Reason(s) why you chose to buy a *NEW* bimmer?

devisional · 10-11-2007, 08:45 PM

My reason is that my old Honda Civic is starting to make transmission noises. I have about 147k miles on that sucka, and it has treated me very well but now it is time to retire my old civic. I was really considering a G35 because it was cheaper and you get more bang for your buck but in the end and truly, it is not a BMW. I have friends that drive BMW's and they all say the love them and will never get any other car. I was sold.

BMCoupe_782 · 10-11-2007, 08:52 PM

I think popular consensus around here would NOT to get a G35. =)

DBville · 10-11-2007, 09:11 PM

Drove a Lexus is250, Infinitti G35, and 328i.

Thats all.

creshando · 10-11-2007, 09:15 PM

I used to have an E46 and am in the process of finalizing my order this week for an E92.
I currently have a Pathfinder (which I love for the utility), but its time to come back to bmw.

Why a "bimmer?"....

#1) emotion....
#2) everything else......styling, handling, fit & finish,
the way it feels in corners, the sport seats, the engine growl.

I've looked at the infiniti g35 in the past, but I didn't like the brakes (too touchy).
While I'm sure that the G37 is a fine car...It just doesn't give me the "warm fuzzies" like a bmw.

JayeJaymes · 10-11-2007, 09:24 PM

Because im tired of my 02 Lexus is300, its time to move on to new and better things and im only 19 lol

morgie2 · 10-11-2007, 09:30 PM

About 7 years ago, I decided I wanted a convertible. The only car I did NOT want was a BMW. The stigma of the 1980's "Yuppie Mobile" bothered me. I tested the following convertibles: Mazda Miata, Audi A4, Volvo C70, Chevy Camaro, Toyota Solara, Mercedes CLK and SLK, and Honda S2000. Even though I really liked most of them, none stood out. My wife, who suggested numerous times to try the BMW 330, insisted I test drive one. Reluctantly I did. I will never buy anything else. My new one will be Euro Delivery in April of next year.

Joonsup · 10-12-2007, 02:43 AM

b/c it's the Ultimate Driving Machine.

Boben5 · 10-12-2007, 08:20 AM

B/c i've had it with me '05 G35 too many in-cabin vibrations, tire roar, feeling every little crack in the tarmac and to tell you the truth the styling is getting really old. Im growing up now and need more refinement inside and better build quality on the outside. Im 29 so I need to step up a level. My 328 coupe is on the vessel heading this way all i have to do is write em' a check for 41K and off I go. Holla

XPO186 · 10-12-2007, 08:25 AM

N54

10-12-2007, 09:01 AM

New is better then old for obvious reasons. No one has driven it before you and adbused it.

My family sees it stupid to buy a used car when you can just ad another 10K on top of a used car and get a new one?

It's a smarter choice, but BMWs never really use MUCH value.

10-11-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
devisional Private 1 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2008 328i BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paramount, CA iTrader: (0)	*Reason(s) why you chose to buy a NEW* bimmer?** My reason is that my old Honda Civic is starting to make transmission noises. I have about 147k miles on that sucka, and it has treated me very well but now it is time to retire my old civic. I was really considering a G35 because it was cheaper and you get more bang for your buck but in the end and truly, it is not a BMW. I have friends that drive BMW's and they all say the love them and will never get any other car. I was sold.
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10-11-2007, 08:52 PM	#2
BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 37 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	I think popular consensus around here would NOT to get a G35. =) __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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10-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#3
DBville Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: Not yet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	Drove a Lexus is250, Infinitti G35, and 328i. Thats all. __________________ ----------------------------- '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite PCD 11/28
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10-11-2007, 09:15 PM	#4
creshando Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i - Montego BLU Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mont Co, MD iTrader: (0)	I used to have an E46 and am in the process of finalizing my order this week for an E92. I currently have a Pathfinder (which I love for the utility), but its time to come back to bmw. Why a "bimmer?".... #1) emotion.... #2) everything else......styling, handling, fit & finish, the way it feels in corners, the sport seats, the engine growl. I've looked at the infiniti g35 in the past, but I didn't like the brakes (too touchy). While I'm sure that the G37 is a fine car...It just doesn't give me the "warm fuzzies" like a bmw.
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10-11-2007, 09:24 PM	#5
JayeJaymes Alien 52 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: YMB 2016 M4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 2011 M3 [0.00] 2016 M4 [0.00]	Because im tired of my 02 Lexus is300, its time to move on to new and better things and im only 19 lol
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10-11-2007, 09:30 PM	#6
morgie2 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	About 7 years ago, I decided I wanted a convertible. The only car I did NOT want was a BMW. The stigma of the 1980's "Yuppie Mobile" bothered me. I tested the following convertibles: Mazda Miata, Audi A4, Volvo C70, Chevy Camaro, Toyota Solara, Mercedes CLK and SLK, and Honda S2000. Even though I really liked most of them, none stood out. My wife, who suggested numerous times to try the BMW 330, insisted I test drive one. Reluctantly I did. I will never buy anything else. My new one will be Euro Delivery in April of next year.
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10-12-2007, 02:43 AM	#7
Joonsup Lieutenant General 328 Rep 17,315 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	b/c it's the Ultimate Driving Machine.
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10-12-2007, 08:20 AM	#8
Boben5 Lieutenant 19 Rep 434 Posts Drives: '08 328 coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	B/c i've had it with me '05 G35 too many in-cabin vibrations, tire roar, feeling every little crack in the tarmac and to tell you the truth the styling is getting really old. Im growing up now and need more refinement inside and better build quality on the outside. Im 29 so I need to step up a level. My 328 coupe is on the vessel heading this way all i have to do is write em' a check for 41K and off I go. Holla __________________ '11 328I sedan- Le Mans Blue- MSport '14 428 coupe-Alpine White-MSportelivered
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10-12-2007, 08:25 AM	#9
XPO186 Colonel 130 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	N54 __________________
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10-12-2007, 09:01 AM	#10
amazzzin Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	New is better then old for obvious reasons. No one has driven it before you and adbused it. My family sees it stupid to buy a used car when you can just ad another 10K on top of a used car and get a new one? It's a smarter choice, but BMWs never really use MUCH value.
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