GT-S Gone...Hello BMW

[CSteckel]

Well,
It's been a bumpy ride through my Lemonlaw triumph. What a mess. UGGH.
At any rate I just purchased a 97 BMW 328 IS. Not exactly the M3 I was hoping for, but damn close. Yeah, a little more torque than the celica (ha ha). I've already seen a simple chip and intake application that is amazing. The insurance is comparable to the celica. I must admit though, the onboard computer for all of the sensors, trips, etc is pretty sweet. I can set the max speed limit from inside of the car if I wanted (for when I let a friend drive it).
Funny thing, there was a RED GT-S on the lot 2 cars away from the BMW. I had to take a look (OK, stare) for a minute. Man I miss that car, but I'll get over it ;)

Chris

[redcellyinfl]

congrats on the new bimmer.. im sure ull love it is it 5 spd or auto?

[RedNOSceli]

no pics, no mods

[redcellyinfl]

u mean no car? heh

[bLaH1031]

Man, another Celica gone. The ratio from Celicas leaving to Celicas coming into this forum is amazing.

Congrats though. Bimmers are just downright awesome.

[Chiznarles]

your tagline says you see a Z coming.. does that mean you're already looking for a Z now and your'e not happy w/ the BMW?

anyway cool deal.. i'd rather keep the celi myself.

[redcellyinfl]

id rather keep YOUR celi instead :chuckles:

[ChicagoCELICA]

bmw= expensive repairs, just hope it doesnt start breaking down!!

[CGts00]

bmw's are really nice...good purchase...just hope it doesnt need any repairs though

[csirani]

Congrats on the purchase of your BMW. Lets see your new ride :)

[DnDs00GTS]

Congrats on the new ride! I know how you feel about missing the celica. I sold mine to get an mr2 turbo and even though i love the deuce, I still miss the brand new feeling of the celi! Oh well... I'll get over it once my body kit is installed!

[odawg]

How long did your Lemon Law process take? I was planning on doing a similar one for my '02 Celica GT. Every time you fill up the tank it spills gas. Took it to toyota 3 times and they couldn't fix it. That's the limit in Ohio. Anyway, I'd like to know how it all went. give me some pointers

[VTEC MOFO]

Good choice

[gilboman]

Originally posted by odawg
How long did your Lemon Law process take? I was planning on doing a similar one for my '02 Celica GT. Every time you fill up the tank it spills gas. Took it to toyota 3 times and they couldn't fix it. That's the limit in Ohio. Anyway, I'd like to know how it all went. give me some pointers

maybe you should ease up a little when its nearly full.

[coOOlcelica]

congrats on the purchase and enjoy!!!

[CelicaPrincess]

congrats :)

[richmds]

Congrats on the 328 a good Celica replacement, but to respond to your post its nowhere near the M3, except trying to look like one. I have been in both its night and day.

[dfess1]

Originally posted by CSteckel
Well,
It's been a bumpy ride through my Lemonlaw triumph. What a mess. UGGH.
At any rate I just purchased a 97 BMW 328 IS. Not exactly the M3 I was hoping for, but damn close. Yeah, a little more torque than the celica (ha ha). I've already seen a simple chip and intake application that is amazing. The insurance is comparable to the celica. I must admit though, the onboard computer for all of the sensors, trips, etc is pretty sweet. I can set the max speed limit from inside of the car if I wanted (for when I let a friend drive it).
Funny thing, there was a RED GT-S on the lot 2 cars away from the BMW. I had to take a look (OK, stare) for a minute. Man I miss that car, but I'll get over it ;)

Chris

You can't set the Max speed teh car will go. You only set an alarm that once you go over it, it'll beep at you. Get ready to shell out the cash. Any mod is gonna leave a large hole in your savings account. Also, you're being a 97, you're OBDII. It's not going to respond as well to "breather" mods, simply because the computer will compensate for the intake or the exhaust. And as everyone has mentioned, keep money saved up for repairs, they are ridiculous. Not to mention better do your own oil changes (on my M it would cost me 75 bucks at the dealer). But good choice. I may be swapping cams shortly, and if so, I'll be looking to sell. They are a good mod on a 328, specially if you get the chip reburned for the M cams.

But congrats on the purchase. I know what you are saying about the celi. I miss mine. Then again, I didn't really have a choice in getting a new car.

[F22-Raptor]

Congrats on the new purchase!

[F35-JSF]

Originally posted by CSteckel
Well,
I can set the max speed limit from inside of the car if I wanted (for when I let a friend drive it).
Chris

How does it restrict the car from accelerating to a higher speed?

[dfess1]

Originally posted by F35-JSF


How does it restrict the car from accelerating to a higher speed?
see my post, it doesn't do what he thinks it does.

[F35-JSF]

OH...... :gap: I drove a rental Cavy that had a system like that. If you went over 75 it would beep.

[Bobbeh]

Sorry to hear about your troubles.. hope you have fun in the Beemer! :D

[dfess1]

Originally posted by Bobbeh
.. hope you have fun in the Beemer! :D

You're talking about the car right? that would be "hope you have fun in the Bimmer"

"hope you have fun on the Beemer" would mean he's riding a BMW motorcycle. But you already knew that... ;)

[CSteckel]

Reply to all, in order:

-The Bimmer is a 5 speed, of course. Picking it up thursday!

-Tagline, oops...changed. I was looking at 350's, but they are still a bit out of my price range.

-Expensive repairs?? Check it: 4 yr., unlimited mileage NO DEDUCTABLE warranty all parts except wear items (brakes, clutch, shocks). Includes ALL sensors.

-328 is Nowhere near an M3 in performance, price, insurance, etc. The insurance difference between the (2) is about $500 / year. Price is about $3000-$5000 less for a used also. Those numbers looked good to me. Agreed, the M3 rush is uncomparable. Also, to buy a 333hp m3 (vs. the 240 hp for the 97's) I would have needed about $10,000 more.

-Speed limit thing. OK, I plead the 5th. I'm now a BMW Newbie. I know nothing...YET! Yeah, it beeped a few times on me during my 1.5 hr test drive. ;)

At any rate, I was NEVER able to post a picture on the site (I'm a moron I guess) so when I get it thursday, can somebody post a pic for me friday morning? I'll email it to you. Throw me an email address. (I know I know...no pic, no mod %$#@!) :wiggle:

Thanks all,
Chris

[gilboman]

Originally posted by CSteckel
Reply to all, in order:

-The Bimmer is a 5 speed, of course. Picking it up thursday!

-Tagline, oops...changed. I was looking at 350's, but they are still a bit out of my price range.

-Expensive repairs?? Check it: 4 yr., unlimited mileage NO DEDUCTABLE warranty all parts except wear items (brakes, clutch, shocks). Includes ALL sensors.

-328 is Nowhere near an M3 in performance, price, insurance, etc. The insurance difference between the (2) is about $500 / year. Price is about $3000-$5000 less for a used also. Those numbers looked good to me. Agreed, the M3 rush is uncomparable. Also, to buy a 333hp m3 (vs. the 240 hp for the 97's) I would have needed about $10,000 more.


-Speed limit thing. OK, I plead the 5th. I'm now a BMW Newbie. I know nothing...YET! Yeah, it beeped a few times on me during my 1.5 hr test drive. ;)

At any rate, I was NEVER able to post a picture on the site (I'm a moron I guess) so when I get it thursday, can somebody post a pic for me friday morning? I'll email it to you. Throw me an email address. (I know I know...no pic, no mod %$#@!) :wiggle:

Thanks all,
Chris

congrats on the new ride..but your warranty is over already no? or do you mean you got an additional 4yrs extended warranty when u got ur car? its good you got a warranty..but the parts don't rape you for $$...labour does a good job of that though...

[Bobbeh]

Beemer here dfess! so :fawk:

[RED]

Congrats...I miss my celi though :(

[Humza]

good call on the bimmer... now lets see some pics!

[CSteckel]

The extended warranty starts when I get the car tomorrow. 4 years. This includes the national labor standard (which is about $62/hr). Anything above that, I pay for. The local BMW dealership charges about $76/hr so I would be hooked for $14/hr for labor. The dealership I bought the car from does full BMW service and they charge $66/hr so I would make out best there.

I still haven't had a reply for somebody to post my pics for me.
Anybody???

[CSteckel]

ARRGG $%#@!
Rain and Hail all day here...this sux!!! Not the best day for me to pick up a fully detailed car and drive it (10 miles) home.
I am so disgusted.

-C