2020 preliminary car-shopping: who the hell knows.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/06/2019 at 19:49 • Filed to: why do things have to cost money?

With the fleet remaining idle (car pun! ) for 2019, I now look to the future — with a path that is as foggy as ever.

First I was looking at extended cab 4x4 pickups — you probably don’t remember since I never posted about them once, all the time, every day. Then came the BoF SUVs, specifically a 100-series Land Cruiser. But lately I’ve been looking up Mk2 TTs and MR2 Spyders... I want all of the things, people.

I’v e also been back daydreaming about a clean manual E91. (Un)fortunately those are becoming far beyond my ability to acquire. I also did some research on the 128i, even though a car like that is totally not my t hing. “ You mean it’s not a non-running Tercel?” OKAY! Lay off, guys. I’m trying to E M O T E here.

So my goal is to acquire extra monies — if such exist, I don’t know. Haven’t lived in the new house long enough to really know how much it’s costing, plus my new IRA, new life insurance, whatever. I hope to have money nearing hummmm maybe 10 grand by summer of 2020 , and t hen just test drive *everything* I want and see what my heart tells me. How, or if , I can meet that budget goal remains to be seen. I have no intention of selling any of the current vehicles.

It’s gonna be a long year...

DISCUSSION (29)

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 19:53

I feel that. I’m due for a big pay raise in less than three weeks, and I know I should be responsible, but the other part of me is going “truck truck truck”. Or wagon. Or Mustang. Nothing consistent.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB
03/06/2019 at 19:57

I'm due for a not-a-raise since my job is so closely tied to the housing market. All the more reason to be conservative and really beat this horse to death at Oppo's expense.

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 19:58

Nothing wrong with being smart with your money.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB
03/06/2019 at 19:59

[frugal tears]

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 19:59

Same. I want a super luxury car that’s fun to drive but gets 30mpg for my one-hour each way commute.

Edit: oh, and is less than $15gs. That’s the hard part.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
03/06/2019 at 20:01

Well you did just buy that Landy Boi... If you bought a second one, the total mpgs would be 30 (MATH!)

Chuckles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:03

I strongly considered an MR2 Spyder before settling on the Miata. The main thing that sent me towards a Mazda was the lack of cargo room in the Toyota . That MR2 has no trunk, no space for even a duffel bag unless you take out the spare tire. So a weekend away for you and a passenger isn’t really feasible unless you travel with just whatever you can fit in the passenger footwell.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:05

Can’t argue with that!!!

And it’s the wife that wants it to be nice and modern . I’d be in a 1980s Lincoln if it was up to me.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chuckles
03/06/2019 at 20:06

Yeah the MR2 is a car I’d drive in a big circle, some scenic stops with a bottle of water . NA Miata is incredibly useful, I drove my mom’s on an off during college while my civic kept breaking down.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
03/06/2019 at 20:08

Truck - blend in with your fellow farmers

Mustang - pretty standard choice

Wagon - the right answer.

I was at the Mission branch of your company and the parking lot was pretty bland. Be the difference!

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:08

10k? That's mint SC400 monies

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/06/2019 at 20:09

How long until you join the wagon inner-circle?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
03/06/2019 at 20:10

Oh, I am painfully aware. So glad I passed on one 3 years ago. No regrets at all. Except all of the regrets.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:12

That could also buy you a nice SC300 and a beater/parts car

Chuckles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:13

I like that I can take my Miata on longer road trips. Speaking of which, if you want it I'll sell it to you and hand deliver it, mostly because it would give me a reason to drive coast to coast. Plus we're trying to save up for a house.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
03/06/2019 at 20:14

Nah, I think ending up with the Paseo was probably the best result. I see SCs with some regularity — I’ve seen maybe 3 Pa seos ever.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:14

Kinja'd!!!

Is this you?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chuckles
03/06/2019 at 20:16

I would sooner by my mother's because I bet she can cut me a sweet deal

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/06/2019 at 20:16

Wow, I wish. He has healthy looking skin, and a Corolla.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/06/2019 at 20:16

For consideration, I make my work parking lot very diverse. But I also can walk to work when there’s no emergency at the start/after my shift, and I can take my work truck home.

And the coworkers I know in the Lower Mainland drive CR-Vs, Pilots, Corollas, vans, et cetera, so yeah, I know.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion
03/06/2019 at 20:17

a while I think. Unless a minty AMC eagle comes on market and they really want a Forte...

Chuckles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:19

Well I'm not sure she'd give you the Oppo discount, but you're probably right.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
03/06/2019 at 20:20

What do you drive at work anyway?

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/06/2019 at 20:23

Either a Silverado, Tahoe, or F-150. Since we’re a rural area, we need the trucks and actual 4WD.

MM54 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 20:48

I too am planning on A) not buying any cars in 2019 and B) buying a car in 2020, but I have what I’m getting pretty well 95% set in stone.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MM54
03/06/2019 at 20:51

Certainty of mind? Must be nice!

MM54 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 21:03

It’s weird to actually feel confident in such a decision. We’ll see how that is in 13-14 months when I’m actually shopping.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 21:34

First off, let me say, I love the German bend you are on; keep it up!

Second; I can really relate to wanting it all. Ideally I’d sell my turbo beetle for getting an A3 Quattro automatic; and get an older BMW manual wagon. But on other days I think I should just sell the beetle and the 996 cab and then get a WRX or older STI.

Third, good luck with the saving!

vicali > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/06/2019 at 23:31

2020!?

Kinja'd!!!