Looking for a new daily - input needed.
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seven what now?
I'm personally not a big fan of the M70, I suppose I've never been behind the wheel of one but you only get 20hp on the M60b40 and way worse mileage. Doesn't seem worth it to me but then again the torque figures are a bit different and it's kinda a unique engine so there is that as well. Definitely gets a down vote on reliability though, I've heard not good things about that engine on that point.
I would say e46 or e39 is a good choice. I love e39s, my dad had a 540i/6 growing up and it was a great car and I'm biased towards 5ers as well. On the 740i or iL note, you could get a really REALLY nice e38 for your price range since the depreciate so fast, people get super clean ones under for less then $4k. I've fallen in love with the M60b40 as well, its a great engine. As long they had their Nikasil cylinder liners were replaced under recall (I believe back in the day but what I understand most have been replaced) they are reliable. It has great power and you can easily bump it up to the same hp as the M70 with this chip, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Performance-chip-BMW-840-740-540-M60B40-engine-/320635918206 , if you are looking for that. My mileage has been a lot better then I expected, city is low as expected but combined with highway I get around 21 average, the catch is on the way down to school on two fill ups I got 26 and 25 (through the mountains!) on 100% highway driving so you could do pretty good with your mostly highway commute, maybe a little lower since my 540 is a little smaller. I think this engine is the best cruising engine, its got the power, decent mileage, and it's just a joy to drive. From what I hear around here it seems most BMW drivers get low to mid 20s so you'll be right in the average. Some food for thought.
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I'm personally not a big fan of the M70, I suppose I've never been behind the wheel of one but you only get 20hp on the M60b40 and way worse mileage. Doesn't seem worth it to me but then again the torque figures are a bit different and it's kinda a unique engine so there is that as well. Definitely gets a down vote on reliability though, I've heard not good things about that engine on that point.
Yeah, it's probably not a good choice for a daily, but I'm still a little stunned that you can get such a high-end car in that condition for so little money.
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Yeah, it's probably not a good choice for a daily, but I'm still a little stunned that you can get such a high-end car in that condition for so little money.
You can buy 8 year old Alpina B7's for less than $30k, the 7 series is the highest depreciating vehicle of all time.
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As an owner of an e46s I can vouch for the back seat. I live a few miles south of Milwaukee and this past summer made 2 or 3 trips to the Wisconsin dells with 3 mid 20 guys. If I had the money though I would get an e90 335. Why? Because it has the n54 engine which seems to be a very reliable engine from what I've heard
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N54 power FTW!!
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E46 sedan/wagon has been a top contender. I'd love a N54 powered anything, but the $10k kills that idea. I'd spend more, but can't spending $15k-$20k on something I'm gonna throw mileage at.
How are the trans in E46's? I'd prefer a manual, but my wife would rather have a auto.
Mk4 ignition is on the fritz, might pull the trigger sooner then later.
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for 10k You can find an e46 m3
they have a great transmission and LSD +winter is a great thing. You are a bad influence haha
Edit: Earl beat me to the punch
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I vote e46 touring or a decent e39 540i touring!
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I vote e46 touring or a decent e39 540i touring!
I like both of these options.
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I know nothing about this generation BMW.... Talk to me!!!
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