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08-17-2008, 02:11 PM

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it depends on if the 09's are going to have iDrive 2.0. No official word from bmw. The sedan will for sure, but the coupe isn't confirmed.

what if they dont offer it. will u forget about BMW all together or still stay with them. Or are u still shopping around

08-17-2008, 02:19 PM

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Why not just get an audi.. which already has the improved "idrive 2" that bmw stole from.

08-17-2008, 06:17 PM

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Why not just get an audi.. which already has the improved "idrive 2" that bmw stole from.

i though about an A5...

I actually went and drove one. Very nice interior.... damn hot car.... so many techno features...

but it's slow.... slower than the 8.

08-17-2008, 06:30 PM

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hw about a used A4, don't they have a turbo?

08-17-2008, 06:45 PM

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How bout an S5? The bmw 1/335s are pretty nice.. I got to say, but I'm really concerned about 2008's BMW initial quality standings from JD P&a

08-17-2008, 07:05 PM

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as roger stated earlier to get a good S5 it would cost more or just get an used rs4 when the new ones comes out, but they may be $$$

08-17-2008, 09:14 PM

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in the world of European cars, bmw is one of the more reliable choices. Probably only second to porsche.
To my knowledge, audi is one of the worse.

08-17-2008, 09:32 PM

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to back up my claim...

"BMW is actually the best of the Europeans, and nameplate for nameplate rates ahead of some of the domestic brands. The European stats are being dragged down by Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz, all with below average reliability."

source:
http://car-reviews.automobile.com/ne...liability/295/

08-17-2008, 11:15 PM

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audi cars use to break down after
one year on the road they're resale value
use to drop faster then a yugo.
not sure of the quality now tho.

08-17-2008, 11:25 PM

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^^ i agree audi used to be horiable but now they seem to be doing better only time will tell

08-17-2008, 11:47 PM

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Here is the most recent 2008 initial quality study by JD Power & Associates.

http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...df/2008063.pdf

Audi ranks #10

BMW ranks #21

And to think BMW was #3 in 2005...

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08-18-2008, 12:39 AM

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Here is the most recent 2008 initial quality study by JD Power & Associates.

http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...df/2008063.pdf

Audi ranks #10

BMW ranks #21

And to think BMW was #3 in 2005...

good information, however initial quality is far less important than proven quality.

good info nontheless

08-19-2008, 12:56 PM

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I'm going to be selling off all my mods pretty soon. I'll post everything in this thread so you guys can have first pick before I make a thread in the for sale section.

08-19-2008, 01:43 PM

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puddle lights mod for Jedi?

08-19-2008, 01:51 PM

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i need mods for sevenstock. lol...

08-19-2008, 02:14 PM

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^ then put in your turbo keez!

08-20-2008, 03:36 AM

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yea put in your supercharger danny...i mean turbo...ooops...i spilled da beanz

08-20-2008, 03:44 AM

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gosh dang it. thanks man, maybe i should spill the beanz on deedubb 2.3. haha

08-20-2008, 03:55 AM

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DEEDUBB 2.3 LITER..HAHAHAH yes guys!! i traded in for a mazdaspeed 3!!!!!

08-20-2008, 10:02 AM

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c'mon, we all know Danny is buying the Axial Flow Supercharger!!

08-20-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

it depends on if the 09's are going to have iDrive 2.0. No official word from bmw. The sedan will for sure, but the coupe isn't confirmed.

If something happened to the 8 my choices would be:

1) Used M3
2) IS350
2) G37 (or a used G35 and install FI)

08-20-2008, 11:58 AM

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c'mon, we all know Danny is buying the Axial Flow Supercharger!!

what's wrong with that? i wanna be in boost at 1000 rpms

08-20-2008, 12:12 PM

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If something happened to the 8 my choices would be:

1) Used M3
2) IS350
2) G37 (or a used G35 and install FI)

nonsense, the 335i is faster than all those...

n54 engine in the 3 series makes peak torque (300ft/lbs) at 1300 rpm and holds it till 5000 rpm. People on the bimmer forum say they can easily shift from 1st to 5th when getting on the freeway.

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