Pilot2013
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Nice car Pilot! Have you had it out on a track?
Had it at Laguna Seca, and Road Atlanta. Lots of fun!
Nice car Pilot! Have you had it out on a track?
Had it at Laguna Seca, and Road Atlanta. Lots of fun!
Sorry, just modified as I noticed the Pic did not load. M3 killer is Boss 302 Mustang.
See the "bling" thread.Question for the Fully retired folk here, those whose w*ork involves NOT w*orking:
Am I the only retiree that likes a new car every 3 - 5 years? More 3 than 5 recently.
See the "bling" thread.
ShokWaveRider: Nope! We are on the three year schedule and maybe even two.
No, I don't want a new car every 3-5 years even though I like giving myself presents and can afford to do so.Question for the Fully retired folk here, those whose w*ork involves NOT w*orking:
Am I the only retiree that likes a new car every 3 - 5 years? More 3 than 5 recently. I found I was losing too much doing this the traditional way so I lease my cars now and find it a lot cheaper that buying.
Question for the Fully retired folk here, those whose w*ork involves NOT w*orking:
Am I the only retiree that likes a new car every 3 - 5 years? More 3 than 5 recently. I found I was losing too much doing this the traditional way so I lease my cars now and find it a lot cheaper that buying.
I'm with you to some extent. I replace my car about every five years, but leasing is not an option due to high mileage. Typically close to 25K miles per year, and it has been at that level for decades, since long before I retired.
That's not a very nice way to talk about my Audi TT!... Only Garage Queens etc. are bling. ...
That's not a very nice way to talk about my Audi TT!
That's not a very nice way to talk about my Audi TT!
I was always concerned someone would hit it, scratch it in a car park, and worse still, me damage it. That is one worry I do not have any more as leasing eliminates that problem. That makes for great peace of mind.
So are you saying you can return a leased car damaged other than normal wear and tear?
No of course not, it would be repaired and covered by the drivers insurance. BUT if one owned the vehicle it could not be sold (easily or for a sensible price) as no one in their right mind would buy a used care without first getting a Carfax or Autocheck first or asking the selling dealer for one. Any sign of a posted accident, salvage etc., and it could only be sold if at all at auction, or for significantly less that what it is worth.
Having been in the trade, I can tell you dealers steer clear of vehicles with documented accident damage and send any they get to auction.
Of course most folk here who keep cars till they fall apart would not be affected by this.
I think the C5 Z06 has to be the biggest performance bang for the buck that exists today.On that short list I've considered a used STi (to hop up) or a C5/6 Z06- more tempted by the latter as the perfect mid-life crisis car (which it suits me).
I've been wanting to not comment on this thread because cars have been my weakness and addiction. I won't say I wasted my money because the experiences I had racing cars will forever be cherished memories. I also won't say what I have now because I might get recognized by some co-workers/ex-wife etc but they're nothing special. I am getting super tempted to buy something fun again. It's been a while since I had a bad-ass hellcat sort of a car but the frugal voice inside me keeps reminding me how far behind I am in my FI goals so I've been looking at the 'best bang for the buck' options. On that short list I've considered a used STi (to hop up) or a C5/6 Z06- more tempted by the latter as the perfect mid-life crisis car (which it suits me). Jeez, now I have to go look at Craigslist again...this is why I haven't been wanting to post in this thread.