- Aug 30, 2006
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So I need a daily driver, just to commute to school and work, for as cheap as possible. It really needs nothing more than to get me from Point A to Point B, so let's keep that in mind.
I'm looking at a 1986 BMW 325e with 180K on it. 2nd owner, all maintenance records, runs well; owner is a grandma so I don't think she treated it bad. Now the price isn't bad, $1500, and I will probably try to lower that to $1200 if I decide to purchase it.
The thing is, I always hear about how BMW has higher maintenance costs, and my friends say it won't be worth it because if something does go wrong it will drain my pocket. They recommend a Honda/Nissan/Toyota, something that I can fix for cheaper and will run just as good.
I really like the BMW though, and it's in good shape too. Plus, I know their cars are reliable. But the maintenance thing is bugging me. Advice?
I'm looking at a 1986 BMW 325e with 180K on it. 2nd owner, all maintenance records, runs well; owner is a grandma so I don't think she treated it bad. Now the price isn't bad, $1500, and I will probably try to lower that to $1200 if I decide to purchase it.
The thing is, I always hear about how BMW has higher maintenance costs, and my friends say it won't be worth it because if something does go wrong it will drain my pocket. They recommend a Honda/Nissan/Toyota, something that I can fix for cheaper and will run just as good.
I really like the BMW though, and it's in good shape too. Plus, I know their cars are reliable. But the maintenance thing is bugging me. Advice?