Hi all! My name is Caroline and I’m a freshman at JMU. I’m from Basking Ridge New Jersey, which is around 45 mins from the city. I love all cars, however I’m a sucker for classics (1969 Camaro SS is the dream). I've helped install parts on jeeps to trucks to my own mazda, so I would love to give a hand to anyone installing anything!
I drive a 2009 Mazda 6, all stock unfortunately. Since my brother and I both use it, he refuses to have it modded even in the slightest. It’s broke 200,000 miles but it’s still hauling! I'm looking to buy a used car over the summer, so if any of you have any cars that you're planning on selling, let me know!
I definitely have a lot more to learn, and I can't wait to learn some cool things from you guys. So excited to meet you all!
Hey Caroline, welcome! 200k on a 2009 is impressive, nicely done.
Check out our FS/WTB forum, cars occasionally get posted there. DJ's Corvette Z06 has been tentatively for sale for the right price, perfect for any college student! Glad to hear you're handy with a wrench and willing to learn more and more -- that will bode well for whichever E36 BMW you end up buying over the summer.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
200K in 6 years? Wow.
Glad to see you on the forum. It's been awesome having you at so many events! I look forward to having you around for the coming years!
Jake Wrote:Glad to hear you're handy with a wrench and willing to learn more and more -- that will bode well for whichever E36 BMW you end up buying over the summer. Let us not ignore the fact that she said 1969 Camaro is the dream car :lol: that's awesome!
Welcome Caroline! 200k miles is a milestone for sure, my RAV4 that I daily drive has 230K, and she is doing great. Like Taylor and Jake said, it is great to have you on the forums :thumbup:.
1995 Mustang Cobra- 1 of 717 Rio Red
Welcome!
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
Jake Wrote:Glad to hear you're handy with a wrench and willing to learn more and more -- that will bode well for whichever E36 BMW you end up buying over the summer. Pretty much read my mind
2013 Honda Fit, 1991 Mazda Miata, Princess Blanca, Mystery, 1993 Volvo 940 - sold, 2003 Mazda Protoge5 - carmax'd, 1996 BMW 328is - sold, 1996 Honda Accord - sold
My M3 happens to be for sale as well
Previous vehicles:
2006 Toyota Tacoma
2011 Jeep Patriot
1998 Land Rover Discovery
1995 Land Rover Discovery
1995 BMW M3
1995 Mazda Miata
2000 Jeep Cherokee
1989 BMW 325is
2004 Subaru Forester XT
1984 BMW 325e
2003 Subaru WRX
2004 Honda Civic SI
2015 Scion TC
2000 Ford Expedition
Follow my adventures on instagram.
Welcome! No matter what anyone tells you on here or in person about buying a BMW, please don't do it, it's a con. Their numbers have been dwindling as of late and we've almost finished them off for good. They had their time but please buy a Miata or a Mustang to support the cause of a BMW-free future for MM. Thank you for your support!
Shut the fuck up Goodspeed.
ispoonwithmugen Wrote:My M3 happens to be for sale as well
Do it. ONE OF US. ONE OF US.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
Welcome, and just give in to the BMW pressure. The E36 M3 is one of the best cars you can buy under $10k if you can deal with the lack of power.
On the other hand, a 69 Camaro SS with updated suspension and a LS motor would be just fine.
2015 VW GTI | 2007 4Runner Sport
SOLD
2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird
RawrImAMonster Wrote:if you can deal with the lack of power.
It's not the dyno sheet that matters, it's how you use it.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
Goodspeed Wrote:a BMW-free future for MM
You know DJ and I will just buy more.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
Jake Wrote:Goodspeed Wrote:a BMW-free future for MM
You know DJ and I will just buy more.
:lol: Somebudy buy my Z06 so I can buy another BMW.
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
welcome!
i'd actually suggest buying a BMW, because once yours starts falling apart around the engine you can come here and make all kinds of friends as you dig for advice from fellow busted BMW owners on how to fix it :thumbup:
just kidding, but seriously.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Jake Wrote:Goodspeed Wrote:a BMW-free future for MM
You know DJ and I will just buy more.
:lol: Somebudy buy my Z06 so I can buy another BMW. Put the AC and radio back in and sell it to me for $1k more than you bought it for
2019 Accord Sport 2.0 A/T
2012 Civic Si - Sold
ScottyB Wrote:welcome!
i'd actually suggest buying a BMW, because once your interior starts falling apart around the engine you can come here and make all kinds of friends as you dig for advice from fellow busted BMW owners on how to turn it into a racecar :thumbup:
just kidding, but seriously.
Fixed that for you
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
Except DJ buys the only E36s left with interiors that haven't naturally fallen apart, and then rips them out anyway to turn into a race car. :p
I still haven't 100% forgiven you for what you did to that white car.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
SlimKlim Wrote:Except DJ buys the only E36s left with interiors that haven't naturally fallen apart, and then rips them out anyway to turn into a race car. :p
I still haven't 100% forgiven you for what you did to that white car.
I still haven't forgiven him from turning it from white to that awful grey.
2019 Accord Sport 2.0 A/T
2012 Civic Si - Sold
JPolen01 Wrote:SlimKlim Wrote:Except DJ buys the only E36s left with interiors that haven't naturally fallen apart, and then rips them out anyway to turn into a race car. :p
I still haven't 100% forgiven you for what you did to that white car.
I still haven't forgiven him from turning it from white to that awful grey.
Start a Go-Fund me for the current race car to be sprayed white?
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
cianciara13 Wrote:I’m from Basking Ridge New Jersey Oh snap, Jersey. We (Franklin) beat Ridge 5-2 in the 1999 Somerset County finals in soccer. I hope the area has recovered emotionally.
Welcome! And yeah, buy a BMW and nudge the balance back this way a little bit.
2001 M5
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3
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