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Laura Ann · 10-17-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vinimack720

go lexus, BMWs are nice cars but they cant compair to lexux's/toyotas quality. I might even go out on a limb and say that toyotas are the best quality cars you can buy...with nissan and honda close behind...

Ummmm... are you nuts?

I have a 1994 BMW 740i.... for a car that is 12 years old... there aint nuttin wrong with it. I can't seem to think of any Honda's or Toyota's that have even lived that long...

Some people just don't like German enginerring, I reckon...

Christine · 10-17-2006, 05:41 AM

I had a celica that was 14 yrs old and still running when I sold it. Mom had a corolla that was a little older than that and still running when she sold it.

Laura Ann · 10-17-2006, 06:43 AM

Maybe it's just the idiots around here... that is unheard of, a Honda or a Toyota lasting that long... around here at least.

aaa · 10-17-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Laura Ann

Maybe it's just the idiots around here... that is unheard of, a Honda or a Toyota lasting that long... around here at least.

well, but it is true. one of the guy i know have a 1989 supra up and running and without any major repair until couple months ago. it is going a bit too far saying that bmw can never match toyota, but if you think of the price and quality, you can't beat those japanese car maker. i have a corolla that is 7 years old and without any major repair. for $12000, it is a very good deal. plus bmw doesn't always make good stuff. Z4 has the look but when you compare it with let's say honda s2k, Z4 will get beat easily..

joe kool · 10-17-2006, 08:19 AM

I had a '90 toyo PU untill recently and only thing I did to it was routine oil change brakes that sort of thing ... clutch lasted about 130K miles and the only thing I had to do out of ordinary things was clean the grounding plug on the starter. I think I paid a little over 6 grand *brand new* for the thing too way back when.

Damon · 10-17-2006, 08:26 AM

Not unheard of at all. Most cars will last if you take care of them. I drove a '89 Olds 98 regency in the year 1999
Also drove a '89 Cavalier in the year 2004
Drive a '91 Olds Cutlass now.
Stepdad has an '89 Honda accord driving to this day.

dolifisis · 10-17-2006, 08:29 AM

I plan on getting the new Mazda3 Speed in the spring. Right after profit sharing and raises

. You guys are right about Fords and transmissions. I bought a brand new Ford Mustang GT in '97 and had the transmission replaced at 30k. Still under warranty, thank goodness. She's still going strong at over 140k and have only had two minor problems with it since. Can't complain but I'm ready for something new!

vinimack720 · 10-19-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura Ann

Ummmm... are you nuts?

I have a 1994 BMW 740i.... for a car that is 12 years old... there aint nuttin wrong with it. I can't seem to think of any Honda's or Toyota's that have even lived that long...

Some people just don't like German enginerring, I reckon...

my dads 1992 camry v6 xle, 265,000 miles, no repairs at all, bought it with 100,000 miles for $5k. Saw a 92 acura (honda) integra the other day with 345,000 miles. My 91 integra has 190k, but it needs a new engine, i bought it for $500 at auction, the thing had been beat to hell (raced, run out of oil, lots of power shifting). But even though it had been beat to hell it lasted to 190k.

i see hondas/nissans/toyotas that are 10+ years old all the time. Have not seen very many bmw's tho. How many miles does your 740i have? the age of the car is not the only factor, or even the biggest factor, that tells the quality of the engineering

Laura Ann · 10-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Oh, a guess off the top of my head... since Rob has it at work today...

I believe it has over 100k on it, can't be completely sure though, since it had to get the tranny fluid changed and all that junk this morning, and it isn't here.

You wouldn't believe the prices for some of the stuff on the car though... just the burl wood on the inside(I am not completely sure if I got that right) was 1000+ brand new!! Thank God for E-Bay though...

vinimack720 · 10-20-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura Ann

Oh, a guess off the top of my head... since Rob has it at work today...

I believe it has over 100k on it, can't be completely sure though, since it had to get the tranny fluid changed and all that junk this morning, and it isn't here.

You wouldn't believe the prices for some of the stuff on the car though... just the burl wood on the inside(I am not completely sure if I got that right) was 1000+ brand new!! Thank God for E-Bay though...

yea, thats not just BMW, a lot of factories will charge you out the @ss on new stuff you buy from them. Ebay and junk yards are usually your best bet to find parts.

aaa · 10-20-2006, 08:17 PM

plus it really depend on where you get your stuff at. if you ask your dealership, it is going to be expensive. for example, the hudcaps cost $100 each at dealership (i am not even kidding) and for the same price, i could have get a better wheel for my car. of course i don't need a hudcap on my car.... it just ugly in my opinion. especially the shinny ones.

vinimack720 · 10-21-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by aaa

plus it really depend on where you get your stuff at. if you ask your dealership, it is going to be expensive. for example, the hudcaps cost $100 each at dealership (i am not even kidding) and for the same price, i could have get a better wheel for my car. of course i don't need a hudcap on my car.... it just ugly in my opinion. especially the shinny ones.

um...i think you mean hubcap....

hahahah, just messnin with ya.

aaa · 10-21-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vinimack720

um...i think you mean hubcap....

hahahah, just messnin with ya.

yeah... i just notice that too.... i am terrible at those kind of stuff... i are stupid doesn't i...

mazdaspeed 3... the car is not bad, too bad it doesn't come with awd.

dolifisis · 10-22-2006, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aaa

mazdaspeed 3... the car is not bad, too bad it doesn't come with awd.

Yeah that would be nice especially if I had to take any unexpected trips home (to the north) during their snow season.

10-17-2006, 05:41 AM	#42
Christine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 859	I had a celica that was 14 yrs old and still running when I sold it. Mom had a corolla that was a little older than that and still running when she sold it. __________________

10-17-2006, 08:19 AM	#45
joe kool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 572	I had a '90 toyo PU untill recently and only thing I did to it was routine oil change brakes that sort of thing ... clutch lasted about 130K miles and the only thing I had to do out of ordinary things was clean the grounding plug on the starter. I think I paid a little over 6 grand brand new for the thing too way back when. __________________ A conglomeration of cichlids from all over living happily in my "melting pot" of tanks. Breeding: currently nothing ... I'm sequestered in South Korea, "Osan" to be exact 2 days till I'm back in the states!!!! Florida to be exact, those Floridians have no idea what they're in for!! current Fry: see above tanks: 100, 55, 46 BF, 26 BF, 20L, 5 fry tank 20L planted with CRS is the only thing up (easy for the wife to care for in my stead)

10-17-2006, 08:26 AM	#46
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	Not unheard of at all. Most cars will last if you take care of them. I drove a '89 Olds 98 regency in the year 1999 Also drove a '89 Cavalier in the year 2004 Drive a '91 Olds Cutlass now. Stepdad has an '89 Honda accord driving to this day. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

10-17-2006, 08:29 AM	#47
dolifisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 162	I plan on getting the new Mazda3 Speed in the spring. Right after profit sharing and raises . You guys are right about Fords and transmissions. I bought a brand new Ford Mustang GT in '97 and had the transmission replaced at 30k. Still under warranty, thank goodness. She's still going strong at over 140k and have only had two minor problems with it since. Can't complain but I'm ready for something new! __________________ __________________ Doli Eclipse Corner5 False Julii Juvies Eclipse12 5 Ottos 3 White Cloud Mountain Minnows 7 False Julii Cory Cats Blue Apple Snail Live Plants

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10-17-2006, 06:43 AM	#43
Laura Ann Cichlid Addicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Claremont, NC Age: 21 Posts: 160	Maybe it's just the idiots around here... that is unheard of, a Honda or a Toyota lasting that long... around here at least.

10-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#49
Laura Ann Cichlid Addicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Claremont, NC Age: 21 Posts: 160	Oh, a guess off the top of my head... since Rob has it at work today... I believe it has over 100k on it, can't be completely sure though, since it had to get the tranny fluid changed and all that junk this morning, and it isn't here. You wouldn't believe the prices for some of the stuff on the car though... just the burl wood on the inside(I am not completely sure if I got that right) was 1000+ brand new!! Thank God for E-Bay though...

10-20-2006, 08:17 PM	#51
aaa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 521	plus it really depend on where you get your stuff at. if you ask your dealership, it is going to be expensive. for example, the hudcaps cost $100 each at dealership (i am not even kidding) and for the same price, i could have get a better wheel for my car. of course i don't need a hudcap on my car.... it just ugly in my opinion. especially the shinny ones.

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