BMW had to toss money on the hood to move Z4Ms due to the economic downturn (06-08), wonder if folks are reigning in their spending somewhat as a precaution.

Ford Mustang Cross - because the marketing team at Mitsubishi already bowed to the CUV/SUV overlords with the trash Eclipse Cross

This is what happens when you buy the first car after college - second car purchase was an 07' BMW z4M.

Glad you made it out OK and are headed towards more fulfilling adventures! Do let us know if we can assist in moving some of those projects off your hands...

Most definitely - still cannot beat that classic design.

TE37s looks GREAT! Ugh, I think we need to need to amend all enthusiasts need a second Daily Driver to all enthusiast need a DD, weekend sports car and off-road vehicle. 

How has the car held up? Surprised to hear the warranty has paid itself out so quickly - speaking in strictly BMW terms the E91 and N52 are well-built and stand the test of time.

We sold our Mazda 3 5-door to Shift (similar operation), took me 45 minutes on a weeknight and their price beat Carmax by $3000 and the dealer by $1500 - for a car that was not in pristine shape.

Entering the grocery store without a plan is what usually causes poor purchases, a 2nd trip or takeout. That and shopping at a grocery store I really have no business being in (Whole Foods, etc.)

I too own an E91 MT, nice choice!

YES

Your move BMW

The correct answer is there is no reason to buy a subcompact crossover, they are terrible cars.

The CX-5 is not a small crossover, whereas the useless CX-3 is. 

Since when are we about following the reader’s “requirements”? This is a perfect example where a hatchback/wagon/sedan is a better buy and meets everything but the i like to be up high bs.

Bingo - buy a hatchback and come to grips with the fact that being lifted slightly, heavier and having less cargo room is not a solid purchase choice.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Awesome to see the factory and enthusiasts deliver these bad-ass rides.

I complete a lot of maintenance myself, yet the owner of the local BMW performance shop knew me on a first name basis in a matter of months. The last time I called he proclaimed “it’s been too long, have you been driving your cars!?”

FCP Euro + free replacement is your friend. Sadly they do not carry all items.