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I was about to say that it comes in sedan form as well but I am curious though, can a G35 sedan be had for $10k with less than 100k miles?
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Originally Posted by Mangudai954
Originally Posted by i just got lucky
Dude...you need to step up your DIY game.I just finished my Upper Radiator Hose replacement and bled my own cooling system. I spent $35.00.
Was just thinking the same thing.
QFT. Oil changes, MAF Sensor, Camshaft sensor could all be done at home for a fraction of the cost.
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I see a few in my area that meet that criteria surprisingly.
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While we're discussing used BMs, I've actually been hearing good things about used 745s made after 2003.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
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1. While I have respect for mechanics (my dad is one, check the irony) I don't want to be one. I'm not so inclined. And even if I subtract oil changes, maf sensor, and camshaft sensor, I still have hella charges. And again, that's not the complete list.Originally Posted by vood99
Originally Posted by Mangudai954
Originally Posted by i just got lucky
Dude...you need to step up your DIY game.I just finished my Upper Radiator Hose replacement and bled my own cooling system. I spent $35.00.
Was just thinking the same thing.
QFT. Oil changes, MAF Sensor, Camshaft sensor could all be done at home for a fraction of the cost.
2. For those saying I shouldn't have went to the dealership, 90% of the repairs weren't done at the dealership. Where you see "Kelly BMW" in my list, that's the dealership. Evans Automotive is a repair shop that specializes in europeans (they fixed lambos, ferraris also). They were on average, 30% cheaper than the dealer.
3. The hard *#% lesson I learned? Don't buy used Germans. I shoulda copped the Acura CL-S I was looking at. It would have saved me a lot of embarassment, cheese and time.
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My dude ain't never heard of a bmw forum.Originally Posted by i just got lucky
Dude...you need to step up your DIY game.I just finished my Upper Radiator Hose replacement and bled my own cooling system. I spent $35.00.
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Originally Posted by goldenchild9
While we're discussing used BMs, I've actually been hearing good things about used 745s made after 2003.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
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all ya talkin bout DIY mess..da highlighted portion of that i enlarged is a good ol' fashion ****** job....yea, son had to plunk down a 1300+ on a car he only had for 2 years after he copped it.Originally Posted by Mark Antony
My dude ain't never heard of a bmw forum.Originally Posted by i just got lucky
Dude...you need to step up your DIY game.I just finished my Upper Radiator Hose replacement and bled my own cooling system. I spent $35.00.
STAY AWAY from used luxury cars out of warranty, unless u A. know a hood mechanic you can TRUST in da BX that can deal with imports and pay a fraction of da price.
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Naw we see that, it's the little stuff like 80 dollar oil/filter changes and gazillion diagnostics charges that jump out. On a sidenote though, no joke, da new chargers is dope inside and out. My homie got one, i got an 05 whip and it makes my joint feel like it's so far behind in technology.
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Originally Posted by goldenchild9
While we're discussing used BMs, I've actually been hearing good things about used 745s made after 2003.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
nah the e65/66 still have a ton of problems
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car noob here and since we're on the topic of Infiniti, how reliable is a G35/G37 after 100k?
I was thinking of copping one w/ high mileage for cheap but if it's going to bring all these problems like bmw's then i rather pass
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I got an unlimited carfax account, shoot me an email with VIN's if you guys need it.
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i copped a 2000 328i recently and i have no regrets. if its been properly maintained then you have nothing to worry about as long as you maintain it properly.
check out
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/
they will answer any questions you have. literally.
check out
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/
they will answer any questions you have. literally.
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oh yea forgot about that.... but majority of people that want a g35 always picks the coupe.... i should take a look at that car aswell... but i never heard of reliability and cost wise on the car.... how is it??
and is financing a car a good idea??
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YUP. ****** issues too. Which is why you'll prolly see nothing BUT used/pre-owned 7s on the BMW lot, these folks aint that cray.Originally Posted by GSDOUBLEU
Originally Posted by goldenchild9
While we're discussing used BMs, I've actually been hearing good things about used 745s made after 2003.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
nah the e65/66 still have a ton of problems
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Originally Posted by Tetsujin23
YUP. ****** issues too. Which is why you'll prolly see nothing BUT used/pre-owned 7s on the BMW lot, these folks aint that cray.Originally Posted by GSDOUBLEU
Originally Posted by goldenchild9
While we're discussing used BMs, I've actually been hearing good things about used 745s made after 2003.
The BMW boards have a lot of satisfied owners saying that if you get one that has been properly serviced you shouldn't have many major problems with them.
The 745 is one of my favorite car models ever, I can see myself pulling out a pristine 2005 745Li 20 years from now, like the old heads pull out ols school Caddies today....if the dozens of computer assisted functions still work.
nah the e65/66 still have a ton of problems
I cant even lie... The ******s DO suck....
Mine had down shift problems when coming to a slow stop... AKA "The Jolt"... I got it fixed with a software update though.
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yeah that 10% shouldnt have been done there either, tho
nah, seriously, i called kelly BMW about my broken trunk lock and they told me it would be 400 before labor...and 6 or 7 hours of labor...lmao for a trunk lock...
my hood mechanic was like "!%$@, we just gon take the seats out boss"
too bad theres a metal plate behind my backseats (._. )
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Pops picked up a 99 740i at the auction for 5k 140xxx miles. So far the only thing it needed changing was the timing chain and flush the engine (oil sludge damn there killed the engine).
2k in repairs and changed some hoses. Car runs like
now. Get a lexus.
2k in repairs and changed some hoses. Car runs like
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the charges for oil changes are moot. i expect that and have no problem paying them for that (and as already stated, have no interest in doing it myself). but how the hell am i supposed to get a verifiable understanding (plus price estimate) of a problem without a diagnostic???
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jimmy.....everyone who asks this question ends up saying the same thing
"i know"
i said it too
why even ask?
whatever you think the price of what were talking about is, multiply it by three.....seriously.
i had a bmw shop tell me what i wanted to get fixed wasnt even worth fixing...lmao a key tumbler wasnt worth fixing....i should just get rid of the car
LMAO
"i know"
i said it too
why even ask?
whatever you think the price of what were talking about is, multiply it by three.....seriously.
i had a bmw shop tell me what i wanted to get fixed wasnt even worth fixing...lmao a key tumbler wasnt worth fixing....i should just get rid of the car
LMAO
