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    I think I wanna go buy this one. Anyone got any personal experience or knowldege to share regarding reliability, performance, cost of ownership, etc...?



    I might go test drive it tonight. I'm thinking tint and tasteful 19" wheels, and I'd be good.

    I'm essentially looking for a $30k car that I'm going to put 1/2 down on and finance the balance for 3yrs. I drive <10k miles/yr, so I'm looking for something with <60k miles so that it'll be paid off with just under 100k on the clock. Then I can drive it "for free" for a couple of years and sell it while it still has some residual value. Seems like a good plan to me. I know that, historically, some cars have required some pretty significant maintenance right around the 80k-100k mile mark, so I'm trying to do my research and figure out as much of that stuff as I can before I buy. Also looking at the 535i and the Audi S4/S6. The S6 is super-baller with the Lambo V-10, but I've been too scared to even look at the cost of ownership yet.

    Thanks in advance.

    - Jason

  • #2
    If you can up your budget a little, look into an E55/E63.
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    • #3
      Bmw > Benz
      Ded

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      • #4
        I really wanna stay close to my $30k budget, but thanks for the recommendation.

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        • #5
          Buy my 05 C55 AMG!

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          • #6
            Mileage/Asking Price??

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            • #7
              Try here.

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              • #8
                Thanks....didn't see that thread..I sent him a PM

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                • #9
                  BMW's can be hellafied expensive to maintain once they are out of any sort of warranty period.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by cheeseburger with cheese View Post
                    Bmw > Benz


                    Yup.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by GE View Post
                      BMW's can be hellafied expensive to maintain once they are out of any sort of warranty period.
                      theyre not that bad really. Only thing I can say sucks about them is tires on them only last 20k miles tops. The 550's are outstanding cars

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                      • #12
                        Get a low mileage e55 or higher mileage e63

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                        • #13
                          As long as it's a CPO, I'd say go for it. See if they include maintenance. Oil changes are few and far between, but they are also pricey..

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                          • #14
                            This could be "the one".
                            http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/...epage:homepage Make&Rp=R&PP=20&sV=List&CD=662+14+966+240+190+398+ 9&Q=abaf2d07-d520-49aa-9b70-c074aab1de3b

                            Looked at the CarMax supplementary warranty program, and it's like $1,600 for coverage up to 75k or 6yrs and a $100 deductible. I don't think that was too bad.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by cheeseburger with cheese View Post
                              Bmw > Benz
                              Originally posted by talisman View Post
                              Yup.
                              x2

                              I absolutely LOVE mine!!!
                              If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

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