Need advice: keep or sell?

[Delta Goose]

My '09 FBO 135i currently has about 92k miles, and I'm in the market for a new car (looking at a Subaru WRX/STi). I can't decide if I want to get something that's purely a daily and keep the 135i and continue modding and tracking it, or get something that can do double duty as a daily and track car.

I'm thinking the 135i is only worth $12k or so at this point, which is why I'm thinking of keeping it till it dies. Is it worth keeping it and going past bolt-ons?

[kprocivic]

I'm currently in the same dilemma, I have until July to decide, but I think Imma keep mine till it dies.

[Esteban]

I don't really mod my 135i but I do think of it as unique and special. Small size, powerful engine, rear wheel drive, hydraulic steering. Don't care what it's worth. For me it's about fun. I'm keeping mine as long as I can.

[Converted1]

Think of it this way, you own a lot of car for 12K.

There's not many other cars out there that are as well built or provide the driving excitement for 3X that amount.

[chdesign]

Keep it!!! If you've enjoyed it this long might as well keep it in the garage as a mod car.

[Hops128i]

or get another 135i as a daily driver. If you're DIY'ing a lot, the maintenance/repair knowledge will pay off 2X.

[Delta Goose]

Originally Posted by Hops128i

or get another 135i as a daily driver. If you're DIY'ing a lot, the maintenance/repair knowledge will pay off 2X.

I would, but I could use something with 4 doors. I can't justify having a second sports coupe, let alone a car that I already have.

[ChillFill]

To be honest do what makes you happier. I loved my e46 but I sold that to get the 135. Now I love it, though I do miss the 46, I enjoy this car a lot more. I'm not at the financial point in my life where I could keep all my cars. There's still money in them and in order for a better upgrade selling is required. I know I'll have to get rid of my 1er someday, in hopes for an M car. I'll surely miss it, but also surely I'll love the new ride.

So if getting the new car would make you more happy, go for it. Unless you can afford to have both. The 1 series struck me as a brilliant platform and altogether vehicle, and if one day I'm able to I'd love to add a 1M to my then "collection".

[Delta Goose]

Thanks for the input everyone. I decided I'm gonna keep it and keep modding it and see how long she lives for.

[inFamousKicks]

In my opinion, I'd probably keep and wait until I have enough money to afford and own a second car

[Delta Goose]

Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

In my opinion, I'd probably keep and wait until I have enough money to afford and own a second car

What if that isn't an issue?

[inFamousKicks]

Originally Posted by Delta Goose

What if that isn't an issue?

Then that's completely up to you to decide.

[Mr Rooty Von Tooty]

I've run across cars 50 years old in great shape due to the owners taking care of them.

An automobile engine is practically indestructible if driven in a sane manner. You could get a million miles out of it. The suspension will hold up too except for shocks and a few bushings and joints. What goes first is the body due to not getting the winter salt off the underside.

BMW doesn't want you to keep the car too long, because they want to sell you a new ride. Is your new purchase really all that much better than your old faithful car? Not likely plus it empties your wallet. That's the cost of jilting your former love.

There is one great advantage to buying German Iron if you intend to keep it. The Germans still do excellent coach work. They bolt and screw things together using quality parts and materials. It is kind of sad that most of the value in buying a German car is discarded by the first owner and a gift to the second.

[KNS]

Originally Posted by Mr Rooty Von Tooty

I've run across cars 50 years old in great shape due to the owners taking care of them.

An automobile engine is practically indestructible if driven in a sane manner. You could get a million miles out of it. The suspension will hold up too except for shocks and a few bushings and joints. What goes first is the body due to not getting the winter salt off the underside.

There's the guy in New England that has three million miles(!!) on his Volvo 1800, but it is a bone-head simple design.

If taken care of most engines should make to a million miles. Unfortunately, these days it's all the complex crap attached to the engine that starts to fail.

I'm for putting huge miles on my cars and getting maximum use and value out of 'em.

[Winn.Nguyen]

The car still has so much more life to it. I say keep it