They say we have a entry level car and that we cant afford something else.

[Boosted_N54]

They say we have a entry level car and that we cant afford something else(#18). Now lets tell them why...

#126


http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...77#post7863777

[MastaMind]

No, nothing good will come of this, and it will only make the parties involved look foolish. In fact, I feel foolish for typing this reply. Please excuse me, I'm going to go take a steaming hot shower and scrub myself with steel wool in a futile attempt to rid myself of this taint.

[Frustration]

yawn...

[emtrey]

let them think what they want.

A friend of mine has an E92 M-3..thought it was the s-its...till I took him to test drive Porsches, then Ferraris 2 weekends ago...

there will always be lesser cars and better cars than the ones we are currently involved with....this belongs on the pay pay no mind list.

[ND40oz]

Why drag up a dead thread on M3 post, who cares? I'm sure most of us on here could have bought any one of the vehicles in BMWs lineup but we chose the 1er for any number of reasons and we probably each have different reasons for buying it.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by Da _Grk_Tuner

They say we have a entry level car and that we cant afford something else(#18). Now lets tell them why...

#126


http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...77#post7863777

Your comment wasn't any better.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

Why drag up a dead thread on M3 post, who cares? I'm sure most of us on here could have bought any one of the vehicles in BMWs lineup but we chose the 1er for any number of reasons and we probably each have different reasons for buying it.

I doubt that's true. Even I'm man enough to admit I never looked into the M3 because of its high price. Sure the base price is not too bad, but I don't want a no-optioned M3. My fully loaded 135i MSRP was 48k (I paid a little over invoice). That's more than a base model 5 series. So yes, most could have bought another vehicle in BMW's lineup, but not any car. I built an M3 on the website and it came out to over 70k. I just wasn't ready to spend that kind of money on a car at the time.

I'm not convinced that very many test drove an M3 and picked the 135i without price being the main consideration. I loved my 1er, but after test driving the M3, I realized it was in another league. I think the 1m coupe will make it a much tougher decision, finances aside.

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I doubt that's true. Even I'm man enough to admit I never looked into the M3 because of its high price. Sure the base price is not too bad, but I don't want a no-optioned M3. My fully loaded 135i MSRP was 48k (I paid a little over invoice). That's more than a base model 5 series. So yes, most could have bought another vehicle in BMW's lineup, but not any car. I built an M3 on the website and it came out to over 70k. I just wasn't ready to spend that kind of money on a car at the time.

I'm not convinced that very many test drove an M3 and picked the 135i without price being the main consideration. I loved my 1er, but after test driving the M3, I realized it was in another league. I think the 1m coupe will make it a much tougher decision, finances aside.

Ok, so maybe I shouldn't have said any model, how about most

Really though, you can get a base E90 M3 for 50k (invoice, cheaper if you do ED), tech and comp will add 5k and you have a pretty nice ride.

I was going to buy an E90 M3 but my 135i fell into my lap for a really good price, so I bit. Still may buy the E90 M3, depends on how the 1M looks.

[gnat]

Originally Posted by Da _Grk_Tuner

They say we have a entry level car

Well, it is (or at least it's NA sibling is) just that.

I would argue the not being able to afford a 3 point since there isn't that big of a gap in price.

The guy obviously had his manhood threatened so now he wants to puff up his ego. Are you so insecure in your ego that you need to get into a pissing match over who's cars are better?

Each have their benefits and detriments and we all pick the car that fits our needs/wants/price best regardless of the reasons behind any of those qualifications.

Me, if I was going to spend M3 money (and I could I just don't want too because I'll get freaked out over every little door ding and rock chip) I would go with a decked out Cayman as it is (to me) a much better performance car (and I don't need 4 seats). But I want "cheap" and fun which the 1 fits better (for me) than any other car I've looked at.

[MarkR171]

He's right. I'm 22 and I can't afford an E9x M3. The 135i is an entry level BMW. What's the problem here?



His comments...

M3 = one of the best cars $$ can buy, storied past, best engine this side of a Ferrari, unflappable suspension. An impeccably well sorted automobile. People comment: Unbelievable car man.

...are of douchebaggery with a hint of fan boy, but he's right about the car being entry level for BMW and for people who can't afford a new M3 (like me)

To be honest though, I actually like the 1 better as it's less common, less attention grabbing, and equally capable for everything I need it to do.

[Frustration]

You can't throw a rock in a BMW site without hitting at least 2 Douchbags...

It's not model specific

[sb335is]

that guys ignorance shows hes not really a bmw enthusiast let alone a car enthusiast. sad. m3 is a great car. 135 is a great car.

[Sylon]

Can a 135i with simple mods keep up with an M3? Sure. Would it have cost me $55k to do so? Nope.


Sure, one of the main reasons why I didnt buy the M3 was because I couldn't afford it. Same reason why I didnt buy a Ferrari F430 or a Nissan GTR. But I feel I got the best car I could for the money I spent. Was the 135i on the top of my list? Nope, it was #2. The #1 car was an Evo X, but those are hard to come by over here and I couldnt buy a US-Spec new. Am I disappointed I had to "settle" with the 135i? Absolutely not! It fulfilled a simple requirement I had for buying my next car, it had 300hp, was turbocharged, and was performance-oriented. My last 2 cars I had to settle with something that wasnt sporty, fun, or fast. Mainly because of finances. But this time I worked my ass off and got something I am really enjoying. They don't pay military enlisted very well, so I think I did pretty damn good for myself.

I see it like this, everybody and their brothers has an M3 here. They are a dime-a-dozen, and every single one of them think their car is superior to anything else. It seems like having an M3 gives that person the persona that their shit don't stink, and frankly I hate it. I like the fact that the 1 series is still an uncommon car in the States, and I wasnt going to stay here in Germany forever. I am looking forward to having an uncommon car once I make it back. Because there is nothing more that I hate than driving the same thing everyone else does.

Sure, the 128i is an entry-level BMW. Same goes for the 328i and 525i. They are the cheapest form of BMW within a certain body-trim. They are out there so people can buy them just so they can say they have a BMW. Now, I know thats not the case for everybody, some people on here didnt think the 300hp engine was necessary and went for the 128i, and Im not hating on you. Im just saying, a lot of people buy the cheapest one so they can say they have a certain nameplate.

You can go ahead and tell the M3 drivers they have the "entry-level ///M car" if you want. I'm sure that'll get their blood boiling, lol.

[Frustration]

We're not turning our car into an M3 beater in all aspects for a couple grand...


I like my car... I like the M3.


If you're feeling short in the pants, feel free to over-react or make what ever claim your lack of depth requires///

[Itanius]

Don't feed the trolls. Nothing good ever comes from it.

[CharlieX]

My wife swore she would NEVER own a BMW because "that's the car every douchbag drives."

Until she fell in love with the 1-series convertible

So I told the salesman that while buying our car. Here's the joke he told us back: "What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW? On a porcupine the pricks are on the outside"

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by CharlieX

My wife swore she would NEVER own a BMW because "that's the car every douchbag drives."

Until she fell in love with the 1-series convertible

So I told the salesman that while buying our car. Here's the joke he told us back: "What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW? On a porcupine the pricks are on the outside"

I thought the same thing until I went for a test drive. Promised myself I'd never own a BMW and always bought Japanese cars.

[Xylarax]

Sure I test drove an M3 first, I loved the speed and raw power. But I don't care about my backseat passengers, I test drove several cars without backseats. I didn't care about electronic suspension settings, its all dependent upon what you desire. I'm gonna get flack for this but aesthetically I like our ones a lot better than the M3 (though I love the hood lines). I can afford to buy a gold plated trash can, but do I get a return on that investment? If I were going to spend more money on the car I wouldn't move up in size to the M3, I would move down to a Lotus.

[1SerieStud]

This is useless...bashing on another forum is just as immature as the guys who made the negative comments over there.

I'm the proud owner of a 135i, and quite frankly at this point in time I could afford the M3, but do I want to own one? My honest answer is no, I have better things to do with the extra monthly money, while enjoying a very nice ride that offers great performance for the money. It all depends on personal priorities...I know individuals deep in the 6 figures who drive Camry's!

[michifan]

I wanted a convertible and wouldn't be willing to pay for a M3 Convertible and find the 335 Convertible to be a much worse car than the 135i (less trunk space, heavier and negligible passenger increase).

Anybody that puts that much prestige into their cars - or other material possessions - has real self esteem issues and isn't worth getting into it.

[Mr. Nice]

Originally Posted by Sylon

But I feel I got the best car I could for the money I spent.

[SchlauCow]

They all make me so self-conscious because I have a 128i.