Why did you choose the 3-series over its competitors?

DTM · 02-12-2006, 10:10 PM

For what reason did you choose the 3-series over all the other competent cars out on the road?

RGRAY · 02-12-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

For what reason did you choose the 3-series over all the other competent cars out on the road?

Because it's the ultimate driving machine.

I didn't even test drive anything else.

Synikal · 02-12-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

Because it's the ultimate driving machine.

I didn't even test drive anything else.

Very true! I've always loved BMW; I can't compare anything else to them.

Nikki · 02-12-2006, 10:21 PM

I'd say because of the way it drove, that isn't really an option so I said all of the above.

DTM · 02-12-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I'd say because of the way it drove, that isn't really an option so I said all of the above.

I honestly can't believe I forgot that option.

StevoSEA · 02-12-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

Because it's the ultimate driving machine.

I didn't even test drive anything else.

DITTO!!!

BMW0 · 02-12-2006, 10:27 PM

Nothing else drives, looks, feels like a E90. I gotta call this a no competition.

The 3 Series is King of the hill for many wonderful years to come.

Arkansas3 · 02-12-2006, 10:45 PM

1/2 for the way it drives, 1/2 because i've always wanted a germanic car

02-12-2006, 10:51 PM

Styling,handling,performance,seating position,character and brand name prestige.

Oz · 02-12-2006, 10:53 PM

Style, handling, design and the BMW reliability that I was happy with before

ldpantoja · 02-12-2006, 10:54 PM

I honestly wanted a truck but my wife hates them. Also, I had been researching the E90 since b4 it came out. I was emailing my dealer about the E46 while I was still in Iraq and on one of the last emails she wrote that there was going to be a new one.

That was all she wrote!!!!!

Did not even bother to test drive when I ordered it (American Specs was not out yet)

dude007 · 02-12-2006, 10:55 PM

Handling, style, fun to drive!

Romulus · 02-12-2006, 10:58 PM

I drove them all.. lexus didn't have enough power AND a manual trans (ie the is 350), the g35 was nice but i dunno, just wasn't all that happy driving it.. i was really torn with the new A4 2.0t, but chose the bmw since audi said it could take 90 days to have a custom car delivered..

sdorn · 02-12-2006, 11:00 PM

I was looking for a new daily driver, and I saw an advertisement for a lease deal on the BMW that looked interesting. I went to www.bmwusa.com and built a car, then submitted a credit application. It was approved the next day, and I went down to the dealership to test drive a car. I leased it immediately. I didn't even test drive anything else.

DTM · 02-12-2006, 11:02 PM

Damnit somebody say its the badge already!

sdorn · 02-12-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

Damnit somebody say its the badge already!

What badge?

BMW F22 · 02-12-2006, 11:03 PM

I got it for the badge!!

DTM · 02-12-2006, 11:03 PM

That blue and white one on the front of your car.

sdorn · 02-12-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

That blue and white one on the front of your car.

That would be stupid to spend $30k+ for a 2 inch piece of plastic. Hopefully you really wanted the car that was attached to it, not the badge.

DTM · 02-12-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

That would be stupid to spend $30k+ for a 2 inch piece of plastic. Hopefully you really wanted the car that was attached to it, not the badge.

People do it all the time. Just like people buy cars simply for 3-pointed stars.

sdorn · 02-12-2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

People do it all the time. Just like people buy cars simply for 3-pointed stars.

If that's the case, I will remove the badge from my car and sell it right now for $20,000. That's a pretty good deal, don't you think!

DTM · 02-12-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

If that's the case, I will remove the badge from my car and sell it right now for $20,000. That's a pretty good deal, don't you think!

And then I can put it on my Accord and save myself the extra 10-20 grand which I was planning to spend.

Man, I never knew such great deals were available on the internet.

View Poll Results: Why did you choose the 3-series over its competitors?
Badge (don't be afraid to choose this one... its anonymous)	25	9.65%
Can't pin the reason down	2	0.77%
Setup options (rwd, awd w/ manual, awd with high-output engine etc.)	44	16.99%
Nothing else amuses me	19	7.34%
Interior/Exterior looks	16	6.18%
All of the above	108	41.70%
Other (please specify)	45	17.37%
Voters: 259. You may not vote on this poll

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I'd say because of the way it drove, that isn't really an option so I said all of the above. __________________ Nikki
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Nothing else drives, looks, feels like a E90. I gotta call this a no competition. The 3 Series is King of the hill for many wonderful years to come. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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Arkansas3 Private First Class 7 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	1/2 for the way it drives, 1/2 because i've always wanted a germanic car __________________ 325i \| Sparkling \| Grey Leather \| Premium \| Xenons \| Heated Seats \| Comfort Access \| Sat Prep (which is a waste of money) \| Floor Mats (which my dealer made me buy)
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quincy Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Styling,handling,performance,seating position,character and brand name prestige.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Style, handling, design and the BMW reliability that I was happy with before __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I honestly wanted a truck but my wife hates them. Also, I had been researching the E90 since b4 it came out. I was emailing my dealer about the E46 while I was still in Iraq and on one of the last emails she wrote that there was going to be a new one. That was all she wrote!!!!! Did not even bother to test drive when I ordered it (American Specs was not out yet) __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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02-12-2006, 10:55 PM	#12
dude007 Private First Class 10 Rep 136 Posts Drives: BMW 325xit Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Handling, style, fun to drive!
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02-12-2006, 10:58 PM	#13
Romulus Private First Class 15 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 05 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	I drove them all.. lexus didn't have enough power AND a manual trans (ie the is 350), the g35 was nice but i dunno, just wasn't all that happy driving it.. i was really torn with the new A4 2.0t, but chose the bmw since audi said it could take 90 days to have a custom car delivered..
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02-12-2006, 11:00 PM	#14
sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I was looking for a new daily driver, and I saw an advertisement for a lease deal on the BMW that looked interesting. I went to www.bmwusa.com and built a car, then submitted a credit application. It was approved the next day, and I went down to the dealership to test drive a car. I leased it immediately. I didn't even test drive anything else. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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DTM Private First Class 23 Rep 151 Posts Drives: Accord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Damnit somebody say its the badge already!
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02-12-2006, 11:03 PM	#17
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I got it for the badge!!
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