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PearTree-Prod
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So im looking at buying a car and found one for a decent price. I just wanted some peoples opinions who know a little bit more about cars than i do. Also i am aware it has a lot of miles on it. +K for any help http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/4483985665.html
May 31 2014 12:13PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 52303 - Karma: 170,355
Get a purple one
May 31 2014 12:33PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,311
There's only car to rule them all OP.

May 31 2014 12:40PM
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,974
That's a lot of miles on that Beemer. You might wanna plan on spending quite a bit on repairs for it. Unless you know how to do it yourself, then it could be reasonable and might be a good one to get.
May 31 2014 2:17PM
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JAHpow
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Ask the person if you could take it to a reputable repair shop and have them go through it and get an estimate on repair costs.

I have a feeling you'll be spending quite a bit on repairs.
May 31 2014 2:31PM
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KravtZ
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If your budget is that low...don't aim for a car that is "cool". A BMW that old is going to have a lot of problems chances are. Take it to a mechanic before you buy it if your serious. Just get what is going to be the most reliable car as possible...trsut me long run its worth it. I drive a 2003 VW jetta have 130,000 miles on it and have barely done anything more than timing belt and oil changes.
May 31 2014 2:38PM
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montanan
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that thing is a straight up money pit. /
May 31 2014 2:42PM
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physicist
Posts: 83 - Karma: 21
what are you oging to use it for?

if you just want to get around town get a civic or corolla or something. If you are into cars, you wouldn't be making this thread.

If you want to use it more on highways, or mostly as a ski car, look for something a bit bigger, AWD or fwd is a plus.
May 31 2014 3:20PM
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physicist
Posts: 83 - Karma: 21
*4wd
May 31 2014 3:21PM
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