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eghatch95 07-21-2008 06:21 PM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
bad choice i would have bought a rucus with the money and tricked it out

txdohczc 07-21-2008 11:34 PM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 

Originally Posted by eghatch95
bad choice i would have bought a rucus with the money and tricked it out

becuase your in love with SUPERSTREET

McBoost 07-21-2008 11:55 PM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
I had the same car... minus the auto gayness. They're fun, but all the little problems and quirks were getting on my nerves. Everytime I fixed something, another issue would come up.

BoostMyDB8 07-22-2008 01:17 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 

Originally Posted by jagojon3
I hate cavaliers but I sure would hate to trade in a 4 cylinder for a gas-hungry pig, especially with these gas prices.

Other than that, good deal ;)

It's only a 2.5 so gas mileage isn't bad. It gets 32mpg on the freeway with CC and about 23 around town. Averaged 28 on the last tank.

Tom-Guy 07-22-2008 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Rogers
They're fun, but all the little problems and quirks were getting on my nerves. Everytime I fixed something, another issue would come up.

Any major drivetrain, or was it just small electrical and other BS? I'm seriously considering getting an early-mid 90s autotragic BMW for the gf since she's not getting the 5 speed thing.

BoostMyDB8 07-22-2008 01:28 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
When you look...Go for the 2.5 M50tu motor, came in the 325i/is and 525i. They are well known for going upwards of 400,000miles without anything but regular maintenance.

With that said, most problems are going to be electrical and other things the work happy Germans over-engineered.

Tom-Guy 07-22-2008 01:34 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
Yah, I remember going over a 92 325i convertable with 100K on it, car was 6-7 years old at the time. Owner was looking to fix all the small ---- before selling it, ran up a $1K bill replacing power antenna masts and silly ----. The only thing that's ouch-y about them is having to step to the dealer for brake pads because everything else didn't have the wear sensor and/or squealled like hell. See also: Mercedes.

I didn't know for sure, but kind of assumed, than the 325i and 525i were the same engine. I drove one (1) 525i automagic, and it was slow as balls. I see why Yuriney bought one with M5 badges.

BoostMyDB8 07-22-2008 01:53 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
I have unlimited carfax for 3 more days so if you want one GET ON IT! :-*

Tom-Guy 07-22-2008 02:15 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
Thank you

ichbinsobose 07-22-2008 09:46 AM

Re: I bought a BMW, made a video
 
get an e34 not an e36... the e36's are the cheapo versions of EVERYTHING the e34 barely wieghs more, has a lot better suspension, more room for fatty tire, feels a lot less cheap on the road, has more engine bay space, and fewer O0 :8 make them look like shiite.

An JD, you can get whatever badges you want for her, so long as it ends up fast. ^-^


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