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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #120 on: October 17, 2017, 10:38:25 am »
If there's a rim you'd like to upgrade too (usually a newer, nicer, optional, etc factory style for me) then I'd run the original rims as winters and get your nicer set for the summer.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #121 on: October 17, 2017, 01:51:50 pm »
Quote from: Firm on October 17, 2017, 10:38:25 am
If there's a rim you'd like to upgrade too (usually a newer, nicer, optional, etc factory style for me) then I'd run the original rims as winters and get your nicer set for the summer.

I agree, thats what I did with the 6. 
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #122 on: October 17, 2017, 02:07:59 pm »
I could go down 2 sizes on the Fusion.  I had 16's from the Taurus, but the bolt pattern was different, so I bought new wheels, swapped the rubber over and it fits just fine.  You can feel the difference - they're 15lbs less each, mounted, than the factory wheels and tires.
These are what 16's look like.


But I wouldn't mind if they were 18's or 19's...whatever this would work out to...I should check if Tire Rack has a clearance on this size...
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #123 on: October 18, 2017, 06:56:55 pm »
« Last Edit: October 18, 2017, 07:02:17 pm by tortoise »
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #124 on: October 18, 2017, 07:21:39 pm »
Yep, A3 is a good choice. Fits all the parameters well.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #125 on: October 19, 2017, 12:00:56 am »
A3 was on the short list as well, along with the GTI, but in the end a 2011 BMW 323i was the winner. Was on Kijiji for a few days & then the owner wanted it sold by today to fund her new car purchase. Ended up we were in the right place at the right time with cash in hand. Car is in great shape, spotless inside, no stains or rips inside, it's been rust proofed, properly maintained, 2 owner car with 122,000kms on it. No issues anywhere that I could spot & should pass safety with ease. Came with an extra set of alloy wheels (happy Vman?) for winters. Car drove great, no issues with the clutch, brakes, transmission, suspension, was very tight overall. In the end it hit all the right buttons at the right price. We pick it up tomorrow after work, then will get it safetied on Friday, e-tested & registered on Saturday. Will do a proper show n shine once we have it, but here's a couple pics from the ad.

Oh & this one DOES have Bluetooth, lol!



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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #126 on: October 19, 2017, 12:05:44 am »
NICE! Good choice sir. Looks like you got a good one.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #127 on: October 19, 2017, 08:09:04 am »
Quote from: Gurgie on October 19, 2017, 12:00:56 am
A3 was on the short list as well, along with the GTI, but in the end a 2011 BMW 323i was the winner. Was on Kijiji for a few days & then the owner wanted it sold by today to fund her new car purchase. Ended up we were in the right place at the right time with cash in hand. Car is in great shape, spotless inside, no stains or rips inside, it's been rust proofed, properly maintained, 2 owner car with 122,000kms on it. No issues anywhere that I could spot & should pass safety with ease. Came with an extra set of alloy wheels (happy Vman?) for winters. Car drove great, no issues with the clutch, brakes, transmission, suspension, was very tight overall. In the end it hit all the right buttons at the right price. We pick it up tomorrow after work, then will get it safetied on Friday, e-tested & registered on Saturday. Will do a proper show n shine once we have it, but here's a couple pics from the ad.

Oh & this one DOES have Bluetooth, lol!



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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #128 on: October 19, 2017, 08:39:02 am »
Quote from: superukr on October 19, 2017, 08:09:04 am
Quote from: Gurgie on October 19, 2017, 12:00:56 am
A3 was on the short list as well, along with the GTI, but in the end a 2011 BMW 323i was the winner. Was on Kijiji for a few days & then the owner wanted it sold by today to fund her new car purchase. Ended up we were in the right place at the right time with cash in hand. Car is in great shape, spotless inside, no stains or rips inside, it's been rust proofed, properly maintained, 2 owner car with 122,000kms on it. No issues anywhere that I could spot & should pass safety with ease. Came with an extra set of alloy wheels (happy Vman?) for winters. Car drove great, no issues with the clutch, brakes, transmission, suspension, was very tight overall. In the end it hit all the right buttons at the right price. We pick it up tomorrow after work, then will get it safetied on Friday, e-tested & registered on Saturday. Will do a proper show n shine once we have it, but here's a couple pics from the ad.

Oh & this one DOES have Bluetooth, lol!



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not my favorite 3 series but at lest not japanese junk

Yeah, an E46 would've been nice, but too old for her. I don't like the F30 series and from what I've read ones in her price range would've been questionable reliability wise.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #129 on: October 19, 2017, 08:44:40 am »
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on October 19, 2017, 12:05:44 am
NICE! Good choice sir. Looks like you got a good one.

Thanks!! It hit all the right buttons for her... and I suppose for me from a maintenance/reliability perspective. The car is mint & really well take care of!! And I didn't mind how it drove, it's got decent power. It does drive butter smooth & the car feels so tight & well put together still.  The small inline 6 will be decent on gas for her as well, her son plays hockey based outta Perth, so she's all over with that.

Now to get a set of winters for it. It came with 17" alloys for winters, would've preferred 16's, but oh well.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #130 on: October 19, 2017, 08:48:33 am »
Congrats! Those wheels look like E90 328i sport package wheels.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #131 on: October 19, 2017, 08:57:40 am »
Quote from: OliverD on October 19, 2017, 08:48:33 am
Congrats! Those wheels look like E90 328i sport package wheels.

Thanks! I think I'm more excited than she is  :rofl:

As for the wheels, they are part of this option package - LUXURY EDITION PKG, -inc: 17" x 8.0" double spoke alloy wheels (style 161), P225/45R17 all season run-flat tires, glass sunroof, pwr seats w/driver memory, BMW Assist w/Bluetooth, USB port, (1) year safety & security pkg, Y-cable for iPod
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #132 on: October 19, 2017, 08:58:31 am »
Ah, interesting. Must have been one of those last year of production packages that BMW is keen on offering in Canada.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #133 on: October 19, 2017, 09:02:29 am »
Car looks great! Enjoy  :thumbup:
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #134 on: October 19, 2017, 09:04:46 am »
Quote from: OliverD on October 19, 2017, 08:58:31 am
Ah, interesting. Must have been one of those last year of production packages that BMW is keen on offering in Canada.

Yeah, managed to find this in my research before we went to see the car... the way it is optioned, would've cost ~$39.5k before taxes.

https://carcostcanada.com/Canada/Options/2011-BMW-3_Series-4dr_Sdn_323i_RWD/324927/
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #135 on: October 19, 2017, 09:04:50 am »
Quote from: superukr on October 19, 2017, 08:09:04 am
Quote from: Gurgie on October 19, 2017, 12:00:56 am
A3 was on the short list as well, along with the GTI, but in the end a 2011 BMW 323i was the winner. Was on Kijiji for a few days & then the owner wanted it sold by today to fund her new car purchase. Ended up we were in the right place at the right time with cash in hand. Car is in great shape, spotless inside, no stains or rips inside, it's been rust proofed, properly maintained, 2 owner car with 122,000kms on it. No issues anywhere that I could spot & should pass safety with ease. Came with an extra set of alloy wheels (happy Vman?) for winters. Car drove great, no issues with the clutch, brakes, transmission, suspension, was very tight overall. In the end it hit all the right buttons at the right price. We pick it up tomorrow after work, then will get it safetied on Friday, e-tested & registered on Saturday. Will do a proper show n shine once we have it, but here's a couple pics from the ad.

Oh & this one DOES have Bluetooth, lol!



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Congrats Gurgle!  I mean Gurgie...hope it does you well...and doesn't end up FGC anytime soon.    :P ;D
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #136 on: October 19, 2017, 09:17:30 am »
Congrats on finding what seems to be a very clean car.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #137 on: October 19, 2017, 09:35:16 am »
Quote from: Vmango on October 19, 2017, 09:14:12 am
I AM happy. And really that's all that matters  ;D

Whew!!  :rofl:
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #138 on: October 19, 2017, 11:05:03 am »
Nice find, and a manual too!  Congrats.
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Re: Used car suggestions for ~$10k
« Reply #139 on: October 19, 2017, 11:44:58 am »
^thanks guys! 6spd is the only way to go with that car!  :drive:
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