Your Favorite Practical BMW?

bmwjunky · 04-09-2012, 11:15 AM

If you had a choice to buy any BMW (Being as practical as possible), which would you buy and why? Just trying to see what people like out there.

SaMaster14 · 04-09-2012, 11:23 AM

For practicality, probably a 528i.

It has the smallest engine, meaning it probably has the best gas mileage of any of the BMWs while also giving you a good amount of space. (more space than a 3 series, but less than an SUV or the 7 series while also being cheaper and giving better gas mileage than the other options).

Personally, I don't think I would ever get a 528i... not enough power for me. And if I were really crunched for gas money or wanted practicality I probably wouldn't be getting a BMW...

MrPig · 04-09-2012, 11:24 AM

Any BMW from around the world? Either a 535d Touring or 335d Touring. Exceptional mileage, power and torque all around, and lots of room it being a wagon.

MCoupeInsanity · 04-09-2012, 11:28 AM

E90 M3, or F10 M5.

bmwjunky · 04-09-2012, 11:36 AM

I was thinking more US based, and also what people would find the most practical and enjoyable to drive. That could be as practical as a sports car, or SUV depending on how practical it may be for the persons lifestyle.

I just didn't want someone to say the most expensive BMW, just because.

SaMaster14 · 04-09-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwjunky

I was thinking more US based, and also what people would find the most practical and enjoyable to drive. That could be as practical as a sports car, or SUV depending on how practical it may be for the persons lifestyle.

I just didn't want someone to say the most expensive BMW, just because.

Oh, then for me it would have to be an E93 M3.

I live in Los Angeles were convertibles are awesome. Plus, fitting people in the back isn't that bad. And considering my 'lifestyle' and age, the convertible would be practical, and the M3 is a beast!

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 04-09-2012, 11:43 AM

3 series sedan

MrPig · 04-09-2012, 11:46 AM

In that case an e91 328 or an F11 528 . I do far too much city driving so I don't need anything incredibly powerful (my fun weekend ride is my e30) and I'm a fan of the touring/hatch body style.

captainslow · 04-09-2012, 11:48 AM

760Li

roundle · 04-09-2012, 12:23 PM

1988 M5 or 1980-ish (E12) M535i. In my opinion, these cars represent the ultimate vintage of the ultimate driving machine...

kastegir · 04-09-2012, 12:30 PM

3-series sedan. Good balance of space, fuel efficiency and sport/style/luxury. I had 2 e46 sedans and they were great cars, and the models since then take it up a notch. The only reason I don't have a sedan now is that I don't really need to put adults in the back seat very often, so I opted for a 335xi coupe. I need all-season traction, so the xi model adds that as well.

az34 · 04-09-2012, 01:16 PM

a 3 serie touring diesel if possible.

DriftDreamzSS · 04-09-2012, 01:35 PM

loaded X5 35d

hks786 · 04-09-2012, 01:40 PM

535d. What more do you need in life. Fast, practical and decent on consumption.

Syndicategt · 04-09-2012, 02:14 PM

335xi - great power, 30+ mpg, xi when you need the added traction. You can daily drive it and the ride won't be so harsh, very smooth power curve, lots of torque down low in your normal driving power band, and when modded it can be a very capable track / quarter mile car. Now is any of this really practical? No, it's more versaitle than practical (swiss army knife of cars). Like others said, I wouldn't be buying a BMW for practical.

tamana · 04-09-2012, 02:22 PM

The only reason I don't have a sedan now is that I don't really need to put adults in the back seat very often, so I opted for a 335xi coupe.

Arben72 · 04-09-2012, 03:45 PM

335d if it's u.s. based. 320d if it is off shore. Nothing beats 40+ mpg and the reliability of a diesel.

robbiesidhu23 · 04-09-2012, 05:58 PM

m6 obvvvvvv

epbrown · 04-10-2012, 05:57 PM

My first BMW was a 2003 325i with sport package and 5-spd manual, and I thought the car perfectly exemplified what people love about BMW sedans - it was fun to drive, yet eminently practical; though I've since bought BMWs from the sportier side of the menu, I'd have another in a second.

Crimson92 · 04-10-2012, 06:15 PM

z4m

quattrosaint · 04-11-2012, 01:03 AM

2001 M coupe. I so want one!

Robin_NL · 04-11-2012, 06:00 AM

F30 335i (the one which I have right now) or a F30 335d (if) just because op the higher MPG vs my current F30, that's all.

Those are the most practical not too small/not too big BMW's with practicality(2 kids here) and still driving fun when needed.

A 5 series F10 is way too big and heavy.Been there done that.
And a 1M is fantastic but not very practical for a family with kids.

TBH I don't like SUVs from ANY brand. Except a LM002 Lambo LOL.
And I don't like stationwagons(only my last trip to the cemetery thank you), though the F11 stationwagon 5 series looks very cute. I prefer the saloon version.

EDIT: I forgot the new F10 M5. Supersexy and superfast. But too expensive(and heavy/big) overhere to begin with and the MPG would kill me I guess.----->RIP. F11 Touring in black please.

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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 5207 Rep 3,959 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.72] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [9.63]	For practicality, probably a 528i. It has the smallest engine, meaning it probably has the best gas mileage of any of the BMWs while also giving you a good amount of space. (more space than a 3 series, but less than an SUV or the 7 series while also being cheaper and giving better gas mileage than the other options). Personally, I don't think I would ever get a 528i... not enough power for me. And if I were really crunched for gas money or wanted practicality I probably wouldn't be getting a BMW... __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	Any BMW from around the world? Either a 535d Touring or 335d Touring. Exceptional mileage, power and torque all around, and lots of room it being a wagon. __________________
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bmwjunky Private First Class 5 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW 325XI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	I was thinking more US based, and also what people would find the most practical and enjoyable to drive. That could be as practical as a sports car, or SUV depending on how practical it may be for the persons lifestyle. I just didn't want someone to say the most expensive BMW, just because.
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	In that case an e91 328 or an F11 528 . I do far too much city driving so I don't need anything incredibly powerful (my fun weekend ride is my e30) and I'm a fan of the touring/hatch body style. __________________
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roundle EXPAT 67 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	1988 M5 or 1980-ish (E12) M535i. In my opinion, these cars represent the ultimate vintage of the ultimate driving machine...
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kastegir New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT iTrader: (0)	3-series sedan. Good balance of space, fuel efficiency and sport/style/luxury. I had 2 e46 sedans and they were great cars, and the models since then take it up a notch. The only reason I don't have a sedan now is that I don't really need to put adults in the back seat very often, so I opted for a 335xi coupe. I need all-season traction, so the xi model adds that as well.
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az34 Major 56 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	a 3 serie touring diesel if possible.
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DriftDreamzSS Captain 22 Rep 627 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oxnard, Ca / Lafayette, LA iTrader: (2)	loaded X5 35d __________________ _
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04-09-2012, 01:40 PM	#14
hks786 Major General 2282 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	535d. What more do you need in life. Fast, practical and decent on consumption. __________________
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	335xi - great power, 30+ mpg, xi when you need the added traction. You can daily drive it and the ride won't be so harsh, very smooth power curve, lots of torque down low in your normal driving power band, and when modded it can be a very capable track / quarter mile car. Now is any of this really practical? No, it's more versaitle than practical (swiss army knife of cars). Like others said, I wouldn't be buying a BMW for practical. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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tamana Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: nids Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: veren iTrader: (0)	The only reason I don't have a sedan now is that I don't really need to put adults in the back seat very often, so I opted for a 335xi coupe.
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Arben72 Banned 54 Rep 462 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	335d if it's u.s. based. 320d if it is off shore. Nothing beats 40+ mpg and the reliability of a diesel.
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robbiesidhu23 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	m6 obvvvvvv
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epbrown Colonel 63 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	My first BMW was a 2003 325i with sport package and 5-spd manual, and I thought the car perfectly exemplified what people love about BMW sedans - it was fun to drive, yet eminently practical; though I've since bought BMWs from the sportier side of the menu, I'd have another in a second.
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quattrosaint Lieutenant 29 Rep 553 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (5)	2001 M coupe. I so want one! __________________ [SIZE="2"]335 E92 Space Gray/Coral/Aluminum/6MT
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04-11-2012, 06:00 AM	#22
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8993 Rep 7,867 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	F30 335i (the one which I have right now) or a F30 335d (if) just because op the higher MPG vs my current F30, that's all. Those are the most practical not too small/not too big BMW's with practicality(2 kids here) and still driving fun when needed. A 5 series F10 is way too big and heavy.Been there done that. And a 1M is fantastic but not very practical for a family with kids. TBH I don't like SUVs from ANY brand. Except a LM002 Lambo LOL. And I don't like stationwagons(only my last trip to the cemetery thank you), though the F11 stationwagon 5 series looks very cute. I prefer the saloon version. EDIT: I forgot the new F10 M5. Supersexy and superfast. But too expensive(and heavy/big) overhere to begin with and the MPG would kill me I guess.----->RIP. F11 Touring in black please. Last edited by Robin_NL; 04-11-2012 at 06:14 AM..
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