The seller's dad bought the car new, MSRP $25500, at BMW of Costa Mesa, and still has the window sticker, along with receipts for every oil change and bit of maintenance ever done. He uses redline synthetic gear lubes and fluids, and non-synthetic Rotella oil at 3000 miles intervals. The car is riding on Firestone tires, almost new, I think they are LJ30's or something along those lines, not a high-performance tire by any stretch of the imagination, but I think they are 14 inch, so choices are limited, just like on older MB cars. It looks fairly simple to work on...we'll see.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

I rather chase down 14-inch tires than try to find replacements for the pricy metric TRX wheels used on the 528e's more upscale brother, the 535i.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

I could see chasing TRX's on a fancy-schmancy import like a 5-series, but what about those poor souls with Ford Tempo's and Mustangs who got saddled with TRX's?! Bet they were in for a shock at the tire store!

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

TRXs were also featured on the almost-forgotten Renault Fuego. Many owners of surviving TRX-equipped cars have long since replaced their factory rims with ones of normal size.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

You let a Fuego by?

You don't see those things anymore...lots of reasons why!!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Man, Fuego's were slick, orangish-tan leather interior and all! I haven't seen one in MANY years. Now you've piqued my curiosity...I'm going to google that car and see what's out there.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

Since you've "culled the herd", perhaps you could find a Fuego on eBay and really diversify your collection!

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

Good grief, that's just what I need. I should buy a Lancia or Fiat too, just to keep things interesting. I'm content to play with mainstream German cars. I really would like a small BMW too...2002 or 320i, no sunroof, manual windows, simple and easy to work on.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

In a recent book of the 'World's Worst Cars', the author described the Renault Fuego's styling AND acceleration as being "mollusk-like"!

If you'd like to find something offbeat in a German car, you could look for an old Borgward, NSU, or what I have, a '57 DKW 3=6 Sonderklasse Panoramic Coupe (Basically a '50s Audi)

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

Yikes! If you're into masochism, why not find a Trabant? A Yugo? Maybe just try gargling ground glass?

If he's going to go that route...
Complete the collection with a Dacia 500!

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Current:
2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
2018 Durango R/T

Previous:
1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k

Or an Austin America...

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Do I not have enough problems in my life? I must confess that I have been looking at 60's era Ramblers and Studebakers for sale...that Studie Wagonaire wagon with the sliding roof looks cool. Or how about a Lark convertible?

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

I had looked at several late-80's SAAB 9000 turbo's in the last couple of days and just couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger and make an offer. I stumbled onto a 1988 BMW 735iL today, 135xxx miles, ice blue with dark blue leather, needs a good cleaning but otherwise looks OK, has a front end shimmy at 55MPH plus and the A/C needs a shot of refrigerant. Asking $2000, paid $1250. I'll pick up Monday evening on my way home from work.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

Holly Molly! Another one? Man, you sure a glutton for punishment.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".