If you truly want the Telluride you should get it, even if you have to wait a little longer. If it is a matter of not currently having a vehicle, consider going to the Kia dealer and asking about purchasing a previously owned vehicle on the lot with the understanding that if you do buy the Telluride you order when it comes in you will get full credit for the original purchase price. You may be surprised since it really is a win/win for the dealer since he is not really losing any serious depreciation. You will still be responsible for the taxes so you may not want to get the most expensive used car on the lot but at least you have a car for now and the knowledge of knowing you have a Telluride in the pipeline.
The BMW iDrive is awesome, better tech than Kia. I just sold a 2018 X3 M40i, and my advice to you: buy a BMW certified used car with as many option packages as you can afford. We didn’t want to wait either, so we bought a Lexus RX 350L. Miss the fast Bimmer, but wife is happy with the quiet smooth ride. If you get a chance, go drive an X3 M40i...very fast and fun. Cheers.
No costly repairs, in fact, no mechanical or electrical issues whatsoever. Wife wanted more comfortable seat and softer suspension. I gave in. I do hope to own another one, and she can drive the Lexus. I will custom order the next one instead of buying one off the showroom floor. Resale is difficult when you are trying to sell a lightly optioned car. I believe that a lot of potential buyers are looking for the Drivers Assist pkgs and adaptive suspension, two things that mine did not have. There are a lot of X3 M40’s for sale in So Cal.; 120 within a 100 mile radius from where I live.
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which one , we had 9 !! , two were LEMONS , yes the real thing ! bought back from BMW . As I've said earlier they are like dating a Super Model , that cheats on you !
"They are like dating a Super Model, that cheats on you!" I love that analogy, sadly or maybe not I have never dated a Super Model. But if I did I think she would be a lot like my Mercedes SL550, beautiful to look at but expensive to maintain and always wondering when she might break my heart.
...............sadly , I've had my heart broken , and I have sworn off BMW/ German ..............read an interesting report today showing LUX brands declining in sales in the 1st Q of this year , I wonder if others like me realize the badge isnt worth it due the the increased Quality/Value of the "Near Lux" mainstream brand offerings ..........dunno , but I'm not going back !
