I may be having a shitty day

"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
09/28/2017 at 15:37 • Filed to: None

Like waking up with a headache at 6, having to walk a mile to the bus stop, going to work right after school, not coming home until 10 effectively not being home for 16 hours. But then I think about the Lexus GS 430 and it reminds me that things are going to be alright.

Also Forza Motorsport 7 drops tonight and I plan on playing that in lieu of studying for my differential equations exam that I’m totally going to pass anyway.

DISCUSSION (39)

E90M3 > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:47

I’m kind of surprised you’re not just getting a cheap reliable car in the interim and getting something nice when you graduate.

TheHondaBro > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 15:49

I’d rather hold out and get an expensive reliable car.

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:50

“if you had a car this wouldn’t be a problem”

HUE

Party-vi > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 15:50

This is my next tough decision - get something nice and fun for my next car, or get a responsible and economical family sedan?

MonkeePuzzle > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:50

maybe if you hadn’t got 5 DUIs you would be driving to work!

TheHondaBro > MonkeePuzzle
09/28/2017 at 15:52

I’m a really good swimmer.

E90M3 > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:52

How old and how many miles?

MonkeePuzzle > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:52

not after I break your legs!

awmaster10 > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:52

Do you like that color? No judging at all just wondering if you are specifically seeking that or thats just one thats available near you.

I wonder how long it will take for the current gen 350 F sport to drop in price? Probably a while since apparently it has a great chassis.

TheHondaBro > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 15:52

11-12 years old, just over 100,000 miles.

TheHondaBro > awmaster10
09/28/2017 at 15:53

It’s alright. I’m particularly aiming for black though.

E90M3 > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 15:54

I went with something that was fun and nice as opposed to cheaper and more economical. With as many miles as I drive, I probably should have gotten a Japanese econobox and lived with it, knowing I’d have the M3 to drive on the weekends. What are you thinking about, in both fun/nice and responsible/economical?

awmaster10 > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 15:56

Black makes this gen look best. Takes away from the rear end bulk and makes it look classy as hell. But stop reminding me that the GS exists so I can enjoy my FWD in peace.

Party-vi > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 15:57

Keeping my budget between $20K - $28K, I’m thinking either a new Accord 2.0T manual (again, depends on pricing), or a ‘13 MB C350, ‘15 Chrysler 300S V8, or a 320i/328i manual.

MonkeePuzzle > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 15:59

man with name suggesting he participates in a minimum of 6 parties debates responsible car over fun car?

CalzoneGolem > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:00

That color is bad and you should feel bad.

MonkeePuzzle > 2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered
09/28/2017 at 16:00

2 fn furry makes a valid point

E90M3 > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 16:04

You could get a 2013 328i with a 6MT and an N/A I6, not sure how the BMW turbo engines are going to hold up, which is why I got what I got despite the worse fuel economy. The rest seem like good choices, not sure how I personally feel about the Chrysler 300S, I just have never been a fan of any Dodge/Chrysler product.

awmaster10 > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 16:04

Lots of fun choices in that price range, and I actually would have trouble deciding between what you listed. I think the accord being brand new would be the least fun for your money, and you may be better off with a last gen v6 MT. 300S is in its own class and is gorgeous, but not super fun. c350 would be my overall favorite, but it would be hard to justify over the 328 with a stick even though it has a better interior, exterior (IMO), and motor (Also, IMO).

Have you checked out any Cadillacs, lexii, or a G8 GXP (or GT)? Maybe g37 with a stick and some change leftover? Dont think you can go wrong with anything youre looking at though.

Wacko > 2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered
09/28/2017 at 16:05

if he would of bought a manual accord instead of an automatic he wouldn’t of had that problem

benjrblant > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 16:06

That’s WRX land.

Party-vi > benjrblant
09/28/2017 at 16:07

berf. no want paper or plastic interior.

Party-vi > MonkeePuzzle
09/28/2017 at 16:08

You are inaccurate on my naming convention.

benjrblant > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 16:10

“weight savings!” Maybe just drive fast enough to keep your focus on the road and you’ll forget about the papier mache interior with macaroni and glitter knobs?

Tripper > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:21

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/713794432/overview/

Party-vi > awmaster10
09/28/2017 at 16:23

So Cadillac-wise, I would want a 6cyl meaning CTS or ATS, but they need to be current-gen, so out of my price range (not the ATS but that instrument cluster is fugly). A GS350 would be neat, and is getting into my price range, but I want something a little more lithe. G8 GXP/GT cars are still well over $30K. A G35S with manual is probably $16,000 right now, but my parents have a G37x and I’m not a fan of $3,500 converters and $900 wheel bearings. Plus for as fun as it is I wouldn’t be able to live with it every day I don’t think - it’s old hat to me now.

The wife doesn’t want me in a used BMW, citing my current E46 repair tally. My concern with the C350 would be future maintenance costs as well, but if I can get into a used F30 320i that should be just over $20K with my options I’m looking for and I can always tune it for more powah.

Also, I would only get a last-gen Accord if it were a sedan, so no manual option with the V6 which is a shame.

TheHondaBro > Tripper
09/28/2017 at 16:23

That’s timing belt mileage.

TheHondaBro > MonkeePuzzle
09/28/2017 at 16:25

No he just wants us to think he has five friends.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:25

This was the best looking GS.

TheHondaBro > Wacko
09/28/2017 at 16:25

True, but they’re rare.

TheHondaBro > CalzoneGolem
09/28/2017 at 16:26

You know what else is bad? Your face.

Party-vi > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 16:26

The 300S looks like a BAMF, which is more of a lust thing than a smart decision thing. Plus all that torque. I would like an E9x, but unless it’s really low mileage I would fall back into the maintenance loop of cooling components, clutch, etc. My wife has had it with my tinkering on my E46, but she’s not really a used-car type of person.

Tripper > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:26

There aren’t may available most of them are over 150k miles. Not that high mileage is a red flag, particularly not on a Toyota product. Still seems like people that bought them, drove the shit out of them and or kept them for a real long time.

CalzoneGolem > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:28

I was actually already aware of this.

E90M3 > Party-vi
09/28/2017 at 16:43

I can get wanting the 300S. The E9X, I mean, mine only had 40k on it when I got it. They’re out there, just hard to find at times.

Wacko > TheHondaBro
09/28/2017 at 16:52

Party-vi > E90M3
09/28/2017 at 17:20

Kinja'd!!!

I could live with an F30 if it has a manual, but the brakes and steering are too crappy to live with an automatic. That 300S is pure sex.

wafflesnfalafel > Wacko
09/28/2017 at 21:32

I thought the manuals blew up too, atleast with the v6.. 2nd gear sychro, etc or something like that...

Pistol Whipped Cream > CalzoneGolem
09/29/2017 at 15:03

Grandpa Gold