Re: YOU DON'T NEED A MINIVAN!!!!! (archive)

We wanted a minivan when the first child arrived but we hemmed and hawed until it seemed like we were getting along with a four door and a 3 door hatchback.

When the second child arrived we took the plunge, got the Honda and we love it.

The M5 is more for fun than anything else. It will go into the rotation as a daily driver but will probably receive some extra pampering.

Bottom line: The right minivan is not a bad addition to a household.

eric

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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