Jalops like me live for cars like this! E34 big six with a stick! The parts on this car are not astronomically expensive. It’s 80s tech, the electrics are dead simple, they don’t fail on a regular basis. I have an 230k mile E30 and the issues I’ve had are all mechanical wear/tear stuff, bushings, suspension components…
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Meh, the 3.5L is pretty stout, known for reliability. The Getrag 260 is similarly solid. Minimal electronics on these, and OBDI simplicity. Parts availability, like most 90s BMWs, is good. This is arguably the most reliable E34 variant. I’d be more worried about rot on this car than it’s reliability. This isn’t the…
Depends on the dealer, but most dealers will be happy to trade for a car for a local customer. Give them the VIN and work the deal with them. As long as the other dealer plays ball, shouldn’t be an issue. Just don’t inquire with the other dealer before negotiating with your local, as that may hurt the chances that…
Z3s are coming up on classic status shortly, hell, the coupes already are, now’s the time to buy the Convertible with the 6 cyl.
Does no one remember what actually took place? Gas spiked at the start of the recession, and tanked by the end of 2008. If the market tanks, gas prices will fall shortly after:
Is the hood a clamshell a la the Z3?
I’d get one if my 6'4" body would fit in one comfortably!
Yeah, the base engine is a 2.5L M54 which is good for around 184 hp. They’re an adult sized Miata. I love the blue featured in the picture (Maldives Blue), but I’d be looking for the black interior and top combo in any color. My Z4 is a manual roof 2.5L Grey over black originally, but I swapped the interior for a…
It was inspected at a Ferrari dealer, and the selling dealer didn’t bother to show the buyer the inspection report? Why bother doing a PPI if you’re not getting the results of said PPI? Am I missing something here?
The hyperbole is a bit much. While busier than the contemporaries, the design feels restrained compared to todays cars. You and I both know it’s old, but that’s the curse of knowing cars. The general public thinks the car is newer than it actually is, I know from experience. Even among enthusiasts, I’d be willing to…
If you don’t fit in an NC Miata, 2003-2005 Z4 2.5/3.0 cars. Can be had for 5-10k. Quick, mostly reliable M54 engine. Old enough to fix yourself, modern enough to not have to do that often, and the parts are not uber expensive. Design has aged surprisingly well, decent aftermarket support (due to shared components…
An early to mid 2000s VW product with electrical issues? Say it ain’t so!
I can speak from experience on the 840i variant, I owned one for a short time. Mechanically, the 840i was better, but only slightly, the early M60 V8s were very good engines, and near bulletproof, I would have that one over the M62 variant due to the timing chain guide issues with the M62.The only problem with the…
Tall people cars: Ford C-Max, Nissan Cube, Scion xB, and surprisingly, the Mini Cooper has a ton of room up front, but you’ll be sacrificing rear seat space. VW Golf/Rabbit might be close, but may work.
Speaking of Midsizers with a stick, you could get a Fusion as late as 2014 with a 6spd and the 1.5l Ecoboost. Alternatively, you can STILL get a Mazda 6 with a manual: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=490628743&zip=94044&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D9404…
Manufacturers are developing cars right now that will debut 5 years from now. If you think Ford and Chevy are not aware that gas prices will rise in the coming years, you’re mistaken. Electrification is the new hotness 4-5 years from now. I assure you the 2020s will see many hybrid, electric, and other alternative…
The Mustang top is Electromechanical, not hydraulic, so no fluid to worry about. Quieter operation too!
That looks like Guard Metallic, currently available on a few Ford models.
What about wonky taillights that flicker on one side, or the lack of working reverse lights, or maybe, just maybe the fact that you could literally fall through the floor at any time?
You didn’t believe me back then! I told you this truck was made for high-speed running! Compromises be damned, it’s a good truck!