My first BMW - What's yours?

[SpeedyATL]

No pics unfortunately, but my first bmw in 1991 was a 1986 535is 5 spd in cinnabar red with black interior. What a great car....

[David Jackson]

Interesting to read people's first BMW's. Had a few too many to recall them all now, my first was a (don't know the model number just learning these things) UK x reg 5 series. Since then had 4 more 5's 3 3's which were all coupe's all being company cars. As I say too many to list now. Worst was my X5 hybrid, just did not get along with it. The best? That's easy my current one, a G80 fab car my retirement present to myself.

[SpeedyATL]

Congrats on retirement David. That's great! I'm about 9 years behind you. My incoming m440cv is my pre retirement gift to myself as the wife and i are going to do some heavy traveling once i pull the ripcord.

[Russell05]

I currently own and drive a LAND ROVER FREELANDER - HSE AUTO 2.2 -it is all singing and dancing - it comes with a sports gearbox and has been a fantastic car - the leather in it is superb! The car comes with heated front seats, a leather heated steering wheel and SAT NAV - and a 20gb HARD DRIVE so I can save all my favourite albums. I am thinking of part - exchanging for a OUTLANDER PHEV but having test driven it I was disappointed with the quality.
It has a 30 mile electric range and a 2.0 litre engine - petrol. So I have moved onto the BMW 5 Series - E range - which also does 30 miles on the battery.

What I need to know is does the SE come with:
1. Heated seats
2. Heated steering wheel
3. HARD DRIVE for saving music and USB PORT?
4. Leather Seats

I know the trims are SE / M / M SPORT - my issue is the SE is cheaper than the M and M SPORT models but is the SE basic? My journey to work is a 16 mile round trip - so will the BMW cover 16 miles in electric - while I have on my music - heating etc? Is it nice to drive because having driven LAND ROVERS for 15 years - 3 in total - should I get a BMW 5 series - or just stick with my FREELANDER?

I am thinking of buying a 2018 model - I always buy 2nd hand cars - with low mileage though - under 25,000 MILES and there are plenty available. Another question I would want to ask is - the 2018 SE was 40,000 brand new and in 2022 it is down to 25,000 - why is that?

Many Thanks for any reply - but I am not a BMW owner and would like to what these cars are like - is really worth buying the BMW - M 5 SERIES or will the SE serve my needs!

[mdezelak]

2013, F20 120xd

[explosiverain]

1997 M3 Coupe

[shaneguags]

2017 BMW M2 ! this is my 3rd car, previously came from a 2018 Audi S3 🙌

[f44slegers]

My first BMW.

It isnt the most popular BMW out there and yes its front only,
but honestly, I'm loving it.

[Justao]

My first BMW was 2007 e92 320d followed by 2012 e92 335d, then G30 530d and now f91 M8

[eliphil]

My very first BMW is on its way across the pond 550I Berdina Grey, cant wait!

[racerbruce]

2006: New 2006 X3 XDrive white exterior with camel interior (sold)
2010: Used 2007 Z4M Roadster Imola Red with black interior (still with me)
2011: New 2010 325 XDrive 4 door graphite exterior with black interior (sold)
2021: New 2021 X3 XDive Glacier Silver Metallic with Cognac interior (newbie)

[85Shark]

I purchased my first BMW in September 1985. It was a 635CSi 5mt Delphin Grey/Pearl Beige. I have owned it for 36+ years and it's still going strong. Here are a couple of recent photos --

[Johnwee]

Learned driving with the E90 320d of my dad. My first one was E87 120d, after a defect high pressure pump i went with an e46 330i wich dive me nuts with vibrations

Right now im owning an F31 330d RWD, the best car i ever had

[witzfl]

325e 1985. Cosmos Blue. Manual. Loved it. Then went away from BMW; babies. Boats and job, etc. 540i 2018, and now waiting on X7, I am back.

[jmg]

My very first car was the first car I ever drove, and it was a 1979 E21 320i. No, I'm not THAT old, it was an old car even when I had it! It had all kinds of problems and it finally died after being abused by my 16 year old self. Needless to say I went with cheaper Japanese cars and, VW and Audi before finally coming back to BMW 18 or 19 years later:

1978 320i (picture isn't mine)
2013 328i
2015 i3 REx
2016 340i
2016 M3 Base
2018 i3 BV
2018 M3 CS
2019 I3 BEV (not pictured)
2022 M4 Competition X_Drive (awaiting delivery in the next few weeks)

[TwoBimmer]

2014 X1 I bought for my wife. We were looking for a safe, affordable, well built small SUV. Went from that to a 2018 X2. Now we have 2021 X3. Great car. Just bought a 430i for me. I guess we are hooked now

[spacegray528]

Mine was 2000 e46 320d, I actually thought it was fast back then 🤣.

[Tethys]

Mine is a 2020 M8 Competition.

[Ghostrider641]

My first, 1982 528i, great little car that really drove well on the autobahn. Purchased used in ‘84 in Wurzburg. Had Recaro seats and drove it as far as Berlin, never a hiccup….that was my last one, until my new one arrives this year sometime.

[mikeanz]

Worked for "the competition" for almost 20 year until moving to New Zealand. Black Sapphire Metallic 2008 123d.

[NGT2]

Always wanted one and just got my first one the day before Christmas. 2018 540i. Just did about a 500 mile round trip this weekend with a lot of scenic route and it was phenomenal. I'm hooked.

[lauril]

Bought a E60 530xd as my first daily, then a E36 328i