FYI FORD MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum / I broke my own laws several times recently...

**Posted by MS** 12/15/2018 10:50 PM

I sold my 2017 GT350.

Bought a foreign car. (Breaking of first rule, no foreign cars)
Got a 2018 four cylinder BMW 413i X drive convertible (Breaking of V8 rule).
At least it has rear wheel drive, actually all wheel drive, but rear wheels do most of the work.

Roads around here have max 60 mph limits and are single lane each way.
Twisty turny hill country roads, with very few passing zones.
Locals drive AT LEAST five mph under the speed limit.
More fun to drive a slow car fast than driving a fast car slow.
MFA did not fit the Recarro seat very comfortably.
Yes, I am on drugs.
No, it is not April 1.

**Posted by Bolted to Floor** 12/15/2018 11:09 PM

Glad to see you got something you can use. BMW’s are fun cars, but they want to be TOUCHED!! I think it goes with the ultimate driving experience!

**Posted by Ron68** 12/16/2018 2:22 AM

From MustangSteve to Beamer Boy. Sad. Where do we hold the wake........?

**Posted by Chaplin** 12/16/2018 8:34 AM

Say it ain't so!

**Posted by BTaylor** 12/16/2018 8:40 AM

Beamer Steve just doesn't have the same ring.....

**Posted by BTaylor** 12/16/2018 8:42 AM

Beamer Steve just doesn't have the same ring.....

**Posted by HudginJ3** 12/16/2018 9:42 AM

I guess Beamer Boy or BS sounds better than Porch Pooch?

**Posted by Rudi** 12/16/2018 9:43 AM

Achtung - - vas is das?

**Posted by Bentworker** 12/16/2018 10:08 AM

What did you buy?

430ix?

Did you open the hood and count spark plugs yet? Straight 6s are kind of BMW’s thing.

Congrats on the car, as much crap gets talked about BMWs they are actually fun, predictable handling cars. If I was going to buy a car right now and had different spending habits it would probably be a BMW M2 comp.

**Posted by josh-kebob** 12/16/2018 11:23 AM

Keep it until the warranty is about to expire....

**Posted by Raymond_B** 12/16/2018 11:41 AM

josh-kebob wrote:
Keep it until the warranty is about to expire....

Seriously! Although I bet the same could be said for the GT-350.

**Posted by MS** 12/16/2018 8:01 PM

Turns out it is a 430i X Drive convertible. Shows what I know about them. If’n I could see any spark plugs, I would guess there are four under there.
Not. A 413, as previously posted.

**Posted by Bentworker** 12/16/2018 8:06 PM

LOL…
It is a 6 cyl.

The AWD in those things is actually pretty good. Enjoy the new toy!

**Posted by Hornman** 12/16/2018 8:43 PM

A Beemer 4 series vert, a Dodge truck, and you live in Hippy Hollow. Who are you and what have you done with Mustang Steve?

**Posted by Green Hornet** 12/17/2018 5:24 AM

BMW = Beat My Wallet (take Josh's advice) 🤑

**Posted by Greg B** 12/17/2018 10:26 AM

I think instead of commenting, Im going to steal the picture of your former Shelby, and find some way to put it my facebook page. Shelbys and pink flamingos.

**Posted by Don** 12/17/2018 11:03 AM

But (tt) view still nice

[img]https://cache.bmwusa.com/cosy.arox?pov=walkaround&brand=WBBM&vehicle=194O&client=byo&paint=P0A83&fabric=FKCL3&sa=S02A5,S0302,S0321,S0322,S0387,S03AG,S03L8,S0465,S0508,S0521,S0552,S05A1,S05AC,S05DL,S05DP,S06WA,S07AC&quality=70&bkgnd=transparent&RESP=PNG&angle=160&pov=walkaround,close[/img]

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**Posted by rpm** 12/17/2018 12:38 PM

Bentworker wrote:
LOL…
It is a 6 cyl.

Those straight 6 bmw's have a ton of torque and are pretty much fool proof. The turbo models on the other hand...

**Posted by Steve69** 12/17/2018 2:08 PM

No shame in that! I bought fords in late 80s and early 90s with nothing but troubles. Went to GM from Mid 90s to 2005. I bought extended warranties on all of them and used it and more. AC compressors, Head Gaskets, Intake Gaskets, Wheel Bearings. After 100K it was on my dime. The Head gaskets were done X2 on my Vans and 2 of my Cars. Im driving KIA for my daily drivers now. There not a muscle car for sure but I get to work with no break downs and I get there safely. Id buy a Silverado, F150 and Mustang. That would be the only late model I would consider by Ford or GM.

Last edited by Steve69 (12/17/2018 2:09 PM)

**Posted by MS** 12/17/2018 9:18 PM

FOUR cylinder twin turbo. About same hp and torque as 5.0 foxbody had.
Four series Steve...

**Posted by Vicfonz** 12/18/2018 11:54 AM

dooooooohhhhh!!

**Posted by hardwayfirst** 12/28/2018 12:12 PM

Had to repair blown head gasket on my sister's BMW. 5 headbolts came out with the threads from the block. Neighbor came over to see who was swearing in German. Told her that BMW stood for Bavarian Manure Wagon. They are a nice car though especially when they're still under warranty!

**Posted by Gaba** 12/28/2018 2:16 PM

STEVE!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we ban you from here?

**Posted by Bentworker** 12/28/2018 2:23 PM

Since the 80’s BMW has had the series followed by displacement. I wonder why they made the decision to give up on that standard? Has to be a status thing...

I stand corrected in the engine. That would be a fun 4cyl to get from a wrecking yard and stuff in a 70’s BMW 2002.

How’s the car treating you?

**Posted by Bolted to Floor** 12/28/2018 9:08 PM

We’ve hauled plenty of stuff in Sheryl’s 325. She picked up a truck lid and brought it home. It was a winter day and she had to have the top down. Glad it has seat warmers!! We also have a picture around here somewhere of bringing home the bamboo plants. They were about 8’ y’all. Got all kinds of looks on the way home. Bought 4 and had to make 2 trips.