What if you HAD to get rid of your E9x?

stooken · 05-21-2008, 03:18 PM

seems like the TL is a popular choice. what year does the 4th gen start, 06 or 07?

so far i've come up with 4th gen TL, is250 and i don't know why but maybe a new civic SI.

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LWL

hahahaha, ANTI-AUDI????? That why i gave him another choice, Mini Cooper S

more like ANTI-EVERYTHING! I don't even know why they bother to show up at Euro meets...

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

seems like the TL is a popular choice. what year does the 4th gen start, 06 or 07?

so far i've come up with 4th gen TL, is250 and i don't know why but maybe a new civic SI.

just get a integra foo

uabimmer · 05-21-2008, 03:44 PM

So are you planning on sticking with the BMW emblem or are you moving on/down/away???

If i had to i would probably go with a e46.... they shouldnt be too expensive right now...

stooken · 05-21-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

just get a integra foo

maybe i'll get that ITR i've always wanted!

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Originally Posted by uabimmer

So are you planning on sticking with the BMW emblem or are you moving on/down/away???

If i had to i would probably go with a e46.... they shouldnt be too expensive right now...

here's my problem with that.

1) used car rates are crazy which i've stated like a million times already in this thread
2) e46 with no warranty? no thanks! the car itself might not cost much but fixing any problems that come from it, i might as well keep my car!

the downgrade would only be for a year or 2 so i don't mind dropping the bmw badge for a bit.

spacedogg · 05-21-2008, 04:07 PM

2nd Generation Honda Fit (due out in Fall 2008).

Without a doubt. 38mpg? C'mon...

stooken · 05-21-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

2nd Generation Honda Fit (due out in Fall 2008).

Without a doubt. 38mpg? C'mon...

what am i supposed to do with 109 hp?

SpecC · 05-21-2008, 05:11 PM

WELL i'd buy an STI

but for you, VW GTI is a really nice car. I really like how it drives and it has a DSG if you don't want to drive a manual. It is FWD though, but you don't seem to mind if you're going to consider the civic Si.

Or how about even a regular WRX? those things are mean! I think the TL is a nice car to have, but it'd really suck to go from 328i to TL because the TL is awfully soft compared to the 328i

Also, how about the Mazdaspeed 3? It's a hatchback too!

batchelorc · 05-21-2008, 05:18 PM

Get the $2000 special on the corner lot. Money saved

spacedogg · 05-21-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

what am i supposed to do with 109 hp?

You said downscale.

IMO...if I had to downscale I'd get a Fit. It's not like I need to go 200mph for my daily commute. 109hp is perfectly fine for a budget commuter car.

Save up the money on gas and on the car...when I could afford another decent car I'd go for that...rather than just getting a car that is sorta what I want but just fits my budget, yah know? *shrug*

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Originally Posted by batchelorc

Get the $2000 special on the corner lot. Money saved

Heh. Like the cars Top Gear picked? Maybe a Camaro! The RS model. Which means Rally Sport...

stooken · 05-21-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

WELL i'd buy an STI

but for you, VW GTI is a really nice car. I really like how it drives and it has a DSG if you don't want to drive a manual. It is FWD though, but you don't seem to mind if you're going to consider the civic Si.

Or how about even a regular WRX? those things are mean! I think the TL is a nice car to have, but it'd really suck to go from 328i to TL because the TL is awfully soft compared to the 328i

Also, how about the Mazdaspeed 3? It's a hatchback too!

never really considered a GTI. i'll look into it.

the TL just seems like a very practical car which is ok to me. i know i might get bored of it so hopefully this switcheroo is fairly short.

picked up a mazda 3 for my sister already. great car to zip around town in but i don't foresee a 2nd one on the driveway.

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

You said downscale.

IMO...if I had to downscale I'd get a Fit. It's not like I need to go 200mph for my daily commute. 109hp is perfectly fine for a budget commuter car.

Save up the money on gas and on the car...when I could afford another decent car I'd go for that...rather than just getting a car that is sorta what I want but just fits my budget, yah know? *shrug*

yeah, you're right. i can see where you're coming from with that. thing is, this will be my everyday and only car. for daily traffic commutes i think its fine but weekend driving, its probably on the weak side. maybe i'll just test drive it and see what happens.

SpecC · 05-21-2008, 06:56 PM

oh yeah I think there's a procede type thing for the GTI that'll up it to about 250 hp at the crank! I read it on this board somewhere. good luck with new car ken!

M3350Z · 05-21-2008, 07:00 PM

definitely either a TL or a civic SI or something like that

1WickedE90 · 05-21-2008, 07:07 PM

2007/08 Acura TSX (aka Euro Accord). Drives nice for FWD and decent gas mileage.

epbrown · 05-21-2008, 07:16 PM

I'd go with an Inifinit G35 sedan or a E46 BMW 330i.

chrisE92 · 05-21-2008, 07:41 PM

I'd say TSX or IS250

335iheLLraiseR · 05-21-2008, 08:30 PM

i feel ya, my GF has to give up her e92 in June. Sux.

Digital.James · 05-21-2008, 08:57 PM

S2000 or used Evo

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1WickedE90

2007/08 Acura TSX (aka Euro Accord). Drives nice for FWD and decent gas mileage.

really? My TSX seems to get crap mileage.

Davin · 05-21-2008, 11:09 PM

tough situation huh????

md80tom · 05-21-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

too bad most of the owners are ...... well you know.

eh?

holson · 05-22-2008, 12:05 AM

If I had to get rid of my 335i, I would get a base model 08/09 Jeep Wrangler X with A/C (for those rainy/humid hot days)

It's a cool little truck and it is under $20k, brand new and there's 0% financing for 36 months. Put a bit of money down and you're at $400/month. While there are better suv's for the same money, most if not all of them are boring compared to the jeep.

They hold their value very well too from what I can see as I'm looking at older ones.

The base X comes with some dinky tires but you still sit high up and with those tires you'd probably get decent mileage.

anyways, good luck with your choice..

05-21-2008, 03:18 PM	#23
stooken Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NOR*CAL iTrader: (2)	seems like the TL is a popular choice. what year does the 4th gen start, 06 or 07? so far i've come up with 4th gen TL, is250 and i don't know why but maybe a new civic SI. __________________ 2010 E92 BSM 335i \| M-Sport \| ST Coils \| Linea Corse Lemans \| Cobb AP \| BMS DCI \| Cyba Tips
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uabimmer Україна 24 Rep 868 Posts Drives: JB e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sac. California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 330i [0.00]	So are you planning on sticking with the BMW emblem or are you moving on/down/away??? If i had to i would probably go with a e46.... they shouldnt be too expensive right now... __________________ IN THE PASSING LANE - e90 330 JetBlack / 6000k D1S / 40% all around / LED Lic.Plt. / LED reverse lights / 7500k Fogs
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05-21-2008, 04:07 PM	#28
spacedogg Colonel 205 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	2nd Generation Honda Fit (due out in Fall 2008). Without a doubt. 38mpg? C'mon...
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05-21-2008, 05:11 PM	#30
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	WELL i'd buy an STI but for you, VW GTI is a really nice car. I really like how it drives and it has a DSG if you don't want to drive a manual. It is FWD though, but you don't seem to mind if you're going to consider the civic Si. Or how about even a regular WRX? those things are mean! I think the TL is a nice car to have, but it'd really suck to go from 328i to TL because the TL is awfully soft compared to the 328i Also, how about the Mazdaspeed 3? It's a hatchback too!
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05-21-2008, 05:18 PM	#31
batchelorc Captain 55 Rep 607 Posts Drives: Deez nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Get the $2000 special on the corner lot. Money saved
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05-21-2008, 06:56 PM	#34
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	oh yeah I think there's a procede type thing for the GTI that'll up it to about 250 hp at the crank! I read it on this board somewhere. good luck with new car ken!
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M3350Z Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 270 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	definitely either a TL or a civic SI or something like that
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05-21-2008, 07:07 PM	#36
1WickedE90 Major 199 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	2007/08 Acura TSX (aka Euro Accord). Drives nice for FWD and decent gas mileage. __________________
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05-21-2008, 07:16 PM	#37
epbrown Colonel 63 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'd go with an Inifinit G35 sedan or a E46 BMW 330i.
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05-21-2008, 07:41 PM	#38
chrisE92 Brigadier General 251 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	I'd say TSX or IS250
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Digital.James Colonel 125 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	S2000 or used Evo
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05-21-2008, 11:09 PM	#42
Davin Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	tough situation huh????
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05-22-2008, 12:05 AM	#44
holson First Lieutenant 10 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Watertown, MA iTrader: (0)	If I had to get rid of my 335i, I would get a base model 08/09 Jeep Wrangler X with A/C (for those rainy/humid hot days) It's a cool little truck and it is under $20k, brand new and there's 0% financing for 36 months. Put a bit of money down and you're at $400/month. While there are better suv's for the same money, most if not all of them are boring compared to the jeep. They hold their value very well too from what I can see as I'm looking at older ones. The base X comes with some dinky tires but you still sit high up and with those tires you'd probably get decent mileage. anyways, good luck with your choice..
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