1997 BMW 328IS 114k manualOR 1999 ACURA RL 114k BOTH SAME PRICE

Question

I know the BMW's are pricy to maintain but it has new clutch and fly wheel, new performance catalatic converter and O2 sensor. so kinda all most all the areas that the bmw's fail in that kind of millage has been taken care of. it's manual so dnt have to worry about the common automatic tranny frailer. cooling system, brakes, rotors, control arms and busings are my conserns... (correct me if im wrong). i know i might run up to some repairs in the acura too. Is maintainers in acura as expensive as BMW's, lesser? lesser like honda? what do you guys think??? anything is more than welcome!!

Answer 1

BMW all the way . 3 series arent that expensive to maintain

Answer 2

I vote for the RL, its way classier, smoother, and faster with its V6 and lower maintenance like a Honda.  But at that mileage I am sure it will need some major service.

The 318 is buzzy and bumpy, do you take turns fast?  I yes then maybe consider it.  

Answer 3

Reliability - Acura all the way.

Fun factor - BMW all the way.

Everything you do on the BMW will cost you more.  Insurance, tires (from driving faster :), gas, and repairs.

A/c works better on hondas.

There is very little maintenance on bmws.  It has a timing chain, so  you don't have to change the belt like the acura.  Just make sure you change oil and make sure its topped off.  Many bmw's burn oil, nothing to worry about, but you just have to top it off.

If you enjoy working on cars, you can save a bundle.