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[–] VOALTRON 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

There's no one size fits all answer here, it depends on the car. One thing to be mindful of is the fact that manufacturers discontinue parts after a number of years, and at 15+ yrs. it could become an issue in the future, particularly if it's an oddball make/model. Also many dealerships have cutoff ages on vehicles they will work on, so if you are planning on using a dealership for maintenance, be sure they will work on older cars before buying, or know of a repair shop that can work on your ride.

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[–] Commie_Meta 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Rust.

Where it snows, they put salt on the roads. Salt causes vehicles to rust and die.

Tell us where the vehicles were used. And for how long.

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[–] SocksOnCats 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I’d take the 15 year old car in a hot second, especially if it’s been garage kept.

Source / credentials: I was a Service Director for several high-line dealerships for a number of years.

I currently drive a 15 year old high end European coupe. Bought it three years ago with 80,000 miles on it. It’d been owned by an older Asian couple and kept in a garage and properly serviced. Car should be good to go with minor maintenance to about 200,000 miles.

If the cat has been kept outside for 15 years, all of the seals will be shot and that will lead to major degradation of the components inside things like the doors and such.

So garage kept > 15 years with few miles > 5 years with a lot of miles.

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[–] RonBennington ago 

M3?

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[–] SocksOnCats 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

No. Absolutely not. I’m not a fan of BMW cars for two reasons: 1) The ergonomics are terrible. Things are laid out poorly and aren’t properly functional. 2) They have a ridiculously high warranty claim rate. Again, I’m an insider to the industry so I’ve seen quite a bit.

Wouldn’t own a BMW car if it were given to me. Ugh.

BMW motorcycles on the other hand...

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[–] Drunkenst 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Highway miles easier on vehicle. 5 year old says I.

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[–] Lagmonster 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

My newest vehicle is over 15 years old and I can go outside and start up and drive any one of them safely on the roads and highways. Only one of them is worth over 20k and the other are all under 5k. If someone hits me or damages my daily id be like "oh well that sucks".

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[–] MadJack 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I think it's best to buy 2 year old cars - Lease returns.

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[–] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That can be a good deal. You have to shop, though. A lot of times, they will ask too much for those cars coming off lease for a while before they give up and sell for no profit. You have to make sure you are the beat down.

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[–] clamhurt_legbeard 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

My wife did that. Great car.

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[–] clamhurt_legbeard 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

15 year old car. Fewer computers.

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[–] IAMTODAY777 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

Registration fees are much lower for old cars. Plus insurance is much cheaper because you don't need comprehensive.

I love older cars. They are usually amazing bargains for what you are getting.

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