Need advice on purchase
 

I can get a 1998 328i with 101,500 miles black on black, 5 spd, just tuned up, new bilstein shocks, overal mint. for $8,300

OR

A 1998 328i convertible with 54,000 miles FULL M3 package (bumpers, moldings, suspension, M contour rims) in estoril blue w/ dove leather, 5 spd, again in mint cond. for $12,000

I would hands down go for the non convertible, but this convertible is something special. Any tips?

You know you want the convertible :D Drive them both, then go with your gut. They're the same to me as far as cost, since the 328i with 101k will be needing a few replacement parts very soon.

I like the low miles personally :drive2

i hear the vert is slower..anyone know how much slower?

They are a bit heavier from structural reinforcements

My brother had a convertible and he had a horrible time with leaks and stuff.... IMpossible to fix! It would have costed him 5k-6k to fix it...

thats a scary prospect. This is such steal tho. The book value is over 16K, I offered him 12K 3 weeks ago and now he said he will do it after no luck selling it. Im gonna check it out tomorrow and possibly purchase this bad boy..
http://files.unitedbimmer.com/ub.c/E.../Blueconvo.bmp

Your car is tight tho!

run a carfax on it and contact local BMW dealerships and see if they have any records of that car being in their shops.

A week or so after my brother bought his, he took it to the local BMW shop and the first thing my brother's representative said was:

"Guys look the blue convertible is back" :lol

I would go for the convertible. There is nothing like a convertible.

That's awesome. I almost bought a convertible. Sometimes I wish I had, sometimes I don't.

Depends on the weather where you live really. If you have a lot of hot, sunny days, go for it.

Thanks bro, I would prolly keep her and have the vert :woot . My location isn't exactly "vert friendly" tho. We get tons of snow up here and could only drive it 6 months out of the year and thats pushing it. I'll be sure to scrutinize the top situation. Hey rooz what was the milage on your bros vert?

^^ I'd have to ask him, I'll let you know by tonight...

No problem, I always thought your car looked really nice. :spin

u had me at M package. M PACKAGE!!! nuff said