Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

roadburner

stickguy said:

Now, i do like this one. fewer miles, less money. Probably because of a bump on the carfax. But, if it checks out, I will take the discount on it and be good. At this price point, could just buy it and hang on, financing instead of leasing. I also love the color combo.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/686841717/overview/

You probably know this, but the 3er GT has a stretched wheelbase so there's a bit more legroom in the rear seat.

28firefighter

Regarding the Q40, I'm pretty sure they stopped offering rear-park assist - though that might have been 2015 (my coworker has one and it only has a backup camera even though it is otherwise loaded up). Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of.

jpp75

nyccarguy said:

That's the dealer I'm stalking the Black one with 11K miles. I do like the White, but not with the STONE interior. Light grey will not be my friend. I really like the Black/Black (I know most of you detest it). I also really like the Slate Blue Color with the Black Interior.

http://www.devaninfiniti.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2013-INFINITI-G37_Sedan-x_AWD-Fairfield-CT/2856046493

I'm not sure what the in service date is on this one is. It is Blue, with 18K miles. It has the Navigation system. They are asking $23,490 for it.

They also have a 2015 Q40 AWD with 12K miles asking $23,990 with Navigation.

http://www.devaninfiniti.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2015-INFINITI-Q40-AWD-Fairfield-CT/2726041973

Mine was the Slate Blue color but had the Stone interior. I loved the color of the car.

fintail

Just like my family. Maybe she can keep things down to a dull roar

One thing to watch out for with these G/FX, if one is concerned about such things, is ex-rentals - I remember National and I think Hertz had a number of them in the fleet, especially late in the model run.

nyccarguy said:

2 Boys and a girl. She wants to play hockey like her brothers do. FXs seem to hold their value pretty well. They didn't produce nearly as many FX35/37 as they did G37.

stickguy

I love the slate blue. But if you really like black over black, the 2015 looks like a better deal. That is basically just a g37 rebadged, right? Still well equipped. I forgot those even existed. Hmmm.

graphicguy

nyccarguy said:

stickguy said:

OK, I really like this one. Should work for you Bradd. low miles, and based on carfax, you will have about 3 full years warranty, unlimited miles, so if doing 20K/year, you will be good right up to about 80K, and by then, should be paid off. Then another 3 years no payment driving, getting you to about 140,000.

given that they are only asking 22K, I wonder what you can get it for? Get it down to 20, and do it! I'm sure the wife will understand.

I now think that something like this is probably the way I should go. Until I change my mind again. Though I would probably use my local guy, and skip the CPO upcharge.

http://www.pepeinfiniti.com/certified/Infiniti/2013-Infiniti-G37x-white-plains-44bff78e0a0e0ae8490a3e228cefd9bd.htm

I did some searching down here. for a nice car, low miles, lots of warranty, and loaded up with the premium and navi, this unit is easily the best listed unit price wise.

That's the dealer I'm stalking the Black one with 11K miles. I do like the White, but not with the STONE interior. Light grey will not be my friend. I really like the Black/Black (I know most of you detest it). I also really like the Slate Blue Color with the Black Interior.

http://www.devaninfiniti.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2013-INFINITI-G37_Sedan-x_AWD-Fairfield-CT/2856046493

I'm not sure what the in service date is on this one is. It is Blue, with 18K miles. It has the Navigation system. They are asking $23,490 for it.

They also have a 2015 Q40 AWD with 12K miles asking $23,990 with Navigation.

http://www.devaninfiniti.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2015-INFINITI-Q40-AWD-Fairfield-CT/2726041973

I like both of those. Probably be more interested in the G, given the color.

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

I love the slate blue. But if you really like black over black, the 2015 looks like a better deal. That is basically just a g37 rebadged, right? Still well equipped. I forgot those even existed. Hmmm.

Yup. A re-badged G37

nyccarguy

Michaell said:

BTW, I've stopped looking at all the G37 links that have been posted.

Every time I see one I think ... 'gosh, that would work really well for me'.

As noted in another thread, I've been playing with the "S" mode in my Jetta -it does make the car scoot a bit better, especially from a dead stop.

There are a lot of these out there. Makes for a buyer's market. Come join @qbrozen & @graphicguy

Michaell

nyccarguy said:

Michaell said:

BTW, I've stopped looking at all the G37 links that have been posted.

Every time I see one I think ... 'gosh, that would work really well for me'.

As noted in another thread, I've been playing with the "S" mode in my Jetta -it does make the car scoot a bit better, especially from a dead stop.

There are a lot of these out there. Makes for a buyer's market. Come join @qbrozen & @graphicguy

Oh, I'm sure there are a bunch of G37x's here in Colorado - they are quite popular. I just don't want to tempt myself since I'm just 6 months into a 36 month lease.

Michaell

Oops!

http://jalopnik.com/bmw-has-at-least-one-quality-control-inspector-who-play-1793020065

corvette

I prefer a navy blue rather than the slate. With an ivory interior. 

breld

28firefighter said:

These G37s are a really good bargain. Why would one spend $20k on a new civic when they could get one of these?  My guess is the reliability has to be similar. 

I'm sure we've all been in the situation where someone comes to us (as car enthusiasts) for advice, but they are dead set on buying new, fearing what others may have done to a car. I generally suggest what one could get on the used market for the same price, but never push the concept - people generally want what they want.

Having said that, I traded in a very nice used 535i xdrive for a new Mazda3 a couple years ago. By most objective standards, the BMW was by far the nicer car, but I just wanted something like the Mazda at the time.

stickguy

Depending on my mood at the time, a killer deal on a 2015 Q40 at the end of the year might be in my future. I really want to eventually be payment free.

With my usage, good candidate to get a higher miles one at a big discount.

stickguy

Explained my latest scheme to my daughter today. She was fully onboard with looking. Liked the idea of not having too many major events right after graduating. But we have many variations of timing, and could probably car share if needed.

Would help my planning if I knew if, when and where I was moving!

nyccarguy

stickguy said:

Depending on my mood at the time, a killer deal on a 2015 Q40 at the end of the year might be in my future. I really want to eventually be payment free. With my usage, good candidate to get a higher miles one at a big discount.

There really doesn't seem to be a massive price Delta for the higher mileage cars.  Maybe non CPO from "your" dealer are less expensive.

stickguy

I would do non-cpo most likely. Especially if under factory warranty for a bit. At least on an Infiniti.

28firefighter

I would not, personally, value an Infiniti CPO too much higher over a non-CPO. They're reliable cars.

jpp75

stickguy said:

I would do non-cpo most likely. Especially if under factory warranty for a bit. At least on an Infiniti.

Agreed, plus the G37/Q40 was built forever so these last models had all the issues pretty much sorted out.

stickguy

Was looking at options for my daughter. I think she would like a CX3. Good size for her. She is small and doesn't like big cars!

tbirdmarco

@breld Thank you

tbirdmarco

@Michaell Thank you yes so tuff. kills me when they are around my age with a lot of life to go. glad she did survive cancer so glad to hear.

tbirdmarco

@Michaell thanks for the update on your kitchen sounds like an win win for you nice.

tbirdmarco

@stickguy that is an good option for your daughter. roge sport the one that is cumming out soon to as whell regular roge. cx5 to posabally. crv or that other smaller one that Honda makes. there is also sum small Toyota SUV cumming out in the summer to as whell. going to see the link I saw the other day about that last one. have to think of sum mor.

tbirdmarco

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouUB007EzQ

tbirdmarco

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2pNp9gmc8jQ

tbirdmarco

@stickguy also for your daughter. Hyundai Tooson Kia sportage Ascape New small SUVs from gm cumming out no I am leaving sum out still lol. anyone elce chime in on what elce I am leaving out.

Sandman6472

Yes, it was an auto tranny Spark. If I had to get any Spark, I'd spring for the most equipped model they have so at least it looked o k, has to have alloys though. But compared to your Soul, I just know y'all will not be happy. For what they are, the Soul is a really good vehicle, something I shoulda looked at before I bought the Tucson. I've driven a few new 2017's at work and like them even more now with the updated infotainment system. I really think that Hyundai/Kia are producing some very nice vehicles now and they seem to be like Honda and Toyota were back in their heyday of the 90's. I know the resale is weak still but they make some damn fine vehicles! If I didn't like German cars so much now, I'd be buying a Hyundai/Kia product!

The Sandman

tbirdmarco

Good night all will be on mor tomero night.

stickguy

one nice thing is that companies are coming out with a flood of new compact and sub compact CUVs now. And we have another year to go, so will be even more options.

going to be fun to look!

tifighter

I'm liking this next-gen XC60 that's being shown in Geneva. You just know that the next S60/V60 is going to be nice too...

stickguy

just saw that today. Probably going to be quite nice. The spy shots of the XC40 were also intriguing.

28firefighter

I really like the new XC60. Looks like a good fit for when the X1 lease is up. 

nyccarguy

Guess who stopped by the Infiniti dealer on the way home from work tonight?

corvette

tifighter said:

I'm liking this next-gen XC60 that's being shown in Geneva.

Me too. I'm sure it's a great vehicle, but I just can't warm up to the styling of the new XC90. The first-gen XC60 looked better than the new XC90, and the new XC60 also looks better than the new XC90.

corvette

nyccarguy said:

Guess who stopped by the Infiniti dealer on the way home from work tonight?

But did you come home with anything?

stickguy

did you buy the white one for me? That was sweet of you.

You'll enjoy the Infiniti. Not even a bad financial move really. Most likely over the next few years, depreciation could be the same. and if you got the 11K miles one, you just bought yourself another year of driving, right?

28firefighter

nyccarguy said:

Guess who stopped by the Infiniti dealer on the way home from work tonight?

Punch?

jpp75

@Marcothecarguy1986 I echo the condolences offered here. It's always tough to lose someone so young, it reminds us how fragile life is.

jpp75

tifighter said:

I'm liking this next-gen XC60 that's being shown in Geneva. You just know that the next S60/V60 is going to be nice too...

I was a big fan of the S60 (now with the ex) and how it drove. Still not sold on long-term reliability but perfect for a lease.

jpp75

stickguy said:

did you buy the white one for me? That was sweet of you.

You'll enjoy the Infiniti. Not even a bad financial move really. Most likely over the next few years, depreciation could be the same. and if you got the 11K miles one, you just bought yourself another year of driving, right?

I agree that it's really not a bad financial move, especially considering how much you would enjoy driving it.

Here's hoping there's a punch behind this post.

stickguy

all this Infiniti talk has me rethinking my plans. I discussed some of my schemes with my daughter today. She is on board for looking. She is my partner in that. She did point out other options, such as sharing a car next summer.

anyway, plan of the moment is to find a used car for myself in the winter but one that if needed, can transfer over to the princess the following summer. Putting me back in the market. Or that I could keep for a while if she ends up moving to a different option for herself. Key will be picking a price point to stay under. Basically needs to be something that would be reasonable for a 1st car out of college for a new job, but that is good for potentially a 40 mile each way daily commute.

so, for no particular reason, I picked $15,000. Seems fair. Criteria is slightly fluid. She wants Navi, but could just go cell instead if need be. Heated seats, but if cloth, negotiable. I want a moonroof and no hands entry and pushbutton start. So most likely, I just created an option pool of, approximately, zero options. But, will do what I can to cobble something together. Or hell, just up the budget to get into a G37!

a few random options that could qualify.

I couldn't make myself do it. and would be stuck, because she wouldn't take over the payments!

http://www.turnersvilleautomall.com/detail-2014-toyota-camry-le-used-15966439.html

Well, pretty new. But skimpy equipped. I ain't cheating myself!

http://www.turnersvilleautomall.com/detail-2016-chevrolet-cruze_limited-4dr_sedan_automatic_lt_w_slash_1lt-used-16003786.html

at least has a moonroof and bunwarmers. But I don't think either one of us wants this generation.

http://www.turnersvilleautomall.com/detail-2013-hyundai-elantra-4dr_sedan_automatic_limited-used-16019573.html

This is interesting. would work for me.

http://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Honda/2013-Honda-Accord+Cpe-Cherry+Hill+NJ-f8c8fc610a0e0ae73626230331b917cc.htm?searchDepth=4:30

stickguy

jpp5862 said:

stickguy said:

did you buy the white one for me? That was sweet of you.

You'll enjoy the Infiniti. Not even a bad financial move really. Most likely over the next few years, depreciation could be the same. and if you got the 11K miles one, you just bought yourself another year of driving, right?

I agree that it's really not a bad financial move, especially considering how much you would enjoy driving it.

Here's hoping there's a punch behind this post.

I could support this. And likely so would his wife, because it won't really change much $ wise. Loan about the same, maybe 1 year longer. But a car with fewer miles, that he really can keep a good 6 years (and will probably have to). Needs to drive something, so why not? This would be at most a minor, almost lateral, move.

Now, different story if he came home with a new car on a $600/month lease!

jpp75

stickguy said:

I could support this. And likely so would his wife, because it won't really change much $ wise. Loan about the same, maybe 1 year longer. But a car with fewer miles, that he really can keep a good 6 years (and will probably have to). Needs to drive something, so why not? This would be at most a minor, almost lateral, move.

Now, different story if he came home with a new car on a $600/month lease!

Plus it's something she can drive, is great in the snow and stylish......now that I'm thinking it through she may end up taking the G37x from @nyccarguy and leave him with the Pilot.

stickguy

man, that would certainly be a real kick in the teeth.

also a reason my wife is afraid to trade in her car on something fancy. She suspects I will just snag it from her. Though if we can get by with one, really doesn't matter much.

stickguy

oh, and most important with that infiniti? His new snow tires will fit! I can't remember though if he bought wheels with them on not.

Michaell

Kitchen update - approval for $1000 in gift cards. Paperwork to be emailed tomorrow.

stickguy

good deal to me. Pretty soon you won't even remember that the knobs aren't the way you originally planned. plus the doors will open just fine.

stickguy

So, Bradd drops that teaser, and goes off the grid? Teasing like that, harsh!

jpp75

stickguy said:

So, Bradd drops that teaser, and goes off the grid? Teasing like that, harsh!

He's probably still in F&I.

stickguy

or peeling the fry pan off his scalp?