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OT: Cars

Please. He drives a 1995 Ford shitbox because he's too afraid his students will trash anything nicer.
 
MindzEye said:
Fair enough....I'm just of the mind that you worry about problems as they occur, not 3-5 years prior to them occurring. Especially when it comes to vehicles...I'll very likely be moving somewhere that is sunny 12 months of the year within the next few years, but I'm not buying the convertible now.



I know why you did it, I'm just telling you that I see you making the same mistake that I've seen a bunch of my buddies make, putting practicality in front of living, getting old before their time. Next stop is realizing that I'm right and over compensating with a mid life crisis porsche or something in 10-15 years.

Nice SUV though, yeah, but for an enthusiast like yourself, driving it will always feel like there's something missing.
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I'll happily admit you are right and get a porsche in 10 years, deal?

My fear is being in the same place as a buddy right now. He has a 328 and just found out his wife is pregnant with a 2nd. He's now trying to get out of his lease with 1.5 years left and the dealer is hardballing him.

Getting out of a lease can be a nightmare unless you are getting into a much more expensive whip. I'd rather be "future" ready...and of course I've wanted an SUV for awhile.
 
corksens said:
I'll happily admit you are right and get a porsche in 10 years, deal?
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Fair enough....would have had more fun in it at 29, than you would at 39 though.

My fear is being in the same place as a buddy right now. He has a 328 and just found out his wife is pregnant with a 2nd. He's now trying to get out of his lease with 1.5 years left and the dealer is hardballing him.

Getting out of a lease can be a nightmare unless you are getting into a much more expensive whip. I'd rather be "future" ready...and of course I've wanted an SUV for awhile.
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So, your fear is getting bent over for a few grand? I guess we view life a bit differently my friend.
 
MindzEye said:
Fair enough....would have had more fun in it at 29, than you would at 39 though.



So, your fear is getting bent over for a few grand? I guess we view life a bit differently my friend.
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In all honesty, I get the worst cases of buyers remorse on everything.

I got it on my home, my cars, tv's everything. Something I inherited from my dad.

One of the things that allows me to more confidently make big purchases is create a checklist of wants and go from there. Yea, it's boring and bland, but it helps me sleep at night.
 
Habsy said:
As well it should be.
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You still running a Jag? I was looking at 2011 XFR the other day. I keep leaning towards a used 650i though....something about them has always had it's hooks into me. Then grab a summer toy next year, either a bike or a 03-06 M3 convertible.
 
Yes, however lately I've been driving my work SUV more because of runs to Costco etc. The good part is it keeps the miles low on my car, the bad part is it's a piece of shit.

Here in Florida we call "summer toys" cars.
 
corksens said:
In all honesty, I get the worst cases of buyers remorse on everything.

I got it on my home, my cars, tv's everything. Something I inherited from my dad.

One of the things that allows me to more confidently make big purchases is create a checklist of wants and go from there. Yea, it's boring and bland, but it helps me sleep at night.
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Yeah bro, we're night and day....kick myself once in a while for all the work involved in owning a house with a pool, but nothing resembling buyers remorse. I have a pretty cavalier attitude about things.
 
corksens said:
In all honesty, I get the worst cases of buyers remorse on everything.

I got it on my home, my cars, tv's everything. Something I inherited from my dad.

One of the things that allows me to more confidently make big purchases is create a checklist of wants and go from there. Yea, it's boring and bland, but it helps me sleep at night.
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You'll get over that as you get older and kids are involved. I used to be the same. Now I just want the purchase over with because there is always something else to deal with.
 
Habsy said:
Yes, however lately I've been driving my work SUV more because of runs to Costco etc. The good part is it keeps the miles low on my car, the bad part is it's a piece of shit.

Here in Florida we call "summer toys" cars.
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****....I need year long summer. I start up my own contracting shop (hoping to turn it into a full blown firm at some point) by the end of 2014 at the latest, and my first move will be to say "**** winter" and relocate somewhere warm.
 
corksens said:
Can't wait to load a child seat in the back of a coupe.

Believe it or not, I do forsee the girlfriend and I having little corksens in the next few years.

I appreciate your input, Mindz, but I thought long and hard about this decision and opted for the SUV on purpose...not like I am settling for a Dodge Caravan here.
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Did you learn nothing from your divorce, hombre?

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