Topher1044
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I have an '01 D2 SD. I picked it up for Cheap when gas prices soared back in '08/'09.
Then my 100% commission job tanked and with a child on the way, we couldn't afford 2 cars, so I 'sold' it to my brother for a ridiculous monthly payment plan. Fast Forward to today- a Year into a new career with great pay and benefits, plus the Wife finished school and is now working. To top it off, my brother has decided that the MPG is just too low for him (I told him it wasn't a Prius), so I'm getting the Rover back and he did a good job on maintenance.
My question is, now that I'm much more financially secure, and can afford it, do I sell it and use the money for* a down payment and pick up an LR3/LR4? I don't think LR4 have fallen quite as far as I would feel comfortable, but I'm not throwing out the option. I'll get a bonus come June/July, and that's probably when I'll make the move.
Thoughts? I've luckily only had an issue once with the '01, and that was me not securing a Spark Plug Wire after doing the 60K service (short drive to figure that out). I just know I'm due for something massive, and would rather drop her while she still has some value. The freedom of no car note is nice, but the LR3/LR4 also sounds really good.
*EDIT- From BirchHill's suggestion, I should probably sell privately outright to get more money for the down payment if I go that route. Thank you Sir.
Then my 100% commission job tanked and with a child on the way, we couldn't afford 2 cars, so I 'sold' it to my brother for a ridiculous monthly payment plan. Fast Forward to today- a Year into a new career with great pay and benefits, plus the Wife finished school and is now working. To top it off, my brother has decided that the MPG is just too low for him (I told him it wasn't a Prius), so I'm getting the Rover back and he did a good job on maintenance.
My question is, now that I'm much more financially secure, and can afford it, do I sell it and use the money for* a down payment and pick up an LR3/LR4? I don't think LR4 have fallen quite as far as I would feel comfortable, but I'm not throwing out the option. I'll get a bonus come June/July, and that's probably when I'll make the move.
Thoughts? I've luckily only had an issue once with the '01, and that was me not securing a Spark Plug Wire after doing the 60K service (short drive to figure that out). I just know I'm due for something massive, and would rather drop her while she still has some value. The freedom of no car note is nice, but the LR3/LR4 also sounds really good.
*EDIT- From BirchHill's suggestion, I should probably sell privately outright to get more money for the down payment if I go that route. Thank you Sir.
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