How do you know when you've owned one too many crappy beater cars?

by "Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
Published 02/22/2017 at 20:37

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When you start buying things like spare powertrains for vehicles still (sort of) under warranty.

I have a problem.

Replies (17)

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:40, STARS: 1

your problem is not enough SVs.

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 0

Aren’t you back down to one? Thought I read a post a while back where you were selling basically the whole collection.

"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
02/22/2017 at 20:43, STARS: 1

Hmm......I wonder if that would fit in a Spitfire?

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0

I WANT to sell the collection, but i’m not near them, so i cant sell them

so, i still have two. GET ANOTHER ONE ALREADY

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:45, STARS: 0

But how will I buy a husqvarna 701 if I keep buying SVs? :/

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:46, STARS: 0

I already took Miata measurements

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:47, STARS: 1

the SV will keep working, the husky I gave 4 months before something goes bang in a spectacular fashion.

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:50, STARS: 0

I’m sorry, I cannot hear your logic over the amount of potential brappp stored up.

And if not the Husky, stupid cheap Street Triple R’s are coming as soon as the new bigger one drops.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:51, STARS: 0

triumph release the price on the news ones.

the RS is basicly the same price as the Speed triple (NON-R)

fuckers. at least the R is still ‘cheap’

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 0

I’d be fine with a 675, and the bottom is about to fall out from under the used market.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:54, STARS: 1

ehh. the HP difference (and the TORQUE difference) is big enough that I would rather the S with the new motor then the old R.

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:56, STARS: 0

Sure, all things being equal.

But I’ll take a lightly used 675 STR for about the $4k range over a new bike please and thank you.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/22/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 0

i dont think they are going to fall to THAT price. thats ~ 6K cad.

if they do, i will eat my shoes and buy one.

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
02/22/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 2

have had my impreza a week and already considering a spare engine. not to upgrade, just so I know its fresh and ready

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 20:59, STARS: 1

Motorcycle enthusiasts are a fickle bunch, always want the latest and greatest. If the new one really is leaps and bounds better, prices on the 2013's will drop steeply.

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
02/22/2017 at 21:00, STARS: 0

I’m planning on adding a turbocharger next month. This popped up and is well worth the cost for peace of mind (it was also really really cheap)

"AkursedX" (akursedx)
02/22/2017 at 21:30, STARS: 1

I strongly approved this.