What did you drive before getting hooked on BMW?

Foxrus14 · 02-10-2013, 06:19 PM

1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
1992 Acura integra
2003 Pontiac Vibe GT
2004 Nissan Xterra
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 503 HP to the wheels
2000 SS Camaro
2002 SS Camaro
2007 Chevy Avalanche
2011 Harley Davidson Wide Glide
2011 SS Camaro
And currently
2013 X1 35i and my Harley...

Endless619 · 02-10-2013, 06:31 PM

I always thought BMW and Mercedes cars were utter garbage and one of my friends got me interested in them.

I came from:

1990 Acura Integra
1994 Honda Del Sol
1992 Acura NSX
2002 Acura NSX
2003 Nissan 350z
2001 Honda S2000
2003 Acura MDX
2006 Acura TL (current)

Then moved over to BMW
2002 E46 M3
2007 E86 M Coupe
2008 E92 M3 (current)
2009 E70 X5 (current)

GAM3OVR85 · 02-10-2013, 06:35 PM

2007 E92 328i (current)
2008 E92 M3 (current)

KellerKiller · 02-11-2013, 08:25 AM

1986 Ford Ranger STX (gone)
1972 Chevy El Camino (still have)
1999 Ford Ranger XLT (gone)
1997 BMW euro spec E36 320i w/ coral red heated leather

(gone to pay for the new one)
2013 BMW US spec F30 335i M Sport, EBII mit alles

carchrism5 · 02-11-2013, 10:20 AM

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Don't laugh)
2007 BMW 328i Coupe (gone)
2008 VW R32 (totaled in flood)
2008 VW R32 (still have)
2011 BMW 1M Orange (still have)
2011 BMW 1M White (bought to collect then sold with 7 miles on it)
2011 BMW Z4 35is (still have)

Also in the family little brother has a 2010 335i xDrive and dad has 2011 535i, sister had a 2003 330i and mom 2006 X3 3.0

So BMWs run in the family and I'm sure they'll be many more to come.

stonex1 · 02-11-2013, 11:37 AM

2002 Chevy S10, (still have and love)
2008 Hyundai Accent (its for sale)

and my real true love...
2003 Malibu Sunsetter LXI (yes its not a car, but driving it is like driving
a high performance sports car on water)
For those with Malibu's, MasterCrafts or Ski Nautiques, you'll know what I'm talking about.

My soon to be X1 will be my next passion. Can't wait to drive it!

andeee05 · 02-11-2013, 11:38 AM

95 nissan altima
98 honda accord
01 ford explorer sport trac
05 acura rsx
08 nissan 350z
09 M3!

Hierlevelz · 02-13-2013, 12:49 AM

2008 evoX
2003 A4 1.8T
1999.5 A4 Avant 1.8T
1997 Civic EX
2001 GTI VR6
1992 Acura Integra w/lsvtec built.

3driver · 02-13-2013, 07:19 PM

1969 Dodge Dart
1974 Plymouth Satellite
1966 Buick Grand Sport
1966 Rambler American
1976 Chevy Nova
1979 Chevy Malibu
1966 Ford Fairlane
1981 Chevy Nova
1974 Super Beetle
1981 VW Rabbit Diesel
1983 Chevy Citation
1981 VW Jetta
1987 Subaru GL
1979 Saab 900
1984 VW Quantum
1985 Saab 900
1991 Dodge Shadow
1995 Ford Taurus
1992 Toyota Corolla
2001 Audi TT
2002 BMW 330xi
2009 BMW 335d
2009 BMW 328xi
2013 BMW 335xi on order

WJGuy · 02-13-2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fravel

Let's be clear here; I was hooked/set on buying a BMW long before I could actually afford to do so.

I'm hooked alright - just a little chicken given the absolute simplicity and enjoyment my '98 Civic coupe provides. Oh, an my neighbour does all my maintenance for a few beer once in a while.

'74 Peugeot
'73 Corolla
'82 V65 Magna

'82 Dodge Colt
'86 RX-7

'94 Tercel (married)
'98 Hyundai Accent (re-married)

Current:

'05 Civic LX (aka wife's 4-wheel trash can)
'98 Civic Coupe

Currently eyeing 2010 335d with 94k kms....

Desmo85 · 02-14-2013, 04:44 AM

I loved every car I ever had, each has its own personality. I would not
wanna go back though

1994 Renault Twingo, Pricetag 500€

1996 Peugeot 405 Break, Pricetag 700€

I still own the Peugeot, I use it as my mule

john231 · 02-14-2013, 07:09 AM

1963 Ford Galaxy 500 352 Power-pack 4 speed
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe 360 HP F/I
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Worst car I ever Owned
1969 Corvette Conv.
1984 Lincoln Continetal
Various different Clunkers
1995 BMW 328i
1998 BMW 528i
2000 BMW 528i
2009 BMW 328i Sport Package

Been around a few years LOL

ddk632 · 02-14-2013, 09:01 AM

Haha, nice some long lists of cars in here.

My first BMW was actually my 2nd car, so my pre-BMW list is short .. Although I've had a few MB's since then I am now on my 4th BMW and she's a keeper - 5th if you count motorcycles - and still love them just as much!

1994 Toyota 4Runner
1993 BMW 325i (MT) - instant hooked on BMW!

Actually sold the 4Runner for the same price as it took to buy the Beemer, too!

Jmanscotch · 02-14-2013, 10:11 AM

~90s Izuzu Pickup 5MT - first vehicle
2001 Saturn SL2 5MT (HS/College)
2006 Saturn Ion Coupe AT (totalled)
1997 Saturn SL1? 5MT
2004 BMW 325CI 5MT (Here is where it began! My post-grad present to myself)
1994 BMW 325I AT ($500 winter beater)
2008 BMW 328XI 6MT
2003 BMW 3.0 Z4 6MT
1967 BMW 1602 4MT
1995 Jeep Cherokee 5MT
2009 BMW 135i 6MT

At one time, I owned 4 at once!

nicvw · 02-15-2013, 02:23 PM

1990 VW Citi Golf 1.3
2002 VW Citi Golf 1.4i
2005 VW Polo 1.9TDi Sportline

After 15 years of being a VW stalwart I was about to continue the tradition and purchase a GTI late last year. Luckily my wife convinced me to test a few different manufacturers, the first of which was BMW. One test drive and I placed my order

2013 BMW F20 125i

Augustine · 02-15-2013, 04:05 PM

GMC Yukon

eezzee · 02-16-2013, 02:21 PM

1979 vw polo
1986 vw polo
1994 vw golf
1996 vw golf
1999 Audi TT
2000 vw beetle
2001 BMW Mini Cooper
2006 Audi TT
2012 BMW F20

Not sure what next, other than have been rather impressed by the BM experience.

SYZ · 02-16-2013, 02:43 PM

1976 MG Midget
1969 MG Midget
1998 Ford Mustang V6
2000 Mazda Miata
1989 Toyota PU 4x4
2003 Suzuki GSXR-750
2003 Mitsubishi Evolution
2005 Ford Focus hatchback 380whp (current)
1993 Ford Escort Wagon
2002 Mercedes C32 AMG (current)
2009 BMW E93 M3 (current)

CHCCubs · 02-16-2013, 03:44 PM

1988 Dodge Daytona
1992 Honda Civic
2000 Acura 1.6EL
2003 Acura 1.7EL
2006 Acura CSX
2009 BMW 328i xDrive
2013 BMW 328i xDrive

hova00 · 02-16-2013, 04:17 PM

Ill have to get a list with pics together. Nice to see some people auto history

Akaramanukyan · 02-16-2013, 11:03 PM

1999 Nissan Maxima SE
2001 BMW 525i
2004 BMW 525i
2008 BMW 535i( loved this one)
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 (Never again)
Currently
2013 BMW 535i Msport

catherineanh · 02-17-2013, 12:41 AM

2004 Mercedes Benz C230
2006 BMW 325xi

02-10-2013, 06:19 PM	#177
Foxrus14 1 SLY 1 51 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2014 328i work car... Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	1994 Pontiac Grand Prix 1992 Acura integra 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT 2004 Nissan Xterra 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 503 HP to the wheels 2000 SS Camaro 2002 SS Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2011 Harley Davidson Wide Glide 2011 SS Camaro And currently 2013 X1 35i and my Harley... __________________ 2014 328i - Mine 2012 135i M Sport - Wifey 2014 z28 Hennessey 650 package - Mine 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special - Mine 2014 Harley Davidson Breakout - Wifey
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02-10-2013, 06:31 PM	#178
Endless619 DHS 272 Rep 4,064 Posts Drives: 2023 M4, 2020 Land Rover Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Disneyland iTrader: (14) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Ev ... [0.00] 2006 Acura TL [0.00]	I always thought BMW and Mercedes cars were utter garbage and one of my friends got me interested in them. I came from: 1990 Acura Integra 1994 Honda Del Sol 1992 Acura NSX 2002 Acura NSX 2003 Nissan 350z 2001 Honda S2000 2003 Acura MDX 2006 Acura TL (current) Then moved over to BMW 2002 E46 M3 2007 E86 M Coupe 2008 E92 M3 (current) 2009 E70 X5 (current) __________________ 2020 Land Rover Velar Autobiography 2023 BMW M4 2016 X3
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02-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#179
GAM3OVR85 Major General 316 Rep 8,049 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 [9.00] 2007 E92 328i [10.00]	2007 E92 328i (current) 2008 E92 M3 (current) __________________ 08 E92 M3/Melbourne Red/6MT/Exec Pack/MDrive/EDC/PDC/19" 220M Mods: VRS Front Lip, HID Angels, KW V3, Stoptech BBK, SS lines, 18" TE37SL, Bastuck Exhaust, MS Air Filter, OEM Aluminum Padels, LED Interior Light 07 E92 328i/Jet Black/Cream Beige Leather/Premium/Step/Heated Seats...check garage!
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02-11-2013, 08:25 AM	#180
KellerKiller Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i M, EBII, mit alles Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Circulating AZ iTrader: (0)	1986 Ford Ranger STX (gone) 1972 Chevy El Camino (still have) 1999 Ford Ranger XLT (gone) 1997 BMW euro spec E36 320i w/ coral red heated leather (gone to pay for the new one) 2013 BMW US spec F30 335i M Sport, EBII mit alles
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02-11-2013, 10:20 AM	#181
carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,620 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Don't laugh) 2007 BMW 328i Coupe (gone) 2008 VW R32 (totaled in flood) 2008 VW R32 (still have) 2011 BMW 1M Orange (still have) 2011 BMW 1M White (bought to collect then sold with 7 miles on it) 2011 BMW Z4 35is (still have) Also in the family little brother has a 2010 335i xDrive and dad has 2011 535i, sister had a 2003 330i and mom 2006 X3 3.0 So BMWs run in the family and I'm sure they'll be many more to come.
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02-11-2013, 11:37 AM	#182
stonex1 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 13' X1, 02' Chev S10 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Prince Geroge BC iTrader: (0)	2002 Chevy S10, (still have and love) 2008 Hyundai Accent (its for sale) and my real true love... 2003 Malibu Sunsetter LXI (yes its not a car, but driving it is like driving a high performance sports car on water) For those with Malibu's, MasterCrafts or Ski Nautiques, you'll know what I'm talking about. My soon to be X1 will be my next passion. Can't wait to drive it! __________________ 2013 X1 MinGrey,XLine,Nav,Sirius,PwrSeats,Xenon,HKsound
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02-11-2013, 11:38 AM	#183
andeee05 Private First Class 11 Rep 166 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (7)	95 nissan altima 98 honda accord 01 ford explorer sport trac 05 acura rsx 08 nissan 350z 09 M3!
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02-13-2013, 12:49 AM	#184
Hierlevelz Captain 76 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 11 AW E9X M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ENYC iTrader: (10)	2008 evoX 2003 A4 1.8T 1999.5 A4 Avant 1.8T 1997 Civic EX 2001 GTI VR6 1992 Acura Integra w/lsvtec built.
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02-13-2013, 07:19 PM	#185
3driver New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2009 328xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SE Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	1969 Dodge Dart 1974 Plymouth Satellite 1966 Buick Grand Sport 1966 Rambler American 1976 Chevy Nova 1979 Chevy Malibu 1966 Ford Fairlane 1981 Chevy Nova 1974 Super Beetle 1981 VW Rabbit Diesel 1983 Chevy Citation 1981 VW Jetta 1987 Subaru GL 1979 Saab 900 1984 VW Quantum 1985 Saab 900 1991 Dodge Shadow 1995 Ford Taurus 1992 Toyota Corolla 2001 Audi TT 2002 BMW 330xi 2009 BMW 335d 2009 BMW 328xi 2013 BMW 335xi on order __________________ E-46 2002 330xi E-90 2009 328xi F-30 2013 335xi on order
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02-14-2013, 04:44 AM	#187
Desmo85 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 329 Posts Drives: E60 / E87 / E89 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoBe iTrader: (0)	I loved every car I ever had, each has its own personality. I would not wanna go back though 1994 Renault Twingo, Pricetag 500€ 1996 Peugeot 405 Break, Pricetag 700€ I still own the Peugeot, I use it as my mule
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02-14-2013, 07:09 AM	#188
john231 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	What did everyone drive before getting hooked on BMW? 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 352 Power-pack 4 speed 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe 360 HP F/I 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Worst car I ever Owned 1969 Corvette Conv. 1984 Lincoln Continetal Various different Clunkers 1995 BMW 328i 1998 BMW 528i 2000 BMW 528i 2009 BMW 328i Sport Package Been around a few years LOL
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02-14-2013, 09:01 AM	#189
ddk632 Chief Senior Executive Managing VP of Orange Sales 598 Rep 2,578 Posts Drives: 17 BMW F87 M2 6MT MG HBDGR ! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (2)	Haha, nice some long lists of cars in here. My first BMW was actually my 2nd car, so my pre-BMW list is short .. Although I've had a few MB's since then I am now on my 4th BMW and she's a keeper - 5th if you count motorcycles - and still love them just as much! 1994 Toyota 4Runner 1993 BMW 325i (MT) - instant hooked on BMW! Actually sold the 4Runner for the same price as it took to buy the Beemer, too!
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02-14-2013, 10:11 AM	#190
Jmanscotch is a Texan 49 Rep 387 Posts Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (6)	~90s Izuzu Pickup 5MT - first vehicle 2001 Saturn SL2 5MT (HS/College) 2006 Saturn Ion Coupe AT (totalled) 1997 Saturn SL1? 5MT 2004 BMW 325CI 5MT (Here is where it began! My post-grad present to myself) 1994 BMW 325I AT ($500 winter beater) 2008 BMW 328XI 6MT 2003 BMW 3.0 Z4 6MT 1967 BMW 1602 4MT 1995 Jeep Cherokee 5MT 2009 BMW 135i 6MT At one time, I owned 4 at once! __________________ *- Jake* Last edited by Jmanscotch; 02-14-2013 at 10:18 AM..
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02-15-2013, 02:23 PM	#191
nicvw Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW F20 125i Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	1990 VW Citi Golf 1.3 2002 VW Citi Golf 1.4i 2005 VW Polo 1.9TDi Sportline After 15 years of being a VW stalwart I was about to continue the tradition and purchase a GTI late last year. Luckily my wife convinced me to test a few different manufacturers, the first of which was BMW. One test drive and I placed my order 2013 BMW F20 125i
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02-15-2013, 04:05 PM	#192
Augustine New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 650i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	GMC Yukon
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02-16-2013, 02:21 PM	#193
eezzee First Lieutenant 6 Rep 325 Posts Drives: F20 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	1979 vw polo 1986 vw polo 1994 vw golf 1996 vw golf 1999 Audi TT 2000 vw beetle 2001 BMW Mini Cooper 2006 Audi TT 2012 BMW F20 Not sure what next, other than have been rather impressed by the BM experience.
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02-16-2013, 02:43 PM	#194
SYZ Lieutenant 34 Rep 454 Posts Drives: :O Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Mercedes C32 AMG [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	1976 MG Midget 1969 MG Midget 1998 Ford Mustang V6 2000 Mazda Miata 1989 Toyota PU 4x4 2003 Suzuki GSXR-750 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 2005 Ford Focus hatchback 380whp (current) 1993 Ford Escort Wagon 2002 Mercedes C32 AMG (current) 2009 BMW E93 M3 (current)
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02-16-2013, 03:44 PM	#195
CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	1988 Dodge Daytona 1992 Honda Civic 2000 Acura 1.6EL 2003 Acura 1.7EL 2006 Acura CSX 2009 BMW 328i xDrive 2013 BMW 328i xDrive __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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02-16-2013, 04:17 PM	#196
hova00 Major 1320 Rep 1,398 Posts Drives: G80 M3CS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (7)	Ill have to get a list with pics together. Nice to see some people auto history
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02-16-2013, 11:03 PM	#197
Akaramanukyan New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 535i msport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	1999 Nissan Maxima SE 2001 BMW 525i 2004 BMW 525i 2008 BMW 535i( loved this one) 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 (Never again) Currently 2013 BMW 535i Msport
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02-17-2013, 12:41 AM	#198
catherineanh Captain 71 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	2004 Mercedes Benz C230 2006 BMW 325xi
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