Buying My First Car

[Kugo Ginjo]

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Problem with BMW's especially where I live if/when you get electrical problems you need to take it to a BMW dealer since most mechanics won't fiddle with their electrical systems and when that happens you better lube up and bend over.... I'm not sure what it's like where you are but it's like that here.

Probably just with newer models yeah? My buddy has a '98 BMW that he bought for 3k that runs like a dream and is able to take it to whoever he wants. We're in Toronto btw.

 

[456Split]

Hey honestly don't let it discourage you if that's what your heart really wants. I'm buying an rx7 a really weird and sort of unreliable car simply because it's my dream car. I would wait and buy something different though as a first car and upgrade to a newer bmw later on when you have more money to buy one without any underlying problems.

This. BMW's are expensive to maintain and if they aren't you will run into even more problems. Honestly your first car should be something cheap and safe. Trust me its not worth getting a nice car and not being able to do anything else because you are tryign to pay it off.

Still if you want to get a bmw, look for an older 3 series you should be able to find one in that budget.

 

It was a mazda 3 sedan 2.3. I know about the rx8. The mazda 3 has excellent reviews, but old cars are just a cash suck waiting to happen.

Typically those 4 cylinder mazda's are pretty great. The 4 cylinder mazda 6s often go to atleast 300k kms I've seen quite a few reach the 500k kms mark which is wildly impressive.

Probably just with newer models yeah? My buddy has a '98 BMW that he bought for 3k that runs like a dream and is able to take it to whoever he wants. We're in Toronto btw.

It's only the electrical problems that most mechanics don't bother with since it's a goose chase that can result in some negative reviews. Toronto or big cities with a large population and a larger number of bmw's definitely results in better servicing though in contrast to where I live.

 

[Kugo Ginjo]

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[Carbon]

My guess is that your brother bought an 2005 rx8. Rotary engines are prone to boom if you don't know what you're doing. My dads rx8 has almost 200k kms nothing ever done other than a few reliability mods (upgraded oil cooler, oil pump) and brakes once.

On the topic of the OP. Depending where you live an older Mazda 6 or 3 would be good. They have a little bit of rust issues if the previous owners haven't kept up with maintaining them (my 04 mazda 6 has zero rust in northern ontario) but if you're going with the first generation mazda 6 buy a 4 cylinder rather than the 6. I have the v6 but it is more maintenance.

I have a 2005 Mazda Rx8, I must say, if you're not a car person you'll hate the car. I only bought the car because 1) It was my first car. 2) It was perfectly in the price range, and it looked nice. Since I'm not a car person it doesn't really get the care it should. Should be getting a newer car soon anyways.

 

I have a 2005 Mazda Rx8, I must say, if you're not a car person you'll hate the car. I only bought the car because 1) It was my first car. 2) It was perfectly in the price range, and it looked nice. Since I'm not a car person it doesn't really get the care it should. Should be getting a newer car soon anyways.

I'm buying a 93 rx7 soon after I get the funds in order. Rotary engines are a weird beast especially if you don't maintain them properly. I hope you've atleast enjoyed the experience of owning a rotary engine and a piece of Mazda's history!

 

[Kugo Ginjo]

I have a 2005 Mazda Rx8, I must say, if you're not a car person you'll hate the car. I only bought the car because 1) It was my first car. 2) It was perfectly in the price range, and it looked nice. Since I'm not a car person it doesn't really get the care it should. Should be getting a newer car soon anyways.

I wanted the car so bad. It looked so sporty for a crazy cheap price. But like all thing too good to be true I found out it was not worth it. I read reviews and 9.5 out of 10 people said they had major issues with it eventually.

 

[Carbon]

I'm buying a 93 rx7 soon after I get the funds in order. Rotary engines are a weird beast especially if you don't maintain them properly. I hope you've atleast enjoyed the experience of owning a rotary engine and a piece of Mazda's history!

My friend who also has an Rx8 loves his car. I like driving mine, but I'm the kind of person that if one thing brings then I'll just push it off and run the car until it's time to get a new one. Don't get me wrong, the car is fast :nuts: but I prefer looks than speed. Rx8's look very nice though, mine was a dark blue but their was some sun damage on the hood/sun roof. Rx7's are also very nice imo, but for other people to drive, not me

 

[rebirth2316]

You can find many Beamers on the market for under $10,000, but if you're on such a tight budget you really want to look for reliability.

Try a Honda Accord/Civic or a Toyota Camry. They are under your budget if you look between 10-13 which means you can still get a newer model with lower mileage.

Always look for something well taken care of, inside and outside. Chances are if you're purchasing a used car if they cosmetically took care of it they also took care of the engine. This is essential because you break in your car the first 10,000 miles off the lot. Not changing the oil at least 3 times in this timespan will fuck the overall life of your car. Also if they beat up, floor it, redbar it.

The other problem with the BMW is that parts will be almost 2x the cost of any other make to replace/repair, and considering you're on a budget you want to think that over.