A very sad day for me :(

mikenap

mikenap

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Well, as of yesterday I'm officially M3-less. I knew this day would come eventually but I didn't realize how horrible the feeling of seeing my M drive off without me would be. It was always a dream car, and even though I've got new dream cars and plan to one day move into one of them, it's still left me a little hollow.

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I'm really going to miss this car. Hell, it's been barely 24 hours and I already do.
 
It was a sweet ride. I have always liked the M3's. I have let vehicles go and it is tough sometimes..... But on to the future and best luck finding your next dream car!
 
zoomzoom mazda5 said:
Sorry to hear Mike, but why did it leave?
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Thanks Angelo. I'd always planned on selling it eventually to make room for something else. Just didn't realize how hard it would be to let it go. I busted my a$$ for several years to buy it, so not only was it a dream car but also a sense of accomplishment.

TID10 said:
I felt that way when my A3 drove off. :(
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I can imagine. I always liked those A3's too. Almost bought one before settling on my Mazda3. I didn't like the idea of having two German cars with expensive maintenance needs. Still, every time I see a nice A3, my head swivels.
 
Mike,

What a beautiful E46 that was ! You had her looking just perfect !
Sorry she had to go. Hope you will be ok soon.

I know the feeling - like when my '02 Z3 MCoupe drove away to Minnesota. :(

Takes awhile, but eventually you will be ok.

I will always have a soft spot for any of the E46 vehicle line - the most classic styling that is timeless in beauty.

Dan F
 
Dr Oldz said:
It was a sweet ride. I have always liked the M3's. I have let vehicles go and it is tough sometimes..... But on to the future and best luck finding your next dream car!
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Thanks Doc! It will be a while, but I know the wait will be worth it.
 
Wow you really kept it in beautiful condition. Im sorry to hear its gone. I have let go of so many cars and bikes over the years, and almost every one of them meant something to me..even the ones I hated. Toys come and go, but the memories made with them and what they meant to you at the time is really more important than anything.
 
I felt that way when I had to sell my '65 Chevy. Had that car in since high school. The memories attached to it made it a tough choice to let it go. Of course the person who bought it modified it big time and ruined it.
 
Stokdgs said:
Mike,

What a beautiful E46 that was ! You had her looking just perfect !
Sorry she had to go. Hope you will be ok soon.

I know the feeling - like when my '02 Z3 MCoupe drove away to Minnesota. :(

Takes awhile, but eventually you will be ok.

I will always have a soft spot for any of the E46 vehicle line - the most classic styling that is timeless in beauty.

Dan F
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Thanks Dan, you know the feeling as well, huh? I'll also forever love the E46, not that I dislike the E9x series even though a lot of people did.

mrclean81 said:
Wow you really kept it in beautiful condition. Im sorry to hear its gone. I have let go of so many cars and bikes over the years, and almost every one of them meant something to me..even the ones I hated. Toys come and go, but the memories made with them and what they meant to you at the time is really more important than anything.
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Good points, thank you. It is just a car, but it was the first "dream car" I could actually afford.

dwgcmc said:
I felt that way when I had to sell my '65 Chevy. Had that car in since high school. The memories attached to it made it a tough choice to let it go. Of course the person who bought it modified it big time and ruined it.
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Sorry to hear that. Sometimes it's best not to know what happens after it leaves your hands.

Beemerboy said:
It ripped my heart out when I sold my 540 BMW. I'll get another one day.
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Sorry man. I'm sure you will, though. BMW's have so much soul, I know where you're coming from.

C. Charles Hahn said:
Sorry to hear that, Mike! What's next on the horizon?
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Thanks Charlie. I'm thinking maybe a Gumpert Apollo......JK. Honestly, I don't know. It will be a few years before I have to make a decision.
 
I know the feeling Mike it has been 6 years since I had to let go of my Stang, the pain has yet to heal lol
 
I would suppose that its like watching a kid grow up and move out :(

Sorry Mike but I look forward to seeing what the next dream car is!
 
Sorry man. I will know how it feels soon enough since I'm getting ready to sell my TA. When this body style was introduced in 98 I said I'd get one. I remember seeing a black WS6 at the car show and saying I would get one. I got it in 02 and loved it ever since

Hopefully you'll get your next dream car soon
 
sal329 said:
I know the feeling Mike it has been 6 years since I had to let go of my Stang, the pain has yet to heal lol
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Thanks, Sal. It'll sting a little until a replacement finds its way home to me.

Todd Helme said:
I would suppose that its like watching a kid grow up and move out :(

Sorry Mike but I look forward to seeing what the next dream car is!
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Thanks Todd. I have some ideas floating in my head, but it will be a couple of years before I'm in a position for another dream car.

bmw5541 said:
Mike,
I know the feeling. I cried when I left my 330xi.
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Barry! Glad you're back! I remember when you let yours go, I really felt your pain. Even more now, I guess. At least it gives us a goal to work towards, right?;)

Rocket said:
Sorry man. I will know how it feels soon enough since I'm getting ready to sell my TA. When this body style was introduced in 98 I said I'd get one. I remember seeing a black WS6 at the car show and saying I would get one. I got it in 02 and loved it ever since

Hopefully you'll get your next dream car soon
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Thanks bro. Why are you selling your TA, if you don't mind me asking?
 
Such as sad thing Mike, sorry for your loss. :( Just hope that you don't see it after the next owner because you know the paint won't stay perfect. Here's to the next ride though! :cheers:
 
rwright said:
Such as sad thing Mike, sorry for your loss. :( Just hope that you don't see it after the next owner because you know the paint won't stay perfect. Here's to the next ride though! :cheers:
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Thanks Richard. I doubt I'll see it again. I sold it to the dealer Dave Eller (Detail Dave) rents his bays from, and Dave told me it's already sold. I think the dealer must have had a buyer lined up already.
 
Mike,

You took beautiful care of that BMW, the red was absolutely gorgeous. I know someone will appreciate all the hard work and effort that went into it...

There's a new one just over the horizon to fill the void....:bigups
 
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