Torn on what to do... again.
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round ii
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Torn on what to do... again.
Since I sold the NSX back in Aug 07' I've been driving around a 95' Integra. Nothing impressive, bone stock LS with 217k miles that I picked up rather cheap from the original owner. Other than some basic things that had to be fixed it's been a good vehicle, pretty reliable and paid for!
The bug is hitting again to buy a new car. My eyes are really set on a newer IS350, but I just don't want to spend the cash.
Well, I know someone in the insurance business who drives a lot. He has an Alpine White 2006 BMW 530i... Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, & Auto Trans - downside is that it has 70k miles, but it does have a 100k mile warranty! We did a quick appraisal with the dealership as he's looking at getting into a new 535i. With the current market and it's mileage we are only going to give him $16,500 on trade. Told him that I'd give him a grand more, upping it to $17,500 and take the trade off his hands.
I'm not sure if I want to do it though... BMW has never really been my cup of tea, especially not the 5 Series. That's a lot of car for a little guy.
Trade-In Value : $18,155 (Good Condition)
Private Party Value : $20,015 (Good Condition)
Retail Value : $24,215
If I finance $17,500 at 6.5% (NFCU) for 60 months I'm looking at $342/month. Also, insurance goes up from what I'm currently paying $29/month.
What's everyone else's input on it?
The bug is hitting again to buy a new car. My eyes are really set on a newer IS350, but I just don't want to spend the cash.
Well, I know someone in the insurance business who drives a lot. He has an Alpine White 2006 BMW 530i... Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, & Auto Trans - downside is that it has 70k miles, but it does have a 100k mile warranty! We did a quick appraisal with the dealership as he's looking at getting into a new 535i. With the current market and it's mileage we are only going to give him $16,500 on trade. Told him that I'd give him a grand more, upping it to $17,500 and take the trade off his hands.
I'm not sure if I want to do it though... BMW has never really been my cup of tea, especially not the 5 Series. That's a lot of car for a little guy.
Trade-In Value : $18,155 (Good Condition)
Private Party Value : $20,015 (Good Condition)
Retail Value : $24,215
If I finance $17,500 at 6.5% (NFCU) for 60 months I'm looking at $342/month. Also, insurance goes up from what I'm currently paying $29/month.
What's everyone else's input on it?
Last edited by Black Nugget; Nov 21, 2008 at 01:52 PM.
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round ii
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Re: Torn on what to do... again.
That's the only thing I'm nervous about, would I like it? Most test drives are only for a few miles which make you love the vehicle's features over what you currently have, but after a couple months of ownership you're bored with it. You know how I do better than most... I go through cars pretty damn quick.
da dragva kokopelli
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Re: Torn on what to do... again.
well yakno i take charitys on integras all day.
but if the cars sell easy, incase you do decide its not for you, id say do it.
but again, just because you have the itch also dosent mean act, no one can die from a itch..... but thats coming from my personal experiences of everything i get something the week after a better deal comes up.... and i miss out.....
but im mostly for it.
<3 you
but if the cars sell easy, incase you do decide its not for you, id say do it.
but again, just because you have the itch also dosent mean act, no one can die from a itch..... but thats coming from my personal experiences of everything i get something the week after a better deal comes up.... and i miss out.....
but im mostly for it.
<3 you
Jive Turkey
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Re: Torn on what to do... again.
a 530 is hardly an invigorating ride, especially if youve owned an nsx. but money wise thats a damn good deal for you, I don't think you would have trouble making money off it.
Last edited by POS DSM; Nov 21, 2008 at 01:57 PM.
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Re: Torn on what to do... again.
Since I sold the NSX back in Aug 07' I've been driving around a 95' Integra. Nothing impressive, bone stock LS with 217k miles that I picked up rather cheap from the original owner. Other than some basic things that had to be fixed it's been a good vehicle, pretty reliable and paid for!
The bug is hitting again to buy a new car. My eyes are really set on a newer IS350, but I just don't want to spend the cash.
Well, I know someone in the insurance business who drives a lot. He has an Alpine White 2006 BMW 530i... Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, & Auto Trans - downside is that it has 70k miles, but it does have a 100k mile warranty! We did a quick appraisal with the dealership as he's looking at getting into a new 535i. With the current market and it's mileage we are only going to give him $16,500 on trade. Told him that I'd give him a grand more, upping it to $17,500 and take the trade off his hands.
I'm not sure if I want to do it though... BMW has never really been my cup of tea, especially not the 5 Series. That's a lot of car for a little guy.
Trade-In Value : $18,155 (Good Condition)
Private Party Value : $20,015 (Good Condition)
Retail Value : $24,215
If I finance $17,500 at 6.5% (NFCU) for 60 months I'm looking at $342/month. Also, insurance goes up from what I'm currently paying $29/month.
What's everyone else's input on it?
The bug is hitting again to buy a new car. My eyes are really set on a newer IS350, but I just don't want to spend the cash.
Well, I know someone in the insurance business who drives a lot. He has an Alpine White 2006 BMW 530i... Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, & Auto Trans - downside is that it has 70k miles, but it does have a 100k mile warranty! We did a quick appraisal with the dealership as he's looking at getting into a new 535i. With the current market and it's mileage we are only going to give him $16,500 on trade. Told him that I'd give him a grand more, upping it to $17,500 and take the trade off his hands.
I'm not sure if I want to do it though... BMW has never really been my cup of tea, especially not the 5 Series. That's a lot of car for a little guy.
Trade-In Value : $18,155 (Good Condition)
Private Party Value : $20,015 (Good Condition)
Retail Value : $24,215
If I finance $17,500 at 6.5% (NFCU) for 60 months I'm looking at $342/month. Also, insurance goes up from what I'm currently paying $29/month.
What's everyone else's input on it?
ahhhh
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Re: Torn on what to do... again.
have you looked on bimmerforums to see what complaints current owners have? While it sounds like an awesome deal, how long do you think you would have to hold onto it, in order to make $ off of it? I don't see the economy springboarding back real soon. I think you sold the nsx to buy a house right? I know for certain you will get a better return on investment if you put that $17K into your house.