My wife is right about me.

Kinja'd!!! "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/18/2018 at 23:49 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping without E90m3

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I’m seriously just browsing for the sake of browsing. I’ve got the “itch.” I somehow did an hour’s worth of research on the facelifted SC 430. What!?!? I don’t even like convertibles! Hardtops even less so. Also, that’s even more expensive than any of the 2UZ big bois, and — AND!!! — it certainly doesn’t solve the camping conundrum.

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I’m turning into an old man at the ripe (or perhaps over-ripe) age of 31. This is what happens when I take time off. All my unused stress goes to creating false realities — like me in a freaking convertible.


DISCUSSION (23)


Kinja'd!!! Dogsatemypants > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/18/2018 at 23:58

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I test drove one and found the experience uncomfortable. Like sitting in a padded bathtub.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dogsatemypants
12/18/2018 at 23:59

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That sounds very comfortable!


Kinja'd!!! facw > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 00:01

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Those are expensive. You should probably just buy this MR2 instead:

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2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder - manual transmission / low miles $5500

Just kidding! You are an adult, fully fund your Roth IRA instead!


Kinja'd!!! gettingoldercarguy > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 00:07

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Fantasy car shopping is best car shopping.  I have this paranoia that my wrx won't hold three kids in the back, so I've been eyeing v10 s8 Audis.  Maintenance intensive, but with how few miles I drive it's irrelevant.


Kinja'd!!! Dogsatemypants > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 00:07

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The seating was nice , but the overall feel was kinda weird to me.. the windows felt too high up relative to seating position.   much compliment on interior color choice.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dogsatemypants
12/19/2018 at 00:23

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Yeah she does have  a high beltline. Not quite CTS-Coupe status, but it definitely ain’t no NA Miata.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > facw
12/19/2018 at 00:24

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I wonder if I should have bought one two years ago. They're starting to creep up in price, soon they'll all be on BaT for the Miata-contrarians.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gettingoldercarguy
12/19/2018 at 00:27

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My short commute is why I’ve been going in all these crazy directions. Gas hog Land Cruiser? Who cares. A convertible that is absolutely useless? Meh! Another beater Tercel? Wait, no. I actually need to *get* to work to make money...


Kinja'd!!! Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 01:12

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You’re surprised that your wife basically called you out for being an Oppo? I mean looking for terrible ideas is what we all do here , right?


Kinja'd!!! Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 03:11

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TIL there’s such a thing as too much brown


Kinja'd!!! Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 03:12

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TIL there is such a thing as too much brown


Kinja'd!!! Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 03:13

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TIL there is such a thing as too much brown


Kinja'd!!! Tristan > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
12/19/2018 at 05:43

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You spelled brilliant wrong.


Kinja'd!!! Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 07:25

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You mean everyone doesn’t browse for sake of browsing?


Kinja'd!!! HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 08:01

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I quite often go on CL thinking “if my car got wrecked today what would I replace it with?”

Yesterday the answer was a 2012 manual Challenge R/T. A car I wouldn’t normally be interested in but I just happened to find a nice one with cool wheels and a  mild drop that looked slick


Kinja'd!!! HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 08:02

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This is a sad and hot take. And very true 


Kinja'd!!! LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 08:32

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I spent at least an hour yesterday learning about the current gen 4Runner option packages to ensure that I had a capable off-road vehicle for regular off-road excursions that I would only take if I dramatically changed my work and hobbies.

It’s possible, but very, very unlikely that this would happen, and I still have a blast driving my GTI, so this was quite a waste of time, even though I enjoyed it .

Yes, we are Oppo.

(B ut I can take solace in the fact that you seem to have the sickness worse than I do. )


Kinja'd!!! Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 09:52

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My old boss, who found redeeming qualities in almost every car, said he test drove one and hated it.

But wasting time dreaming/researching about cars is one thing I can’t fault you for. And having a wife who doesn’t get it is the most relatable thing ever.  


Kinja'd!!! Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 10:03

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I have been looking at this car for the last 3 months, priced about 2-4k under market value. I should just go buy it.

https://www.donksubaru.com/used/Acura/2017-Acura-ILX-whitefish-kalispell-mt-b6064d1a0a0e0adf3123ade89adaf02c.htm


Kinja'd!!! ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 10:28

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That glorious interior picture has me contemplating how I could fit one of those into my life.


Kinja'd!!! Tapas > gettingoldercarguy
12/19/2018 at 10:40

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Find a CPO E Class wagon or a CPO Model S. They come with optional rear facing seats in the trunk.

I wish my dad had one of those when I was a kid lol


Kinja'd!!! SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2018 at 20:08

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I’ve been looking at Ferrari FF’s lately. No way I could afford one without both increasing my pay and decreasing my expenses. And possibly selling the 348. BUT, I like dreaming about that lifestyle. Rolling up to Napa with 3 friends in my glorious V12 hot hatch. lol


Kinja'd!!! Future Heap Owner > Future Heap Owner
12/20/2018 at 02:00

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Man I hate kinja the past few days