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Old 09-10-12, 06:11 PM
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I was looking at the E46 M3 and decided not to get it since the E46 chassis has some HUGE issues. The sub-frame is notorious for cracking where the suspension mounts to it. It is more common on the M3 than other trims but it can still be an issue. If you are not aware of the problem before it cracks completely you are looking at a $5,000+ repair bill.
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Old 09-10-12, 06:27 PM
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Your decision just got easier the BMW is sold
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Old 09-10-12, 06:34 PM
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Hahahaha! Nice! Well if the Lexus fits the the bill I'll go for it!
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Old 09-10-12, 07:27 PM
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Go Lexus or go home...lol honestly the Lex is a way better and reliable car...cheaper on maintaining as well....however I do love the inline 6 motor over a V6
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Old 09-10-12, 07:38 PM
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Go Lexus or go home...lol honestly the Lex is a way better and reliable car...cheaper on maintaining as well....however I do love the inline 6 motor over a V6
Yes i love the purr of that inline 6 very much but the reliability is the main factor..but the BMW is sold so hopefully they can bring the price of the Lex down to where i can get it. You all think its over priced?
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Old 09-10-12, 07:39 PM
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My sales guy tried to get me in a BMW 550i tho....but it has 90K miles..scary so i said no
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Old 09-10-12, 08:08 PM
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The 19k is kind of high IMO, it has great miles for the year which is good and has Navi, maybe try and talk them down to high 17 low 18
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Old 09-10-12, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
The 19k is kind of high IMO, it has great miles for the year which is good and has Navi, maybe try and talk them down to high 17 low 18
yea thats what im hoping for...one of the managers (the nice one) is gonna try to match the BMW's price... so good luck to him! im just waiting... sucks im off tomorrow
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Old 09-10-12, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mason1993
yea thats what im hoping for...one of the managers (the nice one) is gonna try to match the BMW's price... so good luck to him! im just waiting... sucks im off tomorrow
Good luck bro
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Old 09-10-12, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
Good luck bro
Thanks... I'll post if I get it or not. Thanks for all the help you guys!
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Old 09-10-12, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRyanGS
Good luck bro
Is there a way to add an ipod hook up to the navigation system btw?
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Old 09-10-12, 09:14 PM
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yes^^ and get the IS350 you'll love the extra 100 horses trust me I got a friend thats selling his after driving mine
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Old 09-11-12, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mason1993
My sales guy tried to get me in a BMW 550i tho....but it has 90K miles..scary so i said no
Why not go for 550i, you would be amaze how V8 performs.
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Old 09-11-12, 01:18 AM
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550i with 90k miles would be a big no-go for me lol
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Old 09-11-12, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasperrr08
Why not go for 550i, you would be amaze how V8 performs.
As tempted as i was..it has 90,000 miles...and thats a bit much for me
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