today the options I guess are Altima and Camry. With an Accord a dark horse if prices come down. Maybe a Sonata. Malibu? I do think I want to stay relatively mid-sized.
Mazda 6? My dad loves his... Kia Optima, variation on the Sonata theme.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
A quick update on the 2013 Leftover GTI Driver's Edition. The dealer has it up on their website with an asking price of $25,995. Looks like a good starting price for a 2013 leftover at the end of June with the 2015 new body style on its way to the showrooms any day now (making that 2013 2 MY old). I know that GTIs seem to hold their value as used cars, but how much do they let it go for? This is NOT the only 2013 GTI around either. This particular dealer has 5.
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@nyccarguy said:
A quick update on the 2013 Leftover GTI Driver's Edition. The dealer has it up on their website with an asking price of $25,995. Looks like a good starting price for a 2013 leftover at the end of June with the 2015 new body style on its way to the showrooms any day now (making that 2013 2 MY old). I know that GTIs seem to hold their value as used cars, but how much do they let it go for? This is NOT the only 2013 GTI around either. This particular dealer has 5.
If you're looking to lease, avoid the 2013 GTI's. MF is not as good as on the 2014. And, you should be able to get about the same amount off of sticker on the 14's.
nyccarguy - glad you enjoyed the test drive of the Passat. Sounds like nothing from the experience took it off the list of strong contenders. It's definitely a solid, comfortable car.
Wife and daughter #2 have had the Mazda through Florida and up through Alabama to Atlanta and now are returning to Florida and so far, no problems whatsoever. A/C still only working on #3 and #4 so all seems status quo. Right now, last week of December is the buy week unless something major happens prior to then. She really wants a 2015 model for some strange reason so we'll see how things progress. My money's on a new Elantra if I were a betting man!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
@stickguy said:
doubt that is really an owner. looks more like a flipper. But from the pictures, looks super clean. Might be tempted if not AWD!
Agreed that it's a flipper. Nice looking car, though. Not sure how s/he'd know it was all highway miles driven, though. Not a bad price. Maybe throw a $4,500-$5K number out there to see where it lands.
Stopped by my BMW dealership to tell my salesperson to keep looking for a 128i for RB Jr(that and a BRZ/ FR-S are the only sleds on his radar). He told me that a customer is ordering a M235i and that he will be selling/trading his 2011 M Sport 135i. The 1er had been another salesperson's demo; Alpine White/Coral Red, DCT along with literally every available option save Sirius/XM. AND the Dinan Stage 2 software(355 bhp 401 lb-ft of torque). My salesperson gave the guy my number; I have no idea when/if he will try to sell it, and I may decide to remain debt-free, but I'm at least going to give it a look.
In other news, I had some fun at the expense of an older guy(older than me, anyway) who should have known better. He was driving a newer Camaro V6 and I guess he thought that his hood stripes and fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror added 100+ bhp- he was in the next lane at a traffic light and I was in the Mazda. I guess he was trying to show off by nailing the throttle when the light turned green; I annihilated him. He needed to learn to choose his battles wisely...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
@kyfdx said:
$5500 upfront... $3000 per year in repairs and maintenance...
You say that like it's a bad thing....LOL!
Actually, you're probably closer to the truth than we want to believe. Still, I've always thought '80s era 6ers were some of the nicest styled BMWs ever to hit the streets. Probably a bit nostalgic for me given my first BMW was an '87 325is. I like BMWs from the '80s for some reason.
RB....for shame....a law man getting into street racing.....
This was a while ago, but got into a stop light war when I had my BMW E92. I was fresh from having the performance pack installed by me dealer, driving home from the dealership.
That's when an F150 Lightning rolls up beside me reving it up. LIght turns, his wheels chirp,. I just mash the throttle. Last I saw him was in my rearview with him giving me an unkind gesture. Dropped him like a bad habit, with a little BMW coupe aganst a big and bad S/C V8 pickup.
@graphicguy said:
That's when an F150 Lightning rolls up beside me reving it up. LIght turns, his wheels chirp,. I just mash the throttle. Last I saw him was in my rearview with him giving me an unkind gesture. Dropped him like a bad habit, with a little BMW coupe aganst a big and bad S/C V8 pickup.
My Prius generates way too much respect for any stoplight challenges. It's good to be the King.
@jayrider, lol. I like to win the first fifty feet race against those guys in my minivan. That proves I have the better reflexes - the rest is just machinery.
@stever said:
jayrider, lol. I like to win the first fifty feet race against those guys in my minivan. That proves I have the better reflexes - the rest is just machinery.
The VW beetle was the fastest thing out there, 0 to 20...
While none of my cars would be considered accomplished "red light warriors," if I've got momentum WATCH OUT. This past Monday, there is a Corolla 2 cars in front of me and a GTI directly in front of me. The 3 of us are driving on a downhill entrance ramp to a 3 lane highway. I look over my shoulder and see I've got a clear shot to the left lane. The Corolla seems to plan on merging onto the highway at its current 25 - 30 mph speed. The GTI is riding the Corolla's rear end. I back off and roll down the ramp in 2nd gear. I have my left blinker on, mash the gas pedal, and am shifting from 3rd to 4th in the left lane while the GTI is trying to figure out how to pass the Corolla. I settle down, move into the center lane, and set my cruise at 70. A few miles down the road the GTI goes flying by me on the left:) Score one for the Prelude:)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I've owned my fair share of 80s-era BMWs. They can be pretty reliable if you stay on top of them. The usual suspects---electrical glitches and marginal AC. A 635Csi might be a better choice for this country.
@Mr_Shiftright said:
I've owned my fair share of 80s-era BMWs. They can be pretty reliable if you stay on top of them. The usual suspects---electrical glitches and marginal AC. A 635Csi might be a better choice for this country.
Even if reliable, they are maintenance intensive... And, a 40-yr-old car is going to be a pain, no matter how good they were, way back then. We had an '87 E30 that required $2400 in repairs/maintenance in just 18 months.. (not counting the wreck or the new tires/wheels). That was for just 6000 miles.
I'd say the price is about right, for an early '80s model. Most people want the later '80s models with more power or the M635i model. (not that the one in the picture isn't in great shape.. it's gorgeous).
cheap to run? Hmmm....debatable. Let's play it safe, and figure $125/month, minimum, for repairs and maintenance. Parts aren't that easy, either, for a 633. Hopefully this one isn't running those metric tires. Pricey, pricey! Ouch!
Basically, this is a nice car for a DIYer and someone really plugged into the BMW network. It's not a car for a rookie, where it breaks and you "take it somewhere". But your'e right, it's not a complex car, like say a Benz would be. I found them pretty easy to work on. I rather miss my old 735 especially. An Alpina 7-series wagon would be sweet.
Downside of a 633? The car is a bit of a slug. Be prepared to be wiped out by minivans.
Actually most E24 parts are still available- either from BMW or BMW Classic- all from a local dealer. Not much to break; the M30 inline six is dead-nuts reliable. Not a lot of pricey electrics. TRX wheels? Pitch them and get 16" wheels and tires from Tire Rack- @$900.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Buy, yes, but buy easily, not so much. Sure, a determined individual can source most of what he needs, but it's no walk in the park finding certain parts, or paying for them. This would be true for any old German car.
Expect a fair amount of down time unless you don't mind paying for air freight. So say you buy a really nice 633 but all it needs is new non-metric tires and it has a leaking radiator. That'll be $2000. So it wasn't a $5500 car, it was a $7500 car.
Relating this to ANY old car--electronics get flaky, seals, bushings, etc---stuff wears out.
Everyone's tolerance level is different with used cars. Some are content to let them putt along, some require a return to factory spec.
I see this all the time--people insisting their old car is in "great shape"--but it really isn't. What they mean is that it looks okay and it doesn't break down.
One can defer an enormous amount of "non-essential" maintenance on an old car. For some folks, they don't care of the left rear window doesn't go down, the muffler rattles, there's a small oil leak, the shocks are a bit tired, the wiper blades streak, the cruise control doesn't work, and the passenger seat adjuster is broken. To them, it's still a great, trouble-free car. And who's to say their wrong saying that?
Where do you get $2000? A radiator is $375 from BMW- before a CCA discount. And a buyer with any sense at all would know about the TRX debacle and be prepared to pitch them. I agree that an E23 7er can turn into a money pit, but a manual E30, E24, or E28 can be maintained for a surprisingly reasonable annual outlay.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I got that price from the site you recommended-- BWM classic. 669 Euro. I just picked something I figured an old car would need. Many parts on that website are quite pricey. No doubt you know better sources.
RB Jr. saw a 2015 GTI and really liked it. Mrs. RB may yet repo the X3(we both prefer driving it to the 328i) so we'd pitch the 3er and get a base GTI.
That 135i I mentioned is tempting, but it will have to be an EXCEPTIONAL deal to get me to give up the MS3. It is really running so well that it is almost as much fun to drive as the ti.
Heresy, I know...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
speaking of BMWs, I took a trip up to NY this weekend (Albany, to find my son an apartment, since he is finally moving out!) and always sight see along 206 from Princeton past somerville. Lots of cars for sale along that busy road. Anyway, there is a shop that I have driven past many times but never really paid attention to. Until this weekend, since they have a silver Z3 "coupe" out front for sale. I should have stopped. Well, I shouldn't have but I should have, if you know what I mean.
Loved the name since I paid attention on the way home. Turns out to be a BMW indy specialist.
@stickguy said:
I actually prefer the cloth seats. So a base car plus 1K for the roof would be even better! call it, oh, I don't know, a Wolfsburg?
When I browsed, they had that base car, and a loaded DSG Autobahn that was up over 31k I believe. A whole lotta money for a slushbox and some gadgets.
The SE has some other desirable stuff, as well.. If I'm still in the market in October, I might make a run at one.. (you know, if we don't buy that 205K mile '95 M3).
@stickguy said:
I actually prefer the cloth seats. So a base car plus 1K for the roof would be even better! call it, oh, I don't know, a Wolfsburg?
That's a great idea - wouldn't be surprised at all if they did something like that. They may have underestimated the buyers' desire for the plaid cloth seats.
The saga with my wife's 2011 Mazda3 continues. This morning she went to go to the gym and the car would not start. Auxiliary power comes on, as expected, but the steering wheel and brakes won't unlock and the car won't turn over.
My presumption is that when AAA gets here, they'll test the battery and tell me it is bad. At 2.5 years old, it seems a bit early for an OEM battery to bite it. I'm frankly a bit baffled, as this is our second Mazda with electrical issues.
If it wasn't paid off, I'd have dumped it already....
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My presumption is that when AAA gets here, they'll test the battery and tell me it is bad. At 2.5 years old, it seems a bit early for an OEM battery to bite it. I'm frankly a bit baffled, as this is our second Mazda with electrical issues.
If the battery is indeed the issue, it’s most likely a problem with one of the internal connectors between the cells.
A quick review is in order here. A car battery is made up of 6 individual cells which each produce 2 volts. The 6 individual cells, wired in series, produce 12 volts. When your battery dies, it is usually because one of the connections between cells went bad, not because of the battery cells themselves going bad.
A higher quality battery should have better internal connections, and a lower chance of premature failure. However, to a certain extent, premature failures are going to occur on some individual units, much as they do with say a light bulb.
Of course, all of this is predicated on the battery being the actual point of failure. If the battery is still good, but was drained by something on your car, that is a different kettle of fish entirely. Let us know how it works out, I for one haven’t heard of Mazda’s being subject to electrical problems. That’s usually reserved for high end luxury cars with 10,000 electrical gadgets (smile).
Just reading your post and thinking about the battery issue. Todays vehicles it seems the headlights and interior lights stay on alot longer after the car shuts off.. It probably drains more battery life. On my 13, Accord when you open the doors the headlights go on even before starting up. On my Genesis the headlights are on alot longer than i like. I sometimes wait for them to go off thinking there is something wrong.
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I have not driven either of the other 2 mentioned here
but I do agree that the M235i is [ cost no object ] what I
would likely choose - next time.
= Ray
Waiting - oh, so patiently.....
Mazda 6? My dad loves his... Kia Optima, variation on the Sonata theme.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
A quick update on the 2013 Leftover GTI Driver's Edition. The dealer has it up on their website with an asking price of $25,995. Looks like a good starting price for a 2013 leftover at the end of June with the 2015 new body style on its way to the showrooms any day now (making that 2013 2 MY old). I know that GTIs seem to hold their value as used cars, but how much do they let it go for? This is NOT the only 2013 GTI around either. This particular dealer has 5.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
If you're looking to lease, avoid the 2013 GTI's. MF is not as good as on the 2014. And, you should be able to get about the same amount off of sticker on the 14's.
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Not for me. Just curious. That's all.
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nyccarguy - glad you enjoyed the test drive of the Passat. Sounds like nothing from the experience took it off the list of strong contenders. It's definitely a solid, comfortable car.
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Wife and daughter #2 have had the Mazda through Florida and up through Alabama to Atlanta and now are returning to Florida and so far, no problems whatsoever. A/C still only working on #3 and #4 so all seems status quo. Right now, last week of December is the buy week unless something major happens prior to then. She really wants a 2015 model for some strange reason so we'll see how things progress. My money's on a new Elantra if I were a betting man!
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Rare combo: AWD, sport pack, premium pack, cold weather pack, stick
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doubt that is really an owner. looks more like a flipper. But from the pictures, looks super clean. Might be tempted if not AWD!
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Agreed that it's a flipper. Nice looking car, though. Not sure how s/he'd know it was all highway miles driven, though. Not a bad price. Maybe throw a $4,500-$5K number out there to see where it lands.
Curbstoner - prices don't look bad anyway
Always worry in that area about left over sandy cars.
But at least he has a lot of stick shifts!
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Don't know how he can claim one owner since he's at least the 2nd owner (unless he's the original owner of that MB E class).
maybe he never transferred the title.
funny, I actually clicked on many of those ads earlier today. That Cobalt is just so wrong. Too bad that 323 is an auto.
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For you BMW 6'er lovers...
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/4530225703.html
I like it. Lots of style for the money.
Stopped by my BMW dealership to tell my salesperson to keep looking for a 128i for RB Jr(that and a BRZ/ FR-S are the only sleds on his radar). He told me that a customer is ordering a M235i and that he will be selling/trading his 2011 M Sport 135i. The 1er had been another salesperson's demo; Alpine White/Coral Red, DCT along with literally every available option save Sirius/XM. AND the Dinan Stage 2 software(355 bhp 401 lb-ft of torque). My salesperson gave the guy my number; I have no idea when/if he will try to sell it, and I may decide to remain debt-free, but I'm at least going to give it a look.
In other news, I had some fun at the expense of an older guy(older than me, anyway) who should have known better. He was driving a newer Camaro V6 and I guess he thought that his hood stripes and fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror added 100+ bhp- he was in the next lane at a traffic light and I was in the Mazda. I guess he was trying to show off by nailing the throttle when the light turned green; I annihilated him. He needed to learn to choose his battles wisely...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Oh boy, bad day to have the checkbook handy...I like that. A lot.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
$5500 upfront... $3000 per year in repairs and maintenance...
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I know but dang, the Shark body style has always made my heart beat a little faster.
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I dunno. I thought a 633 is supposed to be pretty reliable.
If its as described, seems too cheap, frankly. I've seen nice ones with far higher asking prices.
I'm glad it is on the other side of the country from me.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
You say that like it's a bad thing....LOL!
Actually, you're probably closer to the truth than we want to believe. Still, I've always thought '80s era 6ers were some of the nicest styled BMWs ever to hit the streets. Probably a bit nostalgic for me given my first BMW was an '87 325is. I like BMWs from the '80s for some reason.
RB....for shame....a law man getting into street racing.....
This was a while ago, but got into a stop light war when I had my BMW E92. I was fresh from having the performance pack installed by me dealer, driving home from the dealership.
That's when an F150 Lightning rolls up beside me reving it up. LIght turns, his wheels chirp,. I just mash the throttle. Last I saw him was in my rearview with him giving me an unkind gesture. Dropped him like a bad habit, with a little BMW coupe aganst a big and bad S/C V8 pickup.
My Prius generates way too much respect for any stoplight challenges. It's good to be the King.
@jayrider, lol. I like to win the first fifty feet race against those guys in my minivan. That proves I have the better reflexes - the rest is just machinery.
The VW beetle was the fastest thing out there, 0 to 20...
While none of my cars would be considered accomplished "red light warriors," if I've got momentum WATCH OUT. This past Monday, there is a Corolla 2 cars in front of me and a GTI directly in front of me. The 3 of us are driving on a downhill entrance ramp to a 3 lane highway. I look over my shoulder and see I've got a clear shot to the left lane. The Corolla seems to plan on merging onto the highway at its current 25 - 30 mph speed. The GTI is riding the Corolla's rear end. I back off and roll down the ramp in 2nd gear. I have my left blinker on, mash the gas pedal, and am shifting from 3rd to 4th in the left lane while the GTI is trying to figure out how to pass the Corolla. I settle down, move into the center lane, and set my cruise at 70. A few miles down the road the GTI goes flying by me on the left:) Score one for the Prelude:)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
We're all incorrigible.
'We're all incorrigible.'
That may be the nicest word for us.
= Ray
Been called worse.....
I've owned my fair share of 80s-era BMWs. They can be pretty reliable if you stay on top of them. The usual suspects---electrical glitches and marginal AC. A 635Csi might be a better choice for this country.
Amen to that!
Even if reliable, they are maintenance intensive... And, a 40-yr-old car is going to be a pain, no matter how good they were, way back then. We had an '87 E30 that required $2400 in repairs/maintenance in just 18 months.. (not counting the wreck or the new tires/wheels). That was for just 6000 miles.
I'd say the price is about right, for an early '80s model. Most people want the later '80s models with more power or the M635i model. (not that the one in the picture isn't in great shape.. it's gorgeous).
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An E24 6er is relatively simple and cheap to run. I'd buy that one in a heartbeat.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
cheap to run? Hmmm....debatable. Let's play it safe, and figure $125/month, minimum, for repairs and maintenance. Parts aren't that easy, either, for a 633. Hopefully this one isn't running those metric tires. Pricey, pricey! Ouch!
Basically, this is a nice car for a DIYer and someone really plugged into the BMW network. It's not a car for a rookie, where it breaks and you "take it somewhere". But your'e right, it's not a complex car, like say a Benz would be. I found them pretty easy to work on. I rather miss my old 735 especially. An Alpina 7-series wagon would be sweet.
Downside of a 633? The car is a bit of a slug. Be prepared to be wiped out by minivans.
Actually most E24 parts are still available- either from BMW or BMW Classic- all from a local dealer. Not much to break; the M30 inline six is dead-nuts reliable. Not a lot of pricey electrics. TRX wheels? Pitch them and get 16" wheels and tires from Tire Rack- @$900.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Buy, yes, but buy easily, not so much. Sure, a determined individual can source most of what he needs, but it's no walk in the park finding certain parts, or paying for them. This would be true for any old German car.
Expect a fair amount of down time unless you don't mind paying for air freight. So say you buy a really nice 633 but all it needs is new non-metric tires and it has a leaking radiator. That'll be $2000. So it wasn't a $5500 car, it was a $7500 car.
Relating this to ANY old car--electronics get flaky, seals, bushings, etc---stuff wears out.
Everyone's tolerance level is different with used cars. Some are content to let them putt along, some require a return to factory spec.
I see this all the time--people insisting their old car is in "great shape"--but it really isn't. What they mean is that it looks okay and it doesn't break down.
One can defer an enormous amount of "non-essential" maintenance on an old car. For some folks, they don't care of the left rear window doesn't go down, the muffler rattles, there's a small oil leak, the shocks are a bit tired, the wiper blades streak, the cruise control doesn't work, and the passenger seat adjuster is broken. To them, it's still a great, trouble-free car. And who's to say their wrong saying that?
Where do you get $2000? A radiator is $375 from BMW- before a CCA discount. And a buyer with any sense at all would know about the TRX debacle and be prepared to pitch them. I agree that an E23 7er can turn into a money pit, but a manual E30, E24, or E28 can be maintained for a surprisingly reasonable annual outlay.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I got that price from the site you recommended-- BWM classic. 669 Euro. I just picked something I figured an old car would need. Many parts on that website are quite pricey. No doubt you know better sources.
I used the infamous Russian online ETK, which gave the price in US dollars@375.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
RB Jr. saw a 2015 GTI and really liked it. Mrs. RB may yet repo the X3(we both prefer driving it to the 328i) so we'd pitch the 3er and get a base GTI.
That 135i I mentioned is tempting, but it will have to be an EXCEPTIONAL deal to get me to give up the MS3. It is really running so well that it is almost as much fun to drive as the ti.
Heresy, I know...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
the base model (gray) GTI I saw was really sweet. Stick and everything. Lot of car for 25.2K. Just no moonroof!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
speaking of BMWs, I took a trip up to NY this weekend (Albany, to find my son an apartment, since he is finally moving out!) and always sight see along 206 from Princeton past somerville. Lots of cars for sale along that busy road. Anyway, there is a shop that I have driven past many times but never really paid attention to. Until this weekend, since they have a silver Z3 "coupe" out front for sale. I should have stopped. Well, I shouldn't have but I should have, if you know what I mean.
Loved the name since I paid attention on the way home. Turns out to be a BMW indy specialist.
http://www.ziggysbimmercenter.com/
too bad no listing for that car.
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Just $3K more for the SE model with leather and a roof.. ;-)
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I actually prefer the cloth seats. So a base car plus 1K for the roof would be even better! call it, oh, I don't know, a Wolfsburg?
When I browsed, they had that base car, and a loaded DSG Autobahn that was up over 31k I believe. A whole lotta money for a slushbox and some gadgets.
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The SE has some other desirable stuff, as well.. If I'm still in the market in October, I might make a run at one.. (you know, if we don't buy that 205K mile '95 M3).
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That's a great idea - wouldn't be surprised at all if they did something like that. They may have underestimated the buyers' desire for the plaid cloth seats.
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The saga with my wife's 2011 Mazda3 continues. This morning she went to go to the gym and the car would not start. Auxiliary power comes on, as expected, but the steering wheel and brakes won't unlock and the car won't turn over.
My presumption is that when AAA gets here, they'll test the battery and tell me it is bad. At 2.5 years old, it seems a bit early for an OEM battery to bite it. I'm frankly a bit baffled, as this is our second Mazda with electrical issues.
If it wasn't paid off, I'd have dumped it already....
We were able to spec out a Soul Primo with heated cloth and panoramic roof a month or so ago.
If the battery is indeed the issue, it’s most likely a problem with one of the internal connectors between the cells.
A quick review is in order here. A car battery is made up of 6 individual cells which each produce 2 volts. The 6 individual cells, wired in series, produce 12 volts. When your battery dies, it is usually because one of the connections between cells went bad, not because of the battery cells themselves going bad.
A higher quality battery should have better internal connections, and a lower chance of premature failure. However, to a certain extent, premature failures are going to occur on some individual units, much as they do with say a light bulb.
Of course, all of this is predicated on the battery being the actual point of failure. If the battery is still good, but was drained by something on your car, that is a different kettle of fish entirely. Let us know how it works out, I for one haven’t heard of Mazda’s being subject to electrical problems. That’s usually reserved for high end luxury cars with 10,000 electrical gadgets (smile).
Just reading your post and thinking about the battery issue. Todays vehicles it seems the headlights and interior lights stay on alot longer after the car shuts off.. It probably drains more battery life. On my 13, Accord when you open the doors the headlights go on even before starting up. On my Genesis the headlights are on alot longer than i like. I sometimes wait for them to go off thinking there is something wrong.
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There's also more electronics and "computers" that never really turn off.