[RandyO]

well, my 82 BMW 320i got rearended in my driveway, for a 24 year old vehicle with 322,000 miles it is likely totaled even though is is very drivable

BUT it made my decision if I was going to spend any more money keeping up with maintenance on it.

Now I am looking to replace it,

looking for dependable & economical cage, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT AN OPTION, I will not even consider it

my preferences are an older BMW (318, std trans) or Volvo (740) but possibly a puckup truck

I am so out of touch, I don't even know what trucks might be out there, looking for a 4banger not a 6

I looked at an 88 Mercedes 190D a couple days ago, but they wanted about double what the NADA value was, and I am kind leary about mercedes being as economical to maintain as a BMW, there doesn't seem to be anywhere near as much aftermarket support

[NinjaSwan]

sorry to hear about the bike.

[TheIglu]

Originally posted by NinjaSwan
sorry to hear about the bike.

[SSearchVT]

If you can find one free of rust a mid to late 80's volve 240 might be worth considering. As for trucks, older and used - the 4 cylinder Toyotas are tough to kill (reference the episode of Top Gear where they tried), watch for rust. Good Luck...

[highsider]

My Dad has a mid to late 80's BME 325e, 5 speed. Miles are unknown, and it needs a windshield, but the body is excellent, and it seems to run and drive ok.

You'd have to be a big spender, though - he wants a whopping $200 for it. It has no title, which doesn't matter in VT or NH, but is a big deal in NY.

[mycirus]

How bout a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 V8....everything you dont want and more. Only 9000 bucks!!!

Bruce

[RandyO]

Originally posted by highsider
My Dad has a mid to late 80's BME 325e, 5 speed. Miles are unknown, and it needs a windshield, but the body is excellent, and it seems to run and drive ok.

You'd have to be a big spender, though - he wants a whopping $200 for it. It has no title, which doesn't matter in VT or NH, but is a big deal in NY.

very interested, getting a windshield for an E30 body is no big deal, my son has 2 325s parts cars out behind the barn

[RandyO]

Originally posted by mycirus
How bout a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 V8....everything you dont want and more. Only 9000 bucks!!!

Bruce

I want something economical

[RandyO]

Originally posted by SSearchVT
If you can find one free of rust a mid to late 80's volve 240 might be worth considering. As for trucks, older and used - the 4 cylinder Toyotas are tough to kill (reference the episode of Top Gear where they tried), watch for rust. Good Luck...

240 is worthy of consideration, but I like the 740 body better, other than body, they are identical vehicles almost

if I could find a toyota 2wd/extra cab/longbed 4cyl. std.

[beet]

Originally posted by TheIglu

+1

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by NinjaSwan
sorry to hear about the bike.

Bwaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa!!!

[beet]

We found someone who reads worst then me ..

[dhuze]

Originally posted by NinjaSwan
sorry to hear about the bike.

Hey everyone I just want to post without reading. Dumbass

[SmokennFasTT]

i was like wtf what bike..

[dhuze]

sorry to hear about your house

[RandyO]

Originally posted by dhuze
sorry to hear about your house

don't scare me, I'm doing a refi right now, appraisal report is due today,

[SmokennFasTT]

lol

[Suf Daddy]

Sounds like a killer deal......
Is there a time limit for titles in NH?
either way Randy knows where Hinesburg is..............
-Suf Daddy

Originally posted by highsider
My Dad has a mid to late 80's BME 325e, 5 speed. Miles are unknown, and it needs a windshield, but the body is excellent, and it seems to run and drive ok.

You'd have to be a big spender, though - he wants a whopping $200 for it. It has no title, which doesn't matter in VT or NH, but is a big deal in NY.

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Suf Daddy
Sounds like a killer deal......
Is there a time limit for titles in NH?
either way Randy knows where Hinesburg is..............
-Suf Daddy

10 years & older in NH. But now you hafta show two forms for proof of ownership if you don't have the title...

[RandyO]

Originally posted by Stoneman
10 years & older in NH. But now you hafta show two forms for proof of ownership if you don't have the title...

all that's required is bill of sale, to get a 20 day tag, then take car to inspection station and have them fill out VIN verification form, then you can get regular registration