[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

Once she gets closer to Panama, the excitement heightens

Now, I'm getting anxious to capture her going through the canal locks

Me too, me too.

[Fjk]

Well, i've ordered an F30 335 but I think I'm on the cygnus leader! CA told me shipped 3/13 to land 4/9 also, even though NYK sheet and Port Hueneme say 4/10.

No threads on the F30 forums so I'll join the party here!

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Fjk

Well, i've ordered an F30 335 but I think I'm on the cygnus leader! CA told me shipped 3/13 to land 4/9 also, even though NYK sheet and Port Hueneme say 4/10.

No threads on the F30 forums so I'll join the party here!

Welcome !!!

Gatte, lloydaustin, and Fjk:

I'm not on this ship, but I'm keeping Gatte company and satisfying my ship tracking fetish

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Fjk

Well, i've ordered an F30 335 but I think I'm on the cygnus leader! CA told me shipped 3/13 to land 4/9 also, even though NYK sheet and Port Hueneme say 4/10.

No threads on the F30 forums so I'll join the party here!

Since we don't get too many folks from the 3/4 forums here, I wanted to ask, out of curiosity: what was the decision making process that led you to choosing a 335 ?

I ask also because I myself considered and test drove the 335 (among others) before eventually deciding on the M235i.

So, curious about your decision.

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Fjk

Well, i've ordered an F30 335 but I think I'm on the cygnus leader! CA told me shipped 3/13 to land 4/9 also, even though NYK sheet and Port Hueneme say 4/10.

No threads on the F30 forums so I'll join the party here!

@Fjk : glad to have you here mate. Our cars could be 6 inches from each other. Which dealer did you get your car from ?.

I got mine from Steve Thomas BMW. If you got it from him too, we'd probably see each other for pickup.

The 335 and 435 are really nice cars. How did you get it configured?

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

Welcome !!!

Gatte, lloydaustin, and Fjk:

I'm not on this ship, but I'm keeping Gatte company and satisfying my ship tracking fetish

@Fjk - It would've been really boring without inline, supernaut, elincali and some others on the forum. Really nice company we've got.

[Fjk]

@i6: I'm coming from an E46 but got married. Picked the F30 for the size and doors/convenience. If I was still a free citizen Id definitely have considered the M235!! What a great little package.

@gatte:
Configuration: 6MT, m Sport, sport brakes, DHP, Tech (HUD)

Barely got the 6MT approved, or at least not disallowed, by the boss...


Time is ticking very slowly!

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Fjk

@i6: I'm coming from an E46 but got married. Picked the F30 for the size and doors/convenience. If I was still a free citizen Id definitely have considered the M235!! What a great little package.

Congrats ! Or condolences ... maybe both.

Originally Posted by Fjk

@gatte:
Configuration: 6MT, m Sport, sport brakes, DHP, Tech (HUD)

Originally Posted by Fjk

Barely got the 6MT approved, or at least not disallowed, by the boss...

Originally Posted by Fjk

Time is ticking very slowly!

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Fjk

@i6: I'm coming from an E46 but got married. Picked the F30 for the size and doors/convenience. If I was still a free citizen Id definitely have considered the M235!! What a great little package.

@gatte:
Configuration: 6MT, m Sport, sport brakes, DHP, Tech (HUD)

Barely got the 6MT approved, or at least not disallowed, by the boss...


Time is ticking very slowly!

I feel for the oppressed and downtrodden.
I am guessing the boss is not on the forum. This type of language could get you in even more trouble.

[Gatte]

Here's the latest position of 3EKK5. It seems to be making decent progress:

[Supernaut]

Alright, now it's a party!

[lloydaustin]

Pretty cool!

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Supernaut

Alright, now it's a party!

And it's only getting better from here on in

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

And it's only getting better from here on in

Yeah, I'm sure there are a lot of people in the 3, 4 and 5 series forums waiting for their cars that are on the same boat. I wonder if any of them are as psycho as us and want to track their cars on the voyage.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Gatte

Yeah, I'm sure there are a lot of people in the 3, 4 and 5 series forums waiting for their cars that are on the same boat. I wonder if any of them are as psycho as us and want to track their cars on the voyage.

I think we're the coolest of the bunch, right here.

One reason why: we bought cars, not boats

5 series: Oh Lord, they might as well call it the "3EKK5", if you know what I mean

(Any 5 series folks lurking ???)

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

(Any 5 series folks lurking ???)

You pray not.

[lloydaustin]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

I think we're the coolest of the bunch, right here.

One reason why: we bought cars, not boats

5 series: Oh Lord, they might as well call it the "3EKK5", if you know what I mean

(Any 5 series folks lurking ???)

I have had a few of the more manageable (older) 5ers. Some of my favorite cars.

[Supernaut]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

I think we're the coolest of the bunch, right here.

One reason why: we bought cars, not boats

5 series: Oh Lord, they might as well call it the "3EKK5", if you know what I mean

(Any 5 series folks lurking ???)

Rather than "lurking", I believe the proper technical term for the 5ers is "at anchor".

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by lloydaustin

I have had a few of the more manageable (older) 5ers. Some of my favorite cars.

Busted ! I knew I wouldn't be safe long.

I agree ... 5ers of the past were nice cars. These days, I can't imagine buying anything bigger than a 3/4, *** but that's just me ***.

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

I agree ... 5ers of the past were nice cars. These days, I can't imagine buying anything bigger than a 3/4, *** but that's just me ***.

I agree although I would probably not even buy a 3. The 4 series is what I have in mind next. Maybe an M4 in 4-5 years time.

The E28s and E39s were probably the best M5s. The E39 still looks so good.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by Gatte

I agree although I would probably not even buy a 3. The 4 series is what I have in mind next. Maybe an M4 in 4-5 years time.

The E28s and E39s were probably the best M5s. The E39 still looks so good.

The 4 series is a great car ! Why couldn't they offer an M435i ?!!! I wish it were not as wide (they increased the width by a few inches from the last gen 3 coupe), but I'd be willing to live with that if ...

Of course, I realize that you can option a 435i to make it an "M435i", but then, you're talking 60k+ (with all the options I would want). And, you have to add a lot of stuff - M Sport line, dynamic handling package, M Sport brakes, M Performance power kit (for the 20 extra hp and 30 extra lb-ft) ... and that's just the performance stuff. With all my options, I just built one for $63,375 ... a bit much for me at the moment

That is why the M235i is such an awesome package ! Seriously ! I mean - most (if not all) of the high performance equipment is built in ... a no brainer ! You just add on the comfort/tech packages as you wish, and you're set !

A fully loaded fun sports car for under 50k ?!!!

And if you don't need the extra vroom, the 228i is a steal ! What a great entry level option for folks who want the ultimate driving machine experience at a bargain !

No wonder the M235i won 2nd place on the consumer reports list ... not that I have the slightest bit of respect for those (*** DISCLAIMER: MY OPINION ONLY ***) more-than-ridiculous clowns sitting on barstools making constant sub-poor attempts at humor and trying to pretend like they know the first thing about cars, but regardless, the car deserves every bit of the fanfare it has received.

People don't know what they're missing out on, when they just ignore it completely from consideration. But hey, that's what makes our rides all the more special

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Inline_Six

The 4 series is a great car ! Why couldn't they offer an M435i ?!!! I wish it were not as wide (they increased the width by a few inches from the last gen 3 coupe), but I'd be willing to live with that if ...

Of course, I realize that you can option a 435i to make it an "M435i", but then, you're talking 60k+ (with all the options I would want). And, you have to add a lot of stuff - M Sport line, dynamic handling package, M Sport brakes, M Performance power kit (for the 20 extra hp and 30 extra lb-ft) ... and that's just the performance stuff. With all my options, I just built one for $63,375 ... a bit much for me at the moment

That is why the M235i is such an awesome package ! Seriously ! I mean - most (if not all) of the high performance equipment is built in ... a no brainer ! You just add on the comfort/tech packages as you wish, and you're set !

A fully loaded fun sports car for under 50k ?!!!

And if you don't need the extra vroom, the 228i is a steal ! What a great entry level option for folks who want the ultimate driving machine experience at a bargain !

No wonder the M235i won 2nd place on the consumer reports list ... not that I have the slightest bit of respect for those (*** DISCLAIMER: MY OPINION ONLY ***) more-than-ridiculous clowns sitting on barstools making constant sub-poor attempts at humor and trying to pretend like they know the first thing about cars, but regardless, the car deserves every bit of the fanfare it has received.

People don't know what they're missing out on, when they just ignore it completely from consideration. But hey, that's what makes our rides all the more special

Yeah, if you're gonna spend over 60k on a car, it's gotta be an M and not just an M-performance Car. Also, this being my first new car, I probably would not be able to afford or appreciate an M4.

A nissan altima with leather, spoiler, moon roof and a very bad engine costs upwards of 30K. For around 10K - 15K more (after the discounts) you're getting a lot of value. You get 2 extra cylinders, 100 more HP and a smile everytime you get inside. Definitetly value for money.