YOLO, right?

M3AWD · 04-27-2021, 12:32 PM

To the OP, if you can do it based on your finances go for it!

I usually don't buy the 1st year of production but I've had my F30 335i too long so I'm not going to wait much longer. My G80 will be a 2022 because I'm waiting for the M xDrive. I'm not too worried about major improvements on the G80 in its 2nd year because I'm thinking the S58 is already tried & tested in the X3M/X4M and it appears from all the reviews that BMW have the G8x properly setup from the get go. Of course we have no data on how the M xDrive will do so I'm taking that risk.

jailonacs99 · 04-27-2021, 01:04 PM

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I'd certainly suggest going for whatever will maximize enjoyment while also not making you feel like you've sacrificed anything financially. For me at least, I decided to let my F82 go early so we're juggling just one car in the meantime, but my big leap is ordering a build brand new to YOLO against my cardinal rule of "never buy new".

[COLOR="Blue"]me too. [/COLOR] I have bought every car I've owned (admittedly not that many, 6), used, usually 3 years old - the known sweet spot.

I always said, "never buy a new car", let alone a first year model. All my other cars have been in the middle or end of their lifecycles, allowing manufacturers some time to "get it right".

But I'm ready for a new car, with newer tech and the latest advancements in engineering. And new car smell!

So, for me, this is a real YOLO, taking a complete leap of faith.

But hey, with a new car, we do get a full warranty, so that helps, if we need it.

Absolutely; especially with my BMWs I always spent a lot of time shopping just the right spec, trying to find one that had a good service history, and also factoring in the cost of an extended warranty. For my M4, that was an additional $4300 cost, and I only used it once for a minor item. Never used the extended warranty on my 335is. The cars are getting more reliable both from the early builds and into longer ownership.

I'll likely still bite the bullet and get one additional year of coverage to match my note, but once you factor in the time and effort of searching used and potential extra costs then this new purchase is worth a bit of a premium.

Jproos · 04-27-2021, 10:38 PM

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Name's Jacky, 35 yrs old and also recently made an illogical YOLO purchase. Decisions' that'll keep ya up at night, but I've worked extremely hard my whole life...saved my pennies for what? Why do we work so hard if we can't live a little and enjoy. Treat yourself. My uncle died at 36 of a heart attack and my mom always use to say "he never even took a vacation." Bought myself an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrofoglio after a lot of research and test driving.

See', I got "bean counters" living in my head. They want a safe and secure financial future. It makes purchases like this one sting a little. Just make sure to play within your limits and don't overextend yourself.

This will probably be the very last ICE car I ever buy the way things are goin'. So, I wanted it to be a special one. I support you brother, go get yourself that car if you worked hard for it.

Do you still treat objects like women, man?

Dude

LuvMyE92 · 04-30-2021, 06:59 AM

OP here.

For those still following along, thanks for all for all of the comments, ideas, suggestions, advice and humor.

My third dealer offer (on a build) was for MSRP but they added on more dealer crap, so figure about $1K over. My local dealer has no allocations. Nothing in stock interests me. Paying MSRP does not interest me.

So... here's the plan today, subject to change tomorrow depending on how the wind blows.

I am going to buy a used F82. I'll have something fun to drive until the MY22 are available for order, production gets back to normal and pricing returns to something reasonable (i.e. discounts).

barryc365 · 04-30-2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinGS

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Originally Posted by jailonacs99

I'd certainly suggest going for whatever will maximize enjoyment while also not making you feel like you've sacrificed anything financially. For me at least, I decided to let my F82 go early so we're juggling just one car in the meantime, but my big leap is ordering a build brand new to YOLO against my cardinal rule of "never buy new".

[COLOR="Blue"]me too. [/COLOR] I have bought every car I've owned (admittedly not that many, 6), used, usually 3 years old - the known sweet spot.

I always said, "never buy a new car", let alone a first year model. All my other cars have been in the middle or end of their lifecycles, allowing manufacturers some time to "get it right".

But I'm ready for a new car, with newer tech and the latest advancements in engineering. And new car smell!

So, for me, this is a real YOLO, taking a complete leap of faith.

But hey, with a new car, we do get a full warranty, so that helps, if we need it.

I was in the same mindset but decided that the F80 M3's are holding their value a little too well and the used market in general is gone nuts. With cheap money the new car actually makes sense for once!

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

Foggins · 04-30-2021, 01:59 PM

Good plan on the used F82! I am in almost exactly the same boat. Have owned many M3's in the past but just can't bring myself to paying pretty much full MSRP on a car, especially since I change cars so often. Plus, I also hit the big 5-0 a year ago so I am finding I am getting more cheap in my old age

Good luck!!

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M3AWD Lieutenant Colonel 3185 Rep 1,902 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 AWD Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	To the OP, if you can do it based on your finances go for it! I usually don't buy the 1st year of production but I've had my F30 335i too long so I'm not going to wait much longer. My G80 will be a 2022 because I'm waiting for the M xDrive. I'm not too worried about major improvements on the G80 in its 2nd year because I'm thinking the S58 is already tried & tested in the X3M/X4M and it appears from all the reviews that BMW have the G8x properly setup from the get go. Of course we have no data on how the M xDrive will do so I'm taking that risk. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Comp M xDrive
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3012 Rep 2,746 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	OP here. For those still following along, thanks for all for all of the comments, ideas, suggestions, advice and humor. My third dealer offer (on a build) was for MSRP but they added on more dealer crap, so figure about $1K over. My local dealer has no allocations. Nothing in stock interests me. Paying MSRP does not interest me. So... here's the plan today, subject to change tomorrow depending on how the wind blows. I am going to buy a used F82. I'll have something fun to drive until the MY22 are available for order, production gets back to normal and pricing returns to something reasonable (i.e. discounts). __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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04-30-2021, 01:59 PM	#28
Foggins Restless 1335 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas & Toronto iTrader: (0)	Good plan on the used F82! I am in almost exactly the same boat. Have owned many M3's in the past but just can't bring myself to paying pretty much full MSRP on a car, especially since I change cars so often. Plus, I also hit the big 5-0 a year ago so I am finding I am getting more cheap in my old age Good luck!!
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