My first BMW - What's yours?

pochetemix · 05-18-2013, 01:21 PM

My first BMW (and I hope not the last) is a 320i e46. It's also my first car.

gstyle704 · 05-18-2013, 08:35 PM

Mine was a 96 328ic still have it as a parts car. Had a lot of great times in it we use to pile people in that little thing and roll around with the top down but I love my e93 M3 now it only took me about 15 yrs to get one!!!

norsairius · 05-19-2013, 12:40 AM

My first time driving a BMW was a friend's 2005 (I think) Z4 2.5i. I never spent too much time with it nor did I ever push it that hard, but the smoothness was definitely noticeable. This was back when the car was pretty much brand new.

My first BMW that I can call mine is my current car (pictured in my signature), a 2009 BMW 328i xDrive. This car has me so sold on the refined driving experience that a BMW can provide, but as many others have said, the F30 lacks in a few key areas that actually has me concerned going forward as far as the overall driving experiences goes. The steering feel, the NA inline 6, the balance, all excellent. I'll be upset to see that NA inline 6 go years later.

I'm not sure if I can see myself driving anything else besides a BMW ever again. Here's hoping some of the common gripes about the F30 are "fixed" in future iterations, or else I might consider something else (otherwise future cars would be BMWs by default). It'd be a real shame to be sold on the brand and then leave after having had the opportunity to own just one car from BMW.

miko_10 · 05-19-2013, 10:06 AM

My first bmw is a 2001 330i. I still have it.

JLed79 · 05-21-2013, 10:44 PM

My first is my current. 08 X5 4.8i sport. It's being replaced by an E90 M3 within the next couple of weeks.

LSPowered · 05-21-2013, 10:55 PM

My 1st was a 2007 E90 335xi. Great daily driver. I am sure I will buy another BMW one day.

kbass · 05-22-2013, 12:57 AM

My 1st car! BMW X1. I'm 40 years old and buying my 1st car because I am moving out of New York City. Never needed a car till now. Glad I got this great car.

Amini77 · 05-22-2013, 01:20 AM

Your first bimmer was beautiful. Mine is my first car: e90 330xi. First BMW my family owned was a 325ci (father's mid life crisis car lol) I guess he wanted one because he used to have a BMW 2002. After the 325ci I convinced my dad to get a E70 X5 3.0si. We sold our Ford then got our 330xi. Now we're in the process of selling the X5 and getting a m-sport E39 540i 6spd.

34.50 · 05-22-2013, 09:01 AM

Just bought a brand new 2013 BMW 335xi - my first BMW.

notyetguilty · 05-23-2013, 11:43 AM

My first was an e46 and here is what she looked like by the time I finished with her.

jondaman · 05-23-2013, 03:16 PM

My first is a 2000 E46 323Ci in blue metallic paint loaded with options. I loved that car.
The best part, my friend sold it to when it was 6 years old for $4000, I drove it for another 3 years and sold it for $6000

JLed79 · 05-23-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by notyetguilty

My first was an e46 and here is what she looked like by the time I finished with her.

Gorgeous E46!

mlambert890 · 05-23-2013, 05:27 PM

Love this thread... Great stories, great pics and nice to see some classics (and some other old guys! Lol)

My first was an 01 330xi bought new. Loved that car

car_fan · 05-23-2013, 10:58 PM

1994 325i (e36) bought new in 1994. I have had 11 BMW's since then, including the 2 I currently own. Extended BMW family includes 2 MINI's and then there's the BMW cruise bike, and the BMW micro racer for Jr., and, and....

335icab · 05-24-2013, 10:33 AM

2007 E93, love the car but don't love all the trips to the shop

Dalecan · 05-24-2013, 11:17 AM

My first was a 2000 ZMCoupe (s 50, when I lied in London). My second was a 2008 Z4 MCoupe, which I got when I emigrated to Seattle. I consider myself very fortunate.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-24-2013, 11:55 AM

My first BMW was a 1994 525i. I loved it but she was an electrical nightmare haha.

1astigM3 · 05-27-2013, 04:22 AM

my first bmw was a 1992 E36 325 coupe. I saved up all my money and bought it cash. I'll never forget that car...thats why I will always have a soft spot for the E36 models.

Shep1 · 05-28-2013, 10:00 PM

My first BMW was a 1995 325i that I bought new. It was the second car I had and was a real step up from my Pontiac that I had before. Because of that it made more of an impression on me than any other car I have owned since. It was such an incredible feeling driving that car after the old Pontiac!

My current cars are a 2013 335i msport and a 2008 135i msport convertible. While I like driving them, I still remember the feeling of driving my first BMW.

chanhonam · 05-28-2013, 10:52 PM

My first Bmw was 330i, love it, and very smooth ride.
Hmm missed it now

AppStoreMoney · 06-02-2013, 01:45 AM

My first BMW was a 2013 328i, and I still have it.

m3monkey · 06-02-2013, 02:21 AM

my first was a 2004 e46 m3 vert.

then upgraded to a 2010 e92 m3.

05-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#45
pochetemix Private 42 Rep 82 Posts Drives: BMW 125i F20 and Cayenne V6. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	My first BMW (and I hope not the last) is a 320i e46. It's also my first car.
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05-18-2013, 08:35 PM	#46
gstyle704 Private 11 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 08 e93 M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	Mine was a 96 328ic still have it as a parts car. Had a lot of great times in it we use to pile people in that little thing and roll around with the top down but I love my e93 M3 now it only took me about 15 yrs to get one!!!
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05-19-2013, 12:40 AM	#47
norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	My first time driving a BMW was a friend's 2005 (I think) Z4 2.5i. I never spent too much time with it nor did I ever push it that hard, but the smoothness was definitely noticeable. This was back when the car was pretty much brand new. My first BMW that I can call mine is my current car (pictured in my signature), a 2009 BMW 328i xDrive. This car has me so sold on the refined driving experience that a BMW can provide, but as many others have said, the F30 lacks in a few key areas that actually has me concerned going forward as far as the overall driving experiences goes. The steering feel, the NA inline 6, the balance, all excellent. I'll be upset to see that NA inline 6 go years later. I'm not sure if I can see myself driving anything else besides a BMW ever again. Here's hoping some of the common gripes about the F30 are "fixed" in future iterations, or else I might consider something else (otherwise future cars would be BMWs by default). It'd be a real shame to be sold on the brand and then leave after having had the opportunity to own just one car from BMW. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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05-19-2013, 10:06 AM	#48
miko_10 Private 0 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2001 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MID Atlantic iTrader: (0)	My first bmw is a 2001 330i. I still have it.
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05-21-2013, 10:44 PM	#49
JLed79 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	My first is my current. 08 X5 4.8i sport. It's being replaced by an E90 M3 within the next couple of weeks.
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05-21-2013, 10:55 PM	#50
LSPowered Banned 28 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2006 MAZDASPEED6 GT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (6)	My 1st was a 2007 E90 335xi. Great daily driver. I am sure I will buy another BMW one day.
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05-22-2013, 12:57 AM	#51
kbass New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	My 1st car! BMW X1. I'm 40 years old and buying my 1st car because I am moving out of New York City. Never needed a car till now. Glad I got this great car.
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05-22-2013, 01:20 AM	#52
Amini77 Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	Your first bimmer was beautiful. Mine is my first car: e90 330xi. First BMW my family owned was a 325ci (father's mid life crisis car lol) I guess he wanted one because he used to have a BMW 2002. After the 325ci I convinced my dad to get a E70 X5 3.0si. We sold our Ford then got our 330xi. Now we're in the process of selling the X5 and getting a m-sport E39 540i 6spd. Last edited by Amini77; 05-22-2013 at 01:28 AM..
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05-22-2013, 09:01 AM	#53
34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Just bought a brand new 2013 BMW 335xi - my first BMW. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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05-23-2013, 11:43 AM	#54
notyetguilty Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, UK iTrader: (5)	My first was an e46 and here is what she looked like by the time I finished with her. Attached Images
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05-23-2013, 03:16 PM	#55
jondaman First Lieutenant 159 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona, USA iTrader: (0)	My first is a 2000 E46 323Ci in blue metallic paint loaded with options. I loved that car. The best part, my friend sold it to when it was 6 years old for $4000, I drove it for another 3 years and sold it for $6000 __________________ Past: E46 Metallic Blue Coupe 323i GONE: E86 Jet Black Z4 Convertible GONE: E92 Crimson Red 335i, F30 Liquid Blue Matallic 328i Current Garage Queen: Mineral White F83 M4
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05-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#57
mlambert890 Private First Class 6 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Love this thread... Great stories, great pics and nice to see some classics (and some other old guys! Lol) My first was an 01 330xi bought new. Loved that car Attached Images
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05-23-2013, 10:58 PM	#58
car_fan Major 497 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2024 F98 X4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoFla/ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3M [7.50] 2024 BMW X4M (F98) [10.00]	1994 325i (e36) bought new in 1994. I have had 11 BMW's since then, including the 2 I currently own. Extended BMW family includes 2 MINI's and then there's the BMW cruise bike, and the BMW micro racer for Jr., and, and.... __________________ 2011 MINI CooperS BRGII/Lounge Green/Sport/Prem/Connect/Black Xenon/Black Conical Spokes/ACS springs/ACS exhaust/Alta Shorty/Yokohama Advan Sport A/S 2012 M3 AW/FR NDH2/2MK/ZPP/ZCP/ZCW/752/6NR/OEM CF splitters/OEM CF Mirror caps (retired) 2012 X3 35i Titanium Silver/Black ZAP/ZPP/TECH/APPS/Breyton GTS (retired) 2018 X3 M40i BSM/Oyster/ZPP/ZPX/HK/S6CPA/718M(retired) Last edited by car_fan; 05-23-2013 at 11:05 PM..
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05-24-2013, 10:33 AM	#59
335icab New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	2007 E93, love the car but don't love all the trips to the shop
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05-24-2013, 11:17 AM	#60
Dalecan Lieutenant 107 Rep 454 Posts Drives: Aston V8VS, F85 X5M, TVR, 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: WA state iTrader: (3)	My first was a 2000 ZMCoupe (s 50, when I lied in London). My second was a 2008 Z4 MCoupe, which I got when I emigrated to Seattle. I consider myself very fortunate.
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05-24-2013, 11:55 AM	#61
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05-27-2013, 04:22 AM	#62
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05-28-2013, 10:00 PM	#63
Shep1 Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 335i msport;135i m convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kitchener, Ontario iTrader: (0)	My first BMW was a 1995 325i that I bought new. It was the second car I had and was a real step up from my Pontiac that I had before. Because of that it made more of an impression on me than any other car I have owned since. It was such an incredible feeling driving that car after the old Pontiac! My current cars are a 2013 335i msport and a 2008 135i msport convertible. While I like driving them, I still remember the feeling of driving my first BMW.
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05-28-2013, 10:52 PM	#64
chanhonam Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	My first Bmw was 330i, love it, and very smooth ride. Hmm missed it now
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06-02-2013, 01:45 AM	#65
AppStoreMoney Private First Class 9 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	My first BMW was a 2013 328i, and I still have it.
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06-02-2013, 02:21 AM	#66
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