Bimmer's (potential) Garage Shake-up Mega-Thread

Started by BimmerM3, November 11, 2018, 06:00:54 PM

CaminoRacer

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12,000 RPM

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 10:10:04 AM
No?

I'd get a Clarity before an Accord.
Why? Financially it's a wash, especially if you go with the 1.5T. That's even factoring in the federal rebate.
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BimmerM3

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on February 05, 2019, 10:25:11 AM
Why? Financially it's a wash, especially if you go with the 1.5T. That's even factoring in the federal rebate.

Because if I'm gonna get a 2WD mid-size sedan, I'd rather get the PHEV.

Because we have a whole thread about how the 1.5T leaks fuel into the oil.

Because CO has another $5k incentive on top of the federal incentive.

giant_mtb

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 08:54:38 AM
Not a Crosstrek. At least not in a straight line.

Perhaps true.  But a Crosstrek still feels tight and nimble compared to Taco, even in a straight line. :lol:

CaminoRacer

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 10:25:31 AM
Ew why would anyone want one of those?

You can get a V6 EX-L and it's basically a Crosstrek with some balls.
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BimmerM3

Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 05, 2019, 10:39:45 AM
You can get a V6 EX-L and it's basically a Crosstrek with some balls.

Except they have significantly less ground clearance, weigh literally 1000 lbs more, don't exist with under 60k miles, and are hideously ugly.

CaminoRacer

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 10:47:42 AM
Except they have significantly less ground clearance, weigh literally 1000 lbs more, don't exist with under 60k miles, and are hideously ugly.

Better clearance than a Clarity!

I don't disagree about the ugly. But again, compared to a Clarity...
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MrH

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 10:10:04 AM
No?

I'd get a Clarity before an Accord.

Why?  The Accord is a much better driving, better appointed car.  The gas mileage difference is really minor.
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BimmerM3

Literally the only reasons I've considered the Clarity and Volt is because I can get $12.5k back from tax incentives and I could do 100% of my local driving on electric-only. Realistically, if I were to get either of those cars, I'd keep the Explorer. Which means I probably won't get either of those cars.

If I downsize to one car, moderate off-road ability (i.e. not truck/4Runner/Wrangler territory but rougher than well-graded gravel roads) is pretty high on the priority list.

BimmerM3

Quote from: MrH on February 05, 2019, 11:01:06 AM
Why?  The Accord is a much better driving, better appointed car.  The gas mileage difference is really minor.

Not on all electric range. :huh:

It's cheaper with incentives. It produces fewer emissions.

I drive an 11 year old car and a 13 year old car. Cheapo econoboxes are better appointed than what I'm used to. Basically as long as it has Android Auto and radar cruise control, I don't care about anything else.

If I'm gonna spend upper 20s on a normal ICE sedan, I'd just get a WRX.


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BimmerM3

 :hmm:

There is a small airport nearby. I don't think there's one near my dad's place in the mountains though.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 05, 2019, 05:42:36 PM
:hmm:

There is a small airport nearby. I don't think there's one near my dad's place in the mountains though.

You don't need airports. You just need an open road, and some stealth technology.
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BimmerM3

#230
Current plan that will probably change by tomorrow:


  • Sell S2000
  • Wait until I'm more rich.
  • Either:

    • Sell Explorer and get either Rav4 Adventure or whatever faster version of the Outback exists
    • Keep Explorer and Go GreenTM with Clarity
    • Keep Explorer and Go FunTM with WRX

thewizard16

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 09, 2019, 11:54:16 AM
Current plan that will probably change by tomorrow:


  • Sell S2000
  • Wait until I'm more rich.
  • Either:

    • Sell Explorer and get either Rav4 Adventure or whatever faster version of the Outback exists
    • Keep Explorer and Go GreenTM with Clarity
    • Keep Explorer and Go FunTM with WRX
Alternate plan:

1. Keep S2000
2. Rob bank and get rich now
3. Buy Tesla for your green and fun itches and Subaru for your adventure itch
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Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27909.msg1787179#msg1787179 date=1349117110You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

BimmerM3

Quote from: thewizard16 on February 09, 2019, 12:29:03 PM
Alternate plan:

1. Keep S2000
2. Rob bank and get rich now
3. Buy Tesla for your green and fun itches and Subaru for your adventure itch


Well if bank robbery is on the table, I'd probably just go ahead and get a Rivian.

thewizard16

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 09, 2019, 12:57:22 PM
Well if bank robbery is on the table, I'd probably just go ahead and get a Rivian.
Well there you go then. Just make sure not to leave any witnesses behind.
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Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27909.msg1787179#msg1787179 date=1349117110You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

BimmerM3

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 09, 2019, 11:54:16 AM
Current plan that will probably change by tomorrow:


  • Sell S2000
  • Wait until I'm more rich.
  • Either:

    • Sell Explorer and get either Rav4 Adventure or whatever faster version of the Outback exists
    • Keep Explorer and Go GreenTM with Clarity
    • Keep Explorer and Go FunTM with WRX

Well, it's been over a week and this is still makes the most sense for now. I guess I should start getting the S2000 prepped to hit the market. :cry:

BimmerM3

I should keep Explorer and get a Civic Si. Snow tires + LSD will be good enough for most of winter. Cheaper and way more fuel efficient than WRX. I am kinda Honda fanboy. They even brought the volume knob back for 2019!

Now I just gotta do steps 1 and 2.

Rich

Do you take the Explorer places that a WRX can't go?  Or put things in it that wouldn't fit in a WRX hatch?
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BimmerM3

Quote from: Rich on March 21, 2019, 11:12:35 PM
Do you take the Explorer places that a WRX can't go?

Yes. Forest service roads and whatnot. Something with decent clearance (at minimum, a taller CUV ala Outback) is definitely priority over anything sporty. There's still a small chance I'll just say fuck it to sporty cars altogether and get a 4Runner.

I wish they'd just make a Crosstrek XT or bring back the Forester XT but I don't see it happening.

BimmerM3

I also don't strictly need the space of the Explorer, but it does come in handy. Moving stuff, plenty of room for a full load of friends, I can sleep in the back to camp, etc.

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Crosstrek PHEV out of budget? Can't remember if we discussed
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