What BMW car would you recommend for a DD? - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Sean05 · 08-02-2011, 10:11 AM

wow THIS thread is funny... people recommending high end cars...

OP: if you want DD car? and want a BMW.. just get the base 3 series. Practical

i dont see how a 5 or 7 series can be daily... if you want to show off then get the 5 6 or even 7....

get whatever you can afford

shoot i daily my M3, and when the weekend comes i use my wife car which is a Honda FIT.... :LOL:

AngelinIsRich08 · 08-02-2011, 10:20 AM

BMW 1 or 3 series. Also the X5.

///V\3Dude · 08-02-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

the 335D is an awesome car. Might be exactly what your looking for

This here! Plus gas mileage is amazing if you drive it like a DD

FJS · 08-02-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Because you did not mention anything related to excitement, driving dynamics or performance then any Toyota/Lexus will do for you.

Sorry for the delayed response but, working; you are right, maybe a Japanese or Korean car would suffice for a DD

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

Why dont you DD your m3?

Because it's for the weekend pleasure, a me only car

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Originally Posted by melimel

screw gas.. lifes too short, get a damm M3.. your obviously liking them. That will make your daily drive more fun, more aware and alert for sure.. gas is gas and if you have a little bit of money id go for it.. forget practicality, lifes passing you by! lol..

See above and love your spirit

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Originally Posted by Sean05

wow THIS thread is funny... people recommending high end cars...

OP: if you want DD car? and want a BMW.. just get the base 3 series. Practical

i dont see how a 5 or 7 series can be daily... if you want to show off then get the 5 6 or even 7....

get whatever you can afford

shoot i daily my M3, and when the weekend comes i use my wife car which is a Honda FIT.... :LOL:

LMAO

, just too funny and so true. It's not what I can afford but what I can DD and not give a crap if somebody steals the hood ornament or scratches the car whereas I would on an M very much. That was my whole idea of this thread but it has turned out a little entertaining, great, something different. I'm currently DD a P/U and just plain got tired of the size (loved the idea of running over any arse that deserved it though) but parking lots and spaces are a pain and as age advances, we tend to look for comfort in a way (not a gramps by any means but middle age).

A 4 dr. would make it nice for space when needed as in the other way wishing you had it when you needed it (throw your crap in the back seat kind of thing although I'm usually not a slob). I think that the 328i is a very good option or just maybe a Kia Forte 2.4l SX

That is something you can abuse, comfortable enough and really don't care about giving it to the Valet Parking little resent full prick (sorry but tell me who has not had it happen?). It's not about the money but practicality of day in and day out or those places you just wish you hadn't gone in your M.

MHO

Cheers

mkoesel · 08-02-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FJS

or just maybe a Kia Forte 2.4l SX

That is something you can abuse, comfortable enough and really don't care about giving it to the Valet Parking little resent full prick (sorry but tell me who has not had it happen?). It's not about the money but practicality of day in and day out or those places you just wish you hadn't gone in your M.

Agree. If OP insists his M3 not be daily driven, then something like this is the most logical, IMHO. It makes no sense to me to get a 328i when you can get something with almost the same performance for so much less. I might even go with something smaller like a Kia Rio or whatever other equivalent is out there (Yaris, Fit, Sonic, Fiesta, Versa, etc.).

FJS · 08-02-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Agree. If OP insists his M3 not be daily driven, then something like this is the most logical, IMHO. It makes no sense to me to get a 328i when you can get something with almost the same performance for so much less. I might even go with something smaller like a Kia Rio or whatever other equivalent is out there (Yaris, Fit, Sonic, Fiesta, Versa, etc.).

Yeah but a little overboard with the boxes (Yaris, Fit, etc...) I'm not a small guy and those are way too small and don't have the amenities of the Kia I mentioned, no need to sacrafice comfort IMHO.

BlackLight · 08-02-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

E92 M3 DCT

Red Bread · 08-02-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FJS

Yeah but a little overboard with the boxes (Yaris, Fit, etc...) I'm not a small guy and those are way too small and don't have the amenities of the Kia I mentioned, no need to sacrafice comfort IMHO.

I'm 6'2" and fit better in a Fit (dammit) than the Kia. Plus the Fit will hold (wanted to say fit again) a lot more inside for runs to the store. It does look like hell though.

mkoesel · 08-02-2011, 01:14 PM

Not sure about the amenities on the Japanese or Korean sub-compacts, but I think you can just about everything in a Fiesta, including Nav, leather, etc. Also, like the guy says above, they actually have pretty good interior space.

Also, there's always a Mini like mentioned earlier, but that's probably a lot more money (you do get better performance than the others though).

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Originally Posted by FJS

Yeah but a little overboard with the boxes (Yaris, Fit, etc...) I'm not a small guy and those are way too small and don't have the amenities of the Kia I mentioned, no need to sacrafice comfort IMHO.

bimmerman14 · 08-02-2011, 01:39 PM

135i

lord.vater · 08-02-2011, 06:39 PM

Depends on how much you can afford. One might want a large car that they can cary a lot, very comfortable, luxurious, top-of-the-line equipment, and that can accelerate quick, at this point you don't really care about fuel economy. 550, m5 even, 750, X5, X5m

Pure economy would say 128i 6mt. blehh

The problem with the 335d is:
-price would have to be near the 328 for you to make any savings from fuel eco.
-you can not drive heavy and expect to get above 26 in the city
-31 city is complete economical, almost granny driving. Unless you reset the mpg calc not long prior to seeing/taking a picture of it
-lack of 6mt for some who don't stop exercising

Trojan4evr · 08-02-2011, 07:07 PM

Get yourself a used S2000 and have fun everyday. It's small too.

E-lee · 08-04-2011, 03:11 PM

I vote for the 328. I had one for a loaner when I dropped off my e93 for service and I loved it! The acceleration was great for daily driving, the ride was comfortable and smooth, and it had good gas mileage.

ken1137 · 08-04-2011, 07:01 PM

I would say the 328i, but if you want a Japanese car the Acura TSX is perfect for city driving.

epbrown · 08-04-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FJS

Because it's for the weekend pleasure, a me only car

No it's not. If that's what you're doing with it, you're doing it wrong. The whole idea behind the M3 is that it's a daily-drivable performance car; you put up with the compromises in exchange for it's practical capabilities.

If you're looking for something that's for weekends-only pleasure-driving, BMW makes the Z-series and there's this other German car maker in Stuttgart that you might have heard of, rumored to make a fairly decent sports car themselves.

swaite · 08-04-2011, 11:37 PM

E36 M3. One of the best built, well balanced cars ever. I don't know why everbody is throwing out new cars.

Swashplate · 08-04-2011, 11:40 PM

2007 M Coupe

Just dont carry more than one and bring carry on. Never had a space issue.....I guess just looking at it answers the question.

Davin · 08-05-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Krozi

E90 328i.

First thing i thought as well

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Originally Posted by I Wanna go Fast!

535

Smooth, comfortable, enough power.

Second thing i thought

Best one is in my opinion is a E90 M3 DCT!!

Rogue916 · 08-10-2011, 09:26 PM

Mini Cooper S

sloshy · 08-10-2011, 10:42 PM

Have you looked into an accord, maxima, or altima, they make great DD-- good MPGs and service is cheap $30-40 oil changes and dont really do anything major till 30k if you really need AWD/4WD look in to Subarus (wrx).... is sad to say some hyundai and kia are becoming eye catchers on the road for me Im not sure what they're but they look good lol..

but 328i would be your best pick since you want stay with bmw

Bastet · 08-12-2011, 09:39 AM

E92 - M3, coupé -the best car ever ! And, yes, it is perfect for everyday driving, grocery shopping, little week-end trips and transporting 2 persons (if not too 'wide' because getting in and out from the back may be difficult

) on the back seat.

BruceFerjulian · 08-12-2011, 09:41 PM

A. 5 series price, 7 series comfort
B. Plenty of cargo space when needed.
C. Close to 30mpg highway.

08-02-2011, 10:11 AM	#45
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,973 iTrader: (9)	wow THIS thread is funny... people recommending high end cars... OP: if you want DD car? and want a BMW.. just get the base 3 series. Practical i dont see how a 5 or 7 series can be daily... if you want to show off then get the 5 6 or even 7.... get whatever you can afford shoot i daily my M3, and when the weekend comes i use my wife car which is a Honda FIT.... :LOL: __________________

08-02-2011, 07:07 PM	#56
Trojan4evr BMW Collector Drives: '07 E90 335i/ '11 E82 DCT 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,586 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [0.50] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [2.75]	Get yourself a used S2000 and have fun everyday. It's small too. __________________ 1. 2011 E82 135i DCT M-tec 2. 2007 E90 335i JB Step(Gone but not forgotten---> grad school fund)

08-04-2011, 11:37 PM	#60
swaite High School Dropout Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	E36 M3. One of the best built, well balanced cars ever. I don't know why everbody is throwing out new cars. __________________

08-04-2011, 11:40 PM	#61
Swashplate Major Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00] 1968 Ford Mustang [0.00]	2007 M Coupe Just dont carry more than one and bring carry on. Never had a space issue.....I guess just looking at it answers the question. __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!

08-10-2011, 09:26 PM	#63
Rogue916 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 BMW 335is DCT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Mini Cooper S __________________ 2011 335is DCT

08-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#46
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	BMW 1 or 3 series. Also the X5.

08-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#54
bimmerman14 bmw doctor Drives: 2003.5 m3, 11 328xdrive Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: staten island ny Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	135i

08-02-2011, 06:39 PM	#55
lord.vater Enlisted Member Drives: Bavarian tech Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Depends on how much you can afford. One might want a large car that they can cary a lot, very comfortable, luxurious, top-of-the-line equipment, and that can accelerate quick, at this point you don't really care about fuel economy. 550, m5 even, 750, X5, X5m Pure economy would say 128i 6mt. blehh The problem with the 335d is: -price would have to be near the 328 for you to make any savings from fuel eco. -you can not drive heavy and expect to get above 26 in the city -31 city is complete economical, almost granny driving. Unless you reset the mpg calc not long prior to seeing/taking a picture of it -lack of 6mt for some who don't stop exercising

08-04-2011, 03:11 PM	#57
E-lee New Member Drives: IB M3 CV Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NNJ Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I vote for the 328. I had one for a loaner when I dropped off my e93 for service and I loved it! The acceleration was great for daily driving, the ride was comfortable and smooth, and it had good gas mileage.

08-04-2011, 07:01 PM	#58
ken1137 Colonel Drives: a slow 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,365 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 335i (e90) [2.17]	I would say the 328i, but if you want a Japanese car the Acura TSX is perfect for city driving.

08-10-2011, 10:42 PM	#64
sloshy New Member Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Have you looked into an accord, maxima, or altima, they make great DD-- good MPGs and service is cheap $30-40 oil changes and dont really do anything major till 30k if you really need AWD/4WD look in to Subarus (wrx).... is sad to say some hyundai and kia are becoming eye catchers on the road for me Im not sure what they're but they look good lol.. but 328i would be your best pick since you want stay with bmw

08-12-2011, 09:39 AM	#65
Bastet Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 aka 'Batmobile' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	E92 - M3, coupé -the best car ever ! And, yes, it is perfect for everyday driving, grocery shopping, little week-end trips and transporting 2 persons (if not too 'wide' because getting in and out from the back may be difficult ) on the back seat. __________________ * “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Mae West *

08-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#66
BruceFerjulian New Member Drives: 535i xDrive GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	535 GT A. 5 series price, 7 series comfort B. Plenty of cargo space when needed. C. Close to 30mpg highway.

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