Goodbye Maxima
06-16-2010, 07:47 PM
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Goodbye Maxima
After almost 10 years, 100k, and 1000 posts, I traded in my 2000 Maxima SE this past week. Just wanted to say goodbye to the community. You guys have been great, and an indispensible resource for advice, TSB's, tutorials, etc. Not only have you (collectively) saved me thousands of dollars, but you also gave me the confidence to take on some car projects I would have never had the courage to embark on myself. Thank you.
-Tom
P.S. I'll still pop in once in a while to answer PM's on any of my tutorials/posts.
P.P.S. Some car ****
//335i sport/step/paddle/navi/premium/cold/bluetooth/logic7 absurdly fassssssssst!
-Tom
P.S. I'll still pop in once in a while to answer PM's on any of my tutorials/posts.
P.P.S. Some car ****
//335i sport/step/paddle/navi/premium/cold/bluetooth/logic7 absurdly fassssssssst!
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06-16-2010, 09:08 PM
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$2,600, which I was reasonably happy with.
Edmunds TMV dealer trade-in with my options + "average" condition is about $3,200.
details :
- needed 4 brakes, 4 rotors, 4 pads, 4 calipers
- needed suspension
- needed catalytic converter
- needed RHS airbag pre-tensioner
- had several areas of rust (Rochester, NY winters FTW)
- had 1 accident w/ ~$5,000 damage
- had aftermarket in-dash navi
- new alternator, updated ignition coils, updated engine mounts
- full service records
... and I sold it with snow tires on, so I still have the alloy's with <20k mile tires at home which are getting thrown on craigslist next week.
... and I saved ~$250 on taxes
To get it up to the private-party sale value, I would have had to spend a lot of my own time and money (esp. on the first four items in the list above)
Edmunds TMV dealer trade-in with my options + "average" condition is about $3,200.
details :
- needed 4 brakes, 4 rotors, 4 pads, 4 calipers
- needed suspension
- needed catalytic converter
- needed RHS airbag pre-tensioner
- had several areas of rust (Rochester, NY winters FTW)
- had 1 accident w/ ~$5,000 damage
- had aftermarket in-dash navi
- new alternator, updated ignition coils, updated engine mounts
- full service records
... and I sold it with snow tires on, so I still have the alloy's with <20k mile tires at home which are getting thrown on craigslist next week.
... and I saved ~$250 on taxes
To get it up to the private-party sale value, I would have had to spend a lot of my own time and money (esp. on the first four items in the list above)
06-17-2010, 07:37 AM
#7
These "goodbye" threads can be heartbreaking, because half the time they involve a collision. But in your case, this is all good.
I'm no fan of BMW's in general, but that interior design is undeniably gorgeous in two-tone. I wouldn't mind slipping into that each morning.
Congrats, OP. 10 years is a fantastic run, with any car.
I'm no fan of BMW's in general, but that interior design is undeniably gorgeous in two-tone. I wouldn't mind slipping into that each morning.
Congrats, OP. 10 years is a fantastic run, with any car.
06-17-2010, 12:01 PM
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Good question....
I've been looking at newer cars for a while, since my Maxima was getting old. I have test-driven every generation of maxima including the latest out of pure curiousity (as I'm sure many here have). As for new cars, I also looked semi-seriously at the altima, accord v6 and acura TL-S.
I also kept my eye on some used car models, and eventually found this BMW. Fully loaded* 2008 335i, with 13k miles, impeccable history, certified pre-owned (6 year/100k warranty + roadside, 4 year/50k free maintenance + bmw assist). I basically STOLE it for 30k out the door.
An "equivalently" equipped new maxima would be closer to $40k, would depreciate faster, and would not perform anywhere remotely near what this car can do (the e90 335i is widely considered to be faster than the previous e46 M3). Nothing particular against the 2010 maxima, but given the price of the BMW the choice was easy.
-Tom
* Fully Loaded : every option minus park distance, active cruise, comfort access
I've been looking at newer cars for a while, since my Maxima was getting old. I have test-driven every generation of maxima including the latest out of pure curiousity (as I'm sure many here have). As for new cars, I also looked semi-seriously at the altima, accord v6 and acura TL-S.
I also kept my eye on some used car models, and eventually found this BMW. Fully loaded* 2008 335i, with 13k miles, impeccable history, certified pre-owned (6 year/100k warranty + roadside, 4 year/50k free maintenance + bmw assist). I basically STOLE it for 30k out the door.
An "equivalently" equipped new maxima would be closer to $40k, would depreciate faster, and would not perform anywhere remotely near what this car can do (the e90 335i is widely considered to be faster than the previous e46 M3). Nothing particular against the 2010 maxima, but given the price of the BMW the choice was easy.
-Tom
* Fully Loaded : every option minus park distance, active cruise, comfort access
Last edited by tomz17; 06-17-2010 at 12:05 PM.
06-17-2010, 12:49 PM
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Sounds like you made a great purchase. I agree - although the new Maximas are beautiful cars, when you're up in that price point, go for the luxury brand.
(Similar story - my dad's decision between a new Taurus SHO for $44k or a used 09 Lexus LS for $43K was easy. More power, more class: Lexus.)
(Similar story - my dad's decision between a new Taurus SHO for $44k or a used 09 Lexus LS for $43K was easy. More power, more class: Lexus.)
06-17-2010, 04:33 PM
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Good for you.
Nice new ride.
I doubt if you'll find a Fiourum/community l;ike this one for the Beamer. Most Beamer drivers I know are the "Take it to the Dealer types"
But good luck with it.
German engineering makes a nice drivers car.
Nice new ride.
I doubt if you'll find a Fiourum/community l;ike this one for the Beamer. Most Beamer drivers I know are the "Take it to the Dealer types"
But good luck with it.
German engineering makes a nice drivers car.
06-17-2010, 04:52 PM
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Yeah, the turbos on this car are amazing. They are unbelievably smooth with very little lag.
P.S. Pulled up next to a GT-R at a stoplight the other day... even in this car, it was humbling
Last edited by tomz17; 06-17-2010 at 04:54 PM.
Enjoy!
06-18-2010, 06:34 AM
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Good question....
I've been looking at newer cars for a while, since my Maxima was getting old. I have test-driven every generation of maxima including the latest out of pure curiousity (as I'm sure many here have). As for new cars, I also looked semi-seriously at the altima, accord v6 and acura TL-S.
I also kept my eye on some used car models, and eventually found this BMW. Fully loaded* 2008 335i, with 13k miles, impeccable history, certified pre-owned (6 year/100k warranty + roadside, 4 year/50k free maintenance + bmw assist). I basically STOLE it for 30k out the door.
An "equivalently" equipped new maxima would be closer to $40k, would depreciate faster, and would not perform anywhere remotely near what this car can do (the e90 335i is widely considered to be faster than the previous e46 M3). Nothing particular against the 2010 maxima, but given the price of the BMW the choice was easy.
-Tom
* Fully Loaded : every option minus park distance, active cruise, comfort access
I've been looking at newer cars for a while, since my Maxima was getting old. I have test-driven every generation of maxima including the latest out of pure curiousity (as I'm sure many here have). As for new cars, I also looked semi-seriously at the altima, accord v6 and acura TL-S.
I also kept my eye on some used car models, and eventually found this BMW. Fully loaded* 2008 335i, with 13k miles, impeccable history, certified pre-owned (6 year/100k warranty + roadside, 4 year/50k free maintenance + bmw assist). I basically STOLE it for 30k out the door.
An "equivalently" equipped new maxima would be closer to $40k, would depreciate faster, and would not perform anywhere remotely near what this car can do (the e90 335i is widely considered to be faster than the previous e46 M3). Nothing particular against the 2010 maxima, but given the price of the BMW the choice was easy.
-Tom
* Fully Loaded : every option minus park distance, active cruise, comfort access
06-18-2010, 07:15 AM
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After almost 10 years, 100k, and 1000 posts, I traded in my 2000 Maxima SE this past week. Just wanted to say goodbye to the community. You guys have been great, and an indispensible resource for advice, TSB's, tutorials, etc. Not only have you (collectively) saved me thousands of dollars, but you also gave me the confidence to take on some car projects I would have never had the courage to embark on myself. Thank you.
-Tom
P.S. I'll still pop in once in a while to answer PM's on any of my tutorials/posts.
P.P.S. Some car ****
//335i sport/step/paddle/navi/premium/cold/bluetooth/logic7 absurdly fassssssssst!
-Tom
P.S. I'll still pop in once in a while to answer PM's on any of my tutorials/posts.
P.P.S. Some car ****
//335i sport/step/paddle/navi/premium/cold/bluetooth/logic7 absurdly fassssssssst!
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