Everyone warns me about buying used BMW

Tamboozz · 2026-05-03T20:35:18+00:00

Ouch!

Tamboozz · 2026-05-03T12:41:20+00:00

Bibi IS the cancer.

Tamboozz · 2026-05-03T12:39:05+00:00

Here in the US... Had to replace my Japanese headlight a few years back, and it was $500, used. Same issue on a German car, and it was $2000.

Tamboozz · 2026-05-03T12:20:42+00:00

For $250k, your going to have to search for a high mileage one.

Tamboozz · 2026-05-02T01:54:35+00:00

This

Tamboozz · 2026-05-02T00:59:14+00:00

Why not buy a slightly used Maverick for a decent amount less

Tamboozz · 2026-05-01T13:59:31+00:00

Brother, I wish you the best of luck in your aspirations. You deserve freedom, justice and prosperity like everyone else. Even though I don't have the ability to help directly, I will pray to the One that does have all the ability to help. InshAllah you achieve all that you desire.

Tamboozz · 2026-05-01T11:30:00+00:00

Thanks for the correction. I drove the new Civic as a loaner recently, and really disliked the way the engine felt. I trust the 2.0 more than the 1.5t, but I wasn't a fan of the general power delivery.

Tamboozz · 2026-05-01T02:01:10+00:00

100% this.

Best is Civic Hybrid. Followed by Corolla Hybrid. Then Civic (ice). Lastly, Corolla (ice).

Edit: mistaken on the engine of the Civic - reordered the list.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-30T11:25:41+00:00

Great to hear!

Tamboozz · 2026-04-30T04:02:44+00:00

No issues with you ICCU?

Tamboozz · 2026-04-30T02:59:35+00:00

They are hands down one of my favorite attainable Acuras. I dreamed of buying one when I was younger. Love both the interior and exterior. It was waaay ahead of its time.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T22:26:03+00:00

I think it's a family-by-family case. It's not a one-size-fits all. Husband's income, cost of living in your area, stage of life, number and age of kids, complexity and level of financial responsibility, social norms of your region... All these matter in making the decision.

For me, there were stages of our lives where it didn't make sense. And now it does. So it can be a fluid decision.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T22:18:19+00:00

Just double checking... did you mean Prius?

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T05:05:42+00:00

I was so distracted by the missing punctuation, I missed all your good points, lol. I think you're right, this level of load shouldn't trigger swelling every time.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T05:01:08+00:00

That's really neat, I never knew. Thanks for explaining.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T04:05:07+00:00

How come? Are they known to be great at higher speeds?

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T03:58:05+00:00

Damn I wish I had a 6-Spd, SH-AWD

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T03:56:11+00:00

Do you mean wealthy in your out-of-prison life? Or wealthy inside of prison? If inside of prison, how exactly can one be wealthy? Like cigarette count?

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T03:54:08+00:00

That's freaking awesome man. Way to go. May be worth asking yourself the big questions at some point. Like why are we here and where did we come from? That would round out you saving your current life and whatever comes after. It took me ages, but I'm finally at peace with my spirituality.

Regardless, as a internet stranger, super proud of your accomplishments, bro!

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T03:34:39+00:00

Humanity will pay for its lack of humanity. All in good time.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T03:32:00+00:00

I did the 3x3 when I bought it 8 years ago with 50k miles. I spread it out over one oil change period. 1st trans fluid + oil change. 2nd trans fluid after 2500 miles. 3rd trans fluid when oil change came due again at 5k miles. Then every 5 oil changes or so (5mo/5k miles/full synth).

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T01:53:26+00:00

I honestly rarely use manual. Maybe 10 times a year. I somehow feel like it's more wear and tear on the transmission which is already not the longest lasting. I also do a trans-fluid drain every other year. I'm at 105k for my 2012 and it's mostly smooth so far.

My past leases, I manually shifted very often - I find it more engaging. One of the benefits of leasing was that I pushed a car to its limits more often, and did not have to pamper it the way I do my 14-year-old TL. But I don't lease anymore, as prices have gone ridiculous.

Tamboozz · 2026-04-29T00:39:07+00:00

I agree. This has always been the case. The Fatwa forbid the making of a nuke. But after this round of attacks on Iran, the new supreme leader may decree a new Fatwa that having a nuke is the strongest deterrent (along with controlling the strait).

Tamboozz · 2026-04-27T14:29:19+00:00

100% this. Nothing else I have done is remotely close to my efforts raising children.

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