I have 20k now!! What to get?
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I have 20k now!! What to get?
Well in my last thread I said that I have 15k to spend. Well I just came up with a bit more and would like to check out my options.
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
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Well in my last thread I said that I have 15k to spend. Well I just came up with a bit more and would like to check out my options.
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
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In all honesty, I started a thread a couple months ago about last gen M45 and current Q45 prices. You are getting a STEAL for a newer car for 20k. The mileage might be in the upper 70s+ but the run well.
I also concur with the GS 430/400 recommendation. You are well aware of that.
I won't say E39s are unreliable, but they are no Japanese car. Their maintenence also costs major money. They are however, fantastic cars, you don't even need a 540, a 528 is just as fun.
I also concur with the GS 430/400 recommendation. You are well aware of that.
I won't say E39s are unreliable, but they are no Japanese car. Their maintenence also costs major money. They are however, fantastic cars, you don't even need a 540, a 528 is just as fun.
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Ok, then a 2001 GS430
Same model, same engine as an '04/'05 anyway. Check autotrader. You should be able to find something with decent mileage in excellent condition. Whatever you do though, don't settle. Get the color combination and features you really want. You'll regret it later if you don't.
Good luck with your search
Same model, same engine as an '04/'05 anyway. Check autotrader. You should be able to find something with decent mileage in excellent condition. Whatever you do though, don't settle. Get the color combination and features you really want. You'll regret it later if you don't.
Good luck with your search
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STi is a good car but your gonna spend $20k+ on one. The engine can take a good 415-435whp on the stock block on avg. A friend of mine had his up to 490whp on C16 race gas once on the dyno but he had it tuned for 460 whp on pump gas but it only lasted him a few months. EVOs can take on avg around 400whp then its time for new cams and and heads.
I know they had a 2JZ-GTE swapped '99 or '00 GS300 in the classified section not to long ago that was around $20k, if it was my choice and had to met those specs I would rock that.
I know they had a 2JZ-GTE swapped '99 or '00 GS300 in the classified section not to long ago that was around $20k, if it was my choice and had to met those specs I would rock that.
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You say you want to stay in the Lex family. Check out a good used IS300. They are virtually bulletproof if taken care of. They meet all your criteria for body style and versatility.
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STi is a good car but your gonna spend $20k+ on one. The engine can take a good 415-435whp on the stock block on avg. A friend of mine had his up to 490whp on C16 race gas once on the dyno but he had it tuned for 460 whp on pump gas but it only lasted him a few months. EVOs can take on avg around 400whp then its time for new cams and and heads.
I know they had a 2JZ-GTE swapped '99 or '00 GS300 in the classified section not to long ago that was around $20k, if it was my choice and had to met those specs I would rock that.
I know they had a 2JZ-GTE swapped '99 or '00 GS300 in the classified section not to long ago that was around $20k, if it was my choice and had to met those specs I would rock that.