Re: Considering a BMW - A Few Questions

BRH wrote:
>After driving Subarus, Toyotas, Hondas and yes - a Chevy, all my life,
>I'm finally at the point that I can afford (and want) to step up to a
>new "luxury" car. However, I still want to find the best overall deal
>(ie - bang for the buck). That's just my nature, I guess.
>
>I'm just getting started looking at BMW's, Audis, Acuras, Infinitis,
>Lexuses (Lexi?) etc, so I'm far from finalizing a decision.
>
>I have a few general questions about BMW's:
>
>1. Does BMW ever run "specials" on new car purchases - ie - rebates,
>etc? Is there any "better" time to buy? Any buying tips?
>No, They don't have to. Anyone that is think about buying a BMW, will have to have money. The reagular upkeep alone is quite more than a normal car. For example BMW requmendes full synthetic oil and you can?t go just any where to have the oil changed(reset the oil light). Call around a check you will be highly surprised at how hard it is to find people that will even touch a BMW. I found three places here that would change the oil, the prices was 120-100 just for an oil change.
>2. Do BMW's generally require Premium gas? If so, what are the
>practical consequences of running mid-grade or regular? Engine Damage
>or just less-than-optimal performance? (By less-than optimal, I mean
>just normal tooling ariound town - no redlining).
>I run mid-grade and have never had any problems. I would not reccomend running lower than that.
>3. I don't have a garage, but parking is off-street, so how well do BMW
>bodies hold up? (I live in Central Virginia).
Pretty good, I have a black/black which has no show of age and is in factory
condition.
>
>Can't think of anything else to ask right now. Any help with these
>questions would be appreciated.
BMW's are awsome cars, they are luxury and sports cars all rolled into one.
In a well maintained BMW you will get well over 300,000 miles. But, they are
not cars you can just beat on like a Lexuses. If you know alittle bit about
cars and buy your self a reset tool so you can change your own oil and do
your own dignostics, and maintance, you wont be able to beat a BMW. Good luck!
!

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