Three cars would probably be the perfect number of cars

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 12/10/2018 at 14:09 • Filed to: None

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Maybe the fleet needs something a bit more modern.... Somehow I find myself lus ting over E90 M3's. They’re cheaper than I was expecting

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Or maybe go all in on the wagon love? I think I’d be happy with a manual S4 avant. Especially in that color. Also, that interior is gorgeous.

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Of course, Volvo still tugs at my heartstrings. And this just happens to be a solid price for a fantastic color

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This Civic hatch looks pretty clean. I’ve always loved this gen, especially in this color. That said.... I think the shifter is pretty awful. Never did understand the love Honda got in that department

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Manual M5? Nuff said

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Something to make the Miata feel big. One day I’ll own a hot kei car

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415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:12

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I’ve settled on four, my wife cut me off anyway. DD I don’t care too much about, sports coupe, sedan, truck. 

jasmits > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:13

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I realllly do not need this sort of local temptation the week my Christmas Bonus comes.

....that little SI would make a really fun commuter.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:13

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I feel like 3 cars is perfect. My dream setup is:

My truck

a performance car

an off-road capable vehicle

So close now.  

AestheticsInMotion > jasmits 12/10/2018 at 14:14

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Wouldn’t it? And chances are it would still get about 40mpg....

Dibs on 1st ride-along! 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:14

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yes.

one very utilitarian, maybe a truck

one sports, or classic car,  

one fun- ish, reasonable DD.

AestheticsInMotion > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 12/10/2018 at 14:15

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Hmm. I befriended my condominium property manager, and he basically said he doesn’t care how many cars I have in visitor parking spaces.

Four is bigger than three... 

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:15

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I have two cars to myself (my wife has her own) and constantly window shop for my hypothetical third. Ideally, a cheap manual like an Abarth or Civic Si.

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 12/10/2018 at 14:16

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My problem is I don’t ever want to be without my Miata, or some kind of Volvo.

Well, time to lift the Forté! 

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:17

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Performance car

Practical Car

Vintage car

One of which should offer some sort of open air experience. 

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/10/2018 at 14:17

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Would a fast wagon count as utilitarian? 

Tripper > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:17

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Agree.

2001 Ford Ranger

2002 BMW M3

(pending) 1975 BMW 1502

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:17

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I think I’ll stop at 4 for right now. I’m looking for something English I think, maybe an X350/358  XJR or Super V8. 

AestheticsInMotion > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 12/10/2018 at 14:18

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It still amazes me how cheap Abarths are. They’ll be the cheap civics for the new generation of car enthusiasts 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:19

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i like at EG hatch a lot. you probably aren’ t impressed with the Honda shifter because the  Miata shifter spoiled you. 

jasmits > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:19

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That would actually save me a ton of gas money

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:21

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close enough, needs an A Traktor conversion

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:21

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AestheticsInMotion > jasmits 12/10/2018 at 14:22

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Exactly. You're losing money by not buying the Honda! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:22

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Do yourself a favor and at the very least just go test drive that M3. =)

My 2-car garage is serving me very well right now:

‘08 M3 sedan (manual)

‘18 Tacoma Off Road 4x4 DCSB (manual)

And Mrs. addiction’s rocking a ‘14 MDX (our 25k per year family/trip car)

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 12/10/2018 at 14:23

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...on second thought... Maybe just pick up a W rangler in a few years

WilliamsSW > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:25

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3 pretty much is a perfect number of cars - if you have the space for them.

Sorry the last picture sucks, but I was trying to take a picture of the wheel for some reason, and it’s the only one I have of that thing.

AestheticsInMotion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2018 at 14:25

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I know I’ll love it though. And I just got rid of multiple monthly expenses so I could kinda sorta-ish afford it ....

*checks M3 location*

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:26

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You can’t call it useful it’s on stands half the time.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2018 at 14:29

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I think the Volvo just had some issues getting acclimated with it’s new home. No issues in over a month! And one problem even fixed itself!

I am considering selling it after winter before something else comes up. Would make for a decent deposit on an M3.....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:31

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Nonono , I mean if you got something like the S4 Avant . I just mean to imply that one can’t call something utilitarian if it it’s not dependable enough to do said tasks.

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:32

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I’ve long subscribed to the thee vehicle theory.  The perfect fleet should consist of one of each of the following:  A utility vehicle, a fun vehicle, and a comfy cruiser.  I’ve had three vehicles a few times, but I’ve yet to get it right.  I have found it to be stressful at my income level, because one of them always needed something.  

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2018 at 14:33

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Oh. Fair.

Okay... How about this than?   https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/2001-audi-allroad-400-hp/6746446512.html

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:33

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Personally, I’d say 3 for yourself or share with your significant other.

For example, my DD would be a luxury sedan, my gf/future wife’s DD would be a crossover or SUV, and the weekend car would be a sporty convertible

AestheticsInMotion > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 12/10/2018 at 14:35

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This entire thread has made me realize somethin g. I need to date a mechanic

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:36

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I’d tell you that a test drive didn’t make me immediately fall in love with my car, but I’d be lying.

Disclaimer: i f you get serious, get a good PPI from a reputable indy shop.

Looks like this guy isn’t a “want to sell” but a “has to sell”, so that’s a good sign. 

BeaterGT > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:40

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A fast wagon would round everything off nicely.  B7 S4 Avant please!

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:45

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My wife is on board with 4 cars for our household. Two daily drivers, a two-seat convertible of some sort, and a pickup for truck stuff. Ideally it’ll be Meepster (15 Renegade 2wd 1.4t) and Patsy (08 Passat 2.0T Lux) plus something fun  and a little extended cab pickup for dump runs and so on.

E90M3 > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 14:45

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That M3 is pretty reasonably priced. The 08s seem to be hit or miss on reliability . The CCC iDrive is awful though. Mine has been good on everything apart from TPAs, but then mine was a 1 owner car with sub 16k on it. 

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:00

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Used Abarth = best fun-to-dollar value of any new-ish car.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 12/10/2018 at 15:07

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Such a great garage. And nothing less than 16 years old! 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:07

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The car in the last month has had two pre purchase inspections, very detailed and I will give you the results of both, the car came back in phenomenal shape, not leaking one drop of oil and ready to go for many more thousands of miles.

Totally trustworthy, my mechanic says the car it totally great, thumbsup.gov

Tapas > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:16

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I can vouch for the E39 M5 with D inan mufflers.

It is very satisfying to drive :)

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:30

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Not my condos, I rent two parking spaces at a local storage place, the orange Z and the 1952 M37 Dodge might stick out a bit in a Marin condo lot.... The people are just total dicks, even a guy who owns a 914 and leaves it in his ONLY assigned space while he parks his other two DDs in the guest spaces. I want a two car garage with a driveway so badly, it’s insane. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:38

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1-2 cars and a motorcycle (or 6).

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2018 at 15:44

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Two PPI's that were both phenomenal, yet it's still for sale  

AestheticsInMotion > E90M3 12/10/2018 at 15:46

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I’m still realistically 6-12 months out from thinking about a *responsible* car purchase in the $20k-ish range.

But I somehow went from greatly disliking the E90 M3, to checking Craigslist weekly for manual examples in real colors... Is there a price difference between coupe and sedan?

AestheticsInMotion > Tapas 12/10/2018 at 15:47

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Hmm. I'll give you $350?

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2018 at 15:47

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Why not just get a few trikes? Best of both worlds

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:50

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I’m thinking you’re right. Something like a big wheel...

E90M3 > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 15:59

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There is absolute ly a difference in price between coupes and sedans, at least for same model years. Sedans, E90s, seem to command 1-3k more than the coupes, E92, given same mileage and transmission. This seems to have been the case all along, I know when I got my E90, a similar E92 was slightly cheaper. 

Tapas > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 16:19

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Nice try lol

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2018 at 16:59

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hmmmm... I feel personally targeted by this comment.

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 17:02

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Just say no to V8 Audis, they look great... but I had a friend sink thousands in to a S4 avant that he bought with a full service history. That motor is hateful to work on.

One thing to consider, the 540i is a great drivers car and a straight up bargain right now.

Also... you need a bike.

MUSASHI66 > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 17:10

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Unpopular opinion - that M3 is in amazing shape, but E90 was not pretty when it came out, and it ain’t pretty now. E92 is better because of the rear stop lights.

Honda has amazing shifters - precise, shifter clicks into gear with precision and you get that snickety snick sound. What else can you ask? A bit more power connected to that transmission with about 99% of said Hondas but that’s another story.

Audi - ticking bomb. Amazing otherwise. 

Suzuki is too tiny. Not made for American bodies or American roads.

Volvo.. never really understood the love for old, slow, boxy ones. I know they can go fast, but most don’t.

But, that M5. God that’s a nice looking car. I don’t like the all-black interior, but that car might have been perfect size with perfect engine with perfect horsepower. I’d do naughty things for one and I wish I had the room to store one next to a reliable daily driver. No way I’d rely on one as an only vehicle though. That poor guy is trading one for a minivan. ..

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 12/10/2018 at 17:19

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Hmmm I’ll have to look into that.

And yes I do. I know the deals are out there right now, but I’d feel bad buying a bike in the middle of monsoon season. More importantly, I have nooooo idea what to get. There are so many fun ideas. 

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 17:26

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I t’s simple. SV650 :p
I t’s the right bike unless you are doing off-roady stuff. If you want to do off road-y stuff look ar DRZs, DRs, or KLRs depending of how much time off road vs on road you want to spend (that list is organised from most dirt focused to least)

And yeah, I loved my 540, v8 burnouts for dayyyys.

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 12/10/2018 at 17:35

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An SV is so boring through 

*remembers Grom's  are a thing*

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 12/10/2018 at 17:37

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Why did you have to say anything. It’s terrifying how cheap these things are, and that’s with a manual too........

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/2001-bmw-5-series-540i-sedan/6769524296.html

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 17:51

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SVs are only boring in the same way that a Miata is. :p

And yes, Groms and scooters are super fun too, so much fun to rip around S eattle on low displacement bikes. 

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 17:55

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Lol, it’s 80% of an E39 M5 for 20% (or less) the cost. Best daily I ever had, and I owned a loooot of stuff before I decided to exclusively motorcycle commute. Fairly reliable too I documented my issues pretty well.  https://oppositelock.kinja.com/tag/cheap-e39

bob and john > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 18:20

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if you think SV650s are boring then you also think Miatas are girl cars dont you?

its considered by a LOT of people to be the best bike ever built. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 12/10/2018 at 18:45

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I don't know what you're talking about. That comment could've easily applied to at least one other oppo 

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 18:45

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You should look at buying a WK Grand Cherokee with 5.7 V8.

Then you should decide against it and tell me which one is in the best shape.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 18:49

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Most people who realize they need to date a mechanic actually need to date a psychologist or psychotherapist.

AestheticsInMotion > bob and john 12/10/2018 at 18:56

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Boi do you know who you’re talking to?

I accept that SV650's are amazing bikes and a killer deal, just like I accept that an NA/NB2 Miata is basically the best sportscar. That said they’re both still the safe, boring choices...

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > AestheticsInMotion 12/10/2018 at 18:56

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M3+M5+Cappucino= perfect

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2018 at 18:58

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Speaking of... you still living that single bike life? Some good deals on T iger 800s popping up as the temps drop...

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 12/10/2018 at 20:15

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I know! But I just dropped a couple grand on a Mexico trip for the end of February. No room for bikes in the budget right now 

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2018 at 21:06

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On a related note, a friend and I are planning a n adventure-ey ride some time early July. No details yet, but should be about a week of mixed on road and off road.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 12/11/2018 at 10:37

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But Mexico! With whale sharks and sea lion pups and grey whales!

Ooh that could be good...

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/11/2018 at 12:19

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Speaking of Mexico... I’m also tentatively planning a trip down to Baja this summer too. A different friend just got a goldwing and was looking for some longer ride ideas. Probably down PCH the whole way.

No off road there though, at least not until B aja :p

I figure, if I’m going to buy an adventure bike, might as well adventure the hell out of it. ¯\_()_/¯  

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 12/11/2018 at 14:34

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That’s where we’re going too! Flying into Cabo San Lucas and taking a shuttle up to L a Paz.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/11/2018 at 15:41

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Flying!?! :(

We were talking about going down the re to catch some of the Baja 1000, I want to see some crazy trophy trucks do trophy truck things.