MS3 + Used Miata or S2000?

[MS3077]

Thanks Super Unique, that's a great price as well.

Guys, don't get me wrong it's not like I don't think highly of the speed3 or that I'm not enjoying it. Also, it's not like I'm considering trading it in for a GTI, Cobalt ss, or anything in its category. I'm looking at cars that are in a different category all together. If I where in the market for sport compacts I wouldn't have even bothered making a thread because in my opinion the speed3 owns all (sport compacts). Plus, I’m just a little paranoid about the speed3’s future reliability, hence the reason for keeping it until the warranty is out, plus I don’t want to be upside down obviously. In summary, I don’t regret buying the car, I’m really enjoying it, but I don’t want to test how long it’s going to hold up.

 

[FrequentFlyer]

No s***? That's awesome! I was thinking I would have to pay at least 34k for one.

So say I put 3k down and financed 27k for 60months@ 4.5%interest from credit union. Monthly payment would be about $500.00 / month. I can deal with that

Perhaps at even a more realistic 6.0%interest it would still only be $520.00 /month.

Dude, the internet is your friend :

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/honda/s2000/100946086/incentives.html?vdp=off&setzip=08086&state=NJ

Incentives on the S2000 right now are .9% financing for 24 and 36 months and 2.9% for 60 months. Lease special is $349 for 36 months/12k miles with $2,499 due at signing. I leased mine back in 2004 for $325 a month (+ tax) for 48 months, 60k miles. S2000's have high residual value. It was something like 54% for 48 months when I leased mine.

Invoice is $31,720 with destination, but I'm sure you can find one for under invoice. They're just not selling like they used to.

 

[MS3077]

I know this is sorta off topic but I'm seriously considering the BMW 135i now as it starts at 35k.

 

[wisniaPl]

go for it its obvious you will losse some bucks when trading ms3.....

 

[MS3077]

go for it its obvious you will losse some bucks when trading ms3.....

I'm not doing anything until I'm at least even on the trade in
I'll just be like starting over again.

 

[Kain]

How 'bout investing your disposable income in a yield-bearing account protected by a whole life policy so you can draw the funds at age 59 1/2 tax free?

Y'know, for the future, and all that jazz.

 

[MS3077]

Kain - Because I have my retirement covered

 

[MS3077]

I'm going to go lurk on the bimmer forums...(inout)

 

[jbiird317]

I know this is sorta off topic but I'm seriously considering the BMW 135i now as it starts at 35k.

saw a red one the other night and it was awesome - actually the real thrill was hearing it. If I could afford it, I probly wouldve gone for one of those.

I think in 3 years when this car is paid off, I will take serious interest in a used 135i, very nice car but with all the fun options you would want with a bmw, the price is more like $40k. For that price, I'll wait a few years and get a used one at half the price.

 

[MS3077]

Jbiird317 - Yes it's easy to go over board with the options. I'm going to get the stripped version which will be roughly 38k OTD but I'm going to put about 5-10k down so it wont hurt too much. However, if I can find a good used one like you say and save thousands I might just go that route. It's a sick little car! 0-60 in 4.7 secs! 1/4 in 13.3 @106 - Basically as fast as a EVO 9 without the bad ride and fugly styling.