I'm gonna miss this forum :(
#1
I'm gonna miss this forum :(
I'll just be blunt with it. I'm selling the Lex.
I recently got a job as a Tool Specialist at Lowe's, and because of that I have a much higher income than I used to. And of course, the first thing I've decided to do is upgrade to a much newer and nicer car. So in about 6 months or so, I plan on selling my Lexus and using that money (plus my savings over the 6 months) to make a down payment on a 2007 BMW E90 335i sedan. That will be my clean slate so I can start fresh. I have so many plans for the Bimmer, and I will be posting pics of it occasionally as the project progresses. I will also post a few pics of my ES once I get it completely ready for the market. Here's the specs of the new car just for comparison.
engine: 3.0L Inline-Six w/ Twin Turbo
output: 302 horsepower, 295 ft/lbs torque
drive type: rear-wheel drive
transmission: 6-speed automatic w/ Steptronic
curb weight: 3593 lbs.
0-60 time: 4.8 seconds
1/4 mile time: 13.5@106
I recently got a job as a Tool Specialist at Lowe's, and because of that I have a much higher income than I used to. And of course, the first thing I've decided to do is upgrade to a much newer and nicer car. So in about 6 months or so, I plan on selling my Lexus and using that money (plus my savings over the 6 months) to make a down payment on a 2007 BMW E90 335i sedan. That will be my clean slate so I can start fresh. I have so many plans for the Bimmer, and I will be posting pics of it occasionally as the project progresses. I will also post a few pics of my ES once I get it completely ready for the market. Here's the specs of the new car just for comparison.
engine: 3.0L Inline-Six w/ Twin Turbo
output: 302 horsepower, 295 ft/lbs torque
drive type: rear-wheel drive
transmission: 6-speed automatic w/ Steptronic
curb weight: 3593 lbs.
0-60 time: 4.8 seconds
1/4 mile time: 13.5@106
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Do you really want to switch to german engineering? It may spend more time in the shop then your ES did. LOL
But, anyways congrats on the new job and hope you enjoy the new ride.
But, anyways congrats on the new job and hope you enjoy the new ride.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Very nice, just watch the fuel pumps. I've been looking for a new car for a few months now and test drove at least 7 different bmw's ranging from 2006 3 series to 2002 745's and while all nice, just wasn't as smooth as lexus'. Then again they are two very different brands of cars
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iTrader: (1)
Wow after all that work we went through... i'm saddened by this ya know. I'd be very careful with BMW's. General Maintenance is not cheap. But there's no beating the speed if that N54 Twin Turbo L6. My 2 cents is Just be wary of the Turbo's cause they're known to have issues in some years. I actually think there's a recall for the motor IIRC.
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I know they may not have "Toyota reliability", but I don't plan on having the car for more than 6 or 7 years. Hopefully that won't give it time to start falling apart lol. Besides, my main reason is that I absolutely love the way BMW's look, and they balance performance and luxury perfectly. I've always wanted one ever since I was a kid. I guess it's kind of a midlife crisis at 18
#13
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iTrader: (1)
I know they may not have "Toyota reliability", but I don't plan on having the car for more than 6 or 7 years. Hopefully that won't give it time to start falling apart lol. Besides, my main reason is that I absolutely love the way BMW's look, and they balance performance and luxury perfectly. I've always wanted one ever since I was a kid. I guess it's kind of a midlife crisis at 18