Hey guys,
My current daily is an '07 9-3 2.0T SS... and my dad has suggested I pass it down to my little brother as a graduation present. And in turn, he would help me out with the downpayment on a new car.
The thing is, I really love my 9-3 --well, besides a few quirks, but nothing to be considered a major flaw. I've planned a few upgrades/projects for it, and the sad thing is, what ever money he is willing to give me, is going to be way less than the blue book value.
Which brings me to the 9-5. I sat in one, when I took my car to the dealer for service a while ago, and I just fell in love with the interior. Almost cruise ship battle star galactica kinda feeling... but I felt like the back was too big. Now that I'm feeling a little bit more grown up, and considering that there would not be any newer 2010-2011 out there forever, should I buy one?
Just wanted to share my dilemma, as I know is not an easy advice to give --and I also need to consider a bunch of other variables. But the thing is, as much money as I will like to continue dumping on my 9-3, I really think the new 9-5 is something I can really grow old with! (well, maybe not literally, but for a much longer run, than I would have initially considered on my 9-3).
I've seen a few ones for sale, with low mileage and well preserved interiors (at least for what the pictures reveal) and contemplating purchasing one... but most of these dealers are out of state. Currently gazing at a Turbo6 Aero XWD all black, OMG!
My current daily is an '07 9-3 2.0T SS... and my dad has suggested I pass it down to my little brother as a graduation present. And in turn, he would help me out with the downpayment on a new car.
The thing is, I really love my 9-3 --well, besides a few quirks, but nothing to be considered a major flaw. I've planned a few upgrades/projects for it, and the sad thing is, what ever money he is willing to give me, is going to be way less than the blue book value.
Which brings me to the 9-5. I sat in one, when I took my car to the dealer for service a while ago, and I just fell in love with the interior. Almost cruise ship battle star galactica kinda feeling... but I felt like the back was too big. Now that I'm feeling a little bit more grown up, and considering that there would not be any newer 2010-2011 out there forever, should I buy one?
Just wanted to share my dilemma, as I know is not an easy advice to give --and I also need to consider a bunch of other variables. But the thing is, as much money as I will like to continue dumping on my 9-3, I really think the new 9-5 is something I can really grow old with! (well, maybe not literally, but for a much longer run, than I would have initially considered on my 9-3).
I've seen a few ones for sale, with low mileage and well preserved interiors (at least for what the pictures reveal) and contemplating purchasing one... but most of these dealers are out of state. Currently gazing at a Turbo6 Aero XWD all black, OMG!