996 or 1 series BMW
12-11-2008, 06:04 PM
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996 or 1 series BMW
Choices of 2000 or newer 996 or new 1 series BMW with 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. 996 would have to pass PPI. Never had a BMW so don't know about this entry level vehicle. Just wanting a open air 3rd car (have 997 coupe-that I will keep) to drive in nice weather and probably keep for a decade or so. Your comments are appreciated.
12-11-2008, 06:08 PM
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Choices of 2000 or newer 996 or new 1 series BMW with 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. 996 would have to pass PPI. Never had a BMW so don't know about this entry level vehicle. Just wanting a open air 3rd car (have 997 coupe-that I will keep) to drive in nice weather and probably keep for a decade or so. Your comments are appreciated.
test drive the bimmer....
12-11-2008, 06:32 PM
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Choices of 2000 or newer 996 or new 1 series BMW with 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. 996 would have to pass PPI. Never had a BMW so don't know about this entry level vehicle. Just wanting a open air 3rd car (have 997 coupe-that I will keep) to drive in nice weather and probably keep for a decade or so. Your comments are appreciated.
12-11-2008, 08:11 PM
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I haven't driven the 1 series car, but I really like the 3 series vert. Steering, brakes and handling are superb. I drove the 335xi and liked everything but the shifter - vague, rubbery and not very BMW-like. That was the only disappointment - enough to steer me back to my Audi TT. I don't love the look of the 1 series either, but that's just my taste.
12-11-2008, 08:24 PM
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Burning Brakes
I know very well BMW cars.
I have a BMW 1 series and It's a wondeful car.
Well balanced in all whatever you want but I don't undertand the thread tittle
996 or 1 series BMW???
there's no comparison
I have a BMW 1 series and It's a wondeful car.
Well balanced in all whatever you want but I don't undertand the thread tittle
996 or 1 series BMW???
there's no comparison
12-11-2008, 09:01 PM
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Cool, I'm sure they're more popular in Europe.
I'm in Bimmerland here, but I have really only see maybe 1 on the road all year!
Seems like a spectacular flop for BMW?
I test drove a non-turbo cab when they arrived at dealers, was thinking about getting one for my wife. Also tested the Eos with the 2.0T.
Have you visited a dealer? You should be able to get a great deal, and an 135 cab with a chip would be a hoot.
I'm in Bimmerland here, but I have really only see maybe 1 on the road all year!
Seems like a spectacular flop for BMW?
I test drove a non-turbo cab when they arrived at dealers, was thinking about getting one for my wife. Also tested the Eos with the 2.0T.
Have you visited a dealer? You should be able to get a great deal, and an 135 cab with a chip would be a hoot.
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12-11-2008, 09:38 PM
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Burning Brakes
I love my 996, but I couldn't see buying a 997 and keeping the 996. The driving differences are minimal. I would go for something different just because it was different.
12-11-2008, 09:43 PM
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If you've already got a 997, go with the 1-series. If you didn't have the Porsche, I'd get the 996.
12-12-2008, 12:05 AM
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How about a used Z4? Boxster would be a great choice also. Between a 1 series and a 996, there really isn't a comparison at all - 996 is the clear choice there, plus it's cheap.
