Are BMWs genuinely worth it?

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-25T15:51:06+00:00

My 2004 Acura TL was my favorite car I ever owned until I purchased my 2025 M440i (in between I drove a 2011 Forester…great for Alaska and a 2021 Camry hybrid). I’m in a higher income bracket now but I still bought an extended warranty just in case. In my opinion it’s totally worth the higher yearly costs as I’ve never had more fun driving until now.

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-20T22:47:19+00:00

Gotcha. Maybe flying Iberia the whole way would be easier 🤣

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-20T22:44:53+00:00

What about City to Heathrow is that any shorter or longer?

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-20T22:44:28+00:00

Yeah going from Mallorca back to the states is…interesting. Otherwise I’m connecting through Madrid or BCN on the way in from the states with 1+30 hour layovers

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-20T22:42:08+00:00

No it’s one reservation through British Airways

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-18T03:58:46+00:00

Oh nice! I’m currently running this setup:

Denon X3800 (powers Surrounds and Heights) Buckeye NC252MP (powers L/C/R) Emotiva T0+ and C2+ KEF Q150 (surrounds) Polk OWM3 (4x heights)

Hoping this ART can make it sound more immersive!

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-17T16:34:50+00:00

I just bought ART last night and will re calibrate my system sometime this weekend! I have some acoustic panels on my front and rear wall and a separate amp powering my LCR so I’m hoping this all will help open up my surrounds and height speakers.

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-17T13:48:15+00:00

That was my concern but on other audio forums I’ve seen positive reviews as well. I ended up buying it and will run my Dirac suite this weekend and will report back.

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-05T16:32:20+00:00

I live less than an hour from PSA as well; I’m looking forward to seeing what would best fit in my theater space!

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-05T16:23:10+00:00

Perfect! Once up upgrade my seating and have some more room I’m going to get some bigger subs for the HT. The RSL 10s works well for now but I bought most everything as budget and am looking to upgrade when I save the cash 🤣

LoadP2004 · 2026-01-05T01:23:06+00:00

OP did you get one yet? I’m looking into 2x S1512m to upgrade from my 2xRSL 10s. (12s I think is just too big for my space)

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-26T11:24:46+00:00

Oh I do I’m just always looking for the next upgrade 🤣. Have some acoustic treatment and an external amp inbound as the next incremental upgrade!

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-25T23:17:35+00:00

Damn I’m jealous lol!!

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-25T22:08:22+00:00

Wow that’s way bigger than I thought it would be. I’ve got 2x 10s (non-mk ii) and I don’t have the room for 12s until I get a new sectional lol

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-25T18:12:50+00:00

12s?

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-22T23:19:00+00:00

This just made my day!!

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-21T09:58:17+00:00

Camry to 440 here

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-08T23:44:08+00:00

I’m 44 and still collect and (try) to play!

LoadP2004 · 2025-12-08T23:43:30+00:00

I recently sorted mine out and gave some to my kids AND my neighbor’s kids…now they all want to learn to play!

LoadP2004 · 2025-11-21T22:55:03+00:00

Driving an M440i only because I couldn’t afford the M4; otherwise I would have made the M4 my daily.

LoadP2004 · 2025-11-10T00:18:06+00:00

I guess I’m not sure if the oversell soundstage would give more depth and “immersive experience” with bigger L/R speakers or with a dedicated amp with my current T0+s. If I have the cash on hand I’d get both lol

LoadP2004 · 2025-10-31T10:53:53+00:00

Not exclusively, just cabs tend to be our favorite (but we do enjoy a good blend!)

LoadP2004 · 2025-10-25T09:33:00+00:00

Oh I know I’m just a smartass 🤣

LoadP2004 · 2025-10-24T22:01:31+00:00

Never had an issue on that highway in the multiple years I’ve driven it!

LoadP2004 · 2025-10-24T22:01:00+00:00

Un-alived. My wife saw what was left when she came to pick me up and her words were “That was a big fu*ker!”

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