# BMW Wagons...lets talk! Goods/Bads/Yes'/No's etc **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 19, 2011, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226 "2011-12-19T10:47:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/1 "2011-12-19T10:47:42Z")
Lets talk about BMW wagons. Who has owned them, driven them, worked on them? I have a child on the way and we are either looking at a Honda Odyssey or a BMW Wagon. I know the van will be more useful down teh road but for now the wagon will work out great. This will be the 1st child so I dont really need 3rd row seating yet. The open back will be great for car seats stroilers etc. I found a 2003 5 series (sport pkg) with 132k on it for $10k. Sounds expensive to me but I guess these were like 45k back in the day. Ebay even has a few for 10k with 250k miles. Im just worried about the cost of parts and labor being a lot more then my Hondas. Im sure yes BMW parts are more $ but…a lot more? I could see this lasting up into the 200k miles range if treated well. Thought, opions etc. IMO the BMW wagon looks much better then the Odyssey…though the odyssey isnt bad This ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/bmwwagon.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/bmwwagon.jpg) over ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/blackodyssey.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/blackodyssey.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/2 "2011-12-19T10:52:27Z")
BMW is probably a money pit. Subaru legacy gt spec b? ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/3 "2011-12-19T13:37:35Z")
I’m gonna say it depends on how handy you are. If you can throw a wrench and are good at “figuring out what’s wrong”, it might not be so bad. X… ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/4 "2011-12-19T13:55:27Z")
I support the legacy gt spec b ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/5 "2011-12-19T13:58:48Z")
They are easy to work on, the 6 cylinders really only have tstat/radiator/water pump/evap problems. The first 3 being a one time fix with upgraded parts. The 8’s have the same, plus sometimes a valley cover leak. 8 cylinders never came in manual in the US in a touring. Both suffer from rear shock mounts that need to be replaced. I’ve owned 3 e34’s and an e39 and would definitely recommend an e39. Not bad on parts cost, easy to work on, and really nice to drive. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/6 "2011-12-19T14:26:16Z")
i think swiderski still has a wagon for sale… you should check it out ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/7 "2011-12-19T18:56:19Z")
You could look up the cost of common maintenance parts instead of taking our word. If you are worried about it get the 6 cylinder. Super reliable and easy to work on. The cooling system isn’t too hard to do either. I’d recommend the bimmerzone kit with the all aluminum radiator. ---
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/8 "2011-12-19T22:08:51Z")
For a car for your wife and kid hauler, i would look into something reliable, not something you can “wrench on” in your spare time. I would buy the BMW wagon, but its not something i would buy for a wife or gf. By the van, the subaru wagon is nice, and so is the acura tsx wagon. I’m not saying the BMW is a bad car, its jut not worth the risk ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/9 "2011-12-19T22:20:33Z")
i really enjoy the look of e46 wagons. a reg old 325 could be had for less than 10k, and parts arent too bad [ATTACH=CONFIG]19773[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/10 "2011-12-20T05:55:24Z")
e46 wagons are hit or miss if they look good or fugly, I am not sure why though. I’m considering selling my sedan for a wagon this summer but I would really want a white one with black sport interior. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/11 "2011-12-20T06:23:43Z")
> [@gray\_es300](#): > > For a car for your wife and kid hauler, i would look into something reliable, not something you can “wrench on” in your spare time. I would buy the BMW wagon, but its not something i would buy for a wife or gf. By the van, the subaru wagon is nice, and so is the acura tsx wagon. I’m not saying the BMW is a bad car, its jut not worth the risk Since when do BMW and unreliable go in the same grouping? lol, just, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/12 "2011-12-20T08:16:12Z")
what mike said. check out swiderski ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/13 "2011-12-20T09:19:21Z")
bmw is a builit proof inline 6, and make solid drive lines the only issues we see here at Swiderski, are usually small issues like radio pixs burning out, blower motor resistors, valve cover gaskits, thermostats. they make solid cars. at the moment we don’t have any Bimmer wagons but Justin can source you one give him a call. or even if you decide to go with the van he could source you one of those as well we recently sourced a Toyota Sianna for a customer. ---
**Author:** ![Shifty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shifty/32/4959_2.png) [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/14 "2011-12-20T09:41:20Z")
This one is for sale on another forum: 2000 323 [Click Here](http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1613000&highlight=m3+wagon) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/m3%20wagon%20ebay%205-2011/IMG_0593.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/m3%20wagon%20ebay%205-2011/IMG_0593.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/m3%20wagon%20ebay%205-2011/IMG_0588.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/m3%20wagon%20ebay%205-2011/IMG_0588.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/carse46m3wagon/8367.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/carse46m3wagon/8367.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/IMG_7615.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/bucketheadned/IMG_7615.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/15 "2011-12-20T10:09:21Z")
no link?!? ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/16 "2011-12-20T10:38:24Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > i really enjoy the look of e46 wagons. a reg old 325 could be had for less than 10k, and parts arent too bad > > [ATTACH=CONFIG]19773[/ATTACH] I’m seriously considering one as a daily, if I can find one in top condition, with a manual and a good color combo. ---
**Author:** ![Shifty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shifty/32/4959_2.png) [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/17 "2011-12-20T10:41:48Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > no link?!? Link is added ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/18 "2011-12-20T10:43:12Z")
rofl, $24k or a 996 turbo for trade. Guy is out of his mind. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/19 "2011-12-20T11:29:57Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > rofl, $24k or a 996 turbo for trade. Guy is out of his mind. it has m3 drive train for whatever that is worth, not $18k though ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226/20 "2011-12-20T11:58:41Z")
I’m not blind. ---------- Post added at 02:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 PM ---------- You can buy a 540touring and a clean title M5 for less and make an M5 touring. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-wagons-lets-talk-goods-bads-yes-nos-etc/219226.md?page=2)