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      02-23-2026, 05:54 PM   #4
FrankL
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Drives: 2018 BMW X5, 2014 320i
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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow View Post
If you don't diy, it's not a great idea to buy a 70k mile car that cost 100k when new. Just in general.

At this point I don't think you can get a reasonably priced mechanical insurance. Just find a good indy and keep up with the maintenance.
A good honest independent mechanic is worth their weight in gold. I have one and I am very lucky. You really have to look around and check Google reviews.
With that engine, I would make sure to change the oil every 5k miles with a good oil - either BMW oil or Liqui Moly with BMW or Mann filters.
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