Expert: Don Berlan - 10/10/2011

Question
Dear Sir, all things being equal is this a good buy for 3750.00? Is repairs for bmws more expensive than other makes?  The exterior and interior is in excellent condition but I've not had the opportunity to take it for a test drive. Do they even make this car anymore and would it be difficult to get car parts. Can a regular garage do repairs. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you so much.

Answer
I have bought many cars some good and some no so good.Kelly blue book gives the best for car value.I like BMW's.I have many,some run some don't.The regular maintenance. Is coming due,it maybe more than you might want to spen on a cars routine service.With that said was service regularly done?I just bought a 3 series(328i 1997) and wasn't shocked when I found out what it did need.But I got a great deal.You should drive it and should take it to someone you can trust that repairs yours now.Although its a BMW, it does have the basics for safety.Off the record (which I know really isn't) it should be pretty sweet at $3750.