Need advice

Jspstorms · 12-28-2014, 09:47 PM

So I have an e92 and and e93. Both 335's that I love, and don't see getting rid of anytime soon. The problem is, I have two big dogs, (a golden and a lab)
I've been thinking to get a $5000 suv or wagon to take them places with me, without having to scour the Internet for pieces of trim that they've scratched or damaged in either of my cars. It's nerve racking because I keep my cars as perfect as possible, but at the same time, I have a responsibility to take them places and show them a good life. Today I found an 04 325ix wagon, with sport package, Harmon Kardon, xenons, loaded. Absolutely pristine condition. Looks brand new. CarFax says everything checks out. 2 owners, all service records, no accidents/airbag deployment, and it's all very evident in person. A really nice example that's been garaged, serviced and well taken care of. The only thing that scares me is, it has 130,000 miles. But again, the car appears to be in absolutely pristine condition. They're asking 6700 for it. I'd love to hear from people with experience with this chassis and motor. I'd only be driving it a couple thousand miles a year. Good choice, or look for something Japanese with less milage/maintenance? I'm just afraid to get something boring that'll just sit. Hard to walk out to a Toyota with two 335s, I'm thinking this may be a good alternative.

Jspstorms · 12-28-2014, 10:08 PM

Here's the actual car.
http://www.scottisautosales.com/web/...hotos/18862824

335NJ · 12-28-2014, 10:55 PM

Wow, that thing looks like it's got half the miles you say it does. Don't be scared by 130k, as long as it was taken care of, and maintained properly, you shouldn't be worried.

Jspstorms · 12-28-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 335NJ

Wow, that thing looks like it's got half the miles you say it does. Don't be scared by 130k, as long as it was taken care of, and maintained properly, you shouldn't be worried.

Thanks man. It looks great. I'm a bit picky when it comes to wear. You think the price is right? There's only 5 bmw wagons in my area, and one is a 2000 5 series, and the rest are $30,000 2010's or above. Not looking to spend a ton of cash on a third car. And I'm not crazy about the older 5's...

GMe90 · 12-29-2014, 01:57 PM

I'd probably get something Japanese. Look at Mazdas. They are very fun cars to drive and are cheaper and more reliable than BMWs.

cotmfk · 12-29-2014, 02:12 PM

If this will be your third car... with just you driving it, and the impetus is the dogs. A cheap Japanese car would be fine, IMO. It would be used simply for the dogs. Then sell it in five or so years for the same amount you paid for it.

Johnny Boost · 12-29-2014, 02:19 PM

Go with a Japanese SUV. And I couldn't see 2 large dogs fitting in the back of that car.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-29-2014, 02:41 PM

Get rid of the hardtop before it does you dirty... that top will do you dirty one day... believe me.

Sorry, I guess I'm a bit biased due to the fact that I've already had two leaking issues within just 30,000 miles. I'm definitely not keeping this thing a day after warranty, and as a matter of fact I might sell it with one year warranty left on it or sooner.

12-28-2014, 09:47 PM	#1
Jspstorms Private First Class 8 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335 e93 / 335 e92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Need advice So I have an e92 and and e93. Both 335's that I love, and don't see getting rid of anytime soon. The problem is, I have two big dogs, (a golden and a lab) I've been thinking to get a $5000 suv or wagon to take them places with me, without having to scour the Internet for pieces of trim that they've scratched or damaged in either of my cars. It's nerve racking because I keep my cars as perfect as possible, but at the same time, I have a responsibility to take them places and show them a good life. Today I found an 04 325ix wagon, with sport package, Harmon Kardon, xenons, loaded. Absolutely pristine condition. Looks brand new. CarFax says everything checks out. 2 owners, all service records, no accidents/airbag deployment, and it's all very evident in person. A really nice example that's been garaged, serviced and well taken care of. The only thing that scares me is, it has 130,000 miles. But again, the car appears to be in absolutely pristine condition. They're asking 6700 for it. I'd love to hear from people with experience with this chassis and motor. I'd only be driving it a couple thousand miles a year. Good choice, or look for something Japanese with less milage/maintenance? I'm just afraid to get something boring that'll just sit. Hard to walk out to a Toyota with two 335s, I'm thinking this may be a good alternative.
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Jspstorms Private First Class 8 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335 e93 / 335 e92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Here's the actual car. http://www.scottisautosales.com/web/...hotos/18862824
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335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Wow, that thing looks like it's got half the miles you say it does. Don't be scared by 130k, as long as it was taken care of, and maintained properly, you shouldn't be worried.
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GMe90 Captain 356 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe, ZSP, Premium Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Knoxville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [6.00] 2007 BMW 328i [10.00]	I'd probably get something Japanese. Look at Mazdas. They are very fun cars to drive and are cheaper and more reliable than BMWs.
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cotmfk Major General 2054 Rep 6,119 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	If this will be your third car... with just you driving it, and the impetus is the dogs. A cheap Japanese car would be fine, IMO. It would be used simply for the dogs. Then sell it in five or so years for the same amount you paid for it. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	Go with a Japanese SUV. And I couldn't see 2 large dogs fitting in the back of that car. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Get rid of the hardtop before it does you dirty... that top will do you dirty one day... believe me. Sorry, I guess I'm a bit biased due to the fact that I've already had two leaking issues within just 30,000 miles. I'm definitely not keeping this thing a day after warranty, and as a matter of fact I might sell it with one year warranty left on it or sooner.
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