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Jan 5, 2013 | 02:11 PM

#41

08FLrdxSH-AWD

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From: Vermilion Ohio

1st gen Acura MDX's are within that price range btw

Jan 5, 2013 | 02:30 PM

#42

05TLdcc

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Joined: Dec 2009

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From: Freaking everywhere

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

My first car was a 1985 528e

$2500 bucks.

But that car was one of the last truly bullet proof bimmers. The engine was solid. The electronics started going at the end...but in the 4 years I owned it was all routine maintenance and wear and tear for the vast majority. I spent very little money on it over the course of my ownership.

The flipside is...you wont find that experience today with German cars. (but charliemike is just experiencing karma with his bimmer...cause he is a dick) Forget the tiptronic/automanual...etc and just deal with an auto since its al you'll find anyway.

You know more than I do! The only German car I've owned is my 996. No problems so far besides the wing, and I hope to keep it that way.

Jan 5, 2013 | 04:26 PM

#43

UA6~RBP

-Brandon

Joined: Nov 2011

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From: Tampa, Florida

If you are looking at a 2G TL, be cautious about the transmission. CHeck to see what kind of maintenance has been done to the car and if any transmission parts have been replaced. Letting a mechanic look at it won't hurt either.

Jan 5, 2013 | 05:51 PM

#44

r1337

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UA6~RBP

My uncles a mechanic. Is there anything specific I should get him to check other than the tranny? I saw a reasonably priced black one 2003, 120k KMs. Thats very little kms for the year.

Jan 5, 2013 | 06:19 PM

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