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David McLaughlin 12-02-2010 11:17 AM

MINI Cooper a tick under $20k with 0 miles

kaisen 12-02-2010 11:44 AM

Mini = front drive = doesn't meet his criteria

If for some reason it did, 2008's with ~20K miles are available well under $15K

kimlangley7 12-02-2010 05:08 PM

M3 E36 >> solid car [once properly sorted]

Christien 12-02-2010 06:00 PM

It took 3 pages, but finally a suggestion for a Mini! Yes, it's a FWD, but it's an awesome car, and doesn't have that FWD feel at all. Definitely get an S if (should be easily within budget). They're awesome cars - full backseat and still some storage space in the back, excellent gas mileage, and tons of fun when you want them to be. Can't speak highly enough about them.

VincentVega 12-02-2010 07:20 PM

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2008's with ~20K miles are available well under $15K
Hmm, I'd be interested in one of those. I was looking at ~05's and it seems they are 12k+ around here.

porsche4life 12-02-2010 07:23 PM

We looked at minis for a long time... Then came to our senses and got the E36 M.... IMHO a much nicer car. Try driving your mini sideways with the rears smoking!

And I love a fun FWD as much as the next guy, I just love RWD more....

Z-man 12-03-2010 07:06 AM

My $0.42:

W202 or W212 C-class -- very good, solid cars, especially the AMG's. As noted above - some have reliability issues, but most of those issues have been worted out by now. My friend has a C43 AMG - really a gem.

Subaru Legacy - I had a '95 for 13 years and nearly 200k miles. Dead reliable and you could beat the snot out of it. With AWD, if driven the right way, you could get the back end to wag a little, especially in less-than ideal grip conditions. :D Just a warning - be leary about a used WRX for a too-good-a-price tag: some of those have been used and abused by young drivers!

-Z-man.

David McLaughlin 12-03-2010 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisen (Post 5705261)
Mini = front drive = doesn't meet his criteria

If for some reason it did, 2008's with ~20K miles are available well under $15K

I forgot about the RWD part.

onewhippedpuppy 12-03-2010 05:48 PM

A 996 has four seats.:D After owning one, I can't think of a better daily driver. My 986 rocks too, but it doesn't have those two pretend back seats.

gprsh924 12-03-2010 06:05 PM

E39. Fantastic mix of sport and luxury.

slow&rusty 12-04-2010 09:08 AM

This...easy to work on..320hp...built like a vault. $8500..17years old and a head turner and tight as a new car.

http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/atta...1&d=1290651675

http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/atta...1&d=1290653285

phoenix_iii 12-04-2010 09:11 AM

old&rusty, that's not stick I bet. What is it specifically (500E from 1993 according to your post)?

slow&rusty 12-04-2010 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix_iii (Post 5708578)
old&rusty, that's not stick I bet. What is it specifically (500E from 1993 according to your post)?

Get it right...its SLOW&rusty...geez!

Ok not a stick..no biggie, still awesome...'93 W124 500E..yes.

RANDY P 12-04-2010 09:20 AM

That specific 500E is a salvage car.

rjp

slow&rusty 12-04-2010 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDY P (Post 5708595)
That specific 500E is a salvage car.

rjp

Salvage was only due to theft 10years ago, car has never been crashed...I would not hesitate to jump on this.

kaisen 12-04-2010 11:51 AM

I really like the late model AMG wheels on that 500E, give it the right stance

Sarc 12-04-2010 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisen (Post 5708785)
I really like the late model AMG wheels on that 500E, give it the right stance

This one looks great as well (but it's not 8,500).

http://www.hatchandsons.com/pages/sa...9/images/1.JPG

RANDY P 12-04-2010 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow&rusty (Post 5708646)
Salvage was only due to theft 10years ago, car has never been crashed...I would not hesitate to jump on this.

No salvage cars. Most buyers come resale time do not share your sentiments.

rjp

onewhippedpuppy 12-04-2010 05:04 PM

Damn I want a 500E.......

Sarc 12-04-2010 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 5709202)
Damn I want a 500E.......

Yeah, me too.

http://hatchandsons.com/pages/sales/JB129/images/3.JPG

http://hatchandsons.com/pages/sales/JB129/images/5.JPG


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