I get it now

rpatl · 03-20-2009, 01:06 AM

Hey, I'm new here. Sadly, I don't own a BMW, but I've loved them ever since my cousin took me for a ride in his E36 328is 8 years ago. Now my dad's looking for a new car, and for the longest time he was only considering Japanese makes (Acura, Lexus, Infiniti). He had some kind of unconscious hatred of anything German, for whatever reason (maybe misconceptions about reliability, build quality, idk). But last week I finally convinced him to go to the BMW dealership to give the 335i a try.

Needless to say, it only took about 2 minutes for him to fall in love with the car ("holy ****, this thing is like a rocket down the onramp"). We blasted down the freeway (safely, of course, but quickly) and on the return trip, the sales guy offered ME (I'm 16) to drive it back -- he didn't even ask me for my license (this speaks volumes about the plight of salesmen these days)! And after blasting back down the freeway (safely, of course!), I can finally say that I know firsthand why all of you enthusiasts like BMWs so much -- the whole car FEELS planted and compliant, the accelerator/brakes are perfectly linear, the steering is direct, but you already knew that). Somebody tried to merge into my lane, almost hitting me because she wasn't looking, but I got to see the legendary BMW handling in action when turning the wheel quickly to avoid her (the sales guy said I was a quick thinker and a good driver, but all credit is due to the car).

Anyways, enough over-excited storytelling. My dad's convinced that the 335i sedan is going to be his next car, and it took a 20-minute test drive to erase all of his misconceptions and end his desire for Japanese cars. We've test-driven all the competitors (G35, TL-S, IS350) and he used to be very impressed by all of them, but not anymore. He said he just couldn't go back to the soft, plushy feel of those cars.

In short, I just wanted to say that BMW has won over another one. And since I won't be getting the keys to a 335i handed to me again for a long, long, time, it's back to reading Car and Driver magazine for me...haha

methodtim · 03-20-2009, 01:35 AM

Welcome to the forum. Nice write-up. We've all had that a-ha moment with BMW's here. I think you mean to say that your dad had a subconscious hatred of German cars. You can't really unconsciously hate something since, well, you're passed out.

Enjoy your time here and hopefully your dad lets you borrow the car every now and again.

TWiTCHY · 03-20-2009, 02:09 AM

Haha you sound just like me and my dad, except we went through 4 cars and didn't get a thing. Darn economy!

visor · 03-20-2009, 02:24 AM

Welcome!

And as the saying goes for BMW's: the feel of the wheel will seal the deal!

nick6753 · 03-20-2009, 06:20 AM

Yep, all it took was one test drive and I was hooked.

p4junk · 03-20-2009, 08:38 AM

Sounds like you had some fun! Good for you!
It's nice to be able to read such good grammar, tense and spelling for once from a 16yr old!!
Keep it up, dude.

HermesRider · 03-20-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by p4junk

Sounds like you had some fun! Good for you!
It's nice to be able to read such good grammar, tense and spelling for once from a 16yr old!!
Keep it up, dude.

+1, nicely written Ruhkesh. There is hope!

BK · 03-20-2009, 09:13 AM

Nice, and it shares a theme that most of us have read here before or felt ourselves -- with a Bimmer, you either "get it" after about 5 minutes of driving, or you don't. I test drove lots of cars before I bought mine, and the Bimmer just felt so much more "dialed in" than the others.

BMWs4ever · 03-20-2009, 10:00 AM

I still get that feeling every time I go for a drive :-0

Welcome to the forum!

Payroll · 03-20-2009, 10:04 AM

my Dad and I had precisely the same experience 6 years ago when we test drove a 911 for the same time. We had never driven anything that handled so well.

ragingclue · 03-20-2009, 10:06 AM

Wow this thread gets me thinking there actually may still be some kids out there these days who can read, write, and respect.... Good write-up, kid.

freshwhite335 · 03-20-2009, 10:06 AM

yup. mmhmm

skimmilk20 · 03-20-2009, 10:06 AM

hahah sounds also like the sales associate was pushing all the right buttons...

bknight · 03-20-2009, 10:34 AM

Nice first post on the forum.

raj55 · 03-20-2009, 10:43 AM

I test drove Audi 4, Mercedes 180, Toyota Avensis, RAV4, SAAB93, VolvoV50 and BMW 320i and nothing gave me the "feeling" that BMW gave and the deal was clinched! I have been driving Toyotas all my life and have been happy with them but they never moved me the way BMW did.

blue2fire · 03-20-2009, 10:51 AM

Welcome and Congratulations!

Tim: Another TSX to 3 Series Convert

STE92VE · 03-20-2009, 10:55 AM

As you can see form my sig, once bitten by the BMW bug, it's difficult to settle for anything else....

demosthenes · 03-20-2009, 11:00 AM

Welcome. Nice write-up.

Now that you've been spoiled by a 3 series, you've got to have one. How about a used E46? It's a great car and it costs much less than a used E9x. Then you and your dad can share your enthusiasm for these fine cars. You can even wash and wax your cars together!

If you want to maximize your enjoyment, learn how to drive a stick and buy a 5MT.

methodtim · 03-20-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingclue

Wow this thread gets me thinking there actually may still be some kids out there these days who can read, write, and respect.... Good write-up, kid.

+1 meeeellion.

methodtim · 03-20-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

Welcome and Congratulations!

Tim: Another TSX to 3 Series Convert

Yeah, I noticed that too.

ElRedOne · 03-20-2009, 12:07 PM

Congrats on your command of the English language at 16. My "get it" experience was a 5 year old E36 w/85K miles on the clock. Bought it on the spot.

Oulixes · 03-20-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruhkesh

... I just wanted to say that BMW has won over another one.

Great story - it brings back memories of the revelation we have all experienced.

03-20-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
rpatl Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Acura TSX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I get it now Hey, I'm new here. Sadly, I don't own a BMW, but I've loved them ever since my cousin took me for a ride in his E36 328is 8 years ago. Now my dad's looking for a new car, and for the longest time he was only considering Japanese makes (Acura, Lexus, Infiniti). He had some kind of unconscious hatred of anything German, for whatever reason (maybe misconceptions about reliability, build quality, idk). But last week I finally convinced him to go to the BMW dealership to give the 335i a try. Needless to say, it only took about 2 minutes for him to fall in love with the car ("holy ****, this thing is like a rocket down the onramp"). We blasted down the freeway (safely, of course, but quickly) and on the return trip, the sales guy offered ME (I'm 16) to drive it back -- he didn't even ask me for my license (this speaks volumes about the plight of salesmen these days)! And after blasting back down the freeway (safely, of course!), I can finally say that I know firsthand why all of you enthusiasts like BMWs so much -- the whole car FEELS planted and compliant, the accelerator/brakes are perfectly linear, the steering is direct, but you already knew that). Somebody tried to merge into my lane, almost hitting me because she wasn't looking, but I got to see the legendary BMW handling in action when turning the wheel quickly to avoid her (the sales guy said I was a quick thinker and a good driver, but all credit is due to the car). Anyways, enough over-excited storytelling. My dad's convinced that the 335i sedan is going to be his next car, and it took a 20-minute test drive to erase all of his misconceptions and end his desire for Japanese cars. We've test-driven all the competitors (G35, TL-S, IS350) and he used to be very impressed by all of them, but not anymore. He said he just couldn't go back to the soft, plushy feel of those cars. In short, I just wanted to say that BMW has won over another one. And since I won't be getting the keys to a 335i handed to me again for a long, long, time, it's back to reading Car and Driver magazine for me...haha
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methodtim Brigadier General 374 Rep 3,883 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Welcome to the forum. Nice write-up. We've all had that a-ha moment with BMW's here. I think you mean to say that your dad had a subconscious hatred of German cars. You can't really unconsciously hate something since, well, you're passed out. Enjoy your time here and hopefully your dad lets you borrow the car every now and again. __________________
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TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Haha you sound just like me and my dad, except we went through 4 cars and didn't get a thing. Darn economy!
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nick6753 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast iTrader: (1)	Yep, all it took was one test drive and I was hooked.
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p4junk Private First Class 1 Rep 102 Posts Drives: '06 330i Monaco Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you had some fun! Good for you! It's nice to be able to read such good grammar, tense and spelling for once from a 16yr old!! Keep it up, dude. __________________ \| 6SP MT \| Premium Package \| Sport Package \| Active Steering \| Comfort Access \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| Logic7 \| Heated Front Seats \| OEM Blacklines \| Matte Black Grilles \| Shadowline Trim \| BMW Performance Intake \| LUX 5.1 { 52,000mls }
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Nice, and it shares a theme that most of us have read here before or felt ourselves -- with a Bimmer, you either "get it" after about 5 minutes of driving, or you don't. I test drove lots of cars before I bought mine, and the Bimmer just felt so much more "dialed in" than the others. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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BMWs4ever Lieutenant 42 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001.5 Passat GLX V6 [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I still get that feeling every time I go for a drive :-0 Welcome to the forum!
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Payroll Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: little place called none of your Goddamn business iTrader: (1)	my Dad and I had precisely the same experience 6 years ago when we test drove a 911 for the same time. We had never driven anything that handled so well. __________________ 2008 335i \| Space Gray \| Blk & Gray Poplar \| 6 MT, M3 Lip, Painted Reflectors, Huper Optik 30 (35%), V1 Hardwire, Pussy Magnet
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ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Wow this thread gets me thinking there actually may still be some kids out there these days who can read, write, and respect.... Good write-up, kid.
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freshwhite335 Colonel 148 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	yup. mmhmm __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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skimmilk20 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 6 spd MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	hahah sounds also like the sales associate was pushing all the right buttons...
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bknight Captain 60 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Nice first post on the forum.
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	As you can see form my sig, once bitten by the BMW bug, it's difficult to settle for anything else.... __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	Welcome. Nice write-up. Now that you've been spoiled by a 3 series, you've got to have one. How about a used E46? It's a great car and it costs much less than a used E9x. Then you and your dad can share your enthusiasm for these fine cars. You can even wash and wax your cars together! If you want to maximize your enjoyment, learn how to drive a stick and buy a 5MT.
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ElRedOne First Lieutenant 3 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi, '06 Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your command of the English language at 16. My "get it" experience was a 5 year old E36 w/85K miles on the clock. Bought it on the spot. __________________ ElRedOne 330 xi Electric Red/Beige Step-Premium-Sport-CW-CA-PDC-Shade Z4MR Interlagos/Black
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