What BMW did you own did you least like?

DarKWing · 04-16-2009, 01:16 PM

Definitely hate my 1994 E36 318i, but maybe not as much as the 2001 X5 4.4i I used to own. The build quality in both was lacking, but the X5 gave me a ton of trouble (MAF, control arms, brake calipers, radiator, etc. etc.) before the CPO warranty was up. I traded it at 99K+ miles; did not want to be responsible for that beast off-warranty.

The 318i runs fine, but has many little issues like the pot-metal door pulls that break inside the door, cheap plastic everywhere, and more squeaks and rattles than you can shake a stick at. Plus it's kinda ugly...

The list:
1987 325e coupe (still own)
1994 318i sedan (still own)
2001 X5 4.4i (traded)
2003 325i sedan (traded)
2003 530i (traded)
2007 Z4 3.0si coupe (my baby)

gonzo · 04-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Spec 1 · 04-16-2009, 03:40 PM

Have only ever owned this one - 3 1/2 years now. Love the car, makes for a great DD that gets tracked a few times each season. Easily over $6,000 in extras on it now (more than I paid for the car) and can't stand to part with it.

Probably won't be owning another BMW for a few years honestly. I was really close to pulling the trigger on an '03 530i after I sold my Chrysler 300C, but opted not to. Next car will most likely be '09 Cadillac CTS.

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#23
DarKWing New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mineral, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1987 325e Coupe [0.00] 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe [7.40]	Definitely hate my 1994 E36 318i, but maybe not as much as the 2001 X5 4.4i I used to own. The build quality in both was lacking, but the X5 gave me a ton of trouble (MAF, control arms, brake calipers, radiator, etc. etc.) before the CPO warranty was up. I traded it at 99K+ miles; did not want to be responsible for that beast off-warranty. The 318i runs fine, but has many little issues like the pot-metal door pulls that break inside the door, cheap plastic everywhere, and more squeaks and rattles than you can shake a stick at. Plus it's kinda ugly... The list: 1987 325e coupe (still own) 1994 318i sedan (still own) 2001 X5 4.4i (traded) 2003 325i sedan (traded) 2003 530i (traded) 2007 Z4 3.0si coupe (my baby)
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04-16-2009, 01:29 PM	#24
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04-16-2009, 03:40 PM	#25
Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Have only ever owned this one - 3 1/2 years now. Love the car, makes for a great DD that gets tracked a few times each season. Easily over $6,000 in extras on it now (more than I paid for the car) and can't stand to part with it. Probably won't be owning another BMW for a few years honestly. I was really close to pulling the trigger on an '03 530i after I sold my Chrysler 300C, but opted not to. Next car will most likely be '09 Cadillac CTS. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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