Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 What are your opinions on these cars? any known issues i should watch out for? is this a good daily? seems like you can get them around 10k and they appear to be pretty pimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 huge no. look it up. i was thinking of buying one, but way 2 many problems and too much $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Are the 5 series any better from around the same years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Are the 5 series any better from around the same years? For the most part yes... No matter what you get into BMW 3,5,7, Audi / a4,a6,a8, /Benz they are all going to have slightly higher maintenance costs and frequency than a honda/acura ect. of the same vintage (usually) Some models particularly stand out though, like that 7 series, the A6 on the Audi side in particular has a very bad record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 M3, don't be a gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 M3, don't be a gay. This homo is correct, Its a great DD.. Although he is too much of a gay to own one anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 M3, don't be a gay. Too rich for my blood. I need a poor mans bimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 For what they are going for lately.... I have considered picking one up! The Maint and Performance costs are up there though KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Too rich for my blood. I need a poor mans bimmer. So buy it and I'll drive it for you, every once and a while if you don't talk I'll let you sit shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 The funny thing is.... when I was Modding the Marauder.... kicking the shit out of these was my ONLY goal..... It worked out well..... BUT, I would STILL take one of these in a heartbeat... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 For what they are going for lately.... I have considered picking one up! The Maint and Performance costs are up there though KillJoy Gotta pay to play my friend. I think it is well worth it for the experience you get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I think the 740 front rotors are $200+ a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 any known issues i should watch out for? Everything breaks. Also, I was told "The 7 series lacks everything that BMW is known for. Performance, handling, and reliability." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Everything breaks. Also, I was told "The 7 series lacks everything that BMW is known for. Performance, handling, and reliability." Once again, Eli speaking the gospel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skold Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 my buddy has a 740 for sale like a 2000 - 2002 he owns the Greek corner on 161 and and sawmill area. his name is orion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I think the 740 front rotors are $200+ a piece So are the ones for my Volvo. Youll find its cheaper to after market brakes on these cars than factory ones. you need some specialized tools of coarse, but you do what you gotta do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 If you want to baller on the cheap, get a 5 series with a 6 cylinder, and a 5 speed. The v8's are prone to issue, and the Auto's die on cue at 150k. You can walk into a 97-99 (my favorite years) 5 speeds with M package for 5-6k MINT with low miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Whatever you do, like with any car, have it inspected. Blagois on riverside drive near Upper Arlington always checked our bimmers before we bought them. They are kind of expensive, but they have the technology to back it up, Blagois that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 If you want to baller on the cheap, get a 5 series with a 6 cylinder, and a 5 speed. The v8's are prone to issue, and the Auto's die on cue at 150k. You can walk into a 97-99 (my favorite years) 5 speeds with M package for 5-6k MINT with low miles. where you getting your prices from? I just checked egay and they are all like 9-10k. Also I really don't want a manual tranny. if its going to be my daily i want an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 No M3, no care, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 no one cares what you have to say kenny, just get the fuck out of my bimmer thread. if it was a cark thread, or lc2 thread then ok i will allow you to be a port of it, but you have no say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 no one cares what you have to say kenny, just get the fuck out of my bimmer thread. if it was a cark thread, or lc2 thread then ok i will allow you to be a port of it, but you have no say Your fear shows through your fingertips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruinms Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 i think they are nice cars. i think a guy at my work has one i will ask him what he thinks about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 my buddy has a 740 for sale like a 2000 - 2002 he owns the Greek corner on 161 and and sawmill area. his name is orion I have seen this one. Very clean looking car. Out of curiosity, how much does he want for it? BTW I love my 5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Also I really don't want a manual tranny. if its going to be my daily i want an auto. :gay: :gay: :gay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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