That dream car thats just out of reach pricewise...

Started by r0tor, November 07, 2008, 09:51:00 AM

r0tor

So, today to fend off my ever growing insanity from working 10 of the last 11 days on 12 or more hour shifts with no days off in sight for a couple weeks - I've begun to daydream about that dream car you always wanted but is just out of reach... and then begin searching the interwebs for used examples that just may be now within your reach!


i've found some fine examples so far...

2005 Audi S4 (V8) for $25k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___6SPD-PREM-PKG-BOSE-SHADES-BIG-BRAKES-FULL-SERV-HIST_W0QQitemZ380078482138QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item380078482138&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

or how about a 2007 Audi RS4 for $42k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-RS4-Loaded-1-OWNER-PREMIUM-PKG-NAVIGATION-XM-RADIO-MINT-COND_W0QQitemZ350118912586QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item350118912586&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

:wub:

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

SVT666

2001 Mustang Cobras are now available for under $18K in my part of the world.

SVT666

1997 Cobra Verts are available for under $12K now.

SVT666

1996 BMW M3 with low mileage is available for $11,800 at a dealer in Vancouver.


Byteme

The Factory 5 Cobra replica is only $13,000 + a used Mustang a buch of misc parts and a lot of labour.  Figure $30K total for a pretty good one.

the Teuton

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!



Eye of the Tiger

2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

BimmerM3

Quote from: NACar on November 07, 2008, 02:23:24 PM
Miata. It's at least $4k for a decent one.

+1, although my issue isn't the money as much as it is convincing my dad to go for it.


Onslaught

Right now all cars are out of my reach! I'm not spending one dime on a car until work picks up again and that will probably be a few years from now.
By then who knows what will be out. So my MX-5 better have lots of life left in her. I just wish I'd not put those stiff Racing Beat springs on her now.




sportyaccordy

Quote from: R-inge on November 07, 2008, 03:50:45 PM
Porsche 911 C4S... :drool:
Word up, I want one one day

I think my next car's gonna be an old M3

the Teuton

Let's be honest, Sporty.  This is your next attainable dream car.

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Gotta-Qik-C7

The ZO6,but I'll settle for a regular C6. I'm not hard to please.
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

S204STi



sportyaccordy

Quote from: R-inge on November 07, 2008, 04:08:37 PM
Which generation?
The only generation that hasn't attained classic car status, but at the same time is old enough to have relinquished douchebag status...



A well kept example goes for 12Kish now. If not that, then a 328i. More money for mods

FlatBlackCaddy

Quote from: the Teuton on November 07, 2008, 04:00:52 PM
Let's be honest, Sporty.  This is your next attainable dream car.




I know, i think he's in too deep to escape the mighty H.

With time and much training he may be able to break free.

sportyaccordy


the Teuton

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Lebowski

My perrenial dream car, a 911.

It's not so much out of my reach, as it is that it would just be stupid to spend money on a new car right now.


r0tor

Quote from: giant_mtb on November 07, 2008, 04:30:59 PM
Oh. My. God.  I want.  But in black.

There are a couple CPO B6 S4's in my area for $25-27k... i may check them out soon
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

Gotta-Qik-C7

2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

GoCougs

Quote from: Lebowski on November 07, 2008, 08:39:27 PM
My perrenial dream car, a 911.

It's not so much out of my reach, as it is that it would just be stupid to spend money on a new car right now.

How are those not the same?

Lebowski

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Quote from: GoCougs on November 08, 2008, 10:26:37 AM
How are those not the same?

As someone who lives well below your means yourself, I think you know exactly how they are not the same.  It's a matter of priorities.

I could walk into a Porsche dealership and pay cash for a 911 Turbo today if I wanted to, but doing so would not be a particularly good financial decision.

Out of reach = you can't afford it.

That's not the same as being able to afford something, but being prudent enough to save your money.  Most Americans do not get this concept, which is why we are in our current mess.  Sadly, to many Americans, if they can afford the payment on something it is within reach.  I don't live that way.  I define "within my reach" as able to pay cash for something without having to incur any debt, tap my retirement savings, or making any adjustments to my current standard of living.  Even then, just because something is "within my reach" doesn't mean I buy it, hence the lack of a 911 in my driveway.

GoCougs

Quote from: Lebowski on November 08, 2008, 11:23:35 AM
It's a matter of priorities.

I could walk into a Porsche dealership and pay cash for a 911 Turbo today if I wanted to, but doing so would not be a particularly good financial decision.

Out of reach = you can't afford it.

That's not the same as being able to afford something, but being prudent enough to save your money.

"Not (be) a particularly good financial decision" = can't afford it.