Cheapest BMW to insure?

Gilbretto · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:45

wez130 said:
Can you actually afford the running cost sof an old BMW? I.E Servicing and repair costs that in a car as old as a 2k BMW is likely to be?

I suggest you do some homework first, then go and buy something like a Ford mondeo and save up for a BMW

Maybe thats why i'm posting on here trying to find out information? Possibly?

So rather than patronising me, how about you be kind gentleman and inform me of how much these servicing & repair costs might be?

Thanks,

Gil

NickXX · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:46

wez130 said:
Can you actually afford the running cost sof an old BMW? I.E Servicing and repair costs that in a car as old as a 2k BMW is likely to be?

I suggest you do some homework first, then go and buy something like a Ford mondeo and save up for a BMW

Why would an old Mondeo cost less than an old BMW to run? I'm running an e36 318 as a second car for peanuts.

NickXX · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:48

Gilbretto said:
Maybe thats why i'm posting on here trying to find out information? Possibly?

So rather than patronising me, how about you be kind gentleman and inform me of how much these servicing & repair costs might be?

Thanks,

Gil

An oil change will cost you £40 if you do it yourself and use Mobil 1's finest oils from Costco. It will cost you about £100 from your local BMW specialist.

mr tommo · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:49

How daft.

Why dont you wait until you can afford to buy and insure a BMW that you actually want instead of having one just for the badge.

If your going to buy a car simply for the sake of having a prestige badge then get a basic merc becasue an old 3 series wont impress anybody if that's your aim.

Gilbretto · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:54

mr tommo said:
How daft.

Why dont you wait until you can afford to buy and insure a BMW that you actually want instead of having one just for the badge.

If your going to buy a car simply for the sake of having a prestige badge then get a basic merc becasue an old 3 series wont impress anybody if that's your aim.

Who on earth are you?

Is there a problem with me trying to find a nice car for my money? I'm not trying to impress anybody. I want a car that i'm happy with that would fill my needs. I am inquiring as to whether there would be a suitable BMW, do you have a problem with that?

Have i once stated that i am 100% going to buy a BMW, NO. I came on here looking for friendly advice about whether it would be possible or a good idea.

I didn't come on here for people like you to wave your keyboard around and act like a big man internet warrior.

So participate nicely and help me out, or **** off!

Thanks,

Gil.

Gilbretto · 12 Dec 2008 at 23:55

NickXX said:
An oil change will cost you £40 if you do it yourself and use Mobil 1's finest oils from Costco. It will cost you about £100 from your local BMW specialist.

Thanks.

Are these cars known to fail in any specific area? Are there known problems to look out for/worry about?

mr tommo · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:03

Gilbretto said:
Who on earth are you?

Is there a problem with me trying to find a nice car for my money? I'm not trying to impress anybody. I want a car that i'm happy with that would fill my needs. I am inquiring as to whether there would be a suitable BMW, do you have a problem with that?

Have i once stated that i am 100% going to buy a BMW, NO. I came on here looking for friendly advice about whether it would be possible or a good idea.

I didn't come on here for people like you to wave your keyboard around and act like a big man internet warrior.

So participate nicely and help me out, or **** off!

Thanks,

Gil.

So will we have a "cheapest Audi to insure?" thread next? Just seems like an awfully strange way to go about finding your next car.

Your OP sounds like a case of, I want a BMW, any will do aslong as its cheap to insure.

Sadly, I can't offer you any advice about old BMW's, but again Id say wait till you can afford to buy, insure and run a BMW that you really want/like and not just because it has a BMW badge.

Gilbretto · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:10

mr tommo said:
So will we have a "cheapest Audi to insure?" thread next? Just seems like an awfully strange way to go about finding your next car.

Your OP sounds like a case of, I want a BMW, any will do aslong as its cheap to insure.

Sadly, I can't offer you any advice about old BMW's, but again Id say wait till you can afford to buy, insure and run a BMW that you really want/like and not just because it has a BMW badge.

I'm actually weighing up my options my good friend. Have you broken your keyboard yet btw?

I was simply asking which BMW's would be within my insurance price range. Is that such a heinous crime?

I need a car soon, as my car at the moment is in need of a lot of work. Do you expect me to walk the 50 miles up the motorway 2/3 times a week while i save up for a 2007 M3?

I have a budget for now! And i want to get the best i can possibly get for that money. I DONT HAVE TIME TO SAVE MORE! get it?

If you have no clue about old BMW's then why on earth are you wasting my time and posting garbage on here? Do you have nothing better to do with your pathetic life?

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:11

Gilbretto said:
Thanks.

Are these cars known to fail in any specific area? Are there known problems to look out for/worry about?

Its an old BMW that will likely have plenty of miles on it and average to good service history.
They will fail in the places that most cars fail after many years and miles on the road

in terms of running, get any work done yourself if you can or at a normal garage, no need to stump up cash for BMW dealer work or even a specialist indy imo.
so it wont cost too much more than a normal car

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:12

Gilbretto said:
I have a budget for now! And i want to get the best i can possibly get for that money. I DONT HAVE TIME TO SAVE MORE! get it?

If you want the best for your money, i would suggest a mondeo, will get very good spec car with a decent engine while keeping the insurance nice and low :]

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:14

mondeo:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02

Gilbretto · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:20

Morba said:
mondeo:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02

Thanks for the suggestion mate.

Sadly i have no desire to ever drive a mondeo. imo, its just so boring, otherwise it would be the perfect choice.

I wan't something a bit sporty and fun. An ST24 would be great, i can deal with those looks but the engine size would push my insurance sky high.

I would happily pay a bit extra in servicing/repair costs in order to have a slightly more exciting car. Which is why i thought of BMW, amongst others.

I have my eye on the Alfa 156 also. Sexy car and very cheap.

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:22

You said you wanted a decent car for the driving, you wont go far wrong from that.

There is a st200 for £2k on trader mind, that might float your boat a bit more:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...icleYearOfManufacture=1999&vehicleRegLetter=V

Gilbretto · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:25

Yeah, i would happily cope with that. The problem is the group 18 insurance. I wouldn't be willing to pay what would be £1000+ on insurance.

mr tommo · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:25

Gilbretto said:
I have a budget for now! And i want to get the best i can possibly get for that money. I DONT HAVE TIME TO SAVE MORE! get it?

I get it yes. But an e36 BMW isn't the best car for your budget.

Gilbretto said:
If you have no clue about old BMW's then why on earth are you wasting my time and posting garbage on here? Do you have nothing better to do with your pathetic life?

Because at first you sounded like an 18 year old who wanted a BMW for it badge/image. And a bit of common sense was needed to tell you to wait till you had a better budget before you bought any old BMW (like a few people on here had already told you)

Now you just sound like a ****. Good Luck finding your car

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:28

Gilbretto said:
Yeah, i would happily cope with that. The problem is the group 18 insurance. I wouldn't be willing to pay what would be £1000+ on insurance.

Have you actually done a quote yet?
try one atleast, see what it comes out at.
you have enough experience and a couple of years no claims to make a difference, if you shop around.

Gilbretto · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:29

mr tommo said:
Because at first you sounded like an 18 year old who wanted a BMW for it badge/image. And a bit of common sense was needed to tell you to wait till you had a better budget before you bought any old BMW (like a few people on here had already told you)

Now you just sound like a ****.

Actually, most people are trying to help me out, which i very much appreciate.

I only seem to be having a problem with you. I wonder why...?

mr tommo · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:34

Probably because its a friday night and I was meant to be out

Morba · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:35

then go out?

mr tommo · 13 Dec 2008 at 00:38

Im too ill...and I have no friends

Anyway back on topic..