I'm finally gonna buy another vehicle.

[Mace Canute]

A friend mentioned he and his wife were going to sell the wife's vehicle - a 2006 Nissan X-Trail Bonavista and since I have been thinking that some day I'll have to replace my 1994 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton truck (with 245,000 km) I went and kicked it's tires tonight. Nice little unit, very clean, great paint, no dings and low mileage....only 20,000 km. We came to an understanding on the price ($14,000) and on New Years Day I will take possession of it.

 

[gengine]

Those are nice rides, congrats!

 

[Diamondpilot]

Nice. Pics, or it did not happen. Thats the rule!

Chris

 

[deerefan]

A friend mentioned he and his wife were going to sell the wife's vehicle - a 2006 Nissan X-Trail Bonavista and since I have been thinking that some day I'll have to replace my 1994 Chevy 4x4 3/4 ton truck (with 245,000 km) I went and kicked it's tires tonight. Nice little unit, very clean, great paint, no dings and low mileage....only 20,000 km. We came to an understanding on the price ($14,000) and on New Years Day I will take possession of it.

What is an x-trail bonavista? Is it similar to the xterra?

 

[thatguy]

What is an x-trail bonavista? Is it similar to the xterra?

I had to google it.. But is it more like the rogue.. A cross-over, not an SUV..

The Rogue has AWD (no selector switch for 4x4), and the Xterra has switchable 4x4 (plus low range, and some have locking differentials)..

Brian

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Are you going to keep your 1994 Chevy also?

 

[Mace Canute]

Oh yes! The truck is still going to be my main vehicle for winter driving. I'll probably license the Nissan for the summer months and park it during the winter.

Since I have, or rather had, just one vehicle I was always concerned about being involved in a vehicle accident and having no wheels and no transportation and then I would be under the gun to find another vehicle and what a PITA that whole situation would be. There's a certain peace of mind that comes with having a spare vehicle and there is really no difference to me personally between having my money in a checking account or having it invested in a spare vehicle that I will need some day when my truck finally does need to be replaced. Besides, I don't think I could find another 6 year old vehicle with just 20,000 km on it and in such immaculate shape! I know zipola about these vehicle but now I will have to educate myself about them!

 

[oldballs]

Having a second vehicle is a good idea. Even with the expense (if one can afford it), it's really handy. After my wife died, I kept her '99 Crown Vic. This allows me to work on my '99 F-250 or help the kids out now and then. Getting a license for part of the year is puzzling however. I hate learning about different makes and vintages of cars/trucks also. Good luck on that.

 

[Bob77064]

Congrats Mace, sounds good.

 

[clemsonfor]

Oh yes! The truck is still going to be my main vehicle for winter driving. I'll probably license the Nissan for the summer months and park it during the winter.

Since I have, or rather had, just one vehicle I was always concerned about being involved in a vehicle accident and having no wheels and no transportation and then I would be under the gun to find another vehicle and what a PITA that whole situation would be. There's a certain peace of mind that comes with having a spare vehicle and there is really no difference to me personally between having my money in a checking account or having it invested in a spare vehicle that I will need some day when my truck finally does need to be replaced. Besides, I don't think I could find another 6 year old vehicle with just 20,000 km on it and in such immaculate shape! I know zipola about these vehicle but now I will have to educate myself about them!

Not sure how your area works but here in SC if someone smashes up your vehicle their insurance has to buy you a rental till yours is fixed or you buy another. If you wreck your car you can buy rental insurance usually for about $18/yr which will provide the same service. A guy smashed the front in by not yeilding to my wifes highlander. We has a fullsize renatal truck for about 2 weeks. I dont carry rental ins as i have an extra vehicle in the yard all the time.