New Ytest
Sign out
Bimmerpost
Login
BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read  
Go Back   BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-10-2023, 07:30 AM   #89
F30lolz
I can haz cheezburger?
F30lolz's Avatar
6799
Rep
3,677
Posts

 
Drives: 14 Sahara/08 335xi/22 Maverick
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Miami, FL/Shelbyville, IN

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps View Post
I'll give you the top and doors, definitely can't remove those from most pickups, but I'm having a hard time picturing how all that would fit better in a jeep though? I have had the unfortunate experience of riding in the back seat of a Jeep... I still remember that horrible day. My F150 had a TON of space in the back seats, I would say more than most sedans and SUVs.
Dogs/hoglets ride in the back of the jeep as in a pickup, wouldn’t be an option to let them ride on a pickup bed.

Quote:
Originally Posted by floridaorange View Post
Pic of the 8 hedgehogs pls
A few but have to take more.
Attached Images
    
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by RaptorKTM View Post
Also our E90 330 and 325 will soon have some sort of boost. So there is actually more of a chance to get more hp out of a 330 then a 335 in my opinion
Appreciate 5
Esteban42179.50
Soul_Glo13282.50
      03-10-2023, 10:16 PM   #90
ezaircon4jc
Major General
ezaircon4jc's Avatar
United_States
4259
Rep
5,285
Posts

 
Drives: 2019 540i M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: San Diego

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Clark_Kent View Post
Any BMW
Any Lotus
Any minivan
Any pickup truck
Any Jeep
And yet you're on a BMW board...

Mine have been great.
Appreciate 2
Soul_Glo13282.50
Mosaud19983890.00
      03-10-2023, 10:42 PM   #91
Clark_Kent
Lieutenant Colonel
Clark_Kent's Avatar
2208
Rep
1,889
Posts

 
Drives: Retired
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Atlanta, GA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc View Post
And yet you're on a BMW board...

Mine have been great.
You are correct. BMW was good for me, owned a few of them, and then it wasn't so I moved on. I don't believe in brand loyalty and I'm not the only one. Many former BMW owners stuck around here long after they cut ties with the brand.
__________________
Retired: 2018 BMW M3 CS, 2018 BMW M3 ZCP, 2016 BMW M3
Appreciate 3
Soul_Glo13282.50
Mosaud19983890.00
      03-11-2023, 01:53 PM   #92
ezaircon4jc
Major General
ezaircon4jc's Avatar
United_States
4259
Rep
5,285
Posts

 
Drives: 2019 540i M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: San Diego

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Clark_Kent View Post
You are correct. BMW was good for me, owned a few of them, and then it wasn't so I moved on. I don't believe in brand loyalty and I'm not the only one. Many former BMW owners stuck around here long after they cut ties with the brand.
I was just bustin' your chops a little . I'm only "brand loyal" until there is a reason not to be. There are a brands I will not even consider, which, now that I've been spoiled, include all the American brands for various reasons. After years of FWD appliances (and buying into the propaganda), I've become a RWD snob, which limits my options.
Appreciate 3
Clark_Kent2208.00
dradernh4177.50
cmyx6go15560.00
      03-13-2023, 05:03 PM   #93
jmg
Lieutenant General
jmg's Avatar
18493
Rep
14,085
Posts

 
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive  [9.83]
2018 F80 M3 CS  [9.83]
2019 i3 BEV  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Germanauto View Post
SUVs, trucks, Teslas, Audis, Mercs, muscle cars, etc. None satisfy my desires for being lightweight and engaging daily drivers. I will say the Camaro is a decent handling car, but still pretty numb and serious-feeling.
No kids? SUVs are awesome and the newer ones feel more and more like cars. The X3 and X5 loaners I had handled better than cars from 10 years ago.
__________________

2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect*, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing
Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3
IG: Raging_G82
Appreciate 1
ASAP10049.50
      03-13-2023, 05:11 PM   #94
jmg
Lieutenant General
jmg's Avatar
18493
Rep
14,085
Posts

 
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive  [9.83]
2018 F80 M3 CS  [9.83]
2019 i3 BEV  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by JP10 View Post
Tell ya what, our telluride is awesome. Best bang for your buck large suv hands down. About to crack 40k miles, no issues. Is it exciting, hell no. Do I need it to be since it’s for my wife and kid, hell no. Great car though.
I like the Telluride, but I hate the Hyundai and Kia dealer experience. They all mark up their cars and take a dump on the value proposition. Did you pay over MSRP?

For me, the VW Atlas checked the boxes. Value was excellent, I paid MSRP during the pandemic, its huge, utilitarian, and imho looks great with the sideboards. Not the most reliable since we've had a few minor recalls, but mechanically it's been great. Floaty and not the greatest to drive, but like you, it's for the wife and kids so it doesn't matter.
__________________

2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect*, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing
Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3
IG: Raging_G82
Appreciate 0
      03-13-2023, 05:34 PM   #95
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

 
Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg View Post
No kids? SUVs are awesome and the newer ones feel more and more like cars. The X3 and X5 loaners I had handled better than cars from 10 years ago.
No kids. When that happens will definitely need one SUV in the household. But it'll never be my personal driver. Some like the Macan, Stelvio, X3M are pretty good to drive but still don't possess that light low and oversteer-capable experience of proper sport sedans.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown
-2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
Appreciate 0
      03-13-2023, 06:46 PM   #96
jmg
Lieutenant General
jmg's Avatar
18493
Rep
14,085
Posts

 
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive  [9.83]
2018 F80 M3 CS  [9.83]
2019 i3 BEV  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Germanauto View Post
No kids. When that happens will definitely need one SUV in the household. But it'll never be my personal driver. Some like the Macan, Stelvio, X3M are pretty good to drive but still don't possess that light low and oversteer-capable experience of proper sport sedans.
I have a large 3 row SUV for kid hauling and an M4 for myself. In looking for a daily personal car, I find it hard to justify another sedan with so close a similarity in convenience as an M4. Hatchbacks or small to midsize SUV’s tend to offer enough to justify an additional car. Maybe even a truck. I can’t picture myself getting an M340i while already having an M4, know what I mean?
__________________

2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect*, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing
Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3
IG: Raging_G82
Appreciate 2
ASAP10049.50
Germanauto9665.50
      03-13-2023, 06:53 PM   #97
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10050
Rep
8,560
Posts

 
Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

I almost feel like the reverse of some of the comments... if ur to have an only car or a car that necessitates any practicality, imho, you should strictly have an SUV as your first car. The modern SUVs offer a ton comfort, awesome livability and some more sporty ones like x3 m40i or X5 offer a good driving experience.

I almost question why would anyone buy a 3 series or 5 series if they aren't M cars lol?
They offer nothing outside of a lower CG which in a 5 series... who cares?

Performance is clearly not your focus and modern SUVs offer far more in usability than they lose in performance to the comparabale sedan.

My perfect garage is a sports car w my suv and I am good... m3, m4, m2 comp or the like.
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      03-15-2023, 09:38 AM   #98
AmuroRay
Brigadier General
AmuroRay's Avatar
2165
Rep
4,073
Posts

 
Drives: M235i
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

I don’t like SUVs - huge penalty in upfront costs, and ownership costs, for moderate increase in convenience. Heaven forbid you want to drive for fun, now you are throwing a school bus around curvy roads.

I’ll pass.
Appreciate 1
demas169.00
      03-15-2023, 10:44 AM   #99
bagekko
Major
bagekko's Avatar
United_States
776
Rep
1,067
Posts

 
Drives: Lots of BMWs
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: RI/MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 M4 Vert  [0.00]
2006 Z4M Roadster  [0.00]
1995 540i  [0.00]
2008 BMW M5  [0.00]
2019 i3 Rex  [0.00]
2021 X7 40i MSport  [0.00]
Have you ever driven an X# with DHP, IAS, M-xDrive, etc? In my X7 its very impressive, believe the X5 can have all that and must be crazy, all of that in an X3M if available would prolly beat most sports cars from 20-30 yrs ago on the track.

Quote:
Originally Posted by AmuroRay View Post
I don’t like SUVs - huge penalty in upfront costs, and ownership costs, for moderate increase in convenience. Heaven forbid you want to drive for fun, now you are throwing a school bus around curvy roads.

I’ll pass.
__________________
2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd
2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX
2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd
Appreciate 2
ASAP10049.50
      03-15-2023, 12:18 PM   #100
freakystyly
Lieutenant Colonel
2870
Rep
1,758
Posts

 
Drives: F22 B58 6MT
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg View Post
No kids? SUVs are awesome and the newer ones feel more and more like cars. The X3 and X5 loaners I had handled better than cars from 10 years ago.
Know what else feel more and more like cars? Cars...

There just aren't many choices of fun to drive <4000lb vehicles anymore. And I mean fun to drive "for me" not for everyone.
Appreciate 0
      03-15-2023, 01:34 PM   #101
bagekko
Major
bagekko's Avatar
United_States
776
Rep
1,067
Posts

 
Drives: Lots of BMWs
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: RI/MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 M4 Vert  [0.00]
2006 Z4M Roadster  [0.00]
1995 540i  [0.00]
2008 BMW M5  [0.00]
2019 i3 Rex  [0.00]
2021 X7 40i MSport  [0.00]
Sub 4k lol almost nothing is under that fun or not, isn't the new M3 3990 and the F90 M5 is close to what 4500lbs. Ah the days back when my Z3 was sub 3000lbs.

Quote:
Originally Posted by freakystyly View Post
Know what else feel more and more like cars? Cars...

There just aren't many choices of fun to drive <4000lb vehicles anymore. And I mean fun to drive "for me" not for everyone.
__________________
2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd
2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX
2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd
Appreciate 0
      03-15-2023, 01:38 PM   #102
jmg
Lieutenant General
jmg's Avatar
18493
Rep
14,085
Posts

 
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive  [9.83]
2018 F80 M3 CS  [9.83]
2019 i3 BEV  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by freakystyly View Post
Know what else feel more and more like cars? Cars...

There just aren't many choices of fun to drive <4000lb vehicles anymore. And I mean fun to drive "for me" not for everyone.
That’s why you get both. Different tools for different tasks.
__________________

2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect*, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing
Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3
IG: Raging_G82
Appreciate 0
      03-15-2023, 01:55 PM   #103
bagekko
Major
bagekko's Avatar
United_States
776
Rep
1,067
Posts

 
Drives: Lots of BMWs
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: RI/MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 M4 Vert  [0.00]
2006 Z4M Roadster  [0.00]
1995 540i  [0.00]
2008 BMW M5  [0.00]
2019 i3 Rex  [0.00]
2021 X7 40i MSport  [0.00]
LOL that mentality is dangerous, it requires more than two, and you end up with 6 cars like me.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg View Post
That’s why you get both. Different tools for different tasks.
__________________
2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd
2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX
2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd
Appreciate 2
jmg18493.00
      03-15-2023, 02:58 PM   #104
AmuroRay
Brigadier General
AmuroRay's Avatar
2165
Rep
4,073
Posts

 
Drives: M235i
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bagekko View Post
Have you ever driven an X# with DHP, IAS, M-xDrive, etc? In my X7 its very impressive, believe the X5 can have all that and must be crazy, all of that in an X3M if available would prolly beat most sports cars from 20-30 yrs ago on the track.
Yeah, I’ll pass.
Appreciate 0
      03-17-2023, 10:46 AM   #105
JP10
Major
JP10's Avatar
United_States
2462
Rep
1,144
Posts

 
Drives: M3
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg View Post
I like the Telluride, but I hate the Hyundai and Kia dealer experience. They all mark up their cars and take a dump on the value proposition. Did you pay over MSRP?

For me, the VW Atlas checked the boxes. Value was excellent, I paid MSRP during the pandemic, its huge, utilitarian, and imho looks great with the sideboards. Not the most reliable since we've had a few minor recalls, but mechanically it's been great. Floaty and not the greatest to drive, but like you, it's for the wife and kids so it doesn't matter.
I hear ya, my experience was fine. Asked if it was available, flew to buy it, 30mins for the paperwork, out the door. Got it for MSRP $41,900 for an EX just the way we wanted. 1.9% rate too. Perfectly fine for her, and the v6 is peppy, but not too peppy, which is great haha.
Appreciate 1
jmg18493.00
      03-17-2023, 07:17 PM   #106
floridaorange
Colonel
floridaorange's Avatar
United_States
10015
Rep
2,658
Posts

 
Drives: 2013 bmw 320i xdrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: orlando, fl

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bagekko View Post
Have you ever driven an X# with DHP, IAS, M-xDrive, etc? In my X7 its very impressive, believe the X5 can have all that and must be crazy, all of that in an X3M if available would prolly beat most sports cars from 20-30 yrs ago on the track.
I have - x5m - super fun to drive, especially with dinan exhaust
__________________
Stage 2 BM3

Quote:
Originally Posted by GrussGott View Post
Sounds pizzagatey.
Appreciate 0
      03-18-2023, 07:19 AM   #107
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
10,327
Posts

 
Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Any BMW with more than 6 cylinders.
__________________
"Drive more, worry less. "

435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2023, 06:49 PM   #108
3.0L
Colonel
3.0L's Avatar
8902
Rep
2,011
Posts

 
Drives: M235i, 20k miles
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Camry.
__________________
///M235i | Mineral Grey Metallic | Premium Package | Technology Package | Driver Assistance Package | Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather | Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system | 8-speed automatic

When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
Appreciate 1
Mosaud19983890.00
      03-27-2023, 01:14 PM   #109
karcio424
Registered
8
Rep
2
Posts

 
Drives: BMW F30 328i xDrive
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Poland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by F32Fleet View Post
Any BMW with more than 6 cylinders.
Or less than...
I feel like 3 and 4-pot motors have too shitty working culture. Some of the petrol ones still sound like a diesel, so what's the point? Everything with more than 6 pots is far too unreliable if bought used, at least from my experience. I'd have no problem buying 8, 10 or 12-pot as new, and doing maintenance my way though.
Appreciate 2
F32Fleet3539.50
      03-27-2023, 05:28 PM   #110
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
10,327
Posts

 
Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by karcio424 View Post
Or less than...
I feel like 3 and 4-pot motors have too shitty working culture. Some of the petrol ones still sound like a diesel, so what's the point? Everything with more than 6 pots is far too unreliable if bought used, at least from my experience. I'd have no problem buying 8, 10 or 12-pot as new, and doing maintenance my way though.
Solenoid injectors make them sound like diesels.

Piezoelectric are much quieter but expensive.
__________________
"Drive more, worry less. "

435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:03 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST