Resale of the Korean SUV's has come up a lot since the quality of the
latest models has been recognized by JD Powers and others.

However, we have a saying around our house that goes like, "At our age,
life is not a dress rehearsal". Which means, if you want it and can
figure how to pay for it, then get it.

Rick Rikoski
330Xi (In snowy Cambridge)





In article >, <richard> wrote:

> Hi Rick,
> Your right it is a psychology question.and yep it is sort of driving me
> nuts :-)
> Mostly 'cause I like the BMW...but have to justify it in my own mind.
> Are you suggesting the correct "mindset" is "If I care about cost,
> forget the BMW" ?
> I don't think I'd go down market as far as the brands you mention mostly
> due to resale in 3yrs time.
> As I said Toyota have a good (but not 'cheap') product in the 'cruiser.
> A new diesel cruiser is $62000 or $72000 for the turbo diesel which is
> 10 or 20 0000 less than the BMW (82000)
> I guess its that 10-20000 that I'm trying to justify spending.
> So why do people spent the extra 10-20 or 3x in your example. DO BM's
> smell 3 better, look 3x better or are the seats 3x better
> I'm just trying to understand the motivations. I don't think I can
> believe that BMW purchasers have to much money so they just give it away.
> :-)
>
>
>
>
> "R. Rikoski" > wrote in message
> ...
> > This is a psychology question not a car question. All of the issues that
> > you raise are real and will drive you nuts; if they are really important
> > to you.
> >
> > If that is the case, then you should seriously consider a well built,
> > high value SUV like one of the Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe or Kia Sedona.
> >
> > They are well built, perform well and cost a third, fully equipped, of
> > what you are considering paying for the Bimmer.
> >
> > Rick Rikoskii
> >
> >
> >
> > In article >, <richard> wrote:
> >
> >> I'm trying to convince myself (then the wife) that spending the $$ on a
> >> BMW
> >> is "worth it"....
> >> I'm looking at a new X5 Diesel which is 82,000 + On roads (This is rec
> >> retail - I'll start the haggle later if I decide to do it)
> >> I can buy a new Toyota Landcruiser (to replace existing one we have) but
> >> sort of "been there done that" as far as the 'cruiser goes.
> >> Our current one is petrol (gas for USA people). and the toyota diesel is
> >> agricultural compared to the BMW.
> >>
> >> I'm not a wealthy person (but our business can cover the lease / HP
> >> without
> >> a prob). But the 'fear' of driving / scratching such a valuable
> >> vehicle does concern me a bit. esp sice I'm sure repairs will be equally
> >> expensive (ie if you can afford a BMW you must have a pocket full
> >> of $$ to pay for repairs etc) Having said that the BMW service costs for
> >> the
> >> diesel are a lot less than the toyota services.
> >>
> >> Depreciation on the cruiser is not to bad, but when I look at 3yo BMW
> >> prices.....very minimul depreciation.
> >> eg one I saw had some extras + some average milage, and was selling at
> >> 82,000 ie same as a new one (without O/R costs)
> >> so assuming they sell @ that price their loss will only be cost of extras
> >> they fitted + on road costs not bad for 3 yrs motoring.
> >>
> >> But how do you convince yourself that your first (new) BMW was worth the
> >> "extra"? eg I can buy 2 "normal" cars for the price of a BMW!.
> >>
> >> Look forward to reading some thoughts. Thx in advance
> >>
> >>
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