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The new F10 is on the market next spring.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='890655' date='May 26 2009, 02:29 PM
The new F10 is on the market next spring.
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='890614' date='May 26 2009, 01:50 PM
Those upcoming expenses are nothing compared to the depreciation on the newer car 
+1...if we're really talking about money then the smart choice is to keep your 545i...im keeping mine for several more years
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Originally Posted by nikko64' post='890687' date='May 26 2009, 09:00 PM
+1...if we're really talking about money then the smart choice is to keep your 545i...im keeping mine for several more years
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I think the M3 or 335 option is a serious move. I test drove the new M3 and I felt like i was going to suffocate.
I'm not a heavy set guy or anything either, just normal/average I suppose. The 5 series provides an all around ownership experience.
You have a great sedan with handling, power, etc etc.
If you need to make a change, I say go for the M5. From what I've read, it will feel like a completely different experience from the 545i.
In the end, all of your options cost more than just maintaining your 545i. I just crossed over the 111k marker. Sure ive had some issues here and there, but overall the car is a champ. I'd rather spend a few grand a year at most keeping it in shape and milking it than go buy a car which costs more.
I guess I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I bought my other cars with super low miles also and some are approaching 200k miles.
To each their own. thats my 2 cents.
I'm not a heavy set guy or anything either, just normal/average I suppose. The 5 series provides an all around ownership experience.
You have a great sedan with handling, power, etc etc.
If you need to make a change, I say go for the M5. From what I've read, it will feel like a completely different experience from the 545i.
In the end, all of your options cost more than just maintaining your 545i. I just crossed over the 111k marker. Sure ive had some issues here and there, but overall the car is a champ. I'd rather spend a few grand a year at most keeping it in shape and milking it than go buy a car which costs more.
I guess I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I bought my other cars with super low miles also and some are approaching 200k miles.
To each their own. thats my 2 cents.
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Hmm...so if we were to look at just money, then the sensible thing to do is to hold on to the car. The trade-in value is only about 20-22K so it's worth a lot lesser than what it's worth to me, if you know what I mean....
The thought I have is this - maintainence can be a bitch though I have the extended warranty till 100K. Even with this - not everything is included. For example, the tie rods and the springs need changing and thats a 1K job. Not to mention the new tyres that will need to be bought more sooner than later. Though the car runs well at this time, I have also heard the dreaded 'clicking' noise coming from the engine a few days ago. Makes me worry about there being bigger issues and the cars value plummeting soon.
I too am a buy and hold on kinda guy which is why this makes it so much more difficult. The M3 has phenomenal reviews and didn't feel that claustrophobic to me when I drove it. The convertible, though lovely, is out because I need some kind of a trunk (for the golf clubs at least). So the coupe makes sense. The 335 is great from 0-80 but fades rapidly thereafter which (after driving the V8), makes it that much more unappealing.
What are these insurance issues people speak of? Is insuring an M that much more difficult? Note - I am not worried about tranny or SMG or diff issues with the M3 as the car will be leased and that becomes their problem!!!!
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The thought I have is this - maintainence can be a bitch though I have the extended warranty till 100K. Even with this - not everything is included. For example, the tie rods and the springs need changing and thats a 1K job. Not to mention the new tyres that will need to be bought more sooner than later. Though the car runs well at this time, I have also heard the dreaded 'clicking' noise coming from the engine a few days ago. Makes me worry about there being bigger issues and the cars value plummeting soon.
I too am a buy and hold on kinda guy which is why this makes it so much more difficult. The M3 has phenomenal reviews and didn't feel that claustrophobic to me when I drove it. The convertible, though lovely, is out because I need some kind of a trunk (for the golf clubs at least). So the coupe makes sense. The 335 is great from 0-80 but fades rapidly thereafter which (after driving the V8), makes it that much more unappealing.
What are these insurance issues people speak of? Is insuring an M that much more difficult? Note - I am not worried about tranny or SMG or diff issues with the M3 as the car will be leased and that becomes their problem!!!!
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Originally Posted by za3879' post='890700' date='May 26 2009, 03:19 PM
I think the M3 or 335 option is a serious move. I test drove the new M3 and I felt like i was going to suffocate.
I'm not a heavy set guy or anything either, just normal/average I suppose. The 5 series provides an all around ownership experience.
You have a great sedan with handling, power, etc etc.
If you need to make a change, I say go for the M5. From what I've read, it will feel like a completely different experience from the 545i.
In the end, all of your options cost more than just maintaining your 545i. I just crossed over the 111k marker. Sure ive had some issues here and there, but overall the car is a champ. I'd rather spend a few grand a year at most keeping it in shape and milking it than go buy a car which costs more.
I guess I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I bought my other cars with super low miles also and some are approaching 200k miles.
To each their own. thats my 2 cents.
I'm not a heavy set guy or anything either, just normal/average I suppose. The 5 series provides an all around ownership experience.
You have a great sedan with handling, power, etc etc.
If you need to make a change, I say go for the M5. From what I've read, it will feel like a completely different experience from the 545i.
In the end, all of your options cost more than just maintaining your 545i. I just crossed over the 111k marker. Sure ive had some issues here and there, but overall the car is a champ. I'd rather spend a few grand a year at most keeping it in shape and milking it than go buy a car which costs more.
I guess I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I bought my other cars with super low miles also and some are approaching 200k miles.
To each their own. thats my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by nikko64' post='890687' date='May 26 2009, 12:00 PM
+1...if we're really talking about money then the smart choice is to keep your 545i...im keeping mine for several more years
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='890760' date='May 26 2009, 04:50 PM
Life is far too short to always make the sensible choice. If we did, we'd all be driving a Camry.
