Deced out 3 Series or Basic 5 Series

pepsilol said:
just because you want it, doesn't mean it isn't a crap reason.

What do you think of an Audi Q7?
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I really like the Audi Q range, it's the only models they do apart from the R8's that I actually like. But Q7's are a little out of budget unless I bought second hand.
 
Brand new base spec 5 is a stupid purchase.
Either get over yourself and buy a fully-loaded used one or get a 3.
 
You have to be an idiot or very wealthy to buy a brand new high spec 5 series. I saved over £14k on my first one by buying it at 8 months old and nearly £20k on the second at 7 months old.
 
Dandle said:
You have to be an idiot or very wealthy to buy a brand new high spec 5 series. I saved over £14k on my first one by buying it at 8 months old and nearly £20k on the second at 7 months old.
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Quite. My dad saved £30k on a year-old fully loaded F07. And I mean vented comfort seats, rear TVs fully loaded.

Anyone buying things like this new need their head checking.
 
Someone's got to otherwise we'd end up like France where a bangernomic 200k scruffy 2yr passed Controle Technique 406/Xantia/Clio is €2,000
 
The problem is, if the story about having an inheritance is true and the whole thread isn't just another school kid BS thread, there are several problems.

Firstly, as I said above, who could actually spend 40 grand left to you by a loved one on a new car? You've got to think what that person would say if they were still around. Would it be "good work, nice car!"? Unlikely, he's probably worked for years or decades for that money and its being wasted.

Secondly, and more relevant to those who couldn't care less what their late relatives might think - how are you going to afford to run and maintain a 40 grand car?

Funnily enough, I actually did inherit a similar amount from my late grandfather - he died when I was 13 but my parents looked after the money until I was old enough to spend it responsibly. The money went on a deposit for my first house and I know he'd be proud to see that his money has gone to making a permanent difference in my life and giving me my independence. I feel guilty sometimes to think that my property may have decreased in value a bit in recent years so his money is shrinking - if I had bought a 40 grand car at that point it would be worth......whatever a 5 year old 5 series is worth now. 10k?
 
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iaind said:
The problem is, if the story about having an inheritance is true and the whole thread isn't just another school kid BS thread, there are several problems.

Firstly, as I said above, who could actually spend 40 grand left to you by a loved one on a new car? You've got to think what that person would say if they were still around. Would it be "good work, nice car!"? Unlikely, he's probably worked for years or decades for that money and its being wasted.

Secondly, and more relevant to those who couldn't care less what their late relatives might think - how are you going to afford to run and maintain a 40 grand car?

Funnily enough, I actually did inherit a similar amount from my late grandfather - he died when I was 13 but my parents looked after the money until I was old enough to spend it responsibly. The money went on a deposit for my first house and I know he'd be proud to see that his money has gone to making a permanent difference in my life and giving me my independence. I feel guilty sometimes to think that my property may have decreased in value a bit in recent years so his money is shrinking - if I had bought a 40 grand car at that point it would be worth......whatever a 5 year old 5 series is worth now. 10k?
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This.
 
iaind said:
The problem is, if the story about having an inheritance is true and the whole thread isn't just another school kid BS thread, there are several problems.

Firstly, as I said above, who could actually spend 40 grand left to you by a loved one on a new car? You've got to think what that person would say if they were still around. Would it be "good work, nice car!"? Unlikely, he's probably worked for years or decades for that money and its being wasted.

Secondly, and more relevant to those who couldn't care less what their late relatives might think - how are you going to afford to run and maintain a 40 grand car?

Funnily enough, I actually did inherit a similar amount from my late grandfather - he died when I was 13 but my parents looked after the money until I was old enough to spend it responsibly. The money went on a deposit for my first house and I know he'd be proud to see that his money has gone to making a permanent difference in my life and giving me my independence. I feel guilty sometimes to think that my property may have decreased in value a bit in recent years so his money is shrinking - if I had bought a 40 grand car at that point it would be worth......whatever a 5 year old 5 series is worth now. 10k?
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He could have been left £6,000,000 though, all we know is he has at least £40k.
 
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