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> Another DD question, Not a porsche
jeffdon
post Jun 30 2014, 09:51 PM
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My 92 BMW is just not worth what I would need to put into it to bring it up to snuff.

That being said, I am kinda partial to BMW 6 cylinders, as long as they were the M50 generation (timing chain vs rubber band), and I see alot out there in the 5-6k range. I also like the fact they go a long time.

So for a DD, other than the BMW, what would ya'll recommend in the 5-6k price range? Looking for something rock solid, and ok with it being a bit boring.
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JStroud
post Jul 1 2014, 07:27 AM
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Subaru is good, they have head gasket issues with older ones, the newer ones have problems with rings, my brothers 2013 is in the dealer for new rings, only 10k on car.
I looked for one for my wife, the ones in the 5-6k range were mostly crap, driven to death or not taken care of.....I gave up looking. Find an older one in great condition with a blown head gasket, fix it, have a great car.
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QUOTE(JStroud @ Jul 1 2014, 09:27 AM) *

Subaru is good, they have head gasket issues with older ones, the newer ones have problems with rings, my brothers 2013 is in the dealer for new rings, only 10k on car.
I looked for one for my wife, the ones in the 5-6k range were mostly crap, driven to death or not taken care of.....I gave up looking. Find an older one in great condition with a blown head gasket, fix it, have a great car.


I JUST posted this in another thread. I have a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero (Saabaru) that I'm getting ready to sell. May need a head-gasket though. I just replaced the turbo on it so it's burning up the oil in the cat right now, but it's a solid car past that. I'm selling it under $5K in Ohio.
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jeffdon   Another DD question   Jun 30 2014, 09:51 PM
Mike Bellis   I've owned several 5 series and a 2002. I wil...   Jun 30 2014, 10:06 PM
jeffdon   I've owned several 5 series and a 2002. I wi...   Jun 30 2014, 10:17 PM
Mike Bellis   I've owned several 5 series and a 2002. I w...   Jun 30 2014, 10:22 PM
jeffdon   [quote name='jeffdon' post='2056269' date='Jun 30...   Jun 30 2014, 10:32 PM
Cap'n Krusty   Bucks Make'em Work. BMWs were a major part in...   Jun 30 2014, 11:14 PM
jeffdon   Bucks Make'em Work. BMWs were a major part i...   Jun 30 2014, 11:24 PM
Dave_Darling   Civic. Hatches can be had for less than that, and...   Jul 1 2014, 12:13 AM
Garold Shaffer   Civic. Hatches can be had for less than that, an...   Jul 1 2014, 07:02 AM
JStroud   Subaru is good, they have head gasket issues with ...   Jul 1 2014, 07:27 AM
CptTripps   Subaru is good, they have head gasket issues with...   Jul 1 2014, 07:40 AM
r_towle   Vw TDI anything...   Jul 1 2014, 07:29 AM
jeffdon   Vw TDI anything... Whats considered low-ish mil...   Jul 1 2014, 10:31 AM
r_towle   Vw TDI anything... Whats considered low-ish mi...   Jul 1 2014, 09:02 PM
rhodyguy   great car. basically a one owner. :headbanger:   Jul 1 2014, 07:31 AM
DBCooper   Ten years ago I lived in Texas while my sons went ...   Jul 1 2014, 07:40 AM
Chris H.   I might be at the high end of historical Civic own...   Jul 1 2014, 09:07 AM
jeffdon   I might be at the high end of historical Civic ow...   Jul 1 2014, 10:25 AM
Chris H.   What year we talking for 1rst gen? 2000-2005. ...   Jul 1 2014, 10:56 AM


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