Assuming the Saabaru gets me though college

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 04/05/2018 at 12:02 • Filed to: None

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is the sort of thing I could see myself realistically treating myself once I’m financially stable enough to trade up.

AM3R, lost another burner > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:06

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Start searching now so you can find a nice manual one.

WilliamsSW > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:11

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What AM3R said. They do exist:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-bmw-535-9/

Klaus Schmoll > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:12

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Do it! They are surprisingly capable at rallying.

Klaus Schmoll > AM3R, lost another burner 04/05/2018 at 12:12

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That makes no sense, unless he finds a seller that holds the car for two years.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > AM3R, lost another burner 04/05/2018 at 12:15

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What Klaus said

Future next gen S2000 owner > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:15

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Keep the Saabaru as long as you can. Don’t jump into payments when you first get a job. Last hired, first fired.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > WilliamsSW 04/05/2018 at 12:17

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Not sure if the manual would be worth an extra $5k AND three times the mileage for me, but I’d certainly look for one.

Noah - Now with more boost. > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:31

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I once drove an E60 535i, it was incredible. A word of caution though: upon entering the real world, things will most likely be fine and go your way. But things can always go to shit in a millisecond too. I was making double what I expected to out of college as a business analyst at Samsung, and then the Note 7 fires happened, so the layoffs began. I lost my job and had to move back in with my parents after just 8 months out on my own. Shit happens. The TL/DR is that life after college can be highly unpredictable so until you are truly “established” in the real world, playing it safe is always a good idea. These cars are awesome, especially the steering, but I would stay away from ze German crack cocaine for a few years, especially the turbocharged variety that is filled with 10 year old BMW electronics.

WilliamsSW > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 12:39

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That one is probably a bad example, price-wise. I thought it went pretty high, but it was a fairly nice one. I wouldn’t expect to pay $22k for a 6-speed unless it was pristine.

Gerry197 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 13:03

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Trading up? Not financially.

E60 is not something I recommend for someone just out of college, unless you have a great “Doug” level extended warranty.

DipodomysDeserti > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 13:05

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Hang on to the Subie long enough and you’ll be able to buy two Bimmers for what you sell it for.

Kanaric > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 13:14

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Trade up to a JDM sti engine and build a car that nobody does.

AM3R, lost another burner > Klaus Schmoll 04/05/2018 at 13:23

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Not really? They don’t pop up often. Start looking for one with all the options/color combo you want, and a 6mt, and I bet it’ll take well over a year to find one you like.

Klaus Schmoll > AM3R, lost another burner 04/05/2018 at 13:27

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Still pointless, because you won’t be able..... I’m too old to argue over this shit on the internet.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > DipodomysDeserti 04/05/2018 at 13:27

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I haven’t given it much thought, but I suppose it has future classic potential.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 13:40

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For all the negative criticisms they car got when new that car has aged remarkably well. Even the interior looks like it could pass for today.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 04/05/2018 at 13:53

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Right?

Liam Farrell > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 14:42

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My math teacher has one in manual. She really likes it, but it has been giving her weird electrical problems recently. Hers is a nice dark blue over caramel interior.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Liam Farrell 04/05/2018 at 15:05

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You have an awesome math teacher. One of my HS math teachers whose car I knew about drove a black/white Ford Edge Sport that looked like a storm trooper helmet.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Kanaric 04/05/2018 at 15:34

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Do those still have melty pistons above 400 crank?

Liam Farrell > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 18:37

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She used to have an E46 but had to get something more family oriented

Kanaric > Noah - Now with more boost. 04/05/2018 at 18:45

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Not if you get a proper forged internal JDM STI engine like the Version 7. I forget whent hey stop having all forged internals but Version 7 STI engine for sure does have what you need.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Kanaric 04/05/2018 at 19:55

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If I get another turbo rally car for the road it’ll be an evo. Love Subarus, but they are an irrational purchase

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/05/2018 at 21:52

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I’m not going to lie, I would love to daily an e60 5-series wagon that’s been lowered with some mesh wheels. That’d be such a classy daily.

Kanaric > Noah - Now with more boost. 04/06/2018 at 11:49

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Evo IX is the best choice.

phenotyp > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/06/2018 at 12:53

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I liked my E60s (07 550, 09 535) a lot, but only because I had good warranties on both.