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As a professional photographer I have acquired quite a lot of equipment and quite a lot of miles. My E46 M3 has been there with me through every fashion shoot, wedding, and car shoot and she hasn't let me down yet.
However, my relationship and my job has taken me to a new city in a new state (Dallas, Tx). So, true to form, i must start a new project with this new chapter in my life.
I've always loved the E46 body style along with the luxuries that come with it. It's also the newest model 3-series that I can maintain myself without the use of special computers or equipment only available at the dealership. That being said, i was still on the fence as to what car I wanted to buy.
The journey started by deciding that a wagon would best fit my needs. I needed more storage space for all my photography equipment but I didn't like the height or boring driving experience that a SUV offered. I also needed something with good gas mileage, reliable with a spare tire and cheap to fix (compared to an M3 that is)
After a google image search i discovered many wagons that were to my liking but a 1969 Volvo Amazon Wagon really caught my eye. I found one and was ready to pull the trigger but the day i got my loan and was about to purchase my plane ticket the bastard sold the car out from under me.
Needless to say I was pissed but i moved forward.
So my choices were slimmed down to an Audi or BMW wagon. The Audi was appealing because they are so beautiful and it would be a new adventure. However, i've always owned BMW's and I know them like the back of my hand.
So finally I found a 2002 325 XIT with a 5spd transmission, black interior and clean Alpine white exterior.
Unfortunately, the car was all the way up in Boston, Ma and the Dealership owner was a complete A$$HOLE!!!! (seriously, 777 Auto LLC. is the worst company ever and if the car wasn't such a good deal I would have walked away!) ANYWAY, after 1,600+ miles, 12 states, 3 days and a horrible stomach bug (that had my pulling over the entire trip!) I finally got her home.
My plans for her are as follows:
Air Suspension
Full Stereo Install w/ Sub(s)
Wheels & Tires
M-Tech 2 Front Bumper
Tint
M3 Mirrors
M3 Sport seats with Heat
and probably a serious power increase because going from an M3 to this is killing me!
My goal is to have a super clean car on the inside and out that I will be proud to drive every day and call my own. I want all the bells and whistles of adjustable suspension and full stereo without losing any storage capacity. I have plans to cleanly mount everything in a way that keeps it all hidden but functional. First step is the air ride, next is the stereo.
So here is my well documented journey that starts on December 26th, 2013
However, my relationship and my job has taken me to a new city in a new state (Dallas, Tx). So, true to form, i must start a new project with this new chapter in my life.
I've always loved the E46 body style along with the luxuries that come with it. It's also the newest model 3-series that I can maintain myself without the use of special computers or equipment only available at the dealership. That being said, i was still on the fence as to what car I wanted to buy.
The journey started by deciding that a wagon would best fit my needs. I needed more storage space for all my photography equipment but I didn't like the height or boring driving experience that a SUV offered. I also needed something with good gas mileage, reliable with a spare tire and cheap to fix (compared to an M3 that is)
After a google image search i discovered many wagons that were to my liking but a 1969 Volvo Amazon Wagon really caught my eye. I found one and was ready to pull the trigger but the day i got my loan and was about to purchase my plane ticket the bastard sold the car out from under me.
Needless to say I was pissed but i moved forward.
So my choices were slimmed down to an Audi or BMW wagon. The Audi was appealing because they are so beautiful and it would be a new adventure. However, i've always owned BMW's and I know them like the back of my hand.
So finally I found a 2002 325 XIT with a 5spd transmission, black interior and clean Alpine white exterior.
Unfortunately, the car was all the way up in Boston, Ma and the Dealership owner was a complete A$$HOLE!!!! (seriously, 777 Auto LLC. is the worst company ever and if the car wasn't such a good deal I would have walked away!) ANYWAY, after 1,600+ miles, 12 states, 3 days and a horrible stomach bug (that had my pulling over the entire trip!) I finally got her home.
My plans for her are as follows:
Air Suspension
Full Stereo Install w/ Sub(s)
Wheels & Tires
M-Tech 2 Front Bumper
Tint
M3 Mirrors
M3 Sport seats with Heat
and probably a serious power increase because going from an M3 to this is killing me!
My goal is to have a super clean car on the inside and out that I will be proud to drive every day and call my own. I want all the bells and whistles of adjustable suspension and full stereo without losing any storage capacity. I have plans to cleanly mount everything in a way that keeps it all hidden but functional. First step is the air ride, next is the stereo.
So here is my well documented journey that starts on December 26th, 2013
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