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Bruno28 · 03-01-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

I paid $92K for my 135i convertible in 08' fully optioned.

Sold 3 years later with 29K kms for $62k.. thats the way it goes..

You have to stick to bricks and mortar for an investment.

Is it always like this? Car depreciates around $10 a year?
So the logic would be get a used one and keep it for many years? Cause otherwise you are always losing a lot of money, if you keep changing every year or so.

quasio · 03-01-2012, 06:08 PM

or do this.. always limit your cars to ~25k, prices seem to slow down a fair bit at this stage, but even if they tank, the next slow down point is around 15k. so you've only lost 10k over 3-5 yrs.. And by tank i mean (changed importing rules so you can import a crap load of em).

my previous cost me 24k, i sold it for 25k after 3 yrs.. BUT .. i had to do an engine rebuild :P (6k..)

my "bricks and mortar" has cost me a LOT more.. lol..

that's why i dont understand how so many can buy new cars.. its such a massive loss.. but hey.. you only live once! (depending on your religion)
i think this should be another thread though.. i'd love to find out how ppl afford 100k cars with minimal loss!

woosh · 03-01-2012, 07:13 PM

it's because they either have a lot of disposable income or they tie in their car purchases under a business that might be doing well.

RaihaX · 03-01-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by quasio

i'd love to find out how ppl afford 100k cars with minimal loss!

They probably don't...

Ways to minimize the loss but it won't be "minimal" I am sure, they just have a lot of disposable income

MrBlonde · 03-01-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by quasio

or do this.. always limit your cars to ~25k, prices seem to slow down a fair bit at this stage, but even if they tank, the next slow down point is around 15k. so you've only lost 10k over 3-5 yrs.. And by tank i mean (changed importing rules so you can import a crap load of em).

my previous cost me 24k, i sold it for 25k after 3 yrs.. BUT .. i had to do an engine rebuild :P (6k..)

my "bricks and mortar" has cost me a LOT more.. lol..

that's why i dont understand how so many can buy new cars.. its such a massive loss.. but hey.. you only live once! (depending on your religion)
i think this should be another thread though.. i'd love to find out how ppl afford 100k cars with minimal loss!

Tight arse.

WOPALX · 03-01-2012, 08:07 PM

Genuine BMW Space saver wheel with brand new tyre, suits 3 series up to 325 and I assume all 1 series up to 125.

Great for those not using run craps when your on a long trip.

Does not suit 335, wont go over the front calipers & scrapes the rear calipers (as I found out the 1 time I tried to use it).

Has never been used, some minor scrapes on the inside where it rubbed my caliper when I did try it a year ago.

$300 OBO, pick up Hornsby area of Sydney or buyer can arrange freight.

jduncan82 · 03-01-2012, 09:03 PM

BMW 120i, black, black leather, 75k on the clock, 6speed manual

$22000 ono, Eastern Melbourne Subs

BBK · 03-01-2012, 09:17 PM

Think I've lost more money (and not including interest!) on one property in a few years than I have on my 135i...

kaitan · 03-01-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBK

Think I've lost more money (and not including interest!) on one property in a few years than I have on my 135i...

lol bad egg probably??

Bruno28 · 03-01-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

I paid $92K for my 135i convertible in 08' fully optioned.

Sold 3 years later with 29K kms for $62k.. thats the way it goes..

You have to stick to bricks and mortar for an investment.

Well someone got a good deal.
But you now have a 1M, and you have no idea how lucky you are!

Zuzu · 03-01-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruno28

Well someone got a good deal.
But you now have a 1M, and you have no idea how lucky you are!

Thanks, but luck had nothing to do with it..

PAID my deposit October 2010 and car was delivered November 2011...

LONG LONG wait...

kaitan · 03-01-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Thanks, but luck had nothing to do with it..

PAID my deposit October 2010 and car was delivered November 2011...

LONG LONG wait...

perseverance pays off !!

Bruno28 · 03-01-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Thanks, but luck had nothing to do with it..

PAID my deposit October 2010 and car was delivered November 2011...

LONG LONG wait...

WooW, thats 13 months waiting!
what i meant in Luck, was that you can afford one.

kaitan · 03-01-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruno28

WooW, thats 13 months waiting!
what i meant in Luck, was that you can afford one.

Dont think luck has anything to do with people doing well. It's all doing the hard yards

I agree some people are lucky but others have worked so hard to get to where they are today and to be able to afford awesome cars !

Correct me if i'm wrong

Zuzu · 03-01-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaitan

Dont think luck has anything to do with people doing well. It's all doing the hard yards

I agree some people are lucky but others have worked so hard to get to where they are today and to be able to afford awesome cars !

Correct me if i'm wrong

True.. I am 51 years young and have run a successful business since I was 25 and invested wisely in real estate.

Work 6 days a week and virtually 12hrs per day..

Zuzu · 03-01-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaitan

Dont think luck has anything to do with people doing well. It's all doing the hard yards

I agree some people are lucky but others have worked so hard to get to where they are today and to be able to afford awesome cars !

Correct me if i'm wrong

True.. I am 51 years young and have run a successful business since I was 25 and invested wisely in real estate.

Work 6 days a week and at least 12 hrs per day..my day starts at 6.30am and ends at close of business at 9.30pm..

kaitan · 03-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

True.. I am 51 years young and have run a successful business since I was 25 and invested wisely in real estate.

Work 6 days a week and at least 12 hrs per day..my day starts at 6.30am and ends at close of business at 9.30pm..

Shit...another year b4 i can follow your footsteps :P

I need some advised from you

RaihaX · 03-01-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

True.. I am 51 years young and have run a successful business since I was 25 and invested wisely in real estate.

Work 6 days a week and at least 12 hrs per day..my day starts at 6.30am and ends at close of business at 9.30pm..

I need to be more like you Joe!

Bruno28 · 03-01-2012, 10:47 PM

i need to start something! I don't want to be working for someone all my life. Need to open something that does inventions/innovation for vehicles.

BBK · 03-01-2012, 10:50 PM

Owning your own business is overrated... you still work for someone, it's called the ATO.

RaihaX · 03-01-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBK

Owning your own business is overrated... you still work for someone, it's called the ATO.

I suppose if we own a country thats a different story

we are very OT with the for sale thread now...

Zuzu · 03-01-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBK

Owning your own business is overrated... you still work for someone, it's called the ATO.

Isn't that the truth... As I sit here in my office paying my staff wages and finalising my quarterly BAS...

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03-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#2026
quasio Enlisted Member Drives: 130i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	or do this.. always limit your cars to ~25k, prices seem to slow down a fair bit at this stage, but even if they tank, the next slow down point is around 15k. so you've only lost 10k over 3-5 yrs.. And by tank i mean (changed importing rules so you can import a crap load of em). my previous cost me 24k, i sold it for 25k after 3 yrs.. BUT .. i had to do an engine rebuild :P (6k..) my "bricks and mortar" has cost me a LOT more.. lol.. that's why i dont understand how so many can buy new cars.. its such a massive loss.. but hey.. you only live once! (depending on your religion) i think this should be another thread though.. i'd love to find out how ppl afford 100k cars with minimal loss!

03-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#2027
woosh Lieutenant Colonel Drives: bsm e82 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,991 iTrader: (0)	it's because they either have a lot of disposable income or they tie in their car purchases under a business that might be doing well.

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03-01-2012, 09:17 PM	#2032
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Think I've lost more money (and not including interest!) on one property in a few years than I have on my 135i...

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Bruno28 First Lieutenant Drives: 125i F20 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 302 iTrader: (0)	i need to start something! I don't want to be working for someone all my life. Need to open something that does inventions/innovation for vehicles.

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BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Owning your own business is overrated... you still work for someone, it's called the ATO.