qube 3570 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 Just curious as to what prompts people to buy a new car. Interested to hear the variety of reasons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) mainly the first.i usually sell around the 250 k mark,and the last couple of times to move to a new motoring interest Edited July 16, 2020 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 I dont understand why anyone buys a new car ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 Wouldn't ever buy a new-new car. But bought my middle aged BMW as wanted something a little old school but daily-able to get out of the old 'upgrade every few years' cycle. Wife's car can play that role. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 usually do #1. But now, am at that stage where #3 is making my fingers go itchy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Jacko said: I dont understand why anyone buys a new car ? i pretty much meant why do you get a new-to-you-second-hand-car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikan 173 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 #4: Terrible impulse control 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 #1 - I like to own my cars with a warranty on them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 Usually goes something like, "hmm I have $xxxx in my account i wonder what I could get for that? Oh that would be cool" buys it, and then wonders why I never get the wagon or e30 finished 5 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 I have owned 6 new off the showroom floor cars but only 1 was a car bought on emotion. New cars are nice in that everything works its tight and there are no cosmetic issues. I have never owned a second hand car that didn't need something done. I am a bit impulsive and have low level OCD so when ever I get a car I generaaly spend too much time and money fixing it. I have 5 cars and 7 motorbikes, they all work bar one, 3 are brand BMW, I could have a less complicated life without vehicles. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Mikan said: #4: Terrible impulse control laughing with you, not at you, CJ! ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HypedKidz 24 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 tax write offs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 Because the other one is taking too bloody long to fix 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 I watch too much vehicle related video content. Usually about old broken down junk that I fall for and end up wanting my own. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 Because... In the same way my wife can never have too many bags or shoes, I can never have too many cars and parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 Expanding family... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 I’m kinda caught, had a e46 m3 for last 9 years, no idea what I’d replace it with other than getting another low km one. I’ve deliberately avoided f80 m3s as suspect a drive would lead to a Mpulse decision to buy. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 M135i 140l etc are suitably quick, probably faster than the E46 M3 especially if they have had a tune. Not the collectability of course but a nice daily all the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, Driftit said: I watch too much vehicle related video content. Usually about old broken down junk that I fall for and end up wanting my own. I keep looking at AW11 MR2s, Subaru Alcyone XT/Vortexs, and Porsche 944s. I think I have a problem (and also like cars that consist of straight lines) Edited July 17, 2020 by Jacko 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Herbmiester said: M135i 140l etc are suitably quick, probably faster than the E46 M3 especially if they have had a tune. Not the collectability of course but a nice daily all the same. The B58 engines are all the rage at the moment, M140i/Z4/Supra etc. If not then an M2 would be good probably the most similar to the E46 M3 in most ways just newer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 #5 investment diversification - see classic Porsche market. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Herbmiester said: M135i 140l etc are suitably quick, probably faster than the E46 M3 especially if they have had a tune. Not the collectability of course but a nice daily all the same. I think you’d be right , more hp and torque form the later especially and far more refinement. Issue with a daily is that Id end up with an m3 , a Motorsport project and a track day motorcycle limited edition motorcycle and probably would have to make some hard choices with parting with one of them. Not a bad problem to have but probably like many a classic bmw in great condition will come along and challenge status quo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 I have e39 adhd 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Sometimes you see an M5 wagon on trademe and you just don't have any choice....not often, but it does happen! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Neal said: I’m kinda caught, had a e46 m3 for last 9 years, no idea what I’d replace it with other than getting another low km one. I’ve deliberately avoided f80 m3s as suspect a drive would lead to a Mpulse decision to buy. 9 years is a long time... Maybe you should consider an F80, or an M2... Prices are coming down, higher km ones (60-80k) can probably be negotiated down to low 60s or high 50s. Eg: https://www.trademe.co.nz/2688530281 Edited July 18, 2020 by Matth5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
