Buying my first (official) car.
09-16-2009, 12:18 PM
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I love the E60, but sadly my dad is going to be driving it now, as we got rid of the Infinity, and the corolla.
I had it for almost 3 months and I loved the car. I am going to be buying my first car in the coming weeks and just started looking today. Not an E60 as they are expensive but something a tad cheaper.
Hopefully when my dad orders his 750i in June I will once again be a driver of the E60.
My budget is about $9k I have $7k rest can come from somewhere.
What do you guys suggest. I know most of you are really good with cars. I am so far looking at,
2006 Honda Civic LX Sedan (Only about $7k with 80k miles)
2002 Acura RSX (About $6k with 75k miles)
2001 Lexus IS300 ($7.5k with 92k miles)
I also looked at some several nice BMW?s, but my concern is there reliability.
2002 BMW 328i Coupe (Only $8k with 94k miles)
1999 BMW M3 Sedan (Only $5k with 112k miles)
2001 Mercedes CLK Coupe (Only $8k with 110k miles).
I had it for almost 3 months and I loved the car. I am going to be buying my first car in the coming weeks and just started looking today. Not an E60 as they are expensive but something a tad cheaper.
Hopefully when my dad orders his 750i in June I will once again be a driver of the E60.
My budget is about $9k I have $7k rest can come from somewhere.
What do you guys suggest. I know most of you are really good with cars. I am so far looking at,
2006 Honda Civic LX Sedan (Only about $7k with 80k miles)
2002 Acura RSX (About $6k with 75k miles)
2001 Lexus IS300 ($7.5k with 92k miles)
I also looked at some several nice BMW?s, but my concern is there reliability.
2002 BMW 328i Coupe (Only $8k with 94k miles)
1999 BMW M3 Sedan (Only $5k with 112k miles)
2001 Mercedes CLK Coupe (Only $8k with 110k miles).
09-16-2009, 12:32 PM
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Those are ugly no offense to any classic lovers.
There is a nice 2001 BMW 330i Sedan for sale with 96k miles and its only $7k. Black with M3 rims really hawt.
My friend bought a 2002 BMW 750i with 112k miles and now it has 140k miles no problems, but then you hear the other stories.
There is a nice 2001 BMW 330i Sedan for sale with 96k miles and its only $7k. Black with M3 rims really hawt.
My friend bought a 2002 BMW 750i with 112k miles and now it has 140k miles no problems, but then you hear the other stories.
09-16-2009, 12:55 PM
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I would get the 1999 M3 for $5K if I were you, then get the extended warranty (about another $2k) that way you get an M and (provided the car has a clean history - definitely check CarFax) you have some peace of mind.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I had an e46 coupe and can say, without reservation, it was one of the finest cars I have ever owned.
09-16-2009, 01:59 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i
Originally Posted by aretardedorange' post='1009408' date='Sep 16 2009, 04:32 PM
Those are ugly no offense to any classic lovers.
There is a nice 2001 BMW 330i Sedan for sale with 96k miles and its only $7k. Black with M3 rims really hawt.
My friend bought a 2002 BMW 750i with 112k miles and now it has 140k miles no problems, but then you hear the other stories.
There is a nice 2001 BMW 330i Sedan for sale with 96k miles and its only $7k. Black with M3 rims really hawt.
My friend bought a 2002 BMW 750i with 112k miles and now it has 140k miles no problems, but then you hear the other stories.
09-16-2009, 04:08 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
I hate to say it, but I'd go with the Lexus just for the quality thing. If you can afford the repairs, I would definitely go for the M3 or the E46. G/L
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