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The list price was $43,240 less $1,000 for a competitive model trade in (BMW). I had diligently determined the trade in value for my car. The salesman gave me a story about not being permitted to discount such an “in demand” car. I didn’t buy that story, of course. Eventually, after much negotiation, the top line stayed at $42,240, but I was given $1,500 to $2,000 more for my trade in than it was worth. I don’t know what their game was, but I got the deal that I wanted. They had to trade with another dealer about 50 miles away to get the color and options that I wanted. Thank goodness for the $45 band-aid kit. I couldn’t live without that option.?.
I don’t currently plan to make any modifications except to hard wire my radar detector and dash cam to the fuse box under the steering column.
My BMW originally listed for $58,000 in 2012, but I bought it certified pre-owned for $34,500 when it was 3 years old. I decided that I no longer needed to have a convertible, and the potential repair costs for an out of warranty BMW. The only other car that I considered was a Kia Stinger. I did like the hatchback, but it was larger than I preferred, and not as refined or sporty as the G70.
Looks great. Love that rim design.
Out of curiosity, what made you swap a convertible for a sedan?
Between the heat, cold, and rain in the northeast, I didn’t put the top down all that much. It also was not fun on highways - the noise and the smell. I’ve had about ten convertibles over the years. I’m 73 now and still a “car guy”, but I wanted all of the autonomous and safety features that my car didn’t have. It wasn’t an easy decision to get rid of the BMW. I can always let my wife drive and stick my head out of the sunroof. ?
This is what I will miss by not having a convertible - driving on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The Miss America “Show Me Your Shoes Parade”. Miss Vermont in 2017 and Miss Utah in 2018.
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