Single Again - Help me not buy a CTS V Wagon or ATS V Sedan

"Moves-Like-Senna" (moves-like-senna) 02/19/2015 at 11:30 • Filed to: None

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THANK YOU OPPO - I didn't expect this post to be this popular but a lot of people have chimed in and it's really helped me feel better and well, avoided a mistake. Thanks again Opponauts and I hope one day I can repay you all!

Beers on me if you're ever in Montreal.

So long story short, same girl, reheated soup...should have listened to my friend not to reheat soup. Broke up again on Valentines day, got back together the day after and well this morning it all ended by her. Honestly, I've never seen such a brutal botchery of a break up. She dragged me to her brothers last night, then back to her parents house so I had to bring a ton of stuff, then this morning it ended I had to leave with her parents there and drudge through knee deep snow to get to a bus because they live in the suburbs, then the bus broke down and the doors were shut, the emergency window latches were frozen shut so we had to wait for a tow truck to to us indoors.

This time it's done for good but the way she did it was not right and the amount she has toyed with me isn't either. So why the topic?

Well, I have a horrible history of retail therapy after a break up. Two times ago I got a plasma tv, new desktop, monitors, smartphone and a dozen other things. Last time? A ton of clothes and a 2500$ Macbook Pro.

On Valentines day I ended up at a Cadillac dealer looking at getting on the phone list for preordering an ATS V sedan once it's available or outright purchasing a CTS V from across the country through them and having it shipped. Either option is just plain stupid as I live a 10 minute subway ride from work and a block away from anything else I need and well, I need your help to talk me out of it haha

TLDR: Life is sucking, I got stuck on a bus after being dumped at my ex gfs parents house in the morning with them there and now I'm at work trying to not head to the Caddy dealer again.

Edit: Thanks so much for the responses so far guys, it's really helping. Opponauts are awesome.

I just chipped my front tooth on my coffee mug at work ... realized she gave me the mug and now I have to call the dentist.. you've got to be kidding me. (Mug is now shattered on the floor in my office)

CB > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:33

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I sat in an ATS yesterday. It was really nice. I imagine with a stupidly powerful engine it would be a hoot.

I mean, uhhhh.... I hear that... um... no, I got nothing. Don't blow the money on the car.

handyjoe > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:35

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It's cold out. You should stay in.

Moves-Like-Senna > CB 02/19/2015 at 11:36

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Hahahahaha! Exactly! I drove one and they let me hoon it in the snow and with a bigger engine and the other changes Caddy is doing ... it makes it a tempting to V (pun intended)

Pixel > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:36

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Do you really want to put yourself into a several year long commitment because of a breakup? If you're worried about overspending, every time you have trouble making a payment or have to forgo something else to pay for the car you'll remember you only bought it because she broke up with you. So the car will be a constant low-grade reminder of a failed relationship.

Figure out what a month's payment would have been, and spend 2-3 months worth on some sort of vacation. Rent a fast car with no top and drive it somewhere warm. Fly to key west and party for a weekend, whatever.

That way you have a great experience, and you can pay it off in a few months, then you are free to go in whatever new direction your life takes you.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:38

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I would make a joke about retail therapy being a sign you're really a chick and that being related, but I think we've all been there to some degree. That being said, I think you're going about this wrong. "10 minute subway ride from work" and "block away" from anything else is a painful self-imposed limit on your horizons. Combine that with you having just experienced being stuck on a bus... I'd say at least look at getting something. Maybe not a Cad, that's a bit of a commitment, but the essence of having a car is the ability to just fuck off somewhere any time you feel like it. Closing yourself in is not so bueno.

Moves-Like-Senna > handyjoe 02/19/2015 at 11:39

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Haha true, I wadded through knee to hip deep snow to get to the bus and to work today.

Moves-Like-Senna > Pixel 02/19/2015 at 11:43

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Very true, and there's no end to this commitment. I'm going to look into a couple trips, I don't know why I didn't think about that but yea, last break up I was in a funk for over a year and a half and thenI went to Vegas .... and my life changed.

Thanks for the tip and you're right, it's not worth risking my perfect credit, savings and investments on trying to make myself feel better about her.

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 11:44

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Haha, yea. I find guys do it just as much but tend to buy far bigger ticket items like cars, trucks, boats ... I had a friend who bought a plane and an island.

Maybe I should start to consider something for fun, just a cheap fun car. What's a downside here is winter tires are required by law and with the amount of snow and salt here cars last for a few years if they're not just summer cars. Maybe I'll see how much storage would be and a miata with some modifications.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:47

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Get a Fiero. Improved resistance to rust, winter tires in easy sizes, good bad road driving, affordable, fun, way out of the norm, and even possible to mod and work on.

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 11:48

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Hmmm possibly, they're fairly rare out here but I know even if you're 6ft 3 you still fit without having to customize it

Milky > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:49

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You're single …. get a 2 seater while you can.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:50

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Go buy a cheap classic instead. I picked up a running and driving Karmann Ghia last weekend for $5300 and I expect to be able to sell it for that when I finally decide to sell it. Don't blow all your money on a car you can't afford

505Turbeaux > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:50

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ain't nothing wrong with reheated soup, just don't reheat the whole container, just a couple sips, if you catch what I am laying down.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:50

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I also can't imagine insurance is anything much on one either. It's no Cad, but it's trashy and 80s in a good way if you get a strong example.

DrScientist > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:51

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do you have a car now?

even if you take a subway to work and walk mostly, having a car for emergency/enjoyment isn't a bad idea.

aaaaaannnnndddd... if the car is mostly for enjoyment/emergency/occasional errand, you aren't tethered to a boring econobox commuter.

sorry for not helping keep you out of the caddy dealer. but honestly, screw her. get a car. (if you can afford it currently. there's no reason to put yourself in a financially untenable situation over a girl.) i did the same after my last breakup. that was years and years ago. i now have one less crazy woman in my life and one more 996 in the garage.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Milky 02/19/2015 at 11:51

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Exactly why I'm encouraging a Fiero.

Moves-Like-Senna > Milky 02/19/2015 at 11:52

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Haha I dont know why but two seaters never appealed to me. Single seaters, yes, but generally I like GT cars. I used to race when I lived in Japan and since then, I've been more and more about GT cars so large coupes, sedans and wagons. Last time when I bought the MBP I tried to order a BAC Mono haha. Horrible idea.

Moves-Like-Senna > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/19/2015 at 11:53

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I like that idea. Seriously?! A Karmann Ghia for 5 grand, damn! That's a really cool car! Maybe I should go with a 300ZX?

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:53

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Sell all that other crap.
Buy a CTS-V Wagon.
Live in it.
Drive around the country, track day to track day.

Sorry. You came to the wrong place.

//srs That all sucks, though. Even "easy" breakups are terrible, and rocky ones far worse. Hang with good friends instead of buying a car. Possessions might distract you from the feels, but they won't make you happy.

Moves-Like-Senna > 505Turbeaux 02/19/2015 at 11:54

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Haha YES! Exactly. I was hoping it was chili since reheated chili is good but nope... it was soup. I think I'm going to stick with appetizers for a while haha.

505Turbeaux > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:56

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now you thinking good thoughts

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 11:56

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We have "no fault" insurance in Quebec so it's cheap but I'm curious, is a Fiero a car I can work on in the back alley? I have a dirt parking space that's part of an alley behind my building.

PS9 > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:57

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Pull the trigger. No woman can compete with that supercharged 6.2L V8 growl. It will always love you, and be willing to hit the spot on ever on ramp and straight away. You will always understand eachother, and no third party could possibly tear you two apart.

...wait, you said help you not buy a CTS-V, didn't you? Oh...uhh....well... forget everything I just said. Every time you see a CTS-V, think of this instead.

Moves-Like-Senna > 505Turbeaux 02/19/2015 at 11:58

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I was on Tinder within 5 minutes of me leaving and messaged back girls I knew on Facebook who were interested haha

Ntovorni > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 11:58

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Meh...I wouldn't say life is sucking as much as it could be if you're in the position to get either a new ATS-V, or a CTS-V caddy.

I've had a dream career of mine pretty much smashed (wanted to do Naval flight, scored highly, was all set, turns out I have an exceptionally mild sleep apnea, any apnea restricts me), then my beloved MkV R32 got a hole put in it's transmission by a poorly maintained box truck. Liberty Mutual jerked me around getting it fixed, and then the garage did a terrible job. I was without my car for 6 months, and had it between the dealer and another garage. After getting it back, my CV boot got a small hole in it, had to replace that. Then found I needed brakes (not too big a deal just annoying). Then, the shop discovered one of the places that had my car royally fucked my steering rack, with gouges all over it like someone was prying at it. The shop went as far to say it was unsafe to drive, which is rich, considering I drove from Connecticut to Pittsburgh and back over the weekend (14 hrs) on it. Also, all the bolts on the trans were WAY over torqued, which who knows if it did anything else. This is also having to take my car back to the dealer due to the timing chain getting worn out. Besides that, I've recently had two fairly close friends just stop talking to me...rather out of the blue, and can't seem to find an explanation.

Anyway, now with the car stuff stacking up I've decided I just gotta get rid of it to try to avoid any other problems. With my meager salary means I'll be getting something that costs as much as I can sell my car for, which is looking like anything less than $12k. So, from a SUPER fun awd, vr6 having R32, to probably a used Honda fit or fiesta (not ST).

Oh, and I'm going to be moving back home, back in with my parents since I just cant get traction living here in CT with it's absurd cost of living.

So, things could be worse. I'd get the ATS-V just because it's new and shiny and the only boogers in it will be yours.

PS9 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 11:58

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I think that's the most 80s picture I've ever seen...

NWacadia2 > Pixel 02/19/2015 at 11:59

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Yeah go on a long trip, some where warm and far away from her! Don't spend it on a car, especially not a Cadillac! They are an amazing car but, you'll be sorry you did later as parts are ridiculous for these things!!!
I hear Cuba is nice this time of year!!

911e46z06 > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:01

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What's the point of being single if not to spend that sweet, sweet girlfriend money on cars and beer?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:02

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My general sense is that the V6 ones are a bit tight in the engine compartment, but by implication the Iron Duke ones have acres of space. In other respects, the brakes/wheel bearings/etc. things you might get into are quite straightforward. It also weighs very little, so jacking it up or putting it on ramps or stands wouldn't be hard.

Nothing too crazy. Leagues easier than, say, a Boxster, anyway.

Moves-Like-Senna > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 02/19/2015 at 12:02

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You know how tempting that is haha, that's seriously my dream haha.

Thanks, you're right, possessions aren't going to solve anythings but might get me in trouble. :/ breakups just suck regardless too.

Moves-Like-Senna > PS9 02/19/2015 at 12:03

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Ahahhahahahahhaha that just cheered me up a lot. Nothing will ever understand the love between a man and his car but now you've ruined CTS-V's for me haha

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > PS9 02/19/2015 at 12:04

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This post needed it.

PilotMan > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:04

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Sad thing about fun cars, they aren't too fun by yourself. You need someone next to you to enjoy the fun. But that CTS-V wagon looks awesome.

505Turbeaux > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:10

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so kind of like the Applebees appetizer sampler. I like it

E92M3 > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:11

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As long as it's a white CTS-V I don't see a problem.

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 12:13

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Hmmm interesting. You're right that maintenance shouldn't be too bad, I'm guessing a TT 300ZX would be a lot less reliable and costly than a fiero

Moves-Like-Senna > 911e46z06 02/19/2015 at 12:13

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Hahaha preach!

Moves-Like-Senna > E92M3 02/19/2015 at 12:15

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White or the blue pictured above ... drool

Moves-Like-Senna > 505Turbeaux 02/19/2015 at 12:16

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Haha, exactly. Last time I became single, I was in a hole for 2 years doing nothing. This time I'm going to keep up everything I do and throw some tinder in there.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:17

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Depends on what respect, I guess. It's a more finely tuned machine - the Japanese build quality likely counts for something, but I think you can pretty much fix a Fiero with junk parts and pliers 90% of the time. The big caution with the Fiero as I understand it is to make sure it can't overheat and make sure it can't set itself on fire - both very well-tread fixes in its community. Past that, probably golden. The Z, possibly better out of the box, but then something pricey McSplodes or the neighbor kid steals it.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:21

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The important thing is...did you have breakup sex? If not, you should have.

Move on...something something about fish and seas.

505Turbeaux > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:21

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I have some friends who have had great luck with tinder. I messed with it a few times, great way to have sex on the rando. Just make sure your town is pretty big for it to work well. My town is too small to get more than a few hookups on it before everyone knew each other

Moves-Like-Senna > Ntovorni 02/19/2015 at 12:23

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Awe man, I'm sorry to hear you had to deal with all that :/ I sort of went through the same thing with my first ex.. she's the reason I'm in this city but you're right, things could be much worse.

I guess I should look at the upside. An ATS-V or CTS-V would be great and all right now but I feel like it's an impulse buy :/ I do regret some of my other purchases from past breakups.

I hope things get better for you man, if you ever need someone to talk to track me down!

Moves-Like-Senna > PilotMan 02/19/2015 at 12:24

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It's true, I guess my ex wasn't that person. She hated driving with me and wasn't a fan of my passion for cars. She tried to call the police when I got a Chrysler 300 airbourne...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:25

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So hot...

Wait, what were you asking us to do?

Sorry - that sucks you've been treated this way, but at least you're rid of her for good now and you can move forward. Hope the right girl falls in your lap (literally?) soon.

Mikeado > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:26

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Buy a CTS-V wagon.

Oh wait, I'm meant to be helpful. OK, the best thing to do in this situation is make sure that you do something which will actually make you happy in the long term.

Buy a CTS-V wagon.

Moves-Like-Senna > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 02/19/2015 at 12:26

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I tried haha didn't work but yup, I'm working on getting back out there. I sorta checked out of this relationship about 8 months ago

Moves-Like-Senna > 505Turbeaux 02/19/2015 at 12:27

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I live in a pretty big city but somehow everyone still knows each other so fingers crossed haha.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:27

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An ISLAND? What the hell is his job?

Cheap & fun is a great idea. Such good stress relief to be able to get in your car and get gone for a few hours.

Ntovorni > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:28

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Yeah...it just happened so I'm still just getting through it figuring out what to do.

I'd just be careful with an impulse buy that's so expensive. You don't want to sully the awesomeness of either of those cars with a "ugh oops" feeling.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 505Turbeaux 02/19/2015 at 12:28

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Damn, I hope better than Applebee's...

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:29

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Yep, it was the victim of a bad paint job but mechanically its sound. I changed the rear shocks yesterday

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 12:29

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Hmmm I have to say I do like the easy repairs, not the handiest but I can use pliers. Ahhh, I heard about that but didn't know that it was an actual issue with the Fiero. I'll take a look at some locally thanks!

Moves-Like-Senna > Ntovorni 02/19/2015 at 12:31

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It's hard being in that position. :/ It sucks and a lot of it is out of your control.

Yup, that's my concern. It's going to be 65k+ which isn't exactly money I have on hand and well, loans would last for a number of years.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:31

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The big reason I forwarded the Fiero other than rust-resistance and quirk is that, in fact, you have a small army of actually crazy people who know all there is to know about them. I'm not one of them, but I know they exist - it's somewhat an expected thing for Fiero Guys to have like 3-5.

PilotMan > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:32

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You'll find someone who loves you and that someone who will enjoy learning to love cars just because you do.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:33

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Most cars are possessions, but if you buy the right car , it's one long, extended experience . I could care less about possessions, but I'm willing to spend good money to experience joy in my life.

E. Julius > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:33

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Beautiful

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:35

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He imports things from China, owns 1% of anything that's on a train in Canada, and has a number of other investments. He bought a BMW Z8 brand new after purposely totalling his previous 850CSi rear-ending someone for going to slow.

He plowed a guy's brand new M3 through his garage using an Escalade because he stole his parking space in his driveway. As you can see, he's got a bit too much money for brains.

What's considered cheap? I'm starting to think it could be nice to have a car around.

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:36

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It most definitely is. I have a soft spot for wagons...

Thanks mate, that's true and I hope so too :) Cheers! Maybe I should go get contacts this weekend instead hmmm

Moves-Like-Senna > Mikeado 02/19/2015 at 12:37

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Hahahaha, EXACTLY! It's an investment right? 20 years from now they'll start rising in value again.

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:37

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So well said. And a good argument for why people should join CCC :)

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:38

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Buy an MR2 instead! More fun, cheaper, and will hold its value for once your retail therapy phase is over!

Moves-Like-Senna > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/19/2015 at 12:38

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Props! I heard Ghia's aren't too hard to work on but doing it in your driveway is awesome. I'm jealous of the weather too though... I had to wade through snow to get to work and I can't see out my office tower.

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 12:38

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Why are they so rust resistant?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > E. Julius 02/19/2015 at 12:39

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Thanks. Ties into my refusal to let others' perception of me solely by what car I drive affect my decision to own a certain car. Everyone knows all BMW drivers are douchebags , right? The stigma is real and pervasive, but I didn't let it keep me from buying one of my dream cars almost three years ago. If people want to judge me because of what I choose to drive, that's on them.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 02/19/2015 at 12:40

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Word. If I lived up there, I'd be a client, no doubt.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:40

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Mechanically a Ghia is identical to a VW Bug, so they're stupid simple to work on. Replacing the shocks was by far the easiest auto repair I've ever done. Honestly it took me longer to jack up the car and remove the wheels than it did to replace the shocks.

Moves-Like-Senna > PilotMan 02/19/2015 at 12:42

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I sure hope so, thanks! Maybe it's time to put through my dream of moving to California or Texas (as a canadian)

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:43

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Beautiful - You're really inspiring me to purchase one of my dream cars, a car that I would live with for years and many girlfriends ahead.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:43

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Holy crap.

Cheap is relative. Under $20k maybe, with a $5k yearly allowance for modifications and/or track time?

FWIW, I'm infatuated with my E90 M3, but they haven't quite dropped that low yet.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:43

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They're not miraculously so, but they're basically two big solid steel subframes with a largely plastic body. There's not as much tissue paper steel as a lot of cars have, and the rockers aren't rust and moisture traps in quite the same way as many cars have exposed. In short, keep the wheel wells clean, and they do respectably well.

Mikeado > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:44

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For sure. Also you'll have a CTS-V wagon and I mean who wouldn't enjoy one of those?

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:48

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mmmm the e90 m3 is such a great car. I'd love to pick up a 2008 Alpina B6 but they're rare as can be. Perhaps a 6 series of the same era would be nice but I don't think it's cheap enough for a weekend summer car let alone maintenance is like a 7 series of the same area (I'd store a car I love here during winter).

I'll start looking in the 5K budget range just to see what's available in that range and work my self up.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:50

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I highly recommend it. Just take your time and make a good choice, and don't let emotion drive you to make a truly poor financial decision. I bought my dream car when I could really afford to do so, and ended up paying it off three years early. Absolutely zero regrets here. If you do it just right, that car may also never depreciate...

Moves-Like-Senna > Mikeado 02/19/2015 at 12:50

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My ex lol #badjokesthataretrue

Moves-Like-Senna > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/19/2015 at 12:51

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Oh wow, that's so cool! Thanks for the info, I'm getting pretty curious about them.

Moves-Like-Senna > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 02/19/2015 at 12:51

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Haha, perhaps, but will I fit (6ft 3). I saw a yellow one in mint condition rally prepped on my way to the bus parked in the bus parking lot today.

Moves-Like-Senna > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/19/2015 at 12:52

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Really? I didn't know that but that's insane! Would you say it's a good first car to learn how to work on your own cars with?

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:52

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So true. It's not really about the car. It's about what the car does to you. The greatest day of my life still remains the time I got to hoon around on an abandoned road course in my WRX. I should have clarified that. I meant that the act of buying something, just to own it, doesn't really medicate very well.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:53

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Good luck on your hunt. It doesn't have to be fast or expensive, you just have to love it and the way it makes you feel when you're driving it.

Every time I see my car, I still think, "Damn, that's a fine machine. And it's mine..."

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:54

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Thanks, I'm going to look into it and take my time with it as well. Thank you again, perhaps I should hold off and decide if I go back to school and avoid spending the money until afterwards.

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:55

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Thank you! You've really helped me out from doing something stupid, taking a loan out and purchasing a new caddy that will drop value so quickly. I'll start hunting slowly

LuczOr > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:56

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I would really like to help, but all I can do is encourage you to buy awesome cars.

Sorry.

Moves-Like-Senna > LuczOr 02/19/2015 at 12:56

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Haha

Ntovorni > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 12:58

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Yeaaahhh...loans last longer than the hurt of a breakup does.

E. Julius > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 12:59

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Yeah that's all a big load.

Moves-Like-Senna > Ntovorni 02/19/2015 at 13:02

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True :/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 13:02

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My pleasure. Waiting is never a bad idea, just don't wait forever (I was 34 when I finally pulled the trigger on my M3 - I had a Mazda 3s MT hatch for seven years before that). Don't forget that the hunt is half the fun! I'd drive absolutely every car that you're halfway interested in and that is within your budget before deciding on something.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 02/19/2015 at 13:03

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Oh man, that looks AMAZING.

Moves-Like-Senna > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 02/19/2015 at 13:05

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That looks like such a freaking blast! Damn.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 13:05

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I look forward to hearing what you decide, my friend.

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 13:06

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I guess I still may have a long road before purchase my dream car. I'm 25 and somewhat successful but it doesn't hurt to spend 82$ a month on a public transit pass and bank away hundreds that I'd spend on loans instead.

Haha, the hunt really is! I'm going to definitely do that and might start soon, why not? Even if I'm not set on buying yet, it won't hurt to get some better ideas.

Moves-Like-Senna > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2015 at 13:07

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Thank you!

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 13:11

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V wagon all the way. I mean, how else are you supposed to pick up a new girl? That or a sportbike......they are cheaper.

Jimmy Tango > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 13:14

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I bus to work and live in a walkable neighborhood. My thought on getting a car is all about roadtrip and fun weekend. Yes, renting a car probably will come out ahead if I don't take roadtrip more than 20 times a year. But also getting a slightly higher mileage used car can fit your bill if you can find one below market value.

I am not doing a good job to talking you out of this, am I?

Moves-Like-Senna > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 02/19/2015 at 13:15

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I want a sportbike so badly but by the time I get my license, it'll cost me about 10 grand here in Quebec. It's insane. I also have no friends to ride with :(

Wagons to pick up the girls? haha I hope I find one that loves them. I'm 25 but I'm often mistaken for older and having kids, apparently liking wagons doesnt help haha.

Moves-Like-Senna > Jimmy Tango 02/19/2015 at 13:16

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Haha, no, but this is something I've thought about before. I actually just upgraded my credit card so I don't get dinged on rental insurance anymore, no idea why I hadn't before but it would be a lot more fun in your own car. It will hold memories.

thebigbossyboss > CB 02/19/2015 at 13:22

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Wait. Was this the v8 car he was going to bring to the ice road????????!!!!???

thebigbossyboss > Moves-Like-Senna 02/19/2015 at 13:22

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Were you going to bring a CTS-V to the ice road? If so...you are the awesomest.