08-14-2013, 10:37 AM
Since I'm in this career transition period I'm hesitant to make any moves because I don't know what my next salary will be. However, what I've been thinking is:
Next job doesn't pay that well: 97-00 528i or early non-sport E46 for ~$4k. Enjoy not having a payment and driving a decent car that has its faults, but I have a solid understanding of and can work on in my sleep.
Next job pays decently: low mileage 04-05 330i Sport/ZHP for $10-12k. Gorgeous, sporty, comfy cars that I know how to work on, slightly lower cost of ownership than the VW and probably similar reliability, but a throttle body that comes off in 45 seconds not 45 minutes. Either of these options would probably require the acquisition of snow tires because open diff RWD.
Next job has a bitchin' salary: Keep the 'dub for 2 years and pay the shop to fix it for me when it breaks again, because I really do love driving it and I love the hatchback. Place an order on an MKVII when they are available, drive it from 0-59,999 miles and sell it.
Next job doesn't pay that well: 97-00 528i or early non-sport E46 for ~$4k. Enjoy not having a payment and driving a decent car that has its faults, but I have a solid understanding of and can work on in my sleep.
Next job pays decently: low mileage 04-05 330i Sport/ZHP for $10-12k. Gorgeous, sporty, comfy cars that I know how to work on, slightly lower cost of ownership than the VW and probably similar reliability, but a throttle body that comes off in 45 seconds not 45 minutes. Either of these options would probably require the acquisition of snow tires because open diff RWD.
Next job has a bitchin' salary: Keep the 'dub for 2 years and pay the shop to fix it for me when it breaks again, because I really do love driving it and I love the hatchback. Place an order on an MKVII when they are available, drive it from 0-59,999 miles and sell it.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S