Reply #34: Best used car (performance, reliability for $$$) is a Used 3 or 5 series BMW 1992-2000

[Pachamama]

Congratulations on your job btw! :applause:

Regarding getting a used car - most people will always go look at getting an old japanese or detroit beater thinking they can't afford more...until they are at the mechanics shop or late for work because their car died. Most people never think of looking at a BMW because they think its too expensive. This is a myth. Used 3 or 5 series BMW's between the years of 1992-2000 are very affordable. Ask any mechanic who knows these cars - if maintained properly and the usual wear and tear and replacement of parts on a car over time, these cars can easily get 250K+ mileage....

They get decent mileage and are safe and reliable. They drive great, and in winter time drive well in snow. Take a look. You mentioned your near Wilkes-Barre, PA, here are a few examples off Autotrader.com:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218743814&dealer_id=59694281&car_year=1995&search_type=used&num_records=&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&transmission=&model=325I&distance=300&make2=&address=20815&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2000&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1995&drive=&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=69

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=220043106&dealer_id=27532966&car_year=1995&search_type=used&num_records=&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&transmission=&model=325I&distance=300&make2=&address=20815&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2000&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1995&drive=&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=189

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218748635&dealer_id=51391400&car_year=1995&search_type=used&num_records=&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&transmission=&model=325I&distance=300&make2=&address=20815&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2000&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1995&drive=&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=63