M2: El Ban's guide to owning a BMW and not becoming a douche!
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Naw bro...the E46 was a fucking turd...the guy didn't want me to fully drive it until we were headed to the bank to pay him. He tried to tell me all german cars drive like shit like his...I almost lost it on him. I walked back to the dealership from the bank to drive myself home.
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Oof, I didn't do my research beforehand. I was just visiting, kinda impromptu, but someday I hope to get the full European delivery experience. Shamefully, I didn't go on either passes, though I've seen Stelvio pass on Top Gear before? Next time I'll plan better. Will definitely try to go on the Nurburgring as well.
I drove through the countrysides around Munich, then drove to Stuttgart, then to Zurich. I think anyone who is into cars should visit the BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche museums. You would especially like the BMW one, as well as the BMW welt. I didn't rent a car in Italy because it seemed like a huge pain to park there
Exhaust looks and sounds great! Those welds and flanges tho.
Even better if I'm in a financial situation to take Euro delivery....but maybe just rent a car and do some of those bucket list drives!!
Naw bro...the E46 was a fucking turd...the guy didn't want me to fully drive it until we were headed to the bank to pay him. He tried to tell me all german cars drive like shit like his...I almost lost it on him. I walked back to the dealership from the bank to drive myself home.
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I'm telling you...
initially, he let me test drive it but only wanted me to go down the block and slow because he didn't have insurance on it.
He was nice...but in the end, everyone selling you a car is nice. He was trying to stick me with it. I was smart enough that time to
have my Acura bud do a PPI and put it on a lift and he was all wide eyed and NO MOTHERFUCKER what are you doing...I was like,
okay cool, so buy it anyway because I loved the lipstick on a pig!
initially, he let me test drive it but only wanted me to go down the block and slow because he didn't have insurance on it.
He was nice...but in the end, everyone selling you a car is nice. He was trying to stick me with it. I was smart enough that time to
have my Acura bud do a PPI and put it on a lift and he was all wide eyed and NO MOTHERFUCKER what are you doing...I was like,
okay cool, so buy it anyway because I loved the lipstick on a pig!
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EL BAN (01-10-2019)
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I'm telling you...
initially, he let me test drive it but only wanted me to go down the block and slow because he didn't have insurance on it.
He was nice...but in the end, everyone selling you a car is nice. He was trying to stick me with it. I was smart enough that time to
have my Acura bud do a PPI and put it on a lift and he was all wide eyed and NO MOTHERFUCKER what are you doing...I was like,
okay cool, so buy it anyway because I loved the lipstick on a pig!
initially, he let me test drive it but only wanted me to go down the block and slow because he didn't have insurance on it.
He was nice...but in the end, everyone selling you a car is nice. He was trying to stick me with it. I was smart enough that time to
have my Acura bud do a PPI and put it on a lift and he was all wide eyed and NO MOTHERFUCKER what are you doing...I was like,
okay cool, so buy it anyway because I loved the lipstick on a pig!
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Oof, I didn't do my research beforehand. I was just visiting, kinda impromptu, but someday I hope to get the full European delivery experience. Shamefully, I didn't go on either passes, though I've seen Stelvio pass on Top Gear before? Next time I'll plan better. Will definitely try to go on the Nurburgring as well.
I drove through the countrysides around Munich, then drove to Stuttgart, then to Zurich. I think anyone who is into cars should visit the BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche museums. You would especially like the BMW one, as well as the BMW welt. I didn't rent a car in Italy because it seemed like a huge pain to park there
Exhaust looks and sounds great! Those welds and flanges tho.
Naw bro...the E46 was a fucking turd...the guy didn't want me to fully drive it until we were headed to the bank to pay him. He tried to tell me all german cars drive like shit like his...I almost lost it on him. I walked back to the dealership from the bank to drive myself home.
AMEN to that, I would be fucked right now with all the exhaust setups I have, the black 135i is loud AF also.
Dude sorry for the late heads up on the Palm Beach Cars and Coffee.. it was good! ill let you know with more time next one.
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nist7 (01-10-2019)
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I kinda get it though, on the other hand, maybe he doesn't want people wasting his time. Buuuuut...
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Damn, what a gorgeous vehicle And it sounds even better! Congratulations!
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After selling my old school 1984 CRX and unloading my two 91 CRXs kinda needed some old school again. But Like Jeremy said I drank the BMW cool aid hard, had to get an old Bimmer.
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Man I would love to have an old CRX SI in the garage. One of my favorite cars growing up.
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Obviously i love BMWs... but to be honest, i probably would have kept at least 1 of those CRX....
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@rockstar143 I believe it’s believe it’s April 7th!
I sent you a video through IG.
And if you can fit an LS engine in a Miata it fits here. But this one I will keep “stockish”. Gonna lower a bit, add some old school BBS wheels and an Air dam in front.
I liked the idea of keeping the 84 CRX but I had no time or patience to get it running 100% smoothly.
I sent you a video through IG.
And if you can fit an LS engine in a Miata it fits here. But this one I will keep “stockish”. Gonna lower a bit, add some old school BBS wheels and an Air dam in front.
I liked the idea of keeping the 84 CRX but I had no time or patience to get it running 100% smoothly.
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[QUOTE=rockstar143;16407035]Wow...I am in LOVE with that body style BMW, @EL BAN
Will it be difficult to fit an LS motor in it?[/QUOTE]
Will it be difficult to fit an LS motor in it?[/QUOTE]
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Si! This one. I am pushing to have all prepped for a business trip I have next week so i can relax and go down Sunday.
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Next time we should plan for lunch together after.
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Love the thread. That exhaust clip from IG needs to be on here though. Pure porn
Get some more pics of the 2002 too!
Get some more pics of the 2002 too!
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Damn just read the whole thread! I've known you for quite awhile, back in the old del Sol Owners Club days. I was black94sol on there. Loved watching you mod the del Sol. Even better with the new M2! Looks stunning!
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Thanks man! I remember the screen name! Been a while!
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Finally put it through its paces at Daytona International Speedway, you can hear it all out on track. Loading a second video where track was a bit dryer.
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One of our customers has a 1999 BMW 3-series convertible in red with a hardtop! He says it's the only one in tge U.S. with a black hardtop! 180K miles, plans to sell for $6K soon. It's sold, btw.