My special car, my "Beams"

PMKeates

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On 11 June 2006, I bought her. A 330i Sport "Individual". Individual in the literal as well as technical sense, she is a fabulous metallic gold, with a matching "bumble bee" style interior. I adore it, and most everyone who sees it in person are very complimentary of her appearance.

To drive her, to me, is something special. Glances from most people while going slow, and often outright stares when letting the roar of the sweet straight-six be heard by all around. A most perfect weight distribution and a chassis of engeering brilliance, it is an experience that I would never knowlingly forgoe. She is a ballerina - supple, poised and effortless.

All her grace is so well complemented by the awesome power of the M54B30. The 2979 cc, near 250 hp drive unit is astonishingly versatile. Power is fantastically linear, delivery is amazingly smooth - I consider her a masterpiece of engineering, if not a masterpiece complete.

Beams:

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And now, I've decided that we are to part ways. A recent emotional conversation means that I've taken a look at my life, and it was focused around my car. I do not want to be an extension to it. I do not want to be only my car's keeper. I love this car. I love it so much. But I've decided that the love affair must end. The car isn't right for me at this point in my life. I'm 20 and don't really know where I am going. The things I desire at this stage of my existence extend beyond the (Definitely unnecessary, for all the girls who are interested) penis extension that the car is. I have done something though. I will always be able to look back, always be able to say that at 19, I owned a special BMW, a special 330i. A car that will live on in my mind with the fondest of memories and was owned the most heartfelt desire.

I thought as people who have followed my vehicle ownership career, you could all be some of the first to know.

Thanks for reading :)
 
PMKeates said:
On 11 June 2006, I bought her. A 330i Sport "Individual". Individual in the literal as well as technical sense, she is a fabulous metallic gold, with a matching "bumble bee" style interior. I adore it, and most everyone who sees it in person are very complimentary of her appearance.

To drive her, to me, is something special. Glances from most people while going slow, and often outright stares when letting the roar of the sweet straight-six be heard by all around. A most perfect weight distribution and a chassis of engeering brilliance, it is an experience that I would never knowlingly forgoe. She is a ballerina - supple, poised and effortless.

All her grace is so well complemented by the awesome power of the M54B30. The 2979 cc, near 250 hp drive unit is astonishingly versatile. Power is fantastically linear, delivery is amazingly smooth - I consider her a masterpiece of engineering, if not a masterpiece complete.

Beams:





And now, I've decided that we are to part ways. A recent emotional conversation means that I've taken a look at my life, and it was focused around my car. I do not want to be an extension to it. I do not want to be only my car's keeper. I love this car. I love it so much. But I've decided that the love affair must end. The car isn't right for me at this point in my life. I'm 20 and don't really know where I am going. The things I desire at this stage of my existence extend beyond the (Definitely unnecessary, for all the girls who are interested) penis extension that the car is. I have done something though. I will always be able to look back, always be able to say that at 19, I owned a special BMW, a special 330i. A car that will live on in my mind with the fondest of memories and was owned the most heartfelt desire.

I thought as people who have followed my vehicle ownership career, you could all be some of the first to know.

Thanks for reading :)
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GAY :p
 
I do have to worry about how attached you seem to be with this car, yes its a very nice car and i agree that the yellow interior is very nice "in the flesh"...

But christ man - its a car :p

Whats the real deal anyway matey? starting on the property ladder or something? :)
 
You've had a 330 at 19, fair play thats impressive.

Shes nice, but cars are very unimportant compared to some things in life, do what you need to do mate. :)
 
merlin said:
Bye bye funny coloured car.

So anyway - what's the score? Was it costing too much to run? :(
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Not really. It certainly isn't too much, but it certainly isn't cheap. I did somehow fool myself in to thinking I was a low mileage driver, but I've managed to maintain a 25k/year average! Obviously there's a sizeable wedge of cash tied in to the car, that I feel could be better used elsewhere in my life. If I was 35, I'd keep her. For definite. But at 20, I feel like I've so much more to do.
 
jamoor said:
how did you get insured on it and for how much?
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I got insured on it quite easily - through Admiral Insurance Services. They will insure a 16 year old on a 330 - they have no age restriction for this car.

Last year was £2,400, this year is due to be £1,700 in late January/early Feb.
 
Jez said:
I do have to worry about how attached you seem to be with this car, yes its a very nice car and i agree that the yellow interior is very nice "in the flesh"...

But christ man - its a car :p

Whats the real deal anyway matey? starting on the property ladder or something? :)
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I become very attached, emotionally, to people and objects that are close to me. It's an interesting personality trait, and is why I have few friends. But with those friends I have a most close and resilient relationship.

The real deal is wherever life takes me. I believe you're starting on the property ladder yourself atm (Or I completely misinterpret most posts you make :p ), and it's the sort of thing that would be much more beneficial in carving myself out a life than owning a fantastic car. It's more of a realisation that there are greater things in the world to be had :)
 
D4VE said:
You've had a 330 at 19, fair play thats impressive.

Shes nice, but cars are very unimportant compared to some things in life, do what you need to do mate. :)
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Yeah, I can always remember the achievement. I worked hard to get her, and I feel like getting her was most of the excitement for me.

Thanks for the support :)
 
Really sad to hear this :(

Can't help thinking its a bit pointless - if you had an RX7, or a Supra Turbo, or something exotic then I would understand your position but you have one of the finest all rounder, everyday cars there is. I can't think of many better, regular cars to live with.

What will you possibly replace it with? Who knows but I reckon in a years time you will look back on this decision with nothing but regret, especially as you could easily be spending similar money if you buy a 'duffer' of a regular hatchback for £5k that needs repairs.

I urge you to reconsider, especially as you will find selling this car difficult and you'll be quite shocked at the amount you'll have lost.
 
PMKeates said:
The real deal is wherever life takes me. I believe you're starting on the property ladder yourself atm :)
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Indeed, slow process though as i am only making silly low offers on places in the hope that i find a desperate seller. That and scouring auction catalogues. Way i see it i am in a nice house at the mo for an insanely low rent, so i am in no hurry, so i will just keep offering and offering away until i find someone's situation to take advantage of. I have the money sorted so its just a matter of time.

Definately more worthwhile than a car which stratches your finances :) If you had a hankering for fun car after a while you can always get a cheap one. Good luck with the sale and whatever you do with the free'd up cash.
 
[TW]Fox said:
Really sad to hear this :(

Can't help thinking its a bit pointless - if you had an RX7, or a Supra Turbo, or something exotic then I would understand your position but you have one of the finest all rounder, everyday cars there is. I can't think of many better, regular cars to live with.

What will you possibly replace it with? Who knows but I reckon in a years time you will look back on this decision with nothing but regret, especially as you could easily be spending similar money if you buy a 'duffer' of a regular hatchback for £5k that needs repairs.

I urge you to reconsider, especially as you will find selling this car difficult and you'll be quite shocked at the amount you'll have lost.
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Interestingly, the car it will be replaced with will cost me nothing more than petrol and insurance, as did all the cars I had previously. Free procurement and maintenance courtesy of my dad's small used cars dealership, however it will be quite old. I'm in the frame of mind where I have decided that it really isn't that important to me. Maybe I'll get an M5 in the future, but for now, I'm not really bothered. An N reg Escort, that remember will be free, in good working order and maintained free of charge, will do. I'm not even remotely considering spending anything more than £500, and that as a token gesture to my dad!

Finding a new, proud keeper for the car will be difficult. I'm in no major rush. It will have worked out quite expensive for less than half a years motoring, but not much more than most people would have paid on finance for a new 318. I can live with the cost of my choices :)
 
PMKeates said:
An N reg Escort, that remember will be free, in good working order and maintained free of charge, will do.
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It seems a shame to go from one extreme to another and abandon your interest in cars.
 
[TW]Fox said:
It seems a shame to go from one extreme to another and abandon your interest in cars.
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I know :)

I'm not really abandoning my interest, just the ownership of my interest. I work in the industry, a job which requires me to know pretty much everything that is going on and how things work etc, so it's not like I could ever forgot them.

I just... I just know it's time to let her go. I know it is.
 
You dont need to own a nice car to be interested in cars, cheap cars can be fun too (although i would have reservations about owning an escort :()
 
What's the 330 worth, did you spend out on it recently? I seem to recall a post of yours about some problems with it?
 
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