I am selling a set of OEM crossbars for a MkV/MkVI GTI/Golf. I am asking $150 shipped, $125 local (St. Louis) pick-up. They're covered in bug guts, but I'll clean them up for an additional $10.
For sale is my Unibrace UB in red. It has some scratches on it from gravel road usage, but is 100% structurally sound. $250 local pick-up, $275 shipped.
OP already said he's not a DIY guy, and that's a DIY brake job you linked to.
Meanwhile:
http://m.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=450536&styleid=20
OP, the E55 AMG is an outstanding vehicle. Just remember- when you buy a car that cost $90k new, the ownership cost remains that of a...
If it were a manual, Id consider it, but I'd definitely pass on the SMG. They were very problematic, even when new, and nothing is cheap to fix on a BMW.
^This. And I'm a government employee, so no 401K. I have a pension and an "employee savings plan" that contributes as much as $25 per month to my savings. No thanks, I'll invest that money in other, much more profitable ventures.
Who gets refunds? Students? People with kids? I'll be holding off to see if I owe anything this year, and then I'll buy a new roof. If there's any money left in my roof budget, maybe I'll buy a XBoxOne.
I've owned multiple BMWs. They are wonderful cars, but hardly exclusive. That's why. If I was jealous, I would still own a BMW. I sold all 3 of them, and don't feel the need to buy another right now. I think the GTI is more fun to drive than my 328 ever was. Until they make it...