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In Reply to: Should I buy or not.... posted by CarlT on April 22, 2000 at 14:12:04:
: I know this is probably a very individual question, but I'll give it anyway... Should I buy an 850?
: First some background info. I've always loved the e31, I've driven them all except the CSI, manual, 4.4 5.0 and 5.4 versions. I currently drive a 328is cab that I enjoy quite a bit. I also have a 735i that my wife drives and a K75S motorcycle for commuting.
: So here is the deal my friend is leaving the country to pursue a job opportunity in Europe and has offered me his beautiful Calypso on light gray 91. He bought it new and has all service records, new intake gaskets, DK motors, rear and front gaskets +++. It has 60K miles on it, but people of think it's a 97 when they see it. It's also been lowered and has 18' Alpina wheels with Bridgestone PolePosition tires. The car looks great. The price of the car is favorable, not that it's cheap, but I know what I'm getting.
: My dilemma is I can't afford having both the E36 and the E31, my garage isn't big enough either for that matter. I love both cars equally and can't really make up my mind, they are so different yet both are superb.
: I'm sure many of you have been in the same situation, giving up one car for an E31... Any input would be appreciated.
: Regard
: Carl
: San Francisco
Carl;
I'd go for it. Len's detailed answer to Charles on 04/17 is accurate.
As far as the decision to let one car go while getting the new one....let me share with you my dilemma when I finally found the 850 of my dreams. I've been a Ford guy for a long time....but always looked at the 850 series as the ultimate car. In August 1994 I purchased new a 1995 Ford Mustang GT with the pusrod V-8 (last year). The 1994-95 Mustang GT is worthy of collectibility due to its legendary engine and new styling...before Ford put the less-than-stellar 4.6L engine in 1996 to present. The Mustang only has 23K on it (drive it every other week). So when I finally found my dream 850, I seriously considered letting go of the Mustang. I decided that I could keep both....and have found garage homes for both while I use my daily driver (a SUV).
Bottom line. If you're torn and you could afford it, then I'd recommend finding an alternative garage home so to hang on to it all. It's not like you're going to buy more cars than this over the long haul, right?
I'd go for it. The car sounds like it's a good deal.
Jud
'91 BMW 850i 6 spd 13,500 miles
'95 Ford Mustang GT 5sp 23,000 miles
'99 Mercedes ML320 14,000 miles
Denver, Colorado
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