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Should I buy 2006 BMW 530 with 57k miles for $9500?
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Date: February 17th, 2017 9:58 AM Author: tan box office manual transmission, loaded, AWD, new tires, good condition? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32642682) |
Date: February 17th, 2017 10:05 AM Author: gold passionate trailer park low mileage = hell yeah (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32642740) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 10:06 AM Author: tan box office From what I read it should stay reliable for another 50k+ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32642756) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 10:43 AM Author: 180 Wrinkle Background Story sure, relatively low risk and low miles. I test drove one of those years ago and it was boss. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32643021) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:16 PM Author: milky unhinged idea he suggested Sure just budget another 10k for repairs per year (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644014) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:17 PM Author: 180 Wrinkle Background Story that isn't really true but I guess if it makes you happier with your corolla then go ahead (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644020) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:26 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address u honestly should budget like 1-2k a year for repairs unless you are super handy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644103) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:28 PM Author: talented national mexican more like 2-3k, even with 60k miles it's still a 10 year old bmw (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644112) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:30 PM Author: Sexy step-uncle's house philosopher-king that's not that much. $160/mo to drive a fun fucking car. if you're buying this car you obviously are aware it's not a camry. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644130) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:32 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address spending 2k a year is a lot if your car cost 9k
it's not like OP is asking about a 30-40k car where 2k is a small number comparatively. i'm assuming he's asking b/c he's trying ot minimize how much he spends on the car |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:37 PM Author: mahogany preventive strike the problem with your mode of thinking is that you're approaching it as an investment rather than an expense. over a 3-5 year time horizon, the total cost of ownership for a 9k car that requires 2k of repairs a year is a lot less than a 40k car that needs very few repairs (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644190) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:40 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address my point is more, if you are in the position where you are trying to buy a cheap car b/c its what you can afford, $2k a year is gonna be a lot. if he has money and is buying this for fun, then sure get it
that's why my OP said that he should just budget 1-2k for repairs, not that he shouldnt get the car |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:40 PM Author: Sexy step-uncle's house philosopher-king yeah, it's not something most people should buy but if you're looking to have fun on a budget and love cars, this is a great option (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644220) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:29 PM Author: milky unhinged idea he suggested I drive an audi and i wouldnt recommend anyone buy an 11 year old german car (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644119) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:30 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address tbf audis are the worst. bmws are pretty bad too tho (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644127) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:41 PM Author: Sexy step-uncle's house philosopher-king #2 in consumer reports reliability rankings for a couple years now (audi) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644234) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:42 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address i dont think the year of rankings are very useful. how do you know how reliable a car is the first 2 years you own it? they are all fine then (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644238) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:44 PM Author: Sexy step-uncle's house philosopher-king 1) there's a used car component in the rankings
2) if a company is ranking well even for new model years, year after year, that tells you something about the relative build quality of that make vs others |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:17 PM Author: Heady orange sandwich address (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644021) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:26 PM Author: big cobalt turdskin selfie maintenance is going to kill you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644096) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:33 PM Author: Garnet national security agency i would cop, but this is accurate. i was at a local oil change spot and heard a guy going into full meltdown over an oil change costing 120 from my regular guy. for me, a premium oil change was like 40 bucks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644159) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:28 PM Author: Buck-toothed hunting ground center manual BMWs are 180000 I have one. very fun to drive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644114) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:35 PM Author: Shaky scourge upon the earth old irish cottage What engine? The early turbo BMW motors suck money balls. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3528996&forum_id=2#32644173) |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:36 PM Author: Bateful Parlor Toilet Seat I'm not much of a carmo, but this model stands up particularly well. Worth is, but only if you live in a city where you only drive 3-4 miles a day. (Eg. live in LA and only drive between West LA and Century city each day).
if you're commuting 60 miles a day on it, bad call. |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:38 PM Author: Chrome brunch dysfunction No.
Hold out for excellent example of an e39 5-series. |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:40 PM Author: Spectacular Sable Coffee Pot Crackhouse If you have lots of $$$ to spend on maintenance: Yes. I know it has low miles, but things will still deteriorate and break due to age. It's an 11 year old car. Fun ride, though, and I happen to think that the styling still holds up today.
If you don't have lots of $$$ to spend on maintenance: No. |
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Date: February 17th, 2017 1:42 PM Author: Internet-worthy Aphrodisiac Newt I have a 2006 750i and it isn't really that fun to drive but it looks badass and was only $10k when I bought it a couple years ago. Put about $2k into repairs at the start and haven't had to do anything but oil changes since.
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