how long are you guys planning to keep your car?
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w204 2009
how long are you guys planning to keep your car?
well i moved to korea cause of school and wondering if i should bring my car from the states. of course it will be costly but i love my car.... the thing thats holding me back is the new facelift.... it ill feel bit ehh driving next to a c coupe or the 2012 c classes
hmmmm should i just buy a new car here which would cost double then you would buy in the states because of tax or bring my c350 09 and drive it for like another 4-5 years if it will last
how long are you guys planning to keep your cars?
hmmmm should i just buy a new car here which would cost double then you would buy in the states because of tax or bring my c350 09 and drive it for like another 4-5 years if it will last
how long are you guys planning to keep your cars?
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2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
well i moved to korea cause of school and wondering if i should bring my car from the states. of course it will be costly but i love my car.... the thing thats holding me back is the new facelift.... it ill feel bit ehh driving next to a c coupe or the 2012 c classes
hmmmm should i just buy a new car here which would cost double then you would buy in the states because of tax or bring my c350 09 and drive it for like another 4-5 years if it will last
how long are you guys planning to keep your cars?
hmmmm should i just buy a new car here which would cost double then you would buy in the states because of tax or bring my c350 09 and drive it for like another 4-5 years if it will last
how long are you guys planning to keep your cars?
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2020 GLC300 4MATIC
I seem to average 5 years, although with this one I plan on changing that -- I fully plan on keeping it until it doesn't go (or the repair bills get truly astronomical), but I'm looking forward to receiving a few high mileage awards - at minimum the 125k mile one, and hopefully the 250k mile one.
50k down so far...
- Eric
50k down so far...
- Eric
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2013 BMW 528Xi; 2010 C300 SportW4 - sold; 1964 230SL
2 more years, so 3 in total. Then, either the w205, E550, or 535xi. Torn between the latter two, but the wife has the final say in these matters since she is the primary driver.
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I'll keep this until I replace it with something like an all electric S class is 2020. I'm in the habit of buying stuff outright and just holding onto it.. though I'm getting rid of the wive's BMW for an SLK, the sooner the better. She called me last night because her tire was pretty much flat thanks to a hole in it.. pulled out her spare tire and it had lost all its air too. Every week there's something on that piece of **** that is falling apart and it's only a 2006.
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2013 BMW 528Xi; 2010 C300 SportW4 - sold; 1964 230SL
I'll keep this until I replace it with something like an all electric S class is 2020. I'm in the habit of buying stuff outright and just holding onto it.. though I'm getting rid of the wive's BMW for an SLK, the sooner the better. She called me last night because her tire was pretty much flat thanks to a hole in it.. pulled out her spare tire and it had lost all its air too. Every week there's something on that piece of **** that is falling apart and it's only a 2006.
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I'm going to say that I am going to keep my car until it starts needing repairs (probably around 100,000 miles which is about 10 years). But considering I only kept my first car for 24 months, you never know.
It certainly doesn't help that all of the car manufacturers are seriously stepping their "game" up and coming out with great cars. I am starting to take a second and third look at going back to gm (chevy mainly) and ford, but more likely, a hyundai or kia.
What would I do if I were in your situation. Sell your C-class while the resale value isn't in the toilets because the 2012 refresh isn't out yet. Then buy a used car in korea so you don't have to pay exuberant importation fees and taxes. Then sell that car when/if you move back to U.S.A. and you will have saved yourself a pretty penny and will be able to purchase the new model 2016 or 2017 when it comes out.
It certainly doesn't help that all of the car manufacturers are seriously stepping their "game" up and coming out with great cars. I am starting to take a second and third look at going back to gm (chevy mainly) and ford, but more likely, a hyundai or kia.
What would I do if I were in your situation. Sell your C-class while the resale value isn't in the toilets because the 2012 refresh isn't out yet. Then buy a used car in korea so you don't have to pay exuberant importation fees and taxes. Then sell that car when/if you move back to U.S.A. and you will have saved yourself a pretty penny and will be able to purchase the new model 2016 or 2017 when it comes out.
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I would keep it till the engine or transmission fail 
So far 73k miles in 2 year. My friends with their BMW Audi, Lexus all say MB will break down faster than their car. I'm just trying to prove it to their face that MB is pretty dam reliable.
So far 73k miles in 2 year. My friends with their BMW Audi, Lexus all say MB will break down faster than their car. I'm just trying to prove it to their face that MB is pretty dam reliable.
