by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 03/27/2017 at 13:34
by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 03/27/2017 at 13:34
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I’ve lost lots of money on lots of cars. Usually I’ve lost that money by buying parts and doing stuff to cars, and then getting bored and selling said cars, so I’m usually hesitant to spend money.
Things seem to be different with the Land Cruiser. Maybe it’s because I know my money is safe in it, but I’ve spent more money on things this truck doesn’t need in the last month than I’ve spent on any other vehicle in the last ten years or so. And it feels really good, you guys.
I get bored, I go through cars. The longest I’ve ever kept a car is four years, on a 2001 Audi allroad, and the only thing I ever bought for that car that it didn’t need was a short throw shifter. I’ve had Fox Mustangs, Cors both Vette and Vair, F-bodies, and a really nice Jaguar, and I didn’t want to spend a god damn dime on them because I knew I’d get sick of them.
Maybe I’ve changed. I’ve gotten older, I’ve got a kid, responsibilities. But I feel like I’m settling into the Land Cruiser. I don’t have any desire to daily something different, I don’t really even want a ‘toy’ anymore. I like improving my current vehicle more than I’d like a new one, which is really a first.
Is this what being a one-vehicle enthusiast feels like? It’s weird, but I like it.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/27/2017 at 13:51, STARS: 2
Perhaps one day I will reach such clarity.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/27/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 0
No. The world needs you out there on the front lines, buying random old Toyotas. They want you on that wall. They NEED you on that wall.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
03/27/2017 at 13:59, STARS: 1
Well...if it makes you feel better, you’d be losing $200-700 a month depreciation on a newer car.
Even my 2009 MDX has lost $225 a month in depreciation, (and I bought it after it had already depreciated 30% from new). About the only way to beat that is with a Wrangler or a Tacoma. Or in your case buy something older with a cult following that won’t depreciate.
"vicali" (vicali)
03/27/2017 at 14:01, STARS: 1
Is this what being a six-vehicle enthusiast feels like? Why not Zoidberg?
"vicali" (vicali)
03/27/2017 at 14:02, STARS: 2
Buys a Cruiser that lasts forever..
Keeps Cruiser forever..
Profit?!
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/27/2017 at 14:08, STARS: 0
I don’t think I’ll ever buy a new car. I’m not even comfortable taking a loan out on a car because of my penchant for getting bored with them.
Any time I’ve bought a car without looking at what I can sell it for I’ve gotten burned, so it’s almost become the top priority when I buy one: can I sell it in six months for what I paid for it? Kinda annoying, but it’s always worked for me when I’ve done it.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/27/2017 at 14:08, STARS: 0
Maybe profit for my son when I die?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/27/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 2
I know that feel.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/27/2017 at 16:41, STARS: 1
I never would have thought a champagne colored Toyota SUV would be the one to do it, but we’re living in strange times.