What if you HAD to get rid of your E9x?

stooken · 05-21-2008, 10:25 AM

what other car would you get?

hurt's to even think about downgrading. i might be heading in that direction. looking to lower my payments to the $400 range so i can help around the house.

used car rates are ridiculous. i'd have to get a used car in the low $20k range @ 6.5% to get my payments in the low-mid $400's.

OR i can lease a newer car but even the IS250 lease special starts in the mid $400's. considered that car but 204hp?

looks like an E90 335 sedan is out of the question too.

155MPH · 05-21-2008, 10:28 AM

Check out the mitsubishi Lancer

ZGirl07 · 05-21-2008, 10:30 AM

stooken · 05-21-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

Check out the mitsubishi Lancer

ok.. no

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Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

i sure hope you're laughing at the lancer comment and not my situation

TheAcAvenger · 05-21-2008, 10:33 AM

If I had to downgrade, i'd choose between a fun Z or a more practical next gen TL.

155MPH · 05-21-2008, 10:34 AM

thought you would enjoy that. But seriously, what do you really expect for 20K? You can get a nice used Z3 for 15-20K with low mileage, say a 2002 model.

stooken · 05-21-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

If I had to downgrade, i'd choose between a fun Z or a more practical next gen TL.

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

thought you would enjoy that. But seriously, what do you really expect for 20K? You can get a nice used Z3 for 15-20K with low mileage, say a 2002 model.

previous car was a s2000 so a roadster probably would not be an option for me right now.

a TL might work.

ZGirl07 · 05-21-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stooken

ok.. no

i sure hope you're laughing at the lancer comment and not my situation

why would i laugh at your situation?

lm1z · 05-21-2008, 10:42 AM

not worth buying a car. look into leasing a G37, which is around $500 a month semi-loaded. that would be a great car if you could afford payments. also, what about a new C300 merc or a 350z? all would be fun cars to have.

forgot to mention the TL or TL type s as well.

wj4 · 05-21-2008, 10:43 AM

Funny you mentioned an IS250, I'm thinking of getting rid of the car for that one. Not because of financial burden, but because it gets crazy MPG and I will need an automatic car with the stop and go traffic that I will now go through each day. My friend has one and is also getting 9-10 more MPG than my 335i. And the car is a lot more reliable than the 335i, sadly.

Yes, it's slower than dirt, but it looks cool though, heh.

DM1 · 05-21-2008, 10:43 AM

Get a Civic Coupe,... not the fastest, but still looks nice, great quality, good mpg, you can even look for an Si and that would be even better,... I'd rather have a new Civic than a 1999 Z3.

Or simply lease,.... that's even better.

stooken · 05-21-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

why would i laugh at your situation?

just checking

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Originally Posted by lm1z

not worth buying a car. look into leasing a G37, which is around $500 a month semi-loaded. that would be a great car if you could afford payments. also, what about a new C300 merc or a 350z? all would be fun cars to have.

forgot to mention the TL or TL type s as well.

not a fan of the new g37's. yes, i'm being picky but if i'm going to downgrade, i'm gonna need to really like this car or else i'll kick myself in the arse everyday.

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Originally Posted by wj4

Funny you mentioned an IS250, I'm thinking of getting rid of the car for that one. Not because of financial burden, but because it gets crazy MPG and I will need an automatic car with the stop and go traffic that I will now go through each day. My friend has one and is also getting 9-10 more MPG than my 335i. And the car is a lot more reliable than the 335i, sadly.

Yes, it's slower than dirt, but it looks cool though, heh.

my boss' daughter has the IS250 and he said it's not weak at all. keep in mind, the guy has a porsche CS and infiniti m35 which has substantially more power. supposedly the 250 gets 30mpg.

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Originally Posted by DM1

Get a Civic Coupe,... not the fastest, but still looks nice, great quality, good mpg, you can even look for an Si and that would be even better,... I'd rather have a new Civic than a 1999 Z3.

Or simply lease,.... that's even better.

back to the honda days

i'm most likely going to lease again. used car rates are just ridiculous.

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-21-2008, 10:55 AM

350z

EmPower · 05-21-2008, 11:33 AM

get the accord. At least it looks like the 5er

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 11:41 AM

Damn sorry to hear Ken.

HmMM...I would take at TL Type S...they're hella nice but that might be out of the price range as well.

soOOO

08 350z White, around 30k range...and you can still have fun with it!

stooken · 05-21-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

Damn sorry to hear Ken.

HmMM...I would take at TL Type S...they're hella nice but that might be out of the price range as well.

soOOO

08 350z White, around 30k range...and you can still have fun with it!

probably wouldn't get the TL-S but maybe a TL. leasing that will probably put me in the upper $400's.

i hate the 350z interior. already had a 2 seater so i'm not looking to go back anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by slammedbimmer

since coupe is out of the question (350Z)..
Id say go for a used G35.. I think like the supra and E46M3,
the lines of the G35 will stay nice throughout the years!

would be nice but used car rates are not attractive. i can get a newer car under warranty for about the same monthly payment.

LWL · 05-21-2008, 12:31 PM

I don't know if you still want a coupe as your commute car, but I would highly suggest you the Mini Copper S and VW Golf GTI....I love them both. They are both fun to drive, 4 seaters, some trunk spaces and good mileage.

Ben

ac1208 · 05-21-2008, 12:31 PM

audi a4? with the new model coming out, the current one's lease rates are good.

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

probably wouldn't get the TL-S but maybe a TL. leasing that will probably put me in the upper $400's.

i hate the 350z interior. already had a 2 seater so i'm not looking to go back anytime soon.

would be nice but used car rates are not attractive. i can get a newer car under warranty for about the same monthly payment.

dude, have you checked out the new Z's interior? It's actually pretty damn nice! I hated the older Z's interiors as well, plain crap when I looked at it. Now it's equipped with Bose sound system, navi, trays, leather, etcetc. it's acutally really nice.

SES_D · 05-21-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LWL

What about VW Golf GTI........you can still have fun with that car

Ben

too bad most of the owners are ...... well you know.

LWL · 05-21-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

too bad most of the owners are ...... well you know.

hahahaha, ANTI-AUDI????? That why i gave him another choice, Mini Cooper S

out4scrilla · 05-21-2008, 01:38 PM

3rd or 4gen TL

05-21-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
stooken Brigadier General Drives: E92 BSM 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 4,251 iTrader: (2)	What if you HAD to get rid of your E9x? what other car would you get? hurt's to even think about downgrading. i might be heading in that direction. looking to lower my payments to the $400 range so i can help around the house. used car rates are ridiculous. i'd have to get a used car in the low $20k range @ 6.5% to get my payments in the low-mid $400's. OR i can lease a newer car but even the IS250 lease special starts in the mid $400's. considered that car but 204hp? looks like an E90 335 sedan is out of the question too. __________________ 2010 E92 BSM 335i \| M-Sport \| ST Coils \| Linea Corse Lemans \| Cobb AP \| BMS DCI \| Cyba Tips
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05-21-2008, 10:28 AM	#2
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757, VA Posts: 3,073 iTrader: (1)	If I had to downgrade, i'd choose between a fun Z or a more practical next gen TL. __________________ 2007 E92 335i - TC Kline DA Coilovers, HPA M3 Suspension Retrofit, Quaife LSD, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, Volk TE-37s, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Forge DVs, Stett OC, RB Turbos, Procede V5, PWM Meth, Helix IC, EAS DCI, Rixster VEI, M-Tech Sides, OEM Aero Lip, Rieger Spoiler, Vorsteiner V-35 Hood, Performance Steering Wheel, Anthracite Headliner, OSS Headlights

05-21-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
155MPH Z4um Refugee Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,267 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00] 2006 911 [0.00] 2007 328XiT [0.00]	thought you would enjoy that. But seriously, what do you really expect for 20K? You can get a nice used Z3 for 15-20K with low mileage, say a 2002 model. __________________ 2006 ///M Roadster Titanium Silver / Black, Carbon Leather Interior Trim, Heated Seats, Premium Package, ZHP,3" Stubby,Stromung Exhaust 2006 Porsche 911 Black/Black

05-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#9
lm1z Major Drives: 2012 Mineral White E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (18)	not worth buying a car. look into leasing a G37, which is around $500 a month semi-loaded. that would be a great car if you could afford payments. also, what about a new C300 merc or a 350z? all would be fun cars to have. forgot to mention the TL or TL type s as well.

05-21-2008, 10:43 AM	#10
wj4 Major General Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (8)	Funny you mentioned an IS250, I'm thinking of getting rid of the car for that one. Not because of financial burden, but because it gets crazy MPG and I will need an automatic car with the stop and go traffic that I will now go through each day. My friend has one and is also getting 9-10 more MPG than my 335i. And the car is a lot more reliable than the 335i, sadly. Yes, it's slower than dirt, but it looks cool though, heh.

05-21-2008, 10:43 AM	#11
DM1 Captain Drives: E46 320i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Monterrey, Mexico. Posts: 665 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 3.0si [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2005 Renault Megane RS [0.00]	Get a Civic Coupe,... not the fastest, but still looks nice, great quality, good mpg, you can even look for an Si and that would be even better,... I'd rather have a new Civic than a 1999 Z3. Or simply lease,.... that's even better. __________________

05-21-2008, 10:55 AM	#13
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EmPower Captain Drives: in an infinite loop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 773 iTrader: (0)	get the accord. At least it looks like the 5er __________________ e92 Schwartz/Koralle Rot/Pappel Grau/ZSP/Sitzheizung Real Men drive BMW

05-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#15
SES_D pewpew! Drives: 06 gt silver E90 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF, Bay Area Posts: 20,806 iTrader: (24)	Damn sorry to hear Ken. HmMM...I would take at TL Type S...they're hella nice but that might be out of the price range as well. soOOO 08 350z White, around 30k range...and you can still have fun with it! __________________ LTBMW \| EuroProjektz

05-21-2008, 12:31 PM	#17
LWL Major Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,007 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	I don't know if you still want a coupe as your commute car, but I would highly suggest you the Mini Copper S and VW Golf GTI....I love them both. They are both fun to drive, 4 seaters, some trunk spaces and good mileage. Ben __________________

05-21-2008, 12:31 PM	#18
ac1208 Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 600 iTrader: (3)	audi a4? with the new model coming out, the current one's lease rates are good.

05-21-2008, 01:38 PM	#22
out4scrilla drive slow homie Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: durrty jerz Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	3rd or 4gen TL

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