Life Advice from those of you who drive higher end cars, or work on them. - Page 3

El Jefe · 02-24-2012, 07:42 AM

I'm looking into getting a higher end car with low mileage, I would like to get a brand new one, but looking at the costs of some of them, there is no way possible I could afford one, nor would I want the financial burden.

What I am looking for is a 4 door sedan, the reason I would like to go higher end is because I am tired of having the lower quality cars. I have had some nicer domestics 05 Buick Lucerne, 08 Charger, 03 Buick Park Avenue. I would like to get something that's built top end, because we can work on it at our shop.

Secondly, those of you who do have the higher end cars and work on them yourselves, which ones would you stay away? I know some of you guys who work in the auto repair on this site see quite a bit of higher ends cars, so I would like your feedback too. I know some of you are saying "KCC don't you work at an auto repair, yes I do, but we do transmissions and wheel bearings, axles, brakes etc etc" So there are a lot of repairs that we don't do. To be honest we can fix anything, but I don't want to have to spend hundreds of dollars for speciality tools that we will only use on my car. Around here there is a different economic climate, those customers who have and can afford the higher end cars take them to the dealers exclusively for general repair. We do a lot of higher end Mercedes and BMW transmissions and some Audi's and Infiniti's here and there.

Im looking into BMW or probably more feasibly an Infiniti. I need it to be a 4 door. **Also, I am not looking to buy it right now, I am going to pay cash for it, or put a big of a down payment as I can, but I am in no rush, plenty of time to do my homework.

El Jefe · 02-24-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Delano

BMW M3 sedan. Where is simply red with his Audi endorsement?

M3's are legit, but for the price, they are way outta my league. And the one's i could afford would be beat to pieces

El Jefe · 02-24-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

I think I need some education here because this confuses me.

If you buy an expensive, high end car, shouldn't the shop be the last place you need it?

You want a shop vechile, then my 97 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is all yours. That'll keep you busy. :P

Well i just meant to say, working on it isnt a problem, if its reliable I can deal with a now and then headache repair.

El Jefe · 02-24-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I find this thread to be pretty refreshing, since it wasn't too long ago that kcchiefsfanGoJC wasn't thinking of things like this. Glad they have gotten better for you!

Thanks for remembering that. I hit a rough patch for a bit, but God has blessed me in more ways than I can count. I pray it continues for me, as well as my other chief brothers on this site!!

DomerNKC · 02-24-2012, 10:19 PM

I own a Toyota Avalon and absolutely love it.

02-24-2012, 07:42 AM
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $9030572	Advice from those of you who drive higher end cars, or work on them. I'm looking into getting a higher end car with low mileage, I would like to get a brand new one, but looking at the costs of some of them, there is no way possible I could afford one, nor would I want the financial burden. What I am looking for is a 4 door sedan, the reason I would like to go higher end is because I am tired of having the lower quality cars. I have had some nicer domestics 05 Buick Lucerne, 08 Charger, 03 Buick Park Avenue. I would like to get something that's built top end, because we can work on it at our shop. Secondly, those of you who do have the higher end cars and work on them yourselves, which ones would you stay away? I know some of you guys who work in the auto repair on this site see quite a bit of higher ends cars, so I would like your feedback too. I know some of you are saying "KCC don't you work at an auto repair, yes I do, but we do transmissions and wheel bearings, axles, brakes etc etc" So there are a lot of repairs that we don't do. To be honest we can fix anything, but I don't want to have to spend hundreds of dollars for speciality tools that we will only use on my car. Around here there is a different economic climate, those customers who have and can afford the higher end cars take them to the dealers exclusively for general repair. We do a lot of higher end Mercedes and BMW transmissions and some Audi's and Infiniti's here and there. Im looking into BMW or probably more feasibly an Infiniti. I need it to be a 4 door. **Also, I am not looking to buy it right now, I am going to pay cash for it, or put a big of a down payment as I can, but I am in no rush, plenty of time to do my homework.
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