New from the Deep South

[gpiron]

I should start back at the beginner and present myself. I live down in Louisiana and work in Houston, TX. Got back in the BMW club after almost 20 years. My last one was a second hand 320i I bougth in 1987, which I enjoyed very much, beside the fact that as all BMW did at the time, I had a plum of smoke at every gear shift,... of course, the car had over 100,000 miles and BMW still had soft metal blocks.

Has it changed or should I expect the same to happen to mine sooner of later?

Have a good day everyone.
GP

 

[dinan5i]

you've got an awesome car. i test drove one early last year. bitchin'!
welcome back to the club. lets see some pics.

 

[gpiron]

I know I have been lazy... I drive my truck 99 chevy back and forth for work and if weather permits this week end, I'll make sure to take some good shots.

As far as the ride and confort, I can not say enough about it!! My wife has a small MB 230 Kompressor Sport and keep driving the BMW... That says it all!

 

[BBARON]

My 2003 530i has 208000 mile on it and uses a quart of oil every 1400 miles but doesn't make any black smoke. I just bought my 545 last week and love driving it. Have fun!

 

[Tom]

BMW has come a long way since the 80's. You will be very happy with your new purchase.

 

[Big Daddy]

BMW has long ago quit using Nikasil blocks and there are no "soft" block issues anymore! (unless you buy an older model!)