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Originally Posted by JustinDetail

Yeah, it's sad what $8K E36 M3's did to the community, oh well.

I agree...mine sorta gives off the wrong vibe due to all the [individuals of a different demographic] who drive them It's almost as bad as the "die, yuppie scum!" image they had when they were newer. Sheesh, I wish people would assume I bought it for the reasons I did... but then I really only care about their opinions when they're cutting me off in traffic, or keying my cars, or selective-enforcing traffic laws

Originally Posted by Hey, Moe!

... I am kind of interested in the 1 series. I feel that I can get a very fun to drive car at a price I can deal with...

IMO it's sorta a throwback to the original BMW concept too...their recent cars are too heavy/complicated/"good and modern" for my taste; they're just not the sort of cars that scratch my BMW-itch. Heh heh, by the time I'm finished with my E36 M3, the same money coulda bought a newer, "better" (scare-quotes intentional ), much more "modern" BMW, but I'm happier going this route.

Note how many people are comparing the 1-series to the old 2002-series cars from the '70s!

[I don't intend for the above to be a slam at anybody's car, this is just *IMO* and I'm, uhm...me]