So how long will it be?

ImportConvert · 02-15-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

plan to keep mine for about 10 years - I can't really see myself trading in cars every 2 - 3 years. I typically buy the first year it comes out so that I can benefit from the new body style for as long as possible prior to the next redesign. I also look for cars that look a little bit "ahead of its time" that way in the later years that I own it, it still looks reasonably stylish.

I also have a second older car that is a daily driver which will help keep the miles down on the Z.

Interesting. I usually buy in the last, or next to last production year of a particular model because by then all the bugs are worked out and the platform has fully evolved.

Have you found yourself playing "guinea pig" any, or has your plan been perfect so far? I know 1 person is a very small sample size and more based on luck.

Interesting to see your thoughts compared to mine. Makes the world go round!

ProfessorDave · 02-15-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Have you found yourself playing "guinea pig" any, or has your plan been perfect so far? I know 1 person is a very small sample size and more based on luck.

I have had several cars that were 1st or early second year production, with mixed results:
2003 MINI Cooper - many repairs under warranty, which increased after warranty was expired. Dumped it after less than 3 years (bought it used)
2004 RX-8 - some recall work and warranty repairs. Could not stand getting less than 10 MPGs around town and waiting to shut the car off to cool down the rotary. Sold it after 18 months.
2003 Mazda6 (wife's car) - 2 repairs in 9 years, both under warranty.

And now the 2009 370. So far no issues other than a random misfire code a couple of times (and I think I have the hatch release issue).

I'm a sucker for a new model!

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