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11-12-2014, 10:10 PM | #1 |
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So I need a more practical car but.....
Hello my peoplez. So I had my Z4m for almost 3 years and every time I drive it feels like I just bought it and I can't get enough of it = I love the car. plus is my DD
However, now that I work from home the Z4M feels a bit impractical when you drive it for one mile just to pick up a gallon of milk and bread - So the brilliant idea of getting an x5 4.8 :-) kicked in... but would you pay $8000.oo for an 06 X5 with 180,000 miles on it? I kind of want an SUV, but here in Texas Tahoes, old Escalates, or Expeditions with gazillion miles on them are being sold for $5-$7k.... so I though for that much $$$ I should be able to pick up an older and smaller "FUN to Driver X5" but I was wrong. I'm keep smacking myself mentally every time I think of exchanging the Z4M for a SUV or more practical car... but I don't want to end up with a Honda accord or a BMW 3 series either. What else is out there, that will be fun and easier to drive in traffic with space for two bicycles in the back? Check out these X5s so you'll know what I mean... http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...5-4.8is-t30706 Thougths? |
11-12-2014, 11:35 PM | #2 |
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Personally, I wouldn't touch an X5 with that high mileage. This is coming from someone who owns one of the more reliable M54 version (and still does). With that much mileage, you better set aside a trust fund for a transmission and possibly transfer case. Air suspensions are a known weak point for leaking as well. That are just a few major things to look out for. You can check out xoutpost.com if you still want to get into one.
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11-12-2014, 11:48 PM | #4 |
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I'm not sure why its impractical for picking a gallon of milk once in a while. I cant think of a better use for it, I work at home as well, and my Z4 keeps low well maintained mileage. I take the scenic rout for milk runs and live it up on the weekends.
Now if your picking up 2x4's and plywood all the time, then by all means, get a more "Practical car".
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11-13-2014, 03:44 PM | #5 |
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The problem is not the gallon of milk. I just feel that driving the car for a mile @ 15, 35 back to 10 mph for few seconds is a waste.
I hear you about the weekends... we have a very expensive highway (due to tolls) where the speed limit is 80 MPH - that's the place that allows me to get 6 gear to pass 4.5k RPMS because no one drives there.... and it feels awesome. Going back to the subject - I think is time to add something I can drive to home depot or to get milk :-) and not worry about people smacking their doors on my car. That's why I was thinking of an old X5.... and now you know the rest. |
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11-13-2014, 05:50 PM | #7 |
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Similar dilema here, and now live in the country as well. Bought an old beater pickup (2000 5.4L F150--don't make that mistake). But in terms of use, perfect for hanging with the locals and trips to Home Depot or to get fencing or wood or whatever. Since it's well beaten, I just don't worry about it. Plus, you can do everything with it you can't with the Z, and vice versa.
A smaller older pickup might do the trick for you. I'd consider a Tacoma or similar unless you have a reason to want a full-size truck. A 2004 Tacoma, in pretty basic form, will run you about 8K. Pretty reliable truck from what my truck friends tell me and what I've looked at in various long-term evaluations. The Tacoma is my list when my F150 engine, transmission, or differential blows. (My bet is on the engine.) |
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Agreed! (Although I will never be without a station wagon/SUV beater as well.)
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11-14-2014, 07:22 AM | #10 |
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If I wanted to spend about $8k on a practical "do everything vehicle" it wouldn't be on an almost 10 year old, 180k mile X5.
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11-14-2014, 07:28 AM | #11 |
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How about a used Honda CRV? They are practical and reliable as used vehicles go. Dunno about the "fun" factor though.
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Really big old Buicks are good for that!!
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11-14-2014, 08:51 AM | #14 |
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I'd get a wagon. Either an e91 or an A4 Avant. And mod it some: New wheels suspension & an ECU flash. Not sure what 8K would get you though. You may be in pretoty high milage territory.
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11-14-2014, 09:30 AM | #15 |
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I've taken my bicycle.... nothing wrong with that, but putting groceries on a book back was weird. :-)
I'm actually doing what Fin... is saying, I guess a smaller pick up truck will probably do the trick, plus I won't have to park a mile away or worry if someone smacks his doors on a beater car. Good feed back my friends. |
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11-15-2014, 12:08 AM | #17 |
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My Son just got his learner's permit, so I'm in the market for a ride for him.
Considering a high mileage E90, so I started a thread on E90post to see what they recommend.
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Most of his learning is going to be in the Wife's Expedition.
We bought it a few months ago and he had a lot to say about picking it out, since he knew he'd be driving it soon.
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its not the high milage that worries, its the shitty gearbox that model/year X5 has, wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. (unless said box has been replaced)
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