Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-bmw-328-9/

This is about perfect and will bring absolutely stupid money. I’m guessing close to 20.

Beautiful car. I actually don't mind AWD in the post-E46 cars.

But, that 230 HP NA six is uninspiring. I'm sure it's better with a stick, and in the lighter wagon, but in our 2011 X3, it was a snoozer. Never thought I'd think this, but the turbo 4 in the 2017 X3 is way better.

ab348

kyfdx said:

But, that 230 HP NA six is uninspiring. I'm sure it's better with a stick, and in the lighter wagon, but in our 2011 X3, it was a snoozer. Never thought I'd think this, but the turbo 4 in the 2017 X3 is way better.

Talk like that might result in your excommunication from the Cult of BMW. Better keep looking over your shoulder.

kyfdx

ab348 said:

kyfdx said:

But, that 230 HP NA six is uninspiring. I'm sure it's better with a stick, and in the lighter wagon, but in our 2011 X3, it was a snoozer. Never thought I'd think this, but the turbo 4 in the 2017 X3 is way better.

Talk like that might result in your excommunication from the Cult of BMW. Better keep looking over your shoulder.

The Cult of BMW is mostly a lot of pretentious, self-righteous jerks.

Of course, that is the vocal minority. I've learned to avoid them. You don't have to be a jerk to love BMWs. Some of us are jerks, naturally.

And, in reality, I was a Honda guy for 25+ years, before we went all-in on BMWs. That's where I learned to keep a level head.

roadburner

kyfdx said:

Beautiful car. I actually don't mind AWD in the post-E46 cars.

But, that 230 HP NA six is uninspiring. I'm sure it's better with a stick, and in the lighter wagon, but in our 2011 X3, it was a snoozer. Never thought I'd think this, but the turbo 4 in the 2017 X3 is way better.

I love the NA four in my ti; it’s a traditional European small displacement motor in that you have to keep it “on the boil” to make rapid progress. The turbo four in the X1 does a great job as well. I do think that the current crop of turbo sixes from Munich are just outstanding. They almost make me forget the race-bred S38 in my M6.
Almost.

sda

You're somewhat of a Honda guy now. Is the Fit parked for the summer, only to be driven to pick up items at Home Depot or stuff you wouldn't dare in your other two?


Talk like that might result in your excommunication from the Cult of BMW. Better keep looking over your shoulder.

The Cult of BMW is mostly a lot of pretentious, self-righteous jerks.

Of course, that is the vocal minority. I've learned to avoid them. You don't have to be a jerk to love BMWs. Some of us are jerks, naturally.

And, in reality, I was a Honda guy for 25+ years, before we went all-in on BMWs. That's where I learned to keep a level head.

kyfdx

The Fit gets the short runs, as you surmised. It has great A/C, but doesn't run as well with it on, so if it's 90+, and the sun is on it, I take the GTI from the garage.

And, the GTI gets the 180 mile round-trips to visit my elderly uncle.

600 miles/month on both cars combined.

tjc78

stickguy said:

It was odd that the LWB S60 was just one of the trim levels. I wonder how many buyers just never noticed? And yes that one was made in China.

I’ll consider one next time I’m looking. But if so, will stick with the FWD version.

No T6 for you then.

oldfarmer50

28firefighter said:

oldfarmer50 said:

28firefighter said:

Is resale that poor? Yes. I think residuals on them were as low as like 40%.

Why is that do you think? Are there reliability issues? Known problem areas?

Some car makes only have a fan base when new, then the fans want to chase some other shiny object. A car that drops like a rock but is otherwise dependable could be a great used buy.

The previous generation S60 was incredibly old by end of life with outdated technology relative to its competitors. Combine that with the general disdain for sedans in favor of crossovers and voila.

So reliable bargain if you don’t need the tech? Hmmmmm.

oldfarmer50

nyccarguy said:

Every year we close our family plumbing supply business for the last 2 weeks of July. While we cancelled our plans to go to Disney this year, we are going to Lake George, NY for a few days and then to the NJ shore to stay with my parents (which rented a house in Seaside Heights for 2 weeks) for a few days next week.

Beep your horn as you pass the Albany area. Check the current restrictions on restaurants, beaches and such. Are you sure you won’t have to self quarantine for two weeks since you’re coming from out of state? I don’t think CT is on the list but....

oldfarmer50

28firefighter said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-bmw-328-9/

This is about perfect and will bring absolutely stupid money. I’m guessing close to 20.

Certainly seems well preserved. What’s Montana leather, are the cows there upper class? Certainly can’t be as good as fine Corinthian leather.

nyccarguy

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

Every year we close our family plumbing supply business for the last 2 weeks of July. While we cancelled our plans to go to Disney this year, we are going to Lake George, NY for a few days and then to the NJ shore to stay with my parents (which rented a house in Seaside Heights for 2 weeks) for a few days next week.

Beep your horn as you pass the Albany area. Check the current restrictions on restaurants, beaches and such. Are you sure you won’t have to self quarantine for two weeks since you’re coming from out of state? I don’t think CT is on the list but....

Don’t forget, I commute into NY every day for work. The closest NY State border is 5 miles away from me.

kyfdx

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

nyccarguy

kyfdx said:

The Fit gets the short runs, as you surmised. It has great A/C, but doesn't run as well with it on, so if it's 90+, and the sun is on it, I take the GTI from the garage.

And, the GTI gets the 180 mile round-trips to visit my elderly uncle.

600 miles/month on both cars combined.

So then you are happy with your GTI?

kyfdx

nyccarguy said:

kyfdx said:

The Fit gets the short runs, as you surmised. It has great A/C, but doesn't run as well with it on, so if it's 90+, and the sun is on it, I take the GTI from the garage.

And, the GTI gets the 180 mile round-trips to visit my elderly uncle.

600 miles/month on both cars combined.

So then you are happy with your GTI?

Oh, yeah... If I'd known I was getting it, probably wouldn't have bought the Fit.

qbrozen

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

Maybe. Would need to run the VIN to know better.

breld

That E91 is beautiful. M-sport would be nice, but on the used market that tends to add a large premium for what amounts to aesthetic changes, other than the short shifter.

Nav would be welcome too just to get the idrive. Controlling functions through the stereo was a bit cumbersome.

But for a manual E91 with those low miles, beggars can’t be choosers.

For Sub-$20k I think it’d be a hoot, but I suspect it will exceed that.

corvette

nyccarguy said:

Every year we close our family plumbing supply business for the last 2 weeks of July. While we cancelled our plans to go to Disney this year, we are going to Lake George, NY for a few days and then to the NJ shore to stay with my parents (which rented a house in Seaside Heights for 2 weeks) for a few days next week.

Have fun! I just got back from my second Upper Peninsula trip in about a one year period.

nyccarguy

@roadburner - there’s a DINAN ///M2 on cars & bids. Black/Black DCT, and it looks like a slick top.

oldfarmer50

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

That would be a fun little weekend toy.

oldfarmer50

nyccarguy said:

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

Every year we close our family plumbing supply business for the last 2 weeks of July. While we cancelled our plans to go to Disney this year, we are going to Lake George, NY for a few days and then to the NJ shore to stay with my parents (which rented a house in Seaside Heights for 2 weeks) for a few days next week.

Beep your horn as you pass the Albany area. Check the current restrictions on restaurants, beaches and such. Are you sure you won’t have to self quarantine for two weeks since you’re coming from out of state? I don’t think CT is on the list but....

Don’t forget, I commute into NY every day for work. The closest NY State border is 5 miles away from me.

I probably worry too much. Post some pictures from Frankenstein’s house of wax.

28firefighter

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

Feeling nostalgic?

laurasdada

97 sunny degrees today. So, naturally my thoughts turned to wandering closed on Sunday new car lots, local MB/Porsche/Acura/Audi. On the Audi lot, two new E-Tron Sportbacks. My initial thought? Looks like a pregnant A7 on stilts. YMMV.

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

Feeling nostalgic?

Nah.. just surprised to see a sub-100K mile unit for sale, locally.

I'm not a convertible guy.

stickguy

I like that red convertible. Perfect with a tan interior.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

I like that red convertible. Perfect with a tan interior.

BMW had an interior available in "natural brown" leather on those. I think that is what @28firefighter has in his. It is amazing! Plus, black carpets and dash, so no fading. That would knock your socks off!

stickguy

Perfect

pensfan83

28firefighter said:

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

Feeling nostalgic?

I will happily oblige trips down memory lane for the low, low, price of delicious craft beer.

kyfdx

pensfan83 said:

28firefighter said:

kyfdx said:

Good price:
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-2006-bmw-330ci/7160065773.html

Feeling nostalgic?

I will happily oblige trips down memory lane for the low, low, price of delicious craft beer.

Sure! (you don't even have to bring the car)

tifighter

Nothing wrong with the N52 motor/6MT combo-


(With 'Kansas' leather, whatever that means...)

xwesx

tifighter said:

Nothing wrong with the N52 motor/6MT combo.

Other than it seems to be marring up a lovely landscape photo.

Michaell

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

Nothing wrong with the N52 motor/6MT combo.

Other than it seems to be marring up a lovely landscape photo.

What would Ansel Adams say?

tifighter

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

Nothing wrong with the N52 motor/6MT combo.

Other than it seems to be marring up a lovely landscape photo.

Yes, I feel guilty covering up some of that pavement.

omarman

How much energy does it take to destroy the environment? One Watt.

Ansel Adams never said that but it was a tee shirt slogan which reflected criticism of the Secretary of Interior at that time. Adams was not a fan.

Michaell said:

xwesx said:

tifighter said:

Nothing wrong with the N52 motor/6MT combo.

Other than it seems to be marring up a lovely landscape photo.

What would Ansel Adams say?

mjfloyd1

Any ideas for a compact SUV with all safety nannies for a new driver?

CRV
Kona

28firefighter

Subaru Crosstrek

mjfloyd1

Subaru has an odd demographic here. It’s a no go.

breld

Budget? Used/New?

It's hard since there are so few choices in that elusive compact SUV category.

28firefighter

Then I would throw on the HR-V, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Soul, and probably some others I'm not thinking of...

mjfloyd1

30k ish

Probably new but open to used /CPO

Probably a buy so resale is an issue which would eliminate Tiguan I suspect

qbrozen

what do you mean by "all safety nannies"?

oldfarmer50

28firefighter said:

Then I would throw on the HR-V, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Soul, and probably some others I'm not thinking of...

I don’t think the Soul offers a lot of nannies but who knows what comes on the new model.

mjfloyd1

qbrozen said:

what do you mean by "all safety nannies"?

Cross traffic alert, forward collision braking, lane keep, backup camera

stickguy

Go with the Hyundai.

ab348

I am not a huge fan of most Mazdas but the new CX-30 looks good and is getting good reviews.

ronsteve

mjfloyd1 said:

Subaru has an odd demographic here. It’s a no go.

Where is here again? And do you mean what I think you do with the "odd demographic?"

mjfloyd1

Bloomington Indiana and yes - my kids look at me like I have two heads when I suggested a Subie

28firefighter

Subaru? College student cars here. And young professionals. And young families. Ok let’s be real, it’s everyone. *shrug*

oldfarmer50

Anyone remember what happened 51 years ago today?

I was washing dishes at a Howard Johnson’s restaurant.

mjfloyd1

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

explorerx4

Bloomington, Indiana. She needs a lifted 4x4 and some Skoal.