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09-14-2010, 02:45 PM
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#51 | | look at these diamonds, they shining
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if your budget is 20k then you shouldnt even be thinking about baller ass cars. Try something mid-range, maybe a used C class or 3 series? Really if your budget is only 20k and u buy a baller ass car then ur kinda like those kids u see in the mall where theyre rocking expensive ass clothes and LV bags but really theyre making minimum wages and spending all their money on clothes.
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09-14-2010, 03:02 PM
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bottom line,: Who in the world would buy a used premium vehicle? (S class, 7-series, SL500, ranger rover, or caynne... etc?
Do rich people buy used premium vehicle? besides those who pretends to be baller?
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09-14-2010, 03:05 PM
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#53 | | Banned (BBM)
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poor ppl that wonna act baller buys $30g premium cars  | |
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09-14-2010, 08:35 PM
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#54 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by wasabisashimi  bottom line,: Who in the world would buy a used premium vehicle? (S class, 7-series, SL500, ranger rover, or caynne... etc?
Do rich people buy used premium vehicle? besides those who pretends to be baller? | I would buy a used Quattroporte in a heartbeat. However, I can't afford the maintenance at this point of my life. Buying is easy, maintaining, not so much.
Plus, I'd rather have some other guy pay the $100k in depreciation for me 
Edit: I've done quite a few jobs for people that make a reasonable income, shall we say, and they *all* say they'd rather buy used than new. Some guy that just picked up a QP said that he thinks it's highly unlikely he'd ever spend $80k of maintenance on the car in the 8 years he plans to keep it for; no sense in buying it new, he said. He was replacing a '98 7 Series.
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09-15-2010, 04:27 AM
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#55 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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ok well im definatly not considering the cars i mentioned earlier anymore thanx to you guys lol. im now looking at a 3 series. 2000 323 CI for example http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...545.html-being stick is a big bonus. needs maintenance but i will get it inspected at a shop or the bcaa inspection thing and based on what they say give the seller my price some like $6500. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...6957433.html-i heard this J.J motors guy is shady anyone know? http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...8180.html-lots of km but looks nice...
so now back to where i started from... what do u think of the cars i posted above and how bad will it be to maintain a 3 series like what im looking. also is 180,000km too much for a 10 year old bmw? i know for honda its really nothing but how does bmw compare? i really want to get a good car but dont want to be stuck with a money pit can u guys check out those links and let me know what you think? the red beemer wont look like as bad as a chix car after i put some red and black rims on it and if i buy a 3 series it has to be standard tranny.
also to everyone claiming im powered by mommy and daddy money im actually buying this on my own and paying for this on my own and maintaining it on my own or else i would have had a car by now that my parents bought me but im taking my time not getting my self screwed over on a fucked up car like i almost did with the S class.
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09-16-2010, 05:00 PM
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#56 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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BMW 323??,,,, seriously, I'd take our shitty transit instead of driving POS bimmer. Save your money...
BMW 323 is a steel box with bimmer logo on it. Not even consider a real car
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09-16-2010, 06:00 PM
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#57 | | nuggets mod
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I wouldn't go for a 323 either.. rather get an E36 M3.
List out your requirements for a car, and maybe some people can toss you other good suggestions..
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09-16-2010, 06:31 PM
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#58 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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170000+km BMW's 
just buy a normal effing car
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09-16-2010, 06:53 PM
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high km and euro vehicles(most not all) dont mix well...the parts and maintenance are going to be expensive...even on the 3 series bmw
Look into the Acura TL or TSX or something which is reliable and doesnt cost an arm/leg to maintain
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09-16-2010, 07:23 PM
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#60 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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yes, water pump and thermostat for 06 BMW 3 are 1500 including labour. Mind you, many BMWs don't have a water temp gauge, once it's hot, it's already near over heating, and if you still attempt to drive a bit, ie you're on highway, have to drive to next turn off, you'll risk you engine.
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09-17-2010, 01:54 AM
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#61 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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fml im looking for something nice that isnt a honda civic or acura integra they r just not for me, im open to many options like a 03/04 honda accord, but it has to be standard/manual transmission. i will consider a auto for example s500, 745 or 300c or something but u guys told me thats its a money pit. i wanna stay under 20 g's and seems like a 2004/2005 Acura TL is gonna be the one i end up with since thats like a fall back plan for me and its acura so obviously revscene gonna agree with that:P.
what do u guys think of the older gen lexus is300? or maybe even a bmw x3? i thought bmw, mercedes, lexus these cars r suppose to be good cars. if i have to repair my car every 3 months and it cost me a $400-$500 im ok with taht, oil changes brake changes most of the stuff i can get done so why is everyone saying that its so expensive when these cars are suppose to be reliable?
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09-17-2010, 02:02 AM
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there are a few 05? acura RL's. cant go wrong with those.
if you could find one.
G35..?
IS250...?
07 accord V6 sedan w/ six speed is a nice car.
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09-17-2010, 02:06 AM
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#63 | | Hypa owned my ass at least once
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i think the main idea is pretty much stay with jdm? tl, rl, tsx, is, gs, ls are pretty good choices under 20k if you want luxury
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09-17-2010, 08:22 AM
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#64 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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i dont think 300c has that many problems and there nice too drive.
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09-17-2010, 09:00 AM
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#65 | | My name is PJ and I like dogs.
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Originally Posted by dj bally fml im looking for something nice that isnt a honda civic or acura integra they r just not for me, im open to many options like a 03/04 honda accord, but it has to be standard/manual transmission. i will consider a auto for example s500, 745 or 300c or something but u guys told me thats its a money pit. i wanna stay under 20 g's and seems like a 2004/2005 Acura TL is gonna be the one i end up with since thats like a fall back plan for me and its acura so obviously revscene gonna agree with that:P.
what do u guys think of the older gen lexus is300? or maybe even a bmw x3? i thought bmw, mercedes, lexus these cars r suppose to be good cars. if i have to repair my car every 3 months and it cost me a $400-$500 im ok with taht, oil changes brake changes most of the stuff i can get done so why is everyone saying that its so expensive when these cars are suppose to be reliable? | I'm getting sick of these dollar ballers. My buddy had an X5 for 6 months, I swear spent half that time in the shop. Ended up selling it, 10 grand in the hole, and buying a TSX.
1. Get an Accord then.
2. There's a reason why we say Acuras are good. Not just for shits and giggles.
3. It's not that Revscene doesn't agree with luxuries, just not when you have a $20k budget. (Civic budget )
4. They are good cars - if you can afford it.
5. General rule of thumb: Fast, reliable, cheap. Pick two, and the last one is what it won't be.
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09-19-2010, 05:37 PM
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#66 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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you can't afford a luxury car..lol
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09-19-2010, 08:45 PM
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#67 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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lol we'll be seeing more of those 20k ballers as the time passes.
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09-19-2010, 10:56 PM
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#68 | | "They call me Bowser...RawR!"
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The E39 M5's are relatively trouble free and can be had for about $20k
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09-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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with a car like that you need a 5000 contingency fund just in case.
you can afford to buy the car but not maintain it
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09-20-2010, 10:34 PM
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#70 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by freakshow I wouldn't go for a 323 either.. rather get an E36 M3.
List out your requirements for a car, and maybe some people can toss you other good suggestions.. | Or if he wants a bit of luxury, then perhaps a BMW 540i (E39) with a 6-speed? They are tough to find, but I'm sure if he's patient enough, he can find a well-maintained one which will cut down on his costs. Something like this one here: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...944853855.html
To the OP: If you want a 3-series, you're better off with a late-model E36 (328is, M3). The engine and transmission are generally solid (as long as they've been maintained), but you will have to spend a bit of money and watch for a few things such as the cooling system, rear shock mounts, sagging interiors, etc. They are fun to drive and are arguably the last 3-series you can maintain in your garage if you ever want to get into that.
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09-21-2010, 05:06 AM
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09-21-2010, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Soltaaa77 i dont think 300c has that many problems and there nice too drive. | 300c are surprisingly trouble free, and they rip  | |
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09-21-2010, 08:49 AM
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In terms of luxury and reliability and cost of owner ship, nothing beats a 2000ish lexus
My IS300 has been trouble free for 100km. Only thing in terms of non maintence items that failed is a battery at 6yrs and my balljoints have play at 10yrs.
98-02 GS400 and GS430 and bulletproof too
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09-21-2010, 03:41 PM
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#74 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by Iron Chef In terms of luxury and reliability and cost of owner ship, nothing beats a 2000ish lexus
My IS300 has been trouble free for 100km. Only thing in terms of non maintence items that failed is a battery at 6yrs and my balljoints have play at 10yrs.
98-02 GS400 and GS430 and bulletproof too | 100km or 100k km?
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09-21-2010, 05:13 PM
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#75 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Get a 300, V6 or V8. They are problem free, cheap to fix for the most part, tons of parts available. Good enough luxury, and they rip it. The Hemi is a bit of a hog on gas, but the V6 rips it quite good and is a little more gas friendly.
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