Land Cruiser... Or Z4 coupe?

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
07/13/2019 at 00:10 • Filed to: Oh God why

I can’t afford both — or either — as of now. But I’m gonna piss some money away in 2020 I guarantee* it.

[*guarantee is not legally binding nor is it a guarantee]

DISCUSSION (41)

SmugAardvark > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:15

Go for the worst of both scenarios. Buy a Land Cruiser and stance it out like you own stock in a vaping company, then buy a Z4 coupe and go the full safari route like you’re poaching rhinos.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:17

driving dynamics vs functionality.... I would pick dynamics at this point in my life.

way2blu does a rev update > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:19

Both

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > SmugAardvark
07/13/2019 at 00:20

Have you heard about our Lord and Savior: the Knuckle Sammich?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > way2blu does a rev update
07/13/2019 at 00:21

Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!

Nothing > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:23

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nothing
07/13/2019 at 00:28

But it’s TOO nice!

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:30

I’d go Land Cruiser. The idea of something built to last appeals to me right now. Also, w ouldn’t a cool vehicle that can handle the doggo be better?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
07/13/2019 at 00:33

But see, I’m working BACKWARDS. I have four vehicles that are as dependable as the sunrise. I’m being drawn towards the Dark Side. And since I’ve already gone through the Tercel version of that, I’m falling for the Siren Song of the European makes.

Which for the record, I’ve always lusted after. It’s just the cost of entry has always been far too high.

CRider > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:33

Kinja'd!!!

Rally Fighter.

Nothing > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:33

Maybe just a couple of plebeian Cruisers will do, then.

Kinja'd!!!

SmugAardvark > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:34

Amazingly, yes I have.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nothing
07/13/2019 at 00:34

Those are each worth more than my house on BaT

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > wafflesnfalafel
07/13/2019 at 00:36

But how old are thee — approximately?

Nothing > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:39

There was a clean 100 that went cheaply, ‘99, but they didn’t disclose the mileage during the auction, so I’m guessing a zillion.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nothing
07/13/2019 at 00:42

I have dubious access to a dealer auction, I should probably take advantage of it for either vehicle. I almost bought a Tercel at one, but my connection said, “Dude, everyone bids on these, I can never get a good deal.” Land Cruiser will be similar, but the Z4? I bet no one will even look to see it’s the coupe...

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:44

Let me introduce you to my two persuasive friends, Green and Black Garnet Pearl (he goes by Purple)

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
07/13/2019 at 00:46

Oh, YOU’RE going to be the voice of reason? The same guy who ignored my input on the Volvo wagons?

I WARNED YOU

I DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

way2blu does a rev update > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:49

Heck ‘em:

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > way2blu does a rev update
07/13/2019 at 00:50

I mean, at that point I’d just buy an NA Miata.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:50

Z4 Coupe. No contest.

Buy a shitty S-10 for camping.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
07/13/2019 at 00:53

I SENSE BIAS

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:54

S o I bought the first Volvo in October because I didn’t want to go through another hellish rainy season with the Miata. You know what’s seemingly just around the corner?

I’m going to need another bad- weather car again......

Curveball, but any interest in an E39 540? V8 manual sedan or auto wagon that’s sporty, luxurious, and allegedly easy on the wallet by BMW standards. I’ve never driven a Z4 but I’ve driven a Z3 extensively and the 540 destroys it in terms of sporty driving dynamics

way2blu does a rev update > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 00:54

But the Land Zupr4 Cruiser meets your “coupe” requirement and the Miazda doesn’t...

Maybe put the B58 engine in an FJ40?

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 01:00

V ery quickly coming up on the midcentury - but I’m not yet satisfied. I won’t always want to go faster, but right now I still do.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
07/13/2019 at 01:05

I’ve seen too many testimonials on oppo alone to tell me “fuck no” on that one. Also I’m a recovering “hater” of sedans, and I’m not waiting around for any Touring short of an E91.

The Lexus hasn’t been cheap to own, but it’s been dead reliable. The E39s and E46s *look* cheap to own, but seem to break far more often. The Z4 does not have that reputation.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > wafflesnfalafel
07/13/2019 at 01:06

Fast is good except when four cops show up.

Not that I would know...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > way2blu does a rev update
07/13/2019 at 01:07

Also the NA has this weird characteristic where it can literally climb a mountain... AiM can confirm.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 01:11

A good Z4 is probably cheaper than a good LC, no?

way2blu does a rev update > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 01:14

Trying to climb mountains like AiM but with my MR2 has been on the road trip list for a while now, but my open differential keeps telling me not to.

In theory, mid-engine/RWD would be great for traction, but the 1-wheel-drive effects of the diff would make that difficult.

glemon > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 01:25

Saw this in Europe

Kinja'd!!!

Kind of the Honda Fit little on the outside surprisingly roomy on the inside thing only in a camper. Buy this and the Z4.

Methinks doggo would definitely be on board, wifo, on the other hand might need some additional lob bying

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > glemon
07/13/2019 at 01:28

Or sneak in a 2-door Prado from the UK and solve all of my problems illegally.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
07/13/2019 at 01:29

A goood Z4CMT is like 10-15k, but

BUT

BUT!!!!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/woodinville-2006-toyota-landcruiser/6928827455.html

This face-lifted LC in purple is sexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 02:10

I drove the low-mileage purple LC in Mount Vernon last weekend and picked it over pretty thoroughly. It’s worth considering—let me know if you want more details. Seller is a small dealer, nice guy, no BS.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 02:15

I liked my fetishes (German sports cars and Toyota trucks) better when they were private.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq.
07/13/2019 at 02:34

YOU

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 02:37

I didn’t break it or anything. I also didn’t buy it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RPM esq.
07/13/2019 at 02:56

You were once looking at 4.0 4Runners to replace your 2UZ. Now you tell me you’ve been shopping LCs?!??

What's the truth!¡!!?

Khalbali > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 09:22

I would definitely go z4 coupe, never driven one and not a BMW guy but it's purty. I've been wanting a z3 lately, I've always wanted a straight 6 and I like the styling a lot.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 12:28

I checked out the LC to make certain I didn’t want one over another 4Runner.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/13/2019 at 21:03

This is the truth: https://oppositelock.kinja.com/i-done-bought-a-thing-1836346138