<![CDATA[Looking for a new daily - input needed.]]>My mk4 Jetta daily will likely be kicked to the curb shortly after the New Year, and I'll be looking for something in a new daily driver.

Alittle about me: Wife and 2 small children (3 yr old and 4 month old), "bigger" man, others cars: Summer only E30 and Wife has a new mini-van. Car will be driveway kept (garage is occ-u-pado by E30). Commute is 60 miles daily (50 of which are interstate cruising). Would like some of the "nicer" amenities (Heated seats/power windows/etc.) but not a "must". I'm okay with bare bones "meh" car if the price works.

Not looking to pull the trigger on anything till February-ish, just looking for advice from everyone.

"Must Haves":

A - 4-Doors-For-More-Whor.... Groceries

B - Large Back Seat (remember 2 kids - 1 in a rear facing baby seat. AKA Friggen HUGE seat).

C - Safe

D - Reliable

I've traditionally bought high mileage $1000 "throw-a-way" cars for myself (mk3-4 Jettas or Passats), did some basic maintence and drove them until they explode - then repeat. With 2 kids now, safety is a bigger concern and space for them and their stuff.

I'm wide open to most options, but I would like to hear opinions on used BMW's. 3/5/7 series and such, any generations/engines to stay away, etc... Looking to spend $10k or less (preferably less) and would be getting a small loan for the car.

Let's hear your thoughts!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3335/looking-for-a-new-daily-input-needed.RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:41:32 GMTFri, 12 Dec 2014 14:47:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:17:07 GMT]]>Sorry - missed your PM!!! I'll hit ya up tonight.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51616https://wibimmers.com/post/51616Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:17:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:28:30 GMT]]>Hey Collin I pm'ed you but you haven't read it yet. Wanted some more pics if your wheel and tire setup on your e30. Mainly from the rear so I can see how wide the 205's look from the back. Trying to decide if I want to run the 205/40 or go 215/40. Do you think the 40 series will be tall enough to fill my wheel well? I lowered it but i'm pretty sure its not as low as your car. I put my phone number in the pm I sent you so you can text me some pics of your setup. Thanks

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51508https://wibimmers.com/post/51508Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:28:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:53:35 GMT]]>These are nice to...

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51391https://wibimmers.com/post/51391Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:53:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:46:57 GMT]]>That might be enough intenetting today.... Alittle more drop and this is on point!

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51390https://wibimmers.com/post/51390Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:46:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:48:01 GMT]]>You'll be fine with a set of springs.  I'm looking to pick up a set soon!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51383https://wibimmers.com/post/51383Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:48:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:38:15 GMT]]>I'll always wanna be lower if I do coils... And my wife will surely be driving this occasionally so approach/depart angles will be completely disregarded by her.

Bilsteins, springs, and wheels. DUN.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51381https://wibimmers.com/post/51381Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:38:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:35:40 GMT]]>

Earl said:

Coils man, coils=P You'll always want to go a hair lower haha

Cost + Ease of use = springs

A: It's a daily.

B: It's a nice car - so it'd need nice coils (see "A")

😄 It's a daily.

😧 Rimz and tires are gonna be $$$

E: It's a daily.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51380https://wibimmers.com/post/51380Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:35:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:34:11 GMT]]>Coils for sure, the shocks will be worn soon anyways.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51379https://wibimmers.com/post/51379Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:34:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:31:44 GMT]]>Coils man, coils=P You'll always want to go a hair lower haha

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Earl said:

Now it just needs coils and rims=)

Turner Motorsports sells H&R Sport or Race spring sets for $240 each.....

Owned the car 12 hours and know that.... Just saying.

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ClassE said:

It was nice of the dealer not to mention they only had 1 key fob until I was literally walking out the door.

I'm assuming they're a dealer only item? I'm sure they're giving them away...

I'm in the same boat... Zimbrick told me $250.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51364https://wibimmers.com/post/51364Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:33:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:52:04 GMT]]>Now it just needs coils and wheels=)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51363https://wibimmers.com/post/51363Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:52:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:44:39 GMT]]>It was nice of the dealer not to mention they only had 1 key fob until I was literally walking out the door.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51362https://wibimmers.com/post/51362Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:44:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:40:39 GMT]]>Looks good!  You'll love it!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51359https://wibimmers.com/post/51359Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:40:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 06:51:18 GMT]]>Congrats!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51351https://wibimmers.com/post/51351Wed, 17 Dec 2014 06:51:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 03:05:03 GMT]]>Looking good! Congrats

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51347https://wibimmers.com/post/51347Wed, 17 Dec 2014 03:05:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 02:30:54 GMT]]>I bought a car. It's nice. Has lots of buttons that I don't know what they do. I did figure out how one on the floor works. I named it my "smile" button.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51343https://wibimmers.com/post/51343Wed, 17 Dec 2014 02:30:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:26:34 GMT]]>By the time February rolls around you will be able to pick up my E39 For dirt cheap. :) feburary. Just saying it has kept my daughter safe from infant through Toddler.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51318https://wibimmers.com/post/51318Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:26:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:07:55 GMT]]>

ClassE said:

So it's a VW.... That's gonna be more expensive to fix.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51302https://wibimmers.com/post/51302Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:07:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:05:51 GMT]]>General consensus on the E90 forums is the N52 is pretty much bullet proof, just general maintenance and some oil seal issues with valve cover and oil filter housing.

Scheduled a PPI at Prestige for this afternoon - on a $10k purchase I figured it's worth the money.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51300https://wibimmers.com/post/51300Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:05:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:18:40 GMT]]>So it's a VW.... That's gonna be more expensive to fix.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51295https://wibimmers.com/post/51295Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:18:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for a new daily - input needed. on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:04:32 GMT]]>Turning headlight motor - $1300

Passenger seat airbag sensor - $900

Sunroof skipped track and needed reprograming.

Electrical gremlin began rolling all my windows down whenever it felt like.

Mine had some prior damage unknown to me that caused some issues. Mechanically I took it from 18k to 80k with just a new battery and a coil pack to keep it going and I enjoyed every minute of driving it.

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DevianceInDark said:

I loved my E90. But it started to nickle and dime me to death. As long as it was well maintained and maybe a CPO I'd say go for it.

Bonus points for the touring!

What kinda issues did you have? I don't know anyone who owns one - so the more info the merrier.

Driving to look at a 2008 328i auto sedan tomorrow - 90k miles.

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ClassE said:

That E91 is calling my name - trying to arrange to see it Wednesday. If anyone here has any experience with that gen or engine, some insight would be greatly appreciated.

I loved my E90. But it started to nickle and dime me to death. As long as it was well maintained and maybe a CPO I'd say go for it.

Bonus points for the touring!

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