# NYSpeed I need YOUR wisdom! SEARCH FOR A NEW CAR! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 5, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797 "2009-01-05T17:29:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/141 "2009-01-06T13:05:16Z")
130k is nothing if they were taken care of. my civic has 270k on it. dont buy on impulse. e46’s need to be taken care of. but really i doubt the engine will just blow up, you may get hit with maintenance, but every car needs that. they arent that expensive to maintain if you can diy. ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/142 "2009-01-06T13:05:40Z")
to get a low mileage bmw you need like 14k+ ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/143 "2009-01-06T13:05:54Z")
If well maintained 130 k isn’t bad. On E46fanatics now: 2003 E46 325i 91K mi $10.5K 2003 325i 4 door sport package, dark grey metallic, 5 speed man., sunroof delete. Well maintained, no accidents, 93K, second owner, garage kept. Cooling system rebuild at 81K. Rear brakes at 81k. Synthetic driveline fluids at 81K. Mounted Pilot Alpines on 16" Mille Miglia wheels, good tread. New HTR+'s on factory 17" wheels. Will need front brakes w/i 10k (replaced by dealer @ 50K). There are a few minor paint nicks that are too small to show up in photos except for a small scrape on the driver side rear view mirror (BMW dealer est. to fix $152, will schedule this week). Overall quite nice outside. Very nice inside with black leatherette. Never smoked in. Will post photos in the next few days. PRICE DROP - $10K [http://s368.photobucket.com/albums/oo121/jnbucket\_2008/](http://s368.photobucket.com/albums/oo121/jnbucket_2008/) Im sure he’d do 9.5 ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/144 "2009-01-06T13:11:54Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Will and I actually just had this discussion about Subarus… too kidish lol. > > I would never DD an STI either. > > Mustangs…meh. > > But to be honest with everyone, I’m falling in love with BMWs…which, for better or worst…may be what I go for if I can find a CLEAN, CHEAP, e46 semi-local. > > I don’t want a built car, I have no need for a lot of power or speed, this is a DD, not a track whore. Plus, if it’s been built, it’s been beat. No questions asked, that’s why people BUILD engines to USE them. i would never DD an $8K STI either, that thing would be a big pile of shit 😛 ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/145 "2009-01-06T13:14:28Z")
stick it out with the blazer until winter is over…unless something really sweet falls into your lap. ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/146 "2009-01-06T13:14:37Z")
hahahaha ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/147 "2009-01-06T13:15:58Z")
> [@greenbull](#): > > stick it out with the blazer until winter is over…unless something really sweet falls into your lap. That’s my plan for now, but yeah if something comes up, I think I’ll jump on it lol. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/148 "2009-01-06T13:18:33Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > lease a nicer car :gotme: no worries with problems, and it will teach you to keep a car, plus when the lease is up and you’re attached to your car you can probably buy it out since you will be further along in your life plus u will know whats into it, you never know with used cars, even if they have records dont buy a 130k bmw for the sake of having a bmw ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/149 "2009-01-06T13:20:38Z")
I won’t lease a car. High payments, insurance for sake of not even owning a car? Naw. I’m 20, I have school to pay for above anything else. Not a car. The 8-9k I would spend on a car is within my budget and going over it would be financially ridiculous for me. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/150 "2009-01-06T13:26:12Z")
So u spend 9k on a Bmw with 130k on it, what happens when u have to replace the timing belt, the water bump, what happens if something with the suspension goes? $,$$$ Do u have 9k pocket cash? U Could advance your payments for a year and get a 750 a month worth car, 2 years for 375 a month or 250 a month for 3 years and never have to worry about Maintenance ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/151 "2009-01-06T14:15:03Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I won’t lease a car. High payments, insurance for sake of not even owning a car? Naw. > > I’m 20, I have school to pay for above anything else. Not a car. The 8-9k I would spend on a car is within my budget and going over it would be financially ridiculous for me. +1 which bmw of agy2k2 are you looking at? the silver or maroon one? get us a pic of the interior of the silver one, maybe it has the sport option. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/152 "2009-01-06T14:17:46Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > So u spend 9k on a Bmw with 130k on it, what happens when u have to replace the timing belt, the water bump, what happens if something with the suspension goes? > > $,$$$ > > Do u have 9k pocket cash? U Could advance your payments for a year and get a 750 a month worth car, 2 years for 375 a month or 250 a month for 3 years and never have to worry about Maintenance have you looked into the price? the prices arent much more than any other car, only paying someone to do it costs a lot. ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/153 "2009-01-06T14:44:25Z")
I usually do my own work, I hate spending money on labor. ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/154 "2009-01-06T16:00:48Z")
for 8-9k i would get whatever the newest lowest mileage civic is you can find in manual so you mildly enjoy it without getting sucked into a money pit. 8-9k is just not really enough cash for a fun daily driver that’s not going to be a headache and a half… ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/155 "2009-01-06T16:16:39Z")
maybe an rsx-s? would have to be 100k miles tho… still reliable and pretty much maitenence free ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/156 "2009-01-06T16:49:57Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > yeah bmw is usually higher priced **maintence** (sp fail) wise > [@deebo](#): > > 7bolt dsm’s are the “crankwalk” issue ones from like, august of 95 to 99 > > but its not like you’re going to trying to make 500wheel stock block? > > if it has all **maitence** records (again, fuck this fucking word) you’re golden! > [@deebo](#): > > maybe an rsx-s? > > would have to be 100k miles tho… still reliable and pretty much **maitenence** free You’re getting there, but it’s actually **maintenance**. ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/157 "2009-01-06T16:54:18Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > maybe an rsx-s? > > would have to be 100k miles tho… still reliable and pretty much maitenence free Naw, I may be only 20, but I don’t want to look like some high school kid driving around. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/158 "2009-01-06T16:56:45Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > You’re getting there, but it’s actually **maintenance**. u didnt quote it the one time i did spell it right, asshole ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/159 "2009-01-06T17:03:47Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Naw, I may be only 20, but I don’t want to look like some high school kid driving around. You’re not your job. You’re not how much money you have in the bank. You’re not the car you drive. You’re not the contents of your wallet. You’re not your fucking khakis. You’re the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world meh idk, i like the styling and interior of an rsx type s :gotme: still more reliable than a bmw, plus u has vtekz! guess im just a honda humper ---
**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:** [January 6, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797/160 "2009-01-06T17:19:44Z")
I understand, I just would rather not get into something that (and please guys don’t take this the wrong way) “juvenile”. I already have a toy, so this car only needs to be fun to drive, reliable and relatively cheap. I just don’t like driving my truck. I feel like I need to get married and have 3 kids to justify having it. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-i-need-your-wisdom-search-for-a-new-car/60797.md?page=9)