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Am I mad to change to the same year as my car
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donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »It's a big step up from a vectra to a 5 series. If you like it, go for it. All this keeping up with the Jones' by having a newer reg car is a load of ****e.
In fairness, what you call a 'load of sh*te', is exactly what he's doing? Except instead of going up in years, he's going for a 'higher end' brand. Ultimately it's all a variation of 'keeping up with the jones'.
My opinion on it is fairly simple enough. I drive a 2009 Citroen C5, estate. I bought it because, like almost every car I've owned, one drove by me and I thought it looked really good (and i was planning to change at the time).
There were a few cars in my scope at the time, but I found their interiors were all a little lackluster. When I sat in a C5, however, I absolutely fell in love with the interior, and that really sold it to me. Some people may think a C5 is a heap of sh*te, others will love it (much like any BMW or other brand/model).
I spend an enormous amount of time in the car and having a car that I think both looks great inside and out, and is comfortable, were my priorities (along with the few little accessories, like cruise control, etc that my previous car didn't have).
If I was the OP, I would keep what I have. The fact that you're in two minds straight away tells me that you'll regret the swap. BMW have higher running costs and servicing can be pricier than other makes/models, as they're seen as a premium brand (and therefore, command premium prices).
After two weeks of owning the car, you'll be thinking of all the other ways you could have spent that money, I absolutely guarantee it. Also, the fact that you're trying to push hard for a better price gives the impression (perhaps wrongly, obviously I don't know your circumstances) that a series of minor niggles on the car could leave you very strapped for cash. And even if you do love the car, having it leave you broke will very quickly sour the experience of owning it.
(again, the car might never give you a problem, but I'm just throwing out the different potential scenarios you should probably prepare for).
Finally, I'd echo someone else's post above; despite the premium you'll pay for servicing, and the extra you'll pay on running costs, etc. BMW, as a whole, are not a premium brand anymore, and I genuinely do not feel that they command the attention or high end/luxury image that many people try to convince themselves they do. There are more BMWs on my street than any other make of car, and I am most certainly not living in a rich-man's area.
There are BMWs out there that you'd stop and look at. But they're few and far between. Women won't be pulling down their skirts cos you drove past in a 5 series.
So to sum up my post - Go and look at it again. Sit in it, and unless you get butterflies in your belly, get out of there and spend your cash on something else. Book a holiday or something.
That said, I've made some fairly questionable financial decisions, so regardless of what you do, I hope it works out well and fingers crossed that if you do pull the trigger, it is the kinda car that you'll have to stop and take a look at every time you park it, just to remind yourself how class it is
We all have have different tastes and if you fall in love with it, go for it.
Just try to make an informed decision.0 -
johndaman66 wrote: »Maybe, maybe not. As you mention it is my opinion and that is quite often how I would percieve someone driving a 520 diesel. Of course its my opinion, some will share my opinion, others won't, its what helps make the world interesting but I am allowed express my opinion too. I'm guessing you don't agree with my opinion and thats what promted your response to my post?....if thats the case thats fine too.
Indeed, i'm very aware that it is your opinion and you're entitled to your opinion in the same way everyone else is entitled to their opinion. Most of the posts are opinions and I would be of the opinion that your post was judgemental, which is what prompted me to respond to your opinionated post
PS - I don't drive a BMW, so no offence taken. I quite like Skodas actually, but don't drive one of those either.0 -
[Deleted User] wrote: »In fairness, what you call a 'load of sh*te', is exactly what he's doing? Except instead of going up in years, he's going for a 'higher end' brand. Ultimately it's all a variation of 'keeping up with the jones'.
My opinion on it is fairly simple enough. I drive a 2009 Citroen C5, estate. I bought it because, like almost every car I've owned, one drove by me and I thought it looked really good (and i was planning to change at the time).
There were a few cars in my scope at the time, but I found their interiors were all a little lackluster. When I sat in a C5, however, I absolutely fell in love with the interior, and that really sold it to me. Some people may think a C5 is a heap of sh*te, others will love it (much like any BMW or other brand/model).
I spend an enormous amount of time in the car and having a car that I think both looks great inside and out, and is comfortable, were my priorities (along with the few little accessories, like cruise control, etc that my previous car didn't have).
If I was the OP, I would keep what I have. The fact that you're in two minds straight away tells me that you'll regret the swap. BMW have higher running costs and servicing can be pricier than other makes/models, as they're seen as a premium brand (and therefore, command premium prices).
After two weeks of owning the car, you'll be thinking of all the other ways you could have spent that money, I absolutely guarantee it. Also, the fact that you're trying to push hard for a better price gives the impression (perhaps wrongly, obviously I don't know your circumstances) that a series of minor niggles on the car could leave you very strapped for cash. And even if you do love the car, having it leave you broke will very quickly sour the experience of owning it.
(again, the car might never give you a problem, but I'm just throwing out the different potential scenarios you should probably prepare for).
Finally, I'd echo someone else's post above; despite the premium you'll pay for servicing, and the extra you'll pay on running costs, etc. BMW, as a whole, are not a premium brand anymore, and I genuinely do not feel that they command the attention or high end/luxury image that many people try to convince themselves they do. There are more BMWs on my street than any other make of car, and I am most certainly not living in a rich-man's area.
There are BMWs out there that you'd stop and look at. But they're few and far between. Women won't be pulling down their skirts cos you drove past in a 5 series.
So to sum up my post - Go and look at it again. Sit in it, and unless you get butterflies in your belly, get out of there and spend your cash on something else. Book a holiday or something.
That said, I've made some fairly questionable financial decisions, so regardless of what you do, I hope it works out well and fingers crossed that if you do pull the trigger, it is the kinda car that you'll have to stop and take a look at every time you park it, just to remind yourself how class it is We all have have different tastes and if you fall in love with it, go for it.
Just try to make an informed decision.
Of course BMW is a high end brand.c4 or s vectra deffo isn't and can't be compared. I'm not fussed about going up in years.all that matters to me is how its treated and maintained and what's under the bonnet.I like my comfort and power too lol. Also looking at a 1.8t Audi a4 too petrol in morning0 -
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