"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
06/20/2015 at 23:53 • Filed to: None
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"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
06/20/2015 at 23:53 • Filed to: None | 3
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Oppo I really want to get a wagon or wagonesque (see HHR SS) as my next vehicle. Has to have LSD or can be equipped with one from the aftermarket for a reasonable price.
Preferably I also want to stay around $10k but will go up to $12k so definitely looking in the used market. Also I’ll be financing so it can’t be something super ancient. I’m open to all suggestions so post away.
E91 for your time:
CB
> SlickMcRick
06/20/2015 at 23:56 |
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Legacy/Outback (both available in Turbo forms).
Volvo V70.
BMW 3 Series
Audi A4.
Those are the ones I’m going to put a half-assed amount of time into thinking of.
Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> SlickMcRick
06/20/2015 at 23:57 |
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It’s old, but it’s just a suggestion. I know this one doesn’t have a manual, but be patient and you’d find a really nice one for about the same price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Seri…
Sam
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:00 |
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http://www.japaneseclassicsllc.com/1989-bmw-325ix…
You’ll have to contact them to have them lift the car and see if it has an LSD.
Dsscats
> Sam
06/21/2015 at 00:01 |
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Their price is hilarious.
Hot Takes Salesman
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:05 |
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Has to have LSD
First thing I thought when I read that was “What, is John Lennon buying a car?”
AM3R shamefully returns
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:06 |
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E91 328i would be suggestion, might be hard to find one in that price range.
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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> AM3R shamefully returns
06/21/2015 at 00:09 |
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I wouldn’t go near one of those things. It’s about that time where they’re going to start costing a lot of money to keep running. The battery is over $600 for an E90, FYI.
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Sam
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 00:11 |
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I love how we both suggested E30 Tourings. Both somewhat overpriced, I might add.
911e46z06
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:13 |
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This is the second time today I’ve recommended an e39. The 540 wagons with the manual can be a bit tough to find, but they’re around. Pretty common to swap in the LSD from the M5.
As I told another dude earlier today, it’s absolutely insane that you can get a car as good as the e39 540 for as cheap as they are right now.
Big Bubba Ray
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:17 |
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Get an Outback XT son!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:21 |
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You could buy this and save around 7k
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Big Bubba Ray
> 911e46z06
06/21/2015 at 00:36 |
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Wait, did BMW sell the E39 540 wagon with a stick in the states?? If so, I had no idea and that’s awesome.
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911e46z06
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 00:42 |
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Hell yeah dude. I was looking for a BMW for a buddy for a couple months ago, and there were 2 or 3 MT e39 540 Tourings that had me pricing out aluminum sheds and analyzing the plausibility of squeezing one more car onto my property (I’m at 7 at the moment).
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SlickMcRick
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 00:42 |
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Wow didn’t know those things were so pricey. I’m looking for something more modern though. Preferably not much older than early 2000s
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SlickMcRick
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 00:43 |
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Yep sure did. They are THE SEX
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SlickMcRick
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 00:44 |
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Typically speaking BMW wagon owners love their cars and take great care of it. I used to work at a BMW dealership and the batteries ARE NOT that expensive. Maybe it’ll cost around $200.
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SlickMcRick
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/21/2015 at 00:45 |
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This will be your wagon recommendation for all eternity lol
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SlickMcRick
> CB
06/21/2015 at 00:46 |
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Hmmmm I’ll look into the Legacy. Maybe the price has come down off of them. Subaru’s hold their value so well.
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SlickMcRick
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 00:47 |
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I’d get a Forester XT like this if it falls into budget
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Big Bubba Ray
> 911e46z06
06/21/2015 at 00:52 |
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I had no idea! That is too damn cool. They’ve gotta be ridiculously hard to find!
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Big Bubba Ray
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 00:55 |
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A Forester XT Sports would be killer. You can most definitely find an amazing Subaru whatever XT for 10-12 grand.
Finding one with a stick though could be a whole different story. They are borderline unicorns.
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911e46z06
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 00:57 |
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Yeah man. You don't see many of them, but as previously alluded to, 2 or 3 of them popped up on SoCal Craigs in about a 2 month period awhile back. The wants were very strong.
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Big Bubba Ray
> 911e46z06
06/21/2015 at 01:02 |
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How much do they go for? If the seller knows what they’ve got, I bet they’re expensive haha
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911e46z06
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 01:14 |
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I don’t know if the ones I saw were your typical dumbass SoCal Bimmer owners or not, but I was shocked at how cheap they were. I don’t remember exactly, but well under 10 grand. Fuck man. Thinking back on it hurts. Like 6 months worth of agonizing over a new DD had just ended with the purchase of a CTS V-Sport. If I’d only held out a little longer, I would definitely have scooped up one of those e39s.
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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> Sam
06/21/2015 at 01:15 |
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Worth it?
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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 01:24 |
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I worked at a BMW dealership too, and mum has an 08 e93. Trust me, you don’t walk out of the dealership with money in your pocket. I know people in sales and I’ve seen the look on customers faces when they heard numbers they weren’t expecting.
I ain’t lyin’
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthr…
https://www.reddit.com/r/BMW/comments…
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AM3R shamefully returns
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 01:30 |
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Haha it's too late, I've owned an E90 328i for about 2 years now. Pretty trouble free! About to hit 80k.
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SlickMcRick
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 01:31 |
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I stand corrected. Wow that’s crazy. Welp I’ll possibly be crossing that off my list. Was a fun thought while it lasted.
46and2aheadofme
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 03:05 |
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Garbage. Why is there one of you in every post?
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46and2aheadofme
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 03:09 |
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Anecdotal evidence shouldn’t be used to blaspheme an entire line. And if somebody doesn’t know that maintenance costs more for these cars them they’re an idiot. Better engineering = more expensive repairs.
duurtlang
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 04:43 |
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That’s overpriced. I sold one of those earlier this year, similar condition but with the wheel on the proper left side, for $7500.
LongbowMkII
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 08:04 |
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FWD suggestions, mini clubman, vw sportwagen, and a bit above budget is the Acura tsx wagon.
Stupidru
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 08:07 |
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N51fanatic
> Dsscats
06/21/2015 at 08:19 |
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That price is bananas. Folks importing e30 wagons are high. A few have passed on BaT with 10k+ reserves and arent even reaching $7K. $14k for this one, GTFOH
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N51fanatic
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 08:26 |
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I am pretty sure they didnt. Any 540 estate with a stick is a swap.
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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> 46and2aheadofme
06/21/2015 at 08:38 |
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u mad?
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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> 46and2aheadofme
06/21/2015 at 08:39 |
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I can tell you’re the life of the party. Welcome to OPPO!
jjhats
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 08:40 |
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Volvo v50 or v70. Subaru legacy are hard to find buy out there. The e91 is the ultimate imo but prices are still high and my preferred combo rwd 6mt with sport package is very hard to find. If you're ok with awd and non sport package the e91 6mt can be found
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SlickMcRick
> jjhats
06/21/2015 at 09:01 |
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I’ve come to realize that about the E91. Would definitely prefer RWD but it seems AWD is the only way to go in my budget. Question is then why choose that over a Legacy? I’ll have to further research it. Why concerning fact for the BMW is that $500-$600 battery replacement. That’s far too steep for my liking.
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SlickMcRick
> N51fanatic
06/21/2015 at 09:08 |
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Thanks for breaking my heart. Just checked and unfortunately all you said was true.
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Dsscats
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 11:10 |
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No, they didn't
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Dsscats
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 11:11 |
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No, not from the factory
Z4M
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 11:32 |
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No they definitely didn’t, but manual swaps aren’t that bad
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Z4M
> 911e46z06
06/21/2015 at 11:33 |
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Must have been a swap, or a Chevy Lsx engine and gearbox like the brown e39 touring above.
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Z4M
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/21/2015 at 11:36 |
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No, you aren't lying because dealerships rip people off. Any Indy shop will charge 200$ including coding and the battery.
SPNKiX
> Big Bubba Ray
06/21/2015 at 11:56 |
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I think the sticks are relatively findable because of places like Northern CA and Boulder CO. Anyway, here’s my auto- one day it will be a stick. We bought it as a baby machine, so both of us had to be able to drive it.
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jjhats
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 12:34 |
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Subaru are far from reliable as far as Japanese automakers go but still better than German. As far as awd I just trust subaru and audi so much more than I would bmw. Have you looked for b7 a4 6mt avant? There are a good number out there too
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911e46z06
> Z4M
06/21/2015 at 13:19 |
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Could be, I guess. I just assumed it was stock when I saw multiple ads for ‘em within a couple months. Don’t think any of the ads mentioned a swap.
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SlickMcRick
> jjhats
06/21/2015 at 18:16 |
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I’ve seen a few but good ol’ German reliability when it comes to turbo motors makes me shy away. Scared of those possible repair bills.
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SlickMcRick
> Z4M
06/21/2015 at 18:40 |
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Hmmmm if what you’re saying is true then I just might be back into considering the E91. I’ll go up to $250-$300 for a battery replacement but $600 is a deal breaker.
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SlickMcRick
> SPNKiX
06/21/2015 at 18:43 |
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Yep thats where all the clean ones are. I live on the East coast unfortunately so that’d be one heck of a trip. If I do find one though I’ll probably ask a local Oppo to check it out for me to see if it’s worth the flight. Dinner or lunch will be on me if I make the trip.
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Z4M
> SlickMcRick
06/21/2015 at 22:38 |
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Here are a few cars that may fit the bill. I'm not sure I could recommend any of them unless you are somewhat able to repair it yourself because you could spend the entry fee twice over on some of these cars if things go wrong. One car I would recommend is the e39 wagon below, those are pretty bulletproof especially with the 6 cylinder.
I thought you would like this 1999 Audi A4 for $4,996 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/17E16EB…
I thought you would like this 2005 Subaru Legacy for $6,976 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/17C48D3…
I thought you would like this 2004 Audi A4 for $8,900 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/180624C…
I thought you would like this 2006 Subaru Impreza for $8,999 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/18016AB…
I thought you would like this 2007 BMW 328xi for $10,995 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/180B097…
I thought you would like this 2008 BMW 328xi for Call for Price on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/180E68D…
I thought you would like this 2001 BMW 525i for $9,850 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/17FFFCB…
I thought you would like this 2006 BMW 530xi for $12,500 on Autotrader
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/180C02D…
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46and2aheadofme
> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
06/26/2015 at 11:58 |
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Yeah sorry I’m transitioning to oppo because of jalop comment burnout. Been lurking for a long time and I think it’s time to join in. Might have been wound a little tight when I wrote that. I’ll loosen up!
functionoverfashion
> SlickMcRick
06/29/2015 at 14:47 |
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You could probably get about the nicest E46 wagon in existence for around 15k, lots of choices under 10k and many in stick. I got my ‘03 last summer well under 10k and it’s in great shape. The black one was mine and had ~200k, I sold it just after getting the blue one.
There’s also this, at a local shop where I’ve gotten a few cars. Prices are a bit high but they fix every imaginable thing on their cars before selling them. You can either pay a little more up front or wait for stuff to break later.
http://www.concordmotorsport.com/detail-2008-au…