The Blue Phoenix - E46 325i

[Senor_Taylor]

... and just like the phoenix, another car rises from the ashes of Michelle the Miata.

I busted my butt over winter break and worked as much as I could get away with, all in anticipation of getting another car. Looking at the Miata all busted up in the barn every time I'd go to work was very sad. Channing and I worked out a deal that involved me trading him the Miata (plus cash, obviously) for his wife's 2002 325i. I couldn't get someone to tow the Miata until the same day I was coming back to JMU, so we made it all in one trip.



The condition of the car is definitely "Daily driver with 3 kids" as I found 3 clif bar wrappers and about a pound of glitter in the rear floorboards. After a quick wash, vacuum, seat cleaning, headliner re-gluing, and headlight restoration, it's a pretty sharp looking car and definitely a pleasure to ride in. Plus the straight six is a beautiful sounding engine with plenty of torque down low so it's insanely easy to drive. Overall I'm very satisfied in my first 24 hours of driving it. It's a far cry from a beat up, 24 year old Miata with a leaky roof. This is my first time having a European car, a straight six, 4 doors, a big trunk, plus a laundry list of things I'm not used to. I'm not sure what I'll do with this car. For now, the plan is to just drive it until the wheels fall off, which may be next week. :dunno: