Subject: With all the cash from the Porsche & BMW sale,we just figured this is the time t Author: stever500 as Steve R : member since July, 2005 : 6577 posts Posted on: 2010-03-09 07:43:20

o get something reliable, Japanese, something that would last a long time maintenance free.

But your point about sticking the $29k from the 911 towards our mortgage or just put away in the mutual funds is a good point too.

01 740i Sport
96 911 C4S
07 Acura RL (her's)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/317361/1

• The **** has hit the fan. I've been tasked to sell both my E38 & 911 :o( (pic) - Steve R 2010-03-08 23:58:37 (1029 views)
  • I think..... - kapone 2010-03-10 17:58:09 (388 views)
  • No offence Steve, Moderator, can we please move this to OT or Lounge? (nt) - Mario 2010-03-10 14:09:05 (386 views)
    • We will, but this is evidently a popular topic, so I'm going to let it sit for - DavidC 2010-03-10 14:39:36 (391 views)
      • One of the best threads of all time. Good life lessons here. (nt) - chuckc 2010-03-10 23:25:06 (362 views)
        • +1.....I spent a year driving a POS Grand Am before getting my e38 - steveKC 2010-03-10 23:38:40 (334 views)
      • I just found it annoying having to scroll a LOT to see other post. - Mario 2010-03-10 16:34:04 (386 views)
        • Aw, just relax.........its all good. - Lawguy 2010-03-10 16:47:12 (384 views)
          • You just wanna drive his 911... (nt) - Mario 2010-03-10 16:50:49 (364 views)
            • How could you ever suggest such a thing... (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-10 17:19:24 (369 views)
  • As Ian says look at a straight 6 BMW - cliffwilliams 2010-03-10 03:01:55 (418 views)
  • here's what I did... one of the best car decisions I have ever made (pic) - ian 2010-03-09 23:55:52 (566 views)
    • Those are phenomenal cars. I had a clone of yours. Sorry I ever sold it. - chuckc 2010-03-10 00:29:41 (350 views)
    • That's a really nice one, too. Love the wheels. I'll think that over, for sure (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:18:59 (345 views)
  • My prior offer to 'lease' your 911 from you still stands! - Lawguy 2010-03-09 22:05:47 (349 views)
    • And, you're going to pay for all the maintenance when it f's up? :o) (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:19:44 (373 views)
      • Absolutely. (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-10 13:42:47 (383 views)
        • WOW.... We have a Win-Win situation here! (nt) - _wolf 2010-03-10 16:36:48 (411 views)
        • That sounds like a super deal to me. (nt) - DavidC 2010-03-10 14:34:52 (401 views)
          • +1 (nt) - chuckc 2010-03-10 23:26:38 (380 views)
          • I'm serious. I'd love to have a 911 for a few months or til things turn around! (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-10 16:46:14 (346 views)
            • And for SteveR he will have turned his liability into an asset (something that - chuckc 2010-03-10 21:58:51 (362 views)
    • I think Steve's holding out for lease the wife and keep the 911 (nt) - wcsnyder 2010-03-09 23:33:12 (346 views)
      • I am game, but my wife would probalby kyibosh that idea! (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-10 16:44:37 (363 views)
  • Re: The **** has hit the fan. I've been tasked to sell both my E38 & 911 :o( - nxtkjv 2010-03-09 21:58:46 (379 views)
    • You are too, too kind, in more ways than one. Peace be with you. - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:21:12 (387 views)
  • Clark Howard always says “the cheapest car out there is the one you already own” - Brian 2010-03-09 21:34:54 (386 views)
    • Well, I'm not selling it anytime soon I don't think. Long though tells me it's - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:25:26 (343 views)
  • Focus on how to surive on 1/3 salary and not a new car. Sell the other car, keep (nt) - the BMW and find a condo. Don't buy a new car-Ed 2010-03-09 21:19:28 (364 views)
  • That is a tough pill to swallow man, IMHO sell both cars.... - e38ag01 2010-03-09 21:10:02 (361 views)
    • I might do that in time, but I decided to keep it, at least for this month. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:26:29 (376 views)
  • Steve man.......you know what you've got to do. Stop putting it off. (nt) - beechy 2010-03-09 20:38:07 (337 views)
  • OK, here is the voice of non-reason.... - Peter 2010-03-09 18:50:54 (390 views)
    • Yes - Keep the E38. Got it. It's safe, today. As long as the trans & eng don't - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:28:15 (413 views)
    • (a) you are definitley the voice of non-reason, Peter.... - Lawguy 2010-03-09 18:58:29 (359 views)
      • Great minds think alike?? Ha! Fools seldom differ............ (nt) - beechy 2010-03-09 20:36:44 (368 views)
        • Yikes. Great advice and reply.. - tanger 2010-03-09 22:28:47 (378 views)
          • Awesome idea to try medical sales. I do apply for every job on the search engine - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:37:50 (368 views)
            • Of course! I had three jobs in my life so far. Two of them were not posted - _wolf 2010-03-10 16:33:27 (390 views)
        • Ahhh yes Beechy....and in your case, ''There is no fool like an old fool'' (nt) - Peter 2010-03-09 21:59:53 (334 views)
          • The old uns are the best my friend......nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more. (nt) - beechy 2010-03-09 22:25:23 (317 views)
  • Have to finally reply (long)! - 740isport 2010-03-09 18:50:00 (539 views)
    • I just shared the story with my family. We are so touched by what you - kingdom7 2010-03-10 11:19:54 (372 views)
      • I know what you mean and I had it too! - 740isport 2010-03-10 13:56:36 (407 views)
        • Very powerful story. Thanks for being so open and sharing.... - bghark 2010-03-10 15:16:58 (374 views)
    • Thanks for sharing your personal travesty. A real wake up call for me. - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:34:33 (350 views)
    • Good things are coming your way man........... (nt) - beechy 2010-03-09 20:56:31 (387 views)
    • Very humbling story - BJames38 2010-03-09 20:40:33 (416 views)
    • Wow, I am speechless... Washington politicians need to read this when they (url) - JL 2010-03-09 19:58:06 (407 views)
    • YGM (nt) - aaron00740il 2010-03-09 19:50:00 (381 views)
      • YGM 2! (nt) - 740isport 2010-03-09 21:45:52 (364 views)
    • That is an amazing story of your fortitude and wisdom. As Zig Ziglar says, - chuckc 2010-03-09 19:08:27 (417 views)
    • That's an incredible story about your journey. You have my profound respect. (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-09 19:06:09 (333 views)
      • Re: That's an incredible story about your journey. You have my profound respect. - tx740il 2010-03-09 19:15:24 (347 views)
      • + 1000 (nt) - chuckc 2010-03-09 19:08:58 (381 views)
    • By the way - 740isport 2010-03-09 18:52:22 (380 views)
  • Toyota is offering great incentives! - notenufgarage 2010-03-09 17:34:55 (358 views)
    • I'll consider your suggestions. Thanks. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:39:15 (333 views)
    • LMAO! Volvo is giving Toyota owners $1,000 discounts now too! (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-09 20:15:50 (368 views)
  • A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do: save your house, your lovely wife, - eismark 2010-03-09 16:21:46 (357 views)
    • +1. Steve you came back to E38 once before, can always do it again :-) (nt) - JL 2010-03-09 16:57:09 (361 views)
    • Forgot to mention: - eismark 2010-03-09 16:38:40 (398 views)
  • Sell the Porsche, keep the E38... What are the guys on the Porsche board telling - Wiggi 2010-03-09 16:07:18 (398 views)
  • sorry to hear - pt 2010-03-09 15:40:35 (367 views)
  • Japanese cars have their own problems as well.... - oliverr871 2010-03-09 14:41:52 (374 views)
  • How about if you present it to her like this. - AL 2010-03-09 13:33:21 (424 views)
    • I think that's where this thing is going at this point. Selling the E38 now - Steve R 2010-03-09 13:39:21 (362 views)
  • Selling two paid for cars and then financing a newer one, maybe not cheaper - JohnG 2010-03-09 12:19:27 (446 views)
    • We werent going to finance a car but sell both of mine, use that $'s for a - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:31:05 (367 views)
      • Okay, but you still need to do what is actually cheaper - JohnG 2010-03-09 12:39:19 (351 views)
        • Well, the RL is paid for and worth $24k or so. She will never sell it. We have a - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:49:47 (423 views)
          • That's harsh. Why is the RL off limits for a sale? (url) - DavidC 2010-03-10 04:54:38 (466 views)
          • My friend... - kapone 2010-03-09 13:09:51 (362 views)
            • thats 3-3500 a year you can drive the E38 for that! (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-03-09 13:10:54 (373 views)
              • Yeah, BUT..... - kapone 2010-03-09 13:12:04 (339 views)
                • I will think about this. I think a new Honda is $280 mo w/$1500 down or somethin - Steve R 2010-03-09 13:40:38 (311 views)
                  • Need to stop thinking 'new' (nt) - sdmike 2010-03-09 14:39:58 (327 views)
                    • Yip, any used Porsche, Ferrai, Lambo, Aston , Bugatti is fine. (nt) - bmw635 2010-03-09 23:18:08 (342 views)
  • Steve you seem to be the single provider - any chance your wife can step up and - _wolf 2010-03-09 11:27:20 (377 views)
    • She works for her parents. Pays for all groceries, most clothes and shoes for us - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:31:49 (366 views)
  • Sorry to hear that Steve, Wish I lived closer I would help with repairs - jbkds 2010-03-09 11:08:28 (370 views)
    • I did find a new indie. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:32:36 (325 views)
  • very sorry to hear that steve unfortunately hear it too often - mmawolverine 2010-03-09 11:02:01 (354 views)
    • Thx. I wasn't going to finance NE thing though, just sell my cars and buy Japane - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:45:20 (377 views)
  • Steve, I hear your frustrations. - mermar 2010-03-09 10:59:59 (408 views)
    • I agree. Good points. Not quite ready to make any move but we're talking, not - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:50:59 (335 views)
  • You need to listen to Dave Ramsey more often. Why would you sell both cars to - R7 2010-03-09 10:41:20 (412 views)
    • Well said. Crazy is spending $24k-$41k on a new(er) car when the 7 is already (url) - DavidC 2010-03-10 04:29:58 (470 views)
    • You are so right.... - Lawguy 2010-03-09 19:05:33 (329 views)
    • Argh! Makes sense. I may take get my real estate license next month as a 2nd job - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:56:27 (334 views)
      • Can you make money part time brokering? You need to get a gig at Foot Locker! (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-09 20:17:36 (321 views)
  • Re: The **** has hit the fan. I've been tasked to sell both my E38 & 911 :o( - Tony K 2010-03-09 09:23:17 (400 views)
    • Nice idea but my wife needs to be able to drive it & an M5 is stick. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 09:57:12 (352 views)
      • Well then, you should look at '94 MB E500! (nt) - Tony K 2010-03-09 09:59:43 (359 views)
        • Yeah, she keeps saying NO to anything other than reliable Japanese w/no maintena - Steve R 2010-03-09 10:00:58 (385 views)
          • She wants you to drive a toyota/lexus? Sounds like she benefits from your - Tony K 2010-03-09 10:30:59 (403 views)
            • :-0 (nt) - R7 2010-03-09 11:31:28 (400 views)
  • Steve ... you know what I have been through ... In the end you must preserve - aaron00740il 2010-03-09 07:01:42 (413 views)
    • Thanks, good advice. My brain is overloaded w/options. Don't know which way to g - Steve R 2010-03-09 07:41:29 (361 views)
  • 03 530i Sport (nt) - jeffw 2010-03-09 05:47:42 (344 views)
  • you will get 8-9 for the E38 and buy back a 25-35k car? that will also need - Edwin™ 2010-03-09 04:49:11 (388 views)
    • With all the cash from the Porsche & BMW sale,we just figured this is the time t - Steve R 2010-03-09 07:43:20 (412 views)
    • I agree with Edwin. - farnarkler 2010-03-09 07:41:54 (390 views)
      • +2 with Edwin & Farnarkler - camberley 2010-03-09 10:01:21 (362 views)
      • +2... - inconsistent 2010-03-09 09:14:51 (407 views)
        • Interesting ideas all around. The thought of renting our house out isn't appeali - Steve R 2010-03-09 09:59:52 (348 views)
          • Re: Interesting ideas all around. The thought of renting our house out isn't appeali - inconsistent 2010-03-09 10:21:09 (365 views)
            • I hear ya, but if we're only paying $1333 mo w/our renter, we shouldn't move - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:54:05 (362 views)
              • Re: I hear ya, but if we're only paying $1333 mo w/our renter, we shouldn't move - inconsistent 2010-03-09 17:25:32 (390 views)
                • Yeah, the $1333 a mo includes the taxes! So cheap to live in super nice house. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-10 00:41:58 (391 views)
                  • Dayum! I'd hold onto that house like grimm death. (nt) - inconsistent 2010-03-10 00:58:54 (377 views)
      • So I don't pull the money from the 2 sales & buy the Lexus? :o) - Steve R 2010-03-09 07:46:10 (370 views)
  • What if you sold the 911, kept the e38, and bought a cheap honda. - //M7 2010-03-09 00:48:43 (356 views)
    • Or just sell 911, keep all the cash and drive e38 full time. - Lawguy 2010-03-09 06:11:54 (402 views)
      • This idea is rising to the top of good ones. I'll just have missed out on the - Steve R 2010-03-09 07:47:57 (402 views)
        • I look at the recent repairs as an 'investment'. - Lawguy 2010-03-09 08:48:16 (376 views)
          • Yes, I'm sure it will pass too, like a kidney stone :o) (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 10:02:05 (355 views)
            • True...but a kidney stone beats a torn sphincter any day! (nt) - Lawguy 2010-03-09 10:11:02 (359 views)
              • Beechy can vouch for that. (nt) - R7 2010-03-09 10:54:34 (357 views)
    • That's actually one hell of a great idea. I thought of it too. She approved it - Steve R 2010-03-09 01:00:44 (379 views)
      • she'll like this better - //M7 2010-03-09 01:14:20 (374 views)
        • But, a $10k car would need maintenance PLUS my E38 + xtra insurance. - Steve R 2010-03-09 07:51:23 (379 views)
          • Att his point - shjould you really be concerned about 'liking' a new car? - Lurcher 2010-03-09 15:42:06 (362 views)
      • Dude...let's face it. We are driving 10 year old cars at this point. - kapone 2010-03-09 01:06:31 (416 views)
        • Food for thought... Thanks. Still have no idea what to do so I'm doing nothing - Steve R 2010-03-09 01:08:53 (364 views)
          • well, if you end up living in your car... - //M7 2010-03-09 01:20:29 (396 views)
  • May be keep the E38 and learn some DIY. You got plenty of folks around that - bmw635 2010-03-09 00:40:14 (376 views)
    • I don't see the logic either in selling my $10k and getting a newish Honda Accor - Steve R 2010-03-09 00:45:15 (437 views)
      • With my 2 BMW (Break My Wallet 2x), I avrg about $1000/ yr on repairs & - bmw635 2010-03-09 00:49:01 (431 views)
  • I'm with both of the prior posters. Time to retrench and liquidate some assets - sdmike 2010-03-09 00:22:12 (389 views)
    • +100 on what sdmike says. There is always better future oppurtunities for E38 - JL 2010-03-09 00:58:17 (380 views)
    • Arghhh, you're making too much sense. I know you're right but it hurts. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 00:28:36 (380 views)
      • I've been there twice in the last 4 years. I didn't have to sell a car, but... - sdmike 2010-03-09 00:47:07 (413 views)
        • Re: I've been there twice in the last 4 years. I didn't have to sell a car, but. - tx740il 2010-03-09 23:30:27 (377 views)
        • You are a wise man sdmike. Nicely put. (nt) - chuckc 2010-03-09 18:31:43 (374 views)
        • The hard truth sucks. I'll show everything you wrote to my wife, though. - Steve R 2010-03-09 01:04:12 (353 views)
          • well, you can buy that back later too. lol! (nt) - sdmike 2010-03-09 01:56:54 (350 views)
  • I'm with Kapone Steve. You'll never leave us, but you have to make home happy (nt) - bpddaddy 2010-03-09 00:11:09 (384 views)
    • Yep - home isn't happy right now, that's for sure. Wife happy, life happy. (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 00:27:57 (386 views)
  • My friend....life is tough (as you very well know) - kapone 2010-03-09 00:04:35 (443 views)
    • That makes all the sense in the world but I want an 06 MB E55 or at least - Steve R 2010-03-09 00:27:20 (387 views)
      • And if my situation was different, I'd be offering to take the 911 off you... - Lurcher 2010-03-09 15:45:47 (408 views)
      • I know bud, the tough decisions are always painful. - kapone 2010-03-09 00:35:31 (407 views)
        • Sorry to hear, I know you loved that Lotus. Oh well, it was a good run of luck (pic) (url) - Steve R 2010-03-09 00:43:32 (472 views)
          • At least the Accord will park in a Garage that's above its station!!! (nt) - dj37027 2010-03-10 00:03:50 (355 views)
          • Stop thinking $20k car and think $8k car (nt) - sdmike 2010-03-09 00:51:53 (363 views)
            • But what will a 8k car cost you in a year to keep it driving? (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-03-09 04:52:27 (376 views)
              • Less than depreciation on a $20,000-$30,000 car (nt) - JohnG 2010-03-09 12:22:37 (398 views)
                • Ding ding ding...folks, we have a winner. That is a great pt for keeping the E38 (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 12:51:46 (353 views)
            • I'd rather not... but I will. :o( (nt) - Steve R 2010-03-09 01:01:17 (383 views)