How many cars do you own

[Gayle]

I never met a car I didn't like and too many of them follow me home.

I have been wrestling with the urge to add another car or two to our stable. For many years our 2 person family had 4 cars. I finally decided it was too difficult to keep them all maintenanced and it was stupid to pay insurance costs on cars we rarely drove, so we rotated the fleet and cut back to a total of 3.

When I was in Chicago, Bimmernut Ed was telling me that you can get a 3 year old 740 for about half of its original cost or a higher mileage 2 year old 740 for about half its original cost. This is because the type of person who buys a 7 is not the type of person who buys a used car so there is not much demand for the used ones. Ed's is pretty sweet and will be getting even more so after he puts the Bilstein sports on it to get rid of the boat effect. I started thinking, hmmm, boy would one of those be a nice extended family taxi.

And have you seen Bimmernut Eds fleet of BMWs? 5 cars (2 fives, 2 sevens, and a z3) and two cycles. That makes our prior four cars seem less excessive. (Never mind that he has 4 drivers in the family).

Ed's driveway

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Chicage2006/108Small.jpg

And then there is the "makes me drool" gray X5 that belongs to someone at work which I hope to be the next owner of. I can feel the urge to buy more cars. I think it is seasonal. I have noticed there are a lot of people buying and selling now or at least wanting to.


Well, I admit, I have a problem. I acquire cars, yet can't seem to get rid of them. So right now I've got 3 sitting in the driveway until I get off my lazy butt and sell one of them.


Do other people here have the problem that Ed, Dan, and I have?

[Gayle]

Rig

LOL How many is it? And how many are running?

[KenB]

Currently 3 which is one too many for my GF and I.

Any Volvo lovers out there? We have decided to sell the '98 S70 GLT- 5, I will be listing it for sale soon. Need to take pics of it.

[liquidtiger720]

Gayle... Ed is right about the 7 series.

My parents bought thier 00' 740i for about $25k with 35,000 miles.

[Gayle]

Isn't it interesting that 16 people have voted so far and not a single person has voted for only 1 car?

[Gayle]

Gayle... Ed is right about the 7 series.

My parents bought thier 00' 740i for about $25k with 35,000 miles.

Ed has both a stretch one and a short one. I think you could fit a football team in the back seat of the stretch one. Ed tells me that most people but the stretch version and that the short ones are the rare version.

What do your parents have?

[liquidtiger720]

I think by stretch he is talking about the iL versions? And by short...the regular "i" versions.

If so, they have the short one. 740i

~Car in the middle obviously.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v457/liquidtiger720/IMG_0231aLarge.jpg

[e39dream]

I've just got the bimmer for nice days and the ford exploder for rough weather/ manly stuff.

[cableface]

I count 4 cars out in my driveway now. 3 of them are mine and one is my girlfriend's. I'm a broke college student so why the hell I have 2 cars, I dont know. The BMW is by far the best. The other two I like to call DisposaHondas. There's a 92 Accord and an 88 Accord. The 92 looks like hell, but drives like a champ with only a 100k on it. The 88 looks great and drives great but has 300k mikes. I'm thinking of selling the 92 to make some upgrades to my 525. Well, there ya go....

[Ross]

Currently 6, down from a high of ten. I can put two in my one car garage! Planning on new garage for 6 next year so some orphans can get a home.

[Gayle]

Currently 6, down from a high of ten. I can put two in my one car garage! Planning on new garage for 6 next year so some orphans can get a home.

What were the 10?

[Ross]

Geez am I a dumb ass, make that 5. I went to public school.

[Bruce Kennett]

oops . . . I may have skewed the data! (not that it will change things much.) i voted 3 as soon as i saw the poll, but one of those is a parts car (1969.5 citroen DS21). i have registered and on the road only one car (525 touring) and one truck (citroen h-van) so i suppose that's a bit greener, if less enthusiastic, than 3.

[Ross]

Now you make me use my feeble memory. Uhh '84 Bitter sc, "82 Ferrari 400i,'90 750il, "96? Buick LeSabre, '89 Dodge caravan(Virgil), '96 Nissan mini-van, '74 VW superbeetle and three Chevy work trucks. That's ten right?

[Anthony (M5 in Calgary)]

Isn't it interesting that 16 people have voted so far and not a single person has voted for only 1 car?

I voted 1 - 'cuz I have 1 car. But I make it count... :D

[SharkmanBMW]

I had 3 up until 6 months ago, but the "disposahonda" died and was scrapped and crushed (they paid me $20 for it), I sold the 540, and the e46 is my daily driver.

[cableface]

I had 3 up until 6 months ago, but the "disposahonda" died and was scrapped and crushed (they paid me $20 for it), I sold the 540, and the e46 is my daily driver.I'm playing "Taps" for the disposahonda. May it rest in peace and God bless its determined little soul. Ode to disposahondas. What else would we do for a reliable $500 backup car?!

[DanDombrowski]

Well, it seems that the people who have more than just one car usually have a disposahonda, which is what the Volvo is, although its not really disposable. The odometer stopped at 170k miles, and that was 4 years ago.

Whenever anything happens to any of our cars, My mother, sister, girlfriend, Dad, Dad's wife, and I can all drive the Volvo. Saves a TON of money on rental cars (and rental coverage on the insurance). Split up over that many people, it makes sense to keep an extra car. On top of that, the Volvo is what I use to tow my boat and take our 3 monsters to the dog park.

So technically, including my GFs camry, we have 4 cars. But once the E34 is sold and since the Volvo is shared amongst many, its really only 2. At least thats the way I justify it.

[Elekta]

Need to sell the wife's 92 535iA Black on Grey. 120k

She's got a sign for $5k on it, but there's one too many shopping cart dings for her to get that. Near mint driving condition tho.

92 535
94 530 iT
57 Chevy
05 XC90

[genphreak]

Well I have one, but I maintain 3, so I feel better about it. I'd love to live in the US! Its okay to have 2 cars each there. In europe its bad having one. (as it should be I guess)

Gayle, I love 7s too, but there is no reason to get one- they weigh a lot more than a 5, they don't handle as well, use more tyres and things cost more. Inside they look like they are for fat businessmen and not feisty freaulines! The sharp black interior of the 5 might be familiar to you but when you lounge around in a 7 you can see why the suspension is not as taut as it is in the 5.

Having said this I love the exterior design of the e32- I feel the e38 is not as sharp aesethically but then again nice rims can fix anything. The stretch version is not nippy enough in corners, or easy enough to park. Just ask Erich- I imagine they fit 3 cars in his spot in Tokyo as soon as he's gone home.

But the pricing one can't argue with. Noone wants an old limo.

But maybe that is cos it uses too mouch gas!

I think you are just looking for a change. A turbo might be a brighter idea ;), and or an S38 conversion or change to an M5 maybe.

But why not go the whole hog with yours? Something like B10 single or bi-turbo spec is the next step as your 535 is a great example of the e34- perhaps it is worth the upgrade!

If you wanted to be one of a kind you could just go S38+twin turbo; I don't think one exists yet and that is the Schnitzer/factory race spec from the CSL days. It would have to be the maddest and strongest L6 you could get,especially as these days the ECU (http://www.megasquirt.org) to run such a setup doesn't have to cost more than the car. :) Nick

[DanDombrowski]

How do you like the XC90? I love the way it looks on the outside, been considering it as a replacement for the Jeep GC.

[granit_silber]

I voted two. Although I'm really jonesing for a cooper and a friends '87 533 5-spd. I've pretty much decided that if my insurance company totals my e34, I'm walking up his drive with the check.

-ashley

[Zeuk in Oz]

How do you like the XC90? I love the way it looks on the outside, been considering it as a replacement for the Jeep GC.
Better than the Jeep, but don't waste your time.
Drive an X5 and you will never want to drive any other SUV.
If off-road ability & low range are required, look at a Discovery series 3 or even the just superseded W163 M class. Both have 7 seats.
The new Merc is apparently better off road but only has 5 seats.
There is also a new X5 due out any time which is a 7 seater - should be the ants pants.

[Rigmaster]

Rig

LOL How many is it? And how many are running?



I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that I may incriminate myself as a completely insane person. :)

Let's just say this- in the past 3 days I have purchased 2 cars, a '94 325i (wrecked in the right rear door) and a '95 318iA (not wrecked, but "blowed up sir!!")...... But, I also sold one car.......granted it was not even my car, and it was not even a BMW- it was an old POS Mazda that I sold on behalf of my Sister-in-law's father.



Bret.

[Bill R.]

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[Elekta]

How do you like the XC90? I love the way it looks on the outside, been considering it as a replacement for the Jeep GC.
Love it. It is the perfect mommy kid car. Car pool, car pool and more car pool. She's hating the thought of losing the 535ia, but it must goooo. Drove it today in S3. That is the sweetest motor.

[///M-Power 3\\\]

So far thes are what i own/have owned

E3: '72 Bavaria
E23: '82 745i Euro
E30: '88 325i
E32 89 735i, 89 735il
E34: '89 525i, 89 535i, '90 535i, '94 525i
E36 '93 325is, '94 325i, '95 325is, ' 98 M3

Other: Mercedes 500 SEC, '99 Lexus ES300, '95 Eclipse GSX

[Paul in NZ]

only two,well i have the 535 and Mary (wife) has a Daihatsu Sirion.She works right in the city,so its perfect little shopping/parking cart.The thing uses half the petrol of the 5 and with no weight and a 1.3 with varaible valve timing is surprisingly driveable.Its too small for me.As a hatch its also has more room for large boxes etc

[nizmainiac]

did have 2 but sold 1 to buy bits for the e34

[Fetch]

Currently I own just one, my own. I owned 2 at one point when I was trying to sell one. Here's the 'worst' my house has been :p :

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3438/carslt7.jpg
You can see my 750iL on the far right.
Four of those cars are gone, and a couple others have swapped around, leaving us with 5 cars if I'm at home, for 4 drivers.

[Gayle]

Currently I own just one, my own. I owned 2 at one point when I was trying to sell one. Here's the 'worst' my house has been :p :

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3438/carslt7.jpg
You can see my 750iL on the far right.
Four of those cars are gone, and a couple others have swapped around, leaving us with 5 cars if I'm at home, for 4 drivers.


But wait, where is your 530?

[Jr ///M5]

(Theme of Star Wars plays in the background)

only it's "Car Whores".....:D

Yeah, I know...I'm one too ;)

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

They are masterpieces of Bavarian engineering and craftsmanship.

[Fetch]

But wait, where is your 530?

That pic is over 2 years old, so I can only imagine where the 530 was at that point in time :) lol

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

I haven't seen a running X 1/9 in years!

Those must be the last

[Traian]

Can't wait to get a second car, with a manual. Love the 5: the V8, the seats, high speed handling, the sound... but when I'm going to school at 9am, by myself, sitting in traffic, for an hour, wathcin the mpg needle, it's painful :( 80% of the time I ride the bus. An E30 would be pefect, or a Mk1 GTI,... :)

[Atl530i]

2

One for cruising and one for work.

You can guess which one I take to work...

[TC535i]

3, all BMW's.

1995 540i 6-spd... daily driver type

1992 318is 5-spd... track/auto-x car (coilovers, supercharger, racing seats, harnesses, etc)

1990 535i 5-spd... in limbo, undecided whether or not to sell it, keep it, part it... :(

[Fetch]

I haven't seen a running X 1/9 in years!

Those must be the last

Wow, nice catch lol!
My dad still has the white/blue one (he's had it for 30+ years) and the green one was one of the 'first' X 1/9s imported to the US, it was sold awhile ago.

White/blue one runs great, not much is stock on it

[winfred]

always thought it would be fun to play with one with all of the abarth stuff on it


Wow, nice catch lol!
My dad still has the white/blue one (he's had it for 30+ years) and the green one was one of the 'first' X 1/9s imported to the US, it was sold awhile ago.

White/blue one runs great, not much is stock on it

[Jameseypoo]

A 99 Durango which was recently totalled (which I still drive) and a 92 525i. Soon to trade the Durango for a new paint job for the bimmer :)

[Jameseypoo]

A 99 Durango which was recently totalled (which I still drive) and a 92 525i. Soon to trade the Durango for a new paint job for the bimmer

[paul p (chi-town)]

Wow, nice catch lol!
My dad still has the white/blue one (he's had it for 30+ years) and the green one was one of the 'first' X 1/9s imported to the US, it was sold awhile ago.
White/blue one runs great, not much is stock on itWhich is the only reason it ran great.....what about the Cressida. I would rock that all day. Same engine as the supra *processing....processing*; straight six, turbo, stick, all Toyota parts = yummy. Talk about a sleeper.

ME? Just look down *grin*.
Jerry's in storage, not to see snow/salt/weather clueless drivers.
Helga's in final prep for sale.
This leaves 3, which is just right for 2 drivers...........considering the age of the whips. Equiped with snows over the past couple of days too *whew* still a little sore. Rolf is parked tho, winter tires toast, not quite slick at one end...but close. Carla & Thor's knobby (for her pleasure) rubber is quite fresh , Kelly and me both made it to work today....on time.

But seriously, two daily drivers that get decent mileage and a backup/major item hauler are required. A car is the only way either of us can make it to work.
When it's nice out the MR2 is a very practical toy, it can almost crack 30mpg. And Kelly can still rock the t-topped Nissan if she's feels like a sportier ride. That little beater doesn't look so hot, but the noise it makes runnin up to the 7800rpm redline...........orgasmic. 1st gear is just a tease, 2nd it stretches out a bit. The Toyota isn't quiet, but it's more buzzy not really a rich tone. Got some major grunt when the cams switch over tho, that's what counts.
Desperately want to chip the 3er, just to raise the fuel cut. I love the Supersprint; frees up a few hp and sounds great, very subtle for an aftermarket unit too.
Thor?
3 inch straight pipe, cat, no other muffling (besides a bit from the snail). Think big 4 banger turbo muscle car......


”Hang up & Drive!"
94 BMW 530iT&A 133K, ‘Helga’ ( for sale *sniff* )
92 BMW 325i 135K, ‘Rolf’ ( he’s baaack *whoohoo* hers *sigh* )
91 Volvo 745T 195K, ‘Thor’ ( 13 psi *smirk* roofrack )
93 Datsun NX2000 175K ‘Carla’ ( alive & thumpin *uNfff!* )
85 Toyoda MR2 125K ‘Jerry’ ( so fresh and so clean, clean *grin* )
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin.
Kinda makes the ‘Patriot Act’ an oxymoron, eh.......

[inkstom]

HAHA, I guess I will be the one to say it. I am relatively young (20) and own 4 cars currently (only paying insurance on 2).

First:
-93 GMC Sierra 5.7L- TOTALED
94 Chevy Silverado 4.3L
67 Chevy Malibu 6.3L-Needs new tranny
61 VW Beetle 1.3L-Sitting, waiting to become a dune buggy
94 BMW 530i

I have paid for all of them on my own except the 67 Malibu, Which my father gave to me the day I graduated from High School. (He gave my brother a guitar :D)

[Fetch]

Which is the only reason it ran great.....what about the Cressida. I would rock that all day. Same engine as the supra *processing....processing*; straight six, turbo, stick, all Toyota parts = yummy. Talk about a sleeper.

hey hey be nice to the Fiats :p

The Cressida was my first car, it was awesome. Non-Turbo version of the Supra engine....The headgasket went on it (kinda common at ~80,000 miles for the 7M-GE).....It was sold with that problem known & I have seen it running around town recently, so it must have received a new head gasket at some point.

[swenpro]

I've just got the bimmer for nice days and the ford exploder for rough weather/ manly stuff.

a ford for manly stuff?? lol ;)

[MPD47]

4 right now, though in a few days it will be down to 3, and by the end of the year hopefully 2. I fluctuate between 2-4. Not including the Jeep I share or my trailer.

[filip00]

i only own my own car. but in the family, everybody has their own car, which makes 3 cars in our house.

[Booster]

As much as I hate to admit it.....I own 13. Nothing really prestigeous in the stable.All are modified to some extent.
91'-GMC Syclone awd turbo truck
91'-525I m50 ACS'd
82'-Jeep Scrambler
61'-
62'-
63'-Lincoln Contenentals w/suicide doors
70'-Datsun 240-Z guards red
71'-Datsun 240-Z white
73'-Datsun 240-Z green turbo
74'-Datsun 260-Z white triple 44mm MIkunis
70'-Datsun 240-Z\\
71'-Datsun 240-Z// ---both becoming one as a widebody lengthwise and RB26DETT awd drivetrain
78'-Datsun 280-Z black

Earlier this year you couldhave added a 89'-Mazda RX-7 convertible too. But I turned it into 3 new aplliances..:)

Property taxes are beginning to make me want to thin the pack down and keep only about 5. I could lose the wharehouse lease and build a nice connected garage that way....and maybe get a life too.
...........V'