The car he wants is a 328 wagon. He'd likely get a 2015-2016 with roughly 30k miles.

Would he be crazy to do this? Are the repairs and maintenance costs really that crazy? Also a factor is that he has an extremely short commute and only drives around 10k miles/year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36884923)

I probably wouldn't get a 328 because I care mostly about performance but I do see the appeal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36885125)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36885117)

Obviously no straight up insurance company is going to intentionally lose money, but given the rates Carmax charges something is up. See the Range Rover article.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36886546)

But I don't think Carmax has any relation to any manufacturer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36887376)

if you cant afford it, dont get it

if you can afford it, it's much more fun to drive than the lexus

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36886184)

When buying a BMW, it is EXTREMELY important to research the various drivetrain packages you are considering and confirm there are no known widespread issues. As a corollary to this, I would never buy a BMW with a newly designed engine within the first two years of its introduction.

If you are wondering about the basis for my warnings, I am specifically thinking about the new turbo I-6 in tje 335i (just ask Nutella) and the turbo V-8 in the 550i (this engine was especially bad), both of which were new designs that were introduced 4 or 5 years ago. The follow-up redesign of these engines have been relatively reliable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36886380)

Almost all car makes are extremely reliable now. At least until the electronics fail.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36886969)

"What is this message board? I hate it in there."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36887007)

me? i drive a FORD MUSTANG that rides perfectly even after 100k miles.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36888890)

No one thinks your car is the better option.

You keep mentioning height. How tall are you?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36889375)

and it looks FRESH. i cant even imagine how lame your BEEMER STRIVERMOBILE would look next to my PURE AMERICAN MUSCLE

ask the many regs who have met me how tall i am since you dont seem to believe anything i tell you anyways

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36889395)

Anyway, you drive a shit car that is old and has a bunch of miles. Watching you be impressed with yourself over it is hilarious.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36889419)

extended warranty on the other hand...like someone said above, i have had ~3k worth of repairs every year that were covered by the warranty including bad subwoofer, bad headset, bad valvetronic motor, crack/leak at the oil filter, car going into limp mode b/c of an issue with an engine cooling fan. i paid 3k for the extended warranty and it's saved me 6k easy.

of course some people never have anything go wrong with theirs, but i'd be willing to pay the 3-4k for peace of mind

and he should at least get a straight 6. whats the fun of the " ultimate driving machine" if you got a honda motor in it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36889039)

I'm gonna probably trade it for a truck or something because my needs are changing in the future.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36900714)

but don't listen to me, I'm prob wrong

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4087127&forum_id=2#36908909)