by "Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
Published 12/21/2017 at 20:07
by "Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
Published 12/21/2017 at 20:07
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Or similarly, does “The One” exist for you?
She may be good looking, tons of fun, loyal too. She may excite you, make music to your ears, and be the envy of all your friends. But, is your car (or is any car) “The One”?
Now, I’m not sure I believe in perfect, in anything. I think there are always flaws, but we can get past them if they’re outweighed by the positive aspects. But are you looking for, or have you owned, a car that you could own forever?
My first car, the automatic 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (above) was certainly not the one, unless you mean the first one I saw that was a coupe and close to my parent’s budget. No matter what happened to it I always looked back and thought it was attractive (from most angles haha). I had an exhaust, intake, aftermarket head unit, and a 10" subwoofer. It sounded great inside and out. Sadly, there wasn’t too much else that I really loved.
My next car, a 2011 Mustang V6 with the 6MT, was bought with tons of research but also necessity as the Eclipse died. It fit my budget, I have lots of great things to say about it, but it had a transmission issue that Ford wouldn’t fix. I still had the same basic idea then, that I should drive my car till it dies for financial reasons, and I honestly would have if it had let me.
The transmission issue led me to trade in the V6 for my current 14' GT. I had more money, a solid career, and a good deal. I could talk a ton about this car, but again it isn’t going to be with me forever. In fact, I’m planning to replace it when it’s paid off this Fall. And thus I ask the question from this post, because I don’t know if I should be looking at the next 5 year car, or the first forever car.
Thoughts? Stories?
"daender" (daender)
12/21/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 4
It’s “the one” if it makes you do any the following:
1.) Look back it after you park it.
2.) Smile upon seeing it.
3.) Spend more money customizing it further to your tastes.
4.) Spend more money on it than buying a different vehicle.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
12/21/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 1
I went to test drive both a DCT M4 and a 2016 6MT M3, and I drove my E90 home with a massive smile on my face. Yes, the newer M cars are faster, but I love this stupid thing. There are few cars I would ditch it for, pretty sure all of those cars are at least 6 figures.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
12/21/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 0
Absolutely, I hope my car never runs!
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
12/21/2017 at 20:18, STARS: 1
the one....... and also the one truck........
there will always be other cars and trucks, that wander on through the place, but i dont have the heart to get rid of these two......
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
12/21/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 1
nope - no “the one” for me. I want a bunch of different ones. Call me non-committal...
"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo)
12/21/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 5
Bought a truck I’d wanted since I was a teen, became a lot more attached than I expected to over the course of a month, so much so that I’ve held onto it after a catastrophic failure that I really don’t have time to fix but am doing it anyway. I’ve said many times that I’ll drive it until I die.
So yeah, I guess that means it could be “The One”
"E92M3" (E46M3)
12/21/2017 at 20:39, STARS: 3
I will never sell this truck. Everything else is on the table.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/21/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0
how are repairs going? Maybe when I get the cruiser sorted we can get big red someplace dry and work on it.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/21/2017 at 20:45, STARS: 1
Probably not. I go through cars like I go through socks. But the longbed is the longest I’ve ever owned any vehicle and it means a great deal to me. I’m also hoping my latest car will stop the revolving door of DDs.
"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo)
12/21/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0
They’re going slow, but they’re going. Christmas stuff has put a slow on it, still planning to get the engine out this winter and get another in this spring.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
12/21/2017 at 21:05, STARS: 0
I may keep my TSX forever. It is just brilliant.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/21/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 1
This particular Miata may not be the one. I could see myself swapping parts onto a cleaner, less beat on roadster. Much as it pains me to say. That said.... A modified Miata will always be in my life. This model, and this current, ongoing build. That is the one.
At the same time, a completely stock, yellow 1st gen Miata is practically my dream car. Usdm or right hand drive, doesn’t matter. I want
"CRider" (crider)
12/21/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 0
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"fintail" (fintail)
12/21/2017 at 22:02, STARS: 3
I’ve had this car since I was a teenager, for 22 years now, as several others have came and gone. I think we’re into “the one” status.
"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
12/21/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 1
The first 2 have been true of all my cars, and I’ve used those metrics before for knowing when the car is right. But not the one. I really like your 4th statement though. When you’re willing to put more into it, rather than have to, that would be a good sign.
"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
12/21/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 0
I’m somewhat worried I’m like this, at least financially worried lol, but it’s a hobby and I’m willing to spend to be happy.
"Poor_Sh" (ar4x)
12/21/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 1
Awesome!
"KevlarRx7" (kevlarsupra)
12/22/2017 at 04:00, STARS: 0
5) you spend more time caressing and rubbing it with different lotions and potions than you do your significant other.