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    allright i got my car stolen about two months ago and i am about to get another car. i was wondering what yall think about a BMW? is it a car worth getting good potential for aftermarket parts etc... any info is helpful?

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    no help here?

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    well it depends on what bmw your talking about.
    year, model, etc...

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    uhh, which one? There's hundreds of models, each with their own advantages and disadvantages...

    How about a BMW Isetta?

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    uhh, which one? There's hundreds of models, each with their own advantages and disadvantages...

    How about a BMW Isetta?

    haha reps

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    uhh, which one? There's hundreds of models, each with their own advantages and disadvantages...

    How about a BMW Isetta?
    id rock it

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    how about a 95'-98' 325i or 325is?

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    Can you afford upkeep?

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    i can yes.. but i have heard that they are reliable but when they do break which int often they are expensive?

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    Born Moderately Rich.

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    me? no not so much just work alot..

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    Stands for BMW

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    BMW's are fucking maintenance whores

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruizer
    BMW's are fucking maintenance whores
    As are the women attracted by them.

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    are they really? well what about as far as potential are they good cars?

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    aftermarket wise?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 81911
    Born Moderately Rich.
    Never hear of a BMR, but BMW owners are usually Born Moderately Wealthy.

    BMWs can be really really badass cars. Twin screw SCed M3s kicked ass at SCCA Nationals last year and BMWs are usually fairly competitive in any class.
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    i have heard that you have to work with alot of bmw factory parts cause aftermarket never really works right on bmw's.. is this true?

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    Go in the BMW section of the site, I think it's under European cars. There's a few bimmer fans over there.

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    go to bimmerforums.com there are alot of ppl that can help you on that site.

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    i got a 99 328i e46 chassis and it has 146K on it and its a wonderful car no problems at all. as long as all the maintence has been kept up with your good to go. i always do my inspection 1 and inspection 2 on time and i havnt had problems. now if your one that tends to neglect then bmw isnt the car for you. parts arn't expensive i spent the same amount on my honda when it came to maintence. If your looking for one look for a 3 series from 99-up always been good cars even a e36 m3 wich is from 95-99. 5 series 525i, 530 01-up same motors as the 3 series. do not look at a 528i, 740 are horrible cars and so are the 850, as well as Z3. everything else your in good shape just make sure they have records. maintence, radiator, waterpump, thermostat, valve cover gasket, and sub frame damage wich is very common in e46 3 series just make sure the job was done right. stay away from automatic if you can 5-speed is more fun anyways. other then that, very fun car, very reliable now i know most people will disagree, but im a student with little to no income i bought my car from the original owner w/100k on it and ive been fine since.
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