I was at the dealer today to take my 02 QX4 due to my Cruise Control problem..see thread on the QX4 forum.

When I inquired about the G35, they informed me that my QX4 is almost $10K upside down!:eek: But they said that for $2000, I can trade my QX4 with 31K miles for a 2003 G35 Sedan 6 speed (Light blue pearl color) and pay/lease about $534/ month 60 month lease... is this full of shiet..Im on a 60 month lease now and Im racking up the miles on my QX4 (I commute 200 miles a day).

They also said that If I get the G35, my insurance will be lower and I will get MUCH better gas mileage over my QX4 which makes my total monthly expense about $150.00 LESS.

Should I go for it?..Get a new car, start the lease over and keep on trading it every year or couple of years?

I was also looking at used 530i BMW or 330i as well.

What do ya'll think?

Mike

if it is about the fun to drive factor, get the G.

However, if you are at all practical, it sounds like this would be a stupid decision. BTW, the G gets high teens low 20's gas mileage, not the best car for a commute. If you really need to get out of the QX4 go for a lower end car/truck and you can mitigate the loss some.

I am not practical and did not hesitate to go upside down on my G. It is a toy and does not have to be practical.

My jeep is practical

well, Since I still have my other half's 2000 QX4, I think Ill get the toy.

QX4 Mikey:

I wouldnt call it upside down if you are on a lease.Your payments are average loss of value over life of lease.

The early payments are actually less than the true loss of value ,so if you want out of a lease, you make up a difference ot reflect this.

Even on a buy, most are upside down early , unless the downpayment was large.Just a product of automobiles depreciating most early in their life.

Nothing that really bothers me, as I dont buy a car to sell it.

Fred..

If you drive 200 miles per day, I don't think leasing is a good idea. Most leases allow 12K miles per year (15K if you're lucky) and 200 miles per day will take you well beyond that, so you will always owe a lot of money when it's time to turn the car back in. The car can be financed for ~$50-$100 more per month for 60 months, and then you own the car and don't have to pay any mileage penalties.

Get the G. Do it. Say "NO" to BMW and join all us cool G owners. You know you want to and everybody else is doing it. Come on, just give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

Give in to peer pressure. It is just easier than resisting and much more fun. I promise.