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    I have a 2005 Mazda 3 and I want to trade it i would like to get a BMW 3...

    ...series would that be a good trade? Should I do this or tune up my mazda I think it would be cheaper to just buy a BMW but idk

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    Don't listen to the other people on here. There is nothing wrong quality-wise with a BMW, they are actually really well built, it is just that they are more expensive to fix when something goes wrong. Most of the time, the major problems that occur could have been prevented by fixing things that went wrong early on. However, since those small things are expensive to fix, the owner never got them fixed. This lack of maintenance causes the problems to snowball, and then that leads to those horrible cases you hear about.

    Another thing concerning the other answers...never consider a car an investment. Never. Consider it a purchase, because that is what it is. They are as much of an "investment" as that new iPod you bought. The minute it is purchased by the first owner, the value decreases significantly. Then it steadily decreases until the "value" is equal to a very small amount of money. Never view a car as an investment. The word "investment" implies that the value can, and is intended, to increase. It also implies that the purpose of it is to make money. But neither of those are true (except when you get into classic cars, or keep that new car for decades until it is considered a classic car). The value will always decrease, and the purpose of a car is to drive it, not make money. Why would you even buy a car thinking of how it will sell later? The entire point is that you love the car, why buy a car you hate?

    As for your question, it really depends where you fall on cars. Do you like cars? Do you enjoy the act of driving? Do you look forward to the next trip you have to take just so you can get time behind the wheel? If so, then definitely consider the BMW. If the answer to all those is "no", then just stick with the Mazda. If you answer yes to those, then let's move on...

    The BMW is rear wheel drive. Can you handle that? Do you know what all it entails? You WILL have a harder time driving in the winter, and you will have to be careful with the throttle and brakes in corners. Otherwise, you WILL spin out, and probably crash. If you go out into an abandoned parking lot, and practice losing grip, you will get a feel for how to properly drive it. Then eventually you will grasp it, and you will love it. Don't not get the car just because it is RWD, because that is definitely a good thing. It just depends on whether or not you can handle it. RWD is by far superior for everything except low-traction conditions though...it allows for better handling, better weight distribution, and drifting.

    Do you like the driving dynamics of your Mazda? As in, do you enjoy the amount of engagement it gives you? You will feel the road more in the BMW, and a lot of people think that's a bad thing. However, if you like driving, then it is definitely a GOOD thing.

    If it were me, I would take a RWD manual BMW 3 series any day.

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    If you have money to burn, it is a great idea. If you have even more money, keep the Mazda to drive while the BMW is in the shop

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    well, your not going to get any returns for tuning up the mazda. what ever money you put into it is consider lose investment. so unless you just like the tuner stuff and working on cars, just get the BMW 3. they hold their value pretty good.

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    As "Someone" said, BMW's are great. It is very true that people let their problems "snow ball" on their bmws. I always fix things right when I see something is wrong and my repairs costs are kept pretty low. Usually around $300 compared to what other people on here are always saying about "$1,000 dollar repairs each time". Just avoid the dealership BUT find a good mechanic not one that just works on Hondas and regular cars. Find a BMW specialist but not the dealership. You will save money, and get better service because they will actually tell you if something needs replacing, or if it can wait. While the dealership would say that everything needed to be replaced right away.


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