The sad thing about it is that I decided on BMW the last time I went to a GM lot.My first car was a 72 Mach 1 Mustang - man she was one sweet ride...
I now drive a 2005 Honda Civic
I love BMW but too much $ for me...
As a fellow Bimmer owner, I was hoping you'd see the thread and get a chance to watch the program.
Surprisingly they are quiet affordable used, though you have to buy a couple of year older model. An example, 98-2000 5 series can easily be found now for around $5K. Sound like a lot for a 98? Maybe except that you have to remember that this car listed for $50K+ in 98 and probably was babied the whole time the first owner had it. Second owner probably dropped $20K or more on it and took good care of it, now it's yours for $5K, yeah it has 175K miles on it, but bimmer engines run forever, 300K is not uncommon... The E39 was car of the year for like 5 years running at that time, that should say something about it. I've had my 540i (5 series 4.4L engine) for 4 years now, very little maintenance has been needed beyond the normal oil changes and tires, 50K of some of the best driving/riding I've ever had and 24-28 MPG the whole time.
And just in case you ever wondered, a 328 is a 3 series with a 2.8L engine, 528 is a 5 series car with a 2.8L, 740 is a seven series car with a 4.4L... why they are not called 744 I don't know, just the way it is
You want a nice family sedan? You're going to end up with a Buick... and it's going to cost you $45,000 for the base model Buick...
)I figured out that you were a big3 employee or retiree before the 2nd sentence. I apologize that my facts were off, but go take a walk around a GM lot. You aren't going to get a nice looking car with all the luxuries for less than $35k. I walked the lot looking for just one Buick LaCross that came in less than that and couldn't find one... And the Buick is only mediocre in the looks department, average in luxury, and crappy in suspension and handling... A person could get a BMW for less than a Buick Lacross if they went for a lower model without all the bell and whistles.
New 2011, 2012 Buick Car Models - Yahoo! Autos
Everything starts in the under $30k except Enclave. This is list price and no one pays list price. This doesn't include rebates if available.
If you don't want a Buick or Gm that is fine but try to keep the facts straight.
If you think Buicks are expensive check this out.
New 2011, 2012 BMW Car Models - Yahoo! Autos
By the way I ride a BMW motorcycle and love their cars. I am a GM retiree and will support the company that supported me and my family. So I will never own a BMW car but still appreciate what they are.(I like Audi's also
