OT: Yay a new car!!!

michael_cb_125 · 05-21-2007, 09:18 PM

I have been saving up for a while, and have found the car I want. My parents have always driven BMWs. Well, Ive been looking at the 328i coupe. I have finally found a 2007 coupe that has all the options I want. Im working with the salesmen on getting it to Charlotte, its still at sea. Im super excited, I should have my 2007 black on black 328i coupe by the end of the month. I hope everything goes smoothly.
Anyone else here BMW fans?

mps9506 · 05-21-2007, 09:19 PM

Too rich for my blood

I drive a 40mpg Civic

Dentoid · 05-21-2007, 10:03 PM

That's a good car Mike! It'll last longer and require less maintenance and upkeep costs.

mps9506 · 05-21-2007, 10:22 PM

Ya, it is my first new car, bought it last year with 24 miles on it. I was in the market for a used car, but I got a great deal, and I figure it should last me a good 125k at least. The last Honda I had I bought with 100k on it and it lasted another 65k before the engine went on it.
That being said, if I could afford it, I'd probably have a Bimmer. Probably an M3. Although my buddies dad had an 05 M5 and that thing was awesome. Although I could have almost purchased a house for what he paid. I think it was right around 100k or a little more after tags and luxury taxes and such.

Woodstock · 05-21-2007, 10:38 PM

Congrats!

mps9506 · 05-21-2007, 11:01 PM

Oh, ya. Congrats

I forgot to say it in my first post

BTW, I have noticed that BMW seems to be a very popular car in Charlotte. I always feel like I'm surrounded by them on my way to work when I'm stuck on I-77 in the morning. Definitely seems to outnumber the Mercedes here.

BoomerD · 05-22-2007, 01:40 AM

Having driven Bimmers for most of the past 35 years, I certainly won't try to talk you out of one...I am wondering about one thing however...you say it's still out to sea...are they bringing in gray-market cars and selling them? Hopefully, they are doing the full DOT conversion before they get sold. (gray market cars don't meet US standards for lighting and a few other areas, and have to be converted) Also, AFAIK, there's no Carfax available for cars coming in from overseas, so how do you know the history of the car...I'd be careful...VERY careful before buying a used car shipped from overseas...
Just my

kathywithbirds · 06-01-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BoomerD

are they bringing in gray-market cars and selling them? Hopefully, they are doing the full DOT conversion before they get sold. (gray market cars don't meet US standards for lighting and a few other areas, and have to be converted) http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/two-cents.gif[/IMG]

My uncle sold mercedes for a long time, if you order one (instead of buying off the lot) they ship it. That way you can get exactly what you want instead of picking from what they have. Hubby got one that way, a 2-door with a full-roof moonroof. Had to trade it in when we had our rug rat.

kimoy · 06-01-2007, 12:12 PM

no bmer here although love to get one. i am driving a 96 jetta with 160K on it and still runs great.

congrats!

michael_cb_125 · 06-01-2007, 05:36 PM

When I say out at sea I mean, that it is in transit to the USA. It is already purchased by another dealership. My local dealership was supposed to do atrade for it. But now I am having to wait until they start production again, in late july. I guess thats ok though, gives me a little more time to save up. Boy I am so anxious.

michael_cb_125 · 06-01-2007, 05:37 PM

Oh, yea it is a brand new 2008. Not used, I have never and will never buy a used car, Im way too picky.

munki · 06-01-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Oh, yea it is a brand new 2008. Not used, I have never and will never buy a used car, Im way too picky.

and spoiled

Dentoid · 06-01-2007, 10:21 PM

michael_cb_125 · 06-01-2007, 10:47 PM

Hey I just work my BUTT off. LOL
Plus I really like nice CARS.

BoomerD · 06-02-2007, 02:00 AM

OK, all that makes more sense...I fully understand that Bimmers and Benzes are German made and imported...my misunderstanding was that he was buying a used car being imported...not one built for the US market...
Enjoy. Personally, I don't care for the Chris Bangle body styles nearly as much as I did earlier models, but they still are hella nice cars.
I remember all the hoopla when the I-Drive first came out in the redesigned 745i's...I was at the dealer picking up some parts, and spent some time looking over the car...the salesman was going over some of the features of the I-Drive system, and....you guessed it, just like any Microsoft system...it crashed...the car had to be turned off and "rebooted"...(sound familiar?) Fortunately, they seem to have fixed the issues that are common with most first year productions...and it's much more reliable nowadays.

Enjoy!

05-21-2007, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-21-2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! Ya, it is my first new car, bought it last year with 24 miles on it. I was in the market for a used car, but I got a great deal, and I figure it should last me a good 125k at least. The last Honda I had I bought with 100k on it and it lasted another 65k before the engine went on it. That being said, if I could afford it, I'd probably have a Bimmer. Probably an M3. Although my buddies dad had an 05 M5 and that thing was awesome. Although I could have almost purchased a house for what he paid. I think it was right around 100k or a little more after tags and luxury taxes and such. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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05-21-2007, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! Oh, ya. Congrats I forgot to say it in my first post BTW, I have noticed that BMW seems to be a very popular car in Charlotte. I always feel like I'm surrounded by them on my way to work when I'm stuck on I-77 in the morning. Definitely seems to outnumber the Mercedes here. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-22-2007, 01:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! Having driven Bimmers for most of the past 35 years, I certainly won't try to talk you out of one...I am wondering about one thing however...you say it's still out to sea...are they bringing in gray-market cars and selling them? Hopefully, they are doing the full DOT conversion before they get sold. (gray market cars don't meet US standards for lighting and a few other areas, and have to be converted) Also, AFAIK, there's no Carfax available for cars coming in from overseas, so how do you know the history of the car...I'd be careful...VERY careful before buying a used car shipped from overseas... Just my __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-01-2007, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! no bmer here although love to get one. i am driving a 96 jetta with 160K on it and still runs great. congrats! __________________ 1.20 G pico RR with 2 megaflow kits, aqua c EV180 with mag12, 2x250 DE 12k halides with 2x54 T5 actinic+, 30G phlenum fuge with chaeto, iwaki 55rlt return pump connected to a sea swirl, 4 tunze 6025 inside the main tank for water circulation (2 are modded) 3 Koralias PH(2 #4's and 1 #3) sps,lps,zoas,softies,pink tip BTA tangs - yellow, unicorn, blue hippo, palini and RS Purple Blue Spot Jaw Fish red lyretail anthias pair of spotted mandarin goby wrasse - yellow corris scribble rabbit fish Clown Fish -3 percula high fin shrimp goby clean up crew - various snails and crabs, red linkia star And a 30G AGA softies with clown & diamond head goby

06-01-2007, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,745 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! When I say out at sea I mean, that it is in transit to the USA. It is already purchased by another dealership. My local dealership was supposed to do atrade for it. But now I am having to wait until they start production again, in late july. I guess thats ok though, gives me a little more time to save up. Boy I am so anxious. __________________ Elos System 70 Angel Reef (up and Running) Megan's Elos Mini Reef (up and running as well) ~The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.~ (Lord Bacon)

06-01-2007, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,745 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! Oh, yea it is a brand new 2008. Not used, I have never and will never buy a used car, Im way too picky. __________________ Elos System 70 Angel Reef (up and Running) Megan's Elos Mini Reef (up and running as well) ~The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.~ (Lord Bacon)

06-01-2007, 10:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,745 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! Hey I just work my BUTT off. LOL Plus I really like nice CARS. __________________ Elos System 70 Angel Reef (up and Running) Megan's Elos Mini Reef (up and running as well) ~The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.~ (Lord Bacon)

06-02-2007, 02:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Yay a new car!!! OK, all that makes more sense...I fully understand that Bimmers and Benzes are German made and imported...my misunderstanding was that he was buying a used car being imported...not one built for the US market... Enjoy. Personally, I don't care for the Chris Bangle body styles nearly as much as I did earlier models, but they still are hella nice cars. I remember all the hoopla when the I-Drive first came out in the redesigned 745i's...I was at the dealer picking up some parts, and spent some time looking over the car...the salesman was going over some of the features of the I-Drive system, and....you guessed it, just like any Microsoft system...it crashed...the car had to be turned off and "rebooted"...(sound familiar?) Fortunately, they seem to have fixed the issues that are common with most first year productions...and it's much more reliable nowadays. Enjoy! __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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