{"id":109,"date":"2014-05-15T18:46:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gots2know.com\/?p=109"},"modified":"2014-07-16T08:54:50","modified_gmt":"2014-07-16T15:54:50","slug":"why-do-i-love-my-bimmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gots2know.com\/?p=109","title":{"rendered":"Why I love my Bimmer!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ultimate Driving Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Poeka<\/a>

Poeka (L), Tubby (R) @ 535xi 2008 station wagon<\/p><\/div>\n

From reluctant to hesitant, giving it a try, then madly falling in love, and now I can\u2019t imagine my life without one. It only took a split second for a black M3 coupe fully equipped with Racing Dynamics gear zooming past me on Highway 110 in Los Angeles, Southern California on a\u00a0Friday night 20 years ago that changed my perspective view of BMW. I didn\u2019t know much about the car but the stylish wheels with the Racing Dynamics logo was so striking — it gave the car such a unique, stylish look. The way the car drives on the freeway, the powerfulness, the mental picture still takes my breath away even up to this day.<\/p>\n

I traded in my Integra for a 1996 328is by telling the lease manager that I could only afford a $400 monthly payment. Awesome\u00a0is the only way to describe\u00a0the stability, the steering response, and the handling when you make hard, sharp, quick turns. The smooth acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds. The ratio of torque and weight of the car give it the ability to change lanes in a few split seconds whether you decide to fight through the traffic or change your mind on which direction to drive. The car drives like a gladiator charging forward with beauty.<\/p>\n

If you add the double spoke 21\u201d wheels, oh boy, not only does it enhance\u00a0the aerodynamic looks but also the stability when turning or on a wet road — what a joy the car can give you. It\u2019s my most cherished, luxurious, relaxing moment when I am driving my\u00a0car during my busy hectic life.<\/p>\n

Oh, if you enjoy music like the way I do from classical, Latin dance, Pop, to Rock, from Beethoven to Pitbull, then you must add the Harman Kardon premium sound system. The 8 speakers with subwoofer stereo system combined with the ultimate driving performance gives me the most pleasure in the moment.<\/p>\n

How can I forget the most state of art technology that BMW fans are proud of \u2013 the braking system. \ud83d\ude42 The spontaneity of breaking response between the pedal\u00a0and wheel is unbelievable. I personally enjoy the quick, sensitive hard griping from the tire to the road when you perform a\u00a0sudden brake. The car stops right on the dot.<\/p>\n

BMW certainly is proud to\u00a0live up to its\u00a0promise the\u00a0“ULTIMATE driving machine” when you put your hands and feet on the manual shifter and the clutch. M3! My most favorite car still\u00a0today, and I still miss it. The reaction time from engaging the shifter with the clutch is quick and smooth, engine response to accelerate to 3000 RPM in just a split of second. Unbelievably smooth and quick reaction from first gear to 2nd gear. Oh what I miss the most is the roar of the engine! Like a\u00a0warrior horse, lifting its\u00a0front legs and roaring into the battlefield. In addition, the shifter has very short distance to engage each gear which gives you the most sensitive touch and quick response.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the 528i manual shifter gives the most relaxing ultimate driving experience that you wouldn\u2019t believe. I would say the 528i drives like a gentleman, and the M3 drives like a warrior.<\/p>\n

In the last 20 years, BWM has improved the performance and the luxury interiors with today\u2019s technology and science. I have replaced\u00a0my manual transmission with an\u00a0automatic for about 8 years now; I was unsatisfied with power of the engine when I switched from an M3 to a 3 series wagon. Don\u2019t get\u00a0me wrong; the 3 series wagon is a beautiful car to drive just not the same experience as an M3 (probably due to I can’t control the gear since it’s automatically) . But I don\u2019t think there is any car that can beat the driving experience of an M3. \u00a0Today, I’m madly in love with my 335i even it has its own flaws. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n

Like everything else in life, something good must come with something not so good. I\u2019m not having too much luck with the BMW twin turbo 6 cylinder technology from our 535ix wagon to my current 335i. \u00a0\ud83d\ude41 I’ve experienced Engine malfunction which prevents\u00a0full engine power from both cars even though\u00a0they are made in different years as well. Thus, my heart sank because the 335i performs so well from sterling handling, to the awesome brake system, to the stability of the\u00a0steering\u00a0and the wheels that I don’t miss driving stick shift much these days.<\/p>\n

\"X3,<\/a>

X3, 2011 unloading<\/p><\/div>\n

Other cons about BMW\u2019s car are: Not very energy efficient, if I may say so! Our 540i (manual) only gets\u00a018 mile per gallon, 335i about 19-20 mpg, roughly same for our X3 (2011). And\u00a0last but not the least is the \u201c$$$$\u201d , I understand inflation\u00a0but to completely load up an\u00a0M3\/M4 for 2014\/2015 could cost $90K easily out the door. Yikes.<\/p>\n

I had the privilege to drive and experience the BMW diesel engine technology in a 328d\u00a0loaner car about 1 month ago, and was I surprised!!! The diesel engine outputs power that lives up to the BMW standard and expectation with energy efficiency in mind and yet still allows me to enjoy the driving experience that I have with my 335i (ok, not quite but pretty close). Once again, BMW has done it by using the ratio of torque with energy efficiency knowledge to continue enhancing the ultimate driving experience. What a perfect example of the perfection of\u00a0driving performance with combined the \u201cscience and technology of today\u201d.<\/p>\n

And lets not forget tires which can also changed performance as well. I am personally a big fan of the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position (currently SO4)\u00a0a high performance tires. It gives the most exceptional griping power to the car in particularly during hard, sharp turns on both dry\u00a0and wet roads. But it\u2019s noisy and bumpy road experience and of course the tire life span is not last as long you would like especially given\u00a0the price of the tires. If you are looking for a comfier road ride yet enjoy great driving performance, you should\u00a0consider the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP.<\/p>\n

No matter what kind of car you like, and what sort of driving experience you are looking for, just remember to find the car\u00a0suitable to your personality and your day to day needs, because we spend a great deal of time driving.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited and looking forward to my next new BMW diesel in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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