In couple years.... ( 2,3 or even 5 years from now)

leejoobin · 01-15-2008, 02:03 AM

What's going to be your next car???
Unless you switch cars every couple month, i think 2,3 or even 5 years from now is good number???
As for me currently I'm driving 06 e90 325i, and i've been thinking that i want e46 m3 vert as my next car.
I know it'll be used and is bit old now,,, and will be older in couple years.
But I've always wanted a M car and also convertibe so i think the e46 will be perfect. and will definitely be affordable at that time.
it'll be nice if some of you shared your thoughts about your next car.

(put this in General Automotive since some people might not want another bmw.)

islandbimmer · 01-15-2008, 02:16 AM

Trinity HK electric SUV

Corsis · 01-15-2008, 02:47 AM

I dont know if it will be to replace my 335xi coupe, but i am very interested in the rumored BMW roadster to compete with the Miata. Should weigh around 2800lbs and come with 4cyl engines, ideal as i want a roadster next.

Couch · 01-15-2008, 11:14 AM

More than likely my next car will be something fuel efficient. As I will likely be driving around all day, I'll need it to be. So I'll park the 3er in the garage. Probably will have something before the end of the year.

Hawkeye · 01-15-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsis

I dont know if it will be to replace my 335xi coupe, but i am very interested in the rumored BMW roadster to compete with the Miata. Should weigh around 2800lbs and come with 4cyl engines, ideal as i want a roadster next.

Why not just get a real car.. like a M Roadster?

I want to get an M Coupe and FX45 sometime in the near future...

CnoteMD · 01-15-2008, 11:52 AM

Current:
2006 BMW 330i (mine)
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T (wife)

Plans within the next year:
2006 BMW 330i (mine)
Infiniti FX35 (wife)
Porsche 997 Carerra S (mine)

Plans within the next 3 years
BMW 335i (with Dinan upgrades) vs M3
Infiniti FX35
Porsche 997 Turbo

Year's_End · 01-15-2008, 10:56 PM

If all goes well, maybe it'd be time to upgrade to an M/AMG/RS model. I'd probably buy a used one; let someone else take the brunt of the depreciation and will most likely end up with an M3 saloon (w/ the DCT) or C63. If I had a choice I'd get the former in Silverstone II or the latter in white. The C is damn good looking in white.

Hell, I'd seriously consider an S5 as my next car even. If BMW makes a 5 series that's a little more aggressive looking in the future then hell, maybe even one of those. Maybe even a next gen 3 series. I'm up for that. It's really hard to tell to be honest because I figure depreciation will make up a huge factor in the buying process with all of these higher end models.

Corsis · 01-16-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Why not just get a real car.. like a M Roadster?

I want to get an M Coupe and FX45 sometime in the near future...

Money. Next car i just want a cheap fun little roadster. I think between my C4 corvette, 335xi and M3 i have enough real cars.

UltimateBMW · 01-16-2008, 12:43 AM

Current: 2001 330ci
Within 1 year: e92 M3 w/ DCT
Within 5 years: Same e92 M3 w/ DCT

It's a keeper!

NaTuReB0Y · 01-16-2008, 12:44 AM

in a few years.......forget cars....

i'm getting me a boat.........

spacedogg · 01-16-2008, 01:18 AM

Yachtpost.com?

Hmm...in 1.5 years (when lease is up) likely will just take car in and get a newer E90...maybe get a 335i this time around. Nothing major.

In 5 years...would like to get into the the Porsche lineup...but we'll see.

vladinecko · 01-16-2008, 01:41 AM

M3. i'll be placing my order in january of 2010 for march delivery. i don't know what's gonna be around in 2012 so i'm not predicting that far but i'll be replacing the M3 with something else in march of that year.

Oz · 01-16-2008, 01:49 AM

I plan to keep my car for 3-4 more years then I might look into a 5 series, X5/X6, or a new 3 series coupe convertible. I will also look into a Mercedes E or a CLS.

BMWJZ4 · 01-16-2008, 01:55 AM

i may look at the 1 series, the audi tt 3.2 coupe, or the new Z models

jaiman · 01-16-2008, 10:57 AM

GTR or M3 or C63 this December or January.

5 years from now, I have no clue what will be out but I know generally what I'd be looking at. If I have kids probably an SUV (todays equivalent: Cayenne GTS) and the next M3 as a fun car. No kids opens up a world of possibility, and I could see us having 3 cars, an SUV for winter/crappy weather, a convertible that my wife would drive mainly (todays equivalent: slk 55 amg) and something like a 911 Turbo or GTR V-Spec etc.

jetblk328i · 01-16-2008, 05:05 PM

A8 or 7 series or S6.

JEllis · 01-16-2008, 05:10 PM

BMW's are always fun and easy to love if you take care of them. I still love my ten year old E36 M. I dont think I could sell it.

My next car is either a new M3 or GTR. I have deposits on both.

After, I am expecting sports cars to become much lighter and more fuel efficient. Small and light diesel turbo 4bangers made from exotic composites that are not quite as exotic in the future. Just my guess....

ArmyBimmerDude · 01-16-2008, 05:36 PM

A MK V Toyota Supra....wishful thinking.

I'm never selling my 335.

bartman32 · 01-16-2008, 06:46 PM

I'll still be driving this e92 335i but hopefully by then I'll be moving my wife out of the Ford Freestyle and into a new BMW crossover.

leejoobin · 01-16-2008, 07:40 PM

so....
EVERYONE is looking for a very nice upgrade.
i see many porsche, e92 m3, gtr.
and couple fuel efficient cars, boats, audis.

Last E92 M3 · 01-16-2008, 09:29 PM

GTR atm...

epbrown · 01-16-2008, 11:10 PM

In 5 years, I expect to still have my M Coupe. What I'm looking for in the next year is a suitable daily driver, but I might go back a bit and get an E39 540i 6-spd with sport package. Other candidates are a 335xi, 535xi, or X3 3.0si.

01-15-2008, 02:03 AM	#1
leejoobin help 109 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	In couple years.... ( 2,3 or even 5 years from now) What's going to be your next car??? Unless you switch cars every couple month, i think 2,3 or even 5 years from now is good number??? As for me currently I'm driving 06 e90 325i, and i've been thinking that i want e46 m3 vert as my next car. I know it'll be used and is bit old now,,, and will be older in couple years. But I've always wanted a M car and also convertibe so i think the e46 will be perfect. and will definitely be affordable at that time. it'll be nice if some of you shared your thoughts about your next car. (put this in General Automotive since some people might not want another bmw.)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-15-2008, 02:16 AM	#2
islandbimmer First Lieutenant 17 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Canada iTrader: (1)	Trinity HK electric SUV
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-15-2008, 02:47 AM	#3
Corsis Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 98 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New City, NY iTrader: (0)	I dont know if it will be to replace my 335xi coupe, but i am very interested in the rumored BMW roadster to compete with the Miata. Should weigh around 2800lbs and come with 4cyl engines, ideal as i want a roadster next.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-15-2008, 11:14 AM	#4
Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	More than likely my next car will be something fuel efficient. As I will likely be driving around all day, I'll need it to be. So I'll park the 3er in the garage. Probably will have something before the end of the year.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-15-2008, 11:52 AM	#6
CnoteMD Commander in Chief 38 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Current: 2006 BMW 330i (mine) 2001 Volvo S60 2.4T (wife) Plans within the next year: 2006 BMW 330i (mine) Infiniti FX35 (wife) Porsche 997 Carerra S (mine) Plans within the next 3 years BMW 335i (with Dinan upgrades) vs M3 Infiniti FX35 Porsche 997 Turbo __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-15-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1232 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	If all goes well, maybe it'd be time to upgrade to an M/AMG/RS model. I'd probably buy a used one; let someone else take the brunt of the depreciation and will most likely end up with an M3 saloon (w/ the DCT) or C63. If I had a choice I'd get the former in Silverstone II or the latter in white. The C is damn good looking in white. Hell, I'd seriously consider an S5 as my next car even. If BMW makes a 5 series that's a little more aggressive looking in the future then hell, maybe even one of those. Maybe even a next gen 3 series. I'm up for that. It's really hard to tell to be honest because I figure depreciation will make up a huge factor in the buying process with all of these higher end models. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 12:43 AM	#9
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 423 Rep 3,287 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Current: 2001 330ci Within 1 year: e92 M3 w/ DCT Within 5 years: Same e92 M3 w/ DCT It's a keeper! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 12:44 AM	#10
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 366 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	in a few years.......forget cars.... i'm getting me a boat......... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 01:18 AM	#11
spacedogg Colonel 203 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Yachtpost.com? Hmm...in 1.5 years (when lease is up) likely will just take car in and get a newer E90...maybe get a 335i this time around. Nothing major. In 5 years...would like to get into the the Porsche lineup...but we'll see.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 01:41 AM	#12
vladinecko Brigadier General 299 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	M3. i'll be placing my order in january of 2010 for march delivery. i don't know what's gonna be around in 2012 so i'm not predicting that far but i'll be replacing the M3 with something else in march of that year. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 01:49 AM	#13
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I plan to keep my car for 3-4 more years then I might look into a 5 series, X5/X6, or a new 3 series coupe convertible. I will also look into a Mercedes E or a CLS. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#14
BMWJZ4 Captain 49 Rep 683 Posts Drives: '12 Fiat 500 Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: SI, NY iTrader: (0)	i may look at the 1 series, the audi tt 3.2 coupe, or the new Z models
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 10:57 AM	#15
jaiman Captain 22 Rep 658 Posts Drives: very fast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	GTR or M3 or C63 this December or January. 5 years from now, I have no clue what will be out but I know generally what I'd be looking at. If I have kids probably an SUV (todays equivalent: Cayenne GTS) and the next M3 as a fun car. No kids opens up a world of possibility, and I could see us having 3 cars, an SUV for winter/crappy weather, a convertible that my wife would drive mainly (todays equivalent: slk 55 amg) and something like a 911 Turbo or GTR V-Spec etc.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 05:05 PM	#16
jetblk328i Colonel 324 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	A8 or 7 series or S6.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 05:10 PM	#17
JEllis Major General 547 Rep 5,496 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	BMW's are always fun and easy to love if you take care of them. I still love my ten year old E36 M. I dont think I could sell it. My next car is either a new M3 or GTR. I have deposits on both. After, I am expecting sports cars to become much lighter and more fuel efficient. Small and light diesel turbo 4bangers made from exotic composites that are not quite as exotic in the future. Just my guess.... __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 05:36 PM	#18
ArmyBimmerDude Major General 156 Rep 5,497 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	A MK V Toyota Supra....wishful thinking. I'm never selling my 335. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
bartman32 Colonel 108 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I'll still be driving this e92 335i but hopefully by then I'll be moving my wife out of the Ford Freestyle and into a new BMW crossover.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 07:40 PM	#20
leejoobin help 109 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	so.... EVERYONE is looking for a very nice upgrade. i see many porsche, e92 m3, gtr. and couple fuel efficient cars, boats, audis.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 09:29 PM	#21
Last E92 M3 Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	GTR atm...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-16-2008, 11:10 PM	#22
epbrown Colonel 63 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	In 5 years, I expect to still have my M Coupe. What I'm looking for in the next year is a suitable daily driver, but I might go back a bit and get an E39 540i 6-spd with sport package. Other candidates are a 335xi, 535xi, or X3 3.0si.
	Appreciate 0 Quote