I couldn't do it
03-27-2008, 12:47 PM
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I couldn't do it
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
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
03-27-2008, 12:49 PM
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glad you're stickin' with us!
03-27-2008, 01:46 PM
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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.
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.
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03-27-2008, 02:55 PM
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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.
03-27-2008, 03:17 PM
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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 
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03-27-2008, 03:22 PM
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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
while driving a Mazda
03-27-2008, 03:28 PM
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I couldn't agree more
Should I make that the New siggy quote?
03-27-2008, 09:42 PM
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The RX-8 is missed
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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?