Possible new beater ... need some input from you beemer owners.
01-04-2008 | 07:40 PM
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bought a 2000 528i as a dd for 14,500. Had the sport pkg, sunroof, etc. Sold it after a year because it was a pos. Repairs are so much $$$. Bought a brand new Mazdaspeed6 and happier than ever.
01-04-2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by yoichi
bought a 2000 528i as a dd for 14,500. Had the sport pkg, sunroof, etc. Sold it after a year because it was a pos. Repairs are so much $$$. Bought a brand new Mazdaspeed6 and happier than ever.
Dave (FT) did a pretty thorough check on the engine (Oil, transmission and steering fluid etc.) and performed a test drive. For the most part everything looks good ... especially for a 7 year old 100,000 mile car. I looked at the 30day warranty and it covers frame and weld damage. So if there's any sub-frame damage (which the 2000 e46s are known for) I'll be covered.
I can't say it enough ... the ride is so f'n smooth. The steering and cornering makes driving too easy. I've never driven a bimmer before but I'm starting to understand what other owners are saying when they talk about the refinement.
01-04-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by alan86
any beamer with over 50k miles is useless!
BTW how's that tire feathering treating you?
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01-06-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Well the trunk emblem surface was pealed off when I got it so it gave me an excuse for a slight mod.
Blacking out all of the bmw emblems (hood, trunk, wheels, and steering wheel)
Blacking out all of the bmw emblems (hood, trunk, wheels, and steering wheel)
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01-06-2008 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
Well the trunk emblem surface was pealed off when I got it so it gave me an excuse for a slight mod.
Blacking out all of the bmw emblems (hood, trunk, wheels, and steering wheel)
Blacking out all of the bmw emblems (hood, trunk, wheels, and steering wheel)
01-09-2008 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by .steeeeZ33.
Bro if u must have a Bimmer... pick up a used e36 M3...
Read the whole thread.
01-26-2008 | 02:13 PM
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Just added some smoked (the clear is only smoked) LEDs. A pair of these shipped ($270) is about the same price as one OEM LED Z taillight.
Hazards On ... it was hard to get a clear pic of the leds.
Parking lights on.
Hazards On ... it was hard to get a clear pic of the leds.
Parking lights on.
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