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RC45 · 12-11-2006, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62

he's got to get a car that's still in warranty in order to extend it. and most of them don't cover hoses or interior pieces. If the bill is over 1,000 bucks for repairs it lays the car up another day while they send someone out to take pics of it. Pain in the ass really :roll:

Actually you can purchase an extended maintenance contract for any vehicle - in or out of factory warranty.. in fcat, because "extended service/maintenance plans" run concurrent with remaining factory warranty, you may as well wait till the factory warranty runs out before spending the money.

mit5005 · 12-12-2006, 09:21 PM

So I might have to lower my spending amount to around 30k, depending on what my car sells for; what do you guys think about an M roadster, like 2000-2003?

I know i kinda wanted 4 seats, but if I could get one of these in my price range under 30k~ miles (which I have seen), I would make the sacrifice.

Mattk · 12-12-2006, 09:47 PM

^I'm personally not fond of any of the recent BMW roadsters. Go for a Pontiac GTO. 8)

mit5005 · 12-12-2006, 09:59 PM

I was actually thinkin about one of those.

But about a week ago this kid I knew died in a single car accident in a GTO while messin around at my university, so that kinda scares me. :cry:

I know its not the cars fault, but u get the point.

And my dad(the cosigner) doesnt like GM lol.

RC45 · 12-12-2006, 10:03 PM

Well, there are thousands of people killed in single vehicle accidents in every type of car.

Co-signer... why not lease instead of buy?

mit5005 · 12-12-2006, 10:09 PM

Well the main reason for not gettin a GTO isn't the fact that it would remind me of my friend, its just cause there are cars out there that I would rather have.

Besides, dont I need credit to lease cars too? I havent built enough credit for something like that yet.

Mattk · 12-12-2006, 10:09 PM

And my dad(the cosigner) doesnt like GM lol.

That's a bit harsh.

Any reason why?

mit5005 · 12-12-2006, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mattk

And my dad(the cosigner) doesnt like GM lol.

That's a bit harsh.

Any reason why?

He's a die hard ford guy. He has 2 ford trucks and 4 mustangs and probably gettin rid of one of those for the new GT500 eventually.
Its just a bias thing I guess. He isnt too fond of Japanese cars either just cause they are sellin more than American cars and he wants to "support" our country, but he would still rather see me in a rice burner than a GM lol.

mit5005 · 12-13-2006, 01:08 AM

Quick question RC, or for anybody else who knows about it, if I got like an 00'-01' bimmer without warranty, could i purchase extended warranty for it?
And does it matter if its from a private seller?

RC45 · 12-13-2006, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by mit5005

Quick question RC, or for anybody else who knows about it, if I got like an 00'-01' bimmer without warranty, could i purchase extended warranty for it?
And does it matter if its from a private seller?

http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm

http://www.extendmycarwarranty.com/i...P12&xseqn=8668

You may be better off buying through a dealer if you are that concerned.. you may get a 10, 15 or 30 day warranty or as required by law.

Caplax40 · 12-13-2006, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by mit5005

Quick question RC, or for anybody else who knows about it, if I got like an 00'-01' bimmer without warranty, could i purchase extended warranty for it?
And does it matter if its from a private seller?

If you're getting a loan from a bank or other financial institution, see if they offer a warranty program. My credit union does so I know they're out there. I haven't chosen one personally but I know there are different "levels" of protection and different lengths of time for the warranty.

mit5005 · 12-13-2006, 08:36 PM

Thx for the info guys. I'm askin cause I'm startin to take a liking to 01-02 M roadsters, cause they have the E46 m3 motor, its a convertible, and its a bimmer and I can get ones for much cheaper than any m3 or lexus, like around 25k and only with 30k miles.

Who knows though, still have to sell my damn car :roll:

thepest · 12-13-2006, 10:03 PM

^ Nice choice there mate!
btw don't forget it has the m3's engine, but not exactly E46's! It's the 315 hp one!

graywolf624 · 12-13-2006, 10:05 PM

You may be better off buying through a dealer if you are that concerned.. you may get a 10, 15 or 30 day warranty or as required by law.

most dealers will sell you a multiyear warrenty for about 1000 dollars extra. Id prolly lean that way on something that expensive, even though I feel guilty giving them money.

RC45 · 12-13-2006, 10:06 PM

And didn't you want 4 seats? The Z3 body style is very small and impractical.