by "j.davism5" (j-davism5)
Published 04/18/2017 at 05:40
by "j.davism5" (j-davism5)
Published 04/18/2017 at 05:40
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STARS: 4
Thank god it’s not my E39 M5, but still, it’s been an awesome car, and I’ll miss it...
"GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo" (jackolson)
04/18/2017 at 06:04, STARS: 0
I guess the important question is...why?
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 06:17, STARS: 6
Because I’m lucky enough to have all these, and I’m going through a career change right now, so the wife has said one has to go....for our financial security is the best answer. Why the M3? The E39 M5 is my dream car, and the soarer, whilst special, is worthless, and the ISF is the family car, so the M3 loses. I’ve had countless cars, but only a few I get attached to. The M3 is starting to get that feel...
I keep telling myself in a year or 2 I’ll get another one, but it won’t be the same.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
04/18/2017 at 07:13, STARS: 1
Have you listed yet? If so where, if not year/mileage/options?
Judging by your other cars I’m going to go ahead and assume that the M3 has got 3 pedals.
If you’re anywhere along the east coast, I’d love to come and have a look. I’m forever in the market for another E46M3.
"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
04/18/2017 at 07:16, STARS: 4
Respectfully, I’ve never understood how the spousal “jurisdictional-overreach” in these situations works or is even acknowledged.
Tell Her if you have to sell one of your cars, She has to give-up a Closet.
Ain’t love grand?
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
04/18/2017 at 07:21, STARS: 6
Yes but the problem is she is correct. So you end up thinking logically and agree with her. So it becomes almost like inception and you think its your idea even. Unless she has a collection of closets in various houses, idk how that is gonna work very well as a compromise.
"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
04/18/2017 at 07:30, STARS: 3
Never let the facts get in the way!!
No worries...a good Marriage is the by product of a series of little compromises.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
04/18/2017 at 07:33, STARS: 2
It depends on the relationship. I have friends who lost all of their toys the second they got married. My wife isn’t bothered by the cars/motorcycle she doesn’t even play the “you have all of these expensive toys, so we don’t have money for x.” card. The agreement is that as long as were not putting ourselves in a losing financial position, either one buys what they want.
We don’t, however have kids yet. The M3 and the Grom are safe there, but an expensive DD is not. No worries though, I’ve got this grand idea for a little Ford Ranger to DD. That was my idea right?
"GTiceman" (gticeman)
04/18/2017 at 07:47, STARS: 0
Don’t do it! I am going to buy another one. I absolutely love the e46 and even though mine was a PITA and race car I want to buy one I can daily.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
04/18/2017 at 07:48, STARS: 10
“the ISF is the family car”
WHY ISN’T THIS MY LIFE!?
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
04/18/2017 at 08:31, STARS: 0
List it on BaT - nice, clean sorted E46 M3s seem to do really well.
"Moves-Like-Senna" (moves-like-senna)
04/18/2017 at 08:59, STARS: 2
You’re 100% right. I know Oppos are going to go against your decision, and as they already have, point out that it’s not your wife’s place but you’re doing the right thing. Taking advice from those we trust most is important.
It’s the same reason I walked out without the Camaro SS last night. With the money I’d have spent on that, and dump my current car, I’d be able to own 3 properties within the same 5 years of payments so long as I dump my current car. Sometimes you have to do life instead of fun ;)
"GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo" (jackolson)
04/18/2017 at 09:03, STARS: 0
Makes sense. I’m too far down the rabbit hole on mine to ever get rid of it.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/18/2017 at 09:32, STARS: 0
I just discovered your Soarer history, I am jelly. Used to have a SC400 and I want a 1J, turbo manual.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
04/18/2017 at 09:38, STARS: 0
I’m sorry to hear that - - but it sounds like a necessary step, and you’ll still have an awesome selection to drive on a daily basis. I second Tripper’s comment requesting details - - except that I’m in the Midwest. Please post additional details when you’re ready. Maybe the car can stay Oppo! Good luck regardless!
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
04/18/2017 at 09:38, STARS: 0
Second this re: details -
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
04/18/2017 at 09:38, STARS: 0
Have a link to the ad? Would love to take a peek at it. I’m always semi looking for an E46, but lately the temptation is just way too great.
"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
04/18/2017 at 09:46, STARS: 0
You asking us? It’s your life. You set the goals and apply the necessary resources to achieve them. Key is that your spouse is your best friend.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 4
As some of the other have said, you often get pulled up by the better half to make a decision on behalf of both of you, rather than one of you. In the last 10 years, I’ve 30 cars or more, with some truly epic machinery in amongst that. The wife has always supported my decisions with cars knowing that: I know how to play the game and not burn money, and that if I have less of cars, her and the children get a lesser version of me. I used to be of the opinion that at least when it came to cars, I would always maintain an independence of choice. The reality is that as a team, weighing the decisions and working towards them together, I’ve owned some cars that I would never have dreamed of. She has given up plenty to see my addiction fed, and I’m stumped someday as to what I give up for her. I’m an extremely blessed person in that sense.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 09:56, STARS: 0
Believe it or not, I actually sought out an SMG. Having spent seat time in E60 M5, I learnt how it works, and more importantly how to get it to work for you. I have the M5 to scratch my manual itch. When used properly and understood, you can easily match revs, and drop/gain multiple gears quickly with a click of those paddles. I found one that had just had the SMG pump replaced, and I got receipts. I bought it with high milage because it had a good service history. I’ll post the link below. Located between Ballarat somedays, and mornington peninsula on others.
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-M3-2002/SSE-AD-4574806/?Cr=0
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 09:57, STARS: 0
Soarers are like a really bad habit. I would go out and buy 3 more tomorrow, they are just that good. I have to be happy with the UZZ32 for now!
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 10:01, STARS: 0
There is so much to that car and so much it can do! I have a photo of me with the chief engineer and creator Yukihiko Yaguchi, who i was lucky enough to spend the day with when it was launched. I also have one of the internal project team launch pins too. Not selling that car ever with a bit of luck.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/18/2017 at 10:03, STARS: 0
Its going to bounce, just hang on a little longer. I don’t think e92 Is that much better, but that’s personal experience.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
04/18/2017 at 10:21, STARS: 0
My favorite statement to my girlfriend: “What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is yours”
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
04/18/2017 at 10:23, STARS: 1
Haha yup. I think I need that “talking sense into me” sometimes that my girlfriend is so good at. If I don’t listen, she will accept my decision but I know she is telling me only for my own good.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/18/2017 at 10:33, STARS: 0
You have the good one, should be happy with that!
I know sawsall-ing the exhaust off after the cat sounds like a terrible idea, but trust me it’ll sound good.
"Moves-Like-Senna" (moves-like-senna)
04/18/2017 at 10:53, STARS: 1
Exactly! She’s your voice of reason hahaha. I’ve saved a ton of money and avoided some pretty stupid decisions in hindsight thanks to the woman in my life.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/20/2017 at 11:44, STARS: 0
Have a complete list you can share?
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/21/2017 at 20:07, STARS: 1
I’ll try off the top of my head, but I may miss a few. I’ll try not to include company cars,as I worked for lexus for 6 years and did the salary sacrifice thing every 3 months, so that sort of blows the number out of proportion. The favorites from that stuff from those were:
2008 Lexus IS250 sport
2005 Lexus Es300
2004 Lexus IS200 Platinum manual
2004 Lexus IS300 Platinum
2008 RX400h
2001 Lexus GS300
The stuff I actually owned (ie paid cash) are below. some I had for more than a year, others I had less than 3 month because I either didn’t like them or on sold them for profit Tarvish style. The one everyone asks most about is the the 34. I had it for 5 months, and got an offer 10k more than I paid for it. They are worth a fortune now, so don’t I look like the idiot...
1979 Chrysler CM valiant
1987 Nissan Skyline Passage GT turbo
1986 Nissan skyline Ti (aus made version)
1987 Nissan Skyline Ti (aus made version)
1989 Ford laser
1992 Toyota Soarer JZZ30 Twin Turbo GTTL Auto
1994 Toyota Soarer UZZ32 Active V8 GTL
1997 Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec Titanium
1997 toyota Soarer GT-T VVTi Manual
1998 Nissan Skyline GTR (one of the last 250 33's made)
1999 Nissan skyline GTR Vspec Midnight purprle II
2001 Toyota soarer JZZ30 GTTL VVTi Auto (sold it before it even landed!!)
2001 BMW M5 (still got it)
2002 BMW M3 SMG(still got it)
2003 Porsche Boxster S Manual
2003 BMW 745i
2005 Lexus GS300 sports Luxury
2009 Lexus ISF
2010 Lexus LX570 Sports Luxury
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
I have pictures of most, so if you want to see one, just ask, I’ll see what I can find.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/21/2017 at 23:40, STARS: 0
Great list! I’m sure other Oppos would love a post with this list and photos, if you want to take the time.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 2
I don’t think oppo will care much, but here are a few for yourself..
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 1
some more...
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 22:49, STARS: 2
some of the earlier ones...Getting imports complied and rego’d in australia is a bitch. thats why there is white paper in ther front of the 34 and the black soarer. had to pay for permits to drive them unrego’d. Automotives taxes make up nearly a 3rd of state revenue in victoria ive heard...
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 2
my first turbo, and the valiant that got away :(
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 22:54, STARS: 1
I’ll have to take photos of the actual printed photos of the 31 Ti’s....thats over 15 years ago after all!
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 1
I have tons of the Boss....
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 3
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 2
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/22/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 4
Let the oppos reverse GIS all they like. They were all mine....once....
My current collection is as above, the M5, The m3, The, ISF and the uzz32.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/23/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 0
Love it!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/23/2017 at 00:41, STARS: 0
Great car.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/23/2017 at 00:42, STARS: 0
Love.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/23/2017 at 01:37, STARS: 1
I’m Glad you like them, feel free to ask any questions. I’m not sure the response on the FP of oppo will be kind, so be prepared. 99% of oppos are great, but the 1% can bring a torrent of dislike...
"Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)" (6speedhaven)
04/23/2017 at 01:40, STARS: 2
Dude, this is the best SR20 of all time on Oppo.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/23/2017 at 01:55, STARS: 3
This made me laugh out loud....I remember the times of sr20 and mystical lotus, haha!
One of my best mates, his father had all the dream cars of his youth. Because I’m Australian, he would tell us stories of monaro’s and chargers and falcons, xu1 torana race cars. We would all sit and drink and talk for hours about all the great cars he had. All of my best mates love cars and we all loved to hear these stories. But most have had one or 2. They were smart, and bought things like houses and shares. I worked hard and made good money, and spent almost all of it on cars. I wanted to be like my best friends father, and sit around and tell the great stories he did, and look back and see that I got everything I’d dreamed of driving. I have children and a mortgage now, so I’ve managed to keep a few, but things will changes over the years. The upside is, when I last saw my best friends father, he was reaping the rewards of hard work and raising children. He has grand children, a nice home, and cars galore again....special things like a 996 carrera, 360 modena, a jag xkr, flacon turbo utes... not only is he just a really nice guy, (and his son is one of my best mates since high school is an absolute champion), he gives me hope and shows me that if I work hard, the dream can still be achieved.
I love to talk about them, but I try not to be a dick about them.
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
04/23/2017 at 06:41, STARS: 1
I gathered you liked the R33. This is the engine bay of the one I posted, the 97 titanium. I’m trying desperatley to find photos of the 98 33, but I sold it super quick as it was pretty clean, and bone stock. I drove the thing for maybe 2 weeks. Comming back to this one though, this was good for around 250awkw. It was mental. laggy, and revved out to 9 and beyond. Ecu, injectors, FMIC,pod filters, aluminium radiator,Steel turbos, 4inch with dumps a turbos back exhaust, and whilst it looked like it had a cat, the flames and noise said otherwise. Most bits by HKS. It chewed airflow meters. was actually a scarry fast car. Bugger all k’s but a hard life. An old telltale for rb26 is the paint peel on the intake. With constant high temps, it was crap paint and it peeled as shown. I shattered the oil pump and spun bearing 6. twice. I actually don’t know what fuel cut was, because even at 9k plus I never found it, and it seemed to peter out....turbos were still standard size exhaust housings and well past their efficiency by that stage. But man, what a noise. It screamed. It was angry. I loved it. I miss it.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
04/23/2017 at 12:09, STARS: 0
Sounds like a torrid love affair!
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
04/29/2017 at 08:55, STARS: 0
Are you telling us
You had the only stock R34 in the world
And it was a GT-R
In midnight purple
And you SOLD IT?!
Ps. That’s Arthurs Seat, nice
"j.davism5" (j-davism5)
05/01/2017 at 18:43, STARS: 0
Sadly, yes on all counts. I was trying to sell the 33 at the time, and I got to talking with the guy that was looking to buy it. Then, through talking he found out that I had the 34, and asked to see it. Made an offer on the spot well above what I paid for it, so I sold it. It ended up in Sydney with the number plate ‘TOMEI’ and was worked off of its face. somewhere north of 350kw at all four. Went from being absolutely bone stock, to off of it’s face nuts. It was good and a shame all at once.
Also, I sold the E46 M3 :( it left me last week. Such is life.
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
05/01/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 0
I think it’s a real shame. I think every R34 is worked and in the years to come the stock ones will shoot up like you wouldn’t believe. Either way it’ll hold some value.
Extra shame about the midnight purple! That shit is rare as hen’s teeth, I’d kill for any car in that color.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE LEFT MAN?!