Do you not drive cheap cars?

GuidoK · 10-21-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Each and every one of us has a diffrent view of what cheap is.. Those who own a M4 and paid 70k for it,

Where I live base price for a M4 is 122K, so in my view all americans drive cheap cars

Base price for a new corvette is over 160k here....
TCO is also extreme with gas prices, insurance etc.

Germanauto · 10-21-2016, 08:12 PM

I'm one of those people who would rather opt for an A3 over a Honda Accord, Q5 over a Highlander, or any gently used luxury vehicle over a new and comparably-priced "normal" car.

It's just the way I am. I figure if I'm spending X amount of money why not get the nicest car I can? I'm willing to compromise on space and/or features for a nicer ride.

M_Six · 10-21-2016, 09:54 PM

Wifey drives a 10 year old Civic. She'll insist on keeping it until it rots out from under her. Occasionally I get stuck driving it.

1MOREMOD · 10-21-2016, 10:03 PM

Yoda is that you, understand you i do not

eluded · 10-22-2016, 02:48 AM

My beater is the f30. I was too cheap to daily an F80. Then again, my average freeway speed is 15 mph on my commute.

Cattivo · 10-22-2016, 06:55 AM

I drive around in a pos Jeep I bought for $500

pros- don't care where I park, no car payment & just liability insurance, don't have to take the XM5 out in the snow, I get to experience what it's like to put 87 octane in a car!

cons- drives like shit & it's slow

Needbmwpartzz · 10-22-2016, 11:11 AM

I love cheap cars....and girls

MightyMouseTech · 10-22-2016, 11:18 AM

Love my 2010 Civic Si. BMW could learn a thing about how EPS SHOULD feel from that car.

Jaghave · 10-22-2016, 11:20 AM

Cheap as in value or quality.

PoorLurker · 10-22-2016, 11:40 AM

Sounds like a good problem to have OP. Bask in the glory.

Lups · 10-27-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

I alternate between my f82 and a $400 subaru forester i picked up few months ago...figured it was cheaper than snow tires for the m4 lol

You probably should post this to the school me on i'm eating thread too

///M Power-Belgium · 10-27-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yoda is that you, understand you i do not

Yeah...It's me .Cheap drive it , I can ...

daonlyillwiz · 10-27-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

You probably should post this to the school me on i'm eating thread too

not following you.

Just so you guys dont think its a heap of crap...its got some rust by the rear quarters but nothing crazy...good enough for some mudflaps

Lups · 10-27-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

not following you.

Just so you guys dont think its a heap of crap...its got some rust by the rear quarters but nothing crazy...good enough for some mudflaps

There is a thread made by a guy asking how to invest. My point for this post was to highlight that you sir are doing it right.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1317897

I haven't bothered to buy a car after my F82. As a pedestrian I can vouch for your method of investing since I bought winters for the F82 too.

daonlyillwiz · 10-27-2016, 04:52 PM

Ahhh i get you lups lol...thanks for the link

Lups · 10-27-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

Ahhh i get you lups lol...thanks for the link

I seriously get the fast cars and I've owned more than most women has of those, but the fun you can have in a beater is unknown to most Americans' since someone would be sued.

I still love a good tuned beaten up piece of trash on gravel more than anything. To a road I wouldnt take one but your car hardly classifies as one.

Off to bed I go, since it's a race weekend here

daonlyillwiz · 10-28-2016, 10:02 AM

Best part about having a cheap car you dont care about is that you can park it anywhere and not care.

UncleWede · 10-28-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

Best part about having a cheap car you dont care about is that you can park it anywhere and not care.

Even in my 2002 GMC Sonoma pickup, bone stock with manual windows and transmission, I still have enough pride of ownership to park a few rows away, backing in next to a planter if at all possible.

InternetFame · 10-28-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Even in my 2002 GMC Sonoma pickup, bone stock with manual windows and transmission, I still have enough pride of ownership to park a few rows away, backing in next to a planter if at all possible.

MightyMouseTech · 10-28-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

Best part about having a cheap car you dont care about is that you can park it anywhere and not care.

And park it within 2" of the idiot taking up two parking spots. God I miss my VW Rabbit for that. Go ahead, door ding it, kick it....IDGAF.

daonlyillwiz · 10-28-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

And park it within 2" of the idiot taking up two parking spots. God I miss my VW Rabbit for that. Go ahead, door ding it, kick it....IDGAF.

some asshat the other day @ my gym was parked like a typical asshat occupying 2 spots so i backed in right next to him, left enough room for my mirror to clear his. Im sure he learned his lesson :-)

jmg · 10-28-2016, 03:10 PM

Cheap is relative. I'm looking for a cheap beater so I don't have to commute my F80 everyday, but I don't want to be miserable in it. $25-30k is my budget.

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