The NurdWagon... - Page 2

Gummee! · 02-16-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdiaz

3 series and 5 series wagons were virtually unobtainable with a manual transmission, weren't they? A few have passed thru the Advrider Flea Market over the years.

they're out there. ...but yeah, you've got a better chance of finding a snipe than a manual wagon.

M

Gummee! · 02-16-2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-Bone

Drove the sedan version... which I really shouldn't have...

When they come up with low miles... sport package... a manual... and in Xi... they don't last long... for a good reason....

I had everything but the 4wd in my 3-Series.

LOTS and lots of fun to drive.

There's something very satisfying about a RWD car's handling.

M

SRG · 02-16-2013, 01:27 PM

"When they come up with low miles... sport package... a manual... and in Xi... they don't last long... for a good reason....

"

I took a train to Darien Conn. from Charlottesville Va. a couple of years ago to fetch ours ('01 325xi wagon). Just happened to be scanning craigslist ads and saw it in the New York one a couple of hours after the seller posted it. Called him up and made a deal right then.

It had 60k on it then and just turned 100k. The coils started to give us trouble and were replaced (plugs too), and the serpentine belt broke once and left me stranded. But I was giving it the boot on a twisty mountain road at the time - redline in 2nd. Replaced the belt and put on a new water pump while we were there. Had to replace a front left driveshaft joint too. I think that's it other than routine maintenance. Really like the car. Fun too drive, OK gas mileage (+_20 around town), good brakes and handling, comfortable, good utility factor, nice in lousy weather, does great in what
little snow we get, and the wife really likes it too, which is good cause it's her DD.

cbolling · 02-16-2013, 05:34 PM

Than BMW is sweet!!!!!

RoverGS · 02-16-2013, 07:56 PM

Nice wagon! We've had two. An 02 and an 04. Traded the 04 wagon for an 08 sedan. Regret doing that now. Looking for another wagon to replace the sedan. They are just too handy and still fun to drive. Actually considering the new 3 series wagon available with a Diesel engine. At least I've read that they will be available this year . Congrats on your purchase. Very nice. The first wagon we had was silver too.

Barry · 02-17-2013, 04:47 AM

Yah, we've had my wife's X3 through my 02 325 vert, 04 530 sport, and having the X3 as the only BMW in the family. I love driving her X3. The wagon is almost identical in feel, and I believe due to gearing the X3 is quicker. Or it feels and sounds quicker.

Happy to have a BMW as my daily driver again. Just does everything well. Agree on the seats, they are awful firm. But that is a BMW thing. It ain't a Caddy.

Barry

oj may · 02-20-2013, 08:52 AM

It needs a winter wheel set up.

kawalaser · 02-20-2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

Jeep is auto... BMW is auto, M+S shift.

Barry

autotragic

Barry · 02-20-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawalaser

autotragic

It's not a track car, wife can't drive manual, so no need for it.

Newfie Rider · 02-27-2013, 07:57 AM

Don't mean to hijack...but my useless 2 cents (Which is actually $0.00 here in Canada)

I have a 2003 X5, I wouldn't recommend ayone getting one of these if they live somewhere cold.

Doors latch freezes and you break the latch mechanism ($130 for the part and 4 hours to install), also, the oil/water seperator freezes and blows oil out of the oil cap on top of engine! SLS is crap as well - similiar isses with the Discos!

This is my third Bimmer, probably won't be my last, but definitely won't be getting another X5

A-Bone · 02-27-2013, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newfie Rider

Don't mean to hijack...but my useless 2 cents (Which is actually $0.00 here in Canada)

I have a 2003 X5, I wouldn't recommend ayone getting one of these if they live somewhere cold.

Doors latch freezes and you break the latch mechanism ($130 for the part and 4 hours to install), also, the oil/water seperator freezes and blows oil out of the oil cap on top of engine! SLS is crap as well - similiar isses with the Discos!

This is my third Bimmer, probably won't be my last, but definitely won't be getting another X5

I wouldn't totally write it off...

A lot can change in a decade...

Barry · 02-28-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oj may

It needs a winter wheel set up.

I am looking at E46 M3 rims (4 fronts, as they fit, rears do not) for the Wagon.

Barry

El Chapulín Colorado · 02-28-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oj may

It needs a winter wheel set up.

Bobs thread got locked

Sniper X · 03-01-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChromeSux

To each his own, i would have put the Jeep close to a stock set up and turned my nose up at the BMW, i never want to own anything else that says BMW on it.
No to mention the money saved in the long run.

Can you explain your ire and be model specific?

Sniper X · 03-01-2013, 03:02 PM

When I win the lottery, the first 6 cars I am going to look for are ALL BMW's. Wanna see the list?

02-16-2013, 01:27 PM	#18
SRG SRG Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia USA Oddometer: 895	"When they come up with low miles... sport package... a manual... and in Xi... they don't last long... for a good reason.... " I took a train to Darien Conn. from Charlottesville Va. a couple of years ago to fetch ours ('01 325xi wagon). Just happened to be scanning craigslist ads and saw it in the New York one a couple of hours after the seller posted it. Called him up and made a deal right then. It had 60k on it then and just turned 100k. The coils started to give us trouble and were replaced (plugs too), and the serpentine belt broke once and left me stranded. But I was giving it the boot on a twisty mountain road at the time - redline in 2nd. Replaced the belt and put on a new water pump while we were there. Had to replace a front left driveshaft joint too. I think that's it other than routine maintenance. Really like the car. Fun too drive, OK gas mileage (+_20 around town), good brakes and handling, comfortable, good utility factor, nice in lousy weather, does great in what little snow we get, and the wife really likes it too, which is good cause it's her DD. __________________ Lazy Traveler SRG screwed with this post 02-16-2013 at 03:07 PM

02-16-2013, 05:34 PM	#19
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,369	Than BMW is sweet!!!!! __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

02-17-2013, 04:47 AM	#21
Barry ^OP Just Beastly Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Oddometer: 6,478	Yah, we've had my wife's X3 through my 02 325 vert, 04 530 sport, and having the X3 as the only BMW in the family. I love driving her X3. The wagon is almost identical in feel, and I believe due to gearing the X3 is quicker. Or it feels and sounds quicker. Happy to have a BMW as my daily driver again. Just does everything well. Agree on the seats, they are awful firm. But that is a BMW thing. It ain't a Caddy. Barry __________________ Tail of the Dragon at Deal's Gap... Avoid it now, do a trackday. Do not do business with Myrtle West Cycle... Not a reputable vendor by a long shot.

02-20-2013, 08:52 AM	#22
oj may Have bike, will travel. Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Oddometer: 2,438	It needs a winter wheel set up. __________________ (lll>0<lll)

02-27-2013, 07:57 AM	#25
Newfie Rider Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Newfoundland Twin of Rose Bowl Oddometer: 505	Don't mean to hijack...but my useless 2 cents (Which is actually $0.00 here in Canada) I have a 2003 X5, I wouldn't recommend ayone getting one of these if they live somewhere cold. Doors latch freezes and you break the latch mechanism ($130 for the part and 4 hours to install), also, the oil/water seperator freezes and blows oil out of the oil cap on top of engine! SLS is crap as well - similiar isses with the Discos! This is my third Bimmer, probably won't be my last, but definitely won't be getting another X5 __________________ Newfoundland weather Cams R1150GS, DR750S BIG, GL1100, XS1100, XJ750, Midnight Maxium, CT70, Suzuki B100P, Seca 650 Turbo, BMW 325i Convertible (sold), Porsche 944 , sold), Triumph TR-7 (sold), Land Rover Discovery, BMW X5

02-16-2013, 07:56 PM	#20
RoverGS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 197	Nice wagon! We've had two. An 02 and an 04. Traded the 04 wagon for an 08 sedan. Regret doing that now. Looking for another wagon to replace the sedan. They are just too handy and still fun to drive. Actually considering the new 3 series wagon available with a Diesel engine. At least I've read that they will be available this year . Congrats on your purchase. Very nice. The first wagon we had was silver too.

03-01-2013, 03:02 PM	#30
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,347	When I win the lottery, the first 6 cars I am going to look for are ALL BMW's. Wanna see the list? __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

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