Problems with BMW cars and expensive service?

[Parker]

Look, I am 30 years old.  I have had a Pontiac Sunfire (POS car) , a Lexus ES300, a BMW 328I, and my current car is a Nissan 350Z.  The only car I had problems with is the American made Sunfire.  My favorite car was the BMW.  It had the luxury/comfort of the Lexus, combined with just enough sportiness to compare to the 350z.  It's the best of both worlds.  

Have you had any front end allignment problems wit the Z? They and their G35 brother are probe to it. My co-worker has a G35, had a front end problem, and had engine issues, due to the 3.5 liter running rough, and other issues. He had the engine replaced. But he loves that car, and the exhaust note.

[Steve Namat]

Look, I am 30 years old.  I have had a Pontiac Sunfire (POS car) , a Lexus ES300, a BMW 328I, and my current car is a Nissan 350Z.  The only car I had problems with is the American made Sunfire.  My favorite car was the BMW.  It had the luxury/comfort of the Lexus, combined with just enough sportiness to compare to the 350z.  It's the best of both worlds.  

See, that's exactly what I was thinking...also there is huge space in the 750LI for the passengers (for example parents from Europe)...

[King Shizzo]

Have you had any front end allignment problems wit the Z? They and their G35 brother are probe to it. My co-worker has a G35, had a front end problem, and had engine issues, due to the 3.5 liter running rough, and other issues. He had the engine replaced. But he loves that car, and the exhaust note.

Nothing wrong with the z at all so far (knocks on wood) Its got 91,000 miles on it .  I am pissed that the 370z looks so much better though    I really want a new Challenger, but I fear I will get screwed if I go American.

[King Shizzo]

See, that's exactly what I was thinking...also there is huge space in the 750LI for the passengers (for example parents from Europe)...

Lol, a 750LI would have all the luxury/power you would ever need my friend.  All I know is that the Beamer was the best car I ever had.  Might go back with my next car.

[Parker]

Nothing wrong with the z at all so far (knocks on wood) Its got 91,000 miles on it .  I am pissed that the 370z looks so much better though    I really want a new Challenger, but I fear I will get screwed if I go American.

Ha, it's like a work with you. A dude I used to work with has the Challenger---he's a big boy, so it's fits him. He says it handles like a pig (it has Mercedes chassis), but it looks BOSS! Vintage looking rims, supercharger, the thing is straight beast. I think that American cars have stepped it up in terms of quality, especially Caddy, all Ford needs to do is bring Lincoln up to spec, and you got it.



Good luck on the car, and yeah, the 370 is sexy,

[JBGRAY]

Nothing wrong with the z at all so far (knocks on wood) Its got 91,000 miles on it .  I am pissed that the 370z looks so much better though    I really want a new Challenger, but I fear I will get screwed if I go American.

Challengers are assembled in Ontario.  The 5.7 hemi engine is built in Mexico.  Chyrsler(Dodge) is majority owned by an Italian company(Fiat).  There is not much American about it.  If you do buy one, get the new 6.4L 392 Hemi.  Those are iron blocks that are putting out a ton of power.  Not cheap though, although a Challenger is nothing more than a Dodge Charger with a 4 inch shorter wheelbase.  Remember, though, many LEO agencies are using the Charger as their police cruisers, so there is at least something going for it in durability.

But...if you want an actual performance car that can be made to go fast, then an American car is the only choice that you can make.

[King Shizzo]

Challengers are assembled in Ontario.  The 5.7 hemi engine is built in Mexico.  Chyrsler(Dodge) is majority owned by an Italian company(Fiat).  There is not much American about it.  If you do buy one, get the new 6.4L 392 Hemi.  Those are iron blocks that are putting out a ton of power.  Not cheap though, although a Challenger is nothing more than a Dodge Charger with a 4 inch shorter wheelbase.  Remember, though, many LEO agencies are using the Charger as their police cruisers, so there is at least something going for it in durability.

But...if you want an actual performance car that can be made to go fast, then an American car is the only choice that you can make.

I don't get this last sentence.  You can argue that foreign cars are made for performance/speed.  If you are talking about muscle cars, then American is the way to go.  You can customize any car to make it go faster.

[Red Hook]

Wanna buy a car and that's what people keeps telling me...

It that true? Opinions?

Thx guys!

honestly, the BMW styling is just plain bland these...Hyundai have ripped off the style to the point that Hyundais look better these days. Unless you get the M6 then don't even bother.

Get a Smart Car...based on your height you will still have plenty of room left over.

[Nirvana]

mazda nissan both make sports cars that would be more reliable.

unless you're just trying to look rich, then you're just a dumbass

[Parker]

honestly, the BMW styling is just plain bland these...Hyundai have ripped off the style to the point that Hyundais look better these days. Unless you get the M6 then don't even bother.

Get a Smart Car...based on your height you will still have plenty of room left over.

Hyundai/Kia goes thru eveybody's "greatest hits" catalog and rips off the design. The current Sonata---part Lexus ES/part Mecedes CLS/part VW Passat CC. The Kia Forte---Honda Civic, the Genesis coupe---Infiniti G37 with a melted face. The Genesis Sedan-old Mercedes Front, Lexus GS side, BMW tail-lights, Lexus exhaust tips. The Equus---Lexus LS and Mercedes S class front.

Iif you have ever noticed that the Asian manufacturers have a habit of blatantly copying Euro and American designs. The Japanese, Koreans, and now the Chinese. Cars designed by Japanese car companies either look bland, weird, out of proportion, or like Pokemon faces, or cutesy. And they have such a great history when it comes to art---form and function---I've always wondered why they never delve into that.

[Steve Namat]

mazda nissan both make sports cars that would be more reliable.

unless you're just trying to look rich, then you're just a dumbass

But I don't want a sport car right now... I'll buy a Dodge Viper or something then...

I just want a very nice car which is still powerful at the same time.

[Ursus]

How about a Jaguar XJ?

Luxury and speed

[jude2]

Steve I have been driving BMW for many years. I get the 5 series all the time. I keep them for3- 4 years, and then trade them in for a new one. I have never spent a dime on any of my BMW''s to maintain it is all covered for 4 years or 50K miles.

[Bevo]

Wow guys!!! Tons of quality information in this thread! Thank u so much I really appreciate it!

Well, I don't know yet...

I was thinking about a 745-750Li, Cadillac SRX...but they are sooo different...I like the BMW better tho.

HAHAHAHA a 7 series??!!! Nothing but troubles and headaches, I thought at least a 3

[bigdumbbell]

try carmax.com, i've heard they have good prices and lots of inventory.  get a bmw with low miles if possible.  3 series is good for little people like you.  hope this helps

[Bevo]

You should check out cars at the car auctions.  They have many types of cars and you can get a good deal.  For example I got 2006 Ford Crown Victoria for $2700.  That's a damn good deal.

A crown vic?? What are you, black??

[bigdumbbell]

A crown vic?? What are you, black??

2006 crown vic ?  maybe he's an afghan refugee cab driver independent operator Lol

[KevinP85]

Parker,

Go drive the new 13 GS350. I recently did, a f-sport version. Damn good car, better handling than the numb steering in the new 5's and e350 mb.  a complete different car, don't feel like old Lexus, the tech from the LFA is dwindling down to the others. Overall better car than both Mercedes and BMW.

What I hate about new bimmers and Porsche is that stupid electric steering. Steering is lighter, more for fuel efficient and feel isn't the same, which bmw's are known for. As far as cars go bimmers aren't the same anymore, they are bigger, softer, and not as hardcore as it once was. More likely to please the masses. They are turning into the old Lexus, lol. The M5, and M3 is what you want to buy if you want old BMW performance..... Kind of...

[njflex]

my last advice here is for steve to definitley consider not going near a 7 series especially mid to late 2000's ,,model yrs 09/10 before it flipped to f1 series were better but still,,,,,

[Mawse]

 I wouldn't buy one unless you can afford an M3.

[Steve Namat]

Thank so much all the information here and in PMs!!! I really appreciate it!!!

[Steve Namat]

I wouldn't buy one unless you can afford an M3.

Yes I can...a 2006 one for example... But even tho I don't like that car at all...please explain me why is that better than a 2006 750...? 

[theheman]

A crown vic?? What are you, black??

It was a police car.  It is white and it's big.  Man it has lots of power.  You gotta' admit $2700 for a car that's been driven 80,000 and is made in 2006 is a good deal. 

[US MUSL]

^^^Does everyone slow down when they see you on the highway?  

[Parker]

^^^Does everyone slow down when they see you on the highway?  

That's the problem with those Crown Vic police cruisers---some still have the spotlights on them, and people drive and slow down...