Am I crazy?

[D. Clay]

I agree with the earlier post. It depends on the school as to what happens to the car as it will be sitting most of the time. A liberal arts school in a small town in Ohio would be ideal. A big school in the middle of a large metropolitan area, the worst.  But then if you can give the car to your son and possibly write it off, who cares. I went to Ohio University and a car was a PITA. Everything was close in except the parking lot. I have just finished sending three daughters to school in 10 year old Hondas.

[gearheadE30]

I'll probebly end up with a 10 yr old honda when I go to college...I'm to much of a perfectionist to let my E30 into harm's way...

[Alpine003]

Well boys.

All the driving tests are done, the written test finished.  Insurance is taken care of.  Need to get 2 new g-Force T/A KDWs and finish installing the sub woofer and its off to college.

I don't know who is more excited me, for sharing in the excitement or my son who gets the excitement.

I will keep this thread updated.

I don't know if installing a sub is a good or bad thing as that is one more thing that can go wrong with potential thieves. I would caution your son on taking the proactive approach and not play it loud anywhere he lives or is about to park as thieves will be watching him and waiting for the right time to strike.  I guess living in a big city, I'm always thinking anti-theft mentality.

[robweenerpi]

Shitty cars are more fun in college to pound on.  I bought a new car every year just because I could.  Two Escorts, 86 S10 Blazer, and a Cavalier later I was done.  Stick a cover on it and get a beater for school you don't mind your friends barfing in.  It's hard to do maintenace on a car too, I'd rather have a car you don't even bother changing the oil in.  Just bring the heat to school every once in a while so you can get laid.

[SheldonJace]

I dont think your crazy at all if your son respects cars as much as you do.

One of my best friends cares for his e46 m3 more than anyone I know cares for their cars and his parents bought it for him right when he graduated high school. He will be going to a local private college this fall semester and will be driving his M3.

Just make sure your son knows the responsibilities that come with a BMW let alone an e46. Keep track of when it needs serviced as being in college may distract him from his cars necessities...just my .02$

[oldtimer]

Gary,
after meeting your son during your tour of the base.  Now without reading all the response everyone has given you I thought I would give you my thoughts without their influence.  I have a 2003 330ci with 32k miles since I decided to get me a luxury car (750 iL) to drive when I do travel a long distance.  My 19 year daughter who I told you was thinking of going the same college as your son but decided Penn State instead, she taking the 330ci to school.  Maybe we are both crazy.  so having your son take that gorgious machine to school I think it's not crazy at least you can say you have arrived to the point of enabling you to grant some luxury to your kids.  Hey at least we are sending them with a car that can take what ever they dish out and will not worry us breaking down.

[FL318is]

I really love this place.

My initial vehicle of choice for college was the WWII Sherman tank.  But, because they had no air bags the next logical choice is the E46! (:confused:)

I like the feed back and appreciate it all.  OT and I should start a Foudation called something along the lines of "Give the Kids a Bimmer."  LOL.  All things being equal, I am happy about the decision and when the car goes to college I realize it will also be coming home (from time to time) with him in it.  He is going to a old, established university where I believe the locals don't "cotton to any mis-behaving."  I have established contacts within the CCA community and have AAA and the local BMW repair shop in the loop.

Now if I could just get the ac going in my car.

BTW, the difference in age between a college student and a dad is directly proportional to the amount of speakers and woofers in a car.

Thanks guys!

[gearheadE30]

BTW, the difference in age between a college student and a dad is directly proportional to the amount of speakers and woofers in a car.

I'm not so sure about this one. I am 16 and have no woofer(s) and no desire to get any.

Good luck to your son at college.

[FL318is]

^^^
LOL!  Me either.  Thanks!

[91318isfoundation]

Hes gonna be pimpin in the e46