What does the spouse of a 2 series owner drive?

ortoLANparty · 06-21-2016, 10:34 PM

Interesting... are there no other females on this forum? While I'm not a 2-series owner just yet, ask me again on Friday (completing paperwork then, but I suppose the deal could always fall though...) My SO drives a '91 Miata, an Excursion, and a Triumph Daytona 675. Plus 2 Spec Miatas on race days :-)

EternalVendetta · 06-29-2016, 07:30 PM

We just signed a lease for a 2016 Lexus NX 200T F Sport earlier today. She's a realtor, so she wanted something with a 5th door instead of a trunk to make it easier to transport signs and stuff, and I couldn't talk her into a wagon or hatchback.

At least it isn't a huge vehicle, and I was happy to pony up another $30 / month or so for an F Sport model so that it isn't a complete bore to drive.

BEM-S4 · 06-30-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalVendetta

We just signed a lease for a 2016 Lexus NX 200T F Sport earlier today. She's a realtor, so she wanted something with a 5th door instead of a trunk to make it easier to transport signs and stuff, and I couldn't talk her into a wagon or hatchback.

At least it isn't a huge vehicle, and I was happy to pony up another $30 / month or so for an F Sport model so that it isn't a complete bore to drive.

Just curious did you check out the 3-series GT? My gf is a realtor and that seemed like it could be pretty ideal. Huge back seat for clients, big trunk etc. That's on the short list for when her lease is up.

EternalVendetta · 06-30-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Just curious did you check out the 3-series GT? My gf is a realtor and that seemed like it could be pretty ideal. Huge back seat for clients, big trunk etc. That's on the short list for when her lease is up.

I actually tried to talk her into a 328 GT, but she said she wanted something more different than the Honda Crosstour that she just had. I told her that the driving dynamics would be completely different, but that didn't work on her. :/

She also wanted a non-BMW since I have one already, wanting to especially avoid one with a pretty similar interior to mine (center console, plus she hates the crappy Dakota leather that I "upgraded" to just to get red).

BEM-S4 · 06-30-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Just curious did you check out the 3-series GT? My gf is a realtor and that seemed like it could be pretty ideal. Huge back seat for clients, big trunk etc. That's on the short list for when her lease is up.

I actually tried to talk her into a 328 GT, but she said she wanted something more different than the Honda Crosstour that she just had. I told her that the driving dynamics would be completely different, but that didn't work on her. :/

She also wanted a non-BMW since I have one already, wanting to especially avoid one with a pretty similar interior to mine (center console, plus she hates the crappy Dakota leather that I "upgraded" to just to get red).

Makes sense. Mine will be getting the 328 GT unless there's some compelling reason not to. Seems like it would work really well and since she's fine w an exec demo they're just so damn cheap to lease.

Vortexginge · 07-02-2016, 06:15 AM

My wife drives a Ford Territory which is used to chauffeur her majesty our fur ball on 4 legs around, as well as occasionally tow the bike trailers to Manar park for some Dirt therapy.Oh it also takes the lovely lady to work as well

Merc for hire · 07-03-2016, 12:07 AM

After buying a 2 Series I no longer felt the need for a spouse, so I got rid of her.

srleadjb · 07-03-2016, 06:34 PM

Mercedes E400 Coupe

wjones14 · 07-03-2016, 07:26 PM

My better half drives a 2015 Mini Cooper 4-door (F55). She got the John Cooper Works interior which is pretty nice. I actually prefer her steering wheel rim to mine in both looks and feel. It's a fat rim like the M wheel, but it has red stitching and is firm feeling rather than the spongy feel of the M wheel.

The new Mini has an odd relationship with the M235i: The Mini engine is the turbo 1.5 liter 3-cylinder - yep, essentially the N55 cut in half!

EuroDude · 07-03-2016, 09:09 PM

Mine drives a MB E350 sedan with sport package

PeteSoulDeep · 07-04-2016, 07:55 AM

She drives a 2016 M135i in Alpine White with black Dakota.

BEM-S4 · 07-04-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc for hire

After buying a 2 Series I no longer felt the need for a spouse, so I got rid of her.

If your 2 is now performing all wife duties I feel for whoever gets it after you

isthar · 07-06-2016, 10:07 AM

g/f in this case, but I'm chiming in.

Volvo XC90, 3 rows
I've had her drive my car once or twice. She hates it. She says she can see why I love it, but she hates it (too low, etc.). She also pretty much has a heart attack if I floor it.

Hrushka · 07-11-2016, 11:15 AM

Me: 2015 M235i with 2k miles
Her: 2013 BMW X3 with 30k miles

mutmat · 07-11-2016, 12:48 PM

Her: 2016 M235i 6-speed manual
Me: 2016 Golf R 6-speed manual

MY 235 · 07-12-2016, 02:22 AM

Well, Since my partner doesn't drive to work I get to rive it during the week. But since she needs to drive on the weekend I drive our E38 750ill or our E31 850ci.

c1pher · 07-12-2016, 05:35 AM

Mine drives a Ram Promaster Eco Diesel. We also have two Ducatis. Hers is the Monster 1100 Evo and mine is a Diavel Dark.

ORIGIN M. · 07-13-2016, 03:59 AM

On order...

SmallTownBoy · 07-16-2016, 07:05 PM

2013 GLK 350, loaded, bought for her 50th.

hoppy6698 · 07-17-2016, 07:08 PM

Me: 2015 M235i
Her: 2014 Q5 TDi (she loves her 36 mpg!)

siwo · 07-20-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

If your 2 is now performing all wife duties I feel for whoever gets it after you

I see what you did there. I wonder how clean the exhaust will be.

GFK007 · 07-21-2016, 10:48 PM

Yellow mini

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EternalVendetta Private First Class 62 Rep 147 Posts Drives: '16 M235i 6MT / '19 Model 3 SR Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	We just signed a lease for a 2016 Lexus NX 200T F Sport earlier today. She's a realtor, so she wanted something with a 5th door instead of a trunk to make it easier to transport signs and stuff, and I couldn't talk her into a wagon or hatchback. At least it isn't a huge vehicle, and I was happy to pony up another $30 / month or so for an F Sport model so that it isn't a complete bore to drive. __________________ 2016 M235i \| Estoril Blue \| Coral Red \| 6MT Tech \| Cold Weather \| Driver Assistance \| HK M Perf. Gear Shift Knob, Parking Brake, Pedals, Carbon Interior M Perf. Black Grilles \| CF Mirror Caps, Rear Spoiler, Rear Diffuser \| Lightweight Front Lip Spoiler \| M Perf. Exhaust
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07-02-2016, 06:15 AM	#94
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07-03-2016, 12:07 AM	#95
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07-03-2016, 07:26 PM	#97
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07-04-2016, 07:55 AM	#99
PeteSoulDeep Private 16 Rep 55 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lancashire England iTrader: (0)	She drives a 2016 M135i in Alpine White with black Dakota. __________________ BMW M240i Sport Auto, Mineral White / Coral Red, Professional Navigation, Driver Comfort Package, Sun Protection Package, Harmon-Kardon Loudspeaker System, Sunroof, Mirror Package, Heated Seats, 405M Wheels, M Performance Parts
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07-06-2016, 10:07 AM	#101
isthar Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 273 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, USA iTrader: (0)	g/f in this case, but I'm chiming in. Volvo XC90, 3 rows I've had her drive my car once or twice. She hates it. She says she can see why I love it, but she hates it (too low, etc.). She also pretty much has a heart attack if I floor it. __________________ //M235ix Alpine White
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07-11-2016, 11:15 AM	#102
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07-11-2016, 12:48 PM	#103
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07-12-2016, 02:22 AM	#104
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