What's the car you would buy right now, and can afford to, but can't (or won't) due to practical concerns? (list reason)

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/06/2019 at 10:25 • Filed to: None

1

100

Dad with 3 kids. No two-seaters for me for at least a few more years (when my oldest can start shuttling the other 2). On the upside, 981s might drop into my price range by the time I’m ready.

Wish depreciation would work faster on the M2C - might make it happen when they drop another 10-20 grand . This one (with a tune, charge cooler, and more forgiving Dinan suspension) seems to be set up perfectly .

If, for some reason, I had to replace my M3 today, I’d probably end up in an SS or GTI/R or Type R or BRZ/86 or RS... or another E9x. They’re such a great car for the money right now.

It’s interesting - I could’ve made almost this same choice ($20k for a 10 year old E39 M5) when I bought my M3 seven years ago. No regrets. So many great memories in my car; looking forward to making more. Now, to get my next track day on the calendar... been too long.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:29

4

I’m going to commit outright Oppo BLASPHEMY and say this:

https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/d/hendersonville-1982-amc-eagle-limited-2/7026815429.html

although even as I say I can’t...

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:32

0

Money is a bit tight right now, so this is about what I could afford

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/06/2019 at 10:33

0

Ow, my eyes!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:33

2

I have the money for a golf r with the spectrum paint option....but it would literally be *all* of my money. And I kinda want to retire at some point. And have a small financial safety net. And eat steak and drink scotch. So I "settled" on a brightly colored FoST. Really not a bad situation to be in though.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:35

1

So that’s a “no” vote on “AMC Eagle with Landau top” from you, then.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:36

1

The Daytona 675R I just posted is literally this situation. I’d go up to Cleveland and get it today, but we’re saving for a house and an eventual wedding so I’m in saving mode for that and trying to shy away from account draining decisions.

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:37

0

*not really.

I replaced my broken i3 with another i3. Where else can you get a carbon-fiber space shuttle for less than a new Civic?

Nom De Plume > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/06/2019 at 10:37

0

I say let your freak flag fly.  Then ditch those black wheels pronto.

AkursedX > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:38

1

This Jaguar S-Type R

https://www.coreyautosalesandservice.com/vdp/12184676/Used-2005-Jaguar-SType-4dr-Sdn-V8-R-Supercharged-for-sale-in-Depew-NY-14043

Reasons:

-It’s a Jaguar S-Type R and I already own two other cars with notorious records of reliability (RX-8 and STI)

-I’m trying to be fiscally responsible this off-season and get some CC debt paid off with a plan to do some wholesale car changes this spring and summer.

It’s hard though. I’ve driven past and stopped to look at this car multiple times. And while its still overpriced, its been on this lot for a long time now and I’m pretty confident I could knock down the price a fair bit just to get it out of there.

DutchieDC2R > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:38

1

Alright, so, I’m car hunting for a while now. I’ve got the funds to get a different (second-hand) car, but want (read NEEEEEED) to finish my Integra before I sell it first. I don’t want to buy a new car before finishing this one because I know how that will end (it will end in me renting a box, storing the ITR in it with the thought of working on it but in reality, it will be in storage and nothing will be done because I’m a noob like that).

The ITR is a coupe, I had removed pretty much everything in the back, from back seats to spare wheel, everything really. Now, 1 car that has always intrigued me is (are) the GT86 (twins). But, I just can’t deal with even less space than the ITR and the ITR actually has a decent amount of space now that the whole rear is empty.

I do have a whole list of candidates that make the cut though, but unfortunately, thats not what youre asking, lol. 

Roundbadge > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:38

0

I tried to include a pic, but I can’t find a browser that’ll let me load a picture into Kinja anymore.

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/magnolia-hard-to-find-audi-gt-coupe-o/7025211765.html

I want it so bad...but it’ll take up the space reserved in the garage for the Tacoma, and knowing myself, I’ll never get it running and it’ll be a disaster when I try to get rid of it.

But I want it soooo bad....

Future next gen S2000 owner > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:39

1

Ducatti Panigale V2

Triumph Daytona 765 - Although I wait for the regular and not go with the launch special edition

They’d be a stretch but I could swing one or the other if I really forced myself. 

412GTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:40

3

S2000. I really want a fun roadster and particularly the S2k because my first fun car was a Civic Si and I miss the high-revving Vtec motors. Silver over Red is a favorite of mine.

Reason I haven’t - space + responsibilities . Currently live in a city and only have one garage spot. Reason I love my GTI since it’s a great all around car. Also, saving for downpayment on a house, so wouldn’t be responsible to dip into that for a S2k.

Almost bought a cheap Miata earlier this year to scratch the roadster itch, but once again parking was a concern.

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:43

1

Here’s my current dilemma....I have so many wants when it comes to vehicles that I can’t make up my damn mind, so I buy nothing. Small and sporty, though. Z3 Coupe (I could stretch for an M, but just can’t justify the price), M roadster, BRZ/FRS. Lately I’ve also been on an 80s mid engine kick, so Fiero/MR2. And of course a 60s Mustang is always on the list.

So my reason? I can’t make up my mind. Especially for something that’s a third vehicle.

Primary vehicle I’d like... Challenger Scat Pack but my wife really dislikes them. I could see one being a forever car that would get driven. It put a huge smile on my face when I drove it, regardless of its shortcomings.

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:45

1

Unfortunately it snows here and I’ m just not that crazy.

S ome day though ... some day.

auto trader link

shop-teacher > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:47

2

I have a couple in mind.

The first would be a rallycross beater. I can afford that. I won’t though, because my wife will be pissed, I don’t have a good place to put it, and my wife will be really pissed.

Also, I now have two friends who want me to codrive their vehicles for rallycross next year, so I really don’t need to buy my own.

The other vehicle would be a Honda Rebel 250. It would be the next evolution of for IdiotFest. We’ve now done two long scooter trips, and we really dig the slow 2-wheel life. Having something that could sustain 55mph on rural highways would be nice though. Also, I’d like to add an actual motorcycle in the fleet now.

But I won’t. While I have the cash to buy one, it would be wise to keep that cash in my pocket. I also really really love my scooter, and I want to keep modifying and personalizing it. D iverting my money and attention will take away from that.

Also ... and most importantly ... my wife would be really super extra pissed.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/06/2019 at 10:47

1

LOL - the Landau really puts it over the top.

Officer Jim Lahey is not a real cop > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:48

1

M2. It’s basically my perfect car, except we just had our first kid this summer and I don’t want to deal with the daycare dropoff in that. Especially if we have another kid.

Maybe a few years from now.

Or maybe BMW really will sell that “pure” (manual rwd) M3 we’ve been hearing about.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DutchieDC2R 12/06/2019 at 10:49

1

Is the Integra really that much roomier than an 86?

Future next gen S2000 owner > 412GTI 12/06/2019 at 10:49

2

This is the correct answer.

Textured Soy Protein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:50

1

I’ve recently come to a realization of what my most likely next car will be but I’m not telling y’all because then what would the surprise be 2 years from now when I actually go buy it? 

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:50

1

NC Miata. No old car problems yet, 4cyl RWD no EPS  and I can fix it myself. I can’t buy one because sometimes I want to go places with two people and a dog 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 12/06/2019 at 10:50

0

Not at all! I really love the look of the hot Focuses.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:50

1

Think about it: it’s pretty much the unholy hybrid of a cherokee and a personal luxury coupe. This is the most madness per dollar of nearly anything out there.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AkursedX 12/06/2019 at 10:51

1

So you’re saying it’s just a matter of time... =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 412GTI 12/06/2019 at 10:52

1

YES. Classic beauty. I feel like the motor in my car is basically two S2k motors. Mine revs to 8600 with my tune!

The GTI is so hard to beat as One Car To Do It All.

AkursedX > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:53

1

Yes, because I’m stupid and have a real bad habit of making emotional , not rational car-purchases

just-a-scratch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:53

1

If I were not concerned about retiring some day the list would be long. Toward the top of that list are a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in the 9 64 variety, Corvette Z06 6th gen, and a Shelby Daytona C oupe kit car.

A n ice square body Chevy or GMC truck would be good too.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > shop-teacher 12/06/2019 at 10:53

1

I really need a co-driving gig.

If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 12/06/2019 at 10:55

1

Here’s what you do: buy something small and fun that there’s basically no possible way you’ll lose money on it when you sell it. Then, if you change your mind, you’re out almost nothing. MR2 seems a good candidate.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Roundbadge 12/06/2019 at 10:56

0

The heart wants what the heart wants...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Future next gen S2000 owner 12/06/2019 at 10:56

1

SEX

BadMotorScooter > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:57

2

Hmm, I would buy a Buick TourX at a huge discount and use it as a winter/do everything car if I had the space to keep it. Right now I have 4 drivers in the household and 4 cars with no room for a fifth. 

DutchieDC2R > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:57

1

The advantage of the ITR is its coupe body and fully opening hatch. It adds space to load in large things and since it has nothing in the back, I can put in large stuff all the way up to the front seats. The only disadvantage would be the upper tie bar in the back, but that one is removable, so no problems there.

The twins have a ‘regular’ opening trunk and much, much less space between the back and front seats. Overall, the twins seem smaller cars compared to the ITR, from seating position to interior space. 

nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 10:58

1

Miata RF in Eternal Blue Mica. I can afford the vehicle, but then all of my vehicles that are drive- able are 2 seaters.  I have to take my own trash to the dump and I’d hate to throw it in an RF.  If I wait another year or two I can certainly afford to keep the CX-5 until the wheels fall off, and have the RF too.  I’d also love to get an FD RX-7, but then again all 2 seaters.  Plus all of my vehicles would be over 25 years old too.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > phenotyp 12/06/2019 at 10:58

0

Love the color combo/detailing on this new one.

Was it the interior design that really sold you? =)

ranwhenparked > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:00

1

A Regal 3/25 - probably too slow to safely drive on many of the roads I use regularly, need to use a lead additive would be annoying, concern over ease/speed of spare parts delivery, and I might be getting a company car again in the near future, which would reduce storage space.

But, I have always wanted one, and there is one for sale near me at a decent price.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Officer Jim Lahey is not a real cop 12/06/2019 at 11:01

1

Yeah, the “pure” G80 M3 is the stuff of my dreams. BIG car, though.

Once the little one’s in a booster and can buckle themselves, M2 would be great. My kids are 13, 11 & almost 7, so it’s probably too small for all 4 of us, realistically.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > just-a-scratch 12/06/2019 at 11:01

0

Daytona Coupe... YES.

Boxer_4 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:01

2

No space for a project.

No space for a project, and concerns about parts availability.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 12/06/2019 at 11:02

0

Sometimes the rational, reasonable decisions are the best.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Textured Soy Protein 12/06/2019 at 11:02

0

LOL

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:03

1

I’m fairly good at bottom of the depreciation curve purchases (which explains why I buy new Toyota trucks). I mean, I still can’t believe I got the Cougar for $3k, or the Miata for $900, or that Civic hatch for $900...I’ll be able to scrounge something up this spring, I’m sure.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 12/06/2019 at 11:03

0

Time to find some more freelance design gigs! =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 12/06/2019 at 11:03

0

*little dog

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Boxer_4 12/06/2019 at 11:04

2

Love the SVX.

WilliamsSW > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:05

1

Something like this, though I don’t like the wheels or body color . The money is there, but with 4 cars now and 2 kids 3 and under, I’m a ways away from being able to pull the trigger. But in a few years I intend to get rid of the E46 for something like this. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 12/06/2019 at 11:07

0

Patience usually pays off.

“new Toyota trucks” - haha, exactly.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WilliamsSW 12/06/2019 at 11:08

1

Sweet. I wish I had a convertible around when the kids were younger - great for making memories.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:11

0

The opposite. She weighs more than me sometimes, 120lbs+ healthy weight 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 12/06/2019 at 11:13

0

Reading comprehension... I missed the “can’t”. I was thinking you liked the idea of traveling as 2 people (you included) and a dog.

So, 86 then?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:17

2

|Landau...over the top

I see what you did there even if you didn’t.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DutchieDC2R 12/06/2019 at 11:18

1

Ah, guess I just assumed the 86 had more of a hatch opening.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:20

0

The only thing I don’t really want to replace my e90 with wouldn’t be either an Baja, or  Outback XT, or a Mini ClubmanS JCW. Both off which I wouldn’t/didn’t buy because of the maintenance costs.

I’d the e90 got totaled today there’s a good chance I’d go buy this. This one has the cold weather package. Heated steering wheel! (I have to post the link because the image uploaded isn’t working for me right now.) https://duluth.craigslist.org/ctd/d/eau-claire-2009-bmw-328xi-xdrive/7027843375.html

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AkursedX 12/06/2019 at 11:20

0

We’re all pretty stupid here, and it could be argued that only like 1 in 5 car buyers makes the rational choice (otherwise, we’d all be driving scooters, Priuses and minivans).

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Roundbadge 12/06/2019 at 11:21

1

Do it!  They actually aren’t terribly hard to work on. 

My friend has one that was an 83 that was a grey market import. The original owner brought it over to use in SCCA club rally, and my friend has done a full rally resto-mod on it. It’s amazing!

Poor_Sh > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:21

1

I identify with many responses. I want a small roadster as a second car but here’s the problems. 1) my 2 cars would be small 2 seater sports cars (not really a problem but it feels like it should be), 2) I’m worried im not a good enough mechanic yet to keep an old car running reliably enough, and 3) I can afford it but that’s money I could spend on the Cayman!

My preference would be S2000 but a good one is too expensive. Then I’d want a Solstice GXP, but... Pontiac... and the support community isn’t as much as I’d like. So really I want a miata. And I'll probably get one. I keep searching but I just haven't fell in love enough yet to put the money on the table. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/06/2019 at 11:21

0

I didn’t! Haha!!

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:22

1

What sold me is the effortlessness of it as a total package. It’s just the easiest, safest, best transportation option out there, at least for me. Most of my driving is me solo, and me with my daughter in a car seat. She has to wait for me to open the back door, which is dumb, but a small price to pay for not having pillars between the front/back. I’m not driving big, long road trips with it. If I were, I’d still have the e60, which I could just set the cruise at 90 and cover ground like a low-flying private plane .

The interior is GREAT. Except for the light-color seats, which will get grubby with any bit of water. I was really happy to hear that Lincoln designers had benchmarked the i3's interior; it’s just so perfectly, thoughtfully, and efficiently laid out.

I can’t stress enough how effortless (and still, all these years on: fucking rad) this car is. And that it’s as quick and unexpected as it is? I’m good with that.

And I’ve still only bought 7 gallons of gas in 2.5 years.

WilliamsSW > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:22

1

What my wife will allow, and how much the kids like top down driving, may change the specifics - the cars I love most generally have lap belts only in front (if even that). Can always add lap belts, of course.

Plus I go back and forth on what I want. I drove a 981 Boxster S and absolutely LOVED it.  That’s high on the want list too.  

412GTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:23

0

I love the E9x M3 for that reason, too. My uncle has a E93 I’ve taken to Cars & Coffee a few times and it’s super rewarding to wind that motor out and actually have more power than 200. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing 12/06/2019 at 11:23

2

Hmm... trailer hitch? =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/06/2019 at 11:24

1

Very nice - love the brown interior.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Poor_Sh 12/06/2019 at 11:25

0

These are good problems to have. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 412GTI 12/06/2019 at 11:28

0

Sounds so damn good... Anything I replace it with is going to be a let-down in that department. And getting normalized to 450 hp is hard to move on from, too.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > phenotyp 12/06/2019 at 11:30

0

That’s wild - how many miles a day?

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:31

0

A GTI 6MT. My Civic is perfectly fine and there’s no reason for me to replace it. When it is time to replace my Civic, the GTI would be in the running anyway, but an auto since my wife  can’t drive/won't learn a manual

WilliamsSW > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/06/2019 at 11:34

0

That’s so absurd , it’s perfectly Oppo.

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:35

0

5-6 thousand a year.

jimz > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:37

1

Mach-E.  can’t ‘cos it’s not out yet.

shop-teacher > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:37

1

I’m really excited about it. I sat out all of 2019, and can’t wait to get back in the saddle. When I had the RallyMetro, I shared it with as many other people as I could. I guess that karma is coming back to me now.

And yes.  Oh yes.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > shop-teacher 12/06/2019 at 11:38

0

I basically kept showing my wife pictures of craigslist beaters until she said the magic words that every husband wants to hear: “If you really want one, just buy it.”

Thankfully my immediate neighbors have been tolerant of the rallycross car. It’s not leaking any fluids and I try to get it washed after every event, but you know how neighbors can be.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:38

1

Well I kind of just went through this and the practical concerns  were  that my wife wanted whatever car I bought to have an automatic and to not be too expensive(put money towards other things). But to answer your question a post 2015 WRX in red. But I’ve been really pleased with my X1. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > phenotyp 12/06/2019 at 11:39

0

Yeah, perfect for your use-case.

I put 15-20k on my vehicles, and we put 25k+ on our family/trip car. We did 5000+ in two weeks in summer ‘18.

WRXforScience > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:40

1

The back seat of the 86 fold down, you can get a ton of stuff in there. I’ve fit 2 full sets of mounted wheels and tires in mine. I don’t think there’s much you can fit in the ITR that won’t fit in an 86 (maybe something really wide like a huge bass drum but even then I bet it’d be pretty close.

My BRZ has been my only car for the last 5 years and the only time I couldn’t fit everything in my car that I needed to was picking up my parents from the airport, they had 2 wheeled hard cased rolling suitcases that were too wide/long to both fit in the trunk (I couldn’t fold down the seats since we needed seats for 3). If I had to, we might have been able to fit everything by having people hold stuff but I just picked them up in my dad’s S class.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 12/06/2019 at 11:41

1

I’m sure I’ll own a GTI some day.

Bummer, but t he DSG ain’t a bad alternative.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WRXforScience 12/06/2019 at 11:43

0

Two full sets?! Wow.

They really did do a great job on packaging for a car so small and light. Makes it so much more usable as a car than something like a Miata.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:43

0

M2, IS-F, Mustang GT350, BRZ.

There may be a brief window in time when both kids are in front-facing seats or too small to be bothered by sitting in the back of those. Most likely I’ll be eyeballing comfort-machines like an S90 or 540i by then. Used, of course.

WRXforScience > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:45

1

The opening pic is mine:

The Cayman is the closest car I’ve driving to my 86 on the track but it has some extra power and is step up in interior quality (I’ve got one car for track, autocross, and daily driving duties thanks to living in an apartment). The only reasons I’ve kept from getting one are that my BRZ is already a ton of fun and meets all my needs and the Porsche would definitely be more costly to run at the track.

shop-teacher > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 12/06/2019 at 11:45

1

I expected the RallyMetro to last maybe 8-9 months, and it was around for 2 years. My neighbors were totally cool about it, but my wife HATED how it looked in the driveway. The last summer I had it, she planted a container garden behind it, to shield the view of it as best she could.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:46

1

That really is my only other option but they’re more expensive near me by a couple of thousand. Also  it’s not a dealbreaker but I would love a convertible (I’m the kind of guy who would like it in the winter).

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:47

1

Me too. I like my tan interior, but I like the brown and black a bit more. It’s be easier to keep looking clean. that’s for sure.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WRXforScience 12/06/2019 at 11:50

0

And those 2 back seats add a bunch of practicality.

I could see myself owning both an 86 and a Cayman S some day (not at the same time, unless the 86 was passed on to one of my kids ). Very glad these cars exist, and in good number!

Thomas Donohue > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:51

1

Going through this for the last few months, trying to decide on a replacement for the Touareg (which continues to run fine, but the little things are adding up.....drivers side heated seat not working, exhaust starting to get a little loud...)

Anyway, torn between getting another used SUV (ML/GLE350? ) , or a GTI. I’m a bit afraid that if I get the GTI, it will be fun enough to overshadow the 986 Boxster and relegate it to sunny-day-only duty (it’s currently driven year round, with snows for the winter).

I’m also thinking about going lower-rent on the SUV/DD and upgrading to a 981 Boxster.

So, to answer your question, it’s a 981 Boxster. Nothing wrong with the 986, I love it, and  I don’t need to upgrade.  But damn I spend a lot of time on AutoTrader looking at 981s....and winter is the best time to buy a convertible....and....and.....

Jesus Arias > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:53

2

I don’ t work right now because school has me really busy but for my second car I am considering a Suzuki Cappuccino. I currently own and drive a 1999 Pontiac Firebird TransAm but gas is expensive on it. The Cappuccino would just be my daily since it gets around 43 MPG. Also its a interest car being so small and light.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 12/06/2019 at 11:53

1

Hmm... trunk-mounted rack with dog crate hard-mounted? =)

WRXforScience > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:53

1

You have to use the passenger seat to get the full 2 sets, but the tire shop guys are always dumbfounded when I drop off a set of wheels and tires and then pull the new tires out of the car.

A full set of tires along with all the tools, chairs, and other track items all fit in the car and if packed correctly while still leaving the passenger seat open and in a usable position.

Whenever I have to travel to a track (4hrs to COTA or 6hrs to Houston) it is much easier to just have everything loaded in the car without a trailer, especially since once I get there I can just lock the car and leave all my stuff loaded up.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 12/06/2019 at 11:54

0

We enthusiasts really do have some great options right now.

I’m quickly exiting that window, sadly. Kids are 13, 11, and almost 7.

whatisthatsound > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:56

2

Evora 400 S because it can't tow. 

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:57

1

Yup. The shitty part of being landlocked in Austin is that anything farther than Dallas or Houston is a flight.

promoted by the color red > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 11:58

1

H ow many hours do you have?

Lexus RX300/Toyota Highlander: A cheap-ass beater for the trails , which is everything I bought my Volvo for, but I can’t justify having a third car especially when there’s one on the horizon showing up sooner than expected...

W124 E-class wagon: Already have one broken-ass Euro in my side yard waiting for parts. Don’t need another - or do I?

M235i/ M240i: CPO CPO CPO! But as much as I want one, I don’t see myself owning a BMW now given how close it pushes the limits of my finances.

Regal TourX/Golf Sportwagen : A practical choice given the massive discounts , but I’m not ready to grow up and get rid of the Miata yet.

Mazda3: See above. Also, it’s how much!?

VW Golf hatchback : I’m going to pretend this doesn’t exist and isn’t a reasonable alternative. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Thomas Donohue 12/06/2019 at 11:58

1

Yeah, I’m liking the 981 Boxster + cheaper SUV combo.

/enabling

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jesus Arias 12/06/2019 at 12:01

0

Nice! Go here:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/clubopenings-propaganda-1836633896

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > promoted by the color red 12/06/2019 at 12:02

0

Ha!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > whatisthatsound 12/06/2019 at 12:04

0

=(

Love these, too.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WRXforScience 12/06/2019 at 12:07

0

Seriously impressive.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > jimz 12/06/2019 at 12:08

0

SOON

Forrest > promoted by the color red 12/06/2019 at 12:10

1

I have shopped for pretty much all these cars. Including the Highlander beater, but I don’t like the look of any generation of RX.

I have a 2018 Golf hatchback (manual 1.8T). It rules. I like the idea of many other cars, and I wouldn’t break the bank to buy them, but until am like Jay Leno and can pay someone to “own” the problem of maintaining them, I probably won’t. That’s probably the least jalop answer ever, though. I guess I no longer have an affinity for jalopies. I am apparently the opposite of David Tracy.

Also, I saw someone on a VW forum say that the current non-GTI Golf is the modern incarnation of the W124. It is an oddly specific claim, but the idea was that the Golf is quiet and has a certain balance of comfort and handling, and it  (apparently) has a similar character. The last time I was in a W124 was 15 years ago, and I wasn’t the one driving, but I can kinda see it.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/06/2019 at 12:11

1

Define “afford”...

If the definition is “won’t cost all the money I have in the world, and leaves enough to pay bills for at least a little bit” then the answer is probably a Cayman of some upper power-spec trim... But I won’t, because its not practical and I need to have savings for farm reasons. Living on a dirt road in the snow belt is not a reasonable place to own a Cayman.

If the definition is “won’t dramatically impact my long term savings or endanger retirement funding” then the answer is either a Suzuki Cappuccino or a Lada Niva, either of those could be highly entertaining. The Lada would be more useful, but financially speaking a lesser value than the Cappuccino. I have no extra storage, though the Suzuki is so small I could probably cram it in the garage if I pull out the built-in work benches. Neither are required, and I don’t have a lot of spare time to spend on them either... And not buying one leaves a bigger buffer for surprise farm expenses. I do think about them though. 

Forrest > Forrest 12/06/2019 at 12:12

0

The car I am mostly likely to buy for real is a Lemons car. Which contradicts what I just said. I guess that's pretty jalop, though.