OT: Talk me out of this (BMW content)

[Robot870]

Nice wagon! But a BMW out of warranty is dicey......Parts are expensive and it will soon start falling apart.....Lots of little things -

[Hank Scorpio]

Originally Posted by p nut

I had that itch many years ago. Got a bike instead. Motorbike, that is.

95 YZF250, 96 CBR 900RR, 97 GSX-R 750, 99 Ducati Monster 900 SIE, 00 Aprilia Mille R, 01 RC51 and now 12 Zuma 125 gathering dust. That itch has been more than scratched and i have the x-rays to prove it.

Didn't make it to the dealer yet today. Busy with Christmas trees, lights, tea parties and ballet impressions. Maybe later or next wednesday. Feeling sort of 50/50 still. This would be a third car so mainly a weekend driver. Was hunting for a 92-95 Landcruiser but all the ones in my price range are pretty shagged out and as mentioned before no garage to do proper restoration projects. The also have an All-road for $19 but it is on another lot.

As an aside is this typically a slow period fro dealers? I can't imagine there are that many people buying cars as gifts but in that zip the sky is the limit.

Thanks again for the responses!

[verticaldoug]

What? Are you about to turn 40? Go lay on the couch until the inch passes. Or watch the Marilyn Monroe flick 7 yr itch. just say'in

Don't be a knucklehead

[Robot870]

This ^

[jlwdm]

I had a couple of X5s as work cars, and the newer years are much softer in suspension and ride. The 2012 was much better to drive than the 2016 X5 M Sport.

I have friends who purchased an X5 M Sport the start of the summer and it went back to BMW under the Lemon Law.

Jeff

[dbnm]

I have a 2013 Volvo XC70 T6 wagon with the Polestar computer update.

Fast and unassuming. Some sort of AWD keeps in going in snow and mud.

Great highway car too.

[Ozz]

I picked up a 2017 X5 (just about every option available on it) about 2 mos ago (finally got rid of the 2003 Honda Pilot)….and love it....don't know why I didn't do it sooner, other than Honda was paid for, and only ever needed gas, oil, wipers and tires.

I wanted a nice car, and wanted to finally get one. Price was well within budget (~$45K) and then added winter tires/wheels and extended warranty stuff.

Time will tell if it was a good decision, but from a driving perspective it totally was!

I say go for it!

sidenote: I was given a 340i M as a loaner while the dealership finished up some detailing and installed winter tires.....boy, that was fun. Took me about 5 minutes to know I should never own one. Best part was that it was "sunset orange" or something....totally flashy. My wife hated it.

[Hank Scorpio]

Originally Posted by verticaldoug

What? Are you about to turn 40? Go lay on the couch until the inch passes. Or watch the Marilyn Monroe flick 7 yr itch. just say'in

Don't be a knucklehead

Even worse 46 this February.

[pcxmbfj]

I've had four BMW's starting with the last model Z3 roadster, then 300's for the wife.
The 330i is in the garage with a tad under 90,000 miles and is still timely IMO.
Wish I still had the Z3.

[dsimon]

Outback has more room in the cargo/ cheaper to repair even though I loath the CVT transmission its still cheaper than the Beammer we all have our Unicorns. For me its landrovers. Discoverys and LR3 man there expensive when they break. and beside Im sure you owe less on the Outback

[dsimon]

I agree I have a 2014 and its amazing

Originally Posted by dbnm

I have a 2013 Volvo XC70 T6 wagon with the Polestar computer update.

Fast and unassuming. Some sort of AWD keeps in going in snow and mud.

Great highway car too.

[pjm]

The BMW turbo 4 does make impressive power, but clatters like a diesel at idle, and sounds like a Honda Civic when accelerating. Sounds nowhere near as good as the inline 6 with its beautiful mechanical wail. Add the BMW performance exhaust, and its magical.

[NYCfixie]

never mind.

[jamesau]

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

This would be a third car so mainly a weekend driver.

If you're looking to add to the stable for weekend excitement, you might consider something more narrowly focused/fun than that 3. That car will be capable, versatile, and refined, but not terribly exciting. (And I've owned several 3-series incarnations over the years).

[54ny77]

a used 3 series bmw is an annuity: for your local mechanic.

once they go over 100k or so miles, get ready to bend over when presented with the parts invoices (plural, 'cause that's what you'll be getting used to).