Great post. Being a car guy myself I can relate to anyone wanting to drive a nice car. That being said I have a few suggestions when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, new or used. Firstly take the time to understand what you want and need from a vehicle. If all you need is basic point a to b driving I don't see the need for anything too fancy. If you can get your basic day to day driving down to a minimal cost, in turn you would have more disposable income in your pocket to put towards your dream bmw. If you want to feel like a million bucks every time you go for a ride, it doesn't have to cost a million dollars or be 500 hp to achieve that feeling your looking for. Myself i mostly buy small imports, 1.6l 4 cyl honda, toyota or nissan. As long as you change the oil every 5000k and don't completely neglect them they should last for years and years.