Thread: $40K budget, need a car ASAP!

Originally Posted by pandas

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'm really considering the m5. I want something luxurious, 2010 or newer, preferably foreign, not too many miles on it. Right now I'm also considering the GLK, C-class, M37, and an A4. SUV's are also fine!

Of those cars in your list, do any of them come close the the e60? I mean a C class, an A4, or an e60 M5??? That shouldn't be a hard one lol

If you don't mind buying something with ~35xxx miles you may be able to sneak into a B8 S4 (if power is desired)

Originally Posted by Imola e39

Of those cars in your list, do any of them come close the the e60? I mean a C class, an A4, or an e60 M5??? That shouldn't be a hard one lol

Great point, definitely leaning toward the M5, how is it when it comes to maintenance costs and ownership costs?

I've been borrowing a friends 2007 650i convertible for a few weeks on and off. They can be had for 30-40k and still be in good conidition. It's an awesome car for daily driving. If I was in your situation, I'd be all over a used 650i bmw.

I'm all for an M5, but I'm not sure about getting one for 40k.. I mean, if you can find one for 40 that doesnt have any problems, then great. I just think the 650 is a better package for the money since you'd be buying used anyway.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Tru...=p4506.c0.m283

Originally Posted by pandas

Great point, definitely leaning toward the M5, how is it when it comes to maintenance costs and ownership costs?

I mean it's BMW's flagship car so it's on the expensive side unless you DIY

need a four door sedan or suv..

Originally Posted by InvaderMoose

I've been borrowing a friends 2007 650i convertible for a few weeks on and off. They can be had for 30-40k and still be in good conidition. It's an awesome car for daily driving. If I was in your situation, I'd be all over a used 650i bmw.

I'm all for an M5, but I'm not sure about getting one for 40k.. I mean, if you can find one for 40 that doesnt have any problems, then great. I just think the 650 is a better package for the money since you'd be buying used anyway.

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Originally Posted by pandas

need a four door sedan or suv..

Guess I missed that. You can buy a convertible and pretend it has 4 doors.

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Originally Posted by Imola e39

I mean it's BMW's flagship car so it's on the expensive side unless you DIY

Yeah, my boy has had one for a year (2008)...he LOVES it, but tune ups, oil changes, etc. are killers. And if you keep it in M-Mode, the gas mileage is a beast...but that depends on you I guess ;-) hahaha. I'm no M5 expert, but he also tells me that you want to stick with 2008 or newer for "bug" issues, which may keep you north of $40k :-/

Originally Posted by Hoon, Esq.

Yeah, my boy has had one for a year (2008)...he LOVES it, but tune ups, oil changes, etc. are killers. And if you keep it in M-Mode, the gas mileage is a beast...but that depends on you I guess ;-) hahaha. I'm no M5 expert, but he also tells me that you want to stick with 2008 or newer for "bug" issues, which may keep you north of $40k :-/

Yeah, i definitely don't want anything under an 08. Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it!