Which car after 135i?

Russo · 11-13-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Breville

All of these cars are a step back!!

agreed... why are you thinking about getting rid of the 135i?

Noize · 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

The price point for the cars he has listed is under $20k. You're not going to get anywhere near the performance of the GTO or Mustang for less money.

A used Evo or even an STi would be in that price range. They'd also offer better overall performance and higher resale value.

jeremyc74 · 11-13-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpinweiß

A used Evo or even an STi would be in that price range. They'd also offer better overall performance and higher resale value.

They'd offer better performance on a track, but not on the street, and it also comes at the expense of comfort and daily drivability. I spent some time in both before I bought the GTO. I'd be willing to be that in five years the resale value is a wash. Both those cars are subject to a lot of abuse, and the used car market knows it.

Bizall · 11-13-2008, 06:42 PM

Reason I'm considering selling is back when I ordered, things(money) was great. Then right after I picked her up, my wife quit her full time job making good money. She hated it there, but it paid well. I supported her because we were kicking off our own business at the same time. Well, now she has 3 part time jobs and our business hasn't kicked off like we thought it would. So, we have gone through our savings and now just trying to keep afloat. I love my car, but it is just a car. I would rather get into something cheaper that I still want than to rarely see my wife at home with her working 3 jobs. I love my wife more than my 135i...who woulda thought.

m3bs · 11-13-2008, 07:40 PM

'08 GTI was #2 on my list behind the 135. The DSG tranny is really impressive. It may not generate the numbers of the other two you listed, but I think it is much more satisfying to drive.

My last VW was a 95 GTI VR6, which I drove 100K miles. The only problem I had was one window regulator, but YMMV.

jeremyc74 · 11-13-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoni

In your situation, I would suggest you forget all of them. Being in a financial situation like yours is no time to be picky with what you drive. Get a slightly used Civic or Corolla and get back on your feet first, then move up to something better. The low payments, cheap gas, and low maintenance will make a big difference.

Without knowing the whole situation I'd say the same thing. I started up a small business from scratch a few years ago (later sold out to my partner) and the first 18 months was tough! We had a pretty solid business plan, but there were expenses invovled that we hadn't even imagined.

Bizall · 11-13-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoni

In your situation, I would suggest you forget all of them. Being in a financial situation like yours is no time to be picky with what you drive. Get a slightly used Civic or Corolla and get back on your feet first, then move up to something better. The low payments, cheap gas, and low maintenance will make a big difference.

What sucks is I came from a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant with 75K miles that had been paid off since 2005. I'd hate to go back to something like that after this car, but I do understand my priorities. Would be a lot quicker to catch back up money wise without a $600+ payment ever month. I'm trying to hold out, but we will see how things play out. Thanks again for all the advice/comments all.

AchtungF80 · 11-13-2008, 08:42 PM

I say suck it up for awhile and buy something super cheap (ie: under $5k). Drive that and maintain it till your biz gets off the ground more and the economy pans out. Save Save Save!!!

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-13-2008, 09:13 PM

I dislike all of them.

get a used mini.

mtla4 · 11-13-2008, 09:49 PM

Id get rid of the 330xi because its probably paid off or close to. Get rid of it and get an A to B car like a Honda.

coco_m3 · 11-13-2008, 09:49 PM

My next car: Gallardo.
That is all.

Breville · 11-13-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoni

In your situation, I would suggest you forget all of them. Being in a financial situation like yours is no time to be picky with what you drive. Get a slightly used Civic or Corolla and get back on your feet first, then move up to something better. The low payments, cheap gas, and low maintenance will make a big difference.

+1, been there, done that. I makes sense. Don't forget - you can always stick an ///M badge on the Civic :wink:

mtla4 · 11-13-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoni

I don't get it. The car is paid off so you want to get rid of it in favor of getting into more debt?

To pocket in the difference between the bimmer and the lesser car. If he sells the 135 the financial hit will be bigger since its a fairly new car. Id rather have payments and 15-20K in my pocket with a (beater) as a second car.

BMW Dreamer · 11-15-2008, 05:55 AM

Ford's S_CK. Its BMW or GM for me.

QJS · 11-15-2008, 07:24 PM

None of them.

DarrenJ · 11-15-2008, 07:24 PM

Buy the GTO, Hands down best of the 3. Easy and Cheap to mod. Fit and Finish better then the mustang by years.

QJS · 11-15-2008, 07:27 PM

^^but they are cheap. I mean, plastic all over, u'll get squeeks and parts falling off by no time.

Mods wise, American cars in general are the cheapest to mod and will have a great str8 line outcome. In a dangerous way.

jeremyc74 · 11-15-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QJS

^^but they are cheap. I mean, plastic all over, u'll get squeeks and parts falling off by no time.

Mods wise, American cars in general are the cheapest to mod and will have a great str8 line outcome. In a dangerous way.

The interior in the GTO is very good. Mine had less rattles at 60k miles than my 135i does now (at 14k). The GTO is a mature chassis and has the bugs worked out. There aren't any material quality issues with them at all. Also it's not an American car. The GTO has less than 5% US domestic parts content, about the same as the 135i.

Russo · 11-15-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by QJS

^^but they are cheap. I mean, plastic all over, u'll get squeeks and parts falling off by no time.

Mods wise, American cars in general are the cheapest to mod and will have a great str8 line outcome. In a dangerous way.

you don't know what you're talking about

will · 11-15-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AchtungE30

Yeah seriously, is this our only 3 choices?

I'm with you AchtungE30. I would say maybe walking or a taxi.

135i_TT · 11-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Russo

you don't know what you're talking about

I say the same thing! But if ur going with a japese car id say get a Scion TC over any Honda IMHO

DarrenJ · 11-16-2008, 11:04 AM

I agree. The fit and finish in the GTO is great. I have never heard a rattle in one yet. They are built in Australia. The GTO is the best bang for the buck! I think the GTO fit and finish is better then the 135i. They hold up well and very easy to mod. Try LS1GTO.com and take a look around. (its for LS2 gto's as well) Good luck!:thumbup:

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11-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#26
Bizall Captain 131 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Reason I'm considering selling is back when I ordered, things(money) was great. Then right after I picked her up, my wife quit her full time job making good money. She hated it there, but it paid well. I supported her because we were kicking off our own business at the same time. Well, now she has 3 part time jobs and our business hasn't kicked off like we thought it would. So, we have gone through our savings and now just trying to keep afloat. I love my car, but it is just a car. I would rather get into something cheaper that I still want than to rarely see my wife at home with her working 3 jobs. I love my wife more than my 135i...who woulda thought.
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11-13-2008, 07:40 PM	#27
m3bs Captain 65 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	'08 GTI was #2 on my list behind the 135. The DSG tranny is really impressive. It may not generate the numbers of the other two you listed, but I think it is much more satisfying to drive. My last VW was a 95 GTI VR6, which I drove 100K miles. The only problem I had was one window regulator, but YMMV.
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11-13-2008, 08:42 PM	#30
AchtungF80 Brigadier General 288 Rep 3,464 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	I say suck it up for awhile and buy something super cheap (ie: under $5k). Drive that and maintain it till your biz gets off the ground more and the economy pans out. Save Save Save!!! __________________ ig: 0verrev
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11-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#31
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 36 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I dislike all of them. get a used mini. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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11-13-2008, 09:49 PM	#33
coco_m3 Brigadier General 174 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: Supercharged E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	My next car: Gallardo. That is all. __________________
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11-15-2008, 05:55 AM	#36
BMW Dreamer Colonel 73 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Ford's S_CK. Its BMW or GM for me.
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11-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#37
QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 43 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	None of them. __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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11-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#38
DarrenJ Private 18 Rep 89 Posts Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Buy the GTO, Hands down best of the 3. Easy and Cheap to mod. Fit and Finish better then the mustang by years.
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QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 43 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	^^but they are cheap. I mean, plastic all over, u'll get squeeks and parts falling off by no time. Mods wise, American cars in general are the cheapest to mod and will have a great str8 line outcome. In a dangerous way. __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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11-16-2008, 11:04 AM	#44
DarrenJ Private 18 Rep 89 Posts Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I agree. The fit and finish in the GTO is great. I have never heard a rattle in one yet. They are built in Australia. The GTO is the best bang for the buck! I think the GTO fit and finish is better then the 135i. They hold up well and very easy to mod. Try LS1GTO.com and take a look around. (its for LS2 gto's as well) Good luck!:thumbup:
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