WOB new car purchase

[chrislb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

What's this, Pygmalion?  Why you steering this guy away from performance
BMW's?
M3 four doors are now out of production (or will be soon) but, you prolly
will able to find one.  Otherwise I'd go for the 540i six speed, or wait for
the beast: M5, 400hp-- out some time late next Spring (I think).  Why get
the rest when you can have the best?

Chris Brennan
BMW CCA #19577
68 1600 95 M3 (and VERY glad my BMW cronies advised against the 325is I had
on order and for the M3--worth every extra cent and then some)  Insurance
nightmares for and M car?  Huh? Who? What?  Where?  Any increase in premium
is marginal at worst.  After all we're talking about spending $30-$55K+
here.....

>
>Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 01:55:40 EST
>From: Cookies@domain.elided
>Subject: Re: purchase recommendations
>
>In a message dated 11/3/98 9:32:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, owner-bmw-
>digest@domain.elided writes:
>
><< currently own a Volvo T5 and am looking to replace it with a BMW.
However,
> 1.  I entertain at work, so I need a 4 door.  I am looking at a new 328 or
a
> 540.  Which do you think I will find to be the most sporting?
>
> 2.  Is BMW coming out with a 4 door M3?  If so, should I wait for one or
can
> I make the equivalent modifications to the 328
>
> 3.  Do either the 328 or 540 have any problems with rattles.  Please be
> honest on this one.  My Volvo rattles at the slightest expansion joint and
> it drives me crazy!
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.  My e-mail is jimglazer@domain.elided >>
>
>~~~ Firstly, if price is a consideration, I suggest either a 99' 323i with
>Sport Package or 528I with sport package. Each shaves about $5K off it's
>larger motored sibling.
>
>~~~ I owned a 1997 new 5 series, and I just bought a 1999 323. There is
simply
>no comparison between the two. The new 3 series bodyshell is absolutely
rigid,
>no rattles, no squeaks,

>~~~ If one is looking at a 540, then suggest spending $4k more (based on a
>substantial discount) on a new 740i instead.

>~~~ The M series will be an insurance nightmare, IMO. The 328 is PLENTY
fast.
>Randy
>cookies@domain.elided
>BMWCC member
>98' 740iL
>99' 323ia  WOW!!!
>

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