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Man, this kept me up part of last night. So I know its time to get some real help. What I was pondering was this: I can get into an '05 S60R with low miles NOW and roll my remaining lease payments into the loan and have right around my same current payment. OR I can wait another year and get an '06 S60R for the same payment but for a 1-year shorter loan term. So, either way, I'm paying the same amount of money for the same amount of years, but in the first situation I get a car I will love now and in the other I have to suffer with my current lease for another year. Sounds like a no brainer, doesn't it? HOWEVER, is it worth waiting to get an '06 over the '05? Keep in mind I'd be getting an automatic! That means, with the '05, I'd have to reflash the ECU to remove the torque limiter, whereas it won't be necessary in the '06 (6-speed auto with no limiter over the '05s limited 5-speed). So that's pretty much another $1k to take into consideration, right? I don't think longevity is a problem. Lots of folks have reported running 10s of thousands of miles so far with the torque limiter removed and no adverse effects. So ... smart thing is to wait, right? OF course. But that means another year of suffering.  Any thoughts appreciated. Clear-headed logic would be appreciated. Cause I know I'm not seeing it clearly. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 10, 2008 7:09 am) Look at this way... It's penance for getting a car you really didn't want in the first place.. Next time, you'll know better.. (not to mention, you'll be better off financially.. At the end of your loan term, you'll own an '06 model, instead of an '05).
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I haven't stopped by for a while, been too busy with this and that. Haven't bought anything, still love my Pilot. Wish it was a little better on gas, but I guess 20-22 mpg in mixed driving isn't horrible. Its way cheaper to drive then either of our diesels........ouch! Speaking of them, we've decided to close down our business and sell at least one truck. Probably the old Ford, bless her heart, great truck, but don't really need 2 diesels. Although if it could pull the horse trailer we'd probably cut the Ram from the herd, however, I've seen what that horse trailer can do to a SRW 1-ton! Can't imagine it behind a 3/4 ton! Fuel killed us, we were spending so much in fuel it didn't make sense to even go out in the woods. We'll finish out the year and take care of the remaining customers, but then that's it. Kinda strange to be putting down the chainsaw after 8 years. Our Ram has been hit twice in the past 3 weeks by hit and run drivers. First one got the pass side bumper, fender and door, last one got the pass side fender higher up. Makes me wonder if there's a bullseye on it somewhere! Estimate on the first one was around $1400, probably won't add much for the next spot since its the same fender/area as the first one. Good old hip national bank will take care of it later on this summer when the truck can have some downtime. I'm glad spring is finally here! 
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 10, 2008 1:36 pm) |
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how about a nice '07, in Titanium (love this color). http://www.cdmdata.com/cdmdigitallot/VehicleDetails.aspx?DealerID=4344&vin=YV1RH- 527X72626803&dID=4344
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Replying to: stickguy (May 11, 2008 3:05 pm)  I With only 11k miles that does look like a pretty nice S60 R, i have always liked S60's and the used prices seem to be coming down. Put me in the waiting for the lease to be up camp, but I certainly understand the fever for a new to you ride. Akangl, it seemed like you were working too hard for what the firewood business was worth before the gas prices spiked. Every time I see the show Axmen on cable I thought of you. It seems like a very dangerous way to make a living. I am sure your kids will be glad you are done with it.
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My 2007 Corvette coupe will be 2 years old ( and have roughly 33,000 miles ) come this November. I plan to buy a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT. I have driven a couple of 2008s,and ( for the money ) I think this is a real bargain. I am planning to hold out until November before buying . . . That’s only another 6 months. No sweat, right? - Ray CCBA Member Number 13 . . .
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Replying to: rayainsw (May 12, 2008 5:22 am)
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Replying to: corvette (May 12, 2008 5:39 am) Yes, I know about the upcoming GXP, but if I'm going to spend close to $40K I'd rather find a 2004-2005 CPO M3 with the Competition Package. I DO like the fact that you can skip the sunroof on the G8. The dealer had a nice white GT with the black/red interior and just the Premium and Performance packages. It IS a lot of car for the money. |
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