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			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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			Because they are reliable, efficient and affordable!
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			lol, a question like that on Revscene...
 
 cause they are the best.
 
 
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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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			they fixed that issue in the facelifted model    
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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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			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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			Ve hav r vaysss!!!!
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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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			Because we like how solid they are.
		 
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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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			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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			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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			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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			pre 05 bmw> most mercs
 at least for being fun to drive
 
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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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			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!
 
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			I don't wanna feel like i'm flying when i'm going over 120km
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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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			pics? or soemone should start a post your euro thread
		 
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			vw=water leak   
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bmw = 2 dead fuel pumps, faulty camshaft, driveshaft/diff linkage problems    |   |   |   |     |  01-27-2009, 05:11 PM | #25 |   | My homepage has been set to RS 
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			+ bad water pumps, rads, and fans
		 
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