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My old M35x:IlyaKol wrote:Hey folks so...the time has come to part with my M. I will still be around, but I will just be (most likely) more active on the Y51 sub-forum.
Over the last few months, I've been having days where I wanted a new car and days where I really liked not having a car payment. Many people have tried to talk me out of getting back into a payment and for a little while I agreed. But, long story short, today I came in to my dealer for some service and walked out having signed the paperwork for a 2011 M56x. I have no debt, make a good living, and can easily afford the payment...so, I gave in.
Old car: 2007 M35x - purchased in May of 2010Car is being traded in as-is, only thing I'm keeping is the wheels. Don't have the stock suspension or exhaust, so can't part that out. At the mileage it has, it's going to the auction anyway. They won't be trying to sell it on the lot.
- 137kmi as of today - no issues just needs brakes. Needs a front end respray, new headlights and some dents fixed here or there to look tip-top...but for it's year and mileage, very clean.
- Base model w/ Navigation (8 speakers, no other cool tech)
- MXP Exhaust (one off - as far as I know, don't know if they ever made any more for the general public)
- BC Coilovers
- 19" BE by Breyton GTS-AV Wheels
- UpRev tuned
- Motordyne 5/16" Copper ISO Thermal Spacer
- Stillen Z-Tube
- Morimoto HIDs (low beam and fogs) from TheRetrofitSource.com
- Interior and exterior LED upgrade
- USA Spec. PA15-NIS iPod Adapter
New car: 2011 M56x - car is from FL and was a lease return. Thinking of coating the under body since NY winters are known to wreak havoc on under bodies.Overall plans for the new car:
- 40,xxx kmi as of todays test drive
- Deluxe Touring Package - Bose Studio Surround Sound System and Power Rear Sunshade
- Technology Package - Active Trace Control, Adaptive Front Lighting System, Blind Spot Warning & Intervention Systems, Distance Control Assist, and Intelligent Cruise Control
- Rear deck lid spoiler
- 19" BE by Breyton GTS-AV Wheels (transferred from other car)
Will happen/likely to happen:50/50 chance of happening:
- LED Interior/Exterior
- Upgraded D2S Bulbs
- PIAA 18535 H8 Plasma Ion Yellow fog light bulbs (decided to not go HID this time around)
- Tint (20% all around and 50% front windshield)
- Midnight Black Grille
- BC Racing Coilovers
- UpRev Tune
- TollboothWilley Engine Under Tray (will have to work with him on developing one)
- V-Leds V3 Triton LED Turn Signal System (front and back)
- Upgrade to 50w Ballasts
- Sarona Roof Spoiler
- Sport Front Bumper
- Aero Side Sills
- Megan Racing Camber Kit, Toe Arms, and Traction Arms
- 20" Vossen Wheels
- Akebono Brake Upgrade
- Grounding Wires
- Stillen Catback Exhaust
- Intake (if one is developed)
- Intake Plenum/TB Spacer (if one is developed)
- Strut Bar (if one is developed)
Some pictures:
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As for the price, I feel I did quite well for my second time (first time I bought a used car, I got shafted due to not knowing much going in - car was clearly repaired in the front and front passenger wheel was BADLY worn on the inside).
Price before negotiation: $31,995
Tax: $2,559.60
Fees: $271
Trade-In: $8,000
Price before negotiation OTD: $26,825
I negotiated the following into the deal at $25,799 OTD:
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- Keep my aftermarket wheels
- Infiniti Elite Warranty until 98k (+48mo/48kmi) - $2319
- Extra $500 on the trade-in bringing it up to $8,500
- Got the price of the car down from $31,995 to $29,823.15
I pick it up Monday, and then the fun begins.
. 90's book. Haha, good times. I'm only 27 but I remember those days well. We went through a lot back then, technology wise.
