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I've been stalking this site seeing if I really want to get rid of my '06 GTO for a BMW. My buddy who has a 335i told me about it and I've been hooked a little.

I'm expecting my first child Nov. 1st. I'm not even sure how often I'll be using MY car to transport the baby>child>children. But moving to a sedan seems to be the logical choice. If I have to give up my 350rwhp coupe for a sedan, then I want something that can still move.

I like the fact that I'll be getting better gas. With the CPO it sounds like I'll be covered for a short amount of time, but long enough to get the kinks taken care of (leaning more towards newer build). I think it'll be cool to have a car with FI. I've always liked the BMW look, but heard about the troubles/problems they can have and how pricey it can be.

I've been searching autotrader, cars.com, and carmax every now and then to see what's available.

So here's a short list of wants:
Blue, Black, or Dark Grey...I dont want AW because that's my buddy's color and I currently have a silver car now
Paddle shifters
iDrive
Would like to avoid the wood trim (I like all the CF trims I've seen people do on this forum)
Auto
Under $30k and less than 50k miles

I'm new to BMWs so please if you have any feedback about the car or what I should get/stay away from that would be most helpful. I bet if I keep reading I'll learn a lot more too.

Mods list:
#1 JB3 is a must!
#2 DC intake
#3 Something with the exhaust system. I like to be heard coming and going
#4 I/C if the price is right (is this even necessary)
#5 appearance (paint, rims, bumper, etc.)


Experience:
Well I just test drove one. It was rush hour so I couldn't do much on the drive back. The salesman drove it pretty hard to the spot where we switched, but I got to feel the power. It feels quicker than my GTO, but I couldn't get the 0-60 feel. I liked the way the seats felt too. No sliding in my seat at all and I like the steptronic. The guy answered a lot of my concerns/questions. I have a different aspect of what I want now. Paddleshifters are just for show...I'm used to manually shifting the knob and keeping my hands not at 10 & 2.

I guess I'll create another post in the general section for more insight. But I'm still looking to buy one anywhere around central cali or norcal...not so much socal.