[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Maybe you can make her a deal on the old Z4 Coupe you have hanging around in the garage gather dust.

Ah, yeah, not gonna happen.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by chicken_nana

My total budget ATM is roughly $8,000 AT MOST, I'm looking for a 2 seater coupe style and probably automatic!

Glad you said auto as most beginners want a manual, as far as cars go how about a Z3 you'll get it cheaper with lots of cash left over to buy parts..

[No one]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Glad you said auto as most beginners want a manual

If you want a manual you are not exactly a beginner. If you say "auto" you still have to learn.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I thought about suggesting a Z3 too. If the OP considers it, the model year should be as late in the range as possible (2002) because BMW vastly improved the interior plastics on the later-year versions; my wife has a 198,000-mile 1997, so I know the Z3 quite well. But decent ones with 100K miles on them are at or above the OP's $8,000 mark.

One that's had some collision damage may suit him depending if he learns some panel beating skills with repainting.

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by chicken_nana

Thanks for the recommendation and advice, I will definitely look into the 1996 328i as I do not have a huge income!

I didn’t mean for you to look specifically for a 96 328i, just saying it was a great car, you’d be better off with a late e46 coupe, if you can find a good one within your budget.

[Josh-PA]

I know you like the idea of a smaller car, but I have to mention how perfect the e39 5 series was. If you can find a nice 2003ish 530, you should definitely check it out. Super comfortable, incredibly solid, a great driver and a little more room in the back seat - which can come in handy for teenagers, or so I've heard...

[Josh-PA]

This might be a winner if it checks out:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...c-9f320c825268

I have no idea about the car, but I started poking around market place near Akron and this seems like it checked most of his boxes.

Edit: wagons are super cool:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...c-9f320c825268

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

This might be a winner if it checks out:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...c-9f320c825268

I have no idea about the car, but I started poking around market place near Akron and this seems like it checked most of his boxes.

Edit: wagons are super cool:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...c-9f320c825268

I like the E46!! Wow, that’s a lot of work done!! And it’s a good looking car!! The E91 bothers me a little. It bothers me when folks put a car up for sale with little, with easy to fix issues and those missing headlight covers and the tow hook covers bother me. Makes me wonder what big issues they didn’t address.

[M3SQRD]

I’d consider an e36 or e46 330. Ultra smooth I6 engines!