Dreams don't come true. Nor should they! An enthusiasts reflection on BMW ownership

[dmboone25]

Awesome thread my man! Great story.

Congrats on the F80 too

[pgviper]

Great read and thank you for sharing!!!

Congrats on the F80, hopefully i'll be in your shoes in a couple of years!

[Powerbeast]

Nice detailed write up man!

[secretariat]

Thanks for the Friday morning laugh (JAIL) I needed that. Congratulations on the F80 M3, I'm really glad to see other people working there way up to the M3 both car wise and money wise. It's an excellent journey.

[Jay-K]

one of a kind post here,
thanks for putting things together,
awesome!

[CoffeeBean]

Great story! One question though, what about the New England winters now that you're stuck with RWD again?

[justinco]

Good read! I thought I went through a lot of cars, hah

[fr3nch2]

This was truly an amazing read. I felt like I walked the journey with you, and you've officially made me determined to own an F80 (as if the car itself isnt enough of a reason). Hearing you detail it all makes me want it even more.

Great write-up and congrats.

[NYAWE60]

I read your entire post. (I'm slow clapping at my desk whilst tearing out of joy)

[nicknaz]

thanks for sharing! fun to skim through.

I have to admit though, that after seeing all the random cars you switched across, I wondered if you could have just gone into a super $$$ car for the same cost.

[Parise2713]

Wow, what a great read. Really glad to hear that you finally ended up where you wanted to be. The order of the cars was crazy though. I probably would have sent those flowers after all of that help haha. Good thing she was there for you. The way you separated each section into when you found the time was great. Looking forward to seeing more posts. Enjoy the car.

[mgwest76]

Great read, thanks for taking the time to share.

Congratulations on your F80, I know where you are coming from!

[Cooltones]

That was an AWESOME story. THANKS FOR SHARING!
Some of the emotions and experiences you shared definitely resonated with my own experiences!
Thanks again for sharing!

[F36_CB1K]

Writing/narration skills are right up there at the top.. Congrats on achieving your dream

[dim635csi]

Falafel Combo you've made front page news ! I'm proud to follow you.

[MFNATIK]

Who knew you were such a funny guy. Loved reading the stories. Enjoy your M3 in good health!

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Great read man, enjoy in good health! She's a beauty

[ginginha]

Great post! Congrats on the F80. Got my fingers crossed I can pick one up by the fall.

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

At the same time, I was also was learning about this magical software update on the f30 335i's, which apparently fixes a lot of the initial software issues the first year model had. The new software patch promised more weighted steering, better throttle response in sport and sport plus, slightly better handling and a throatier exhaust note. Sounds like too much to ask from a measly software update!


Well, I found a couple of local 2014 335i M Sport at dealerships near me, and i'll be darned! These f30's felt NOTHING like I remember my 2013 335i!!! The steering was much improved, the chassis felt slightly stiffer (maybe the dampers), exhaust felt nicer and the throttle response was sooo much better! Not rubbery anymore!!! Wow. I had some serious thinking and re-thinking to do!

Please tell me about this update. Can I get it added to my 2013 335 xdrive?

I know exactly what you mean when you say:

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

No two ways around it however, this car turned out to be a dud. BMW's version of the appliance-car. BMW's first crack at an electric steering rack was light and sloppy, the xDrive suspension was good but very floaty (even with the optioned Dynamic Handling Package), the car was quiet and you could barely tell what was going on with the engine revs, it was VERY BIG for it's class, and the list goes on and on ...


It was disappointing to say the very least.


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[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by Lynchmob6

Wow, nicely done. You have worked hard and are very deserved to own two excellent cars…congratulations!

Originally Posted by LAnderson23

Congrats! Awesome story too, fascinating to see your car history.

I am so thrilled and just totally humbled that you guys even read the whole thing!

Originally Posted by AM4ZING

Bro you've gone through more cars than some do women...

Better cars than women my man. It's says so in the marriage contract.

That's my saving grace. I tell my wife that BMW's are really my only "sickness". No drugs, no women (she's my sweetheart!), and I even promised to quit all the gangs I used to be part of!

Originally Posted by MrCsquared

Amazing story. I share your enthusiasm for vehicles outside of the M world. Not a brand whore; LOVE the Mazdas. I take my mother's for a boot at least once a week.

Which Mazda? I'm telling you, that Mazda3 had such a nice engine and manual transmission! It was so likeable! You could rev it, punch it, throw it into corners and it just was a blast doing it! You don't get the feedback that the car is squeamish or nervous doing it. The only reason I sold it was to get the GTI (long time crush)!

Originally Posted by okroger

now lets cruise!

Yesssir! Is your car here???

Originally Posted by STooK

Really cool story, thanks for taking the time to write it! I agreed with everything except for the e9x M3 part but I guess I'm sort of biased.

I am thoroughly convinced that the DCT in an e90 M3 would make up for many of my complaints about the car. After test driving an f82 DCT and f82 6MT back to back, I am convinced that the these cars were built aorund the DCT. I was totally confused for a few days and almost ... almost went with the DCT. But in the end, my stubborn ways, lack of ample logic and restless foot syndrome, won!


Glad you like the f80, enjoy it in good health!

Thank you so much!

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Thanks for a great read!! Enjoyed every word. Having owned 18 BMWs I feel your "pain" My first BMW was also a 1977 e21, but it was a brand new 320i.

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Thanks again!!

Wow! Now THAT is how a brand new e21 should look! What a BEAUTY! I still love the design by the way. That whole era of BMW's still moves me.

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Okay. We've all made it this far in your thread. Now what I really want to know is... what is the significance of your username? lol

Lol! My family is from Egyptian descent, so it was just a silly name that pays homage to my ancestors sick culinary skills! Who doesn't like falafel anyway???? Man, I could go for some right now!

Quick, Northeast BMW M3 Falafel meet!

[caycep]

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

The real sad part? It wasn't even a Mazda SPEED 3! Just a plain jane Mazda3, with the 2.5l engine. And let me tell you, that 4 cylinder 2.5l was too much fun! TOO MUCH! And the sound it made (please, hold the laughter), reminded me of the metallic tin noise I got from the e46 330xi. I don't know what to say, because I know it sounds silly. But all the reviews were right. It was one hell of a fun car, and I would take that trip again, 10/10!

The new ones look like pretty amazing too, I am drinking the Kodo kool-aid