What Is Your Favorite BMW?

I will never forget my 5er E12 – loved everything about her.

One of the cars I own is a 1998 BMW E36 318i Auto Saloon, and I have to say its one of my favourite cars, let alone BMW’s, is this car! Sure its not a performance car, but what is its is a beautifully made, elegant, super reliable and economical vehicle I’ve experienced! For me the E36 range is generally undervalued in comparison to cars like the earlier E30, or a Mercedes-Benz 190E, however, I think that will change.

Well, I would say that BMW M3 E30 is the ideal car for me. Classic, an original racing car which, in my opinion, is still superior to it’s newer versions.

I love my E46 Touring but my dream BMW would be an e28 M5 or an e30 M3. In reality my next one will be a 2002ti.

The M1, one of my favorite cars ever, not just my favorite BMW

“Its alot like nothing else”

Do you remember that 2-seater M-bread van? What was it called, M-coupe, or something? That’s may all time favorite BMW. That thing was nutty.

Since we all love the classics, I’ll pick something a bit more modern. The E31 is my favourite BMW. Here it is in possibly its ultimate production form, the Alpina B12 5.7 coupe.

e28 535is. Its M30 Big Six engine has to be one of the best power plants of all time, and the styling keeps getting better with age. With that enormous air dam countered by the subtle trunk mounted spoiler, one has the impression that this flavor is the one the designers had in mind from the beginning. Much more purposeful appearance and presence than the e30. Because of its relative commonality at time of sale and now comparatively scarce numbers, one even has the basis of an argument as to its greater exclusivity than an M5.

My wife thinks I’m nuts but I’ve got 6 cars, 3 of which are BMW’s and hopefully more. My daily is a 2003 E39 540i touring and I never thought I would say this but I’ve come to love these wagons. My previous E39 was a ’00 M5 but for some strange reason my 540it feels faster and stronger. My dream family mover would be a E61 M5 wagon! While I’m still dreaming I’ll take a M1 or 507 as well!

As for my other BMWs, I still have my first BMW that my dad handed down to me during high school, a 1981 320i. It may not be the prettiest or fastest but it’s been in my family since new. It has a special place in my heart and I have a hard time parting ways with it.

Lastly, my pride and joy is my 1971 E9 2800csa. I was very fortunate to find this beauty from a friend of mine who grew tired of it. I don’t know how anyone can grow tired of the beautiful lines of an E9. It’s heart has been transplanted with a Euro 3.0csi with a 4-speed manual but everything else is still original except for the paint. Every time I turn the ignition, it puts a nice big smile on my face. As you can see, it’s kinda hard to just pick one.

Here’s my baby.

My favorite is the E28. I absolutely adore them. So last week I spent all my seventeen year-old earnings on this gorgeous ’88 535is. Was it a smart investment? No. Is it a headturner? Not quite yet. Is it “bitchin”? Most definitely

E28 M5. Hand-built, subtle yet aggressive design, and a beautiful sounding straight-6 all come together in a 4-door sedan with supercar-level performance for the era. The rarity factor is a kind of cool too, with only about 1200 brought to the US. I don’t see many come for sale, but when they do they aren’t nearly as expensive as a similar condition E30 M3.

The E46 because I’ve been living with it for a while and it grew on me like no other car. I’m just saying that if i had enough money I would go for a mint 325Ci or a 328Ci to replace my 320 rather than a newer one. And at some point, I would also like to own a Z4 ( 2.5 M54 )

I actually dreamt that I had a stripped-out M1 last night, so it’d have to be that.

Another day it’d be a tweaked E9. Or i’d miss the simplicity, usability and fun of my old E30 318is.