Car loan approved, now what BMW to buy

[black98]

OK here is the deal got a loan approval to buy a car through the bank today and i have 60 days to find a car. I need some opinions and or ideas. I have 10k approval for a car. I want to stay BMW but need something with four doors so no TI this time . Got to be a family saloon. I was thinking maybe AUDI also but i dont know its hard to pick when you have the money to spend. So my mind is open for Ideas

[teen ti]

If it were me, having to need 4 doors and be a family car, I'd go straight for BMW wagon. You could pick up a nice E46 325 or even a E39 525 wagon easy for 10k. Just my $0.02

[elchicano]

You could go with an awd e46 325xi or 330xi. Or you can go with an X5 suv. Though it might be harder to find one without high miles for that price range.

For whatever reason I thought you said it had to be awd. But yeah you can go with a wagon or an e46 sedan.

[cooljess76]

'01-'04 Tacoma crew cab

[black98]

I have been looking at a few X5's, with low mileage and around 10k, I love the wagons but my wife doesnt and since she is the one that is going to drive it the most I have to obey by the warden

Dave you are right it does have to be a awd since the wife will be driving it the most.

Good ideas keep them coming

What about mercedes? any thoughts on them?

[elchicano]

I would go with either an B6 A4 or e46 330xi. You should see Clay's avant your wife may reconsider wagons

[black98]

yea she likes the A3's but not in the price range and i think a wagon would be more practical

[elchicano]

well here's a quick pic of his avant, this thing is sick.

[black98]

oh wow that thing is sick

[black98]

I think i found one to purchase now i have to wait till the warden gets home for final approval.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...18896713&Log=0

what you think

[elchicano]

Clay recommended getting the 6 cylinder, I was thinking of getting a a4 myself. He said they have less issues, not really sure how much of this is true. Here is a couple of avants.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2945640413.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/2877520228.html

[black98]

good find the first one is great but its got a salvage title

[Bozola]

I have heard not good things about the 1.8 T motor.

[elchicano]

Yeah I saw the salvage title, but you could check it out and see if there are any issues. Since it is a private seller you might be able to drop a couple hundred off the asking price.

[black98]

after reading a bunch of reviews of the audi i think i am going to go a different direction. but good idea