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+1 on the Q3 - my daughter loves hers. The 2.0T engine gives good mileage/power. Small enough to park easily.
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Jeff S '14 991.1 Carrera S Coupe '13 958 Cayenne GTS '11 997.2 Carrera S Cab '09 987.2 Cayman S '12 Audi TT-RS '05.5 Audi S4 '20 GMC Tow Beast '03 986 Boxster Base (kid #3) |
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Unlike Patrick3000, I am not wheeler dealer, so I have made not made a move toawrds purchasing a car, but have been looking a lot.
I do not see any 1 series that meets my desirable criteria of RWD and manual, at a reasonable price and have been considering 3 series (328i/320i/330i variety based on BMW E/F designation). Either 2007-2010 variety with 3.0L six or CPO with 2.0L turbo. Does anyone have insight on comparing the reliability of the older 3.0 L to newer 2.0 L cars? There are a couple of 2018 320i sedan manuals CPOs in CA and a 328i coupe manual near me in PA. Asking prices are $19,000-24,000K. They all look nice enough for a beater.
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Nader There are 3 sides to every story. Mine, yours, and the truth. 91 944 S2 - Mine, Sold 7? 914-6 Vintage racer - Mine 93 964 - Not mine 95 993 - Hers - Sold and will be missed 04 GT3 - ours? Doing double duties at DE, anyway 06 987 - Hers - plan to let son use for DE - My DIY A few others Last edited by N Fotouhi; 04-16-2021 at 11:13 AM. Reason: typo |
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^^^ Quick point of reference, this one just crossed the block last week. IMHO it would have been a very good spec for a commuter, only missing the M suspension.
The 128i, is the reliable, low maintenance car of choice for a commuter, just missed it last week but should give you an idea of the current market as it was a no reserve auction. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-speed-manual/ This one is coming up in a few days. It is a 6 speed manual sedan but is an okay spec for a commuter. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-speed-manual/
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Karl Lucky owner of a couple of 911’s and another Porsche or two Last edited by Patrick3000; 04-16-2021 at 03:00 PM. |
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One more that would be perfect right here.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-3-0-si-coupe/ It has all of the “right” specs, the auction ends today and I suspect it will sell slightly outside of your budget. If you are concerned about a warranty, Fidelity Platinum, is a good aftermarket option. I purchased one for my 997.2 and may add one for the 535i.
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Karl Lucky owner of a couple of 911’s and another Porsche or two Last edited by Patrick3000; 04-16-2021 at 12:10 PM. |
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Not a bringatrailer buyer. I have looked at below. I like the sport seat, but I still hear a lot of negative about the FX or more specifically, the 2.0L turbo cars. All of these are in CA which means paying $$ for shipping. And no, I am not driving across the country Any feedback on these models? https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...8A9C57JK622836 https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...8A9C59JK623308 https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-pre...8B9G52JNT89874 I should just grab the 2007 that is near me. I think 3.0L E92 has good reliability.
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Nader There are 3 sides to every story. Mine, yours, and the truth. 91 944 S2 - Mine, Sold 7? 914-6 Vintage racer - Mine 93 964 - Not mine 95 993 - Hers - Sold and will be missed 04 GT3 - ours? Doing double duties at DE, anyway 06 987 - Hers - plan to let son use for DE - My DIY A few others |
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I ended up buying a manual 2013 328i coupe non-turbo 3.0L with 58XXX miles. It ticked the 3 most important boxes on the list. We'll see how it goes.
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Nader There are 3 sides to every story. Mine, yours, and the truth. 91 944 S2 - Mine, Sold 7? 914-6 Vintage racer - Mine 93 964 - Not mine 95 993 - Hers - Sold and will be missed 04 GT3 - ours? Doing double duties at DE, anyway 06 987 - Hers - plan to let son use for DE - My DIY A few others |
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