Ullo forum.
So lets assume I know the risks, the potential money-pit and associated tears and blood of buying an older, used Luxo-barge in NZ and get to the "how"?! Having been bloody boring for most of my life and living in safe, sensible jap saloons or 4x4s, my looming mid-life crisis is pushing me to at least try something interesting/different for a change.
The sorts of thing I am considering would be 2006-2008 Bimmer 540i or a Mercedes E500.
On the more ludicrous side, perhaps even a 2006/7 S-Class Merc (lol etc...)
Probably avoid the Audi and Jag equivalents from around this time as I understand they are worse than their peers for failures and running costs.
If I were to tread this daft path, does anyone have any experience (other than DON'T DO IT!) as to recommended dealers, cars/models/years, warranties, parts-dealers, maintenance tips etc?
Budget would like top out around the 20k-ish mark if relevant...
Cheers peeps!