M_Bolc
Well-Known Member
Yes yes, so yet another post asking for help choosing a ride.
This is slightly different because I do have a "finalist" selection, although I admit they are dissimilar.
Please note that suggestions are well received, but there are a few ground rules: no French cars, and no US cars. Those have zero aftermarket value down here. I already had my experience selling my Fiat, it took 6 months to sell it (I only got 5 calls), even when Fiat has a longer presence in Costa Rica and vastly greater support network.
Here are the finalists in no particular order. Note: all of them are manuals.
2015 Audi A3 1.2t (I would get a Golf, but it is not available in Costa Rica)
This one comes well kitted with 10 airbags, 17inch wheels, MMI, Bluetooth integration, trip computer, fog lights, etc.
$29.900 out the door. This would require some financing.
4 year warranty and 2 free services.
2013 BMW 114i (brand new as well, it just hasn't been sold)
It matches the Audi's specs, except that it loses the electronic parking brake, but gains keyless starting (I couldn't care less about either).
$33.500, again some financing is required.
2 year warranty and 3 years of service included.
2010 VW Bora 2.5 from a private seller
This is the base version, so it does have alloys, power mirrors/door locks/windows, abs, and esp. It does not have Bluetooth or iPod integration, multifunction steering wheel nor a trip computer.
It has done 43.000km.
$16500. I could pay this cash.
No warranty, no servicing. But it is impeccable inside and out.
2000 Audi S4 Quattro
I've been talking about this car for about a year. I couldn't justify getting a second car since I'm single and only have one parking spot at my place. Once I decided to sell the 500 and buy it, well it took me 6 months to sell it. There was a time in between when the current owner didn't want to part ways with it either.
Obviously this is fully loaded for a 2000 model year standard.
6 airbags, abs, cd changer, power seats, Bose sound system, carbon fiber interior trim, etc.
The car has only done about 13000km (I'm not missing a zero). It has lived in a climate controlled garage, and is owned by a collector.
Nogaro blue on black leather.
$15750, payed cash.
As expected, no warranty or servicing.
This is slightly different because I do have a "finalist" selection, although I admit they are dissimilar.
Please note that suggestions are well received, but there are a few ground rules: no French cars, and no US cars. Those have zero aftermarket value down here. I already had my experience selling my Fiat, it took 6 months to sell it (I only got 5 calls), even when Fiat has a longer presence in Costa Rica and vastly greater support network.
Here are the finalists in no particular order. Note: all of them are manuals.
2015 Audi A3 1.2t (I would get a Golf, but it is not available in Costa Rica)
This one comes well kitted with 10 airbags, 17inch wheels, MMI, Bluetooth integration, trip computer, fog lights, etc.
$29.900 out the door. This would require some financing.
4 year warranty and 2 free services.
2013 BMW 114i (brand new as well, it just hasn't been sold)
It matches the Audi's specs, except that it loses the electronic parking brake, but gains keyless starting (I couldn't care less about either).
$33.500, again some financing is required.
2 year warranty and 3 years of service included.
2010 VW Bora 2.5 from a private seller
This is the base version, so it does have alloys, power mirrors/door locks/windows, abs, and esp. It does not have Bluetooth or iPod integration, multifunction steering wheel nor a trip computer.
It has done 43.000km.
$16500. I could pay this cash.
No warranty, no servicing. But it is impeccable inside and out.
2000 Audi S4 Quattro
I've been talking about this car for about a year. I couldn't justify getting a second car since I'm single and only have one parking spot at my place. Once I decided to sell the 500 and buy it, well it took me 6 months to sell it. There was a time in between when the current owner didn't want to part ways with it either.
Obviously this is fully loaded for a 2000 model year standard.
6 airbags, abs, cd changer, power seats, Bose sound system, carbon fiber interior trim, etc.
The car has only done about 13000km (I'm not missing a zero). It has lived in a climate controlled garage, and is owned by a collector.
Nogaro blue on black leather.
$15750, payed cash.
As expected, no warranty or servicing.
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