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YOU DON'T NEED A MINIVAN!!!!! (archive)
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Posted by Aaron_W on September 04, 2001 at 23:30:22:

In Reply to: Thanks! (another car pic) posted by Jeff Warden on September 03, 2001 at 09:20:12:

If you only have one child you can get by with a 4 door car. I sold the e36 convertible and bought a Volvo 850 when our little bundle of joy arrived. It's been easy to get in and out of and I NEVER wish I would have purchased a van. You may have different needs that require you to get one, but I hope not. I have an 88 325is that holds a car seat nicely in the back too!! See, you can do it!!

Aaron

.....and I love the fact that you've kept it all original. I would have loved an e28 M5 myself but a tad bit out of my price range. Also, I needed something with lower maintenance requirements (i.e daily driver) hence my 535is.

Congratulations!

Mark


Hi Mark, and thanks for the compliments!

I agree with you about leaving the M5 stock. I think the BMW designers and engineers did a fine job with this car and I have nothing to improve on it. Well, there is that issue of the missing horsepower that the US government stole from us - I would like that back! Perhaps a minor engine upgrade is in my future.

Your choice of a 535is for a sporty, daily driving four door is an excellent one. My wife and I use the M5 a lot for commuting and daily driving. The car has been quite expensive to keep running properly. A 535is would have been a better choice for us, and certainly would be a more fun and smooth car to drive in the city than the M5.

Our other car is this creampuff 325I. It is much better suited for daily in-town driving. I love this car. It also is stock except for leather seats from a 325is, additional guages and an upgraded stereo (and of course the goofy looking bike rack). It is the best car I have ever owned. If anyone is interested, it'll be for sale sometime next month - I'm buying a....a.... minivan. There, I said it. I'M BUYING A MINIVAN. I hate minivans, but with a pregnant wife I think I'm going to need one, and quick. So the two door 325 has got to go.

When I pick up that minivan I'll instantly age 15 years! Wish BMW made one...

Cheers,

Jeff




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