When to trade??

[M35SFIREMEDIC]

Hey guys, I have a few questions. I have a '08 M35S and I just passed 100k should I consider trading? I have no major issues, and I'm very pleased with the car. How long should I keep this car passed 100K? 150k would be a limit I think. If some of you guys are over 150k are there any major maintenance issues? I also have an extended warrenty that lasts until 120k. I realize the more miles I put on this car the less it will be worth. Any suggestions or advice?
P.S. I'm also waiting to see the 2015 Q70, the concept for the 2015 maxima is nice if they stay close to the concept, but more realistically I'm looking for '12 m56.
Thanks.

[jiggersplat]

Don't ever trade. Sell it on craigslist.

[Ilya]

^^ that.

Or just keep it. I'm a 123k and my car looks like it has 60kmi on it and runs as such. Why get another payment if you're happy with the car?

[lagalaxy8]

I was looking to get a newer one then my 07 but a fully loaded one is about impossible to fine so keeping mine for now.

[Larz]

From what I've read, the 2015 Q70 is still the current M with the same curvy styling, but with the headlamps of the Q50 and extra plastic bits on the bottom bumper with added LED DRLs (the old style LEDs, not the newer single light bars). The tail lamps are a mixture of the KIA and BMW. There is an L version with 6" extra leg room in the rear and by stretching out the curvy sides, it loses some of the wavyness and looks a little better. The actual newly re-designed Q70 won't happen until the 2016 model year and should be available in mid-late 2015.

Anyone heard or read anything else?

[GQM45s]

why trade if you love it? my car still drives like a dream.....

[Minus (-)]

I had this same thought in my head as I get closer to 100K.....I've had her for Goin on 3 years....I talked with some of my mechanics and they made me feel better about having a car with over 100k on it(as far as Infiniti) but like others have pointed out, who wants another payment?? And this is a GREAT car, has given me no problems and will always be a looker. My only gripe was the gas being sucked away fast, but I also came from a 08 Avalon(30 something mpg)....if money is not a problem, then switch it up......but I say keep it FTW

[dmclone]

Start make payments to yourself right now so that you don't have to have a payment when it comes time to buy a car.

[SmoovC]

I am not sure about other States, but in Washington there is a financial advantage to trading in a car at a dealership. The sales tax amount is based on the price difference; not the total purchase price. For example: if you are buying a car priced at $30,000 and your trade is valued at $20,000, the taxable amount is the $10,000 difference.

At current rates, (9.8%) that amounts to $980 where I live. Of course, you have to be sure the tax advantage offsets the lower trade in value (vs. selling it yourself) offered by the dealer.

Conversely, if you sold the same car yourself, and were able to get $22,000 for it, you would be $2000 ahead on the sale, but be liable for an additional $1960 in taxes on the purchase of the same $30,000 car. For $40, I would not be willing to mess with the hassle of listing, showing and selling it myself.

Also, I would much rather the dealer kept the money and continue to promote the local economy, rather than giving it to the State to waste on its liberal agenda that I don't agree with in the first place.

Obviously this is just an example, but you can see the point I am getting at.

[M35SFIREMEDIC]

Thanks for all the responses. I will stand down on the trade talk for now. With a little TLC maybe I can get another 50 or 60k miles who knows? Again thanks for all the great advice!!