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I’ve owned a Mazda3 and over the years a total of eight BMWs, including an E39 528i. While the BMW is a very nice ride I recommend the Mazda – probably the benchmark small car in the market. Any BMW is going to be more expensive to own, more so the bigger and newer you get. How would you rate your ability to work on cars – skills, tools, available workspace? View some YouTube videos on BMW repair – especially cooling system. Take a look at cars for sale on the BMW CCA website (bmwcca.org). The ones you’ll find there will have been maintained better. My recommendation for your situation is the Mazda3; and you’ll be much happier with an auto transmission for CA traffic. If you want to cut your teeth on a BMW, look around for an E30 3 Series. They’re simpler yet fun to drive.
I’ve owned a Mazda3 and over the years a total of eight BMWs, including an E39 528i. While the BMW is a very nice ride I recommend the Mazda – probably the benchmark small car in the market. Any BMW is going to be more expensive to own, more so the bigger and newer you get. How would you rate your ability to work on cars – skills, tools, available workspace? View some YouTube videos on BMW repair – especially cooling system. Take a look at cars for sale on the BMW CCA website (bmwcca.org). The ones you’ll find there will have been maintained better. My recommendation for your situation is the Mazda3; and you’ll be much happier with an auto transmission for CA traffic. If you want to cut your teeth on a BMW, look around for an E30 3 Series. They’re simpler yet fun to drive.
From reading your description I think you’re seeing normal transmission operation. When accelerating from a stop the transmission starts out in 1st gear (low ratio) then will shift to higher gears automatically as your speed builds. As the transmission shifts to higher gears the engine does not have to turn as fast, hence the drop in RPM. When at cruise and you want to accelerate, pressing the gas pedal causes the transmission to shift down to a lower gear, increasing engine RPM.
From reading your description I think you’re seeing normal transmission operation. When accelerating from a stop the transmission starts out in 1st gear (low ratio) then will shift to higher gears automatically as your speed builds. As the transmission shifts to higher gears the engine does not have to turn as fast, hence the drop in RPM. When at cruise and you want to accelerate, pressing the gas pedal causes the transmission to shift down to a lower gear, increasing engine RPM.
I think you need a refresher on the mechanics of car titling and registration. I have never heard of registration being “transferred.” If you bought this car you have to go to your state’s DMV with the clear title and register this car in your name; a new title from your state will be issued. In this case the title is not clear because there’s a lien recorded on it; the seller doesn’t even physically have it, the bank does. Only when seller pays off his loan does the bank sign off the lien and send him the title. By the way, if you don’t have the money to buy this (or another) car then a lien is going to be recorded on the title for the one you do end up with. I recommend you go to local branch of your bank and talk to a loan officer about the mechanics.
And no, you don’t ride the clutch pedal with your left foot. Doing that results in excessive clutch wear.
I think you need a refresher on the mechanics of car titling and registration. I have never heard of registration being “transferred.” If you bought this car you have to go to your state’s DMV with the clear title and register this car in your name; a new title from your state will be issued. In this case the title is not clear because there’s a lien recorded on it; the seller doesn’t even physically have it, the bank does. Only when seller pays off his loan does the bank sign off the lien and send him the title. By the way, if you don’t have the money to buy this (or another) car then a lien is going to be recorded on the title for the one you do end up with. I recommend you go to local branch of your bank and talk to a loan officer about the mechanics.
And no, you don’t ride the clutch pedal with your left foot. Doing that results in excessive clutch wear.
In addition to your picks and others suggested, I’ll add 88-96 BMW 525i or 535i. The chassis designation is E34 and your can see description on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series
You’d be impressed by this car. It has decent power, good brakes, excellent handling and is roomy. BMW made a lot of these, and this chassis design is before they started loading them up with electronics. They’re fairly simple to work on if you’re a DIYer.
Both the 525i and 535i have six cylinder engines, with 525i far more prevalent. Avoid the V8 engine cars, 530i and 540i. If you live in road salt country it may be difficult to find one in decent shape. If you find one in good condition and drive it, I think you’ll find it game over.
In addition to your picks and others suggested, I’ll add 88-96 BMW 525i or 535i. The chassis designation is E34 and your can see description on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series
You’d be impressed by this car. It has decent power, good brakes, excellent handling and is roomy. BMW made a lot of these, and this chassis design is before they started loading them up with electronics. They’re fairly simple to work on if you’re a DIYer.
Both the 525i and 535i have six cylinder engines, with 525i far more prevalent. Avoid the V8 engine cars, 530i and 540i. If you live in road salt country it may be difficult to find one in decent shape. If you find one in good condition and drive it, I think you’ll find it game over.
There’s nothing wrong with your saying “I’ll give you my car and $9K.” Dealership has a car for sale that you’re interested in. Write out a check for $9K (I’m assuming you can) and put it on the table. If dealership says no, then you say “Fine.” Tear the check in half, write your cell number on the back of the right half and hand it to the salesman. Walk out the door. They will call. Caveat: Only do this if you’re sure you want the Solstice. If you’re not sure do not do this.
There’s nothing wrong with your saying “I’ll give you my car and $9K.” Dealership has a car for sale that you’re interested in. Write out a check for $9K (I’m assuming you can) and put it on the table. If dealership says no, then you say “Fine.” Tear the check in half, write your cell number on the back of the right half and hand it to the salesman. Walk out the door. They will call. Caveat: Only do this if you’re sure you want the Solstice. If you’re not sure do not do this.
Not sure what you’d use as a thinner that wouldn’t mix correctly or evaporate. Only thing that comes to mind is something like ATF.
Not sure what you’d use as a thinner that wouldn’t mix correctly or evaporate. Only thing that comes to mind is something like ATF.
Who knows what you’d get by doing this? Why not just properly dispose the old stuff and get a current product?
Who knows what you’d get by doing this? Why not just properly dispose the old stuff and get a current product?