We have a 1999 100 that we bought from a dentist off lease in 2004 with 20,000. That's right on a 5 years lease he drove 4,000 city mile per year. It now has 68,000 and has been great. Previously we had a 1998 and drove that to 100,000 without much drama. Only had to change brakes, fluids and the starter motor.
Anyway the 99 just had it's brakes done and this past winter I changed the shock for Bilsteins. We had the alignment done after the torsions bars were adjusted for "sag" in the front end. We have 06 wheel power-coated to match the shadow black emblems. Truck is still nice and my wife loves it.
Well, the dentist call me the other night and offered me his 2005 LC with 35,000. He's getting ready to trade it in after 4 years for a new LX. Looks like the buyout will be between 30 and $34,000. I'm trying to weigh the benefits of spending another $2000 for a truck that's 6 years newer. for the last 9 years my 100s have been great to me and this 99 has been exceptional.
Honestly besides the 5 speed transmission and the lack of orange in the taillight. What will I be gaining? Is there anything in about the 99 that would make me want to get rid of it before it gets "old?" Is there anything about the 05 that makes it $20000 better than the 99? Mileage wise were looking at a 33,000 difference which isn't really that much.
THIRD option. By the 05 keep the 99 and ditch the 5 series BMW wagon. Problem is I hate commuting in the LC. If anyone is from Westchester county, NY I commute down the Bronx River Parkway which is like commuting on a twisty racetrack everyday.
Thanks for you opinions and advice.
BTW: Surprisingly, my wife couldn't care less. I guess I'll keep her!
Anyway the 99 just had it's brakes done and this past winter I changed the shock for Bilsteins. We had the alignment done after the torsions bars were adjusted for "sag" in the front end. We have 06 wheel power-coated to match the shadow black emblems. Truck is still nice and my wife loves it.
Well, the dentist call me the other night and offered me his 2005 LC with 35,000. He's getting ready to trade it in after 4 years for a new LX. Looks like the buyout will be between 30 and $34,000. I'm trying to weigh the benefits of spending another $2000 for a truck that's 6 years newer. for the last 9 years my 100s have been great to me and this 99 has been exceptional.
Honestly besides the 5 speed transmission and the lack of orange in the taillight. What will I be gaining? Is there anything in about the 99 that would make me want to get rid of it before it gets "old?" Is there anything about the 05 that makes it $20000 better than the 99? Mileage wise were looking at a 33,000 difference which isn't really that much.
THIRD option. By the 05 keep the 99 and ditch the 5 series BMW wagon. Problem is I hate commuting in the LC. If anyone is from Westchester county, NY I commute down the Bronx River Parkway which is like commuting on a twisty racetrack everyday.
Thanks for you opinions and advice.
BTW: Surprisingly, my wife couldn't care less. I guess I'll keep her!