What did you drive before getting hooked on BMW?

BimmerTy · 12-04-2018, 11:33 AM

2001 Audi A4 Sedan (Totaled)
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Sold)
2006 Mazda 6s (Sold)
2005 Mercedes C230 Sedan (Sold)
2006 BMW X3 3.0i (Sold)
2015 GMC Yukon Denali (Current)
2015 BMW X5 50i (Current)

TheMidnightNarwhal · 12-04-2018, 11:47 AM

2004 BMW 330ci - totaled
2006 Hyundai tucson - sold
2011 BMW 335is - current

razman · 12-04-2018, 12:03 PM

2013 Scion FR-S. Slow but fun to drive.

cmyx6go · 12-04-2018, 12:22 PM

Used cars when I first started driving and was poor:
1973 Ford LTD
1974 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
1978 Pontiac Bonneville
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

New rides:
1992 GMC Jimmy
1996 Jeep GC Limited
1999 Jeep GC Limited (aka The Jeep from Hell)
Chrysler bought out my lease and gave me $10K for my troubles - hello BMW
2001 BMW X5 4.4
2005 BMW X5 4.4
2008 BMW X5 4.8
2010 BMW X6 50
2013 BMW X6///M
2016 BMW X6 50 - lasted 4 months
2016 BMW X6///M
2019 BMW X6///M

CTinline-six · 12-04-2018, 12:32 PM

1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited
2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport (was hit and totaled)
2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport (still have)

tuco44 · 12-04-2018, 02:55 PM

Well, I was "hooked" on BMW a long ways back, 1971 to be exact.

My current car is my 20th BMW, and 67th car; so I am not about to list them all for this forum. Of all the car makes in my list of 67, BMW is the most common.

wjjkoevoets · 12-04-2018, 04:00 PM

2004 MF TF 135 (sold)
2011 Citroen DS3 (sold)

Absolutely loved the MG. RWD, mid-engine, crappy English interior. Fun little ride. I bought the DS3 looking for someting that offered more comfort. It did, but it lacked soul. Traded it in for a BMW 120i to get the best of both worlds (fun+comfort). A year later I traded it in for an M235i

If I had the money, I'd ditch the M235i, buy an M2C as a daily drive and a TF 160 for the weekends.

JDTX · 12-05-2018, 08:55 AM

2010 VW CC Passat 2.0T Sport

Dlpfcb · 12-05-2018, 09:15 AM

70’s Datsun Pickup
1990 Toyota Celica
2004 Lexus IS 300
2004 BMW M3 - Current Garage
2008 BMW M3 - Current Garage
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe - Current Garage

Megabrode · 12-05-2018, 09:47 AM

Got hooked on BMW in 1971 with a '69 Alpine White 2002. Before that, not counting my father's '53 Buick Roadmaster (which I trashed), I drove a 1957 MGA coupe (my first car) and then a '57 Chevy Bel Aire. I'm lucky to be here to tell the tale.

srmast1 · 12-08-2018, 04:07 AM

I got hooked on BMWs during my early college years with the impressive e46 m3 and the awesome e39 m5. However, when I was done with school and working and finally decided to acquire an m3, the F80 was going to be out in months and my fiance only said yes to a 4 Door sports car. I was not trying to pony up for an F80 and i wanted to try that s65. The e60 m5 and its reliability issues terrify me and my wallet, while the e90 m3 just makes me nervous. The choice was clear.

Cars I have driven/owned:
MT= manual transmission

1991 Mitsubishi mirage
1989 Mitsubishi gallant MT
1990 Mitsubishi eclipse gst MT (super fun!)
1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 MT (just cool)
1994 Mitsubishi VR4 Gallant MT (quirky)
2006 Hyundai Elantra MT
2011 Subaru Sti limited MT
2011 e90 m3 MT (current cruiser)
2008 Audi a4 (current dd)
2019 Acura MDX (lease- vehicle for my wife) GREAT SUV!

Hammer Werke · 12-11-2018, 02:31 PM

1994 Jeep Comanche (sold)
2002 Toyota Tundra (sold)
2005 Subaru Wrx Sti (totaled)
2012 Toyota Prius (totaled)
1987 VW Vanagon (surf mobile)
2015 328D Sport Wagon (DD)

skeeedunt · 12-11-2018, 03:23 PM

1994 Ford Probe GT (fun car but what a POS)
2001 Ford Mustang (v6, really no fun at all, ran ok until transmission ate rocks at 100k)
2005 Nissan 350z (base model, no anything, loved this car)
2016 BMW M235i (my first automatic)
2019 BMW M240i (learned my lesson, ordered with a manual, currently on a boat)

Got into leasing BMWs just as the residual party ended. Oh well, I think the M240i might be a long term keeper.

gurusan · 12-11-2018, 03:26 PM

My garage has never been very impressive, but I've enjoyed all my cars..except the Sentra.

Looking at this list I realize I haven't owned very many cars...

1992 nissan sentra
1993 civic coupe
1999 acura integra
2006 WRX

Currently have
1995 ford ranger beater
2007 Yukon Denali
2012 335is

12-12-2018, 11:01 AM

I've had a Ford Fiesta 1.25 (12) & VW T4 1.9TD (96)

Arieswolf · 12-13-2018, 04:39 PM

82 Mercury Capri
72 Olds Cutlass Supreem
73 Ford Galaxy 500
73 Chevy Monte Carlo
88 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
95 Ford Ranger STX
98 Chevy Z28
02 Chevy Z28
03 Saab 9-3
06 Nissan Armada
12 Audi A4 Avant
17 BMW M4

rustyrotors · 12-13-2018, 05:33 PM

My first Bmw was a 2000 M coupe. It vibrated like crazy from day one. After 7 or 8 trips to the dealer and 8000mi later it turned out to be a slipped belt in the rear tire. Next was a 2003 330i cpe. Slow and boring. After a few months I traded for a 2004 Z4. Same slow motor but at least it was a convertible. Next was a 335i. Many under warrenty trips to the dealer. Gave up on BMW and got a 2013 Porsche boxter S. Loved it but wanted more power. Now have a 2015 M4. So far so good. I prefer the horsepower and torque over nimble handling of the Porsche. Although preferably wuold like to have both. Like a 911s or turbo s. But I dream on! For now, keeping the M4.

cygnusecks · 12-15-2018, 04:00 PM

1987 Buick Century (moms hand-me-down)
1990 Honda Civic CRX
1998 Dodge Durango SLT (first purchase without parental help)
2008 Infiniti FX45
2019 BMW X5 (currently waiting for delivery!)

lfepro.g · 12-15-2018, 07:44 PM

2004 Toyota Prius
2009 Mazda Miata

darielsantana · 12-15-2018, 07:59 PM

2001 VW Passat 2.0
2006 Audi A4 1.8T
2009 Audi A4 1.8T
2009 BMW 325i M Sport
2010 MB E300
2016 Chevy Tahoe LTZ
2016 BMW M3

PaulGonzalez · 12-17-2018, 11:42 AM

I had Infinity fx35, Toyota Highlander XU40, but BMW is better.

I also post some useful info about beautiful photos of BMW on my Instagram. Did you think of starting your blog about cars? I can tell you how to get more likes on Instagram for free

OneGoodStorm · 12-17-2018, 02:06 PM

1998 Volkswagon Passat MT (traded in for my 1st BMW)
2000 BMW 323ci MT (Sold)
2002 BMW 530i MT (Sold)
2012 BMW 320i AT (traded in for more power)
2013 BMW 335i AT (Current)
2018 BMW 428i AT (Current)

Missing the manual transmission more every day, will be going back soon hopefully 2020 M2Comp

12-04-2018, 11:33 AM	#595
BimmerTy ///M 200 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 M50i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: RVA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 M50i [0.00]	2001 Audi A4 Sedan (Totaled) 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Sold) 2006 Mazda 6s (Sold) 2005 Mercedes C230 Sedan (Sold) 2006 BMW X3 3.0i (Sold) 2015 GMC Yukon Denali (Current) 2015 BMW X5 50i (Current) __________________ 2021 G05 X5 M50i - Black Sapphire Metallic - 22" M Double Spoke Black 742M Wheels - Continental Premium Contact 6 - Dynamic Handling Package - Driving Assistance Professional - Parking Assistance - Executive Package - Extended Shadowline - Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery - Bowers & Wilkins - Leather Dashboard - Anthracite Alcantara Headliner - Heated Front Seats W/ Armrests and Heated Rear Seats - BMW Laser Headlights - Glass Controls - Trailer Hitch - XPEL Paint Protection Film - Ceramic Coating[/I]
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12-04-2018, 11:47 AM	#596
TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2817 Rep 6,393 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	2004 BMW 330ci - totaled 2006 Hyundai tucson - sold 2011 BMW 335is - current
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12-04-2018, 12:03 PM	#597
razman First Lieutenant 345 Rep 354 Posts Drives: blah Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	2013 Scion FR-S. Slow but fun to drive.
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12-04-2018, 12:22 PM	#598
cmyx6go Colonel 16849 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Used cars when I first started driving and was poor: 1973 Ford LTD 1974 Cadillac Sedan de Ville 1978 Pontiac Bonneville 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera New rides: 1992 GMC Jimmy 1996 Jeep GC Limited 1999 Jeep GC Limited (aka The Jeep from Hell) Chrysler bought out my lease and gave me $10K for my troubles - hello BMW 2001 BMW X5 4.4 2005 BMW X5 4.4 2008 BMW X5 4.8 2010 BMW X6 50 2013 BMW X6///M 2016 BMW X6 50 - lasted 4 months 2016 BMW X6///M 2019 BMW X6///M
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12-04-2018, 12:32 PM	#599
CTinline-six Hoonigan 6943 Rep 3,017 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport (was hit and totaled) 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport (still have) __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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12-04-2018, 02:55 PM	#600
tuco44 Colonel 647 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Well, I was "hooked" on BMW a long ways back, 1971 to be exact. My current car is my 20th BMW, and 67th car; so I am not about to list them all for this forum. Of all the car makes in my list of 67, BMW is the most common. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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12-04-2018, 04:00 PM	#601
wjjkoevoets Bright Sky 1165 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW M235i (8AT) Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Breda, NL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	2004 MF TF 135 (sold) 2011 Citroen DS3 (sold) Absolutely loved the MG. RWD, mid-engine, crappy English interior. Fun little ride. I bought the DS3 looking for someting that offered more comfort. It did, but it lacked soul. Traded it in for a BMW 120i to get the best of both worlds (fun+comfort). A year later I traded it in for an M235i If I had the money, I'd ditch the M235i, buy an M2C as a daily drive and a TF 160 for the weekends. __________________ BMW ///M235i (EBII) - BM3 (+TCU) - Wagner DP - ER CP - ER TIC CP - CSF FMIC - GFB DV+ - Pure Inlet - K&N Drop-in AF - MPE Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.
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12-05-2018, 08:55 AM	#602
JDTX Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2016 428i GC Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 428i [0.00]	2010 VW CC Passat 2.0T Sport __________________ 2016 428i GC
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12-05-2018, 09:15 AM	#603
Dlpfcb Captain 487 Rep 646 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Idaho iTrader: (1)	70’s Datsun Pickup 1990 Toyota Celica 2004 Lexus IS 300 2004 BMW M3 - Current Garage 2008 BMW M3 - Current Garage 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe - Current Garage
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12-05-2018, 09:47 AM	#604
Megabrode He's experimenting with something... 335 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shockoe Bottom iTrader: (0)	Got hooked on BMW in 1971 with a '69 Alpine White 2002. Before that, not counting my father's '53 Buick Roadmaster (which I trashed), I drove a 1957 MGA coupe (my first car) and then a '57 Chevy Bel Aire. I'm lucky to be here to tell the tale. __________________ Analog 2011 e92 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| 6MT \| CF roof \| No iDrive, Nav, M button, ZCP, EDC, or center hump \| ZHP shift knob \| OMP 1010 pedals \| K&N filter \| Dinan engine tune \| OEM exhaust mod (bypass) \| EAS exhaust tips \| shaved front bumper \| 19" Apex EC-7 \| 12 mm rear spacers
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12-08-2018, 04:07 AM	#605
srmast1 Captain 294 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2018 6mt AW m2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: fresno, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Audi A4 [0.00] 2019 Acura MDX SH-AWD [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [0.00]	I got hooked on BMWs during my early college years with the impressive e46 m3 and the awesome e39 m5. However, when I was done with school and working and finally decided to acquire an m3, the F80 was going to be out in months and my fiance only said yes to a 4 Door sports car. I was not trying to pony up for an F80 and i wanted to try that s65. The e60 m5 and its reliability issues terrify me and my wallet, while the e90 m3 just makes me nervous. The choice was clear. Cars I have driven/owned: MT= manual transmission 1991 Mitsubishi mirage 1989 Mitsubishi gallant MT 1990 Mitsubishi eclipse gst MT (super fun!) 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 MT (just cool) 1994 Mitsubishi VR4 Gallant MT (quirky) 2006 Hyundai Elantra MT 2011 Subaru Sti limited MT 2011 e90 m3 MT (current cruiser) 2008 Audi a4 (current dd) 2019 Acura MDX (lease- vehicle for my wife) GREAT SUV!
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12-11-2018, 02:31 PM	#606
Hammer Werke Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 219 Posts Drives: '15 328d Touring Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	1994 Jeep Comanche (sold) 2002 Toyota Tundra (sold) 2005 Subaru Wrx Sti (totaled) 2012 Toyota Prius (totaled) 1987 VW Vanagon (surf mobile) 2015 328D Sport Wagon (DD) Last edited by Hammer Werke; 12-11-2018 at 02:40 PM..
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12-11-2018, 03:23 PM	#607
skeeedunt Private 17 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (0)	1994 Ford Probe GT (fun car but what a POS) 2001 Ford Mustang (v6, really no fun at all, ran ok until transmission ate rocks at 100k) 2005 Nissan 350z (base model, no anything, loved this car) 2016 BMW M235i (my first automatic) 2019 BMW M240i (learned my lesson, ordered with a manual, currently on a boat) Got into leasing BMWs just as the residual party ended. Oh well, I think the M240i might be a long term keeper.
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12-11-2018, 03:26 PM	#608
gurusan Private First Class 93 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2012 335is E93 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	My garage has never been very impressive, but I've enjoyed all my cars..except the Sentra. Looking at this list I realize I haven't owned very many cars... 1992 nissan sentra 1993 civic coupe 1999 acura integra 2006 WRX Currently have 1995 ford ranger beater 2007 Yukon Denali 2012 335is
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12-12-2018, 11:01 AM	#609
P3rxg Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I've had a Ford Fiesta 1.25 (12) & VW T4 1.9TD (96)
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12-13-2018, 04:39 PM	#610
Arieswolf New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 CP Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	82 Mercury Capri 72 Olds Cutlass Supreem 73 Ford Galaxy 500 73 Chevy Monte Carlo 88 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 95 Ford Ranger STX 98 Chevy Z28 02 Chevy Z28 03 Saab 9-3 06 Nissan Armada 12 Audi A4 Avant 17 BMW M4
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12-13-2018, 05:33 PM	#611
rustyrotors Private 95 Rep 99 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	My first Bmw was a 2000 M coupe. It vibrated like crazy from day one. After 7 or 8 trips to the dealer and 8000mi later it turned out to be a slipped belt in the rear tire. Next was a 2003 330i cpe. Slow and boring. After a few months I traded for a 2004 Z4. Same slow motor but at least it was a convertible. Next was a 335i. Many under warrenty trips to the dealer. Gave up on BMW and got a 2013 Porsche boxter S. Loved it but wanted more power. Now have a 2015 M4. So far so good. I prefer the horsepower and torque over nimble handling of the Porsche. Although preferably wuold like to have both. Like a 911s or turbo s. But I dream on! For now, keeping the M4.
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12-15-2018, 04:00 PM	#612
cygnusecks Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 205 Posts Drives: X5 (G05) Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	1987 Buick Century (moms hand-me-down) 1990 Honda Civic CRX 1998 Dodge Durango SLT (first purchase without parental help) 2008 Infiniti FX45 2019 BMW X5 (currently waiting for delivery!)
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12-15-2018, 07:44 PM	#613
lfepro.g Private First Class 190 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	2004 Toyota Prius 2009 Mazda Miata __________________ BMW F32 428i BSM \| KW V2 Coilovers \| VRSF Catlesss Downpipe \| Evolution Racewerks Chargepipe \| Bootmod3 Stage 1 \| Custom Borla Atak Exhaust w/ Quadtips
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12-15-2018, 07:59 PM	#614
darielsantana Private 58 Rep 88 Posts Drives: '20 BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Santo Domingo iTrader: (0)	2001 VW Passat 2.0 2006 Audi A4 1.8T 2009 Audi A4 1.8T 2009 BMW 325i M Sport 2010 MB E300 2016 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 2016 BMW M3 __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Black 2016 F80 M3 Austin Yellow- Sold
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12-17-2018, 11:42 AM	#615
PaulGonzalez Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I had Infinity fx35, Toyota Highlander XU40, but BMW is better. I also post some useful info about beautiful photos of BMW on my Instagram. Did you think of starting your blog about cars? I can tell you how to get more likes on Instagram for free
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12-17-2018, 02:06 PM	#616
OneGoodStorm Not 1st = Last 6 Rep 16 Posts Drives: '13 335i / '13 535 / '18 430GC Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	1998 Volkswagon Passat MT (traded in for my 1st BMW) 2000 BMW 323ci MT (Sold) 2002 BMW 530i MT (Sold) 2012 BMW 320i AT (traded in for more power) 2013 BMW 335i AT (Current) 2018 BMW 428i AT (Current) Missing the manual transmission more every day, will be going back soon hopefully 2020 M2Comp __________________ 2000 BMW 323ci (Sold) 2012 BMW 320i (Sold) 2013 BMW 335xi Sedan 2018 BMW 430xi Gran Coupe
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