I've been driving a 1998 Honda Civic (non-VTEC) since 1998. So this Spring I decided to treat myself to something completely different: a 2008 BMW 750i.
Now when I go back to driving the Civic, it feels like a go-kart. After driving 50 miles, I feel like driving some more instead of stopping at my destination. Such comfort!
I am not looking forward to the repair bills I'll be seeing after the 4 year / 50k mile free maintenance expires. And it gets 1/2 the mileage of the civic. But the 360 HP, massive comfort/convenience, BMW suspension, and improved safety are worth it to me.
Maybe a 335d would be a good commute car, did a test drive and then a test ride where the salesman got around a few cloverleafs faster than I ever thought possible... massive torque on that engine. And good mileage too. Is the drool apparent?
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"I'm a man. I'm sorry. I can change. If I have to. I guess."
- the man prayer, Red Green Show