Another one of these fucking threads.
$30K on a car today and why.
If I had a place to park it, Porsche Cayman S (http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=11422&endYear=2013&modelCode1=CAYMAN&startYear=1981&makeCode1=POR&transmissionCode=MAN&searchRadius=300&maxPrice=30000&listingId=313122862&Log=0)
Why? Because its the right thing to do. The closest thing to a new NSX. A legitimate 30 MPG highway sports car.
If I didn't have a place to park a whole car, used Aprilia Tuono V4R & ZZR1200 (and the rest would prob go to 2-3 years of insurance :cry: )
A used C6 coupe.
BRZ :huh:
2011 Mustang GT
A used 2012 Fusion SEL AWD. Spend the rest of the money on a lot beer, a lot of popcorn, a lot of chicken wings and a couple of TV's.
(http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/8/25/328/358/27207899616.328358176.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=328358176 (http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=328358176)
Post 2005 Boxster S.
Quote from: sportyaccordy on September 07, 2012, 11:23:11 AM
Another one of these fucking threads.
$30K on a car today and why.
If I had a place to park it, Porsche Cayman S (http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=11422&endYear=2013&modelCode1=CAYMAN&startYear=1981&makeCode1=POR&transmissionCode=MAN&searchRadius=300&maxPrice=30000&listingId=313122862&Log=0)
Why? Because its the right thing to do. The closest thing to a new NSX. A legitimate 30 MPG highway sports car.
If I didn't have a place to park a whole car, used Aprilia Tuono V4R & ZZR1200 (and the rest would prob go to 2-3 years of insurance :cry: )
As a daily driver and only car? No, it's not the right thing to do...
Do I get to keep what I currently have or does it replace it?
Quote from: MrH on September 07, 2012, 12:06:24 PM
As a daily driver and only car? No, it's not the right thing to do...
What makes you say that? You had a sports car for an only car, Rags does, I just stepped into that realm.
Quote from: MrH on September 07, 2012, 12:06:24 PM
As a daily driver and only car? No, it's not the right thing to do...
Cayman is more daily-drivable than many other sports cars. It's got 2 trunks.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=28060.msg1775868#msg1775868 date=1347041901
What makes you say that? You had a sports car for an only car, Rags does, I just stepped into that realm.
It's a 90k mile Porsche that's damn near impossible to work on yourself. And then there's insurance too. Has nothing to do with the practicality of it. It's more practical than my BRZ :lol:
Quote from: MrH on September 07, 2012, 12:06:24 PM
As a daily driver and only car? No, it's not the right thing to do...
I don't daily drive. This would be a weekend car.
And like others said, no less practical than say, a Miata. What work would I need to do on it, besides change oil + brakes + belts?
Quote from: sportyaccordy on September 07, 2012, 12:49:10 PM
I don't daily drive. This would be a weekend car.
And like others said, no less practical than say, a Miata. What work would I need to do on it, besides change oil + brakes + belts?
Even belts would be tough. But the car has 90k miles. Assuming that's all you'd have to do is a bit naive. But yeah, you don't daily drive, so I guess it's a completely different situation.
I guess the question wasn't clear. Is this in addition to what you currently have? Or to replace? If I get to the BRZ, I think I would get a slightly used STI, or maybe an SUV/CUV kind of thing (Element, CX-5, 4Runner, Forester, Outback, something like that).
Quote from: sportyaccordy on September 07, 2012, 12:49:10 PM
I don't daily drive. This would be a weekend car.
And like others said, no less practical than say, a Miata. What work would I need to do on it, besides change oil + brakes + belts?
By that mileage, most cars are looking at changing plugs and wires (good luck DIYing that one on a Cayman/Boxster), coolant flush, transmission oil change, and possibly the water pump.
I would say in addition to what you have now. I suppose you could put the value of your car to a trade.
R.E. Cayman maintenance. I'd just pay to get whatever I couldn't do done. Water pump etc might be like a $1000 job. Pricey but not
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DsuKQ5xER_I/SX4YIyhP7iI/AAAAAAAABp4/Xj42s9oy4Rs/s400/sanford_heartattacks.jpg)
Spark plug wires... dont these things have coil on plugs? I guess I'd have to change plugs too. They could bundle that shit in with the water pump. I would do one as a DD if I needed one and could afford one.
Wouldn't be just one car, but if it had to be, then BRZ and trade the 944 for an NA Miata.
WRX Limited + $165 in accessories.
If I could keep the Outback then I'd probably get a S2000.
996 C2 (post facelift)
Wait til February or March and you may find out.
Ummmmmmm...... BRZZZZZZ or used late model 3er. Period. Yea Buddy.
If Nissan Juke AWD came with a 6-speed, I would do it.
Otherwise......used CTS V.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 08, 2012, 03:17:45 PM
If Nissan Juke AWD came with a 6-speed, I would do it.
I feel that if 2o6 was handed $62K, he could be roped into buying this:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/03/dementia-stricken-man-buys-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-sale-voided-after-complaints-from-wife/
Quote from: TurboDan on September 08, 2012, 11:16:04 PM
I feel that if 2o6 was handed $62K, he could be roped into buying this:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/03/dementia-stricken-man-buys-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-sale-voided-after-complaints-from-wife/
:lol:
15 Tata Nanos.
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on September 08, 2012, 03:27:25 PM
Ditto!
:confused:
It's fast as heck and handles well.
But the CVT ruins everything, that's one thing that really spoiled the fun from when I drove it.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 10, 2012, 09:18:44 PM
It's fast as heck and handles well.
But the CVT ruins everything, that's one thing that really spoiled the fun from when I drove it.
It's so ugly that it causes me physical discomfort to look upon it.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=28060.msg1777102#msg1777102 date=1347333644
It's so ugly that it causes me physical discomfort to look upon it.
You should see a doctor, then.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 10, 2012, 09:22:24 PM
You should see a doctor, then.
You've never seen something so revolting that you needed to look away?
Quote from: Speed_Racer on September 09, 2012, 12:05:19 AM
15 Tata Nanos.
The odd number of Tatas freaks me out a bit. This should always be divisible by Two.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=28060.msg1777107#msg1777107 date=1347333878
You've never seen something so revolting that you needed to look away?
As Minpin has recently reminded us, how about a blue waffle?
LOL
Quote from: S204STi on September 10, 2012, 09:26:31 PM
The odd number of Tatas freaks me out a bit. This should always be divisible by Two.
(http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/07/kaitlyn_leeb_a_p.jpg)
The spacing required to get the prosthetic one in there is frightening to imagine. You could fit Texas between those.
Quote from: Lebowski on September 07, 2012, 11:30:54 AM
A used C6 coupe.
This.
Either this or Boxster, depends on which day you ask me.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 10, 2012, 09:18:44 PM
It's fast as heck and handles well.
But the CVT ruins everything, that's one thing that really spoiled the fun from when I drove it.
Fast? Maybe big V8s have spoiled me but I've never heard the Juke decribed as fast...
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on September 10, 2012, 10:01:02 PM
Fast? Maybe big V8s have spoiled me but I've never heard the Juke decribed as fast...
It's definitely not slow.
Can you get a GranSport for 30k?
Quote from: 2o6 on September 10, 2012, 10:13:01 PM
Can you get a GranSport for 30k?
No, but you can get plenty other fast cars (http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=92626&acode=USC20TOC021D0&restore=false) (faster than the Juke, at least) for $30k if that's the point you're trying to make.
Quote from: Vinsanity on September 10, 2012, 10:23:20 PM
No, but you can get plenty other fast cars (http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=92626&acode=USC20TOC021D0&restore=false) (faster than the Juke, at least) for $30k if that's the point you're trying to make.
My point exactly! There's plenty of excitement to be had for 30k! No way in hell I'd spent my money on a Juke.........
FFR Hot Rod with a turbo 13b/5 speed.
edit: I don't know if the exact car that I want to build would come in at under $30k, but the basic car would be attainable at that price.
Quote from: Raza on September 10, 2012, 09:24:38 PM
You've never seen something so revolting that you needed to look away?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 10, 2012, 09:28:21 PM
(http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/07/kaitlyn_leeb_a_p.jpg)
Where did the extra skin for the implant come from?