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Main Area => Odds n Ends => Topic started by: Roadstergal on July 24, 2005, 05:12:39 PM

Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 24, 2005, 05:12:39 PM
Every year, the Concours d'Elegance for the BMW club gets bigger.

Z-cars.  Me likey the Z-cars.

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Nice mats.

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A WTF? blimp.

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Vintage.  2002s, CSs, the like.

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E30s; 2nd-gen 3-series.  Just like my old one.  OK, a lot cleaner than my old one ever was.

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The Featured Car this year - E28s.  Old 5-series.

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This is the first year that the Minis got their own space.  So we'll probably see more next year.

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The race cars that couldn't make it to Mission for today's race.

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E36s - third-gen 3ers.

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First-gen 6s.

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8-series V12.

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E34 M5.

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Beemers.

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New 6.

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The Best in Class winners.

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The Z8 that placed 2nd in Z-class.  Top up, for heaven's sake.

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Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: davipu on July 24, 2005, 07:41:57 PM
I thought bond drove a austin martin?
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: CasiUSA on July 24, 2005, 09:18:05 PM
Bond drove the DB5, but Pierce Brosnan drove the Z8 for one movie, and a 740il for another. The z8 was sawed in half... :x

I've always been a big fan of the 2002's and the 1st Gen M3's
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: mastrind on July 24, 2005, 09:56:24 PM
I learned to drive stick in a mid nineties 325is.....man that car was FUN (my dad's but I'd take it whenever I could......and he was gone a lot back then.....).....
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 24, 2005, 10:07:17 PM
The first Z3 to make a public appearance was the 1.9 Bond drove in Goldeneye.  Blink and you'll miss it, but Z folk like to call their cars Bond cars.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Jeppy on July 25, 2005, 06:29:49 AM
Beemers..... :guns:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Jazzzzz on July 25, 2005, 06:38:27 AM
why is it that the cars are Bimmers and the bikes are Beemers?
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Ed_in_Az on July 25, 2005, 08:06:23 AM
What a waste of bandwidth :o
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 08:51:21 AM
Quote from: Jazzzzzwhy is it that the cars are Bimmers and the bikes are Beemers?

Because.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 09:13:39 AM
Quote from: Ed_in_AzWhat a waste of bandwidth :o

Just trying to blend in with the weekend posters...
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: JMyrick on July 25, 2005, 09:57:50 AM
The best part of this post is the 7 pic theres a shot of her legs me thinks other than that I agree its a waste of time LOL


Joe :oops:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: VTNewb on July 25, 2005, 10:17:26 AM
I'm a big BMW fan. I own a 92 M5 and my buddy a 97 M3.

My dream car is a S54 (new m3 engine) M Coupe.

<3
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Ed_in_Az on July 25, 2005, 10:47:24 AM
 :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: gazingwa on July 25, 2005, 10:51:28 AM
Quote from: Ed_in_AzI bow before these awesome examples of wasted money ... and bandwidth of course. :mrgreen:

:bs:
You know.... because Harleys aren't overpriced or anything :roll:

When you buy a BMW you are at least getting a little technology and smoothness with that name  you are buying....

With an HD???? you are getting some chrome and a sticker put on an outdated engine and chasis... don't get me wrong, I like HD's... i just can't justify the price
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 10:56:12 AM
E30s are great value for the money, and super easy to maintain/upgrade yourself with just the normal set of garage tools.  If I ever need a car again, another 325e is on my list; screw the modern electronic crap that makes DIY impossible.  Great, fun, fuel-efficient cars with suprisingly spacious trunks.

I dated a guy who had an S54 M roadster for a while, and drove it at a few autoXs and driving schools as well as some roadtrips.  Those are truly awesome cars; the torque peak is just totally flat, so it scoots anywhere in the rev range, and the power keeps comin'.  Slap a rollbar in one of those to stiffen the chassis a bit, and you have one fun, fun track car that's still comfy and stately for road-trippin'.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: mastrind on July 25, 2005, 11:27:15 AM
hows that old saying go....I'd rather be riding a beemer than pushing a harley.....yeah something like that.....
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: VTNewb on July 25, 2005, 11:30:17 AM
E30 M3's are hotness.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Jake D on July 25, 2005, 11:57:12 AM
I was in Denver this weekend and ended up talking to the owner of this bar where I was drinking (Brix).  He had his Z8 with personal tags (Brix, again) right out side.  After talking to him, I think he wasn't qualified to own it, even though he probably paid cash for it.  

But in the BMW stable, I'd like (in order):

850
745i
Z8
M3
6-series
Z4

So hot.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 12:02:36 PM
The problem with an 850 isn't buying it - it's owning it.  The things are bloody expensive to own.

Most of the local BMW race guys have E30 325i race cars; they're reliable, cheap, and are competitive in their ICSCC and SCCA classes.  Well, in the former, Pro3 is made-for-E30.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: pantablo on July 25, 2005, 12:14:05 PM
I like the 850's except I'd opt for the 840 instead. v8 instead of v12, but only like 6hp down, and lighter.

I had a 525 years ago. nice car. I love the z3 coupes. the old CS's are awesome too. very classy.

thanks for sharing these pictures, R.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 12:20:04 PM
Only auto for the 840, though, and the auto trannies on the 8s had chronic issues...  The 850CSi is the one to get.  The closest thing to an M8 made; it has an S-designation engine (S70, 5.6L V12).  Not easy to find.

Danke!
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: RVertigo on July 25, 2005, 12:20:45 PM
I like those old BMers with the HUGE windows...  Whatever those are...   :dunno:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 12:24:06 PM
Quote from: RVertigoI like those old BMers with the HUGE windows

:dunno:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Jake D on July 25, 2005, 12:57:06 PM
BMW made a Vista Cruiser for a couple years in the '70's.  Ultra nice.

A friend of mine had an 850 and I had to drive one time when he was drunk.  I liked it.  A lot.  

Not a bad Friday car.  

How about a new M3?  With that crazy light blue color?  M & M blue?  

If I hit the lotto, I may have to get one of those.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: 97gs500e on July 25, 2005, 06:59:49 PM
See any Isetta's there? (you know, that one-door-steve-urkle-car)
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: RVertigo on July 25, 2005, 07:02:26 PM
Quote from: Roadstergal
Quote from: RVertigoI like those old BMers with the HUGE windows

:dunno:


NO!  The 70's ones...  I dunno...  I know this much about old BMWs:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on July 25, 2005, 07:38:37 PM
My little bro bought an '88 528e...he drove it for 3 miles and it burst into flames...now we are in the process of finding a donor car cause anythign that was plastic under the hood has to be replaced...useless but he loves the damn thing  :?
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 25, 2005, 08:24:09 PM
Quote from: 97gs500eSee any Isetta's there? (you know, that one-door-steve-urkle-car)

Usually there are, but this year none showed up.  Last year was nuts - we had a 328 roadster (the mid-30s one), an M1, a Glas, an Isetta; you name it.

Quote from: RVertigoNO!

The CSs?



The Isettas?

Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: RVertigo on July 26, 2005, 09:48:12 AM
Quote from: RoadstergalThe CSs?
The windows are less slanted...  Almost like a top-hat car...  Like a really little '62 Nova...  The ones where the windows are nearly half the height of the car...  I have no idea...  Maybe I should stop being lazy and look for what I'm talking about.   :dunno:

The 1600?  There are a few that look kinda like it...



:dunno:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 26, 2005, 09:55:10 AM
1600, 1800, and 2002.  There's a big 2002 group in these parts.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: RVertigo on July 26, 2005, 11:44:37 AM
Quote from: Roadstergal1600, 1800, and 2002.  There's a big 2002 group in these parts.
They're cool lookin'   :thumb:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 26, 2005, 01:07:00 PM
Quote from: RVertigo
Quote from: Roadstergal1600, 1800, and 2002.  There's a big 2002 group in these parts.
They're cool lookin'   :thumb:

My brother had one.  I almost got one, but it ended up being cheaper to get my E30 than to buy either a cherry 2002, or buy a non-cherry one and deal with the issues.   :roll:   Plus, the E30 is fuel-injected, and a lot easier to work on.  The only FI 2002(tii) is rare and expensive - and an early, PITA FI system.
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: RVertigo on July 26, 2005, 01:45:07 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalPlus, the E30 is fuel-injected, and a lot easier to work on.
I've never even tried to work on Fuel Injection...

Most carbs are easy to understand and work on...  Except...  I never figured out why the cold-start idle on my Bug never worked right.  I had to manually set it. :lol:

I still think the 2002 (or 1600 or whatever) look cooler.  But, I'd never buy one...  I'm done with collector cars with expensive parts.  Ok... Well...  I've never had a collector car with expensive parts, but I bet it sucks.   :lol:
Title: Lotsa BMWs.
Post by: Roadstergal on July 26, 2005, 01:50:50 PM
Quote from: RVertigoI've never even tried to work on Fuel Injection...

I started on FI and only had to deal with carbs when I moved to bikes; that's probably why I prefer FI.  We like what we learned on.
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