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Chief Roundup · 08-04-2019, 05:53 PM

I have been looking at used vehicles. I am trying to stay under $15K and around 100K miles.
I have noticed that I can get Mercedes and BMW at the same or better price points than any American made vehicles.
Why is it that those "higher end" cars have IMO better price on used cars than the American made autos?

I have looked the prices of various common parts that would have to be replaced such as alternators, water pumps, etc. They are very comparable.

Naptown Chief · 08-04-2019, 07:21 PM

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No offense but those Forresters are UGLY. I wouldn't feel comfortable with the Legacy or Impreza let alone a WRX unless I bought them new. Those things are fun to drive and I see how people drive them. I would feel like I was buying something that had been rode hard and put up wet.

Fair enough. That's always something to take into consideration. I was always sure to buy (mostly) stock and from older folk.

Them older Foresters are an acquired taste. I love boxy vehicles

Chief Roundup · 08-04-2019, 07:23 PM

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100% correct. With the exception of 82-95 pickups, Chevys are ugly. European cars are a nightmare to work on and absurdly expensive to repair or have repaired

I currently have a 97 GMC short bed regular cab 4x2. I can do anything to that truck. Those Chevy/GMC trucks are the most popular trucks short of the 69-72.

Chief Roundup · 08-04-2019, 07:25 PM

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Fair enough. That's always something to take into consideration. I was always sure to buy (mostly) stock and from older folk.

Them older Foresters are an acquired taste. I love boxy vehicles

I did like the Crosstek until I seen it from the side. Do not want a wagon at all. Not a soccer mom vehicle looking fan either.

Naptown Chief · 08-04-2019, 07:25 PM

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I have price matched several parts, that I could change easily, alternators, etc. They are $20 to $50 higher than the same year of a GMC/Chevrolet. That is not that much difference.

Oh, I generally buy maintenance parts from the dealership... Even stupid shit like coolant and wiper blades. If it's not performance, it's from the manufacturer. Always been a stickler for that

Naptown Chief · 08-04-2019, 07:27 PM

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I did like the Crosstek until I seen it from the side. Do not want a wagon at all. Not a soccer mom vehicle looking fan either.

If I could figure out how to post a pic I'd show you my wagon in process. This thing snapped necks when it was just lowered. My STI was t-boned and then the auto trans went out in the Forester. It gave me the excuse to do the swap from Auto to 6 speed and from the stock TD04 turbo to a front mount and GT 3076-R. Again, those things are acquired tastes, so I get it

BryanBusby · 08-04-2019, 07:33 PM

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100% correct. With the exception of 82-95 pickups, Chevys are ugly. European cars are a nightmare to work on and absurdly expensive to repair or have repaired

If you're taking it to a dealer, yes they can get stupid expensive to maintain. If you're shopping around and do your own repairs, it's very manageable.

I like a proper Euro as I think overall they are more well put together and designed than American counterparts.

Naptown Chief · 08-04-2019, 07:37 PM

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If you're taking it to a dealer, yes they can get stupid expensive to maintain. If you're shopping around and do your own repairs, it's very manageable.

I like a proper Euro as I think overall they are more well put together and designed than American counterparts.

I hadn't seen his post about doing routine maintenance when I posted that. I thought he was talking about taking whatever his car would be into the dealership. I just remember an early 90s Jag my uncle had that he had to pull the engine to do the distributor or some shit? Maybe AC evap canister to change water neck? Perhaps I shouldn't have made a broad statement on such limited experience.

I'll eat my crow

BryanBusby · 08-04-2019, 07:39 PM

Jags were something special. Still are, IMO.

Definitely another class than a BMW and not in a good way.

**Buehler445** · 08-04-2019, 07:43 PM

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I started out wanting a 4 door GMC 4x4 truck or Tahoe or Yukon, for $15K they have 200K+ miles. I am not going to do that.
I don't want a Hyundai or Kia SUV.
The main things for me is to be able to seat 4 or 5 people while having AWD or 4x4.
I don't mind the idea of a car. It would be awesome to get a Mercedes or BMW. I am just not familiar with them at all so I wanted some info from those that are in that profession.

Your numbers are out of line for GMC pickups. I traded my 2012 GMC 1500 with 85K for $16K. SLT 4 Door 4X4. Outfit sold it for $19K. No way a 200K vehicle should be $15K. Maybe if you're looking at a Yukon Denali or something.

Chief Roundup · 08-04-2019, 07:44 PM

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Jags were something special. Still are, IMO.

Definitely another class than a BMW and not in a good way.

Jaguar is a Ford. I do not like Fords.

BryanBusby · 08-04-2019, 07:46 PM

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Jaguar is a Ford. I do not like Fords.

Ford owned them for like....a couple of years and that ended with the recession.

Hamwallet · 08-04-2019, 07:47 PM

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I have been looking at used vehicles. I am trying to stay under $15K and around 100K miles.
I have noticed that I can get Mercedes and BMW at the same or better price points than any American made vehicles.
Why is it that those "higher end" cars have IMO better price on used cars than the American made autos?

I have looked the prices of various common parts that would have to be replaced such as alternators, water pumps, etc. They are very comparable.

I have owned a BMW and a Mercedes. Both bought around 20-30K on the clock. Once each got around 100,000 miles they cost 1 grand every few months when small things went wrong. So if you are thinking one of those at 100,000 miles seems like a deal, keep a few grand for repairs and rental cars handy.

Titty Meat · 08-04-2019, 07:48 PM

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BryanBusby · 08-04-2019, 07:50 PM

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Hey Busby would you be interested in going half on a bus and we bring back the "bang bus" for supplemental income?

A mobile strip club going to Arrowhead could fetch some good money.

Chief Roundup · 08-04-2019, 07:51 PM

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Your numbers are out of line for GMC pickups. I traded my 2012 GMC 1500 with 85K for $16K. SLT 4 Door 4X4. Outfit sold it for $19K. No way a 200K vehicle should be $15K. Maybe if you're looking at a Yukon Denali or something.

Well I looked at this one it is older than I would like.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

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