Finally got a new car...

[theogt]

To me, spending that much money on a car that is going to depreciate in value so quickly doesn't make sense. I honestly got no more enjoyment out of driving my BMW than I did the Nissan Sentra I had before it. I'm just saying that I'd rather spend the money on other things. Some people are really into cars and enjoy what the higher end cars bring. To each his own, I'm just providing my own opinion.

Do you buy the cheapest of everything? Or is it just that luxury cars in particular are beyond your price tolerance?

If someone gets enjoyment out of being a miser-type, I thinks that's fine. But others don't.

 

[RamziD]

Do you buy the cheapest of everything? Or is it just that luxury cars in particular are beyond your price tolerance?

If someone gets enjoyment out of being a miser-type, I thinks that's fine. But others don't.

What exactly makes me a miser-type or cheap? That I don't think it's worth it to pay the type of money for luxury cars? Like I said, to each his own, but I'd rather spend it on other things.

 

[theogt]

What exactly makes me a miser-type or cheap? That I don't think it's worth it to pay the type of money for luxury cars? Like I said, to each his own, but I'd rather spend it on other things.

No offense, but you spent $27k on the cheapest car BMW offers. Let's not pretend like youve had the full luxury experience and know better than others. I might agree that a stripped down low-end BMW is no better than a well equipped Honda or the like.

 

[RamziD]

No offense, but you spent $27k on the cheapest car BMW offers. Let's not pretend like youve had the full luxury experience and know better than others. I might agree that a stripped down low-end BMW is no better than a well equipped Honda or the like.

Ok, big baller. Go buy all the luxury cars you want. I was just offering my opinion. Cars don't really float my boat like they do for you I guess. Like I said, I'd spend my money in different ways.

 

[ZeroClub]

After months of deciding,I think I made the right choice.

You did your homework. I bet you did make the right choice. Enjoy!

 

[theogt]

Ok, big baller. Go buy all the luxury cars you want. I was just offering my opinion. Cars don't really float my boat like they do for you I guess. Like I said, I'd spend my money in different ways.

Dude you're the one that came in the thread trashing others for making bad "investments". I'm just pointing out that what you bought is very different from what the OP bought so your personal experience shouldn't affect his (or someone else's) analysis.

 

[Eskimo]

I kind of agree with theo here.

A 328i is far from luxury.

I also understand Ram - if cars aren't your thing go econobox and spend your money elsewhere or just save it for retirement, etc.

In the end we're all gonna be dust so try to enjoy your life.

 

[Frozen700]

Audi's Own...period.

The car I'm about 2 get in 2 months

My Dream Car in a year or so the R8!!!!

 

[theogt]

I just can't get into Audis. They have started making some prettier cars (historically very boring cars), so I can understand why people like them. But the interiors seem poorly made to me, not up to standards of a BMW or MB. And, of course, the performance just isn't on par with BMWs.

 

[Eskimo]

I just can't get into Audis. They have started making some prettier cars (historically very boring cars), so I can understand why people like them. But the interiors seem poorly made to me, not up to standards of a BMW or MB. And, of course, the performance just isn't on par with BMWs.

I have a Bimmer and prefer them for the drive but Audis have very nice interiors. They are known for great interior design.

It was neck and neck for me last time - A6 may be my replacement car in another 3 or 4 years.

 

[theogt]

I have a Bimmer and prefer them for the drive but Audis have very nice interiors. They are known for great interior design.

It was neck and neck for me last time - A6 may be my replacement car in another 3 or 4 years.

I think the designs typically are fine, they just seem less well made when I'm in them. Maybe I'm way off base, that's just been my perception.

 

[Route 66]

It was a 2009 328i that I bought in September 2010. It was 2.7% financing over 72 months. I got a good deal...$27K, but it was not worth it in my opinion. It's not only the price, though, it's the maintenance which can end up being very costly.

Ah, gotcha.

 

[Route 66]

Or you can buy a non-refined weekend car like my SRT.

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[justbob]

Nice car Juck --but I think I will stay with my 5.9 cummings diesel dodge truck. Got 250,000 on my 99 2500 and 100,000 on my 2006 3500 dually.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I've realized that a car is the worst investment you can make. It never appreciates in value. I bought a BMW this year, but I'm going to trade it in now. I got no added enjoyment from driving a "luxury" car, so I think I'll save $100 per month and buy something like a Honda Accord or Hyundai Sonata.

You don't buy a luxury car, you lease them. You also do not lease non-luxury cars, you buy them.

Leasing a non-luxury car, you are seriously screwing yourself value wise. Buying a luxury car and you are doing the same. (I'm talking about new cars here, not used) Luxury cars aren't quite as luxurious when they are 5+ years old as newer luxury cars. You pay double the price to drive an older luxury car 3+ years from now.

My monthly lease payment on my wife's 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic with the panoramic roof. $448 / month for three years. I didn't pay anything down and no security deposit. The trick to getting awesome deals like that is waiting until the dealerships put on big sales and having really good credit. Combine those two things and you can get luxury cars for less than some non-luxury cars.

Non-Luxury cars = value buys
Luxury cars = value lease. (with great credit and dealerships sale)

btw, I waited a month for my first Mercedes. (2006 CLK350) It was literally still on a boat on the Atlantic when I bought it. I had to wait about two weeks for the C300. When we bought it, it was still in US Customs in Baltimore. Some of the best deals are on cars the dealership doesn't have on the lot.

 

[georgia]

Indeed, car becomes very important especially now that we are living in a fast paced world. When I wanted a new car in Dallas, I was able to go to a dealership and ask them to help me find a family-friendly car. I needed it to be inexpensive and full of benefits. Dealerships were able to help me find everything that I wanted with the Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata is the ideal every day family-car that I love. I got help at Dallas Sonata Dealerships finding the car dealership that fit me best.

 

[trickblue]

I've realized that a car is the worst investment you can make. It never appreciates in value. I bought a BMW this year, but I'm going to trade it in now. I got no added enjoyment from driving a "luxury" car, so I think I'll save $100 per month and buy something like a Honda Accord or Hyundai Sonata.

Look into the Hyundai Genesis... best car on the market...

 

[JonJon]

I'm a BMW man myself. Thought about switching to Audi, but just couldn't do it. Probably will be a BMW owner for life. It's probably time for a new upgrade, but it still rides as smooth as day one as has low mileage. Still might upgrade next year sometime. Here's mine:

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[silverbear]

I think I'll drive American, thank you very much...