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Look for another Bimmer, OP.
Car in question has been in accidents and owner wants $13K on top of that :x
You could get an E90 at that price
This, dude is putting all the mods HE DID into the price of the car.
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Look for another Bimmer, OP.
Car in question has been in accidents and owner wants $13K on top of that :x
You could get an E90 at that price
Used Bimmers out of warranty are nothing but trouble unless your a great mechanic or know one that likes to do work for free.
Cooling system over-haul cost 2-3k? Wth
Bro, maintenance is $ on any car. BMW cost a little more but, it's worth it. Look at it like this; if something goes wrong at 100k miles and you replace it, most likely you will be good for another 100k miles. So, you'll spend money but, won't have to again for a while. You HAVE to HAVE someone that knows what he's doing though as for labor or do it your self. In my personal opinion it cost more $ but, it's worth it. If you do end up getting the bimmer PM me and I'll tell you how to get that "2-3k" cooling system over-haul to cost $900-$1200.
Hmmmmmmm never knew BMW maintenance costs are a *****
I just sold my 2009 E90 335i with an n54 as the warranty was over and had so much stuff go wrong with it. You name it I broke it.
What did I do - replaced it with an f30 Msport 335i
Here is my advice if you can afford a new one they are a stupid purchase bc they will stay in the shop. They are the only car I have ever had and I grew up with my entire family driving them. I would NEVER own an out of warranty BMW and would never own a 10 year old one bc that is asking for trouble.
and this is why i NEVER advise cats who barely getting by to struggle and get a out of warranty bimmer or any luxury german.I honestly think it was a lemon, I had it since new and I probably exaggerated, but that n54 motor while powerful was problem filled. Hpfp, oil cooler, AF condenser, it was in the shop about 12 times in 4 years. I sold it with 35k, this new F30 is a dream
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To the OP whatever you do just be careful BMWs can be nasty, most notably the struts bc they are 3-4k no matter what model. Even though the car is only worth 5-10k it is still a 50k car to repair.
and this is why i NEVER advise cats who barely getting by to struggle and get a out of warranty bimmer or any luxury german.I honestly think it was a lemon, I had it since new and I probably exaggerated, but that n54 motor while powerful was problem filled. Hpfp, oil cooler, AF condenser, it was in the shop about 12 times in 4 years. I sold it with 35k, this new F30 is a dream
Alpine white on Coral red Dakota
To the OP whatever you do just be careful BMWs can be nasty, most notably the struts bc they are 3-4k no matter what model. Even though the car is only worth 5-10k it is still a 50k car to repair.
i dont get whats so bad about getting something powerful and american thats CHEAP to maintain, hell even some nice oldschool JDM is better in this regard as well.
Blows my mind that people who are trying to save money buy german imports.
My friend who makes $12 an hour bought her e46 from an auto auction with 70k miles for 9k. Her BF is a BMW mechanic....her alternator just went....she can't even afford the part even though her BF does the maintenance for free. Hasn't had a car for a week and a half now......
to quote lupe fiasco...."Get your self a Camry...N**** said a Camry?!"