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13 Feb 2007, 03:31
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13 Feb 2007, 06:12
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So... just to be clear.
I have a 325xi now, 04, 18K miles. It was leased, which at the time - as self employed - made sense. Unfortunately, the payoff is substantial - $24K, and I'm just not that keen on blowing that kind of cash. I realize I could get a honda or something for $14 or $15K, or a new jetta for $17K, but I just can't find a car I like.
I test drove a two passats, a jetta, a RX330, a CRV, an accord, a murano, a cheapo jag, an old 9-5, an A4, a G35, and a bunch more I forget, and frankly, I hated them all in comparison, cept maybe the X3/A4 I tried out the other day. That's of course, not too surprising - I mean, were comparing cheaper cars to arguably one of the best sedan's every made. In the end, I know that I'd be unhappy with any other car by comparison, and in two years I'd just find myself trading it again - meaning more loss, more sales tax, etc. The BMW I buy now I keep, and I keep for a long time.
It's a tricky decision in some ways because $24K for a 04 325xi w/ 18K is actually a pretty good price. By comparison, if you look online, it would appear that xi's with 35,000 or so miles go for that price - or in some cases, even 40,000+. So on the one hand, it seems like I SHOULD buy out the car I have - even though its a bit more than I want to spend. On the other hand, if I can get a similar 02 model for $17K - and no sales tax - I save $7,000 (with sales tax more like $9K) and still, basically, have the same car that I've fallen in love with.
So what do you guys think? Keep the car I have (325xi, 04, 18K miles) for $24K or find something less $$ but with more miles? (For instance: 02 325xi 48K miles, $19K, or say a 325i 03, 28K miles for $18K). The thing is I can buy out the 17K car free and clear - I can't afford to buy out the $24K car free and clear. That extra $200 or $300 a month in my pocket would be nice.
The other element is whether or not I need the AWD. I have several friends who have a BMW (without AWD) and drive in Chicago without and they say they are fine. Obviously, on days where its really bad, AWD or not, its probably best not to go driving all over the place. (As it so happens, today is one of those days!) Truth be told, those days are relatively rare anyway. Most streets get cleaned quickly.
So, thats my dilemma. I've been spoiled by the BMW, and although I know I can get a cheapo Jetta for $12K or something, I just cant bring myself to spend $12 to $14K on a car I really dont like, so I just keep coming back to the whole BMW thing. The only real exception to that would be an A4, which dollar-for-dollar seems like a better deal maybe. I'm not a fan of the interior which I think just looks less polished than a BMW, but black with wood finish looks pretty similar.
For instance:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/277687008.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/car/275688999.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/274332856.html
I have a 325xi now, 04, 18K miles. It was leased, which at the time - as self employed - made sense. Unfortunately, the payoff is substantial - $24K, and I'm just not that keen on blowing that kind of cash. I realize I could get a honda or something for $14 or $15K, or a new jetta for $17K, but I just can't find a car I like.
I test drove a two passats, a jetta, a RX330, a CRV, an accord, a murano, a cheapo jag, an old 9-5, an A4, a G35, and a bunch more I forget, and frankly, I hated them all in comparison, cept maybe the X3/A4 I tried out the other day. That's of course, not too surprising - I mean, were comparing cheaper cars to arguably one of the best sedan's every made. In the end, I know that I'd be unhappy with any other car by comparison, and in two years I'd just find myself trading it again - meaning more loss, more sales tax, etc. The BMW I buy now I keep, and I keep for a long time.
It's a tricky decision in some ways because $24K for a 04 325xi w/ 18K is actually a pretty good price. By comparison, if you look online, it would appear that xi's with 35,000 or so miles go for that price - or in some cases, even 40,000+. So on the one hand, it seems like I SHOULD buy out the car I have - even though its a bit more than I want to spend. On the other hand, if I can get a similar 02 model for $17K - and no sales tax - I save $7,000 (with sales tax more like $9K) and still, basically, have the same car that I've fallen in love with.
So what do you guys think? Keep the car I have (325xi, 04, 18K miles) for $24K or find something less $$ but with more miles? (For instance: 02 325xi 48K miles, $19K, or say a 325i 03, 28K miles for $18K). The thing is I can buy out the 17K car free and clear - I can't afford to buy out the $24K car free and clear. That extra $200 or $300 a month in my pocket would be nice.
The other element is whether or not I need the AWD. I have several friends who have a BMW (without AWD) and drive in Chicago without and they say they are fine. Obviously, on days where its really bad, AWD or not, its probably best not to go driving all over the place. (As it so happens, today is one of those days!) Truth be told, those days are relatively rare anyway. Most streets get cleaned quickly.
So, thats my dilemma. I've been spoiled by the BMW, and although I know I can get a cheapo Jetta for $12K or something, I just cant bring myself to spend $12 to $14K on a car I really dont like, so I just keep coming back to the whole BMW thing. The only real exception to that would be an A4, which dollar-for-dollar seems like a better deal maybe. I'm not a fan of the interior which I think just looks less polished than a BMW, but black with wood finish looks pretty similar.
For instance:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/277687008.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/car/275688999.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/274332856.html
13 Feb 2007, 07:00
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Just a suggestion but check in to '05 and '06 Saab 9-2x's. My guess is you can get one with somewhat low miles for 12,000-18,000 (depending on extras). It is all wheel drive (good in snow), has good pick up (the aero version is a rocket), handles well (good city driving), and has a great deal of cargo space. It's a perfect car for Chicago.
