Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

BCA · 03-02-2010, 10:17 AM

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started

i suck at that game lol

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wow i have no luck with letters

I have good and bad streaks with both creativity/skill and letter quality. You lose some, you win some...

calintexas · 03-02-2010, 10:23 AM

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so my X5 went berserk yesterday and refused to start, then starting blinking lights randomly and not letting me shut the car down last night. BMW roadside assistance just came to my house and couldn't get the transmission in neutral...even with the bypass tool. I think he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He told me to call the dealership and have them send someone who could get the car in N so he could tow it! FACEPALM

You said in another thread that you haven't driven the X5 in several days. Crazy behavior can often be low battery voltage. The Battery Tender's are really a good thing to have if your car is going to sit for several days.

Buschy · 03-02-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BCA

I have good and bad streaks with both creativity/skill and letter quality. You lose some, you win some...

just put letter in different orders untill a woord works, hah.

ghosthi32 · 03-02-2010, 11:22 AM

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just put letter in different orders untill a woord works, hah.

That's what I do lol

Buschy · 03-02-2010, 11:28 AM

anyone see a nice 330i zhp around? I found two but they are automatic. not sure I want that.
if I dont find one i guess ill get a civic si.

xsilvor · 03-02-2010, 12:05 PM

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anyone see a nice 330i zhp around? I found two but they are automatic. not sure I want that.
if I dont find one i guess ill get a civic si.

but whyyyy

calintexas · 03-02-2010, 12:25 PM

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but whyyyy

Read the story Here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356805

xsilvor · 03-02-2010, 12:30 PM

I see, then I support the 330.

BCA · 03-02-2010, 01:37 PM

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just put letter in different orders untill a woord works, hah.

Oh yeah, that's what I do! Sometimes it surprises me what works. But then again, sometimes I get frustrated when it won't take something that I think SHOULD work.

BCA · 03-02-2010, 01:41 PM

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I see, then I support the 330.

+1 the 330 ZHP seems like a good choice.

Plus I think you will get a little more enjoyment out of it, buschy!

My second suggestion would be the Civic (warranty), and the E36 a distant third in this case.

DevJ · 03-02-2010, 02:16 PM

My heart is telling me that you should go with an E36 M3..but in reality, the best all around option would be a civic. It's relatively cheap to maintain plus it'll be a good car for your kid..so my vote goes for the civic even though I love BMWs.

p.s., make sure the civic is loaded, the navigation is pretty nice. It's a fun car to drive, a good friend has one.

artifice · 03-02-2010, 02:40 PM

Anyone else going this weekend to C&C? I think I'm going to go.

ghosthi32 · 03-02-2010, 02:41 PM

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Anyone else going this weekend to C&C? I think I'm going to go.

im going. if i can wake up before 8

DevJ · 03-02-2010, 02:41 PM

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Anyone else going this weekend to C&C? I think I'm going to go.

You're coming to our meet right ??

AlbinoSnail · 03-02-2010, 04:07 PM

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Anyone else going this weekend to C&C? I think I'm going to go.

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im going. if i can wake up before 8

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You're coming to our meet right ??

it's always too early in the morning....

ploo · 03-02-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by calintexas

You said in another thread that you haven't driven the X5 in several days. Crazy behavior can often be low battery voltage. The Battery Tender's are really a good thing to have if your car is going to sit for several days.

Nice catch! And great thought. But unfortunately this happened a couple days after I started driving the X5 again, including after a ~40-mile day on Sunday. If it really was just low voltage, I'll let you know and get a battery tender immediately

ploo · 03-02-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by buschy

anyone see a nice 330i zhp around? I found two but they are automatic. not sure I want that.
if I dont find one i guess ill get a civic si.

If I'm not mistaken, didn't the ZHP include not only a power bump but a short-shifter for the 6-speed ZF tranny on the E46 330i's? What a shame that they forgave that for the automatic. I read your other thread, the Civic is probably the most practical choice, but there is something really special about BMWs, especially E46s, and if you go that route IMHO your son will learn over time to appreciate all the elements of the joy of driving that are not covered on paper when comparing it to a new Civic (that straight-6 sound, linear power delivery and plenty of torque for real-world driving, the way the E46 shrinks around you and you know exactly where each tire is planted, the timeless exterior styling). You don't sound like you're in a terrible rush to buy the car, I'd try really hard to find a CPO '05 330i ZHP before resorting to the civic - as long as you're prepared for a bit more effort as it definitely won't be as bulletproof as the Honda. My first car was an E30 325i, the next one a new E46 sedan, and they are probably a significant reason that I'm in an E92 M now and love cars as much as I do. I think if you find the E46 route feasible, your son will thank you for it down the road; he sounds mature enough to handle the car and I don't think it attracts too much undue attention in everyday situations.

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Anyone else going this weekend to C&C? I think I'm going to go.

Apparently I'm supposed to lead the meet, so I'll be there

Definitely come! The more the merrier, and the weather is looking awesome lately. Went on an hour-long aimless drive this morning, including some spirited runs through 1-3rd gear

calintexas · 03-02-2010, 05:09 PM

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anyone see a nice 330i zhp around? I found two but they are automatic. not sure I want that.
if I dont find one i guess ill get a civic si.

I think the accident rate for youthful new drivers is over 100%. Insurance will cost an arm and a leg whatever your son drives. Knowing the insurance cost before hand could influence the which car to buy decision.

Buschy · 03-02-2010, 05:13 PM

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I think the accident rate for youthful new drivers is over 100%. Insurance will cost an arm and a leg whatever your son drives. Knowing the insurance cost before hand could influence the which car to buy decision.

actually my insurnce is pretty good, the rates are low, but they dont change much from car to car, lol.
for expample my 2000 ci was the same price give or take ten bux in six months as my 2009 335.
which was the same six month as my e93 m3, and so on so on.
I added my son as a learner on my policy and it didnt change, once he is driving i am sure it will.

JC919 · 03-02-2010, 07:39 PM

I didn't know kermie swung this way

BCA · 03-02-2010, 08:17 PM

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I didn't know kermie swung this way

ghosthi32 · 03-02-2010, 08:49 PM

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I didn't know kermie swung this way

Hahahahahhahahahha

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