Jumping Off The BMW Ship - Page 3

zach · 09-09-2023, 01:47 PM

I love that era X5 - probably the best - but also love the newer ones. My neighbor has a tanzanite blue X5M comp and I think it looks great.

robg · 09-09-2023, 01:48 PM

Interesting...personally, the only X5 gen that I really liked design-wise was the 2nd gen model. I still think those look good whenever i see one. But from what I've read, they're made of chewing gum and paper-mache so I'd be scared to own one now. I do also like the G05.1 when equipped with Msport package and in the right colors (carbon black for example). Can't quite warm up to the front-end of the facelift versions.

SCA · 09-11-2023, 03:23 PM

The X5 is gone…. I thought I would be sad or emotional about it, but so far nothing. It is looking more and more like I am over BMW. On that note the G87 M2 is loaded on a ship. We will see if I follow through.

wdc330i · 09-11-2023, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The X5 is gone…. I thought I would be sad or emotional about it, but so far nothing. It is looking more and more like I am over BMW. On that note the G87 M2 is loaded on a ship. We will see if I follow through.

I’ve had several X5s, and have never really mourned their departure. They are handy, but not a car you really love.

But, for you, it is another step away from BMW, I guess.

SCA · 09-11-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

I’ve had several X5s, and have never really mourned their departure. They are handy, but not a car you really love.

But, for you, it is another step away from BMW, I guess.

Next up the Z3. I probably need to get on that soon…

wdc330i · 09-12-2023, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Next up the Z3. I probably need to get on that soon…

Ah. Thought that one was gone already.

SCA · 09-12-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Ah. Thought that one was gone already.

The “serious” local buyer whom my BMW CA knows and has sold cars to, totally flaked. He already owns 9 BMWs so I am guessing his wife quickly reeled him in.

wdc330i · 09-12-2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The “serious” local buyer whom my BMW CA knows and has sold cars to, totally flaked. He already owns 9 BMWs so I am guessing his wife quickly reeled him in.

I'll bet! Plus, hard to make a case for a sweet old two-seater.

Josh (PA) · 09-12-2023, 05:04 PM

did you reload the Ad for the Z3?

SCA · 09-12-2023, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

I'll bet! Plus, hard to make a case for a sweet old two-seater.

Especially when he already owns a ‘99 Z3 2.3 with a factory hardtop albeit an automatic.

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did you reload the Ad for the Z3?

My friend has not. I no longer do social media. I gave it up in 2014.

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SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,047	The X5 is gone…. I thought I would be sad or emotional about it, but so far nothing. It is looking more and more like I am over BMW. On that note the G87 M2 is loaded on a ship. We will see if I follow through. Attached Thumbnails

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Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	did you reload the Ad for the Z3? __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

09-09-2023, 01:47 PM	#21
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	I love that era X5 - probably the best - but also love the newer ones. My neighbor has a tanzanite blue X5M comp and I think it looks great.

09-09-2023, 01:48 PM	#22
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,243	Interesting...personally, the only X5 gen that I really liked design-wise was the 2nd gen model. I still think those look good whenever i see one. But from what I've read, they're made of chewing gum and paper-mache so I'd be scared to own one now. I do also like the G05.1 when equipped with Msport package and in the right colors (carbon black for example). Can't quite warm up to the front-end of the facelift versions.