Le sigh.

"mazda616" (mazda616)
10/28/2014 at 20:54 • Filed to: Jealousmuch

My friend is buying a new Focus ST. People getting these cool cars and I'm over here with my seven-year-old Mazda3 that I've had for five-and-a-half years now. I just cannot bring myself to go into debt and have higher insurance and all that for a new car, no matter how sweet they may be. As long as mine keeps puttering along with no issues, I see no financial reason to get rid of it. Now, do I want something new and fast and awesome? Sure! Do I want to be in debt? Le nope. The struggle, it is real. I want something cool to be able to take to shows and be proud of, but it just isn't in the cards for me. I am trying my best to be satisfied with what I have. Well, I'm not sure that even matters...since I'm keeping it anyway.

I guess I'm just more of an old man than most of my car loving friends. I'd rather save for a home that's in the suburbs instead of the ghetto than get a new car every few years. I'd rather plan financially to have a kid someday instead of just have one while also drowning in debt.

At least I have done a few little mods to the car here and there (springs, exhaust, tint). So, it isn't totally boring! Of course, all the folks at Import Alliance last year thought it was. I was laughed at a couple times. No biggie. Didn't waste my gas going this year! Sorry, I know I'm rambling. I'm an old fogie and ready for bed.

Obligatory pic of Max the Mazda. In all his 68,000 mile glory. :)

DISCUSSION (28)

04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches. > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 20:57

Well....look at it this way.

A Focus ST is literally just a rebranded, reshaped Mazdaspeed 3. The block and motor are literally 90% identical. So maybe you should look at it as all these people buying what you've already had for years.

I also think the MS3 is better looking....

Source: MS6 owner...

coqui70 > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 20:58

Kinja'd!!!

Turbo fixes the performance issues

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 20:59

I feel your pain I'm in the same boat. Have had mine for 7 years now and even went so far as to take a Gen Coupe out for a test drive. But do I need another $300 car payment for something I'll only drive on the weekends when I have a perfectly* good** paid off car in my parking space? Probably not. It's really no fun making rational decisions

mazda616 > coqui70
10/28/2014 at 20:59

A turbo would also fix that stubborn reliability issue I've had, where it starts and runs great all the time and gets me faithfully to work every day. :) In all honesty, for a daily driver, this car is plenty quick enough.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 20:59

Be proud in what you have. No need to buy something shiny and new. This Mazda, he's yours and no one else's. Be proud of him. Just because everyone else has a FoST/FiST doesn't mean you need one. Drive what you love and love what you drive.

ly2v8-Brian > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 20:59

#firstworldproblems

Though I know the thought goes across my mind from time to time. My truck is like new yet. I almost have it payed off. It's value stays high. RWD with a V8. Many reasons to keep it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:00

I think having a payed off car is cooler than having a car that you have to make financial sacrifices for due to payments.

mazda616 > ly2v8-Brian
10/28/2014 at 21:00

Ha, I was thinking "such a first world problem" the whole time I was typing that.

The Tunnel > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:01

Since when a Focus ST a cool car?
Plus your car seems to be in pretty good shape. Cheer up. There are people who have to take the bus.

mazda616 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
10/28/2014 at 21:01

This whole growing up and being an adult thing kind of sucks.

mazda616 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/28/2014 at 21:02

True. Said friend is drowning in credit card debt and house debt as is and he's making it exponentially worse by taking on this huge car loan.

mazda616 > The Tunnel
10/28/2014 at 21:02

Idk, I like them okay. They sure seem to have a hell of a following considering they haven't been on the market long.

ly2v8-Brian > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:03

textbook definition

Spaceball-Two > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:07

Feels. Driving my 10 year old B6 and at times I really want something shiny and new. But then I think about not having a payment and I'm good.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:07

No offense to said friend, but that is dumb. My cousin did one step dumber though, he bought a new car, WHILE UNEMPLOYED. Needless to say, it was repo'd.

The Tunnel > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:08

Sure but its not one hell of a car to get jelly about. It be jealous about an STI or a 5.0 Mustang. Also to cheer you up, I think your model looks a LOT better than its sucessor. But the new latest model looks cool too.

dogisbadob > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:17

It's OK, I have an 18-yo rebadged Camry with over 200k on it :p

bob and john > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:21

get a bike. you save some money on fuel, you look FAR more badass, and you get adopted into a comadre that car guys can only DREAM of being in

mazda616 > dogisbadob
10/28/2014 at 21:25

Lexus?

dogisbadob > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:32

Yup, an ES300!

mazda616 > dogisbadob
10/28/2014 at 21:36

I like those. I wanted one for a long time but people think they're worth more than they are around here.

dogisbadob > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 21:47

The 92-96 Camry/ES300 is the best car ever made :)

I got mine for $700, but it is a bit banged up and shit. Runs and drives good though.

TotallyThatStupid > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 22:02

I just cannot bring myself to go into debt and have higher insurance and all that for a new car, no matter how sweet they may be.

You just answered your own question. Stay strong. Besides, the Mazda looks good.

Manny05x > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 22:43

Does it make you feel better that I am jelly of your car?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > mazda616
10/28/2014 at 23:13

Shiny new cars are for self indulgent wieners. No offense to any oppos who drive shiny new cars.

Svend > mazda616
10/29/2014 at 02:55

Keeping up with the Joneses is good and all if you can A) afford it or B) cope with the debt.

You've got your head screwed on just fine fella and will do good in the years ahead. The Mazda while not being my thing (I love my Skoda), I understand, a friend had an MPS which was quite nice. If you look at it this way, your not a sheep you're not following on where everyone else around you is going ST crazy, again yes they are nice a friend has a 3door Fiesta ST and his dad a Focus ST (nice lines) but you've got a nice sporty but all practical car that you know and love.

mazda616 > Manny05x
10/29/2014 at 11:07

Slightly. Lol it is a great car. Reliable and fun when I want it to be.

Alex B > mazda616
10/29/2014 at 16:45

In my opinion, it's better to be debt free. A new car isn't worth going into debt when you have a perfectly fine car. :)