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Old 01-12-2011 | 02:46 PM
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Traded one AM for Another

I decided to leave the Honda/Acura Family. Im sure I will return but for now I need boost.

Here is the last shot and only shot i took with the tein ss kit. Fitting that it has a shit load of bird crap on the hood. I feel like me and this car started to part ways round about that time. Then everything started to fail and become a maintenence issue. Was tired of spending my weekends waiting for silly repairs.



Here are some shots of my recent purchase. I havent taken any photos myself but the dealers will suffice. Arctic Metallic, sport, premium package, cold weather, iDrive, 6MT.




And a few of my project/daily driver. 88' 535is done extensive work on this car. Plan on keeping this for the long haul. Kinda helped in getting me outta the TL more often. Entire suspension, exhaust, fluids, breaks have been overhauled.




I am excited to start modding my 335i. And continue to work on this 5er.

Comments and Questions welcomed.

Goodbye AZiners' I learned and lot and contributed very little lol.

Aaron
Old 01-12-2011 | 03:03 PM
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congrats on ur new purchase!
Old 01-12-2011 | 03:08 PM
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I like that old school 535 A LOT. What a sweet ride, damn. Liking the new BMW as well.
Old 01-12-2011 | 03:08 PM
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Old 01-12-2011 | 03:10 PM
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Old 01-12-2011 | 03:43 PM
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Congrats. How many miles did you have on your TL? I plan on joining the BMW family one day.
Old 01-12-2011 | 04:24 PM
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Its too bad things didn't work out with the TL, but congrats on the Bimmer!
Old 01-12-2011 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jwr0ng626
congrats on ur new purchase!
Originally Posted by Flipster23
congrats!!
Originally Posted by princelybug
Congrats!
Thanks

Originally Posted by myron
I like that old school 535 A LOT. What a sweet ride, damn. Liking the new BMW as well.
Thank you alot of hard work went into that guy this past year. Rattle canning a car in your garage is a good time

Originally Posted by LasVegasTL
Congrats. How many miles did you have on your TL? I plan on joining the BMW family one day.
I had 88,492 on the odo. when I let her go. Had the timing belt and everything done. She just started to have issues and I knew it was a slippery slope from there.

When you make the jump to BMW you will be happy! But beware service costs are outragous.

Originally Posted by wahshi
Its too bad things didn't work out with the TL, but congrats on the Bimmer!
It was time I had her for 3 years and lost intrest in modding the TL. I love the looks, ride, and features but hate when cars leave me stranded.
Old 01-12-2011 | 04:55 PM
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Congrats! Seems like everyone goes from Acura to BMW.
Old 01-12-2011 | 05:47 PM
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nice choice haha i love everything but the color. I feel like bmws shud always be black or white.

...well those are the only 2 colors i wud buy but thats just me lol
Old 01-12-2011 | 08:37 PM
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Those damn birds must love shitting on your ride =(
Old 01-12-2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrlal8
nice choice haha i love everything but the color. I feel like bmws shud always be black or white.

...well those are the only 2 colors i wud buy but thats just me lol
No reason to be like everyone else. This color is rare flip flop blue, green, bronze, grey, and silver. Looks sick in the sunlight. To each their own. I already have a matte black ride that I can't stand to wash lol.
Old 01-12-2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Those damn birds must love shitting on your ride =(
That day they did never parked under that lamp post again lol. That's why kno one ever parked in that spot. And when I was running late I didn't notice the funk already on the pavement.

I was pissed too because I just detailed it the day before.
Old 01-12-2011 | 09:18 PM
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Nice!

Old 01-12-2011 | 09:21 PM
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Congrats! I've driven a few 335's and they are a blast.

I can't lie though, I like the old school 5 series more though. I guess because you don't see many on the road. Great looking car
Old 01-12-2011 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by apexilude
Thank you alot of hard work went into that guy this past year. Rattle canning a car in your garage is a good time
I was just gonna say, that looks like rattle car paint job haha Still looks sick
Old 01-12-2011 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by apexilude
It was time I had her for 3 years and lost intrest in modding the TL. I love the looks, ride, and features but hate when cars leave me stranded.
Leave bird crap on your TL and your TL will take revenge on you. Your car has feelings too. Treat her nicely, keep her clean and she will be there for you.

Now you will know what real maintenance cost will be like... mauahahaha.
Old 01-12-2011 | 11:39 PM
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Congrats on the new purchase! Did you get any type of warranty from the stealership?? If your luck keeps up with the new...ouch! Gonna get expensive
Old 01-13-2011 | 04:30 AM
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Old 01-13-2011 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Souljah
Nice!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Congrats! I've driven a few 335's and they are a blast.

I can't lie though, I like the old school 5 series more though. I guess because you don't see many on the road. Great looking car
Thanks I love the 5er but the 3er is just so nasty. I plan on rocking the IS for some time I replaced everything mechanical.

Originally Posted by myron
I was just gonna say, that looks like rattle car paint job haha Still looks sick
Dupli Color Hot Rod Black FTW

Originally Posted by P1zzaman
Leave bird crap on your TL and your TL will take revenge on you. Your car has feelings too. Treat her nicely, keep her clean and she will be there for you.

Now you will know what real maintenance cost will be like... mauahahaha.
Real maintenence is not an issue. These cars are solid and no failures other than the HPFP and I just had the update completed. I never really had issues to pay for with the TL I had the extended warranty. And this thing is covered for 5 yrs 50,000 miles so Im good.

Originally Posted by TL-Noob
Congrats on the new purchase! Did you get any type of warranty from the stealership?? If your luck keeps up with the new...ouch! Gonna get expensive
I should be good factory 5yr 50,000mi warranty. Really bad luck doesnt follow me it was just stupid part failures on that TL that ruined my experience.

Originally Posted by vuuha05
Thanks man.
Old 01-13-2011 | 10:22 PM
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Apex, I used to have a white 535i myself. Mine was white with red leather interior, which I understood is very rare. It also had front and rear spoilers-just like yours.....good memories!
Old 01-14-2011 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Apex, I used to have a white 535i myself. Mine was white with red leather interior, which I understood is very rare. It also had front and rear spoilers-just like yours.....good memories!
I have seen one in the flesh. White on cardinal red interior very rare the interiors sell at a pretty penny. Its nice to know someone else in the community had the pleasure of owning an e28 5er.
Old 01-18-2011 | 02:16 PM
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nice
Old 01-18-2011 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by apexilude
I have seen one in the flesh. White on cardinal red interior very rare the interiors sell at a pretty penny. Its nice to know someone else in the community had the pleasure of owning an e28 5er.

That was exactly it! I didn't understand who it was so rare, but it was a cool car. I put the front and rear spoilers on it-it looked kick-ass.

I finally had to sell it because the air conditioning went out. It would have cost more to fix the A/C than the car was actually worth itself....

It was fun while the car lasted.
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