The Bavarian Motor Works Thread

[EO3]

Heh. While you guys are talking about your once a year oil changes I'm sitting over here laughing about how last year the longest I went between oil changes was 6 weeks and shortest was 10 days. There's a reason I've been prevented from getting my FFL thus far.

Longest was 6 weeks?? Why in the world?!

[Battle Cock]

Longest was 6 weeks?? Why in the world?!

I put almost 60,000 miles on my car last year.

[EO3]

I put almost 60,000 miles on my car last year.

Wow! So at that rate you get a new car every two or three years, right?

[Josh S.]

Wow! So at that rate you get a new car every two or three years, right?

Not if he drives a Ford!

[EO3]

Not if he drives a Ford!

I like me some Mustangs. The 2016's are very nice.

[Battle Cock]

Not if he drives a Ford!

It's an 06 Chevy Impala actually. I've had it for two years and it is about 1100 short of 300k right now. I'm car shopping online as I type this.

[EO3]

It's an 06 Chevy Impala actually. I've had it for two years and it is about 1100 short of 300k right now. I'm car shopping online as I type this.

300k! Well... If you're looking for a new vehicle... I hear there's a 3 letter German company that makes some pretty nice ones...

[voodoo_man]

In honor of this thread I'll be issuing citations to at least one BMW owner.

[Joelski]

Turbo lag!?! Bah!

There hasn't been a truly engineered lump for 30 years, turbo lag be damned! Look to the Brabham Formula 1 BMW team for true power. 1, 350 HP from a 1.5 liter 4 banger. V-10's be damned!

[KW900A]

Not if he drives a Ford!

Hey now! I have 4 of those. With about 750k collectively

No beamers though, closest I get to one of them is when I ride in someone else's.

[OTShooter]

New BMWs come with 36 months of scheduled maintenance for free. (Maybe longer - my 2014 came with 36 months.). The computer "calls home" and I get an email from BMW that I need to bring it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc.

The only problems I've had with my X3 have been because of multiple construction projects near where I work; I've had to replace THREE run-flat tires (at about $500 a pop). Oh wait! I bought the extended warranty on the tires and wheels, so it's only cost me $150 and some down time... Really.

Seriously though, this is the most responsive, most driver-friendly, and most drivable car I've ever owned. Now if BMW will just get on the ball with Car Play, I'll get serious about planning my next X3 purchase.

[six8]

New BMWs come with 36 months of scheduled maintenance for free. (Maybe longer - my 2014 came with 36 months.). The computer "calls home" and I get an email from BMW that I need to bring it in for oil change, tire rotation, etc.

The only problems I've had with my X3 have been because of multiple construction projects near where I work; I've had to replace THREE run-flat tires (at about $500 a pop). Oh wait! I bought the extended warranty on the tires and wheels, so it's only cost me $150 and some down time... Really.

Seriously though, this is the most responsive, most driver-friendly, and most drivable car I've ever owned. Now if BMW will just get on the ball with Car Play, I'll get serious about planning my next X3 purchase.

My Wife's new X3 is due to arrive in a few days. Hope it's a good one!


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[Stickman]

Apparently my 20+ year old Mazda is not good enough for you snooty dingos!!!

[EO3]

Apparently my 20+ year old Mazda is not good enough for you snooty dingos!!!

I bet this is what Stick drives... But on the inside, it's decked out with guns and gadgets.

[EO3]

Seriously though, this is the most responsive, most driver-friendly, and most drivable car I've ever owned. Now if BMW will just get on the ball with Car Play, I'll get serious about planning my next X3 purchase.

I've been wondering if/when they will jump onto CarPlay. I'm just afraid they might stick with a proprietary system in the vehicles. Easy for them to update/change/etc. I'd love to see CarPlay in BMW's, though.