Would it be smart to buy an old BMW for a first car?

== == == == GO FOR IT!(as long as the car has been maintained)

Personally, I took that risk 5 years ago. I bought a 1986 BMW 325es, it had 170,000 + miles on the car when I bought it. After taking it for a drive, I had to give it a shot. It drove way too nice to be almost 20 years old.

I bought the car for $2500 bucks, everything worked. They guy I bought it from took good care of it as do most BMW owners. I will tell you, I will never look back. It has been an amazing car! I love the way it drives, the solid feel and all the luxury I get at a discounted rate. My car has a sunroof, power everything, and a computer that tells me how many miles left in the tank, average miles per gallon, average speed... etc... this car was beyond its time!

Of course, because it is older I have had to do some minor maintenance on the car. The only disadvantage is the high price of parts. But, you soon forget when your out on the road again.

what are you considering purchasing? mike