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Daughter is looking at cars
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:57 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:57 am
She saved $5000, I told her I would match it + a little, so we are looking in the $12,000 range.
2007 Nissan Altma with 101,000 miles is priced $12,990 at a Nissan dealership.
2007 BMW 328 with 87,000 miles is priced $12,900 at a small independent dealereship.
Carfax checks out clean on both of them. Am I missing something? We were looking primarily at Altimas and this one came up. Insurance is practically the same. Going to buy this weekend.
2007 Nissan Altma with 101,000 miles is priced $12,990 at a Nissan dealership.
2007 BMW 328 with 87,000 miles is priced $12,900 at a small independent dealereship.
Carfax checks out clean on both of them. Am I missing something? We were looking primarily at Altimas and this one came up. Insurance is practically the same. Going to buy this weekend.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:02 am
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Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:58 am to anc
:nb4pics:
Not the Beemer. She'll get in trouble with it.
Go with the Nissan.
Not the Beemer. She'll get in trouble with it.
Go with the Nissan.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:59 am to anc
quote:Yes, pics
Am I missing something
of cars
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:59 am to anc
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Daughter
Will need pics for honest answer.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:59 am to anc
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Am I missing something?
Maintenance costs comparisons..?
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:59 am to anc
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2007 Nissan Altma with 101,000 miles is priced $12,990 at a Nissan dealership.
damn that's overpriced
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
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2007 Nissan Altima
Better check out the transmission...
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
Most likely the Nissan dealership is overpricing it.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
That seems high for both of those cars. I wouldn't touch a BMW with that kind of mileage without a good warranty. That thing will spend a lot of time in the shop. I think that Altima is priced pretty high as well. Im selling my 2005 Altima with 150000 miles for $5000 and Ill be lucky to get that I think.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
Just on maintenance alone....The Altima. The BMW is not cheap to own plus all the tune ups coming its way. No Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla? Those things can go on forever.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
Do NOT buy that BMW.
Look for a used Accord, Camry, Civic, Corolla, maybe Mazda 3. Nothing else.
Look for a used Accord, Camry, Civic, Corolla, maybe Mazda 3. Nothing else.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:02 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:00 am to anc
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2007 Nissan Altma with 101,000 miles is priced $12,990 at a Nissan dealership.
This is absurdly overpriced. You should be able to find a low mileage late model Camry or Accord in that price range.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:01 am to anc
Put the $12k down and let her finance another $8k or so. Monthly note will be low, she can build some credit, and she won't have a "new" car with 100k miles on it.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:03 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:01 am to anc
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2007 Nissan Altma with 101,000 miles is priced $12,990 at a Nissan dealership
My sister got a '12 with 40K miles for $13K. Pretty standard package though
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:01 am to anc
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2007 BMW 328
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Am I missing something?
Typically maintenance on the BMW will be more expensive than your average car. I'll take a close look at the tires and price the replacements anyway so you know what you are getting into.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:03 am to anc
The BMW is more expensive to fix, change oil, etc.
The Nissan is more practical but who's paying the bills on repairs and maintenance?
I'd shop around more. You can get some really nice cars for 12k. Check out some Accords, Camrys, and maybe some small suvs
The Nissan is more practical but who's paying the bills on repairs and maintenance?
I'd shop around more. You can get some really nice cars for 12k. Check out some Accords, Camrys, and maybe some small suvs
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:05 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:03 am to anc
beemer's are only good if you have a non-existent lifetime warranty that covers everything. their engines are awesome, but every fricking thing else goes wrong with them, a lot.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:05 am to anc
I think the BMW is a steal if you are okay with the increased costs of ownership. The CVT transmission in the Altima is a very expensive thing to replace if it goes.....and they do occasionally break. The BMW has a traditional transmission.
I'd go with the BMW, but budget expensive service visits.
I'd go with the BMW, but budget expensive service visits.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:06 am to anc
Where's the car facts
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:06 am to anc
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