So the day finally came where someone offered me more money for my car than what I owe on it.
I financed a bunch, and rolled some from my last car in to it. I knew I would be buried for a while, but eventually I would reach a point where I could walk away without any money out of pocket. And that day finally came.
For those who do not know me ; I work with automotive dealerships for a living. So when a local Mazda store offered me more than what I owe on my car, (ya!! trade in value) a thought ran through my head . .. "I can get out of this car and go get my BMW". So I told the GM to give me a day or two to find another car, then he can have my RX.

So I went and test drove the new 3-series. They are a great car, super nice interior, comfortable, and quick. But when I got back in my RX to drive home, I realized that it brings a smile to my face that no other car ever has. (except maybe my old RX7 gsl-se) And since I still have 2 more years worth of warranty left, I just can't bring myself to get rid of my baby.


So after 26,000 miles with ZERO problems, I am still as much in love with it as the day I drove her home.




--Beagle

 

glad you're stickin' with us!

 

How much were you offered in extra $?

 

Less than $1000 more than I owe

 

335i?

 

Ya, the 335, then they tried to pitch me on waiting a couple more months for the 135.

I love Bimmers . . . but the RX is just WAY too much fun.

 

Post them on BMWs forum and see what they say.

 

you had me scared for a moment there begl. happy to hear you are staying with the rotary.

 

have your flame suit handy

 

Tell them that you car has wings and when it hits 115 on an airport runway it actually takes off without slamming into a bunch of trees.

 

AND you can even have 3 people in the car while avoiding that tree!!!

 

I'm proud of you, Beagle. Wise choice. Always go with your heart.

I put a huge down payment on mine so I'd never owe more than what it's worth. Peace of mind, if you can swing it.

 

glad u r stayin here lots more fun to b had....

 

i had a situation where my uncle offered to trade his 2005 BMW 545i 6-speed for my 8, an 05 GT 6-speed, for a week. I took his car for a spin for an hour and came back requesting my keys back. As great as that car is, faster and more comfy than my 8 no question, it just didnt have that IT factor. It didnt make me smile and giddy inside like the 8.

i guess its true what they say about these cars having "Soul". Its not something thats evident on paper or on a drag strip. Its not something one can explain to someone who has never experienced it. i tell people all the time who rave about how their BMW's are more fun and handle better than a lil Japanese import, JUST TRY IT. I'll give my keys to anyone just to make a point.

BTW, my uncle did not want to give me my 8 back, but i insisted.

 

yup! Less then 50% LTV = peace of mind for Jedi

 

Glad you stayed. You don't really find too many of these types of stories. Most cases, the car is OK, but not extraordinary. When it comes to the RX series, a lot of people get so attached to it, they just can't stand to let go.

 

Cool dude, nice to see your keeping it.

 

Not for my broke ***.
I am the poorboy . . .remember.

J/K
I just dont like shelling out my money for something that someone else will loan me the money for. (obviously there are more factors than that, so no need for retorts to that statement)

But when I bought this car, it was actually done for financial reasons. It was cheaper than the Corolla I was lookin at. And I worked at a Toyota store at that time!!! So my cost on a XRS Corolla was more than the RX.
Here is the great part . . . my last car I owed more than what I got . . . .and the dealer stepped up HUGE on my trade. ( it was a toyota, I worked for toyota, I knew what it was worth) Yet I bought the RX for exactly what i was just offered. So for the last year and a half, I have technically still been paying on my old toyota while driving a Mazda

 

ouch...at least you stayed with the car. unless you were going to go out and pay straight cash for something, you did the right thing.

 

I couldn't agree more
Should I make that the New siggy quote?

 

So.. don't tell your girl friend that.

 

^^^^^
Remember, she is the one who has done more mods to it than I have.

 

You should buy the Access port and come out to dyno day at Captn Nemoes

 

i'm with ya - i just bought out my 8 after a 4 year lease. they were wheelin' and dealin', good trade-in value, good deal on another 8 or an ms3, and i just could NOT part with MY 8..........i love it.

 

Where are my smileys?