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The Fit isn't really large enough for us to get 3 dogs and camping equipment inside. And it being the cheap-of-the-cheap econobox means there is a ton of wind and road noise on the highway, which is tiring.
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Cx5 is nice, a bit low on power but adequate. Forester XT is more powerful, but not necessarily more fun. I wouldn't really personally consider anything else in the class - Rav and Rogue are lame and don't get the mileage you ex9ect while also being super dull to drive, CR-V is too... CR-V-y.
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Cx5 is nice, a bit low on power but adequate. Forester XT is more powerful, but not necessarily more fun. I wouldn't really personally consider anything else in the class - Rav and Rogue are lame and don't get the mileage you ex9ect while also being super dull to drive, CR-V is too... CR-V-y.
Then she has a relatively new, nice car for us to use for roadtrips, errands, hauling the dogs, camping, etc. And I can get a pure toy.
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What I'm gathering is this really has had absolutely nothing to do with saving money and is more of an excuse to buy something. Otherwise you'd be looking at $8,000 used minivans which check the comfortable, quiet, economical, practical, roomy, and reliable boxes just fine.
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What I'm gathering is this really has had absolutely nothing to do with saving money and is more of an excuse to buy something. Otherwise you'd be looking at $8,000 used minivans which check the comfortable, quiet, economical, practical, roomy, and reliable boxes just fine. ![2 cents](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/sign0134.gif)
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To be fair, it would be temporary, so fun to drive doesn't really matter as long as it does what it needs to comfortably. I have a plan to get everything paid off in XX amount of time, but ditching the BMW that has literally seen 2200 intown miles in almost 10 months would dramatically speed up that process.
Then she has a relatively new, nice car for us to use for roadtrips, errands, hauling the dogs, camping, etc. And I can get a pure toy.
Then she has a relatively new, nice car for us to use for roadtrips, errands, hauling the dogs, camping, etc. And I can get a pure toy.
Best/fastest money savings would be sell BMW, slum it up in the Honda Fit. Buying and selling cars does not save money- tax, title, registration, DMV headache is all thrown away each time you swap cars.
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Won't you just be swapping debt at that point? Why not just keep the divorce debt and your sweet BMW?
Best/fastest money savings would be sell BMW, slum it up in the Honda Fit. Buying and selling cars does not save money- tax, title, registration, DMV headache is all thrown away each time you swap cars.
Best/fastest money savings would be sell BMW, slum it up in the Honda Fit. Buying and selling cars does not save money- tax, title, registration, DMV headache is all thrown away each time you swap cars.
I'm know selling the BMW and keeping the Fit is the best money-wise, but it's a truly awful car to spend time in.
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What I'm gathering is this really has had absolutely nothing to do with saving money and is more of an excuse to buy something. Otherwise you'd be looking at $8,000 used minivans which check the comfortable, quiet, economical, practical, roomy, and reliable boxes just fine. ![2 cents](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/sign0134.gif)
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As every single person who is posted in this thread has said, buying new or nearly new is not about saving money, it's about satisfying your wants. Nobody is mad at you but we think the rationale you gave does not align with the conclusion you reached.
If you want a new car because you want a new car and are not afraid of taking on more debt then just say it. People would be happy to tell you what they prefer and why. Throwing a red herring in there about wanting to save money when that is not the intention just skews the search results.
Sorry about the condescension, but the incongruous line of thought led me to believe you were being dishonest with yourself. I apologize.
If you want a new car because you want a new car and are not afraid of taking on more debt then just say it. People would be happy to tell you what they prefer and why. Throwing a red herring in there about wanting to save money when that is not the intention just skews the search results.
Sorry about the condescension, but the incongruous line of thought led me to believe you were being dishonest with yourself. I apologize.
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As every single person who is posted in this thread has said, buying new or nearly new is not about saving money, it's about satisfying your wants. Nobody is mad at you but we think the rationale you gave does not align with the conclusion you reached.
If you want a new car because you want a new car and are not afraid of taking on more debt then just say it. People would be happy to tell you what they prefer and why. Throwing a red herring in there about wanting to save money when that is not the intention just skews the search results.
Sorry about the condescension, but the incongruous line of thought led me to believe you were being dishonest with yourself. I apologize.
If you want a new car because you want a new car and are not afraid of taking on more debt then just say it. People would be happy to tell you what they prefer and why. Throwing a red herring in there about wanting to save money when that is not the intention just skews the search results.
Sorry about the condescension, but the incongruous line of thought led me to believe you were being dishonest with yourself. I apologize.
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Theoretically, we could get by without a car at all. I could Uber to work the days I come in, all the local grocery stores will deliver, there's a decent liquor store within walking distance, could rent a car for road trips, could Uber to Uhaul to rent a truck if I needed to haul something..........about the only thing would be getting the dogs to the vet?
So it's a bit of compromise between "**** it, I'll keep the BMW and just pay stuff off more slowly" and "we will eat ramen for every meal to save money." I do get where you guys are coming from though.