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bfaubion
Joined: 08 May 2000 Posts: 2 Location: Toledo, OH, U.S.
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2000 10:50 am Post subject: Want to buy a BMW, need some info |
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hello to all, i'm interested in buying a mid 80's bmw, prehaps a 3 series. However i am concerned with the maintenance cost of an older luxury car. i recently sold my eagle talon that i had to get rid of because of parts and labor costs....ex all this was done within a year(labor and replacement
of timing belt=$300, alternator=$320, 4 tires=$400, 2 rear brake calibers=$520, master and slave clutch cylinder=$480....and theres more!) my questions are
1. what are maintenance costs of a BMW compared to this?
2. what kind of repairs should i expect to make with a year?
3. what should i look out for when buying a 3 series?
4.are there any models wich are less expensive or more reliable than others?
5. and....what is a resonable price for a 3 series?
i'm in college now so i need something that will last a couple of years and not empty my pocket book...an older BMW seems like a good choice :)
thanks, Ben Faubion |
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TomRing
Joined: 29 Apr 2000 Posts: 21 Location: East Rochester
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2000 3:30 pm Post subject: Want to buy a BMW, need some info |
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If you have to ask, and worry about cost , keep shopping. Expensive is all relative to what you like to drive and have, and what you have to spend! |
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89325iCky
Joined: 16 Jun 2000 Posts: 3 Location: Maysville, Ky.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2000 4:51 pm Post subject: Want to buy a BMW, need some info |
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Dont give up!
I just bought mine 6/12/00 and I was very lucky.Repaired/wrecked but not salvage titled
for 6k.130,000 miles, good top,runs and looks almost perfect.(It will be soon thanks to this bb)BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!!
Good luck in your search,
Brian |
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