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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:22 pm
by Cakedaddy
You are a 17 year old male. Buying your first car. You can pick from a:
1992 BMW 525i - Silver, Moon roof, A/C and other stuff.
and:
1999 Ford Explorer Sport - 4x4, A/C, roof rack, power options, and other stuff.
Both cost the same. Both are in about the same shape (as far as rust, dings, etc for 10-15 year old cars).
More info: The A/C on the BMW is sick (as in, not well). Not sure how much longer it will last. Power seats are starting to go. Gears are poping, etc. All other power options work well, including the sweet moon roof.
Pretty much everything on the Ford is good. The owner is in a selling mood and tired of dealing with it. Asking blue book, taking signifcantly less, thus bringing it into his price range.
So, bang for buck, the Ford wins being that it's over all a healthier car. But, the other option is a 'sweet' (in a 17 year old's eyes) BMW.
Anyway, which do you pick?
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:25 pm
by Troy
What was the number one "Clunker" in the cash for clunkers program again?
Oh yeah.
BMW.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:03 pm
by Malcolm
BMWs from '92 are not "sweet."
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:15 pm
by TPRJones
Whichever one would get the most when traded in for a smart car.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:25 pm
by GORDON
Probably the Ford. More room in it for banging chicks.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:10 pm
by Cakedaddy
Troy wrote:What was the number one "Clunker" in the cash for clunkers program again?
Oh yeah.
BMW.
Seriously? I wouldn't have figured that.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:18 pm
by GORDON
In another 8 years that BMW qualifies for antique plates, so there's that going for it.
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:27 pm
by TheCatt
Explorer. Easier for sexing.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:33 am
by Leisher
What was the number one "Clunker" in the cash for clunkers program again?
Oh yeah.
BMW.
Where did you hear that?
According to this article the Ford Explorer was the #1 traded in vehicle. It was also #2, #3, #4, #7 and #8.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:18 am
by Troy
I was pointing out the Ford explorer was the #1 Clunker... and my choice was BMW.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:01 am
by TheCatt
Sounds like money is an issue for this kid. The BMW will just keep sucking it up.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:40 am
by Leisher
I was pointing out the Ford explorer was the #1 Clunker... and my choice was BMW.
Sorry for the confusion.
Gotcha.
As for which car, I'd keep looking. Have him start looking on the web too. That's how I found my car. I'll never buy a new car again after learning what I did during my last search and purchase. (Unless I'm rich, then I won't give a shit.)
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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:44 am
by Troy
Leisher wrote:I was pointing out the Ford explorer was the #1 Clunker... and my choice was BMW.
Sorry for the confusion.
Gotcha.
As for which car, I'd keep looking. Have him start looking on the web too. That's how I found my car. I'll never buy a new car again after learning what I did during my last search and purchase. (Unless I'm rich, then I won't give a shit.)
This...!
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:05 am
by Leisher
Troy wrote:Leisher wrote:I was pointing out the Ford explorer was the #1 Clunker... and my choice was BMW.
Sorry for the confusion.
Gotcha.
As for which car, I'd keep looking. Have him start looking on the web too. That's how I found my car. I'll never buy a new car again after learning what I did during my last search and purchase. (Unless I'm rich, then I won't give a shit.)
This...!
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What'd I do? Or was that supposed to be a link?
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:07 am
by GORDON
I only want new cars. I don't want someone else's problems.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:36 am
by Troy
I must be too "internet message boardy" for my own good.
You've never seen anyone quote something and say "This" when they really agree with it?
I think I need to stay out of this thread, I'm just confusing people.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:21 pm
by Cakedaddy
Isn't money always an issue for a 17 year old?! But yes, it is. And yes, it would. But even though it was a '92, it was pretty sweet. Beats the hell out of what I was driving at 17!
Define "Looking on the web" and what was your discovery?
And at 17, you bought a new car?
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:53 pm
by GORDON
Cakedaddy wrote:And at 17, you bought a new car?
No, and why do you think I cringe at the thought of buying a used car with somebody else's problems? It isn't just something i saw on tv one day.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:59 pm
by Mommy Dearest
BMW Super sweet but gonna cost way way too much for a 17 year old's budget. I would also check into insurance costs.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:00 pm
by Cakedaddy
OOOOhhhhhhH!!!!! You're derailing my thread! I thought you were answering as a 17 year old like the first post stated. 
Actually, I thought you were going to say "Yes. My Probe."