How long do you guys plan to keep your F series for ?

Zanity · 03-13-2019, 03:03 PM

Every person I talked to said the new gen G20 platform are fuglier, the interior looks great but people have also said the material feels cheaper. It seems like BMW has ran out of ideas for exterior and are just changing it for the sake of changing it. I guess more reasons to keep my F32 for 10+ years. How long are you guys planning to keep your F series ?

tokic_o · 03-13-2019, 03:05 PM

I personally like the G20 look (at least the M sport body) and the interior also.

I'm almost 100% sure I won't be buying out my car when my lease ends.

theEZV · 03-13-2019, 03:36 PM

Until the warranty runs out. I have CPO coverage until late 2020, will probably jump back into a Suby after that. Hopefully we will finally get the Sti with a new drivetrain by then.

obert · 03-13-2019, 04:01 PM

I am setting my car up to keep for another 5 years. It should be paid off this year.

Starting to replace stock parts with either OEM or upgraded. Also getting time to start doing maintenance besides oil changes.

Zanity · 03-13-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

I am setting my car up to keep for another 5 years. It should be paid off this year.

Starting to replace stock parts with either OEM or upgraded. Also getting time to start doing maintenance besides oil changes.

For the amount of work you done your car, I'd keep it for 10 years lol.

obert · 03-13-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanity

For the amount of work you done your car, I'd keep it for 10 years lol.

LOL

Yeah I am getting tired of parting out cars just to start over again.

DrifterX · 03-17-2019, 02:05 AM

Plan on keeping mine til it dies

TodmordenLad · 03-17-2019, 02:36 AM

A lot longer than I was originally planning, now that the G20 is out

Not keen on BMWs latest exterior design language
Yeh, I know that the interior is better but they're still behind Audi and MB on design and quality

DreamerJoe · 03-17-2019, 04:02 AM

I plan on keeping my car for as long as I can, I love the lines and body style of the F30. the newer cars don't look as aggressive, I personally like the sharper lines and headlights especially of the F30. if I had the chance to buy again right now I think I would still get 2013-2015 over the newest models, 2014/15 probably because of EWG. the G20 park assist is pretty awesome though, and they moved the stupid door unlock button too didn't they?

sspade · 03-17-2019, 09:02 AM

Bought mine with 29k (off lease) and currently at 71.5k miles.

Ill be keeping mine well into the 200k mile range. Most likely longer.

SsixHiMod · 03-17-2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanity

Every person I talked to said the new gen G20 platform are fuglier, the interior looks great but people have also said the material feels cheaper. It seems like BMW has ran out of ideas for exterior and are just changing it for the sake of changing it. I guess more reasons to keep my F32 for 10+ years. How long are you guys planning to keep your F series ?

Decided to buy mine off-lease and will keep it for another 7 years or 100k miles. Just not a fan of the new design.

hon2bmw · 03-17-2019, 05:17 PM

Unless they bring the G21 Touring to the US, this will be my last BMW.

Next purchase will be a CPO E63 estate.

RedBarron · 03-17-2019, 10:03 PM

Not long. Getting back into a Porsche, car is too soft.

Zanity · 03-17-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Bought mine with 29k (off lease) and currently at 71.5k miles.

Ill be keeping mine well into the 200k mile range. Most likely longer.

I'll be looking out for the many DIY threads you'll post at those mileages

sspade · 03-18-2019, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanity

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Originally Posted by sspade

Bought mine with 29k (off lease) and currently at 71.5k miles.

Ill be keeping mine well into the 200k mile range. Most likely longer.

I'll be looking out for the many DIY threads you'll post at those mileages

I know that this journey will not be without its challenges... hoping for no pitfalls.

Rox335i · 03-18-2019, 12:33 PM

Probably until i'm done college.

Zanity · 03-18-2019, 03:16 PM

I just realized I posted this in the wrong section, since it has no pics lol. Should have put it in the general F30 section.

BeastMode335i · 03-18-2019, 03:25 PM

I often contemplate going back to the e9x n54 platform.. But my file stacked full of receipts tells me otherwise lol..

Zanity · 03-18-2019, 03:28 PM

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I often contemplate going back to the e9x n54 platform.. But my file stacked full of receipts tells me otherwise lol..

Lol, I hid my receipts when I sold my E92 335i, just seeing it would make the buyer run away.

CajunBMW · 03-18-2019, 08:12 PM

Only have 17k miles. So far I really enjoy the car. Kept my e46 330 for 15 years until the wife totaled it. Hopefully I can do the same for my F30 340 (minus the wife totaling it of course). Let's hope it is as reliable as the last car.

perryo91 · 03-18-2019, 08:23 PM

I like the G20 I wont lie to myself, but- staying with my F30 for at least 6 years.

Same as this guy. I'll be done paying it off in 4 years, but I want to live without a car payment for a bit.

This is my favorite sounding car with the exhaust setup, and in my opinion it looks good as fuck.

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Plan on keeping mine til it dies

akf30 · 03-18-2019, 08:25 PM

Until I have enough money for an M5.

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theEZV Lieutenant 178 Rep 463 Posts Drives: F30 335i; Looking for F80 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Clarksburg, MD iTrader: (0)	Until the warranty runs out. I have CPO coverage until late 2020, will probably jump back into a Suby after that. Hopefully we will finally get the Sti with a new drivetrain by then.
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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	I am setting my car up to keep for another 5 years. It should be paid off this year. Starting to replace stock parts with either OEM or upgraded. Also getting time to start doing maintenance besides oil changes. Last edited by obert; 03-13-2019 at 04:06 PM..
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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2876 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A lot longer than I was originally planning, now that the G20 is out Not keen on BMWs latest exterior design language Yeh, I know that the interior is better but they're still behind Audi and MB on design and quality __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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DreamerJoe Captain 241 Rep 762 Posts Drives: 2017 340i M.G. w red interior Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I plan on keeping my car for as long as I can, I love the lines and body style of the F30. the newer cars don't look as aggressive, I personally like the sharper lines and headlights especially of the F30. if I had the chance to buy again right now I think I would still get 2013-2015 over the newest models, 2014/15 probably because of EWG. the G20 park assist is pretty awesome though, and they moved the stupid door unlock button too didn't they? __________________ MG F30 M-Sport 6mt FBO w/ MHD stage 2 plus (PWG), ST XA Coilovers, 19" VMR V804.
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