How long do you intend to keep your car?

lordbmw · 11-14-2021, 05:02 PM

The answer for me is for as long as possible barring some catastrophic failure that would not be economical to fix.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 11-14-2021, 05:05 PM

At least 3 more years thanks to this chip shortage, but I've been thinking 200k miles will be a good mark.

CTinline-six · 11-14-2021, 05:10 PM

Same. While new cars seem way over priced, that isn't what is stopping me from buying them. They just don't excite me the way my lowly base model E90 does. Sure the new M3 has a ton more power, but you can only really use it while going arrest-able speeds. Otherwise it's basically a more expensive 330i. Maybe it's because I work in the technology field, but car gadgets don't impress me. A stupid screen with already outdated nav and a slow to respond UI doesn't make my experience of driving the car any better.

Getting into the E90 after a few days away from it feels inviting and fun. Getting into a newer car is like logging into a computer at work. Before you even start to do anything there are a shit ton of notifications and things dinging. I have enough of that in daily life, the car is a chance to escape it.

ryan stewart · 11-14-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lordbmw

The answer for me is for as long as possible barring some catastrophic failure that would not be economical to fix.

Same boat becuase there are no more NA RWD wagons in the US. There literally isn't anything out there that does what my e91 currently does for me.

Emergency_Brake_Condiment · 11-14-2021, 05:34 PM

As long as they make parts for it and no one decides to occupy the same space while I'm driving. This E90 has a good balance of mechanical/electronic components, is *very* serviceable, has a very in-depth knowledge base, and good aftermarket. And then there's the Analog feel... I just can't relate to the numbed-down rubber band feel of electric power steering, and DCT (yes, it's much faster but less engaging - I don't want a race car for the street, nor do I drive like it).

The only thing I would consider replacing it with is that C4S that got away from me the first time.

Dave92N54 · 11-14-2021, 05:49 PM

Literally forever. I will die before I sell this car. Plan is to buy a daily within the next two years, and keep my E92 for the long haul. I plan on pulling everything, cleaning and coating everything and reassembling the car. It will then be garage kept other than springs and summers.

lordbmw · 11-14-2021, 05:53 PM

Eventually, our cars will be classic vintage cars 😂

Skoidat69 · 11-14-2021, 06:52 PM

I've got 71,500 on my 07 E91.. So until the wheels fall off or a stupid hood deal..

F30lolz · 11-14-2021, 07:04 PM

E90 might get passed down to my son who’ll be driving in a couple of years. Thinking about spending a weekend down in Spartanburg for the two day teen driving school when he gets his permit. Currently at 110k miles.

F36 will be with me for the long haul and has a low 202k miles

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CTS hardly gets driven, might end up selling it/trading it in for a e70 X5 6 cylinder as I’m looking to get a pop up camper. Sure, the f36 can pull it but looking for options as I can get top dollar for the CTS but would have to pay much more for a replacement. Smart to wait….

eljay · 11-14-2021, 07:18 PM

Until I can afford that M3 Touring that we will never get here.

ryan stewart · 11-14-2021, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eljay

Until I can afford that M3 Touring that we will never get here.

https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/mo.../overview.html

fazm · 11-14-2021, 08:08 PM

I'll very likely be the last owner of my e91

antonmn · 11-14-2021, 08:17 PM

I tried selling it 5 years ago.

But it has a lemon law title so no one wants it. I figure at least another year or two.

235000 is just fine.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 11-14-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by antonmn

I tried selling it 5 years ago.

But it has a lemon law title so no one wants it. I figure at least another year or two.

235000 is just fine.

There's no better car to run into the ground than that. Keep it going!

TyroneShoelaces · 11-15-2021, 09:41 AM

I'll be a victim of the sunk cost fallacy. Once I'm finished with my N54 rwd manual wagon I'll have to keep it a long time to justify all the time and money.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 11-15-2021, 09:45 AM

Hard to sell it when you look back at all the money you put in lol. I think I'll be keeping mine indefinitely. I want to do a car collection with all my cars.

My next goal is E70 X5 35d for a more daily/utility (Altho I have almost zero complaints with how useful my E92 has been to me) car then a V10 M6 exclusively for a weekend car. All cars I plan to keep indefinitely.

Dx11 · 11-15-2021, 11:31 AM

Until I can afford a 440i convertible. So, a long long long time.

ctuna · 11-15-2021, 12:33 PM

I always keep cars as long as I can.
Got 24 years out of a 96 Integra did have to replace the motor at 200k
though.
I have had my 06 325xi wagon for 11 years now and it's holding up pretty
well.
Been averaging between 10 and 20 years on all the cars I have had.
I hate the car buying process and it's even worse now since Covid.
My next car will likely be a Tesla since I am getting sick when I look
at the 5 dollar a gallon price tag on gas here in California .
And the 5 dollar a plus handle is on the way to everybody.
Also the cheapening began in the BMW line in 2010.
The 4 cylinder turbo's aren't going to last nearly as long as N52 .
Timing chain problem's reported in those from 2012 to 2016 .

ryan stewart · 11-15-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TyroneShoelaces

I'll be a victim of the sunk cost fallacy. Once I'm finished with my N54 rwd manual wagon I'll have to keep it a long time to justify all the time and money.

Problem is that fallacy applies to investment vehicles, not actual vehicles. Youre getting the intrinsic value of the car in return.

eljay · 11-15-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan stewart

https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/mo.../overview.html

Yes, that would do, but somehow I think the driving experience would be better with a single circle on the hood instead of four.

I would even accept a G21 340i, such is my humility.

3PedalJake · 11-15-2021, 01:41 PM

I'll keep mine until RWD MT sport sedans are produced again. IOW I'll keep them foreva.

Technics_ · 11-15-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Hard to sell it when you look back at all the money you put in lol.

This. lol. Just had to drop $2k on index 12's. Thank god, I saved on the labor by doing it myself.

11-14-2021, 05:02 PM	#1
lordbmw Captain 270 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	How long do you intend to keep your car? The answer for me is for as long as possible barring some catastrophic failure that would not be economical to fix.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6825 Rep 3,000 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	Same. While new cars seem way over priced, that isn't what is stopping me from buying them. They just don't excite me the way my lowly base model E90 does. Sure the new M3 has a ton more power, but you can only really use it while going arrest-able speeds. Otherwise it's basically a more expensive 330i. Maybe it's because I work in the technology field, but car gadgets don't impress me. A stupid screen with already outdated nav and a slow to respond UI doesn't make my experience of driving the car any better. Getting into the E90 after a few days away from it feels inviting and fun. Getting into a newer car is like logging into a computer at work. Before you even start to do anything there are a shit ton of notifications and things dinging. I have enough of that in daily life, the car is a chance to escape it. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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Emergency_Brake_Condiment Registered 3 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E36, E39, E90 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: In the ocean iTrader: (0)	As long as they make parts for it and no one decides to occupy the same space while I'm driving. This E90 has a good balance of mechanical/electronic components, is very serviceable, has a very in-depth knowledge base, and good aftermarket. And then there's the Analog feel... I just can't relate to the numbed-down rubber band feel of electric power steering, and DCT (yes, it's much faster but less engaging - I don't want a race car for the street, nor do I drive like it). The only thing I would consider replacing it with is that C4S that got away from me the first time.
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Dave92N54 Major 528 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Westminster, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Literally forever. I will die before I sell this car. Plan is to buy a daily within the next two years, and keep my E92 for the long haul. I plan on pulling everything, cleaning and coating everything and reassembling the car. It will then be garage kept other than springs and summers. __________________ 09 E92 335i 6MT / Alpine White / Coral Red / VRSF 7.5" / VRSF DCI / VRSF Catless Downpipes / VTT Charge Pipe / Turbosmart RacePort Gen V / RB OEM Billet Turbos / CD919 Custom Tune / Bilstein PSS9s Last edited by Dave92N54; 11-15-2021 at 12:54 PM..
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Skoidat69 Secret Squirrel 280 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328ix E91 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: StL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328XI [0.00]	I've got 71,500 on my 07 E91.. So until the wheels fall off or a stupid hood deal.. __________________ No good sea story starts with Cookies and Milk
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antonmn Private 28 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	I tried selling it 5 years ago. But it has a lemon law title so no one wants it. I figure at least another year or two. 235000 is just fine.
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TyroneShoelaces Captain 414 Rep 640 Posts Drives: E91 N54 swapped Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I'll be a victim of the sunk cost fallacy. Once I'm finished with my N54 rwd manual wagon I'll have to keep it a long time to justify all the time and money.
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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2656 Rep 6,289 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Hard to sell it when you look back at all the money you put in lol. I think I'll be keeping mine indefinitely. I want to do a car collection with all my cars. My next goal is E70 X5 35d for a more daily/utility (Altho I have almost zero complaints with how useful my E92 has been to me) car then a V10 M6 exclusively for a weekend car. All cars I plan to keep indefinitely.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I always keep cars as long as I can. Got 24 years out of a 96 Integra did have to replace the motor at 200k though. I have had my 06 325xi wagon for 11 years now and it's holding up pretty well. Been averaging between 10 and 20 years on all the cars I have had. I hate the car buying process and it's even worse now since Covid. My next car will likely be a Tesla since I am getting sick when I look at the 5 dollar a gallon price tag on gas here in California . And the 5 dollar a plus handle is on the way to everybody. Also the cheapening began in the BMW line in 2010. The 4 cylinder turbo's aren't going to last nearly as long as N52 . Timing chain problem's reported in those from 2012 to 2016 . Last edited by ctuna; 11-15-2021 at 12:42 PM..
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3PedalJake Neo-Luddite 2614 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: '06 325i, 330i 6MT RWD Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	I'll keep mine until RWD MT sport sedans are produced again. IOW I'll keep them foreva.
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