Author Topic: Must...resist...urge... (Read 19936 times)

mmret · « **on:** April 25, 2009, 09:03:25 pm »

http://crm.bmw.ca/content/preowned/selected_vehicles_print.aspx?VIN=LU08603

tpl · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2009, 09:10:44 pm »

He who dies in debt, dies ahead.

I didn't know Budds' was for sale.

wing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2009, 09:34:53 pm »

I REALLY like the Z4 and I haven't driven one. Hoping maybe I'll get to this year?

TopGun · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2009, 10:34:17 pm »

Auto trans aside, seeing the Budds behind it is all I needed to resist. They are brutal...must be nice to be in that position that you can care that little about customers and be successful.

Although I've never been a Z4 fan, I really like the "anything but black" interior though! What did these go for new? I tried the BMW.ca configure tool...but it's got the new model in there...and there's no pricing.

Now I find this is tempting....a 2000 NSX-T...less than 30,000 km on it...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=261426852&dealer_id=64071369&model=NSX&style_flag=1&start_year=1981&search_type=both&distance=0&end_year=2010&default_sort=priceDESC&address=14224&sort_type=priceDESC&seller_type=b&make=ACURA

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2009, 10:37:04 pm »

Saw a very nice new shape Z4 today, in a crappy champagne colour though. Still nice...

Do it mmret, I loved owning mine!

dr_spock · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2009, 10:46:13 pm »

Make sure it doesn't rattle first.

What does the GF think?

ovr50 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:23:46 pm »

Lovely in Alpine White with the red leather. I really like the Z4, a lot.

If you can do it, mmret, go for it. Be sure you want the auto tho (I'm happy with mine, very much so) but younger ppl might prefer the stick. Still.....

dorin · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:28:01 pm »

Dude, it's an automatic.

Oz · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:46:36 pm »

Ah crap, its an auto.

Lovely little car though. Loving the white on red.

Oz · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:47:56 pm »

Quote from: TopGun on April 25, 2009, 10:34:17 pm

Auto trans aside, seeing the Budds behind it is all I needed to resist. They are brutal...must be nice to be in that position that you can care that little about customers and be successful.

Did you have a bad experience with them?

mmret · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:50:03 pm »

I may have a 50k commute soon.

Loving the white on red. Grin

Yes....that colour combo is worth like $2k to me over silver on black.

articsteve · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:01:26 am »

Way over priced. You should see a good selection hit the market in May; 2002 year and up.

mmret · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:02:24 am »

Why in May?

Was the car first released in May?

Would not mind more selection.

EDIT: I think the rule of thumb in this economy is to offer $7k less than asking, no?

vdk · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:04:13 am »

Quote from: mmret on April 25, 2009, 11:50:03 pm

I may have a 50k commute soon.

Are you sure you want it then? $:-\$

mmret · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:07:56 am »

Maybe I can get the gf to trade her Civic

vdk · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:11:22 am »

Quote from: mmret on April 26, 2009, 12:07:56 am

Maybe I can get the gf to trade her Civic

If you really wanted the bimmer yes. Or trade the TSX and let her keep the Civic, so that you can take it to work.

mmret · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:12:14 am »

TSX vs. Civic was discussed....the former won in a blowout.

Actually she wants a Z4 way more than I do so yeah that's the likely route.

articsteve · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:13:36 am »

May is traditionally the month that many dudes decide to switch summer type vehicles. You will find that there will be some summer only driven private sale Z4s. Even on year round Z4s you can probably get a fairly low mileage unit in 2002 or 2003 for 20-22K.

That Budds' Z4 will be worth 10K less in a year from now in the private market. Bad deal.

mmret · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:22:33 am »

Thanks Steve..I'll keep an eye out next couple of weeks...
Not much choice right now in the trader though esp. in terms of private sale units.

Oz · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:24:34 am »

Quote from: mmret on April 26, 2009, 12:22:33 am

Thanks Steve..I'll keep an eye out next couple of weeks...
Not much choice right now in the trader though esp. in terms of private sale units.

I'd prefer to go the certified pre owned route, with an older bimmer you definitely want coverage.