Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I like them, anyone actually know anything about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I like the R model mack in the first picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 ... That's a pretty old car. Asuming you want to have this as your first car, I'd still go for the RX7. But the BMW is a bit more practical though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Stoopid amerikkans! Yeah, it's older, so are the RX7's. But I've heard they're tanks. They look pretty nice.. just needs tint and rims. I'm actually wanting to look at that white one, it's semi-local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I you could get it a repaint and other wheels I guess it would be pretty good as first car. It does have air-co, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I know this about BMWs, they're brick reliable. Once you get past the "yuppie snob" factor, they build a damn good car. They know what works & tend to stick to that. If I Didn't have a yard full of Fords (& my Tracker, "Loki"), I'd probably have various BMWs. Here's website you might be interested in - http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Other/Racing/Racing_main.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 That white would be hard to keep clean around here, lol. I would really run through a self-serve wash and rinse the car for 50 cents a day if I had to. and yeah.. it has A/C. It's loaded, lol. Power everything, leather.. auto (ew) but that can be changed later if I love the car that much, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM™ Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I seen that car somewhere around my Street. It's a nice classic car that I old guy in my street owns, he says he's going to sell it. The colour of the car I seen is black, nice shiny rims and runs really smooth. Somewhat their pretty rare around where I live, I never see old models like these before except that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Forgot to mention, the white one is an '89 525i. I think 139K miles ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Holy crap, that's more then we have with our 2 cars combined And why don't you like leather? It's only a good thing. It just get's damn hot in summer... So will you give it a repaint (metallic paint or something) or just keep it white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Leather sucks in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 139K ? That means it's just broke in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 The only thing that he should worry about at that mileage is the auto transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Woops, it's more like 150K. For 3K, havn't called or anything yet, and that's the only pic. :/ @Jace: Was saying ew at the auto part, haha. Not leather, I WANT leather. But no, paint is too expensive and I'll be in a school parking lot anyway, so I wouldn't paint anything I had unless it needed really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Also at 150k, don't expect the A/C to be working at it's full potential. If I were to get a car with 150k miles, I'd look into getting a different type of refrigerant for the A/C. They have refrigerants that run at lower pressure, which is better for older systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Someone spends the $$$ for a BMW, they tend to keep up the maintenance. Check the fluid - is it full? Smell okay (not burnt)? Look okay (nice dark red color, no metal flakes)? Properly maintained, there's no reason you shouldn't expect 200k out of that car. Take care of it, a lot more. A quick search shown no recalls on BMW, Check w/ local dealer to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I dunno.. 3K is quite much for a nearly 18 year old car you know and it's bound to have quite some deffects.. Try bargening and ask for a test drive or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Oh yeah, I know. There's no way I'd buy a car unless I test drove it for a goodwhile and had a dealership check it over (if I was really interested after the drive.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Like I said, they tend to keep 'em up. As for the price, yeah that is a little steep for an older car, but it's a BMW. I found you another link that might help you make up your mind - http://www.bmw4life.com/buyingE34.htm Fro myself, if I had the $$$ I wouldn't turn my nose up at it as long as it's in good shape (not wrecked/rusted, runs good,etc), but that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 BMW hasn't always been so high classed like Aston's and Jag's have been.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Sorry for double post - Didn't know about the GM trannys, so keep replacement (or conversion to manual) costs in mind, if it is a GM transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 GM Trannys?? And yeah, it'd just be a challenge to get ahold of a 5 speed. No idea if they even amde them for this specific car, but surely another one could be mated with little to no work. Like Honda's, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 There is option 2 - Find a wrecked 5.0 mustang, transplant engine/trans & go FAST! Wait for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 lolnoty. Thanks for the link, the TB and WP could be a problem. Every 50K miles? Geez. I might try to look for something a tad newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Are there any Ford Mustangs for the same price? Those cars really rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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