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Old 07-29-2016, 12:51 PM
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I hit that in 1 hour.
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ps...i had 2 10" bazooka with the wires run through the headliner...with a quilt over them for security!
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id keep any car that ran good and i didn't make payments on just IMO.
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:05 PM
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Nissan is not without flaws...but, at least they attempt to cater to SOME of the demographics that enjoy a sports car. What does Honda have now? Nothing...and the NSX JUST finally arrived. But, outside of taking 3 mortgages for it, what does Honda have?


Oh right, RLX with upgraded tires. And an RDX that apparently gets chicks.
agreed on all points. I'd take a civic over a Sentra any day of the week.
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:05 PM
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id keep any car that ran good and i didn't make payments on just IMO.
So you still have most vehicles here?

1993 Vauxhall Nova (M) - Europe
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (M) - Europe
1991 Ford Ranger (M)
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:06 PM
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That 2001 Galant must be worth.. 30... 40.. dollars now.
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Almost as much as your TL
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Don't be a bully, Majofo!!
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unfortunately i cant follow my on advice for one reason or another....but id really like to get where both my wifes and I arent costing monthly besides maintenance.

1993 Vauxhall Nova (M) - Europe - Stolen
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2007 G35 (A) - Traded
2008 Civic (A) - Traded
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1993 Volvo 960 (A) - Sold when shock replacement rang up at $1200
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hindsight is 20/20...
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plus what if you sell one reliable car for another?
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Not having a car payment is nice.. that's where doing your own work on your car can pay off.
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In the least, you know how long it should take and how much it should cost to fix.
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
agreed on all points. I'd take a civic over a Sentra any day of the week.
Civic and Fit are absolutely awesome to me. I also don't mind the Accord Coupe.

BUT...outside of that, I still think back to when we were shopping for both cars (FX and the MINI), Honda was immediately crossed out since there were really nothing they offered that was enticing. Even if the RDX would get me so many bishes lined up to bang me. I know...I'm stupid.
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Not having a car payment is nice.. that's where doing your own work on your car can pay off.


Except...my itch to HAVE one (because I want a new car) is extremely high...so, get out of car payments versus having car payments...coin flip?
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Unless you're Chinese, then just focus on body work
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Priced out a C63 and M3 the other night for kicks. Sigh.

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I suggest buying an old car that is cool and restomodding it, or just wait until your current car is cool again.
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yeah and if you put a little aside each month into a fund, tires and surprise parts needing repaired dont bite u in the ass.
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Well.. you're looking for a new 63 / M3 tho..
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Unless you're Chinese, then just focus on body work
Justin, Justin, Justin of the concrete jungle....Watch out for that Curbbbbbbbbb!
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Well.. you're looking for a new 63 / M3 tho..
Yeah, I GET the merits of buying pre-owned. Truly...I do. But, something about the allure of being the 1st owner of a car makes me want to pay the difference.

And being a chip Chy-nee...I know! Just...yeah...want my new car.
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Justin, Justin, Justin of the concrete jungle....Watch out for that Curbbbbbbbbb!
Hey! I heard the tune from George of the Jungle there! I got something in here for once!
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H, you should really be shopping for a shooting brake..
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I would love a shooting brake
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I would love a shooting brake
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H, you should really be shopping for a shooting brake..
Well, during your temp absence, I've been lusting for the Volvo V90 BAD...I also casually strolled into a Merc dealership to look into the E-Class Estate (non-AMG)...

Both are probably the cars I'd get right now if I'm buying today. The A4 allroad is a possible darkhorse but it does not offer all the "tech" I am getting from the Mercedes. The V90 is not out yet but I'm gathering it's very similar to the XC90's features and so, I got a good idea from that.



The "true" Shooting Brake is what, the incoming Panamera? Yeah, too rich for me. Not on this salary.
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A Shooting Brake is a wagon...just typically an uber-high-end wagon. So, I guess you could consider say, the E63 AMG a Shooting Brake too given it's price.

RS6 Avant would be that too...
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I think it sucks they didn't make an intermediary between the E350 and the E63 estate
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A Shooting Brake is a wagon...just typically an uber-high-end wagon. So, I guess you could consider say, the E63 AMG a Shooting Brake too given it's price.

RS6 Avant would be that too...
A little juvenile, but did you consider the GLA45 AMG?
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A little juvenile, but did you consider the CLA45 AMG?
No sir. And albeit, it was because my car was in for servicing that I strolled to the Merc dealership nearby. I truly was there just to get an idea of the E-Class Estate. And then, my attention got diverted to the stunning AMG GT. But, that was because well, AMG GT.


V90 is the prettiest of the wagons right now for me though. But, dealerships don't have info yet up here in Canadork. So, I'll have to wait...signed up for alerts from Volvo Canada...hopefully I can test drive one.
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The GLA45 is nice-looking...but, taking performance out, it's kinda the Countryman S...I'm trying to get back into a car.
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