For all of those considering the competition

bsiciliano · 06-13-2011, 07:06 PM

I was at Center BMW in the Valley getting some routine service done. While I was there waiting I cruised the lot. Couldn't help but notice the three used cars sitting out front that were most likely trade-ins.

JCtx · 06-13-2011, 07:08 PM

Man, the Merc looks TINY compared to the big a$$ed GTR

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gthal · 06-13-2011, 07:08 PM

You don't realize how BIG the GTR is until you see it next to other cars.

brandonwuwux3 · 06-13-2011, 07:09 PM

who would trade in the sl63 and gtr...i could understand trading in the s5 though

JCtx · 06-13-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonwuwux3

who would trade in the sl63 and gtr...i could understand trading in the s5 though

Probably one of those 'mega dealerships', with Porsche, Audi, BMW, and possibly Ferrari, Maserati, etc.

dimabimmer · 06-13-2011, 07:31 PM

that Audi looks like a Honda

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 06-13-2011, 07:42 PM

sucks for the audi and the merc... as for the skyline, hmm! LOL

3XTR3M3 · 06-13-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Probably one of those 'mega dealerships', with Porsche, Audi, BMW, and possibly Ferrari, Maserati, etc.

Actually this is Center BMW in Van Nuys CA and they just do BMWs.

This is where I service my car and they are sooooo amazing.

I have had the same service rep for my 335i, E46M, and my E92M for 3 years now. My service rep is Shahe and he always accommodates me with a loaner (335 instead of 328 when possible), doesnt give me a hard time EVER, and the service work is done in a timely manner.

I highly recommend Shahe @ Center BMW for anyone in LA, especially to all folks who have bad experiences at dealers.

Shahe @ Center BMW direct line - 1-818-528-1362

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-13-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

You don't realize how BIG the GTR is until you see it next to other cars.

Or sit behind the driver seat. That thing is huge from behind the wheel.

bsiciliano · 06-13-2011, 08:30 PM

Correct. Center only sells/services BMWs. They do have great service. Recommend to all. The GT-R was a 2011.

besiktas · 06-13-2011, 08:35 PM

SL is not in the same class in case you havent realized, besides the price, luxury and quality, it is not 2+2.
someone must have traded it for a 7 series or some +120k car.
or they just ripped him off

PhillyNate · 06-13-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Man, the Merc looks TINY compared to the big a$$ed GTR

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That S5 ain't Kate Moss either.

IFX · 06-13-2011, 09:30 PM

umm.. I don't know about the BMW fanboys here (well, i do)

But i'd take that GTR, and SL over any BMW.

Pull up next to an m3 and completely destroy it. yes please.

BlackLight · 06-13-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

umm.. I don't know about the BMW fanboys here (well, i do)

But i'd take that GTR, and SL over almost any BMW.

Pull up next to an m3 and completely destroy it. yes please.

Fixed.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-13-2011, 10:27 PM

C63 AMG Coupe...I can't wait.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-13-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFX

umm.. I don't know about the BMW fanboys here (well, i do)

But i'd take that GTR, and SL over any BMW.

Pull up next to an m3 and completely destroy it. yes please.

Not a huge fan of the GT-R but respect it for what it can do. Give me the the SL any day and the S5..eh, it'll be a cruiser.

Seattle S65B40 · 06-13-2011, 10:28 PM

Wack, wacker and wackest...

M3 FTW!

FVM3 · 06-13-2011, 10:31 PM

SL ftw

Crimson92 · 06-13-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Wack, wacker and wackest...

M3 FTW!

A fanboy.

How rare.........

Seattle S65B40 · 06-13-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

A fanboy.

How rare.........

Fanboy or not, the M3 is the best ALL AROUND car out of the four at issue...

And if someone can make a better car for the same price and provide the same driving feel as BMWs, then I would consider it. I have yet to feel a better car that suits my preferences the way BMW M cars do... The car inspires confidence in you and trust in it - two important aspects of performance driving.

crackberry · 06-13-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

umm.. I don't know about the BMW fanboys here (well, i do)

But i'd take that GTR, and SL over any BMW.

Pull up next to an m3 and completely destroy it. yes please.

What?! I would take the SL over the gtr any day. You obviously have not been to Newport Beach, CA as many have done the same.

991GT3 · 06-14-2011, 12:18 AM

Talk about trading down. A couple of people must be in financial trouble.

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