Ronstar
Moderator Emeritus
“go buy the car, don’t die with just the brochure.”
Some of the best advice I’ve seen in a while. And applies to more than cars.
“go buy the car, don’t die with just the brochure.”
+1 "Tomorrow is promised to no one"Some of the best advice I’ve seen in a while. And applies to more than cars.
Well you missed out big time didn't you..... Me too.I grew up with posters on my bedroom wall , Farrah Fawcett, exotic cars, tropical islands, etc. I dreamed of them while staring at them for hours . I've experienced most of them while working hard, investing and living below my means. I just didn't get a chance to experience Farrah or any of the Charlie's Angels.
Yes. Was a huge Jaclyn Smith fan!Well you missed out big time didn't you..... Me too.
I always thought Jaclyn Smith was the best angel... Still is from my POV , but YMMV
If you can find one try cars.com try a new manual transmission Chevy Sprint. It is like an econo-box match book car and gets the job done.I'm in the market for a modest manual transmission car that will serve as a third vehicle. Used car prices are very discouraging and may push me towards a new or late model used vehicle.
Having trouble convincing myself to pull the trigger to buy it.
At 75 years old, Jaclyn Smith looks incredible.Well you missed out big time didn't you..... Me too.
I always thought Jaclyn Smith was the best angel... Still is from my POV , but YMMV
+1At 75 years old, Jaclyn Smith looks incredible.
I have been in part time retirement mode since the end of 2019 with plans to start withdrawals in 2022. My biggest vice is probably cars... I like (and enjoy) a nice car and currently drive a 2019 AMG GT 53 and my wife drives a 2019 X5. While I don't drag around clients anymore, I "compromised" with the practical side of my brain by owning one 4 door sedan and one SUV which was good for some hardware store pickups and hauling extra peep(s) and luggage on vacations. On my car bucket list has always been a convertible 911 Cabriolet, but if I did buy this car, I feel the need to have some other vehicle with some "practicality", like a pickup, as I would not drive the 911 every day and want something else that made some sense.
So here's my rub and my questions... indulgence aside, am I setting myself up for a big disappointment (i.e. "2 best days... bought a boat/sold a boat")? For those of you who have the extra "fun" car, how often are you driving it compared to the other car? Any regrets, glad you you have the 2 car combo, do it differently next time? What cars do you own?
I get it's all personal, but curious of the experience of those who might fit in this category.
I am single and own two cars; a practical BMW X5 SUV and my fun to drive car is a 2006 BMW 330i 6-speed. I flirted with the idea of a used Ferrari or Porsche, but decided to stay in the BMW family for a few reasons. The first reason is that I was worried about the maintenance costs for the boutique brands. I'd heard stories of $1,000 oil changes on Ferraris. But the main reason I chose a sporty, but still practical BMW sedan for my fun car, is that I am past that age where I want to get in and out of a car that is "sitting on the ground." Finally, the roads where I live are in pretty bad shape and my car, which has 18" wheels and the Sport package, is about as sporty as I think our roads will support.
What are your roads like? Have you climbed in and out of a Carrera to see if you fit? Can you make a run to the grocery store in a Carrera? My 330i is sporty, but still practical enough to allow me to drive my "fun" car everyday (except Sundays when I take the SUV to make sure it gets driven at least once a week.) When I was searching for a fun car, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted, and when this car popped up I flew out to California to buy it and drove it home. It was a 1-owner 2006 with just over 100k miles on the clock. The wheels have a fair bit of curb rash and the paint has some warts too, all of which means that I can use it as my daily driver without fear of it getting a scratch. I still take good care of it, but it's not a collectible if you understand my meaning. That's what I would recommend that you get; something fun that you can drive regularly. Finally, I live in Illinois which has good top-down motoring weather for all of about 2 - 3 months of the year, so convertibles have never been high on my want to own list.
I bought a 1985 911 in 1992 and I still have it. It was a ton of money for me then, but I wanted it. The stock fund I sold to buy it would probably be worth $200k today - but you only live once! The silver lining - the 911 has risen in value in the past decade to where it is worth several times what I paid for it. It is literally one of my best appreciating assets - I wish I had filled a warehouse with air cooled 911's 20 years ago. That said, I did not buy it as an investment, but it has returned both financially and is a joy to drive.
A 1980 911 SC with 150K miles went for $60 k on Bring a Trailer last week! Simply amazing.I bought an '82 911SC (Targa) in 1992 or so. Sadly, I sold it near the nadir of the curve of price vs. time!
A 1980 911 SC with 150K miles went for $60 k on Bring a Trailer last week! Simply amazing.
BAT prices tend to be higher than the "good old days" before the site got sold last year and now dealers and shill bidders are infiltrating. I keep reading more and more sad stories from recent buyers. I have been on the site since day one.
It's starting look like eBay.
A 1980 911 SC with 150K miles went for $60 k on Bring a Trailer last week! Simply amazing.
I doubt there will be AWD, at least not initially:I didn't know the C8 Z06 was available yet... Getin out of the loop I guess.
EDIT... Never mind, I now see you said "upcoming". Do you know if they have decided if it will be AWD or not? I know it was being debated but I've lost track. An AWD Z06 would probably be a 10sec car even with street tires.
Any suggestions on where you would go today for honest car auctions?