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Old 04-21-08, 09:31 PM
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I backed out of the M3 and got a 335i coupe. Hey, at least I settle on something, right?







The first picture is without the window tint.
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I love the 335. Was it brand new? Did you consider the 135?
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Brand new. I didn't really look at the 135i due to its size. I was close to getting a M3. In fact that was my original order.
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Congrats on your new car
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congrats on the car!

but why changed from m3 to the 335?
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Since I had the IS paid off it was double the amount I was spending on a new car. My wife basically said I could use the other money towards getting a 91' NSX instead of getting the M3. So I will try and get two cars for the price of 1.... Not too shabby?
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Originally Posted by SilverBull
Since I had the IS paid off it was double the amount I was spending on a new car. My wife basically said I could use the other money towards getting a 91' NSX instead of getting the M3. So I will try and get two cars for the price of 1.... Not too shabby?
awesome wife!!
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awesome wife!!


You can say that again! Good choice. The 335 is a beautiful car and the NSX will turn heads waaay more than any M3 will!
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Nice car, congrats !!
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Originally Posted by f=ma
awesome wife!!
Depends what she wants in return.
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The one catch is we have to get our new house first. That is fine with me since I need a larger garage to fit the cars in first. The BMW is a nice change I must say. As cars go it is a nicer car than the IS350. Now I am not saying that was a bad car because it was a good deal for the price I got. However, the engine in the 335i is a beast with lots of mod possibilites. These bad boys run 12.5's no problem on the track. The Ipod adapter works great in this car. The sound is amazing and you can use the Idrive to select songs and playlists. I like the seats more in this car also. The adjustable bolsters are nice. They have a reebok pump feature that lets you fill them up for racing days. The mirrors on the sides also have a button to retract them. That is kind of nice when you are parking it somewhere. There is ample room for people in the backseat, even in the coupe. I wouldn't put a 6' tall person back there for long trips by any means but it is good. Lexus has BMW on the Navigation system, leather quality and user friendly interface of the car. If you have never owned a German car it takes some getting used to. Even with all of that I love the car for what it is. That being a nice two door rocket that can hold my kids if need be.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Depends what she wants in return.
^^^^He knows what he's talking about!!!!...


Congrats!!!
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Originally Posted by SilverBull
Since I had the IS paid off it was double the amount I was spending on a new car. My wife basically said I could use the other money towards getting a 91' NSX instead of getting the M3. So I will try and get two cars for the price of 1.... Not too shabby?
Not too shabby at all. Nice wife
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Originally Posted by SilverBull
Since I had the IS paid off it was double the amount I was spending on a new car. My wife basically said I could use the other money towards getting a 91' NSX instead of getting the M3. So I will try and get two cars for the price of 1.... Not too shabby?
that's a good idea. but man, you should have thought about that long ago so you could shorten your car shopping
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Congrats, I would go with 335I too since it is Turbo!
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