To keep or not to keep my 986

[TECH986ART]

My 99 is getting old.... went over to BMW this afternoon, looked at the new 3 series sedan, sat in one, the interior felt so good..... more updated atleast...
my car has 43k on it.. not alot...equiped with factory aero 1, added litronics, clear amber tails, and 18"wheels, but some how I am not feeling very confident going past 70k... the car fells tired and hesitate to go, gear box chokes when released throttle.... So I asked BMW for a trade-in price, and they offered me ca$33k at whole sell .... tempted to trade it in since I put alot of milage in this past year(new job), and just lease a car. Maybe also the fact that I am getting old, where sedan comes in handy.... I want the comfort and not worrying where I park, or getting smoked by doors and carts.... I will miss the head-turns and the engine sound, but its time to make this painful decision.

[joeker]

The 3 series are great cars I had 2 325i's with no problems, especially BMW's 4 year maintenance warranty... you can't beat that. As for your Boxster, I just got an 97, where everyone on the forum to stay away from. Knock on wood things seems to be good so far. I got a great deal on it and I'll take care of her hoping she'll do the same for me. If you decide on trading in your car maybe we can swap out the Litronics. I'll pay you some cash and send you mine? You can't go wrong with BMW, I was at the BMW drive last week and got to drive the new 325i... nice. So much more features and feels really solid. It even has the angel eyes. I ended up selling my 325i and stepped up to a 745i. It's sad to see the Boxster go, but it seems like she's taken cared of you for some time and maybe it's time to pass or on to someone. Good luck.

[phrankandbeanz]

thats a great trade in price. I had an 2001 330ci with only minor problems almost all cars go through. Other then that, it was a blast to drive and very commuter friendly.

[YellowJacket]

I've had 2 325i's, and my girlfriend of 2.5 years drove a 325i at the same time, so I'm pretty familiar with them, and I can say the same that everyone else is saying -- no problems, bulletproof cars, go for it!

I understand the need for a sedan. I have gone back and forth between convertibles and sedans since I was 16, and I'm sure the trend will continue when I sell the Boxster at some point and replace it with a sedan.

[Brucelee]

How much is 33K canadian in US dollars right now?

[98Boxster98]

$26.38k Us

[Brucelee]

I don't know Canadian resale values but in the US, that number would be WAY TOO HIGH!