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chris_89T · 10-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Work at a Nissan dealer, So i drive lots of them, bored with my maxima, no matter how much money i dumped into it, i was always left with an empty feeling in my stomach everytime i drove a 350z. Drove a 330I once, and stock it out handled my maxima which had almost every suspension mod including coilovers/SFC's. Ever since then, ive always wanted a BMW i love how they drive, the technology etc. Always liked the E39 M5, found a good priced one, and picked it up.

Needless to say I love it, everything i wanted, its an amazing car with a fun factor/practicality which is hard to beat. I drove E55's and while i loved the stupid amounts of torque, nothing can match the 3rd pedal + 6spd manual.

Downfalls:

BMW likes to use HEX/Torx. Nissans never use it, so i had to buy more tools. Not neccesarily bad
BMW Likes to use special service tools, so im forced to go to the dealer for a few things
Any part for a M series bmw is 2x the price of the SAME Non M part.

Honestly, people look at me differantly now that i drive a bmw. People seem less willing to let me in, people try to cut me off in merging lanes all the time, so when i put the hammer down to pass, i get the dirtiest look all the time. Ive heard the "BMW eh, must be compensating comment" kinda annoying after the 5th time you hear it.

Aside from that i love it, speaking in terms of nissans, i honestly dont think i could drive a nissan again, minus the GTR, I think the next car i add to my collection will be a E46 M3 + HPF kit!

10-12-2009, 09:40 PM	#72
chris_89T Everyone wants a piece of R S... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 373 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Work at a Nissan dealer, So i drive lots of them, bored with my maxima, no matter how much money i dumped into it, i was always left with an empty feeling in my stomach everytime i drove a 350z. Drove a 330I once, and stock it out handled my maxima which had almost every suspension mod including coilovers/SFC's. Ever since then, ive always wanted a BMW i love how they drive, the technology etc. Always liked the E39 M5, found a good priced one, and picked it up. Needless to say I love it, everything i wanted, its an amazing car with a fun factor/practicality which is hard to beat. I drove E55's and while i loved the stupid amounts of torque, nothing can match the 3rd pedal + 6spd manual. Downfalls: BMW likes to use HEX/Torx. Nissans never use it, so i had to buy more tools. Not neccesarily bad BMW Likes to use special service tools, so im forced to go to the dealer for a few things Any part for a M series bmw is 2x the price of the SAME Non M part. Honestly, people look at me differantly now that i drive a bmw. People seem less willing to let me in, people try to cut me off in merging lanes all the time, so when i put the hammer down to pass, i get the dirtiest look all the time. Ive heard the "BMW eh, must be compensating comment" kinda annoying after the 5th time you hear it. Aside from that i love it, speaking in terms of nissans, i honestly dont think i could drive a nissan again, minus the GTR, I think the next car i add to my collection will be a E46 M3 + HPF kit! __________________ ride/drive best of both worlds.