Hello, I'm 22, I count as experienced but I don't have a car of my own; as a first car I'm thinking of a BMW E34 1991/1995. Would you recommend it? What could those who've driven one or have experience say?
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7 repliesMate, for a first-car experience I'd recommend a Hyundai i20 or a Polo, but if you say you know people in the trade, finding a clean E39 would run just fine. Of course, running costs for BMWs are more expensive than a Hyundai or Polo, but for a first car it makes sense to start with a car that's cheap to run.
Translated from TurkishIn terms of experience, since the E39 is rear-wheel drive, you need to develop a driving habit for it - the gas and brake timing in corners is completely different from front-wheel drive cars, and the center of gravity is different.
Translated from TurkishIt's likely to give you headaches as a first car.. I'd recommend getting the lowest-mileage, newest car you can afford within your budget.. Then it makes more sense to think about getting a more fun car later.. I hope you find something to your liking ..
Translated from TurkishAs a first car, an E34 or E39 will really burn your pocket. A friend of mine bought an E30 to fix up and drive, but had to sell it before finishing because things kept piling up on him - even if you have the money, you can run into time or parts shortages. Instead, a Polo 9N3 1.9 diesel, or if you want something more everyday the 1.4s, or a Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet or 1.6 diesel, or a 1.4 140 or 150hp Bravo (Emotion or Sport style) - if you look at those, you'll be driving nice, good-looking cars for cheaper. Fiats have been handling 200hp pretty decently lately.
Translated from TurkishA solid E34 is really solid, even more so than an E39. But there aren't many good ones left, and it's also considered a relatively old-tech, outdated car by now.
Translated from TurkishGet a Fiat Bravo 1.4 Multiair or T-Jet, Sport Style
Translated from TurkishMy first car was a 1.3 Egea, it's been a month since I sold it, I drove it for a year. It can't really be said that I bought it willingly — my reason for buying it was so it wouldn't give me headaches and would use little fuel, so my second car could be the car I actually want, because even a parked car costs money :) I hope you understood.
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