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05-23-2011, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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05-23-2011, 10:23 AM | #3 |
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Not looking for that new/expensive of a 1 series and I'm not looking to take any "hit" on a car I just bought a week ago. If a convenient deal comes up I'll take it, if not I'll just keep driving the 3. It will be easier to resell down the line vs a 1 anyway and I only plan on keeping whatever car 1-2 yrs tops.
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05-24-2011, 02:22 PM | #5 |
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If I had an Elise and Mini, I'd gladly welcome a slightly larger vehicle. The back seat on the 3 is so much more comfortable than the 1. I'd try getting used to it.
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My thinking is that I'd rather drive a car I'm in by myself 90% that is more fun than to make someone else more comfortable for the rare occasions I have more than 1 passenger. I was fine dd'ing the S2000 as far as size/room etc goes, it was the sound, slightly harsh ride etc that made me do the swap. That aside, the 3 does have some nice features that the 1 does not have. But I do like the looks of the 1 and relative rareness compared to the 3 series. I'm not going to do a swap if I'll lose any money, more or less looking to do it if it's a lateral move with no $ out of my pocket. I don't dislike the 335i Coupe, I just don't love it. |
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05-24-2011, 09:37 PM | #7 |
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If I had the Elise and Mini, I'd take the 3 over the 1 any day. Love the extra bit of luxury and room it offers over the 1. I don't have several vehicles, so I picked what I thought is the best all-rounder.
All I'm saying is I'd give it a little more time before rushing out of the 3 and into a 1. I've logged many hours on both cars and they are not vastly different as far as performance and overall driving feel goes.
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05-24-2011, 10:06 PM | #8 |
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I have an elise and had the same feeling about the "bigness" of the 3, so I know what you mean (got a 135 even though it's a little less practical for us as a result). But that was a test drive, not living with it for a while so don't know how the relationship with it would have evolved.
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05-25-2011, 08:48 AM | #10 |
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How do you buy a car then have buyers remorse a week later? Sounds like you didnt test drive the car enough.
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I'd start by installing the clutch bumpstop. Dirt cheap mod (< $15) that shortens the clutch lever travel. If the shifter throw is too long, look into a short shift kit. I have the BMW performance SSK and I feel that it is the perfect balance between throw length and notchiness.
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Haven't found a 1, Cayman S, or anything else to buy in the immediate future so I'm just going to keep the car. Thanks for all the advice. Last edited by CosmosMpower; 05-26-2011 at 09:03 AM.. |
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Glad to hear you decided to keep the 3. The trans can be addressed with the CDV delete and SSK. Won't be the same feels as the S2K but a considerable improvement. Enjoy!!!
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