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drz · 04-22-2007, 01:10 PM

Or the time and money it takes to keep up with random things breaking.

**94bmw325i** · 04-22-2007, 02:15 PM

oh yeah vw rabbits are pretty nice, I know someone with one. 3 vdubs for under 17k!!

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-22-2007, 02:30 PM

A used e46 is going to cost alot more than $15K.

I suggest an 03/04 Honda Accord Coupe LX/EX V-6 with around 40K miles.

Although, you can find an 2001 Accord V6 Coupe for cheaper with more miles, but still nice.

I think the Coupes are better than the sedans, but that's just me.

Try your local Honda dealer, or carmax.com

OR

02/03 Nissan Maxima with 30-45K miles. Those are wicked. My friend has one...and I like it.

drz · 04-22-2007, 02:52 PM

^^ I like his suggestions -- all available with a 6-speed manual, methinks

**brien4787** · 04-22-2007, 07:09 PM

No Nissan Maximas.. don't like the look, and I don't like the feel of them when I park cars (job).

**MTurboPower3** · 04-22-2007, 07:12 PM

i looked on ebay and it saw a lot of 325 e46's for around 15,000

**Linds** · 04-22-2007, 07:18 PM

Yeah but isn't the point to buy a new, cheaper car so that you have a warranty? Any e46 you get for $15000 will most likely have an expired warranty.

I think the Civic sounds like a decent way to go.

My mom had been looking at the Mazda3 hatch awhile ago, along with Minis. The mazda is a nice car, but by the time she got all the options she wanted on it, it was smarter to go for the Mini. That probably is not true now though, since I think Mini's have gone up a bit in price.

drz · 04-22-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MTurboPower3

i looked on ebay and it saw a lot of 325 e46's for around 15,000

Just as Linds said (and as had been mentioned above already), the dude's looking for a car that runs fine when he buys it, that is affordable, and that will not be a pain in the neck (and wallet) with constant need for repair. That is why he's looking at buying new -- warranty ftw.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 04-23-2007, 12:46 AM

I'd rather have a Nissan Maxima than a Mini, that's for sure.

Hmmm, 15K, what else can you buy?

**brien4787** · 04-23-2007, 10:32 PM

nissan maximas are 30 grand? holy crap...

**Structur3d** · 05-10-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brien4787

Need some help guys...
My e36 is about 12 years old, 160k on the clock, am a college student, one which parents don't give me money for anything.

I want something cheap, decent, and will last me until I get through college and get my professional life stable. A 12 year old car will not help, especially being a BMW.

I want to spend around 15k, really don't want to spend more.
15k obviously limits me quite a bit, but I know that there are definately some possibilities.

One car I was looking at is the Mazda 3. Base starts around 14k.
My best friend just got one and he loves it. I am not sure if his is base or not, but it seems like a great car to get from place to place. From the Mazda site, I am not sure if it comes standard with air conditioning.... Sure it does, but the site is throwing me off...

Another I am looking at is the Honda Fit.... Don't know much about it, but it starts at around 14500 or so....

If it was possible to find a slightly used Mini Coop, for 14k or so, that would be a possibility...

Any ideas guys? What is the reliability on these cars? Pluses and Minuses?

Thanks!

Have you ever considered leasing a newrer bmw? no repairs cost, just the oil changes and tires if need be,

**Numark318i** · 05-10-2007, 10:44 AM

Mazda 3.

I race a guy(well..more like very sprited driving) home from my commute alot..we leave work/school at the same time. Im still a bit faster then him on da twisties but if he can keep up with me the car must handle pretty good.

go test drive one.

dam is this thread old.

**brien4787** · 06-11-2007, 02:01 AM

I was looking at the Scion Box..the XB... I guess you can get them used around 10-12k....

I can throw my bikes in the back.. need to go check them out...