Ryan T.
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Rochester, NY
Definitely. Thanks :thumbsup:
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Traded in my GTI for something else German...
- Thread starter Ryan T.
- Start date
Definitely. Thanks :thumbsup:
stuck24
so?
- Location
- Houston-SE
- Car(s)
- GTI FSI
congrats OP. Regardless of BMW losing the mantle of ultimate driving machine, the 3 series is a brilliant car and would be on my short list of sedans if I were in the market for one.
BTW: A loaded GTI, either mk6 or mk7 costs near 30,000 Euros in Europe. Pretty pricey overall.
A BMW 3 series STARTS below that figure.
I bring this up because interior quality and materials should be nearly equal in both cars, and in reality, the case is true.
Tis why we always brag about our superior interiors. What the ignorant masses don't realize is that the GTI is really a pretty pricey car loaded up in Europe and is cross-shopped by small engined 3 series Euro buyers; hence, the quality interior we get at a very reasonable $25k.
BTW: A loaded GTI, either mk6 or mk7 costs near 30,000 Euros in Europe. Pretty pricey overall.
A BMW 3 series STARTS below that figure.
I bring this up because interior quality and materials should be nearly equal in both cars, and in reality, the case is true.
Tis why we always brag about our superior interiors. What the ignorant masses don't realize is that the GTI is really a pretty pricey car loaded up in Europe and is cross-shopped by small engined 3 series Euro buyers; hence, the quality interior we get at a very reasonable $25k.
Lucky#Slevin
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Staten island
seriously one of the dumbest things i have ever heard on any car forum. calling a benchmark sedan which all car manufacturers want their vehicle to be like a basic accord camry.. down right laughable :bellyroll:
^THIS
this statement explains alot.. 19 yr old lil hater!!!
^ 2nd most ridiculous statement... couldn't be further from the truth young'in.. :lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh:
BP11
Banned
- Location
- DAT FORUM DOE DOT COM
No hate here, bud just discussion. And I'm not 19. Nice try though. Have fun on bimmerforums.
As a former e92 328 Xdrive owner, I'll offer the following:
The BMW is great when it's under warranty and you're getting BMW loaners while the car is in service.
The BMW is an utter piece of shit when it's out of warranty and requires a $1,000 repair every month-and-a-half.
In fact, the only thing I miss about mine is the heated steering wheel. Aside from that, (modern) BMW can suck it.
The BMW is great when it's under warranty and you're getting BMW loaners while the car is in service.
The BMW is an utter piece of shit when it's out of warranty and requires a $1,000 repair every month-and-a-half.
In fact, the only thing I miss about mine is the heated steering wheel. Aside from that, (modern) BMW can suck it.
stuck24
so?
- Location
- Houston-SE
- Car(s)
- GTI FSI
the op obviously doesn't keep cars for long so I'm sure he's skipped all the post warranty nightmares
Lucky#Slevin
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Staten island
No hate here, bud just discussion. And I'm not 19. Nice try though. Have fun on bimmerforums.
OK 21 THEN!!!
your entitled to your opinion.. i just like my beemer..
david9962000
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
Ryan T.
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Rochester, NY
Thinking about it for sure.
edit: It's crazy how much BMW underrates their engines. Rated at 240hp and gets 233hp at the wheels. Come on! VW does this to a certain extent too with the GTI - "200" hp my ass...
McQueen77
Banned
- Location
- Not Kentucky
:clap:Yeah a Camry and 3 series totally drive the same.
jansonchan226
Banned
- Location
- vancouver
F30 with m sport pack is the only car I would consider selling my GTI for on the market right now. Congratz on the car!
Euro 28675 GTi start before options
Euro 29050 320 base before options
Right off both German sites. At a dealer most Gti are 36000 euros+. Germans have a myriad of choices vs the Mcdonalds style package ordering forced on US clients.
Most people I know hold BMW as an upmarket premium brand vs VW. The cross shop isn't as prevalent as you believe in Germany with BMW viewed as a significant cut above VW.
6MT_GTI
Ready to race!
- Location
- Dallas, TX
You missed to say "as a former INEXPERINCED e92..."
I've had 4 Bimmers 2006-2013 and not a single problem with either one.
Yes, they are pricey, but not overpriced.
A $30k for a GTI is also no cheap at all. His 328 is $15k more than my Autobahn and has 20% more HP/ 45 more TQ, RWD, better handling, balance, Brakes, etc.
OP, beautiful car, I am possibly thinking to go the same direction.
What does this even mean? Owning the car doesn't give me ownership experience? How can an owner of a car be inexperienced, short of having just bought the car yesterday?
I've owned other BMWs- a 2002tii and an E30. I can speak definitively about owning BMWs from different eras, and can use that experience to state the my E92 was in the shop constantly (oil filter housing leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, steering column failure, timing tensioner, coils, etc. etc.). And that was a 328. 335's suffer all of this, plus HPFP failures, turbo failures ("rattle of death"), etc.
My E30 odometer stopped working. In 10 years of ownership, this is the only failure. The paint was shot by then, rust had started to move in on the wheel arches, the seats had split, but it never needed anything other than maintenance.
I obviously like BMWs. But to deny that they have reliability issues with the current line-up is just silly.
I don't care for the interior design or how it "felt" when I looked at it. I think the accent red or blue line in the sport models does not add character, but makes it seem cheaper.
For the record, I love BMWs, but not the new designs lately. I will admit the 4 series is growing on me, but the interior details kill it for me.
For the record, I love BMWs, but not the new designs lately. I will admit the 4 series is growing on me, but the interior details kill it for me.