for maintenance) car I ever owned.
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New: Mustang GT350R. 8200rpm is best rpm.
That sound!

PS - some guy writes in the "comments" section of this video that it's not an R but who cares anyway. Another guy says it's not stock exhaust. I wouldn't know. All I know is it sounds awesome!

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In case anybody does care or wants to know, here are the differences between the GT350 and GT350R:

https://dustrunnersauto.com/gt350-vs-gt350r/
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