Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

ab348

In truth, he probably did her a favor getting her out of a 12 year-old Accent, despite the low miles.

graphicguy

@Sandman6472 ....well, that sucks. I guess the good news is, there’s a punch in the near future. The bad news is that’s an expense that probably wasn’t planned.

nyccarguy

I saw a white Hyundai Elantra Sport this AM. Looked sharp. Sounded like the exhaust was crackling too. This is what you had @stickguy, right?

suydam

That’s too bad. A 12 year old Accent can’t be worth much more than that though. She might want to consider a vehicle that holds its value better. OTOH an Accent is pretty cheap to own.

qbrozen

Less than 50k miles, but what was that new? Like $12k? I've advised they need at least $5k payout, so that's $7k depreciation over 12 years. Tough to beat that.

marcogallo1986

@ondrays3 yes yes, I’m personally a very patient person, life is not perfect cars break it is what it is. But to each his own.

marcogallo1986

Joyce stressing yourself out being impatient and getting all worked up that’s a little like it’s done. Which can make you sick.

marcogallo1986

@ Send man, sorry to hear the bad news but everything happens for a reason and good but he’s OK that’s the main thing. What’s the bluebook value on that car? Have a fun trip going over there today!

stickguy

nyccarguy said:

I saw a white Hyundai Elantra Sport this AM. Looked sharp. Sounded like the exhaust was crackling too. This is what you had @stickguy, right?

Yup. It could deliver a nice burble.

stickguy

qbrozen said:

Less than 50k miles, but what was that new? Like $12k? I've advised they need at least $5k payout, so that's $7k depreciation over 12 years. Tough to beat that.

Exactly. Would have cost more to own a civic say. That’s what, $50/month?

stickguy

Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

qbrozen

stickguy said:

Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

Is that with tax?
I have yet to fully open Rodo. It wants my SS# and I'm not liking that.

tjc78

Yeah why does it need SS#? Just ask for estimated credit score or disclaimer any ads with the min score for the deal.

stickguy

I had to register since I almost bought a car through there, and upload license, etc. I thought you could just use it without all that.

And yes, that is complete and all in. Hit “lease this car” and do the paperwork.

venture

qbrozen said:

stickguy said:

Finally saw a good deal pop up on Rodo (the former Honcker). Honda Ridgeline sport. 39 month, 12k miles/year. MSRP $33,xxx. $289 DAS/$289 per month.

Is that with tax?
I have yet to fully open Rodo. It wants my SS# and I'm not liking that.

Try giving it any number.

xwesx

ab348 said:

In truth, he probably did her a favor getting her out of a 12 year-old Accent, despite the low miles.

Agreed. She lucked out, TBH. She would have never seen that kind of money out of it if she sold or traded it.

stickguy

private sale, maybe. But I doubt they would have gone that route s would have been getting hosed on a trade.

nyccarguy

You’ve inspired me to open up the RODO app for the 1st time in who knows how many months. They’ve currently got a $38K 2020 TLX w Tech (4cyl) for $388/ month for 36/15K & just $388 DAS.

Sandman6472

So much paperwork. Went to take tag off and clean it out. Don't look too bad really! But, really not worth fixing. Looks like she's going to get another Accent and be done with it.

marcogallo1986

@ Stick guy, not a bad deal on that truck go for it Lol or the wife.

marcogallo1986

@ send man, glad the car is all cleaned out and yes she’ll be done with it and move on to something better, yes not worth fixing agreed. She got her money worth out of it. Another accent, he whatever she likes and can afford.

marcogallo1986

Good morning everyone happy happy Friday. Hope everyone had a good week.

nyccarguy

I'm also open to one of the crazy Volvo S60 deals too. Those are A LOT of car for the money.

You definitely have to work hard for those or go through a broker. There aren't more S60s on the road because if you walk into a dealership, they probably quote you a payment in the $5s or low $6s depending on what you want your drive off to be.

tjc78

My negotiations started near $600 for a model less equipped than what I have.

You have to be educated to get a deal on one of these. Knowing which trim is key as the base momentum doesn’t lease as well as the R or Inscription

It took me 7-8 dealers before I found the one who hit the number. I also had to walk them through how I came up with my payment. The finance guy flat out said “we don’t see these in the 4’s without money down”

graphicguy

tjc78 said:

My negotiations started near $600 for a model less equipped than what I have.

You have to be educated to get a deal on one of these. Knowing which trim is key as the base momentum doesn’t lease as well as the R or Inscription

It took me 7-8 dealers before I found the one who hit the number. I also had to walk them through how I came up with my payment. The finance guy flat out said “we don’t see these in the 4’s without money down”

Remind me, is your engine the 250HP or the 300HP?

tjc78

It’s the T6 300 ish HP. Moves out very well. Quickest car I’ve owned for sure.

28firefighter

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.

tjc78

That’s a nice one there. Great color combo

Are BMWs of that era easily upgraded to an aftermarket touch screen radio? I just couldn’t imagine driving something without that stuff.

When I still had the 04 MGM having a modern touchscreen made the car so much more enjoyable.

28firefighter

tjc78 said:

That’s a nice one there. Great color combo

Are BMWs of that era easily upgraded to an aftermarket touch screen radio? I just couldn’t imagine driving something without that stuff.

When I still had the 04 MGM having a modern touchscreen made the car so much more enjoyable.

There are some aftermarkets but I’m happy in a car like this to have an Aux port.

breld

28firefighter said:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.

Yeah, that is very nice with the mystic blue over natural brown. Miles aren't bad and can't beat the maintenance records.

But I would think $10-11k would be a generous price for an enthusiast. So his $13,750 is hard to take.

28firefighter

I'm thinking real world its probably $9-10k given the color combo and maintenance, pushing to $11k for the right person. At this mileage, it isn't a collectors item, it is a driver.

stickguy

love that one. but man, what a list of expensive repairs. I guess though that is the way to buy it. Can' be much left on the car not replaced in the last few years!

but I gotta wonder about this one. who in their right mind would replace a tranny, but not put in a new clutch at the same time? unless they screwed it up and it failed.

New transmission on 8/13/18 at 115,707
Clutch, flywheel, and driveshaft replaced on 10/11/18 at 118,473

28firefighter

I find that less interesting than the fact that while nearly every major area has been hit, the missed spots are (1) VANOS, (2) Valve Cover Gasket, (3) Fuel Pump.

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7019444048.html

My want for this is strong. It is no doubt overpriced, even considering the color combination and the laundry list of maintenance done recently. But man, this checks all the right boxes for me.

Natty brown interior is definitely cool.

The price is nuts.

New transmission, clutch, etc? Doesn't sound like it aged well.

I've done a lot of the stuff they list, but nothing as major as a transmission, and still on my original clutch at the same mileage as that one (mine is two years newer).

kyfdx

Also, he lists a lot of stuff, but doesn't say how long he has owned the car, and which owner had the work done. I'll guess that car got dumped a few times, within the last couple of years.

kyfdx

@stickguy Can' be much left on the car not replaced in the last few years!

Oh, I bet there is a lot more...

28firefighter

If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.

stickguy

I think he only listed last 3 years, so probably his ownership? so maybe that other stuff was done prior.

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.

Oh yeah... replaced the power steering?

New xenons with new lenses?

I think I'd go back and get the Viggen..

Just hang on, and you can buy mine for half that price, when @breld gives up the GTI.

kyfdx

I do wish my record keeping was that good, though.

I went down the list, and ".. oh yeah, I did that, too!"

28firefighter

kyfdx said:

28firefighter said:

If I were serious, I'd inquire. The body and interior don't look like a car that has been thrashed, but I've been fooled before.

Oh yeah... replaced the power steering?

New xenons with new lenses?

I think I'd go back and get the Viggen..

Just hang on, and you can buy mine for half that price, when @breld gives up the GTI.

You definitely have a deal on that one.

kyfdx

Geez... I love that interior.

28firefighter

kyfdx said:

Geez... I love that interior.

The blue over nut brown is gorgeous - no arguing that.

kyfdx

28firefighter said:

kyfdx said:

Geez... I love that interior.

The blue over nut brown is gorgeous - no arguing that.

I’ve seen that interior with nearly every available exterior color. There isn’t a bad combination

tjc78

Not sure I’d like it with Silver or Charcoal grey but anything else is fair game

corvette

Repair list gives me nightmares about the E39 I had.

Sandman6472

Looks like the Hyundai Accent is going to be the winner as the new addition to or stable. Now, just have to make the deal, which should happen either tomorrow or Sunday.

stickguy

at least spring for a limited to get the extra safety features. Still stickers in the 18's. Amortized over a decade, definitely worth the extra money. At minimum the SEL for alloys and nicer 7" touchscreen. Limited has a moonroof if she wants one of those.

tjc78

Without question!

stickguy

I think I should get this for my wife for Christmas. Any of you rich people want to kick in to the go fund me?

https://www.bmwofturnersville.com/inventory/used-2020-bmw-x3-xdrive30i-sports-activity-vehicle-all-wheel-drive-suv-5uxty5c09llt33202