You are allowed to use 10k $ on a car, what should it be?

"AndersSim - V10'ING" (anderssim) 10/17/2013 at 15:23 • Filed to: None

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my choice on cars.com

2004 BMW 545I for 9.999 $

One rule: you have to own it for 10 years into the future, and drive it everyday.

Nibby > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:25

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The E60 is a terrible choice! It's gonna cost you a shitload and things are going to break really quickly. Source: I know 3 people who have had E60s (bought new) and all 3 of them were traded in within 2 years due to electrical gremlins, starter issues, and transmission problems.

I'd probably go with a 7.3L Powerstroke F250 4x4, 95-97.

Casper > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:25

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I don't know if I would want to keep a 10 year old BMW for another 10 years. Last time I did that with a 5 series it started to rack up the bills.

Does it have to be a car from cars.com?

AndersSim - V10'ING > Casper 10/17/2013 at 15:27

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Not at all! You could even use craigslist.

And yeah, you might be right, but something about 333hp and great handling is getting the jobs done for me over 10 years

Party-vi > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:30

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Well, since I can't get a 500E for $10k I'd pick a W124 with the 3.2L.

1) It's gorgeous

2) I'll last longer than 10 years

3) It's classy as fuck

AndersSim - V10'ING > Party-vi 10/17/2013 at 15:32

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Great choice! But are they possible to even get in decent condition at this price?

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:32

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180HP turbo convertible:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/407686…

pdx107 > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:35

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Easy Choice, my favourite car, with two grand to spare

Link http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/412677…

Casper > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:35

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Yeah, I ignored all the minor issues, it was when the power steering started acting up that she had to go.

I would probably buy this and hide it away in my collection... after I talked him down a little.
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/410381…

Also wouldn't mind getting another SW20 but I can't find a decent deal. This is the only one I even bothered to think about...
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/410381…

AndersSim - V10'ING > pdx107 10/17/2013 at 15:37

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It personally makes my head turn more often than any other porsche... Beside the 959 and gt

Party-vi > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:38

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Well you need to remember the newest example is from 1996 and in great condition they're listed at $7k tops on NADA.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Party-vi 10/17/2013 at 15:40

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Wow, well i don't have a clue how the secondhand car market works in the US/UK/GERMANY. And besides it is a classic!

Your boy, BJR > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:40

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-BUICK-R…

This but I'd have to be able to turn it into a lowrider.

Mustafaluigi > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:41

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2006 A3 6 speed. Some add ons for only $9500.

http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/4078846423…

AndersSim - V10'ING > Mustafaluigi 10/17/2013 at 15:42

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That is rad!

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:42

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Wild Card here ! $9,995

EL_ULY > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:45

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i'd own an -2004 BMW for 10 years... but never a 2004- That is just wallet suicide and im an auto technician with a dealer discount on parts lol. Saying this with a smile and not intended to offent, but any E60 is not a very good choice EVER!, except brand new then getting rid of it when it hits 60k miles. I'd personally go with what i just purchased for my little sister last Saturday, W210 E320 :] The tank of all tanks, ask any merc tech/ any tech.

AndersSim - V10'ING > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 15:47

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And a rusty motherfucker, in scandinavia that is :)

EL_ULY > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:49

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i hate working on cars from up north (US) or coastal town. Have to put a torch to everything lol :]

Party-vi > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:50

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Well over here it's just a Mercedes. I'm sure I would pay around $9,000 for a one-owner car. In the US (or in my experience) 1st owners trade in their car or sell it privately. The 2nd owner takes OK car of it and then sells it to a 3rd owner when something major breaks or might break. The 3rd owners are the worst, as a luxury car at a cheap price is never a good idea. They can't afford to pay for the maintenance and repairs on the luxury car and so let them sit and become neglected. It's a shame really because older Mercedes and BMWs are built very well.

AndersSim - V10'ING > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 15:51

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I believe you

EL_ULY > Nibby 10/17/2013 at 15:53

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My dad's has an 2001....400K+ miles on ze ticker and pulling hard. Besides maintenance and little typical things like (alt.,Compressor, belt tensioner, P/S pump) we've never had to get in the powertrain ever.

EL_ULY > Nibby 10/17/2013 at 15:55

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i've owned plenty a germans cars in my days.... just keep eating my monies :(

Bluecold > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:56

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A few minutes ago I saw a clip about a Fulvia. And I am filled with so much want for such a sweet sweet little machine. Therefore. Lancia Fulvia. A decent one runs 5k euros.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 15:59

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ZHP

Ok, so that one's an auto. But I would <3 a manual so hard, and even a DSG wouldn't be horrendous. It's like a Jalop-E46 M3, with less power and fancy goodies, but all the braking and suspension stuff from the M car.

Nibby > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 16:02

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Go for an E39 instead!

EL_ULY > Nibby 10/17/2013 at 16:08

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it was next on my reign of 5 series ownership after my e34's M20 went out "at 412,666" but the C5 Avant Quattro and E320 were just at the right price at the right time on car shopping day :] I highly doubt many E60's will make it half way to 400K miles

Got_GT > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:10

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http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4050554409…

I'd go with a 2004 VW R32.

Its rare, all wheel drive, lots of fun, and tons of aftermarket support.

The linked car is listed for under 10k. I've found several in the 9k to 12k range.

Just4GP > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 16:12

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Different chassis. The E60 didn't come out until 2003

AndersSim - V10'ING > Got_GT 10/17/2013 at 16:13

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And its without a doubt a future classic!

Nibby > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 16:18

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I think the E60 engines are fine and reliable, moreso the rest of the car is troublesome.

Milky > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:19

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Well .... I bought this in January for 9k, so thats where my vote goes!

AndersSim - V10'ING > Milky 10/17/2013 at 16:19

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Nice "SLK"! :)

AndersSim - V10'ING > Bluecold 10/17/2013 at 16:21

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And will never start on a winter morning, unless you are some sort of god of fire

lucky's pepper > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:24

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Since I live where it snows, a 2nd generation Subaru Forester XT ('03-'08) with a manual transmission. Small, light, potent (enough) little 2.5 liter turbo, smooth shifting 5 speed, good handling for a tall wagon and will get you through damn near anything, especially with a set of snow tires. I have an '04 and it's as close as I've found to the perfect all-round car.

AndersSim - V10'ING > lucky's pepper 10/17/2013 at 16:25

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Approved!

Milky > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:25

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Ha, thanks .... but its only 80% SLK.

Bluecold > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:31

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Ah, how bad could it be? It's a rally car!

Bluecold > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 16:31

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Ah, how bad could it be? It's a rally car!

Hindered23 > EL_ULY 10/17/2013 at 16:32

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literally traded in my s4 today because maintenance is fucking retarded. dads getting a new caddy and I'm driving my 1st car again...

lucky's pepper > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 10/17/2013 at 16:36

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Is it just me or does anyone else find themselves looking at cars that they used to think, when the car was new, was ugly as hell but now you see them and the reaction is "Wow, that's nice!"? You couldn't have paid me to drive this 25 years ago but know I want to know if it's got a 304 or the straight six.

EL_ULY > Hindered23 10/17/2013 at 16:40

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damn sorry to hear that dude, i know how it can be dude, and im a auto tech with employee pricing on OEM parts and all tools, lifts, diagrams, machines (tire, balancer, alignment) at my disposal. Can still be a bitch. Gotta do the damn timing chain tensioner gaskets and full front end kit on the C5 Avant on Saturday :( Time and $$$ down the pooper like always. Yet, its our own fault continuing to buy these dumb things lol.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > lucky's pepper 10/17/2013 at 16:49

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When new it was "weird" or "dumb". Give it 15 years and it will be quirky and cool. The Cube and Juke will probably fit into this category in the future.

lucky's pepper > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 10/17/2013 at 17:11

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HA! What does it say about me that I kinda like both the Cube and Juke now? My tastes are clearly getting more eclectic with age.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > lucky's pepper 10/17/2013 at 17:14

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Your like my Dad. He wore Dockers when they first got popular, then kept wearing them when the went out of style, and a few years ago when they got popular again he was still wearing them. Simply put, you dont give a fuck about what others think.

lucky's pepper > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 10/17/2013 at 17:29

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I definitely like your interpretation better then my wife's. She just thinks I'm an idiot with no taste.

SpeedSix > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 17:32

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Mercedes-Benz W114/W115

Fuel Efficient, Dead Reliable, Classier than Everything, Large Trunk, Basically Everything.

SpeedSix > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 17:34

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Volvo 780 Berton้

A3R0 > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 18:56

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Good question! The most perfect example of a 9000 aero ever!

NotACactus > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 19:13

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$650 on cars.com. Spend the rest of the money on making it look pretty and put a manual in, then you have a car forever.

SpeedyGirl > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 20:11

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These can be had for $10K if you look hard enough. Aftermarket suspension, change the oil and it will just keep running and running.

Montalvo > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/17/2013 at 21:39

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I can tell you from experience at least with the 550i that I loved every minute I was in that car, but by the end it was biting back something fierce. It would eat tires as though there was no tomorrow and then the electronics began to act up. Mechanically no issues whatsoever but there was always the fear of shit did I crack another rim? My father went through so many rims and tires that BMW actually sent a representative from their tire insurance to look at the car because they couldn't believe it. I am sure you can thank my family that there is now an actual cap on the tire insurance.

911e46z06 > AndersSim - V10'ING 10/18/2013 at 04:31

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Right idea, you're just a tad off the mark. You could get a cherry e39 540 for that money. Could also do a e46 330, but I would rather live 10 years with the e39.

All the 5 series wonderfulness without the blobular (a word I invented especially for the e60) styling

SpeedSix > NotACactus 10/27/2013 at 23:20

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And swap the godawful American-spec headlights for Euro-spec lights.

HamptonSpouse > AndersSim - V10'ING 11/20/2013 at 17:39

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Any BMW e39.