2013 Subaru BRZ Kimchi Edition
10-04-2016, 12:12 PM
#3401
Ex-OEM King
Yeah. I just don't drive it as much as I'd like to. It sits for 6 months of the year (winter) and other than sunny beautiful days, it sits some more. In the two seasons I've had it, I've put on ~5k miles. In comparison, I've had the Jeep for a year and 3 months and have almost 20k on it. Now that we have the puppy, we can't go for a day trip or anything unless we leave the dog at home and other such issues.
We'll see though, I want to take the winter to make a decision one way or another. The wife wants to keep it because she loves it and I do too, just don't know how appropriate it is to have a $23k paperweight sitting in the garage collecting dust.
We'll see though, I want to take the winter to make a decision one way or another. The wife wants to keep it because she loves it and I do too, just don't know how appropriate it is to have a $23k paperweight sitting in the garage collecting dust.
10-04-2016, 12:53 PM
#3402
Turd Polisher
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Sounds appropriate to me? 
10-04-2016, 02:19 PM
#3404
Senior Moderator
Yeah. I just don't drive it as much as I'd like to. It sits for 6 months of the year (winter) and other than sunny beautiful days, it sits some more. In the two seasons I've had it, I've put on ~5k miles. In comparison, I've had the Jeep for a year and 3 months and have almost 20k on it. Now that we have the puppy, we can't go for a day trip or anything unless we leave the dog at home and other such issues.
We'll see though, I want to take the winter to make a decision one way or another. The wife wants to keep it because she loves it and I do too, just don't know how appropriate it is to have a $23k paperweight sitting in the garage collecting dust.
We'll see though, I want to take the winter to make a decision one way or another. The wife wants to keep it because she loves it and I do too, just don't know how appropriate it is to have a $23k paperweight sitting in the garage collecting dust.
You have an NFR huh?
10-04-2016, 02:34 PM
#3405
Ex-OEM King
10-04-2016, 02:36 PM
#3406
Senior Moderator
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sixsixfour (10-04-2016)
10-04-2016, 02:40 PM
#3407
Ex-OEM King
lol I know. This is one of the harder decisions I've made in my life. #firstworldproblems
Noted. If you don't already buy one in between now and then that is... Mine will be going into hibernation in the next month or so.
Noted. If you don't already buy one in between now and then that is... Mine will be going into hibernation in the next month or so.
10-04-2016, 03:32 PM
#3409
Senior Moderator
10-05-2016, 12:22 PM
#3410
I drive a Subata.
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10-05-2016, 12:23 PM
#3411
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
It's about 15 mins up the canyon from the base. Let me know if you want to go! haha
10-05-2016, 12:23 PM
#3412
I drive a Subata.
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By the way, ND Miata and Fiat 124 Spider are leasing around like $330-380 with zero down for 4 years. Pretty good.
10-05-2016, 12:25 PM
#3413
Senior Moderator
BRZ!
10-05-2016, 12:31 PM
#3414
I thought the testing waters for sale post on FB was pretty funny...
getting rid of this car that is not practical for a baby and then you list your replacements as 3 equally impractical cars as replacements. :tomato
getting rid of this car that is not practical for a baby and then you list your replacements as 3 equally impractical cars as replacements. :tomato
10-05-2016, 02:17 PM
#3415
I drive a Subata.
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That's so true.. haha It can be 30 mins if you drive really slow.
Need to keep it 2 more months so I can use it when my parents and parents in laws come visit for the baby!
I'm not selling to get a practical car! It's just for me. 86 is dropping in value and I bought it new and not putting enough miles to justify.
Selling and getting a used S2K or Miata or just leasing one out under business name sounds like a better move. That's all!
Need to keep it 2 more months so I can use it when my parents and parents in laws come visit for the baby!
I'm not selling to get a practical car! It's just for me. 86 is dropping in value and I bought it new and not putting enough miles to justify.
Selling and getting a used S2K or Miata or just leasing one out under business name sounds like a better move. That's all!
10-05-2016, 04:07 PM
#3416
I drive a Subata.
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00TL-P3.2 (10-06-2016)
10-05-2016, 04:29 PM
#3417
Team Owner
10-05-2016, 04:31 PM
#3418
Senior Moderator
10-06-2016, 11:13 PM
#3419
I drive a Subata.
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10-07-2016, 09:06 AM
#3420
Ex-OEM King
Leasing isn't like buying, a longer term is usually not better. With leasing, you are basically paying for depreciation plus interest. Depending on where in the life cycle the car takes a big hit (usually right after the warranty is up) is where you want to stop leasing. This is why many cars have a 3yr lease. A big contributor is residual value though which is why Hondas and Toyotas lease out so well. Same with Lexus and Acura.
10-07-2016, 11:27 AM
#3421
Team Owner
^ that + when you are leasing anything over 36 moonths, it defeats the purpose of leasing both logically and financially.
Also stay with 24/36 months lease, avoid 39 months leases.
Also stay with 24/36 months lease, avoid 39 months leases.
10-07-2016, 02:21 PM
#3422
Drifting
10-11-2016, 02:50 AM
#3423
I drive a Subata.
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Leasing isn't like buying, a longer term is usually not better. With leasing, you are basically paying for depreciation plus interest. Depending on where in the life cycle the car takes a big hit (usually right after the warranty is up) is where you want to stop leasing. This is why many cars have a 3yr lease. A big contributor is residual value though which is why Hondas and Toyotas lease out so well. Same with Lexus and Acura.
I will probably sell my car in 2 months. Baby is coming late this month!
10-11-2016, 02:52 AM
#3424
I drive a Subata.
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Just finished a SLATE Alcantara project for a buddy's FRS.This Slate Alcantara was used on Mclaren 570s and a few Porsches.
I recently picked up a super nice industrial sewing machine, finally. The stitching game is super strong now. All OEM stitching on anything. This is fun.
IMG_1054 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
I recently picked up a super nice industrial sewing machine, finally. The stitching game is super strong now. All OEM stitching on anything. This is fun.
IMG_1054 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
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10-11-2016, 11:26 AM
#3425
Ex-OEM King
That looks freaking awesome.
If I ever get a FoRS, I'll be coming to you for some work to improve the super cheap plastic panels.
If I ever get a FoRS, I'll be coming to you for some work to improve the super cheap plastic panels.
10-13-2016, 12:51 AM
#3426
I drive a Subata.
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RPhilMan1 (10-13-2016)
10-13-2016, 08:12 AM
#3427
Moderator
Need to figure out how to remove & ship you some panels from the F150.....Though one is the cluster hood, which I think is integrated with the whole dash....
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JS + XES (10-16-2016)
10-13-2016, 08:38 AM
#3428
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Need to figure out how to remove & ship you some panels from the F150.....Though one is the cluster hood, which I think is integrated with the whole dash....
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JS + XES (10-16-2016)
10-16-2016, 01:21 AM
#3430
I drive a Subata.
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The owner came by at late night to pick up the panels, so couldn't take any photos with them installed. 
But I have a few more ST guys coming in soon for the work!
Started my steering wheel service this weekend.. almost done making the prototypes.
But I have a few more ST guys coming in soon for the work!
Started my steering wheel service this weekend.. almost done making the prototypes.
10-16-2016, 01:23 AM
#3431
I drive a Subata.
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Finished a buddy's car. He got a lot done. Switched from suede to Alcantara. Slate Alcantara with Red stitching here and there.
IMG_1098 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1106-1 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1113 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1117-1 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1098 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1106-1 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1113 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
IMG_1117-1 by JS + MS3, on Flickr
10-16-2016, 09:32 AM
#3432
Moderator
Steering wheels you say? 
10-16-2016, 10:32 PM
#3434
I drive a Subata.
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hahaha of course
10-17-2016, 05:20 PM
#3435
Team Owner
$34.50?
10-18-2016, 04:17 PM
#3436
Ex-OEM King
10-18-2016, 07:46 PM
#3437
I drive a Subata.
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Man, that's too expensive!
Sweet, the Focus ST guy wants to drive 2 hours again to get the photoshoot. I'm down. hahahaha
Will happen on Thursday 6am. Asked him if he's cool with dawn photoshoot. He's cool, guess he'll get up at 4am and drive to LA!
Sweet, the Focus ST guy wants to drive 2 hours again to get the photoshoot. I'm down. hahahaha
Will happen on Thursday 6am. Asked him if he's cool with dawn photoshoot. He's cool, guess he'll get up at 4am and drive to LA!
10-18-2016, 08:13 PM
#3439
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by rockstar143
I wish you knew how to make a flat bottom racing steering wheel...I'd send you my "V" interior pieces...
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10-18-2016, 11:33 PM
#3440
I drive a Subata.
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hahahaha would look super funny on TL-S!!