Encourage me to keep my car?
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1. Payment is okay, I had a large downpayment.
2. The RC F was the second new car I bought, and I still have the first one (my grandparents are driving it). I normally buy pre-owned.
3. I love the RC F and driving it actually relieves stress. I drive a lot and I find that after a bad day, sitting in the driver seat and pressing the gas pedal makes me feel better.
4. I was going to buy a IS 250.
2. The RC F was the second new car I bought, and I still have the first one (my grandparents are driving it). I normally buy pre-owned.
3. I love the RC F and driving it actually relieves stress. I drive a lot and I find that after a bad day, sitting in the driver seat and pressing the gas pedal makes me feel better.
4. I was going to buy a IS 250.
After reading #3 above you obviously like the car and do enjoy driving it. So if your main reason for wanting to get rid of it is because you're afraid of the possible depreciation hit you will take, when and if you decide to sell or trade it, then I think you're making a mistake. You're taking away your enjoyment of the RC F by worrying about things that may never even become a reality.
IMO if you're comfortable with payment as you said, I think you need to drive it more. I bet this will make you feel better and who knows, maybe the more you drive it the more you will become attached to it and want to keep it a while.
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And to the OP...I understand depreciation is your biggest worry, but don't you think jumping to an immediate decision is a bit rash? I agree that the value has fallen drastically over the last 6-7 months, but I would think this will slow down (as lexus slows production) and that the value will not continue to fall like this over the next 2-3 years. And by that time you won't have to take such a large financial loss. However if $ isnt an issue, then ignore these thoughts.
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Your diseases is better than mine.
I am on car #53
bike #11
I buy things I like, I get tired, I get new one.
I used to that with women. Stopped it. Now I do it with cars/bikes only
At least I don't do drugs, or smoke, or drink... (what I tell to justify myself)
I think if I did hookers and blow, my addiction would be cheaper...
I have done all things to cure my addiction. Forced myself to lease a Lexus CT, figuring I wouldn't get out of a lease. Cash purchases, finances. I need to go see a professional..nothing works....
I am on car #53
bike #11
I buy things I like, I get tired, I get new one.
I used to that with women. Stopped it. Now I do it with cars/bikes only
At least I don't do drugs, or smoke, or drink... (what I tell to justify myself)
I think if I did hookers and blow, my addiction would be cheaper...
I have done all things to cure my addiction. Forced myself to lease a Lexus CT, figuring I wouldn't get out of a lease. Cash purchases, finances. I need to go see a professional..nothing works....
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I've modified them all (except an RX7 that I hated, so I had and have $$ in them. I've had my current ISF for close to eight years now
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No plans to give it up!
Note - Doesn't include my motorcycles (4) or my trucks (4) or cars I've bought for my wife, son-in-law or grandchildren.
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This is a rather bizarre statement. If I truly enjoyed the car I wouldn't worry about its resale value. And if resale value was in the back of my mind it would rather motivate me to keep the car longer than sell it now and realize potentially the highest loss. The longer you keep the car the ratio of received utility to lost value grows in you favor.
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This is a rather bizarre statement. If I truly enjoyed the car I wouldn't worry about its resale value. And if resale value was in the back of my mind it would rather motivate me to keep the car longer than sell it now and realize potentially the highest loss. The longer you keep the car the ratio of received utility to lost value grows in you favor.
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This is a rather bizarre statement. If I truly enjoyed the car I wouldn't worry about its resale value. And if resale value was in the back of my mind it would rather motivate me to keep the car longer than sell it now and realize potentially the highest loss. The longer you keep the car the ratio of received utility to lost value grows in you favor.
But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.
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Well, I actually won't be losing (that much) money now. I can (more than likely) pickup a brand new 2016 Lexus IS 200t F-Sport for a pretty good price. Or I could spend a little more for the IS 350 F Sport. But, if I get rid of my RC F, I'll get something more fuel efficient. By the way, I paid $58,085 for my RC F (not counting taxes and such) and they will give me $55K on the trade.
But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.
But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.
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Well, I actually won't be losing (that much) money now. I can (more than likely) pickup a brand new 2016 Lexus IS 200t F-Sport for a pretty good price. Or I could spend a little more for the IS 350 F Sport. But, if I get rid of my RC F, I'll get something more fuel efficient. By the way, I paid $58,085 for my RC F (not counting taxes and such) and they will give me $55K on the trade.
But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.
But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.
parts of it doesn't sound like you're taking very good care of it. Either way, it doesn't sound like you're going to like Any car for very long! jmo
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If you got it for 58k i don't know why you're freaking out about losing a lot of $$$, i wouldn't think it's going to drop much more than mid 50's unless you keep beating the hell out of it (you got a Great deal, think of the guys that paid in the 70's). But, with only 800 miles & having to already paint/repair
parts of it doesn't sound like you're taking very good care of it. Either way, it doesn't sound like you're going to like Any car for very long! jmo
parts of it doesn't sound like you're taking very good care of it. Either way, it doesn't sound like you're going to like Any car for very long! jmo
I did not cause the damage. It was discovered after bringing it home from the dealership, and I've had to drive to and from the dealer multiple times - a 150 mile drive each way. Hence why I'm at 800 miles.
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Some RC Fs are selling for high 40s. I do drive a lot, so that is another consideration.
I did not cause the damage. It was discovered after bringing it home from the dealership, and I've had to drive to and from the dealer multiple times - a 150 mile drive each way. Hence why I'm at 800 miles.
I did not cause the damage. It was discovered after bringing it home from the dealership, and I've had to drive to and from the dealer multiple times - a 150 mile drive each way. Hence why I'm at 800 miles.
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Amazing how much the RCF has plummeted in such a short period of time. $10,000 is nothing compared to some folks.
There's one locally they can't get rid of for $55,000 and 10k miles.
That being said, I'm sure you earn well over $100,000 a year, so what's a few grand to drive a car you love?
There's one locally they can't get rid of for $55,000 and 10k miles.
That being said, I'm sure you earn well over $100,000 a year, so what's a few grand to drive a car you love?
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OP, I believe you've had the F for just about 1 month. Summer is around the corner and the best days are ahead to really enjoy this car.