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64 messages,  Last post on Dec 10, 2006 at 6:26 PM

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#19 of 64 Re: having your car checked out [qbrozen] by fredvh Jan 06, 2006 (6:42 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 06, 2006 6:34 am) Great post gbrozen. It is a very difficult thing to do(buying a good used car). You just do not know how the vehicle was taken care of. It is no doubt true that a used vehicle that is 1-3 years old is a good buy because of the heavy depreciation that a new one takes in the first 3 years but finding one is not so easy. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 06, 2006 7:35 am)
#20 of 64 Re: having your car checked out [fredvh] by qbrozen Jan 06, 2006 (7:35 am)
Replying to: fredvh (Jan 06, 2006 6:42 am) absolutely true.   one thing i should have mentioned. ALWAYS follow your gut. If a deal is too good to be true, then it is. If you drive a car and something doesn't "feel" right, then walk away. There are plenty of cars out there, you just have to be patient and find the right one.
#21 of 64 Re: .....at ... [ezshift5] by kyfdx HOST Jan 06, 2006 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: ezshift5 (Jan 02, 2006 3:46 pm) Hey... shop around for that 330ci.. For $30K, you should be able to get an '03 with low miles and almost every option..   fedlawman.. Are you sure you weren't thinking of a 2001 M3 for $30K?   A $30K 1991 M3 would have to be the nicest one on the planet.... or do you have a particular one in mind?   regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums Replies to this message: fedlawman (Jan 14, 2006 4:12 pm)
#22 of 64 For me... by kyfdx HOST Jan 06, 2006 (8:04 pm)
For $30K new.. I'd take a TSX, or a 2.0T Quattro A3 (oh right, you can't get Quattro in the 2.0T..duh).   2-seater? '03 Boxster or new S2000.. Replies to this message: jimmy81 (Jan 06, 2006 8:08 pm) kyfdx (Jan 06, 2006 8:11 pm)
#23 of 64 Re: For me... [kyfdx] by jimmy81 Jan 06, 2006 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 06, 2006 8:04 pm) $30 for a TSX? Navi,right?   A non - navi 06 TL is selling for the low $31s..... Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jan 06, 2006 8:11 pm)
#24 of 64 Re: For me... [jimmy81] by kyfdx HOST Jan 06, 2006 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: jimmy81 (Jan 06, 2006 8:08 pm) We have taxes where I live...   Plus... If I'm going over $30K, then that opens up a whole 'nother list...
#25 of 64 Back to the point of the thread . . . by tfulkert Jan 07, 2006 (6:03 am)
I guess I would throw in Altima SE-R, Speed6, Magnum V-8, Charger V-8, Saab 9-3 turbo, Legacy, Accord, Impala SS. All of these are quick and can stow 4 Sunday bags for a road trip to a nice golf course.   I would exclude the Camry, Fusion, Galant since they aren't as performance-minded as the above. Not that they are bad cars, just not as high performance.   Maybe add the Maxima.   My personal pick is the base Altima 3.5SE because my budget is < $24K and I love the manual shift auto. I have to get auto because of my co-drivers. Who else makes manual autos? Thanks!
#26 of 64 Found another one.. by kyfdx HOST Jan 07, 2006 (11:07 am)
In the paper today.. '05 BMW 325i.. CPO with 12K miles.. for $28,900..   That is my new top pick for under $30K...
#27 of 64 keep em coming by calidave Jan 09, 2006 (9:40 am)
great ideas, folks
#28 of 64 Re: .....at ... [kyfdx] by fedlawman Jan 14, 2006 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 06, 2006 8:02 pm) "fedlawman.. Are you sure you weren't thinking of a 2001 M3 for $30K?"   By your wink, I think you already know the answer to that question.   There is a certain, fully restored 1988 M3 I have my eye on...   10.2 to 1 EVOIII pistons EVOIII 2.5 Crankshaft EVOIII 272 degree intake cam EVOII 264 degree exhaust cam EVOIII valve springs EVOIII Air Flow Meter EVOIII Injectors EVOII 2 piece exhaust 50mm primaries and secondaries EVOIII 48 mm throttle bodies   All genuine BMW Evo III parts     Certainly not the most maintenance free car out there, but these older BMW's and Porsches are about the entire ownership experience, not just commuting to the office every day. These cars are a fun hobby, and I personally get almost as much pleasure from working on my car as I do driving it.   I know they're not for everyone - it's just what I would get.

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