BMW...stay or go
 

Ok so here is the deal...I have been living in Germany for two years. While I thought it would be the promise land of awesome parts and "cheap" BMW's I have been somewhat disappointed in that aspect. Sure you can pick up a vast number of excellent examples, but all spec. for only here :-( I am not sure if the cost of converting to American spec is worth it in many cases.

So now to the point....I can only bring one car back for free and I am not sure if I want to bring my Ti back stateside. Don't get me wrong. The Ti has been great on gas and on the Autobahn cruises easily at 100mph. From 60-100 mph its a very fast car. I have been from München, Berlin, Leipzig and all points in between with no issues.

However, now with a family on the way it might be time for something more along the lines of a four door. For some reason we don't get the 118d in America (trust me this is an awesome car) which would be my ideal choice.

The Ti has been a great car and not that bad to work on. It has even hauled my drums and amplifiers for gigs all over. I just am not sure it will be the greatest baby hauler.

Definitely a e87. I wish they brought it to America along with the e81.

http://www.bmw-e87.com/AW/040.jpg

I found it ironic it was brought to America in 2008 for winning the World Green Award....and then back to Germany it went! The E81 is equally as nice.... I would almost say the modern version of the Ti. No clue why BMW NA wont bring either model. Maybe next time I am in München I will ask about that! lol

BTW I asked BMW North America why they don't allow the E87 or E81 in America - they said it was for "technical reasons"

I have asked the same questions from BMW here in Germany and I am waiting for the response. I am wondering if they will bring the F20 (the replacement for the E87) to the North American market.