I'm really looking for a daily, as the 318 is not practical for school at all. I really only need something that is cheap, realible (for the long highway drives), and full of storage. I'm guessing something Japanese will fill the bill, but what models should I start looking at?
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Toyota Corolla Wagons are good for that. Early 90's Accord wagon would be good too.Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3 -
Take a look at a e34 5-series 5spd. Earlier models had the tank proof m30 and later models had the bullet proof m50. DO NOT get an automatic. Most of them reach 300k miles with no problems.Comment
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well I hate to say it but I never had a mor reliable car than my old 740 station wagon 30 miles a gallon and space to carry anything. slow and would run forever. but thats just my 2 centsHDE30 <3Comment
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Subaru wagon..........E34.............E28............Hond a Accord................Ford Taurus..............Mazda...............What is your budget?
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Originally posted by Avus E30
Oh yea. Even the 240 wagon is great. Driving one right now (has some nice heated seats). :)
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Not practical to move your stuff or what? Why not use the Dakota or w.ever that thing is? Get a cover for the back and you're good to go..or...?Originally posted by hamann318is
When you mention cheap, reliable, full of storage...a minivan or station wagon comes to mind
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Right now, I'm looking for something around 1,500 - 2,000 in price. I'm a po-folk college kid.
The 318 bottoms out way too much and gets neglected. The 5.2 Litre V-8 in the Dakota isn't that gas mileage friendly. I'm thinking something like a sedan or wagon.The BMW 318 is back. With a vengeance.Comment
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Just get a 325e like I keep telling youComment
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No, get something you wont worry about modding - Corolla or Accord will do. And they can be had for cheap. The Volvo idea is not a bad one either.Originally posted by MR 325Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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Be wary of a cheap car that you will use to travel across states...it's a lucky draw with things like this...you may want to consider making me an offer on my ///M-colored eta ;)
If you're not looking to spend too much money, think about extra insurance, extra running costs as you acquire a 2nd vehicle what you will be REQUIRED to maintain. The semester is almost over, you have time to ponder over this..Comment
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That's an idea.Originally posted by e9nine
I've been working on a way keeping the insurance, etc. down while I have the new car.
How reliable is the M20? I was looking at early 90s Jap-crap because that stuff seems to run forever to me. You can just look around campus and all you will see is early 90s Hondas and Toyotas. The E30 is a paradox. I know the car very well, but I know what mods I can do to make it better. I'm sure if I got an older one, it would get the back seat to the 318.The BMW 318 is back. With a vengeance.Comment
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You can get an m10 or eta but that's not always a good idea depending on how you look at it. M20s are reliable if they have been taken care of.Originally posted by hamann318is
You can also get a honda or toyota but if you get it for cheap; it's probably capable of being in need of a timing belt or chain, cv-axles, heat might not work, windows might not work, car might not pass inspection bla bla bla...the usual applies to non-bimmer car hunting. With patience, you can find a good inexpensive honda or toyota though. Just don't rush into this.
Every car needs maintenance and that's what determines how long they will last. Some may last more than others depending on certain variables but a POS to use on highway trips a lot cannot be the same POS to use for in-town driving
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Volvo is your friend. You won't want to mod it, run for ever, parts are cheep, good gas mileage and you can get good ones for $800
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