BMW 5-Series Sedans

Replying to: shipo (Jun 02, 2006 11:25 am)

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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2006 11:27 am)

Correct, we have no sales tax and no income tax, however, "Zhere ist other vays in vich ve get ze monee".
 
I believe the actual state license fee is only about $35 or so per year, however, the newer and the more expensive (per their chart, no discounts for ED) a car is, the more the town fee is. That by the way is another reason I like driving the 1998 DGC, the town fee is a whopping ~$70 per year.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2006 12:23 pm)

Yikes! A sales tax and a use/property tax? That's kind of like double dipping if you ask me. Of course nobody from your state taxation board bothered to ask me so I guess y'all are stuck with it. Errr, that is unless y'all organize a "Tea Party" or other tax payer revolt of some such.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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Replying to: shipo (Jun 02, 2006 12:41 pm)

A sales tax and a use/property tax?
 
True in Virginia. And local property assessments have just skyrocketed. The assessed value of my house doubled (HUH?? The only thing it's done in the last year is developed more places that need painting!) meaning my property tax is doubled also without TPTB ever having to lift a finger to raise the rates.
 
Um, which means I can't buy new 5-Series either. (<-- on topic )

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Replying to: shipo (Jun 01, 2006 8:36 pm)

nearly a year and 30,000 miles later I find myself REALLY missing my 5er,
 
Is this where I get to say I told you? (Sorry; I couldn't resist.)
 
I cannot imagine that I know more than you about any car-related subject (and a whole lot of non-car-related ones as well), but you asked, so here's my two cents:
 
My understanding is that 70,000 miles seems to be the magic number, after which everything starts to go (at least, the likelihood skyrockets)...but if you go for higher miles with a good maintenance history, most problems will have been replaced already. By 100,000 miles, if you hang on that long, you essentially have a new car. And that new car will take you a good 300 grand...provided it gets the proper tender loving care.
 
So, if you don't find something with low miles--and at that age too low could mean maybe not enough or the wrong kind of driving--then you might want to consider a "higher mileage" one--although there are those who will argue that 100,000 miles on a bimmer is just getting started (and the way I'm piling miles on mine, I sure hope so).
 
If you do go with an older one, beware the double vanos, which is a chronic and considerable headache.
 
The other crucial consideration is the extended warranty. There are two sides to that argument, too, but when my indie heard what I paid for mine, he said I'll come out ahead.
 
YMMV
 
PS--Check your inbox.

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Replying to: shipo (Jun 01, 2006 8:36 pm)

Hi Shipo!
I can offer you this...
You can take a spin in my 530 with 5 speed, SP, PP and sport seats when you visit CA if you clean my wheels like you did on your beloved 2002 5er.

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