If you love something, set it free?

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 09/23/2020 at 15:15 • Filed to: None

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At least she’ll be in good hands with my brother.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:22

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Big sad...but we demand  more chebby content now!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 09/23/2020 at 15:26

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SOON.

Or at least with the next couple weeks. 

RallyWrench > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:29

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Those feelings will diminish with the first set of elevenses laid in the SS. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RallyWrench 09/23/2020 at 15:34

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Ha! You’re probably right. 

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:36

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I go back and forth all the time with the E46. I just don’t think I can do it

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:37

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Derpwagon > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:39

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Nothing wrong with claiming first refusal, but I bet you’ll love the SS. 

Grindintosecond > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:41

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.....set it on fire

feather-throttle-not-hair > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:51

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Hey man, just think about how durable those rod bearings will be in the SS....

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Grindintosecond 09/23/2020 at 15:55

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Ha!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Derpwagon 09/23/2020 at 15:55

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I think you’re right. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/23/2020 at 15:56

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There are fewer and fewer options that could take these cars’ place. 

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 15:57

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Yeah, part of your 12-step program is making sure he shows you all the maintenance bills you escaped as they roll in.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove 09/23/2020 at 16:07

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Haha - I made sure he knew up front about the maintenance items I was expecting in the next few years. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > feather-throttle-not-hair 09/23/2020 at 16:08

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LOL - we’re actually going to split the cost of a rod bearing replacement very soon. Will make me feel much better about him buying it. 

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 16:10

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I think the problem lies in the fact that I’d sell, burn the money on another car or something else, then I’d end up buying a coupe and starting at ground 0...

We have kicked around a “full cleanse” idea. Where we pitch all the cars (except the 02 obvi) and get her the bronco if that is what she wants. Then I get my 911.

In all honesty I don’t see a life where the M3 and a 911 coexist unless I get rich or something. Partially because they are too similar/expensive and partially because that’s just how life is.

I’m a big believer in whoever said “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. However I have found that when you are lucky enough to be presented with an opportunity that you have so diligently prepared for...there is often a final test/hurdle/reach.

E.g., “ok duder, here is your dream 02, you’re in a position to buy it, wife is on board, the car is under budget buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut it’s in Amsterdam...How bad do you want it?”

We all know how that one ended. I just have this feeling when I finally find my P car, the catch will be the sacrifice of the M3 in one way or another.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 16:14

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4 door E92 is best M3.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/23/2020 at 16:20

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The truth of the matter is “forever card” rarely are, as much as we might like them to be. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI 09/23/2020 at 16:21

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Hard for me to disagree. End of an era car, for sure.

sedan = E90

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/23/2020 at 16:23

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Austin’s not nearly as far as Amsterdam...

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 16:30

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Oh I know you did , but when the pangs start, it’s not a bad thing to remind yourself of the bad you missed along with the good.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 16:35

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What is in Austin? It is funny, that purchase really shrunk my world view of cars. Now when I see a car is clear across the country, I’m like “lol, so?” Even when they’re abroad I use my “should I try to buy/transport a car from this country” flowchart.

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 16:56

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set me free then

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/23/2020 at 17:01

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The SS, and my brother, conveniently.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby 09/23/2020 at 17:02

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Oh, you didn’t get the memo?

Fly free, little Nibbs...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove 09/23/2020 at 17:03

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#TrueFacts, but it still probably would be cheaper in the long run to keep the M3. We’ll see how well the SS keeps its value.

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 17:19

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It keeps its value as long as you keep it in your garage and in good condition (which of course you will) . This wasn’t an investment purchase anyway.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 09/23/2020 at 17:20

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Says the man who bought 20 cars in 20 years, or whatever crazy stat you’ve recently achieved. LOL

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove 09/23/2020 at 17:26

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No, it’s not. That’s just gravy if that turns out to be the case. I definitely got what I paid in enjoyment from the M3 in the past 8 years.

I see driving it 3-4 days per week, mostly in nice weather, and putting around 8000 miles a year on it.

feather-throttle-not-hair > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 17:51

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You are a true gentleman!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > feather-throttle-not-hair 09/23/2020 at 17:54

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Just watch - we’ll crack that thing open and the RBs will be pristine ...

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 18:21

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And I loved  them all! Well, maybe not all of them.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/23/2020 at 18:33

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Derp. I knew that......

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/24/2020 at 07:52

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YAY thanks

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby 09/24/2020 at 09:06

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Long be long, m’kay?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 09/24/2020 at 09:10

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So, you really should make a list for Oppo from most to least loved (and why).

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/24/2020 at 14:16

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Oh my. I’d have to break it into chunks. I guess I could start a series of posts. That could be somewhat interesting.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 09/24/2020 at 14:38

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I’d really enjoy it, when you have the time.