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corsa_griff

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16th May 06 at 17:52

been looking for a bmw but unsure on which one to get dont no that much about bmws seen that sum people have had them after there corsas. want to no which is the best one to get first, plesae keep in realistic not like an m3 thanks

Twiggy

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16th May 06 at 17:54

http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=281871

Thats all you need to no!!!

Joe

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16th May 06 at 17:54

For a Start how much money have you got, cant really tell till you say that. How old are you etc?

Born_corsa02

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16th May 06 at 17:56

Why buy a BMW expensive to run and very expensive when they go wrong!

Joe

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16th May 06 at 17:57

Bit of a bold comment there, seeing as BMW are one of the biggest car manufacturers. They cant be that bad or they have gone bust with Rover.

Born_corsa02

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16th May 06 at 17:59

Didn't say they were bad cars just that you need proper $$$ to keep one in tip top condition

Paul H

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16th May 06 at 18:00

he's not wrong though

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:00

No more than other middle to higher manufacurers just something people always guess at and use it as an excuss.

[Edited on 16-05-2006 by Jodi_the_g]

Joe

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16th May 06 at 18:00

My bad, got wrong end of the stick.

Born_corsa02

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16th May 06 at 18:02

No I work at Merc and BMW prices are sky high compared to ours

Paul H

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16th May 06 at 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
No more than other middle to higher manufacurers just something people always guess at and use it as an excuss.

[Edited on 16-05-2006 by Jodi_the_g]

well i work for bmw so know how much things cost for them.people think they are good cars because of the price they cost but they aint as good as you think

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:17

aye i know paul but you are paying for more of a prestiage car than a vauxhall or similar so you expect a preimiuem

What i trying to say no more expensive to run than other makes of a similar standing i.e audi, merc, alfa, etc.

[Edited on 16-05-2006 by Jodi_the_g]

Paul H

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16th May 06 at 18:18

yes i would agree the cars are well built but thats not an excuse to charge mega bucks for parts and servicing

[Edited on 16-05-2006 by Paul H]

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:20

i agree in a way but its like everything in life you get what you pay for.

teasco jeans or designer jeans.

Born_corsa02

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16th May 06 at 18:21

I think Merc parts are quite reasonable. Labour isn't at £95 plus VAT an hour

And Jodi Alfas are probably one of the most expensive cars to run makes a merc or BM seem cheap!

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:22

And tell me about it 1700 for a water pump change and best part of 900 for a service.

Born_corsa02

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16th May 06 at 18:26

Yea we had a 156 as a trade in at work was 2000 X-reg.
Guy at work was thinking of buying it had only done 50k.
But was put off when looking through the history and saw at 40k it had a full top end rebuild by Alfas and a huge bill!!!

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:33

I got a 156 as well got the v6 as its more relabile than the t-sparks but the most expensive part to change (waterpump) went as it is hidden behind everything and runs off belts.

Jodi_the_g

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16th May 06 at 18:37

But to answer the orginal question

with summer coming up a Z3 (1998ish) 1.9 can be had for around 6k

1997 316 underpower crap yes but can be picked up for around 3k

NovaGTE

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16th May 06 at 18:39

quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
But to answer the orginal question

with summer coming up a Z3 (1998ish) 1.9 can be had for around 6k

1997 316 underpower crap yes but can be picked up for around 3k

or a 318i convertible, 1995 in red with M3 wheels for £5250 *cough * *cough*

[Edited on 16-05-2006 by NovaGTE]

corsa_griff

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16th May 06 at 18:50

looking to pay £8000 at the top side of things. im 20 and have 3years no claims if this helps people. have been looking at some hyundai coupe to what do people think of them

M2RTY

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16th May 06 at 18:53

i would get an e36 323 sport for 8k

JadeM

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