I love the way BMWs look but I’m a non-BMW peasant and I was thinking of renting one for a day to see what it’s like

I want to experience the power, luxury and handling of a Beamer

But which BMW would you want to rent? Probably a 3 series. A 5 series would be too expensive so I feel it would be best to stick with a 3 series

Would renting a bmw for a day be worth it? Or should I scrap the idea altogether?

  • ozanx68@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Youll definetly wanna drive a BMW to witness the crazy amount of driving experience for yourself.

    • External_Touch_3854@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I look at this like the “gif” or “jif”. I know you’re right, but that’s not gonna stop me from spelling it “Beemer”

  • ptkerwin@alien.top
    BEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Where can you rent one? Why not just ask your local dealer for an extended test drive?

  • SolowWind@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I know you didn’t come here for this type of advice, but don’t talk down about yourself - “non BMW peasant”. Be happy and find the joy in what you have! A BMW is just a car at the end of the day. No one needs a BMW to get you to where you need to go.

    If you want to experience driving a BMW, go and rent one or go for a test drive (if they have any 3-series available near you).

  • P_Galley@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Scrap the idea. Go to the dealership and test drive for free. My sales guy let me take it out alone and I was gone 30min or so.

    That was enough to convert me.

    • cr01300@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Test drive at dealership is definitely the way to go. I tested the salespersons loaner car, the m340i. I was driving it conservatively but he said NO, drive it hard and encouraged me to floor it and take a turn at high speed. I was sold after I did that, lol. I bought an x3m40i about 3 months after that. Great experience honestly. I’d recommend going on bmws website and configuring a model you’d enjoy first, particularly so you understand the price and monthly payments. If you can afford it, then go for it and test drive.

  • nolongerbanned99@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Tell me what you value and like and appreciate in a car and I will recommend a bmw. I’ve had multiple 3 series, 2 series, 1 series , x3 and have drive 650i and 750i

  • reward72@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Like others have said, down talk yourself down like that. …and it’s just a car.

    That said, make sure you test a RWD coupe or sedan to experience what BMW is really about. The AWD ones are nice too, but the experience is a bit diluted, especially if it’s a SUV.

  • puddl3@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    It is better to test drive one, and others have mentioned there is nothing wrong about not liking the experience if that is the case. If money is a thing then I would suggest looking elsewhere as they can get pricey to own and maintain ownership wise as they get older.

    Find out what you like and get that. Test driving is cheaper and easier IMHO.

    Here is what I would suggest to think about 1.) What is your budget; 2.) what are you looking for in a car? (weekend car, sportiness, comfort and space, amentities; 3.) are you getting it cause you really want to or because you think you want to

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    Go from there. Good luck!

  • Melontwerp@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    non-BMW peasant

    They’re just BMWs lol. This brand has many points-of-entry and there are many generations of the 3 series (or 5 series, whatever you prefer) that will put a smile on your face. Is there any particular model year you’re looking at?

  • samplepapi@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Anything with a 40i at the end of the badge will get you a good bmw experience with a straight six. I’d say a g30 m340i would be nice

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    11 months ago

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