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02-01-2011, 11:18 AM | #24 |
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No offense taken. Yeah I will have to look for a cpo. I am single no fam 22 years old and don't have any school loans so I can justify spending 300 a month on a car loan. I just don't want a headache.
I am young and figure I may as well get a small car while I still can before I have to fit a wife and kids in a 135i coupe haha. |
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So far I hadn't heard much to send me running. I will be in a decent amount of snow, but driving in snow is just about common sense and being safe.
So, what year is the one I should be looking for? Any options that are a must without being unnecessary and driving up cost? What are the differences in years? What exactly is included in the m sports package? What are the normal terms or a CPO vehicle? I love the black but also like the white. The other colors I like but are out of the question(unless it's an unbeatable price). Manual transmission, sports m package. What would be a reasonable price for me to pay and where is the best place to find CPO? Thanks a lot guys, there's nothing that compares to hearing it straight from the horses mouth. |
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Hey dude, I'm forty with a kid and wife
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02-01-2011, 01:21 PM | #29 |
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If you are going to buy an Evo I would go with an Evo IX or a pre hatch STi. The 135i is in another league in all categories though from these cars as I've owned all 3.
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Yeah definitely completely different classes. But I am open for anything, I just need a fun car. I could get away with a 135i in the snow but I would look forward to it with an sti or Evo like I do with the s4.
It jut snowed about 6 inches in a couple hours where I work and I'm excited to go drive. Probably wouldn't get this feeling with a 135i... But it's only ~10 days out of the year. So I won't make my decision based on the weather for 2.7% of the year. |
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Evo IX, STi great cars but a little plasticky inside. If you just want a fun car both are great - but the BMW is a nicer, more classy cabin and a little tamer...and what about a 2007+ S4?
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F-350 Crew Cab Honda Odyssey Mini Cooper S Audi A6 MB E350 VW GTI Honda Pilot Multiple Ducatis, street and race I think car ownership is cyclical. You start out with something fun/ small, face the realities of family life and get practical, then finally reach a point when you can justify owning multiple vehicles with specific purposes. I think I need an Atom next (in the spirit of ultimate impracticality).
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BTW, used Cayman or Boxster if it's in your budget. Can you take girls to your apartment or do you need the backseat.
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I do like the Evo and sti's but as it was pointed out, they do have that cheap, plastic feel and don't drive as smooth. This is another characteristic I would want seeing as I am in my car quite a bit.
I just can't drive a Cayman... They are just too fancy and not my style for this point in my life. I could see having one when I'm older living somewhere warm. But I feel like the 135i would be safer in the snow and not as expensive to repair such an exotic car. Let me know if I am mistaken. |
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Test drive a 6-speed...specially a 2011 with the new growl...you will buy it. 'Nuff said!
Contrary to what someone said before, the DCT is NOT a manual transmission. It is a quick-shifting automatic transmission with paddle shifters - apparently an automatic transmission lover's dream come true. I wouldn't trade my true manual 6-speed transmission for anything. |
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My instincts tell me your concerns are justified, however I didn't want to settle on gut feeling so I poked around on the web. I timeboxed my research to three minutes and here's some brief info:
Edmunds rates the Cayman as more reliable than the 1-series. See below: Cayman 1-Series Consumer reports also reports that the Cayman/ Boxster ranks highly in their Used Car owner satisfaction survey. The 335i is also on the list, but no other BMWs. Again, this was a three minute research exercise - my point is that perhaps we need to challenge conventional wisdom to find valuable insights. Quote:
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The Cayman is just a little out of my price range. I could get a 2008 for 30K but it would have 50,xxx miles on it.
I absolutely love that car, I just can't see myself driving it right now. Let alone telling my parents I am thinking about buying a Porsche. I plan on having a porsche later in my life, so I can put it off for a while. I also don't have a driveway or garage so I just can't see parking that on the street. I think I would only get a car like that if I had a garage. I think the BMW fits my needs a bit better. I am not sure about insurance but i would imagine the porsche being pretty high. |
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All good reasons. I've always wanted a cool car before I "should" be able to afford it, because there's nothing cool about an old guy in a cool car. Everytime I see a Corvette, I expect to see a sixty year old guy with a toupe and gold chains around his neck. We see the chains since his shirt is unbuttoned to his belly button.
I think I've reached that age for a Porsche. Now I'll need to get a Ferrari before I turn forty-five... Lester Quote:
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Look for a used 2010 or 2009 with the steptronic. Toss a JB4 in it with DP's and you will be happy. Or if you are looking at a 45k+ car then do a vette and be done with it. More power and speed than you will know what to do with. It will handle better and stop better as well. I wish I went that route looking back.
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Well, I had 3 evos and now on my fourth, 04 VIII GSR w/ SSL. This car is a blast to drive! Of course it's modded. It's a race car on street. It has been the most dependable ride w/ 150k miles! It's all what you want in your ride, bling or blast.
My 135i Vert is for DD and bling for ladies and Evo for weekend joy ride blast. Evo puts wide grin on my face, everytime. BTW, I got a ride in a new 2011 S4 w/ 6cyl SC... man it hits hard! Slams you back forcefully! Wow, SC are nice. Had hard time keeping up with this stock S4 in my Evo!!! Last edited by spyderx; 02-02-2011 at 12:19 AM.. |
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