Now that BMW is buying my car back, which car should I get?

NJ135 · 07-19-2009, 08:49 PM

if that somehow magically happened to me.. e92 m3 in a second

ki__ · 07-19-2009, 09:13 PM

E92 M3, Cayman S, Camaro SS, Mustang GT500...or even a Z06 would be tight...but dont go with the z4 or 335 becuz it has the same engine as the 1, and i wouldnt get the 370z cause of how bad it is driving everyday..Cayman S is one hell of a fun car

bimmerboy · 07-19-2009, 09:48 PM

E92 M3

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 09:51 PM

The E92 M3 and Cayman S would be awesome but they are out of my price range at this time. I was considering a 335D as well but don't they only come in automatic? As far as the Camaro and Shelby, they would really have to impress me on the interior for me to consider them. I have no doubt that the V8's would impress but I still need some refinement in the cabin such as bluetooth/ipod/nav etc. The Z4 M I saw had the ivory leather option and the ENTIRE interior including the A pillar and door panels were decked out in leather which was really nice.

jwymore · 07-19-2009, 09:53 PM

I drove a new Camaro on an autocross course the other day and it was a dog. No way I would buy that car!!

MadMan77 · 07-19-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jwymore

I drove a new Camaro on an autocross course the other day and it was a dog. No way I would buy that car!!

What model Camaro was it? I find it hard to beleive a SS model would be a "dog" unless you weren't staying in its powerband.

ki__ · 07-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Camaro SS has bluetooth,ipod and navi =D

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 10:11 PM

I think I just may end up in an 09 135 vert. Haha

jayparry · 07-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Im sure the shelby would have the Ford Sync system which is bluetooth/navi/ipod etc. I guess before we can make recommendations we need to know what your price ceiling actually is... it looks like you want interior features, manual transmission, quick car, does it have to be a vert?

Go Sharks!

Upgrade+ · 07-19-2009, 10:45 PM

What's your price range? That would help narrow things down some. If your looking for fun and fast, I'd go with a Cayman S, E93 M3, Lotus Exige and c63 AMG.

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 10:58 PM

50-60K is my price range. I would get a Cayman S but even with a few options its already at 70. It doesn't HAVE to be a convertible but I am most definitely leaning that direction. At 50K for a 62K car the Z4M is very attractive but I do see them on craigslist going for 35-40K with just 10000 miles on them. Maybe I can get them to come down more. That was their first offer. Or throw in some goodies like.

jibaholic101 · 07-19-2009, 11:05 PM

used e93 m3!!!

BMW86 · 07-19-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoominrex

50-60K is my price range. I would get a Cayman S but even with a few options its already at 70. It doesn't HAVE to be a convertible but I am most definitely leaning that direction. At 50K for a 62K car the Z4M is very attractive but I do see them on craigslist going for 35-40K with just 10000 miles on them. Maybe I can get them to come down more. That was their first offer. Or throw in some goodies like.

Black Z4 M overtook me today with the top down. Stayed behind him for a few minutes. They look really hot!

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Black Z4 M overtook me today with the top down. Stayed behind him for a few minutes. They look really hot!

Yah I really like the look of them

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jibaholic101

used e93 m3!!!

definitely an option but there aren't that many in my area at the moment.

Zoominrex · 07-19-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

Im sure the shelby would have the Ford Sync system which is bluetooth/navi/ipod etc. I guess before we can make recommendations we need to know what your price ceiling actually is... it looks like you want interior features, manual transmission, quick car, does it have to be a vert?

Go Sharks!

Yah I should go test out the Sync system. I've heard pretty good things about it. The thing with the Shelby and the Camaro SS is that they are super flashy cars. I like cars that are a bit more low key.

BForbes · 07-19-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

Camaro SS has bluetooth,ipod and navi =D

The Camaro SS does not have a navigation option.

RPM90 · 07-20-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

Why is BMW buying your car back?

Nevermind...found it myself. I wouldn't buy a 335 if you had issues with the 135. The differences between the two are minimal, and the engines are exactly the same. I'd pick up a Cayman.

So then, you wouldn't recommend to anyone that they buy a 135i or a 335i?

Just because the OP here had a lot of issues with the pump on his 135i, what does that have to do with another one having the same problems?
I mean, this is a forum for fans of 1's and 3's, isn't it?

OP, the new Camara "looks" nice, but it's cramped.
The 370Z was truly a FUN sports car. If you can deal with the hard dedicated seats, the Z is awesome, beautiful too.

If you truly liked the 1, as I think you did, why not get another one or a 3 series?

They Cayman is a different price range, not a x-shopped car for 1 or 3 owners.

The new Mustang might be cool too, but NOT the previous gen.

TT-S is SWEET.

Keep in mind that pretty much all of the cars you're looking at all have their own set of issues, if you look at their respective forums.
NOTHING is perfect in the automotive world.

oneintheory · 07-20-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RPM90

So then, you wouldn't recommend to anyone that they buy a 135i or a 335i?

Just because the OP here had a lot of issues with the pump on his 135i, what does that have to do with another one having the same problems?
I mean, this is a forum for fans of 1's and 3's, isn't it?

The fact of the matter is, while the car is an absolute blast to drive, mine has not been reliable enough for me to recommend it to anyone. I think he's had the same issues, but exacerbated. I wouldn't buy this car again, quite honestly. I love it, but I'm always worried about whether or not it will start in the morning, whether I'll go into limp mode at some odd and extremely inconvenient time, or whether some odd part is going to fall off...

JasonCSU · 07-20-2009, 01:23 PM

As mentioned, that is a good list of cars to test. The '08 Z4 M Roadster is definitely sweet, especially at a discount. I'd probably see if they would bargain further on this car. The cars with the most similar performance to the Z4 M would probably be the 370Z and Cayman S.

Zoominrex · 07-20-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

As mentioned, that is a good list of cars to test. The '08 Z4 M Roadster is definitely sweet, especially at a discount. I'd probably see if they would bargain further on this car. The cars with the most similar performance to the Z4 M would probably be the 370Z and Cayman S.

Even at 12K off the 62K asking price I think it would be too expensive considering I can get one with less than 10K miles and CPO for 35-40K. I saw an 08 M3 with 4000 miles for low 50's and an 07 Boxter S with 7 yr extended warranty for $37K. At 50K the Z4M still doesn't make sense to me.

Zoominrex · 07-20-2009, 01:38 PM

oh and the 08 M3 was a convertible.

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Zoominrex Lieutenant 51 Rep 490 Posts Drives: F87 MG M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	The E92 M3 and Cayman S would be awesome but they are out of my price range at this time. I was considering a 335D as well but don't they only come in automatic? As far as the Camaro and Shelby, they would really have to impress me on the interior for me to consider them. I have no doubt that the V8's would impress but I still need some refinement in the cabin such as bluetooth/ipod/nav etc. The Z4 M I saw had the ivory leather option and the ENTIRE interior including the A pillar and door panels were decked out in leather which was really nice.
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jwymore New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I drove a new Camaro on an autocross course the other day and it was a dog. No way I would buy that car!!
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ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Camaro SS has bluetooth,ipod and navi =D
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Zoominrex Lieutenant 51 Rep 490 Posts Drives: F87 MG M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I think I just may end up in an 09 135 vert. Haha
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jayparry BMW Performanceer 29 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BSM '09 135i 'tii' Dinan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i 'Tii' [7.00]	Im sure the shelby would have the Ford Sync system which is bluetooth/navi/ipod etc. I guess before we can make recommendations we need to know what your price ceiling actually is... it looks like you want interior features, manual transmission, quick car, does it have to be a vert? Go Sharks! __________________ 2009 BMW 135i - Premium, Sport, Cold, Comfort, Nav, Active Steering, Premium Sound, iPod/Smartphone BMW Performance - Carbon Fiber trim, Suspension, Front Rotors, Rear Valence, Spoiler, Steering Wheel, Gearshift, Handbrake, Dead Pedal Dinan - stage 2 Engine Program, Intake, Exhaust, Short Shifter and Pedals.
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Zoominrex Lieutenant 51 Rep 490 Posts Drives: F87 MG M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	50-60K is my price range. I would get a Cayman S but even with a few options its already at 70. It doesn't HAVE to be a convertible but I am most definitely leaning that direction. At 50K for a 62K car the Z4M is very attractive but I do see them on craigslist going for 35-40K with just 10000 miles on them. Maybe I can get them to come down more. That was their first offer. Or throw in some goodies like.
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Zoominrex Lieutenant 51 Rep 490 Posts Drives: F87 MG M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	oh and the 08 M3 was a convertible.
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