sell 4 old cars=bmw 330ci or honda maybe hybrid?

pheebs · #1 Jun 3, 2008, 03:10 PM

My dad has agreed to sell (all bought used):
BMW 1990 535i (mine)
BMW 1992 735iL
Benz 1983? 300SD
Benz 1985? station wagon

I think that the 4 cars will make no more than $10,000 total. I think I can get my dad to chip in a couple extra thousands but my max budget for a new car is $12,000

The 535 is in okay condition, but it's been giving me lots of problems recently (and yes, I know that BMW's do that a lot and get costly to maintain) and has 15 MPG!!!!

In return (according to my dad):
new off the lot Honda (preferably a Hybrid)
used Honda station wagon (for transporting stuff and airport visits)

In return (according to me...):
used BMW 2001-2003 330ci

Which new car choice should I make?
1. I absolutely love bimmers (my dad has accepted fault for this personality disorder)
2. newer bimmers should have better mileage than my old one...
3. I don't want any ugly Honda Hybrids
4. I really want a 330ci...
5. I do have access to a station wagon (my boyfriend has an old Toyota Cressida wagon)
6. I have a new found appreciation for cars so I have the drive to maintain cars now!

What do you guys think??



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