Deal or no deal II "The Deal"

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 09/12/2017 at 22:49 • Filed to: None

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Well, after almost buying a GTI earlier, just due to it being a steal, I’ve put down a deposit on the car we’ve thought about buying all along.

2016, CPO with the GT trim in “Soul red” and the tech pack. Fully loaded and stickered at $27K (Canadian) and I put a deposit on it for $24.5K (Canadian) making it officially the most I’ve ever spent on a car.

It’s not exciting or anything but will preserve my Fiesta ST and be a good mile mule.

Stealership rating: 7/10 - pretty scummy

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/12/2017 at 23:05

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24.5k Maple Syrup dollars is only like 20.1k Freedom dollars, could’ve had a V8 M3 for that.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > E90M3 09/12/2017 at 23:07

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Could’ve, but gas is $1.40 a litre right now where I live and all I need is basically an appliance that is nice to sit in to mile out and dispose of in 2 or so years.

I have my Fiesta ST still, that’s all that counts to me.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/12/2017 at 23:07

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At least it’s the best possible color

Chariotoflove > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/12/2017 at 23:10

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True. And I don’t like red. So that’s an indictment of Mazda’s current color palette.

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/12/2017 at 23:10

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I forget how expensive gas is outside the US. The machine I got to rack up the miles on is certainly not an appliance:

That said, I can see me keeping this thing and putting a stupid amount of miles on it. I’ve already put 14k on it in 6 months.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/12/2017 at 23:14

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Pretty much, lol. White interior too, so kinda neat.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/13/2017 at 00:10

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Most people on Oppo are happy about their purchases... This is gonna be entertaining!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E90M3 09/13/2017 at 00:11

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Careful, those 7th gen V6 Accords have time bomb transmissions.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/13/2017 at 00:24

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I’m happy, but it is just a mile mule on my 90KM per day commute.

I like it fine, looks wise and it drives non-offensivly.

But it doesn’t drive or handle like my Fiesta ST and I don’t love it dearly like my 1986 Dodge Ram.

It’s just metal and plastic to me.

Sovande > E90M3 09/13/2017 at 08:22

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Serious question: What is maintenance like on a 2009 M3 with 100k on it? Also, the Mazda is better looking.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Sovande 09/13/2017 at 10:38

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What is maintenance like on a 2009 M3 with 100k on it?

About a 2016 Mazda CX-3... lol

Sovande > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/13/2017 at 11:50

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Was asking about the car E90M3 linked which he suggested would have been a better purchase than what you got.

E90M3 > Sovande 09/13/2017 at 11:52

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Mine only has 42k on it and it’s a 2011. Assuming that you don’t have to replace the rod bearings or the throttle position actuators, it shouldn’t be too bad. I mean it’s an M car so it’s not cheap, but it really isn’t that bad. Davesaddiction has a 105k mile 2008 E90 M3 and I think his hasn’t been outrageous.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Sovande 09/13/2017 at 11:52

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Yeah I know. The milage caught my eye too.

I was joking that the maintenance on the M3 would be about what I paid for the CX-3.

blackchair > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/13/2017 at 12:29

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I owned one of these for a couple years. I can tell you they’re a blast in the snow with the right tires (snows, obvs). The AWD is more predictive and will push power to the back before it needs it. In the snow, it drives like an AWD. Super fun. It’s not fast, but it has quick enough response to make things fun.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > blackchair 09/13/2017 at 12:31

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Yeah, it is not a bad car! It’s no RS or anything, but for a DD mile mule, I am pleased!

Textured Soy Protein > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/14/2017 at 14:03

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I think it was you I was trying to talk out of buying a CX-3, right? I see I was unsuccessful.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Textured Soy Protein 09/14/2017 at 14:05

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Yeah, but you did make a very good case! I actually went out and really looked at an Impreza.

I appreciate your input, sincerely!