Good by

[marinakorp]

It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I am posting this.

For the past few years, I have had the pleasure of discussing, complaining about, and ultimately driving one of the best machines I have ever had the pleasure to command.

At 12:15 ET, I am no longer the commander of the Freight Train. She was sold to a good familiy for a great deal. The new owner is an enthusiast from florida, using the touring as his daily driver.

So long, and farewell.... for now.

[Speedfreak]

I hope your BMW days are not over for long. Any plans?
Pat

[Dwayne]

Are you over on shoptalkforums.com with the VW? I used to be. I know everyone over at roadfly will miss you, too. Sorry to see you go, hopefully we can welcome you back again sometime with a new bmw :)

[shragon]

:( hope to see you back soon!

[MGregski]

So, what's the replacement going to be?

[323I Junkie]

Dude, you cant be seriously leaving the forums? You're just saying goodbye to your car, right? Why did you sell? Bored?

[MaloventEvil]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. there be mutiny on yer boat. find another ship to be captain of ;)

[E34nication]

hope to see you back in a bimmer soon.

[MaloventEvil]

i have a feeling we will see him again. once a bimmer always a bimmer driver!

[Dan]

just because you sold the car doesn't mean you can't hang around. i still gotta pick your brain for a couple of things!

yeah, i see you postin on roadfly too... what are you getting to replace the train?

[The Beastmaster]

Stick around. Just because you sold the Freight Train doesn't mean you are kicked out of the Fraternity.

[M1 #43022]

the 540it does not have 7 seating right?

[stuntride]

sad to see the car stick go man but def stick around

[Mblaster]

No law against hanging around once in a while.
You might even feel the need to post up... :cool

[awahl63]

peace...cya around

[marinakorp]

I need to get something a little more ... pedestrian.


the requirements for the wife's car are as follows

NEW!
UNDER 25k including TAXES, before ANY money comes out of my pocket for a down payment

MANUAL, Leather, sunroof


2 cars are in the running

Accord Ex
Mazda 6 wagon

while the 6 wagon is a fun car, plenty of power to get us around... the back seat is a little smaller, and can not accomodate a child seat BEHIND a driver / passenger , and have the front seat passenger comfortable

the Accord meets this.

Wife was given until today to make up her mind between the cars, I am indifferent (the accord trim is MUCH nicer than the Mazda) between these cars...

Looks like I will be getting the accord this weekend

500 under invoice and 1.9% ... roughly 23k with taxes... sounds like that is what our family needs for the next few years

wife promises that I will pilot another like the Freigh Train... Maybe a 02/03 will become available for sale in 2-3 years down the road


I will stop in from time to time... thank you all for your kind words and support

[Dan]

Camry? Altima 3.5?

[Greco540]

Or if he's looking for a wagon... Volvo V70R

[Dwayne]

Or if he's looking for a wagon... Volvo V70RRemind me again how a new V70R with a base price of $38,750 is remotely close to his requirement of $25,000 including taxes? :cool

[Gunslinger]

I'm going to vote for the Mazda, even if she has made up her mind. The Mazda chassis has the most "European" feel of the Japanese marques. A friend of mine has the Mazda 6 sedan with the sport package and it's a nice looking car. It looks even better in a wagon.

Sorry to see the 540 go. I've always been a fan of high performance wagons, even though I've never owned one.

[marinakorp]

I'm going to vote for the Mazda, even if she has made up her mind. The Mazda chassis has the most "European" feel of the Japanese marques. A friend of mine has the Mazda 6 sedan with the sport package and it's a nice looking car. It looks even better in a wagon.

Sorry to see the 540 go. I've always been a fan of high performance wagons, even though I've never owned one.

Agreed, she was all ready to get the Mazda 6 sport wagon... pep and handling was acceptable... till she tried to load the car seat... deal breaker

[Mblaster]

540 wagon is the perfect family car :dunno
My wife would love to drive a Touring...
I can see the Accord as being more "friendly" though.
Good luck w/ the Honda.
:D

[Kdog2112]

You can never not have at least 1 BMW in your garage...go get another....I have 4 in front of my house....wont drive anything but....only Porsche....had one of those but got rid of it....once you go BMW you can never drive anything regular...they are the "Ultimate Driving Machine"...anyway good luck and hope to see u back soon with a new addition

[323I Junkie]

As he knows, and anyone with more than one kid, 5 series until the e60 lacked inr ear room, disgustingly. My e23 is nearly the same lenth as an e34/39, yet has tons mroe room

They suck for babyseats..suck, suck bad

750iL is more like it