You know what's not smart??

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
04/19/2019 at 08:56 • Filed to: None

Living in Japan and owning 3 cars... THAT is financially dumb. Worth it... but not smart nonetheless. I wonder how long until my wife starts getting a little mad :D

DISCUSSION (33)

nerd_racing > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 08:59

I’m really glad you didn’t let the RX-7 go. It is very special and I really enjoy seeing it!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:02

makes sense to me.

maybe you need more

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:06

You made this post just to flex on us with your cars we can’t get in the US, didn't you

vondon302 > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:06

Living the dream ain't cheap.

Flavien Vidal > nerd_racing
04/19/2019 at 09:08

If you ever meet my wife , just don’t EVER bring that subject to the table... Just don’t :D

Flavien Vidal > pip bip - choose Corrour
04/19/2019 at 09:08

I do.... I do....

Flavien Vidal > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/19/2019 at 09:09

the 106 is the only car you can’T get in the US!! :)

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:11

Let me rephrase that: you made this post just to flex on me and some others with your cars we can’t afford, didn’t you

Boxer_4 > vondon302
04/19/2019 at 09:11

Hence why I’m not currently living the dream.

Flavien Vidal > vondon302
04/19/2019 at 09:12

I enjoy myself, a lot... But I’ll be living the dream when I’ll be a classic car test driver for Ferrari, Lambo, Lancia, Alfa and many other AT THE SAME TIME. I basically need to be Jay Leno’s dedicated test driver and have carte blanche to bring all his cars in the canyons anytime... THEN and only then, will I be living the dream haha :)

Yeaaah, that’s not happening...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:13

She thinks you sold it, doesn't she

Flavien Vidal > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/19/2019 at 09:15

Oh I can’t afford a Delta Integrale... I’m just a real lucky motherfucker who got it for the price of a good condition 2003 Mazda 626... :D

Flavien Vidal > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
04/19/2019 at 09:15

She thinks I’m trying to........ not much better lol

vondon302 > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:16

Lol. Wow you dream big. Does sound good though.

Flavien Vidal > vondon302
04/19/2019 at 09:17

NA V12 60's and 70's Lambos and Ferraris are my real dream...

MM54 > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:18

Sometimes not being smart is called having fun :)

facw > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:18

It’s my favorite of the three, brings a little smile everytime I see it. If I tell your wife I want to buy it, think she’ll make you sell it to me at a steep discount?

f86sabre > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:19

Life is too short to live it without a smile on your face. Lots of smiles there.

We have 6 licensed cars right now. It’s ridiculous and a great problem to have. Next week I’m starting work to get the Evo back in regular rotation.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:20

I'll keep your secret safe.

Flavien Vidal > MM54
04/19/2019 at 09:21

If only I were... 10.20pm here on a friday evening... I can barely keep my eyes opened lol

Flavien Vidal > facw
04/19/2019 at 09:23

No but I could introduce you to her, you’d tell her you really want it and need time to get the money for it but never come up with it?? Then I blame you for still having the car? I’ll need something like that at one point really...

Flavien Vidal > f86sabre
04/19/2019 at 09:24

Oh it’S been a while since I heard about that Evo!

Flavien Vidal > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
04/19/2019 at 09:25

Now that you know, you’re pretty much a dead man walking so.... :)

DipodomysDeserti > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:28

If they spark joy you’re gtg.

Kinja'd!!!

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > f86sabre
04/19/2019 at 09:41

FIND ME AN FTO COTY.

MY WALLET IS READY.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:59

I’d be happy to indefinitely store the RX-7 for you. I will even pay for gas to drive it from Tacoma to my garage in Montana.

whatisthatsound > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 09:59

Where about in Japan? Can you smuggle me an S660 please?

Flavien Vidal > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
04/19/2019 at 10:19

They kind of suck though.... Are you sure you want one??

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 10:31

DID. I. STUTTER?!

FTO. COTY. MANUAL.
GIB. NAO.

They only “suck” in the hands of people who can’t fucking drive. The vital statistics tell the real story.

2.0L V6, 197HP, 150ft/lbs - 99HP/litre
5 speed manual with LSD and equal-length half-shafts
Extremely good unibody design with minimal flex and multi-link rear
Quick ratio steering rack (2.5 lock to lock)
2500-2700lbs curb weight

Anybody who says these are slow around a track, can’t fucking drive around a track. The FTO has a marginally better suspension and chassis, slightly less weight, and significantly more power than a DC2 Integra GS-R. (Thank you, lack of crash standards!) Throw a few bones at the suspension, and you’re well into Type R lap times.

Complete fucking nightmare to work on though.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 11:34

You are more than welcome to ship me that Delta then. If your wife doesn’t see it it is like you don’t own it and then you’ll have a car in California to drive when you visit.

Jay, the practical enthusiast > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 13:55

Any chance we can get a price breakdown?

Japan has yearly taxes (based on engine size or car age?) p lus expensive bi annual inspections. How much is insurance?

For reference Florida has no inspections, my taxes are $86 a year for 2 cars and insurance comes out to $1400 a year.

f86sabre > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 15:19

Well, I got it recertified for road use, but ended up with a check engine light and the clutch is slipping under mid to high load. It has over 150k miles on the original clutch, so I don’t blame it. I’ve done a lot of work on the car myself, but taking apart the drivetrain is a step to far for me right now. Finding places that are competent to work on Evos around Atlanta is tough, but I think I found one and I am going to have them do the clutch and timing belt next week. I’ve also picked up a replacement intercooler as the original was bent in the accident. It will get back into normal use soon.

f86sabre > Flavien Vidal
04/19/2019 at 15:20

Also, one of my friends at work is thinking hard about getting a Mini. If he decides to go for it I will pass along your info.