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Not new, they don't. Base price is $40K. By the time you option it decently, you're at $45K.
Prior to getting a WRX STi recently, my plan was to get a 135i or a 1M Coupe ($50K) in a couple years, but BMWs keep going up and up in price, so I decided to be more economical. In 4-5 years I may rethink my car again.
Yeah I messed up there. I thought since the 128i starts at around $31k the price difference would be in the $5k mark.
This is true, they've started to get a little out of hand. $40k and you still have to drop $1,500 to get leather seats, and more money to get heated seats, premium sound, etc.
$50k by the time you're done, which simply isn't worth it IMO.
Yeah, the 135i hits $35K and goes well past that quickly once you start optioning it.
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I wish I could miss the days of delete options.... AC? No thanks...Stereo? nope, rear seats? no....etc...
It wouldn't likely save you any money, because turning standard features into options just makes manufacturing that much more expensive.
rezenclowd3
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^^Not necessarily for saving money, just weight savings, unless of course I was willing to buy the factory customer race cars that just need to be built up..... I believe the Z4 was offered like that?
As a follow up...
Having put around 800 dry-weather miles on the Blizzaks, a marked improvement is noticeable. It seems wet weather traction is also improved over standard all-season tires, and from a standing stop, less slippage in the rear. The road noise, which wasn't bad to start, has decreased, and 75MPH on the interstate feels fine. Overall, very happy with 'em so far.
Still waiting on some snow... I'll go find a nice open parking lot to really test their abilities.
As a follow up...
Having put around 800 dry-weather miles on the Blizzaks, a marked improvement is noticeable. It seems wet weather traction is also improved over standard all-season tires, and from a standing stop, less slippage in the rear. The road noise, which wasn't bad to start, has decreased, and 75MPH on the interstate feels fine. Overall, very happy with 'em so far.
Still waiting on some snow... I'll go find a nice open parking lot to really test their abilities.
I installed Blizzak LM60 tires on my WRX STi two days ago. Snow? Bring it on!!!!
rezenclowd3
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Get vids of 2 STIs tandem drifting through the snow with you and your wife's car ;-)
And yes, the M3GTS.... how so very damn awesome.
However, what is this thing called snow? Why would you not want to run Extreme summer performance tires??? Side note: I was reading on Autoblog about ice-racing/autoxing. Oh hot diggity damn that would be amazingly fun!!! Don't know where/if we even have that in Cali, but I am not going to buy some ice-racing tires for just 1 event unless it's decently close.
And yes, the M3GTS.... how so very damn awesome.
However, what is this thing called snow? Why would you not want to run Extreme summer performance tires???
Side note: I was reading on Autoblog about ice-racing/autoxing. Oh hot diggity damn that would be amazingly fun!!! Don't know where/if we even have that in Cali, but I am not going to buy some ice-racing tires for just 1 event unless it's decently close.
Well, yes it is... But hey, it's worth the money…
Just another pic of my ride, shot with a better cam...
That thing should be pretty unstoppable, between the AWD and Blizzaks! Eager to hear of your snow-ventures.
One of the reasons we got a STi for my wife is that she works in a hospital and absolutely has to be there, and on time, come hell or high water. We wanted a car that will do the job. I hate trucks and SUVs so those weren't a consideration.That thing should be pretty unstoppable, between the AWD and Blizzaks! Eager to hear of your snow-ventures.
I drive the silver Acura TL. 2005 with 106K miles. Just had the timing belt, spark plugs, water pump, and many other little things replaced per manufacturer's recommended service at 105K miles. Its never been running smoother- seems like Honda engines just get better with age.
Dad drives the 2006 Z06 and the 2007 GL450. Sister drives the 2009 C350. The Z06 was the 483rd off the production line for that year.
Dad drives the 2006 Z06 and the 2007 GL450. Sister drives the 2009 C350. The Z06 was the 483rd off the production line for that year.
I love the TL's probably one of my favorite cars out there. That includes the current version and the last model like yours. To me it's one of the nicest riding cars out there and just a great design.
I love Honda/Acura.
I love Honda/Acura.
I drive the silver Acura TL. 2005 with 106K miles. Just had the timing belt, spark plugs, water pump, and many other little things replaced per manufacturer's recommended service at 105K miles. Its never been running smoother- seems like Honda engines just get better with age.
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Dad drives the 2006 Z06 and the 2007 GL450. Sister drives the 2009 C350. The Z06 was the 483rd off the production line for that year.
Some pictures I snapped today of my 240sx.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523034119/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523029247/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523025769/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523034119/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523029247/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47421938@N02/6523025769/http://www.flickr.com/people/47421938@N02/
Can't wait to get out of the sandbox and back to my 08 Titan.
There are alot of cars here, any truck love?
There are alot of cars here, any truck love?
Yeah, you can buy a bloated fat pig of a 3-series for that price.
I test drove a 135i with 7-speed DCT last weekend and that thing was a BLAST.
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