View Poll Results: How long do you plan to keep your car?
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How long do you plan to keep your car?
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Originally Posted by Aaron' date='Feb 9 2005, 06:18 PM
Am I correct in thinking that it doesn't have to be purchased at the time you purchase the car?
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Originally Posted by SueBMW' date='Feb 9 2005, 06:15 AM
[quote name='300TTto545' date='Feb 9 2005, 05:50 AM']Anyone who thinks that it is "financially smart" to drive a newer car needs rethink that.
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No one NEEDS a new car. People WANT a new car. Is it "financially smart" to buy expensive jewelry? Of course not. You do it for the prestige, the personal enjoyment, the "look at me" factor. You get a new car for the same reason. You have the money to do it, and you want something better. Plus, assume for a minute that you are an extremely busy executive. Your time is very valuable. It would be completely unacceptable for you to miss a meeting, etc... or be late because you had car trouble. How many times is, "I'm on the side of the road waiting for the tow truck," or "I'm stuck at the dealer waiting for my rental car to show up" going to fly as excuses? Driving a new car mitigates that risk. It is expected that once you get to a certain income level, you will use that income to purchase nicer things.
A car should never be looked at as an investment (with very rare exceptions). It is something you choose to spend your money on. The more disposable income you have, the more choices you have. No one needs a new 5 series as transportation. We could all take the bus, or drive a $1000 car. They would get us from point A to point B just the same. They may be more inconvenient, and they certainly won't get you there in style, but they accomplish the goal of transportation. If everyone looked at getting a new car as wasting money, there would be a lot less new cars on the road. And look around you-- I don't think that is happening.
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[/quote]I am surprised the fanatical guest hasn't chimed in here to accuse you of justifying your decision. You said it all very well. I will refer the Lease vs buy 545 thread to your very well wriiten post.
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Originally Posted by Canada545' date='Feb 8 2005, 10:09 AM
[quote name='530iii' date='Feb 8 2005, 10:06 AM']Until the 6yr 100k mile OOP warranty and full maintenance is up! ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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[/quote]yes, but it is not as good as the original warranty.
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I purchased mine at 6 months old ( 500 miles on clock, BMW car ), 30% off book price, including options. Its coming up to 3 years old now. I'm getting rid of it due to the amount of problems I have had with it. Bearing in mind the discount I had, it has been fairly cheap motoring for 2.5 years. But if I had to pay for the 10+ visits to the dealers it would be a different story. The car is reliable, but electronics have been a nightmare. And it is electronics which I suspect will always mean a trip to the dealers ( at vast cost ). I have looked at extended warranties but feel that the insurance companied will evade paying out for most things.
So, 3 years for me!!
So, 3 years for me!!
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Originally Posted by Uk525i' post='366862' date='Dec 13 2006, 05:14 PM
I purchased mine at 6 months old ( 500 miles on clock, BMW car ), 30% off book price, including options. Its coming up to 3 years old now. I'm getting rid of it due to the amount of problems I have had with it. Bearing in mind the discount I had, it has been fairly cheap motoring for 2.5 years. But if I had to pay for the 10+ visits to the dealers it would be a different story. The car is reliable, but electronics have been a nightmare. And it is electronics which I suspect will always mean a trip to the dealers ( at vast cost ). I have looked at extended warranties but feel that the insurance companied will evade paying out for most things.
So, 3 years for me!!
So, 3 years for me!!
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Long term for me.. I'm just going to stick with this car until I'm finished by business in the US.
Maybe I'll get another E60 in Indonesia...
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