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05-01-2001, 05:37 AM
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Just the TL
I am chomping at the bit to buy a 2nd car. My lease ran out on my 4 runner a few months back, and the wife and I are down to the TL.
Were trying to save our money, to get out of our starter home here, and buy something alittle nicer, with more room for the kids.
But cars always do me in. I have had over 30 cars, and once I get one, watch out. Have to customize it to my taste.
I want to go take an S2000 for a test drive, but I know once I do, here comes the Comptech Super Charger, and on and on.. then I can kiss my new house (and the toy I really want) back further.
Like I just posted in socal28's post, I must stay focused!
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Were trying to save our money, to get out of our starter home here, and buy something alittle nicer, with more room for the kids.
But cars always do me in. I have had over 30 cars, and once I get one, watch out. Have to customize it to my taste.
I want to go take an S2000 for a test drive, but I know once I do, here comes the Comptech Super Charger, and on and on.. then I can kiss my new house (and the toy I really want) back further.
Like I just posted in socal28's post, I must stay focused!
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05-01-2001, 05:44 AM
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Snook, You gotta stay focused! 
I know its not the same as an S2000 but Shoofin's Miata is really cool, if thats the type of car your looking to get. It might be cheaper.
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I know its not the same as an S2000 but Shoofin's Miata is really cool, if thats the type of car your looking to get. It might be cheaper.------------------
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05-01-2001, 06:14 AM
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Let the house win out....Umm...with a 3 car garage....yeah, thats the ticket!
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05-01-2001, 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by MikeS:
Let the house win out....Umm...with a 3 car garage....yeah, thats the ticket!
Let the house win out....Umm...with a 3 car garage....yeah, thats the ticket!
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05-01-2001, 10:05 AM
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You only live once... enjoy it while you can... by the time you'll be able to afford, comfortably, what you want you'll probably be in your 50's or 60's and than what's the point...
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05-01-2001, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by snook789:
I can kiss my new house (and the toy I really want) back further.
I can kiss my new house (and the toy I really want) back further.
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05-01-2001, 10:37 AM
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Why not go for a WRX or ITR? They're a lot
cheaper than the S2000 and you can mod the crap out those two cars and still keep on track for the house and your other toy!
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05-01-2001, 10:53 AM
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Tim,
Is that a POST?
That's the boat my buddy has. A 42ft work of art. His has a lot more wood on it than this one.
That is one sweet ride. I can't wait to go tuna fishing this summer with him. The canyons in NJ are awesome.
Is that a POST?
That's the boat my buddy has. A 42ft work of art. His has a lot more wood on it than this one.
That is one sweet ride. I can't wait to go tuna fishing this summer with him. The canyons in NJ are awesome.
05-01-2001, 02:54 PM
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Originally posted by NSXNEXT:
Tim,
Is that a POST?
That's the boat my buddy has. A 42ft work of art. His has a lot more wood on it than this one.
That is one sweet ride. I can't wait to go tuna fishing this summer with him. The canyons in NJ are awesome.
Tim,
Is that a POST?
That's the boat my buddy has. A 42ft work of art. His has a lot more wood on it than this one.
That is one sweet ride. I can't wait to go tuna fishing this summer with him. The canyons in NJ are awesome.
I want one bad
We are all allowed to dream right ?
How else do you think I pull of those 18 hours days ? That pictures is right next to my pc
05-01-2001, 03:31 PM
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Tim,
Do what's best for your family!
When you got married and have kids, you kissed your toys goodbye (unless you're are rich)! Your main focus should be your family now!
I don't have kids, wife or even a GF right now! Gotta enjoy my toys while I can!
Need a second car? MINIVAN!!!!! 
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Do what's best for your family!
When you got married and have kids, you kissed your toys goodbye (unless you're are rich)! Your main focus should be your family now!
I don't have kids, wife or even a GF right now! Gotta enjoy my toys while I can!
Need a second car? MINIVAN!!!!!
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Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
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Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
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05-01-2001, 04:44 PM
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That's going to leave a mark!!
Tim, buy the house now so you can grease the skids for the boat. 
Or buy her diamonds and buy yourself the S2000!
Tim, buy the house now so you can grease the skids for the boat.
Or buy her diamonds and buy yourself the S2000!
Originally posted by socal28:
Need a second car? MINIVAN!!!!!
Need a second car? MINIVAN!!!!!
05-01-2001, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by snook789:
Nailed it right on the head. 42 POST
I want one bad
We are all allowed to dream right ?
How else do you think I pull of those 18 hours days ? That pictures is right next to my pc
Nailed it right on the head. 42 POST
I want one bad
We are all allowed to dream right ?
How else do you think I pull of those 18 hours days ? That pictures is right next to my pc
We would just sit out there and party.
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05-01-2001, 07:57 PM
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Small toys now or big ones later: do some math and see what a car costs including mods and interest (if you finance the car), then take that figure and see what it will increase to in like 20 years invested wisely.
Your new car now may cost you your 42' boat when you retire. Remember the parable of the ant and the grasshopper?
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05-01-2001, 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by Gomez:
Small toys now or big ones later: do some math and see what a car costs including mods and interest (if you finance the car), then take that figure and see what it will increase to in like 20 years invested wisely.
Your new car now may cost you your 42' boat when you retire. Remember the parable of the ant and the grasshopper?
Small toys now or big ones later: do some math and see what a car costs including mods and interest (if you finance the car), then take that figure and see what it will increase to in like 20 years invested wisely.
Your new car now may cost you your 42' boat when you retire. Remember the parable of the ant and the grasshopper?
05-01-2001, 11:48 PM
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A second car sounds good. A leisure car... a car that you drive around on the weekend... hmmm... I want one. S2000? Miata? Why not a Boxster S!?
Slowly but surely.
S2000? Miata? Why not a Boxster S!? Slowly but surely.
05-01-2001, 11:55 PM
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you realize that if you get the boat you gotta invite us all for a ride, right?
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05-01-2001, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by Shoofin'TL:
you realize that if you get the boat you gotta invite us all for a ride, right?
Ed
you realize that if you get the boat you gotta invite us all for a ride, right?
Ed
05-02-2001, 12:05 AM
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Serious business! When Tim gets that boat we'll go kick it hardcore! He has the biggest and best car parts site on the internet, all he needs is some advertising to really blow it up. I can imagine ACP commercials on FOX and MTV!
You'll make it. And if ya don't, you can come play on my yatch!
New house vs yatch vs S2000 has got to be such a hard decision... But I think maybe they should come in that order: New house, yatch, S2000. Just get the SC for your TL to tide you over and a nice little Prelude for the wify in the meantime.
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He has the biggest and best car parts site on the internet, all he needs is some advertising to really blow it up. I can imagine ACP commercials on FOX and MTV!You'll make it. And if ya don't, you can come play on my yatch!
New house vs yatch vs S2000 has got to be such a hard decision... But I think maybe they should come in that order: New house, yatch, S2000. Just get the SC for your TL to tide you over and a nice little Prelude for the wify in the meantime.
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05-02-2001, 01:05 AM
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sell your house now, move to a small apartment, and buy a M.B. CL500actually you mine as well get the 6, now that is a real luxury piece of machinery! (not our entry level luxury sedans.)
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