HFWR
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Yeah, but they were Japanese Hoosiers... :
fireme said:I find that every few years a vehicle comes out that I would love to buy. I drove a '92 Honda Civic Si until 2004. During the time I owned that car I lusted after the following cars:
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mazda MX-6
Nissan Z
Accord hatchback
Lexus SC400
The new Civic Si
Honda Insight
These are all cars that I at one time or another gave some thought to buying because they seemed cooler or better than my '92 Civic Si. But you know what, looking back on it now it's clear that none would have worked out any better for me and except for temporary newness factor none would have given me much joy.
CZAR 8 said:I think you always remember your 1st.
Sheryl said:There are a couple other vehicles I'm interested in too so I'll keep scouting for a lightly used something. When it comes right down to pulling $20k plus out of the bank and plopping it in a car salesman's hand, I just can't do it.
(So please don't revoke my forum membership!!!!)
DOG51 said:That's what I'm doing, just keeping an eye out for a good deal on a lightly used one. I plan to keep my Isuzu for another year but if a good buy comes along, might pull the trigger. My mother has a 1990 Delta 88 Olds and believe it or not, it has only a little over 22k miles on it. Not gonna rack up much mileage just going to the local stores. The car drives great. Shes 88 and her eyes are beginning to fade so she probably won't be driving much longer. It will be a good car for me driving back and forth the the golf course when I retire.
brewer12345 said:You sure about that, Ha? My 2003 Legacy was put together in Indiana.
Arif said:Been lusting after the 911 turbo
Arif said:I am a car guy and know how you feel. Been lusting after the 911 turbo since it came out in 2001. Every year I look at the used market and just smile. When they first came out they were 120k now you can get a 2001 for 70k. I told my wife when our networth hits $1M I am going to get one.
We've lived below our means for a long time and this will be the first extravegant purchase ever. Can't wait till we hit $1M for more reasons than one!
HaHa said:All new cars are required to have a sticker, giving % sourcing. Wherever the Legacy may be made, the Impreza Sport Wagon, GTi, and WRX are 100% made in Japan. Or at least mine was. Forgot right now what city, but the sticker told that too.
BTW, what is the first letter of your VIN? My last 2 cars were 100% Japan Acura and this Subaru, and the VIN of each begins with J.
Ha
I had a 911 once...great car to drive. Awful car to own. Plan on something falling off of it every month and the parts to cost about 20x what you'd imagine. Kinda entertaining to have a car that has a cornering limit equal to how hard you feel like being pushed into the door though.
Yeah I've seen some owners post their receipts for maintenance so most folks that buy a car like that aren't gonna skimp on the maintenance. That's just part of the deal.Nice thing about that car, other than that it cures any backache you might have by direct pressure when it takes off, is that Porsche owners are fanatical, and unlike some hot cars Porsches get well cared for. You get nice treatment form parking valets too.
Laurence said:I have a similar plan, someday I will buy a Carrera Convertible. Saw one for high 50's the other day (don't need the extra juice of the 911 turbo, I'll be driving slow enough so that everyone can see me anyway! )
I read recently that a love for speed may be genetic, at least in part. Same for risk seeking in general.
You sure about that, Ha? My 2003 Legacy was put together in Indiana.
Arif said:Yeah I think you're right. My great aunt went for a ride in a by-plane for her 81st birthday! Me jumping out of a perfectly good airplane and SCUBA diving is probably from her genes. Wait till I get my 911TT
Arif said:I am a car guy and know how you feel. Been lusting after the 911 turbo since it came out in 2001. Every year I look at the used market and just smile. When they first came out they were 120k now you can get a 2001 for 70k. I told my wife when our networth hits $1M I am going to get one.
We've lived below our means for a long time and this will be the first extravegant purchase ever. Can't wait till we hit $1M for more reasons than one!
ShokWaveRider said:Me Too! I am actually starting the Search for one right now. Usually takes me about 6 months to find the right car. What I want is:
2002 - 2003 911 (996?) X50 with Navigation and Ceramic Breaks.SWR
Me Too! I am actually starting the Search for one right now. Usually takes me about 6 months to find the right car. What I want is:
2002 - 2003 911 (996?) X50 with Navigation and Ceramic Breaks. Makes me salivate every time I think about it. But must show restraint. Has to be the Right Color and an 6 Speed. No Tiptronic rubbish. This car is a real daily driver not like the older 911s. Check out eBay
Arif said:That is one sweet ride. BTW- I dream on ebay. My plan is to get a black one next year for my 34th birthday. Same here give me a 6sp with carbon fiber interior and I'm in heaven. We'll have to compare notes when we get them.