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I bought my dream car!

I too bought my dream car. A 67 Chevy Nova...but unlike your M3, my dream car came packaged in a Hot Wheels wrapper.

OBIO
 
Well, can never afford a dream car now as I am still unemployed. guess I'll have to drive one in Grid 2 or NFS series. Only reality i have left.
 
My dream car would be a restored 1939 to 1947 Chevy half ton pickup. Love those old art deco stovebolts..

Congrats Jordan and I hope it serves you well.
 
Good news Jorden and a great motivation for a road trip to San Antonio or Dallas-Fort Worth.

I used to travel I-35 quite a bit when I was stationed at Fort Hood. Just remember that in Texas, when oncoming cars flash their lights at you, it means that there is probably a DPS trooper or country sheriff up a head of you with radar or a lazer. While my pick up at the time was hard pressed to hit the pre Jimmy Carter era speed limit of 70 mph, I'll bet your new Beemer can exceed the current speed limit by quite enough to get the attention of the local authorities.
 
Well, Jagd, I'll probably never drive it at Hood for the simple fact that when I'm recovered enough, I'll probably be back at Polk. The idea is to ship it home and then when I go home for Christmas leave, drive it back to Polk.

However, trips to Houston/Shreveport/etc are certainly in my future. Thanks for the tip - and the speedo goes to 180. ;) Then again, I rarely speed. No tickets ever.
 
Licence Loser

Congratulations, it's a real pocket rocket.
You WILL be tempted, because the limits are so high... might be an idea to take it to a few track days and get it out of the system!
Very good price, too.
 
SpitXIV said:
I hope you have it insured to the hilt. :icon29:
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Progressive is quoting me around $150/mo for lots of coverage, like uninsured, comprehensive with $0 glass deductible, etc.

It's not registered to me yet, so I won't buy until I have to. Got about another month and a half or so before I can drive it most likely. It will probably sit at my folks until I come home for Christmas leave and then drive it back.
 
Nice car CybrSlydr and a good introduction to BMW.
One caveat, ALL of the BMW range are expensive to maintain, but give a lot of driving enjoyment.
Madame 'Wombat' (aka Sofie) owns a 2010 135i M Sport coupe and loves it, she lets me drive it on special occasions only, as I like to wind out the twin turbo six more than she does.
Sofie is 'looking' at the current limited model 1 series M Coupe, which means she is actually going to buy one ........... it's her $$$$$ and I'm not arguing against it.
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Nice car; enjoy it!

I should post a few pics of my new car (Nothing as fancy as an M3 though!) but I'll have to wait until it is sunny long enough to wash it and take a few photos..
 
Congratulations on your new toy!
I was sometimes allowed to drive my Dad's original M3, the one with bulky wheel arches and four cylinders.
Buying an M3 wouldn't really be a problem, but the running costs...
The petrol (gas) prices are ridiculous in the UK, not to mention the insurance!
I'll stick with my motorbike.
 
Thanks everyone. :)

Everyone has mentioned running costs with this car, thankfully I can learn how to turn a wrench. I see new brakes in this car's near future. Thankfully, previous owners kept up and took great care of this car.
 
CybrSlydr said:
Thanks everyone. :)

Everyone has mentioned running costs with this car, thankfully I can learn how to turn a wrench. I see new brakes in this car's near future. Thankfully, previous owners kept up and took great care of this car.
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I've carried out most of the maintenance on my E46 over the last 7 years (sadly nothing as interesting as an M3 version,however). Parts can be expensive if you buy through the dealer network, but can be quite reasonable if you buy from BMW specialists. Generally the items are identical,same part numbers from the same factory...just in different packaging. Expect to get through a few sets of rear tyres during the "honeymoon" period! :icon_lol:


An M3 is on my list of cars to own...though at ~€1500 a year for motor tax,€1.50 a litre for petrol and huge insurance premiums (as the M3 has a bit of a "reputation" in insurance circles)...it may be a while!
 
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