How do I get a new car AND stay married???

[fundonny]

Seriously, I love my Mazda, but it's got almost 70,000 KMs on it, it's a 2004, I'm kinda bored. Want to buy an Infinty QX. If I do that, I'll surely be out the door. Short of my car getting stolen, I don't know how to do this. Any of the old veterans have any advice??????

[Hacker]

The old man just bought a new Infiniti QX56

[jonf]

The old man just bought a new Infiniti QX56

Steal his?

[fundonny]

That's what I want man. I'd even buy one in New York.

[Hacker]

That's what I want man. I'd even buy one in New York.

Can't be done. The Infiniti dealers all received letters from headquarter last week informing them that they are NOT to sell to Canadian buyers. They were told that they would lose their dealership license if they failed to comply.

Dad had a deal finalized with a dealer in Boston and they called two days before he was going to fly down to pick up the vechicle

Thing is he's a dealer and even still he couldn't get one

Too bad too because its a solid 25K in the difference.

Sweet, SWEET rig though

[mpare]

Their refusal to sell must surely be in contravention of some legislative provision. It would be interesting to know whether, under state or federal laws, this is illegal. Better yet, it would be intersting to know whether they could be liable in damages for discriminating against not resident buyers.

Can't be done. The Infiniti dealers all received letters from headquarter last week informing them that they are NOT to sell to Canadian buyers. They were told that they would lose their dealership license if they failed to comply.

Dad had a deal finalized with a dealer in Boston and they called two days before he was going to fly down to pick up the vechicle

Thing is he's a dealer and even still he couldn't get one

Too bad too because its a solid 25K in the difference.

Sweet, SWEET rig though

[Hacker]

Their refusal to sell must surely be in contravention of some legislative provision. It would be interesting to know whether, under state or federal laws, this is illegal. Better yet, it would be intersting to know whether they could be liable in damages for discriminating against not resident buyers.

I believe that is a class action law suit going on which is investigating issues such as that.......he was also told in no uncertain terms that the warranty on a vehicle bought in the US would not be honored in Canada.

J-man - in Canada there is only 1 option on a QX-56 ......... 7 or 8 passenger everything else is standard, nav system included.

I sat through the negotiations with Dad at 417 Infinity

[jeffc]

Seriously, I love my Mazda, but it's got almost 70,000 KMs on it, it's a 2004, I'm kinda bored. Want to buy an Infinty QX. If I do that, I'll surely be out the door. Short of my car getting stolen, I don't know how to do this. Any of the old veterans have any advice??????

Simple answer. Buy 2 new cars.

[GolferChick]

Seriously, I love my Mazda, but it's got almost 70,000 KMs on it, it's a 2004, I'm kinda bored. Want to buy an Infinty QX. If I do that, I'll surely be out the door. Short of my car getting stolen, I don't know how to do this. Any of the old veterans have any advice??????

I've been looking for that secret too!! I want to get either the Lexus I350 or a BMW 328 . Please do tell, how can it be done?

[MusicMan]

I've been looking for that secret too!! I want to get either the Lexus I350 or a BMW 328 . Please do tell, how can it be done?

and GC. you cant compare those 2 cars. the IS350 is the competition for the 330I. the IS350 is a 6 second 0-60mph car with over 300hp. the 330I is only 255hp. the 328I only 215hp.

and I can tell you becuase I've driven both (and hard! ) that the IS350 definatly out performs the 330I and is a much better drive. very sporty. very fast. even more fun when you turn the TC/STM off no problems getting around a corner sideways.

or did you mean IS250 vs. 328I

[Indio]

no problems getting around a corner sideways.

Oh great, I can see her roaring into the garage at work, locking them up at the bottom of the ramp and sliding into her spot sideways

[GolferChick]

Oh great, I can see her roaring into the garage at work, locking them up at the bottom of the ramp and sliding into her spot sideways

I could too! But hubby would would set me straight right away...

[Indio]

I could too! But hubby would would set me straight right away...

I can just see him in his balck and white chasing you down the 174

[kerisb]

Oh great, I can see her roaring into the garage at work, locking them up at the bottom of the ramp and sliding into her spot sideways

And Indio, your point is?????? That sounds like an awesome way to park a vehicle!!

[Indio]

And Indio, your point is?????? That sounds like an awesome way to park a vehicle!!

not if it is parked beside mine!

[rezadue]

IS350 < BMW 335i

and GC. you cant compare those 2 cars. the IS350 is the competition for the 330I. the IS350 is a 6 second 0-60mph car with over 300hp. the 330I is only 255hp. the 328I only 215hp.

and I can tell you becuase I've driven both (and hard! ) that the IS350 definatly out performs the 330I and is a much better drive. very sporty. very fast. even more fun when you turn the TC/STM off no problems getting around a corner sideways.

[GolferChick]

and GC. you cant compare those 2 cars. the IS350 is the competition for the 330I. the IS350 is a 6 second 0-60mph car with over 300hp. the 330I is only 255hp. the 328I only 215hp.

and I can tell you becuase I've driven both (and hard! ) that the IS350 definatly out performs the 330I and is a much better drive. very sporty. very fast. even more fun when you turn the TC/STM off no problems getting around a corner sideways.

I meant the IS250 and BMW 328xi.
I test drove both of them too and I like them both for different reasons. I liked the IS250 for the finish and look but didn't like the speed acceleration and handling as much as the BMW. The Lexus also does not come manual and I'm not sure I like those wings on the steering wheel to shift gears. I like a stiff sporty ride and german cars know how to give you that but what they don't give you is the finish. I guess it's all a matter of taste but it's a hard decisions...even harder to convince the husband to let you buy it!!!

[MusicMan]

I meant the IS250 and BMW 328xi.
I test drove both of them too and I like them both for different reasons. I liked the IS250 for the finish and look but didn't like the speed acceleration and handling as much as the BMW. The Lexus also does not come manual and I'm not sure I like those wings on the steering wheel to shift gears. I like a stiff sporty ride and german cars know how to give you that but what they don't give you is the finish. I guess it's all a matter of taste but it's a hard decisions...even harder to convince the husband to let you buy it!!!

ok. check out the Mercedes C300/C350 with Sport Package. available in 6-speed. im not a fan of flappy paddle gearboxes. that is a goood drive aswell. drove that 2 weeks ago fasssst. only problem is they are on back order till march! my mom is on the list for the C350 4matic and they told her April.

also if you were looking at the bmw xi (all wheel drive) i would compare it to the audi A4 quattro with the "S" package, which comes with different harder suspension, better breaks, nicer rims and the best all wheel drive system.

[GolferChick]

ok. check out the Mercedes C300/C350 with Sport Package. available in 6-speed. im not a fan of flappy paddle gearboxes. that is a goood drive aswell. drove that 2 weeks ago fasssst. only problem is they are on back order till march! my mom is on the list for the C350 4matic and they told her April.

also if you were looking at the bmw xi (all wheel drive) i would compare it to the audi A4 quattro with the "S" package, which comes with different harder suspension, better breaks, nicer rims and the best all wheel drive system.

Oh I love the Mercedes!!! I think my list just got longer - got to go try it out!!

[fundonny]

Dude, I can't even read what you wrote, I can't stop looking at Nat's stretch....

[fundonny]

I thought about getting her a TT one day, but that day ain't soon!!!!!!!!

[fundonny]

Guess it all depends on those lawsuits, people are suing, with good reason. Discrimination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hacker]

Guess it all depends on those lawsuits, people are suing, with good reason. Discrimination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amen

[Indio]

Seriously, I love my Mazda, but it's got almost 70,000 KMs on it, it's a 2004, I'm kinda bored. Want to buy an Infinty QX. If I do that, I'll surely be out the door. Short of my car getting stolen, I don't know how to do this. Any of the old veterans have any advice??????

I've been looking for that secret too!! I want to get either the Lexus I350 or a BMW 328 . Please do tell, how can it be done?

Hey, I know both of you and since when do either of you let something get in the way of what you want??? Especially something like a spouse?

[Hacker]

Maybe Donny and GC need to hook up........they'd be poor as hell but they'd have a couple of nice rides

[Indio]

Maybe Donny and GC need to hook up........they'd be poor as hell but they'd have a couple of nice rides

LOL if they hooked up, the Canadian economy would skyrocket!

[sillywilly]

simple... buy HER the car you want and then slowly start driving it until you drive it more than her

[big mac]

Seriously, I love my Mazda, but it's got almost 70,000 KMs on it, it's a 2004, I'm kinda bored. Want to buy an Infinty QX. If I do that, I'll surely be out the door. Short of my car getting stolen, I don't know how to do this. Any of the old veterans have any advice??????

Must be the start of "mid-life crisis"

[MusicMan]

suck it up, less than 12 months left on the lease....... going from a $40k car to a $70+k car is a big deal especially when you factor in the penalty for trading in your lease (if its a lease, you seem like an "I lease my cars kinda guy"

[MusicMan]

wheres the fun?