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01-26-2009, 11:55 AM
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| Why did you go Euro?
Lets face it. They're not as reliable, efficient and a lot of other things that other more affordable cars are. So what was your reason?
i bought my old one because for the money you get way more bang for the buck and because just cause depreciation is a bitch for someone else it doesnt mean i shouldn't get a deal. and handling. and i wanted to have the first thread. so why did you go euro? poll coming later.
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01-26-2009, 12:11 PM
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Because they are reliable, efficient and affordable!
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01-26-2009, 12:12 PM
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lol, a question like that on Revscene...
cause they are the best.
p.s. this is a techical forum, not a place to tell me your vtech kicked in
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01-26-2009, 12:20 PM
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Because I like replacing window regulators.
...And because I like feeling like I own a REAL car and not a hunk of plastic.
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01-26-2009, 12:27 PM
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they fixed that issue in the facelifted model 
p.s. join the Euro lovers social group
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01-26-2009, 12:28 PM
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Isn't this the type of question where it usually goes, "Why did you buy a $220 000 Ferrari when I could use that amount of money on my Civic and go faster?"
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01-26-2009, 12:57 PM
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no this is the places where that convo never has to happen. cause no one here has a civic. well, not as opposed to some other 5 second car. nothing wrong with a dd
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01-26-2009, 02:08 PM
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Ve hav r vaysss!!!!
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01-26-2009, 04:13 PM
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#9 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Probably we put up with it because we like the way it handles and feels.
I also compared costs on owning a Bimmer with my brother inlaw's Honda and we pretty much spent the same amount of money maintaining our cars. So now he owns one too!
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01-26-2009, 04:16 PM
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Because we like how solid they are.
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01-26-2009, 05:15 PM
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^ That's what she said....
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01-26-2009, 06:21 PM
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just compare a basic accord with basic 3 series. the accord, although the seat is comfy, the engine is weaker, sounds louder, and u hear more outside noise. but a 328i, the steering is tighter, suspension feels a lot better and more quiet, + less wind noise
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01-26-2009, 06:49 PM
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Steering wheel doesn't feel like it's about to fall off.
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cuz it drives/looks better than the competition.
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01-26-2009, 08:14 PM
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had a s2000, drives wonderful, but no torque and not enough power...
wanted to improvise
and i found its german brother
bmw Z4 !
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01-26-2009, 09:17 PM
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I own one coz it's just the kind of car that oil massages you during the whole trip of your daily commute.
hmmmmm oil massage.
oh I have a Mercedes btw BMWs need not apply.
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01-26-2009, 10:18 PM
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pre 05 bmw> most mercs
at least for being fun to drive
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01-26-2009, 10:23 PM
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that is still how it is. bimmers were always sportier than mercs.
MB is for cruising and plushin in the seats.
Bimmer is for when your hair is on fire.
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01-27-2009, 10:42 AM
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I still remember driving my first Bimmer, a 1990 535i 4door. I was coming from a succession of non-handling cars. I had a Cal look bug I modded to be pretty quick (2.1L motor approx 180 Hp) and I also had a 1989 5.0L Notchback Mustang that was heavily modifed which I tracked...800lb front springs anyone? hehe Daily driver...
Anyways, I could not believe how good the steering was, to have such feel for the road and the brakes! It was a revelation to say the least. I was all about the power but I discovered the handling instead!
People who have driven lots of cars understand where I am coming from...
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01-27-2009, 03:55 PM
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#20 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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I don't wanna feel like i'm flying when i'm going over 120km
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01-27-2009, 04:42 PM
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Wanted a classic car designed and built with soul and passion.
But somehow, not always the most reliable unlike its Japanese counterparts. 
Then again, I'd say my Alfa is a lot more different compared to all the Benz/BMWs/VWs/Audi's out there. 
Edit: Same goes for my Vespa. Feels and rides more solid with a better motor and looks. The Jazz was all plastic and felt like I was going to die all the time.
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01-27-2009, 04:46 PM
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pics? or soemone should start a post your euro thread
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01-27-2009, 05:01 PM
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#23 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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vw=water leak
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+ bad water pumps, rads, and fans
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