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Offline IK3

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« on: May 22, 2005, 11:02:13 PM »
My aunt bought a bimmer 3 series @ BMW of San Fernando, L.A.

it is used - 2000

$18,000

She's happy with this status car

A day later... car broke down

She went to the repair shop

Problems... faulty battery, engine "shaking"

Repair cost - don't even mention it

Final word from a Japanese mechanic... "Body goooood, engine shake, rattle, and roll":D His Advice, get a Lexus!

Ban BWM!

It's worse than GM!

:D

(seriously, BMW's fuggin over-rated)
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Offline Chairboy

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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2005, 11:26:40 PM »
Is the engine "shaking" because of a "broken engine mount"?  Seems kinda premature to just give up on it, if that's all.  Bimmers can be awful nice.

If she doesn't want it, I'll give ya a hundred bucks.  :D
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Offline 1K3

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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2005, 11:29:15 PM »
too late

she returned it to the dealer today :D

i'll persuade her to get Lexus instead
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2005, 11:43:47 PM »
Somewhere Rip feels a disturbance in the force.
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Offline Masherbrum

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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2005, 11:53:25 PM »
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Originally posted by IK3
My aunt bought a bimmer 3 series @ BMW of San Fernando, L.A.

it is used - 2000

$18,000

She's happy with this status car

A day later... car broke down

She went to the repair shop

Problems... faulty battery, engine "shaking"

Repair cost - don't even mention it

Final word from a Japanese mechanic... "Body goooood, engine shake, rattle, and roll":D His Advice, get a Lexus!

Ban BWM!

It's worse than GM!

:D

(seriously, BMW's fuggin over-rated)


How many miles?

You think a Lexus is going to be ANY cheaper if something goes wrong with it?  

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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2005, 12:12:23 AM »
Even though lexuses are a bit more reliable than mercedes/bmw, your aunt won't be able to get anything similar for $18k. Lexuses design starts to look old (like 90% of japanese cars) after 2 years, which won't happen with bmw or merc. That means your aunt will be getting a brand new lexus (estimate $30k+) every 2 years or drive a car that looks like last years Nissan.
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2005, 09:02:32 AM »
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Somewhere Rip feels a disturbance in the force.


First, why Rip? There are many BMW owners on this board.

Second, where did you get the idea that I was brand-loyal? If I have any brand of anything that breaks on me, I question it.  I tend to stick with brands that give *me* good service.

Third, I'm looking seriously close at the 2006 Shelby Cobra...okay so maybe I'm dreaming, but sometimes dreams come true!
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2005, 09:33:29 AM »
No pricing on that one yet? ;)
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2005, 11:57:14 AM »
BMW is overrated. Mercedes Benz is a better make.
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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2005, 12:04:21 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2005, 12:34:26 PM »
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No pricing on that one yet? ;)


Aye...but Mama gets the next new vehicle, its her turn. :(
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2005, 12:35:39 PM »
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BMW is overrated. Mercedes Benz is a better make.


LOL. Buy a Chrysler, keep the change.
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2005, 12:36:04 PM »
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BMW is overrated. Mercedes Benz is a better make.


I wouldn't know, I don't own one and they're out of our price range.

I do know I've had 4 good years and flawless service (61,000 miles) out of my 3'er though.  However, I keep wearing out tires,  imagine that...:p (Ordering my 3rd set of tires sometime this month)
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2005, 12:36:47 PM »
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Somewhere Rip feels a disturbance in the force.


Fish ON!
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2005, 01:13:13 PM »
I'd rather own a BMW then a over priced Toyota.
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