Sold the TL for....BMW.
10-26-2011, 06:56 PM
#41
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Woofawoofawoof! 
10-26-2011, 08:37 PM
#42
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Nice E92!! 
My son is in the process of dumping off his 05 Alti in favor of an E90 335i.
My son is in the process of dumping off his 05 Alti in favor of an E90 335i.
10-27-2011, 07:38 AM
#44
Yes, it's VERY different from owning an Acura, you'll need to keep your wallet wide open for repairs and you'll be up all night wondering what you'll need to fix next. In this economy, that's not an easy thing to do. Besides that, when the car is running fine, BMWs are some of the MOST FUN cars to drive, hands down. Congrats!
10-27-2011, 08:46 PM
#45
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I would never go with these kind of low-profile tires. I have 225/40 or 90cm of tire height I can barely tolerate them .... three rims repaired.... you have like 70.... good chance with your teeth.
10-27-2011, 11:34 PM
#46
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
I've noticed several of your posts have a similar theme to them... so just curious as to when you owned your BMW(s). Many (probably should say most) people in Car Talk strayed from Acura some time ago. I know personally we are on our 3rd German car since 2005/2006 and each one was more reliable then my TL was. Most others have had positive experiences as well. Like many here in Car Talk, I'll likely never go back to Acura.
New car predicted reliability by Consumer Reports December issue paints quite a different story. Their 2012 Buyers Guide also doesn't show the 3 Series in a very positive light. I would love to have a BMW but I guess I'll never get to the proper comfort level. That is a good looking car however.
We all are at different stages of our lives which might account for some of the difference in opinion.
Last edited by MR1; 10-27-2011 at 11:37 PM.
10-28-2011, 08:47 AM
#48
Glad you have had good fortune and hope the OP does as well.
New car predicted reliability by Consumer Reports December issue paints quite a different story. Their 2012 Buyers Guide also doesn't show the 3 Series in a very positive light. I would love to have a BMW but I guess I'll never get to the proper comfort level. That is a good looking car however.
We all are at different stages of our lives which might account for some of the difference in opinion.
New car predicted reliability by Consumer Reports December issue paints quite a different story. Their 2012 Buyers Guide also doesn't show the 3 Series in a very positive light. I would love to have a BMW but I guess I'll never get to the proper comfort level. That is a good looking car however.
We all are at different stages of our lives which might account for some of the difference in opinion.
Last edited by juniorbean; 10-28-2011 at 09:14 AM.
10-28-2011, 09:09 AM
#49
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So if OP had purchased a 335i Sedan, would the purchase have not made sense?
OP - Great car! Wheels and tires are not my cup o' tea but great pick up!
10-28-2011, 09:40 AM
#50
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OP - how much do the wheels weigh without tires?
10-28-2011, 09:56 AM
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Not that I can afford them right now, but it still annoys me that companies like Vossen offer a majority of their wheels only in 20's. I can understand if they don't want to or can't offer 15, 16,17, maybe even 18 inch wheels. But I would think that offering 19's would only increase their client base. 
K back on topic.
K back on topic.
10-28-2011, 09:57 AM
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Forgot to post this... I was on the Vossen website earlier and saw your pics. Lookin' good.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/CarGalle...VSCV3-642.aspx
http://www.vossenwheels.com/CarGalle...VSCV3-642.aspx
10-28-2011, 09:59 AM
#54
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Nice switch!
I have the same exterior color with the saddle tan interior. It's a blast to drive, enjoy!
I have the same exterior color with the saddle tan interior. It's a blast to drive, enjoy!
10-28-2011, 10:45 AM
#55
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Not that I can afford them right now, but it still annoys me that companies like Vossen offer a majority of their wheels only in 20's. I can understand if they don't want to or can't offer 15, 16,17, maybe even 18 inch wheels. But I would think that offering 19's would only increase their client base.
K back on topic.
K back on topic.
10-28-2011, 10:57 PM
#56
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
I think most of us know what the books say and almost all have first or second hand experiences. I also think that when someone... especially on a car forum, makes a purchase like this, they tend to know what they're buying... so just curious about islandbeef's posts. Seems whenever someone posts about BMW, he posts a similar reply, so was just curious what he has experienced himself. Not something anyone else can really answer...
11-26-2011, 10:55 PM
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might be a little late ya'll...but vossen having a white friday sale
check it out
Downloadable/printable PDF link: www.vossenwheels.com/content/whitefriday.pdf
check it out
Downloadable/printable PDF link: www.vossenwheels.com/content/whitefriday.pdf
11-27-2011, 04:56 AM
#58
mmmmmm....
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