05-28-2020, 04:11 PM | #41 | |
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Have you happened to check insurance costs of 2 cars vs 1? I was very surprised how much adding cars costs even when you have more cars than drivers. Will your son be on your policy or your ex's?
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05-28-2020, 04:19 PM | #42 |
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05-28-2020, 04:40 PM | #43 | |
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I have considered insurance. And the 2 is off maintenance this year and off warranty next. So, yes, lots of carrying costs just to add convenience. That's why the 2 is VERY vulnerable to going. But it is a precious source of joy these days, so I'm not ready yet. Budget is flexible. Whatever I think I can spare in retirement. Wish I had a crystal ball about the economy and job security...But then there's the YOLO philosophy. Thank you Alan, You're a mensch! |
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05-28-2020, 04:52 PM | #44 |
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63k for a ~3 year old Macan seems steep. It’s probably worth that amount, I just can’t bring myself to spend that much for that. In that segment, the lease deals are still pretty strong on the X3. Here is a sample X3 M40 deal from one of the leasehakr brokers:
https://leasehackr.com/calculator?ma...Tax_radio=true Not sure how you’d acquire hypothetical Macan (cash or finance) but the idea of a 500-600 lease payment on new X3 seems more attractive to me vs. finance cost or equivalent cash outlay for Macan.
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05-28-2020, 05:42 PM | #45 | |
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...My knucklehead son just took off from my house on my bike and rode the 7 miles to my ex's on very busy/dangerous roads. Very much against the rules. It was fun to go yank him back in the convertible. Had to leave the bike at my ex's. She is not there, but at the office. His excuse? "I wanted a soda and you didn't have any." He is so grounded for life. Good times in COVID lockdown with a rambunctious, bored teen--and all summer activities cancelled. |
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05-28-2020, 07:48 PM | #46 |
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I agree with this. FWIW, my CPO Macan Turbo was low to mid 50's at 3-4 years old.
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05-28-2020, 09:52 PM | #47 |
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05-29-2020, 12:01 PM | #48 | |
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For me, the X3 40i would make it very hard to justify a Macan. You're getting Macan turbo levels of performance, more room/practicality, better gas mileage and you can probably pickup ex dealer demo or lightly used one for the cost of a 3 year old Macan. If you did decide to lease, the lease cost could be vastly cheaper than the Macan (i'm afraid to even look at how expensive those must be to lease). ANd I wouldn't be surpised if even buying and running a used Macan for several years would work out to a higher monthly cost than a good deal on a BMW x3 lease. Macan has an arguably sligtly more upscale interior (though I actualy prefer the X3's design and idrive). I suppose arguable better handling - though it's somewhat hobbled by being based on the front heavy Audi MLB platform. But lets be honest- neither are going to really scratch the sports car itch. |
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05-29-2020, 12:17 PM | #49 | |
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05-29-2020, 12:30 PM | #50 |
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If you keep the 2er, what about this:
https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...iclePosition=1 or this one with the 'better' engine: https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...-mini-clubman/ edit: or once again I'll promote this: https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...k-regal-tourx/
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