Interesting Videos

"CAcoalminer" (CAcoalminer)
12/05/2014 at 13:11 • Filed to: None

This first one is from Porsche Classic and shows the skill involved in making a perfect widened fender for a Carrera RS 2.7. I'm always astounded at the skill of these individuals.

This second video is from the first season of Fifth Gear and includes a Zonda S, the world's loudest car, a BMW 3-series, and a rapper and his interesting vehicles.

DISCUSSION (40)

deekster_caddy > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 13:21

Interesting, they just cut it off and weld the new one on! I thought I was going to see someone working the metal out to a wider piece. Nice quality work though!

CAcoalminer > deekster_caddy
12/05/2014 at 13:23

I found the process to be interesting as well. You might like this.

Roadster Man > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 13:38

That was so cool. The Zonda will always be #1 in the realm of supercars for me.

CAcoalminer > Roadster Man
12/05/2014 at 13:42

They're definitely up there for me as well. They're just so exotic looking. In addition, it's crazy to think that they were only about $450,000.

Roadster Man > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 13:44

It really looks like a spaceship, and that interior is just beautiful. Adjust for inflation and I bet that works out to be around $600k in today's money. I think Pagani has finally stopped selling the Zonda so it still would have been a good investment...

CAcoalminer > Roadster Man
12/05/2014 at 13:48

I agree on both points. I think the Zonda Revolucion was the last one. Have you ever seen EVO's videos about them?

Roadster Man > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 13:57

No I haven't! I'm going to youtube immediately.

CAcoalminer > Roadster Man
12/05/2014 at 14:02

Here you go:

Roadster Man > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 14:14

Thank you! Excellent!

CAcoalminer > Roadster Man
12/05/2014 at 14:15

You're welcome.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 15:28

Only.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/05/2014 at 15:40

Well everything is relative, my friend.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 15:46

Truth.

Hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving with your family, and that your Christmas preparations are going well.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/05/2014 at 16:04

Thank you we did. I hope the same for your family.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 16:17

I love Porsche Classic. So. Beautiful. The craftsmanship is unmatched and unreal. THIS is how you build an emotional and passionate vehicle unlike any other.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 16:27

Very true. I'm sure they love waking up each morning to go to work.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 16:42

I'd stop sleeping all together for a job like that!

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 16:54

Haha. Speaking of doing what you love, have you seen this video?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 16:59

Thanks - it was very nice, if not exactly relaxing. Three different groups of family, with a night or two spent with each. I might always be worn out after a trip like that, but I'm always glad to have gone.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/05/2014 at 17:01

Oh, I can imagine. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 17:04

I haven't actually! This should be a good watch come dinner time.

Say, do you have any experience with depreciation?

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 17:06

I can promise that you will enjoy it.

In what sense?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 17:08

I'm looking forwards to it.

Is it possible to predict deprecition, some sort of calculation or equation or math or statistic based on type of vehicle?

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 17:12

I don't know of one but this explains it fairly well.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/how…

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 17:27

Well, this is fascinating...

While on that site, I discovered a "Cost to own" chart you can seemingly use for any vehicle, so I plugged in the three vehicles on my mind right now:

Mustang GT

Mustang V6

FoST

Kinja'd!!!

Just look at that! If a GT which starts out at $32-35k, and depreciates roughly $8k by next year and with only 15,000 miles, that's a used or CPO price of $24-$27k by next year! That's freakishly affordable isn't it?

The FoST won't depreciate much so it's still a worthy trade in or private sell.

But look at the insurance between a V6 and GT...How is the V6 more??

Also, I keep going back and forth on this, and I remember that we touched on this briefly, but is it worth it to buy used over new? Because if I recall, we both agreed that it's much more special and personal getting something new. And something as important as this..

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 17:32

I think it is.

I'm not sure. That seems counterintuitive.

I think it is because price is a big deal for you at this time in your life. I'm sure you'll be much better off later on and can get a new car then.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 17:49

Well, I mean even if it's depreciated, it's still always gonna be a $30+k car. So on second thought, maybe getting something new isn't the problem. I guess I'm worried about trying to find a used one that isn't beat to hell and has the options I want with no compromise.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 18:21

That is definitely a valid concern. Haha I guess it all goes back to how much patience you have.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 18:21

I just had another thought. all cars depreciate, so it doesn't make a difference when or how I do this, because the price remains constant if I trade-in or sell the FoST; so it wouldn't make a difference then?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 18:22

I accidentally added in another comment before this one.

But patience is everything here, and that comment may have a bit to do with it.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 18:25

Kind of but depreciation slows down after a few years.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 18:26

It does indeed.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 18:27

It does slow down, but it's at it's lowest point also..

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 18:28

I had another thought.(I really need to stop thinking so quickly)

What's your oppinion of buying a first model year car vs. waiting for a newer one; in this case, 2015 vs 2016 Mustang?

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 18:38

True.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 18:41

Personally, I never buy the first model year of any car, no matter the manufacturer. No matter how well they engineer the vehicle, there will always be issues with the first year models.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 18:44

THIS!

THIS is why I should wait. Quickly, say more of that so I can further agree with that logic because it is 125% logical.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 19:07

Haha. That's just my observation.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer
12/05/2014 at 19:16

But it's perfect! Just like what happened with the 2013 Dodge Dart...

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/05/2014 at 19:34

True.