Well it happened yesterday. My parents traded in my 2001 330ci for a clk500. I was unaware of the deal and I just came home with my car gone and they told me. I am really happy but I am going to miss my first car A LOT!!!! I hope I like the clk. The BMW was an awesome car to me and I am going to miss it a lot! I will still be up here reading about BMW's all the time because they are my all time favorite. I want to hear everyone's comments about it, so let me know, good or bad! Thanks
Traded in the 330ci for a CLK 500
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Yeah, that is my biggest fear is the handling. My mom has a 2000 E class with 4matic and it does decently around turns. That is awd for ya, but I will always still be a hardcore BMW fan and will admire everyone that graces my presence on the road. I think what I am going to like a lot more about the Benz is the power, 302 hp is pretty nice. But still it ain't no BMW!! I will be back in the future....
ya, it would be cool to see some pics...i know what u mean about giving up cars...i had to give up my first car after a month cuz my parents didn't want me to have a coupe and wanted to get me a sedan and it was downgrading from a 2001 330Ci Coupe to a 2004 325i there were good and bad's of the trade, but i miss my 330Ci cuz it was my first, even though i had it for a short amount of time
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sell the car, take the money, and buy lots of beer to "study" with. to tool around campus, buy a bike and ride to class. you'll save a hell of a lot of money on those campus parking tickets.
then, if you absolutely have to have a car to take out on weekends, buy some big ass beater of a car or van. it's not what kind of car you drive, it's how many of your buddies, and girls, you can cart around......mainly the second.
then, if you absolutely have to have a car to take out on weekends, buy some big ass beater of a car or van. it's not what kind of car you drive, it's how many of your buddies, and girls, you can cart around......mainly the second.
Guys will hate it, chicks will dig it.
Honestly, though, parents should not be buying their kids brand new BMWs
and Mercedes, that's something young people should strive for, a goal to
achieve, no?
If I was 20 years old, I would disagree on a personal level, but I think the
above is an honest take.
Anyway, best of luck with the new ride, and try not to take it for granted.![[thumb]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumb.gif "Thumbs Up [thumb]")
Honestly, though, parents should not be buying their kids brand new BMWs
and Mercedes, that's something young people should strive for, a goal to
achieve, no?
If I was 20 years old, I would disagree on a personal level, but I think the
above is an honest take.
Anyway, best of luck with the new ride, and try not to take it for granted.
Congrats on the new ride! Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you planning to trade in that 2001 330Ci for an E46 M3? Don't get me wrong, I love Mercedes and they are great cars and they have been around me my whole life (my parents are MB whores), but as a 19-20 year old, I would definitely take the E46 M3 over the CLK500. In any case, the CLK500 is really good for cruising around and stuff...share some pictures with us!
Hey LoMo987!! Congrats, but you will miss your Bimmer. After 15 Benzes we now have 3 new BMWs, and cannot imagine going back to the star. The CLK is slick though, so you should enjoy it. Why would they trade your ci without you knowing???
A little advice....be so careful with the Ash interior. I very recently traded my 2003 E-Class for my 2004 330cic. My E had Ash...you must clean it weekly, and be careful entering and exiting the car...one light touch of a shoe marks the cloth that is on the door sills, carpets, where the pedals are, etc.. Just be careful...no joke... Ash interior is a full time job cleaning!!!
Anyway Good Luck, and enjoy the 302 hp![[:D]](/images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin [:D]")
A little advice....be so careful with the Ash interior. I very recently traded my 2003 E-Class for my 2004 330cic. My E had Ash...you must clean it weekly, and be careful entering and exiting the car...one light touch of a shoe marks the cloth that is on the door sills, carpets, where the pedals are, etc.. Just be careful...no joke... Ash interior is a full time job cleaning!!!
Anyway Good Luck, and enjoy the 302 hp
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William330 said:
Guys will hate it, chicks will dig it.
But damn, that's a nice surprise. Wish my parents would do something like that for me. Course, my dad works his ass off for me and my family so I can't exactly complain.
And Merc autos don't suck. They're just not as fun as a stickshift... well, a BMW stickshift. Not all stickshifts are equally made. They're really smooth tho. One of the best autos.