unsure what to be looking for

astor · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2005, 12:27 PM

ok to tell you the truth, Ive just recently started becoming enthralled with bmw's, but Ive always love them. i currently have a saturn which I use to get from point a to point b..nothin special. im lookin to replace that with a bmw, and I dont have much of money, so my price ceiling is about 13,000...im lookin for mileage around 70,000-100,000 or lower. I know there are so many bmw's out there, but Im just unsure which is the best you know. the saturn is a 4 cyildiner 1.8...piece of junk, so im not looking for a 318. 325i? 328iS? M3? I dont know, what did you guys look for when picking one out?

bmw328i98 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2005, 05:33 PM

328is

astor · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 09:25 AM

what did you base your decision on?

cpain49176 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 06:03 PM

I'd look for an e36 3 series with low mileage, an e46 would just cost too much with the miles you want and the price you're willing to pay, but wouldn't be out of the question. If you're really into spirited driving I'd get an M3, but 325is and 328is have enough power to put a smile on most peoples faces. I have a e30 325i and I love it! Im sure you'll be happy with whatever you decide to get.

harris69 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-02-2005, 04:08 PM

Astor, not trying to jack your thread, but i am on the same boat myself; except that i drive a 95 RX-7 TT. How much does a high mileage E46 run for anyways?

Thanks,
Tayyab.

cpain49176 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-02-2005, 06:59 PM

A 2001 325i costs about $18,000 with 107,403 miles on it. You could get an e36 m3 for that much.

AlpinweissM3 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-02-2005, 08:20 PM

Go for an E30 M3, it should cost less than 10,000 and it has become a motorsports icon. With the money you save you can invest it in the car for more power if you want.

astor · #8 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 11:53 AM

unfortunately its nearly impossible to find an e30 m3 in my area of michigan. what would be the advantage of a 328 over a 325? sorry for such noobish questions, haha

cpain49176 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 01:27 PM

e30 m3s are getting pretty rare, a 328 has more power i believe

astor · #10 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 04:12 PM

oh ok, well im thinking against the m3 because 100,000 miles is a lot......for my price range

cpain49176 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 04:16 PM

autotrader.com is a good place to start looking

astor · #12 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 04:56 PM

did you get your 325i as a hand down?