02-23-2015, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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What're y'all driving now waiting for your 2er ?
I'm driving what I consider a pretty special car ... my first German car: a 2013 VW GLI Autobahn w/ Nav.
Some highlights of this car: - Responsive and masculine sounding 2.0L turbo engine producing good healthy torque starting at around 1800 - Great overall maneueverability due to its compact size - DSG transmission w/ its manual shift mode which is very responsive and a LOT of fun ! I don't know much about transmissions, but I know this one is fun ! - Very attractive/sporty exterior styling (I have a white exterior, with black sill extension thingies) - Awesome Bi-Xenon adaptive lighting that automatically lights an extra bulb to illuminate corners when turning and turns it off after the turn - Awesome 400 watt Fender audio system ... gonna miss this as I've heard bad things about the 360 watt HK. - Comfy leatherette sport bucket seats with good bolstering and lumbar support - Simple and easy to use interior instrumentation - Massive 15.5 ft trunk (largest in class) w/ nice cargo mgmt system Things I won't miss: - Totally obvious turbo lag that takes forever before the boost kicks in. Twin scroll on the M235i should make this a non-issue - Rattling of the interior at high volumes of the audio system Overall, I really love my GLI, and the M235i is just going to be a few steps up ! So, even though the wait for the BMW is killing me, it's a consolation that I'm driving a very special car now !
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What's the status on your 2er ? Already home ?
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02-23-2015, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Driving my x3 for now, I am getting more and more antsy to get my 2er.
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02-23-2015, 10:38 PM | #5 |
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Beat Silver '97 Audi A4 2.8 with 260xxx on her. Was my college car, told myself I would drive it until it dies which is now 3 years post college graduation. I think every girl at my alma mater *bumped my car while trying to park hers....
**Plot twist, one of the Cats' is blown, serious oil leakage = it won't pass smog. So I can't registered it. Got pulled over the other day for expired tags, cop said he could tow my car right there. Told him I was waiting on a new vehicle... he let me go with a warning. Every time I pull out of the driveway is an adventure! ***giving it to a mechanic friend as a project car the second my 2 arrives!! ****My Uber bill for dates is becoming excessive... |
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02-23-2015, 11:17 PM | #7 |
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I had a 04 Mini Cooper with 107000 miles and I was in a parking lot going 5mph and there was a pothole and one of my tires went in and hit the underside of the car and had weird shaking after and I took in to find out in addition to the cv joint, there was a number of problems with it; particularly the cat. I had to sell it as is for parts since the repair cost was more than what the car was worth.
TL;DR: I'm driving a rental car until I get mine.
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02-23-2015, 11:45 PM | #9 |
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Nothing special, currently driving a 2014 Toyota Corolla S and a 2006 Nissan Xterra S. My car finished production last week and should arrive in 4-6 weeks
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02-24-2015, 12:48 AM | #11 |
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I had planned to extend the lease on my Cayman, but they let me turn it in without having to replace the tires or do the the 3 year major service. So I probably saved 2-3k.
So I've been renting a car the last two months. Expensive, but it's cheaper than my Cayman payment. So by my math I'm saving money each month ;-) Was in a Chrysler 500, but got upgraded to a Sante Fe the other day. Talk about having to change my driving style from the P car. I'm so ready to get my M235i. |
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02-24-2015, 12:58 AM | #12 |
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I was driving my friend's '13 Corolla S. What I like about the car...surprisingly compliant suspension and very lightweight, almost kart-y. Bluetooth integration is also superior to BMW iDrive. But that's about all the pros there are...
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Here shortly!
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02-24-2015, 10:31 AM | #16 |
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I'm driving my 2004 RX-8 I bought off the lot. I adore this car and it's going to kill me to sell it, but we don't have room for another car.
Loves: -the handling is a dream - easy to drive on the street or track, perfectly balanced -fantastic brakes -9000 RPM redline -the dash is elegant and beautifully laid out - I love the central giant tach and digital speedo -way more space inside than it looks to have from the outside with a tight, but habitable back seat -the back suicide doors are incredibly convenient -it's bright, screaming yellow - not for everyone, but it's my 3rd canary yellow car -it doesn't look like anything else - not the most sexy design at some angles, but very racy with swoopy curves -10 years on, people still go out of their way to compliment me on the car -same size as the M235i but 3000 pounds - aluminum hood and rear door panels with a carbon fiber driveshaft - Mazda did their homework here -great for track days - I only had to upgrade the brake fluid and front brake pads - other changes were made for fun Dislikes: -rotaries will flood if shut off cold, so you can't make a quick reposition or stall the car -it burns oil by nature, so you're adding some every 3rd fill up or so -fuel mileage sucks - 15.5 around town, 23 highway, 25.5 best ever, 7.9 worst ever (track day) -they left out the torque Hates: -rotary engine lifespan - Mazda has since uprated the apex seal oiling system, but buying a new engine at 85,000 miles really hurts
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It's an incredibly fun engine to drive, revving to 9,000 rpm with ease and is smooth from idle to redline. It's also really compact with the size of a small microwave oven, so it helps make for a balanced chassis and low center of gravity. Mazda also engineers a great chassis/suspension. If Mazda had gone ahead with an RX-8 successor, I would have seriously considered it, even with the past engine history.
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02-24-2015, 12:57 PM | #20 |
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2000 Honda S2000 - all stock. Wonderful car, I've had it about 7 years as a daily driver, but it's time to let it go for something a bit more comfortable (about to order an m235i 6MT)
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02-24-2015, 08:27 PM | #21 |
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Making the switch from a 2005 Jeep Wrangler to a 2015 228i
Loves on the Wrangler: 1. driving with the top down in the summer 2. driving on any terrain in any type of weather condition 3. friendly Jeep waves to other Wranglers Can't really say I disliked much about the car. If I could, I would keep it forever and take it out on the occasional nice day or plow through the snow when the conditions called for 4 wheel drive. But, after aging about 10 years, I'm feeling the need to upgrade to something a bit more luxurious, fitted with better technology (coming from a manual windows and locks), and better performance. My wallet will also enjoy the increase in gas mileage. |
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