I've owned a number of imports - one Audi, three Volvos (the wagons haul, and the Volvo is a stealthy car...), a BMW bike, and a 1970's K5 Blazer.
My current ride, which was intended to be temporary, is at 189,850 miles. It's a 1987 model Volvo 740 GLE. It was intended to be a safe car for my wife; the transmission's whining, it failed smog, and it's just getting old. Served its purpose. I'm bored with it.
Considering the purchase of a little hatchback BMW - 318ti, 4 cyl, stick. I've driven a BMW 528i quite a bit (older) and liked the road feel, slightly superior to Audi. I've collected a bunch of internet enthusiast sites, purchase FAQ, tips, tricks, etc. I know the owner; it's garage-kept, he's finicky, has all maintenance records, and I enquired about his car when he mentioned over dinner that he was ordering a new car (I think a 330 series BMW). Price is right. This is not the fastest little car, but for its intended use (commute/weekend travel/range/grocery store/gun show/going out with wife) in the heavily urbanized area in which I live, it fits the bill - plus the back seats fold down for more space.
Anyone own or owned a 3-series BMW?
Pimp my ride ;)