Cars that stir your soul

[Whos ur dadd]

I can honestly say that there are only a couple of cars that really make me drool. Of course, there are the Ferraris and the Porsches that would make anyone drool, but what cars are within your reasonable price points that really drive you bananas?

For me, a 2004 RX8 or a 2001-2003 BMW 330. Can\'t afford any of these new, but as a used car, they are less fantasy... I\'d love to have either one of these in my driveway. I would rather have one of these two than say a WRX STI. Not that I\'ve ever driven one of them STIs, but they just don\'t make me smile.

What tickles your fancy? Oh, and you can\'t mention the Mazda3, cuz that\'d be lame... :p

[Mica3SGT]

Any BMW, Audi or Jaguar (used) fits the bill. The trouble with the RX-8 is the rotary powerplant, which will be expensive to repair and unproven in the longterm. There are many shops out there that specialize in european makes.

I personally love the Mini Cooper S - I guess I have a preference for hatches. Trouble is - the used ones offered aren\'t much better deal than new.

[Kevin@nextmod]

+1 on mini cooper but needs to be the john cooper S. 210 hp supercharged on a little wee 1.6L engine. *drools*
My other one and always will be is the Audi S4. But with a $90k price range, it\'d be impossible for me to get it.

[FLIPDADY]

-WRX STI
-S2000
-RX-8
-Integra Type-R

[fourtrack78]

-s2000
-supra twinturbo
- rx-8
-Infinity G35 2door

and if i had to pick something american..............

2002 firehawk.......(if only i can make my mazda 3 sound like it)

all of these would have to be used of course.

[SABIO]

Don\'t know if I can get a hard-on over a used car...but...

Any Year Firehawk...a nice 2002 SLP firehawk.. Yup thats it...


Boing!.. ok.. that car is HOT...

[iconicrocket]

The Lotus Elise, for $58,550 Cdn MSRP you can get one. The Toronto Star had an article a couple of weeks back in the Wheels section, where a grandmother actually brought one, in British racing green too. :D

Don\'t know whats its going to be like used, but I\'m sure it\'ll pull the price down to my level of affordability.

http://www.gentrylane.com/show_7.htm

[chinsterr]

The Lotus Elise is too hardcore for an everyday driver !! Doesnt it have the Celica engine in it ?



My picks:


Lexus IS 350 (or 250 awd if I cant afford the 350)
Lan Evo 8 (well, any Evo will suffice)
WRX STi
and the new Z4 coupe looks pretty sweet (the silver one with the black rims at the autoshow)


Chinsterr

[al01]

-audi a3
-audi a4
-wrx
-rsx
-rx8

[astatik]

-SLK (55 AMG or any other model)
-STI
-S2000
-IS250

but ya... they are all out of my price range which defeats the purpose =P lol oh well

[Fuman]

Originally posted by chinsterr


The Lotus Elise is too hardcore for an everyday driver !! Doesnt it have the Celica engine in it ?



My picks:


Lexus IS 350 (or 250 awd if I cant afford the 350)
Lan Evo 8 (well, any Evo will suffice)
WRX STi
and the new Z4 coupe looks pretty sweet (the silver one with the black rims at the autoshow)


Chinsterr
yup, but lotus engineers have fiddled around with it: (quote from http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/lotus_elise.asp)
Lotus has tuned the engine to suit the very essence of the Elise by employing a brand new, custom engineered Lotus T4 engine management system (EMS). The software for the EMS was designed and developed by Lotus specifically for the Elise 111R. All calibration and validation work was undertaken solely by Lotus engineers, ensuring that the Elise performs as a true Lotus should. Toyota’s world-renowned VVTL-i system allows the engine management system the flexibility to select the optimum camshaft profile, lift and timing across the full range of engine operating conditions. This interaction between the Lotus T4 EMS and the VVTL-i system gives the Elise its optimum linear torque characteristics, peaking at 133 lb-ft at 6800 rpm coupled with the peak power of 190 bhp at 7800 rpm.

edit: A used 350z may fit my budget when I grad. but nothing right now... NOTHING fits my bank acc.. =(

[Zaku_4]

hmm

ill be RIDICULOUSLY happy with these cars in no particular order: (except the bmw, lol its first =D)

e46 ci\'s, must be cabriolet. i feel the need for shit in my hair lol. most of them are around like 25+k or even 30k mark for 60K+ kilometer and over. and i can deal wiht that i guess

mx-5, there are some already on auto tradwer and they go for around 30-35+k lol

miata, 2000 and up and must have aero kit and ill be happy

hmm thats all i can think of right now.

honestly i LOVE sitting in the back of a ci wiht its top down. sure its kind of squishy at the back, but it feels COMPLETELY open unike the miata/mx-5. even with top down u still feel confined, with the bmw, when the top is down u know its down. i dunno thats the feeling i get lol...

ive sat in a 323ci wtih the top down, and absolutely LOVEEEE the rear seats. i swear if only i can describe the feeling i get.. its amazing.. anyways tyeah thats it lol

[Domokun]

- Pagani Zonda F (of course I need to win Super 7 first)
- Datsun 240Z with a rough idle. The only japanese car with some real mechanical soul. I would love to own one of these in it\'s original form.
- NSX. I\'m still counting my lunch money. One day.. one day!
- Hachiroku with ITB. Nicest sounding 4 banger in my opionion. Too bad most of the people buy them (teenagers) try to turn them into some drift machine and ending up doing a half ass job. Then they\'ll get tired of it and eventually getting rid of it all hacked up... it really pisses me off when I see that. I\'m still waiting for a good condition one to pop up from autotrader. I\'ll restore it from frame up.

[tommy36]

I have to admit i do like the evo9, but i really love the look of the evo10 a lot. The new lexus is250 awd is georgeous too for the price. :D

[SABIO]

ok changed my mind.. The 2006 NISMO 350Z

[MattD]

my buddies got a datsun 280z and it is f in hot. i think i would have to go for an audi rs4. but then again there is a crap load of cars out there. any lamborghini or most of the ferraris. i think for the buck tho i would have to get a z06. nothing beats what you get for 96 large.

[Whos ur dadd]

Hey u twats, the post is bout cars priced within reach.

For those who can actually afford 2006 350Zs or C6 Z06s, stop crapping in my thread, cuz frankly it\'s depressing me. ;)

[iconicrocket]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Hey u twats, the post is bout cars priced within reach.

For those who can actually afford 2006 350Zs or C6 Z06s, stop crapping in my thread, cuz frankly it\'s depressing me. ;)



Er... Couldn\'t you just get a second job? :)

[Whos ur dadd]

Yah, to be bumped up into a higher tax bracket so that I can end up with less in my pocket? NO WAY MAN!

But then again, I guess I can do all cash jobs like exotic dancing. Broli\'s mom quite likes my dancing!

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Hey u twats, the post is bout cars priced within reach.

For those who can actually afford 2006 350Zs or C6 Z06s, stop crapping in my thread, cuz frankly it\'s depressing me. ;)



lol thats what i was tihkning, some of these cars arent very reasonably priced, unless ur rich.

lol i read a pagani zonda, the F version to!

screw it

i want a z8... or a e46 m3. maybe a gt3, and thats about it.

now that i thikn about it. i would only ocnsider the z8/m3 lol.

[TheProfessor]

There are quite a few cars that I would love to be driving but I can\'t say that they would \"stir my soul\"......

I would love to own a BMW 3 series coupe, a G35C, Acura TL. I could only afford these used and even then, it would be a stretch. My only issue with the BMW and Infiniti is that they aren\'t the most reliable cars long term. The Acura is a good overall car that\'s fun to drive while still being practical.

Truth be told if I could stretch the budget a bit further I\'d go for a Volvo S60R......those things are so sweet!

[iconicrocket]

I would like to add, maybe a rare 1995 Legend 4-door GS with the 250 HP (IIRC) motor.

That was a very nice and impressive car in its day.

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by iconicrocket


I would like to add, maybe a rare 1995 Legend 4-door GS with the 250 HP (IIRC) motor.

That was a very nice and impressive car in its day.

oooh, you reminded me of the old school Lexus SC400s. Those were sweet. Unfortunately, they\'re way too vintage by now... limited $$$ means even less $$$ for costly repairs.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


There are quite a few cars that I would love to be driving but I can\'t say that they would \"stir my soul\"......

I would love to own a BMW 3 series coupe, a G35C, Acura TL. I could only afford these used and even then, it would be a stretch. My only issue with the BMW and Infiniti is that they aren\'t the most reliable cars long term. The Acura is a good overall car that\'s fun to drive while still being practical.

Truth be told if I could stretch the budget a bit further I\'d go for a Volvo S60R......those things are so sweet!

The TL is fun to drive but you\'ll get so tired from turning the steering wheel, since its so heavy. And when it comes to small parking lots and trying to park? Good luck. But they\'re really kickass on snow because of the traction control. And if you can still find 05 models. They are roughly going for $38k base. My dads one was $38k with no option to add. On the road was about high 40s because of the extended waranty and the winter tires.

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch



Originally posted by PSIVIC


There are quite a few cars that I would love to be driving but I can\'t say that they would \"stir my soul\"......

I would love to own a BMW 3 series coupe, a G35C, Acura TL. I could only afford these used and even then, it would be a stretch. My only issue with the BMW and Infiniti is that they aren\'t the most reliable cars long term. The Acura is a good overall car that\'s fun to drive while still being practical.

Truth be told if I could stretch the budget a bit further I\'d go for a Volvo S60R......those things are so sweet!

The TL is fun to drive but you\'ll get so tired from turning the steering wheel, since its so heavy. And when it comes to small parking lots and trying to park? Good luck. But they\'re really kickass on snow because of the traction control. And if you can still find 05 models. They are roughly going for $38k base. My dads one was $38k with no option to add. On the road was about high 40s because of the extended waranty and the winter tires.

Trust me, I\'m used to a shitty turning radius.....my Mazda6 was the worst I have ever owned for that. My brother has a 2005 TL and it has a better turning radius then my old 6.

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by PSIVIC

Trust me, I\'m used to a shitty turning radius.....my Mazda6 was the worst I have ever owned for that. My brother has a 2005 TL and it has a better turning radius then my old 6.

Don\'t be hatin\' the 6. This is a lovin\' thread, not a hatin\' thread.

[TheProfessor]

I\'m not hating.....I enjoyed my time with the 6, but you have to admit that the turning radius in that car is just stupid. Every review I\'ve ever read has also made note of it.

[Xenon]

Acura TSX Type S A-Spec
Acura RSX Type S A-Spec

Audi RS4
Audi A4 3.2 S-Line

BMW 330xi (2006+)
BMW M3 w/ Sport Competition Package

Honda S2000

Mazda6 Sport Hatchback GT-V6 (Seriously looking at for my next car)

Subaru WRX STi (2006 Models Especially)

[Kevin@nextmod]

Theres type S and A-spec for TSX?
And theres A-spec for RSX?

[DrunknFoo]

My list... Although some models were never released in Canada due to emissions and what not...

Mazda Rx-7 FD/FC
Skyline R34/35
Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R
Toyota Celica GT4
WRX STI
350Z
S4
M3
G35

[Broli]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Yah, to be bumped up into a higher tax bracket so that I can end up with less in my pocket? NO WAY MAN!

But then again, I guess I can do all cash jobs like exotic dancing. Broli\'s mom quite likes my dancing!

I C U!!!!



for me,
these are some of my faves!

Corvette Z06 (used, but :) )
Infinity G35 coupe
Jeep TJ sport (just looks sick with the doors and top off!)
Escalade (when u wann go to a truck, might as well look pimp)
Lotus Elise!!!

[Hazy]

RSX
TSX
Evo :D
IS250
M3



Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


Theres type S and A-spec for TSX?
And theres A-spec for RSX?

Yep. I saw the RSX A-pec at the auto show. Looks awesome.

[Xenon]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


Theres type S and A-spec for TSX?
And theres A-spec for RSX?

A-Specs sport a tighter suspension, bigger rims, all-round skirt kits and special badging. Currently, it is available on the RSX, TSX and the TL.

Erin Mills Acura (Erin Mills Autocentre) Usually has a black TSX A-Spec and a black TL A-Spec out in front of their customer entrance. Check it out.

[Domokun]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd
old school Lexus SC400s. Those were sweet. Unfortunately, they\'re way too vintage by now... limited $$$ means even less $$$ for costly repairs.

I love the sc400/sc300. Especially ones done up with Origin bodykits... so damn sexy.

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by DrunknFoo


Skyline R34




how in the name of god could i have forgotten this car? how much are these anyways (converting yen to cad)? i ASSUME around the 40-50k mark?

[Kevin@nextmod]

Originally posted by Zaku_4



Originally posted by DrunknFoo


Skyline R34




how in the name of god could i have forgotten this car? how much are these anyways (converting yen to cad)? i ASSUME around the 40-50k mark?
I think it would be an NSX price
100k+ I think

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch



Originally posted by Zaku_4



Originally posted by DrunknFoo


Skyline R34




how in the name of god could i have forgotten this car? how much are these anyways (converting yen to cad)? i ASSUME around the 40-50k mark?
I think it would be an NSX price
100k+ I think

Don\'t know much about Skylines - are these the same as Skyline GTRs? There are 15 year old ones to be had for good prices:

http://www.j-specimports.ca/ (http://www.j-specimports.ca/index.php?page=list/index.php?PHPSESSID=32856a7d456018f5630025a944b721 e1)

[FLIPDADY]

If you don\'t mind the fact that the car is 17 years old and the parts are pretty expensive, the Skyline GTR would be the ideal car to fit this thread.

The 1989 to 1990 models are readily available and go for around $24k. Any newer Skyline GTR lets say a 1998 and up I\'ve seen go for $35-40k.

[Kevin@nextmod]

A frds frd of mine have one and got it for 17k. Its the one that is parked underground everyday at pacific mall. Its green.

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


A frds frd of mine have one and got it for 17k. Its the one that is parked underground everyday at pacific mall. Its green.

ahh, ive seen that one all the time at pmall. ive also seen a s13

[SABIO]

I\'m also kinda liking the 98 Supra Turbos and the 300ZX\'s

Should get those cheap too... 12 - 15K for a nice one

[Domokun]

Going to add Nissan Skyline R32 to my list now,

Went to jdm-imports today to check out their white nismo r32, pulsar GTR and a genuine S13 with a HKS crate motor. The R32 was very raw and built like a fighter plane.

While reving the motor, the RB runs so rich that fuel just spills out of the exhaust :p I loved it cause it was like giving those hybrid driving environmentalist a big **** YOU! :D

[Whos ur dadd]

Okay, I\'ve pretty much made up my mind that I\'m going to sell the 6 and get something older and with more mileage. Logically, it makes no sense. Giving up a reliable (I think) low mileage 6 (13K odo) for a 3 year older car with 100K on the odo. And then there\'s the high price for service...

Here are the choices so far (pretty similar in price if you can believe it):

2001 330i
2001 540i

Price wise, I may have to kick in $5K to $7K, depending on what I can get for the 6 in a private sale. If I can\'t get a good price for the 6, then you guys\'ll have to put up with me for quite awhile!

[Cardinal Fang]

Seriously Whos ur dadd, stop threatening us.

[Whos ur dadd]

I wonder if CF\'s blood will bead off a German car any differently than off of a Japanese car...

[iconicrocket]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


I wonder if CF\'s blood will bead off a German car any differently than off of a Japanese car...

Depends if you waxed the car or not. :D I would imagine it beading with the German car, since they\'re pretty anal about everything from engineering to their paint.

Between the 330i and the 540i, I would go for the 540i. Damn sweet V8 ride, its got that german business-like panche to it. Sort of In-Your-Face-I\'m-Richer-Than-You feel to it. The BMW 3-series have the yuppie cuteness that doesn\'t compare to the more mature 5-series.

Just IMHO.

[Whos ur dadd]

2001 325ci - went for a test drive; not as nice as I thought it would be...
2001 330ci - didn\'t go for a drive yet, but started up the engine... SWEEET
2001 540i - didn\'t go for a drive yet, but sounded kinda rough on start up.

The 330 I sat in was soooooo nice. Seating wise, it\'s so much more snug and comfortable than the 540 I sat in.

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


2001 325ci - went for a test drive; not as nice as I thought it would be...
2001 330ci - didn\'t go for a drive yet, but started up the engine... SWEEET
2001 540i - didn\'t go for a drive yet, but sounded kinda rough on start up.

The 330 I sat in was soooooo nice. Seating wise, it\'s so much more snug and comfortable than the 540 I sat in.

lol

your decision to get a car with THAT MUCH MORE milage then yours is whats not making much sense. atleast get one with less milage (60k area, the ones just off lease). anyways the 5 series (if i remember correctly from another forum) arent very realiable (e39\'s) and have lots of things going wrong with them. btw maybe the 330 u sat in had a mpackage?

u shoudl already know that in the long run tehre are going to be major problems and with the cars u mentioned with such high milage, that time would be very close for you. just keep your 6 lol. ive narrowed my next car purchase to be a 6 or a altima lol. the 6 looks like a very nice carrr

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by Zaku_4

lol

your decision to get a car with THAT MUCH MORE milage then yours is whats not making much sense.



LOL, I\'ve already admitted it\'s an irrational decision.



Originally posted by Zaku_4

atleast get one with less milage (60k area, the ones just off lease).



They\'re so much more expensive with that \"low\" mileage. I\'m resigned to the fact that I can only afford something with 80 to 100K on the odo.



Originally posted by Zaku_4

just keep your 6 lol. ive narrowed my next car purchase to be a 6 or a altima lol. the 6 looks like a very nice carrr



I actually like the interior of the 6 very much. It\'s just that I like the exterior of the 330 more! Hey, you can buy my car. Special price for handsome boys like you.

[Whos ur dadd]

Test drove the 330ci today. OMG, this will be my next car. The dealer and me were $500 apart in price. They offered me an excellent trade value for the 6 (signficantly more than I expected) and discounted some off the price of the car, but I had a number in mind that I wouldn\'t budge from.

Maybe for the better. Maybe I can chill and let this bimmer phase pass...

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Test drove the 330ci today. OMG, this will be my next car. The dealer and me were $500 apart in price. They offered me an excellent trade value for the 6 (signficantly more than I expected) and discounted some off the price of the car, but I had a number in mind that I wouldn\'t budge from.

Maybe for the better. Maybe I can chill and let this bimmer phase pass...

ci cabriolet or coupe? lol i did say my dream car which is reasonable affordable is a ci but only a cabriolet. lol i have athing for convertables. have u ever sat in the back seat of any ci with the top down? its AMAZING everything is open space u can lie back and shitz lol...

btw ill take your 6 if u still have it after 1 year from today =D. 1 more year for my 3, but so much has happened to it, so many experinaces and things that wouldnt have been possible without the 3... can i part with mine?

last thing, didnt u almost recently get your 6? man u move cars really fast. :hoho

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by Zaku_4

ci cabriolet or coupe? lol i did say my dream car which is reasonable affordable is a ci but only a cabriolet. lol i have athing for convertables. have u ever sat in the back seat of any ci with the top down? its AMAZING everything is open space u can lie back and shitz lol...

last thing, didnt u almost recently get your 6? man u move cars really fast. :hoho

ci coupe. the cab is about $10K more... outta my league.

if the drop top experience is what you\'re looking for, just contact broli\'s mom or just buy a $6,000 Miata. Great little car with huge modding potential and aftermarket support.


Originally posted by Zaku_4

last thing, didnt u almost recently get your 6? man u move cars really fast. :hoho

Wasn\'t particularly looking for a 6 when I sold the 3. Just came across a deal that I couldn\'t pass up. Nice car, but I just go blah when I look at it.

[billyfo]

WuD, you gave up the 3 to your now 6 cause you want more space if I still have my memory correct, but 330i actually smaller than 3 for the interior. for 540i you should a bit worry about the high maintainence cost, but if you don\'t mind both are good cars to drive cause they are BMW

for now, I quite interested the Golf V GTI 4 dr w/ DSG

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by billyfo


but 330i actually smaller than 3 for the interior.

Likely true! But I realized that 90% of the time this car only carries me, so I think (time will tell whether it was justified) that I\'ll be able to live with a smaller car.

[TheProfessor]

Aren\'t older Bimmers plagued with costly problems? Both are nice cars IMO (3 and 5 series), and serve quite different purposes. Personally I would go for the 3......while the 5 is nice, it is looking a bit more dated to me while the 3 series still looks so amazing. I\'m sure insurance would be cheaper on the 3, as will gas and possibly servicing.

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


Aren\'t older Bimmers plagued with costly problems?

Fug.




Originally posted by PSIVIC


Personally I would go for the 3......while the 5 is nice, it is looking a bit more dated to me while the 3 series still looks so amazing.

You are so right K! I went for a test drive in a 540i and the engine was so powerful! But inside, it felt like a car from the 1990s! I am leaning toward the 330 (if I can get around this issue about repair costs...).

[Mica3SGT]

NOTHING compares to a BMW - ditch that sorry ass 6 and step up to an awesome machine if your serious! I\'d go with the 5 series - best sedan out there IMHO with the dynamics to die for.

The 3 series is good, but I found that the 540i sport has the added heft and features that\'s really hard to beat. The newest 5 series is gorgeous with attractive lease rates - I\'m a fan of Bangles work.

My first choice would be the new BMW 6 series - after I win tonights lottery and wake up.:zzz

[Whos ur dadd]

But I can only afford something in the 2001 and 2002 (maybe) range. Everything else is outta the question!!!

[Mica3SGT]

whats up with ur daddy - check this one out:

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=79460&adid=4613580

BMW dealers offer a comprehensive warranty on previously enjoyed models. You may pay more at an authorized BMW dealer, but other used car lots can have the occassional bargain. Of course, you will be in a better bargaining position without a trade. You might save on GST and PST with a trade depending on your amount financed

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by Mica3SGT


whats up with ur daddy - check this one out:

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=79460&adid=4613580

BMW dealers offer a comprehensive warranty on previously enjoyed models. You may pay more at an authorized BMW dealer, but other used car lots can have the occassional bargain. Of course, you will be in a better bargaining position without a trade. You might save on GST and PST with a trade depending on your amount financed

yah, thought I\'d fall in love with the 5 series, but at that vintage (even the 2001 I test drove), the interior seems really dated!! Kinda like my parents Oldsmobile Delta 88 kinda feeling. Of course, that\'s exaggerating a little, but I was not impressed with the interior of the 5 series. Plus, there are a lot of dead pixels in the radio, dash, etc. Apparently, a very common problem with the 5 series.

Now, this one is purdy. I sat in this one and there are my drool stains all over the car now... (http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=231697&adid=5044155)

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by Mica3SGT


whats up with ur daddy - check this one out:

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=79460&adid=4613580

BMW dealers offer a comprehensive warranty on previously enjoyed models. You may pay more at an authorized BMW dealer, but other used car lots can have the occassional bargain. Of course, you will be in a better bargaining position without a trade. You might save on GST and PST with a trade depending on your amount financed

yah, thought I\'d fall in love with the 5 series, but at that vintage (even the 2001 I test drove), the interior seems really dated!! Kinda like my parents Oldsmobile Delta 88 kinda feeling. Of course, that\'s exaggerating a little, but I was not impressed with the interior of the 5 series. Plus, there are a lot of dead pixels in the radio, dash, etc. Apparently, a very common problem with the 5 series.

Now, this one is purdy. I sat in this one and there are my drool stains all over the car now... (http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=231697&adid=5044155)

nothing is more sexier tha a e39 5 series with the mpackage. jesus christ lol...

the interior is like ANY OTHER BMW, business and driver orientated. i would get the 540 cause of its sexiness, but i would make sure i have the money to pay for the problems that are just over the horizon lol

[///M]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by Mica3SGT


whats up with ur daddy - check this one out:

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=79460&adid=4613580

BMW dealers offer a comprehensive warranty on previously enjoyed models. You may pay more at an authorized BMW dealer, but other used car lots can have the occassional bargain. Of course, you will be in a better bargaining position without a trade. You might save on GST and PST with a trade depending on your amount financed

yah, thought I\'d fall in love with the 5 series, but at that vintage (even the 2001 I test drove), the interior seems really dated!! Kinda like my parents Oldsmobile Delta 88 kinda feeling. Of course, that\'s exaggerating a little, but I was not impressed with the interior of the 5 series. Plus, there are a lot of dead pixels in the radio, dash, etc. Apparently, a very common problem with the 5 series.

Now, this one is purdy. I sat in this one and there are my drool stains all over the car now... (http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=231697&adid=5044155)

How about this one for $2000 more?
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=313304&adid=5022630 ;)

[Whos ur dadd]

Nice. I remember when the M5\'s were the ultimate sedan. They\'ve really depreciated quite a bit! Funny how the 5 series depreciates so much more than the 3 series. The M3\'s seem to fare a lot better.

But, alas, it has to be automatic. I really thought I could get away with having a stick, but it\'s just not convenient when the wife has no interest in learning to drive manual. But, she gave me two kids, so I\'ll give her 9mos x 2 before I buy a manual car again ;)

[Whos ur dadd]

My 330ci saga:

Them: \"Hi, Nathan. How\'re you doing? We just wanted to let you know that, before we close the deal on the car, the car had some bodywork done to it. There was a small scratch that was caused by someone backing out of the lot. So BMW resprayed the area.\"

Me: \"Is it noticeable?\"

Them: \"Only if you look at in in the sunlight and were looking directly at it.\"

Me: \"Why didn\'t you tell me about it when I put my deposit down?\"

Them: \"My boss just told me about it. Sorry I didn\'t know. But we want to provide you with full disclosure. We don\'t want to represent the condition of the car to you.\"

Me: \"Okay, so how much damage was there to the car? Just the scratch?\"

Them: \"I don\'t know, but it wouldn\'t be much because BMW would cancel the warranty if there was over $5K in damage.\"

Me: \"Do you have a report from BMW when they repaired the vehicle?\"

Them: \"We\'ll get a report for you.\"

:sarc

I\'m paraphrasing, but that\'s basically the jist of the discussion.

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


My 330ci saga:

Them: \"Hi, Nathan. How\'re you doing? We just wanted to let you know that, before we close the deal on the car, the car had some bodywork done to it. There was a small scratch that was caused by someone backing out of the lot. So BMW resprayed the area.\"

Me: \"Is it noticeable?\"

Them: \"Only if you look at in in the sunlight and were looking directly at it.\"

Me: \"Why didn\'t you tell me about it when I put my deposit down?\"

Them: \"My boss just told me about it. Sorry I didn\'t know. But we want to provide you with full disclosure. We don\'t want to represent the condition of the car to you.\"

Me: \"Okay, so how much damage was there to the car? Just the scratch?\"

Them: \"I don\'t know, but it wouldn\'t be much because BMW would cancel the warranty if there was over $5K in damage.\"

Me: \"Do you have a report from BMW when they repaired the vehicle?\"

Them: \"We\'ll get a report for you.\"

:sarc

I\'m paraphrasing, but that\'s basically the jist of the discussion.



what the ****? was this before or after u put the deposit down?

lol

is this a bmw certified vehicle that ur getting from a third party? u should have just told the middle man to eat your shit and go to bmw yourself and look for bmw certified vehicles. the way this is looking, it makes me really worried.

nevertheless, congratulations on almost purchasing the ultimate driving experiance

[Whos ur dadd]

Thanks for the congrats on the almost purchase.

No, it\'s not a certified pre-owned stealership vehicle. Those are too expensive for me.

I\'m rolling the dice somewhat with a non-CPO vehicle, but it saves a lot a of cash. And the inspection I requested from a BMW dealership is not your shitty certification, it\'s a full blow mechanical and body inspection walk around.

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Thanks for the congrats on the almost purchase.

No, it\'s not a certified pre-owned stealership vehicle. Those are too expensive for me.

I\'m rolling the dice somewhat with a non-CPO vehicle, but it saves a lot a of cash. And the inspection I requested from a BMW dealership is not your shitty certification, it\'s a full blow mechanical and body inspection walk around.



ooo

dont those cost money? how much is it?

[Whos ur dadd]

$175 from BMW Toronto.