R3v talk me out of/into getting a 4.4l E53 X5.

[2mAn]

you said $5k... offer $5k!

[mrsleeve]

Allroads are cool in that obscure soccer mom but still kinda fun sorta way. But they are are boosted Audi and with an air ride suspension so we all know where that is going to end up.

A 3rd gen t4R is going to work well for you and in your price range but will have a metric fuck ton of hours on it with 4wd and less than 200k your going to have up your budget a bit. I know most people think they are god awful but in your area you should be able to find a S10 Blazer in 4wd floating around thats not rusted to oblivan. They really were prertty good for relibilty and cheapness to opperate but the 4.3l is not the best for economy (though the 1 in my dads way old 2wd 1/2 got close to 30mpg) . Economy is going to be on par with its size at 17ish and 21ish on the highway. and it will run badly for longer than most things on the road run at all. Put a new GM fuel pump in it every 3-10 years, front hubs about once a decade (so long as you toque them right) and other than the dreaded TCC code for the 4l60E they are fucking bullet proof...... Also fucking CHEAP, easy to work on and cheap to fix........ Between my family, and frineds we have had somewhere close to 30 S10 based trucks from 1984 to my buddies current 2002 blazer, hes rocking nearly daily that you might be able to buy for less than your budget, thats got almost no rust and new fuel pump and battery as of 3 weeks ago.

[Pantless Spency]

Avoid an allroad!...

How about this one?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/2006-bmw-530xit-loaded-wagon/6543352507.html

Or?...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...514260442.html

mmmm that 325xi, solid leads thank you kind sir. these meet all my demands, im just to short on cash at the moment :/

can't wait til my lady is done with college, paying all the bills is getting old

[2mAn]

Avoid an allroad!...

How about this one?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/2006-bmw-530xit-loaded-wagon/6543352507.html

Or?...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/2006-bmw-325xi-awd-wagon/6514260442.html

[Pantless Spency]

Well, $5k won't do it, but I absolutely fucking love my E82. The N55 has torque EVERYWHERE and with the DCT, great stereo, just a fantastic car. I think it's the favorite of the 20 or so cars I've had.

i wish i was shopping for a fun car, but i kind of need more functionality and i want something ill drive relatively slow around town and stuff.

my friend is trying to sell me a 6 speed awd v6 turbo allroad, says its got intercoolers and its tuned making near 400 HP, i just dont want a fast car, and i dont trust VW/audi's LOL

[parkerbink]

no worries my 97 80 gets 13 no matter what other than when it gets 5ish slow walking though ORV trails !!!!! the new ones have the benefit of an 8spd gear box ;)

My favorite thing about my 80 (and Toyotas in general) is the head gasket had a factory defect, that caused it to fail....@ 174k miles.

lol

[z31maniac]

I’m with this. I think I’m gonna vote no on my own thread. But I already voted rob :(.

I’m open to suggestions for decently economical, decently reliable, decently new (95-05+) awd 5 door that can be had for ~ ± 5k.


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Well, $5k won't do it, but I absolutely fucking love my E82. The N55 has torque EVERYWHERE and with the DCT, great stereo, just a fantastic car. I think it's the favorite of the 20 or so cars I've had.

[Mike36]

I voted Rob, dunno why its there but just seem like the right thing to vote for.

[mrsleeve]

My 94 80 series gets 12 no matter what!!!

Lol

no worries my 97 80 gets 13 no matter what other than when it gets 5ish slow walking though ORV trails !!!!! the new ones have the benefit of an 8spd gear box ;)

[parkerbink]

FFS 13-14mpg, a 200 series Landcruiser gets about 15-17 on long hwy runs and 13ish in town and its got a 396HP 5.7L V8, weighs 1000lbs more turning all 4 wheels all the time as well .....

My 94 80 series gets 12 no matter what!!!

Lol

[rturbo 930]

I thought my is350 was bad on prem gas. Then I saw what a 3.0 BMW consumes and now I don't feel so bad.

What kind of fuel economy do you get?

[Pantless Spency]

300+ HP, Twin Scrolly, highish r3vy spiny bits and bobs, in a small chassis, that is to be expected when piloted with vim and vigor, and dash of enthusiasm on a consistent baisis .



Big lazy SUV, for transport of gear, provisions and offspring to and fro, from various social engagements no matter the terrain and climatical adversities, should be more economical for such a small utility vehicle with such a large locomotion generator

I’m with this. I think I’m gonna vote no on my own thread. But I already voted rob :(.

I’m open to suggestions for decently economical, decently reliable, decently new (95-05+) awd 5 door that can be had for ~ ± 5k.


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[mrsleeve]

My E82 gets shit mileage, probably my right foot though.

300+ HP, Twin Scrolly, highish r3vy spiny bits and bobs, in a small chassis, that is to be expected when piloted with vim and vigor, and dash of enthusiasm on a consistent baisis .

Big lazy SUV, for transport of gear, provisions and offspring to and fro, from various social engagements no matter the terrain and climatical adversities, should be more economical for such a small utility vehicle with such a large locomotion generator. Das wifes big dumb under tuned 4.0l V6 in a similar sized unit gets 17ave mixed rural/urban driving, and we have seen 21 on extended cruising excursions

Get a one of those Lexus RX models and be done with it.

thats a highlander with a trim package and badges. save coin buy the highlander. Only Lexus SUV I could recommend over the Yota variant is a GX as they take the T4R the last 5%-6% (build/parts wise) of the way to a Prado landcruiser (120 or 150 depending on 4.6 or 4.7 power) and is a luxed up v8 T4R

[Stanley Rockafella]

I thought my is350 was bad on prem gas. Then I saw what a 3.0 BMW consumes and now I don't feel so bad.

[rturbo 930]

Worried about reliability, asks about V8 BMW.

That's beyond hysterical.

Seriously. The Japanese car is too unreliable? Let's get a newer BMW instead!

Get a one of those Lexus RX models and be done with it.