09-19-2006, 01:52 PM
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Should I worry about high miles?
Tomorrow I'm going to check out an '01 coupe, M5, with 160k miles. He says they are all highway, but that still seems to be alot for an '01. From what I can tell in the pics it looks to be in great shape.
So, is there anything specifically I should check out? I've never had a car this new, with that many miles, so thats why I am concerned.
P.S. He asking $2000 for it, that pretty fair, right?
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09-19-2006, 02:02 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
Edited because I am a dumbass
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i don't need that cat to satisfy me, all i need is a woman..... but my hand with lipstick on will work just as well..... and has.
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09-19-2006, 02:09 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
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Originally Posted by my99cavy
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Its a Cavy you numb nuts... M5 = Manual 5-speed.  I would love to find a '01 BMW for $2000!!!!
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09-19-2006, 02:22 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
Man I am a dumb banana!!! lol my bad bro never heard M5 standing for manual 5spd.
Well high miles are ok as long as the car was well maintained. $2K seems pretty fair to me for that car. You could probably expect to get around 250K with the car before the engine would need to be replaced, thats my guess.
You might want to consider just saving that $2K and saving some more for a car that has some less miles so you dont have to worry about problems anytime soon.
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I would love to find a '01 BMW for $2000!!!!
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cherry tree! I would love to find one that cheap also!! thats why I was thinking damnnn something is not right about a '01 BMW being onle 2 grand 
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i don't need that cat to satisfy me, all i need is a woman..... but my hand with lipstick on will work just as well..... and has.
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Last edited by drunken monkey; 09-19-2006 at 06:30 PM.
Reason: foul language
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09-19-2006, 02:31 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
Make sure to ask if it burns oil, wether just at start up or all the time.
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09-19-2006, 02:37 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
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Make sure to ask if it burns oil, wether just at start up or all the time.
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Ya, are these 2.2's like the S-series ones, where the valves seals wear out about 150k?
And my99, I could spend more, I'd just rather not. Its just going to be a daily driver till Feb. then, I'll sell it before I go to Iraq.
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09-19-2006, 05:58 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
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Originally Posted by capriceowns
Make sure to ask if it burns oil, wether just at start up or all the time.
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yeah, cuz everyone whos trying to sell a car will tell the truth to that question
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09-19-2006, 07:04 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
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yeah, cuz everyone whos trying to sell a car will tell the truth to that question
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i guess you buy from some shady people then :P
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09-19-2006, 07:09 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
lol, sorry im kinda bitter sometimes, but i know what its like to get screwed
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09-19-2006, 08:22 PM
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Re: Should I worry about high miles?
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Originally Posted by jakegday
lol, sorry im kinda bitter sometimes, but i know what its like to get screwed
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yeah I know what you mean. dealerships have tried to screw me a couple times with cars they tried selling me.
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The most difficult part of buying a moped is telling your parents that you're gay.
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Originally Posted by beef_burrito
i don't need that cat to satisfy me, all i need is a woman..... but my hand with lipstick on will work just as well..... and has.
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