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

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

You were right. I had to close my eyes when you went from the E92 M3 to a Mazda MS3...

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!

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty

AMAZING story & congratulations!!!

Wish I had kept pics of all the Bimmers I've gone through over the years.

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Originally Posted by Doctor///M

Holy $h!+ man! that's quite the story and a long list of cars to have gone through. Automakers must love guys like you

How the heck do you convince yourself to buy a Mazda 3 after owning an E92 M3???

Either way, it's the journey that makes the experience and we all have our own. A refreshing thread indeed.

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Originally Posted by Igor@ONEighty

Haha that was awesome dude, great commentary, loved every bit of it ! I think it's so great to keep a journal of any automotive enthusiasts journey, the pleasure of being able to look back at the photos and re-read your experience from years back is so warmingly satisfying.

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Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Wow..... Awesome Read.

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Originally Posted by m3rxn

nice read and congrats!

Guys, thank you so much for the support! I can't believe you made it this far in the thread and cared so much as to reply with these nice words! You guys are awesome! Much appreciated!!!

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

love the thread buddy, and congrats again on the car. I feel like I know your whole life story now

If it feels like you know my whole life story, its because you probably do! This is it! This is all I got to show for my years of hard work right here, in these few posts man! My pride and joy! My trophies!!!

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dawei213

I've only started following this board again about a month ago due to my new interest in the F80 M3...i've seen a few of your posts. And this whole time I thought you already owned the car! Good read and congrats again.

Guessing we may see a new posting for the F80 M3 LCI within a few months too?

Thanks man! I have had it for about a month now, so that sounds about right. But you probably were confused with my constant whining and barrage of huffy puffy posts and entitled attitude, due to my car being held up in the frozen hell tundra, otherwise know as the PORT OF HALIFAX!

FOUR DAYS ... unbelievable!!! Those Canadians must have some nerves man, I'm telling you.

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m3freak86

I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed your write up and upgrades (and downgrades) in your automotive "career". Funny how I found myself nodding to much of your words feeling the same way as I am making my way to ordering my own brand new m3. Looking forward to hearing more and your journey through f80 m3 ownership.

Thank you sir! I appreciate your sincere words and am glad someone out there can relate! Sometimes it feels like I'm writing these posts, bottling them up and throwing them into the cold and dark abyss of the internet! Other times, I'm afraid some smart ass will just make fun of them. But you know ... along comes a great posts like yours and encourages me to post a few more updates!!! Thank you!

Later this week, I hope!

dim635csi · 04-22-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Thanks man! I have had it for about a month now, so that sounds about right. But you probably were confused with my constant whining and barrage of huffy puffy posts and entitled attitude, due to my car being held up in the frozen hell tundra, otherwise know as the PORT OF HALIFAX!

FOUR DAYS ... unbelievable!!! Those Canadians must have some nerves man, I'm telling you.

Falafel Combo · 04-22-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dim635csi

dim635csi I thought we'd agreed to never, ever ... talk about this again. You're evil dude. Evil!

dim635csi · 04-22-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

dim635csi I thought we'd agreed to never, ever ... talk about this again. You're evil dude. Evil!

"Blame Canada..."

Lynchmob6 · 04-22-2015, 05:19 PM

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

LAnderson23 · 04-22-2015, 06:23 PM

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

Ghetto2315 · 04-22-2015, 06:27 PM

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

AM4ZING · 04-22-2015, 06:41 PM

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

SakhirM4 · 04-22-2015, 07:07 PM

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!!

HOUSE Motorsports · 04-22-2015, 07:22 PM

Getting to the end of this thread (so far) is like reaching the end of an episode of Game of Thrones...you just don't want it to end!!!

This has been one of the most entertaining threads around! I love the pure and honest reflection on each of the cars and your ownership experience. Far too often people put the blinders on and can't see past the emblem on their hood

Somehow, I feel like you were destined to post this...I mean what other reason did you have to snap pictures of the Altima and Camry?! Loved em by the way!

Thanks again for sharing, really a great read!

MrCsquared · 04-22-2015, 07:25 PM

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.

okroger · 04-22-2015, 08:23 PM

now lets cruise!

dim635csi · 04-22-2015, 10:40 PM

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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

Falafel Combo - we are all curious to know that !

In a mean time, my first BMW, I'm 4th owner...

STooK · 04-22-2015, 11:19 PM

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.

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

Falafel Combo · 04-23-2015, 04:23 AM

I also spotted this beauty when I went in to take a peek at my M3, being unloaded off the truck. What a nice surprise!

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Art__Vandelay · 04-23-2015, 06:09 AM

Nice read.

AY looking good on the M3.

Vectors2final · 04-23-2015, 06:44 AM

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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

It's food... There are a few different versions of it, but I'm not sure which one he's referring to. I've never had it, but it sounds like he likes it enough to incorporate it into his handle.

I read it, just killed a bit of time.

Looking forward to more.

Doctor///M · 04-23-2015, 09:18 AM

More dammit, more!!!

It's like you're narrating the feelings I had when I took delivery.

Don't forget to emphasize and re-emphasize the remorse you have for choosing AY, such a horrible color

04-22-2015, 05:19 PM	#53
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LAnderson23 Captain 126 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Awesome story too, fascinating to see your car history.
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Ghetto2315 Colonel 831 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: 16' BMW i8 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The REAL Jersey Shore iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW M3 E46 CON ... [9.50] 2016 BMW i8 [10.00] 2003 JEEP GRAND CHE ... [0.00] 2000 540i SPORT E39 [10.00] 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA ... [0.00]	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
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AM4ZING Colonel 1205 Rep 2,105 Posts Drives: M4 MW/SO 6MT, E46 M3 AW/IR 6MT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Bro you've gone through more cars than some do women... __________________ MILA \| E46 BMW M3 \| AW/IR \| 6MT \| KW V3 \| CSL \| Vorsteiner \| EMILY \| F82 BMW M4 \| MW/SO \| 6MT \| M Carbon Ceramic Brakes \| M Performance Exhaust \|
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SakhirM4 Major General 10783 Rep 8,852 Posts Drives: '15 SO M4/'20 Z4 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [8.76]	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. Thanks again!! __________________ Tejas Chapter, BMW CCA, mem #23915, President 27 years, www.tejaschapter.org
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HOUSE Motorsports 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Getting to the end of this thread (so far) is like reaching the end of an episode of Game of Thrones...you just don't want it to end!!! This has been one of the most entertaining threads around! I love the pure and honest reflection on each of the cars and your ownership experience. Far too often people put the blinders on and can't see past the emblem on their hood Somehow, I feel like you were destined to post this...I mean what other reason did you have to snap pictures of the Altima and Camry?! Loved em by the way! Thanks again for sharing, really a great read!
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MrCsquared Lieutenant 79 Rep 401 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	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.
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	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. Glad you like the f80, enjoy it in good health! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	I also spotted this beauty when I went in to take a peek at my M3, being unloaded off the truck. What a nice surprise! . Attached Images
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