peregrine4

Ok I just can not decide...Im looking at cars for around $7000 max. I need a reliable car, thats not extremely harsh on gas, but has good power, and nimble handling, along with a comfortable interior, and it cant be a little riceboy car. So I was looking at the bmw 540 until I read about the whole nikasil issue, and decided I didnt want a blown engine. So its down to
Bmw 325i
Bmw 540i
and of course
Lexus sc300/400

Any opinions or help would be greatly appreciated.

Jewcano

iTrader: (4)

For quality sakes, i would say SC300, SC400. As far as gas mileage goes. Go to this website:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

DriftNsc3

my gas milage sucks big time.....I recently got 60 miles when I put $20 in my tank. I avg 100 miles to evry $20 now thats at 2.89 gal So i avg. anywhaer from 7-14 miles a gal THAT SUCKS but Theres some problems I have as in I really need a new fuel filter.

peregrine4

Hm..well Im sure the lexus is more reliable than the bimmers...How about handling and power? I dont know what to go for. I know gas mileage is similar between all these cars so just forget that part.

got_trd

stock sc300 gas mileage sucks.... my twin turbo sc300 gets better gas mileage than my friends stock sc300. my car isnt tuned at all either

audi2nr

iTrader: (1)

get a 5speed sc..... im glad i got mine


p.s.german cars break to easily...

peregrine4

Yeah the lexus reliability factor really plays in against bmw...How much does the manual make a difference in the sc cars? Whats the interior space like in the sc (front seats) Is it comfy?

O. L. T.

iTrader: (17)

325i lasts just as long and get's better gas.

peregrine4

but less power, Idk I doubt on the reliability

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

You didn't mention what year bmw u wanted to get.

peregrine4

e36 or e34

audi2nr

iTrader: (1)

toyota parts are cheaper

peregrine4

Soooo would the sc300 or sc400 be a better option? I dont have a ton of money to pour into my cars.

Jewcano

iTrader: (4)

If your looking to not mod, go with the 400. Gets practically the same gas mileage as the 300. For example in my 400, i average around 20 MPG. So im happy with it. Also the 1UZ-FE lasts a long long time.

ARB

Does the car have to be 1 of the 3 choices you 1st mentioned? Have you considered a 2000 Toyota Solara? Get the 4 cyl. as the 6cyl. of that gen had sludge buildup problems. You will be able to get a newer car w/ less mileage & better fuel eeconomy than the SC300/ 400 for the same $$$.