Anyone else having that car buying bug?
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Anyone else having that car buying bug?
Ever since I got rid of the C, I have been craving speed badly. I promised myself that I would drive the Tahoe till I got out of grad school which means no car for 2 more years. It's a great SUV and is wonderful around college but I miss that raw power I had before and the fun factor that the C gave me.
I know we are always looking but is anyone close to getting something new? If you are, what are you getting?
I know we are always looking but is anyone close to getting something new? If you are, what are you getting?
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I'd love to buy an Elise right now, but a new home is much more important to me- growing up sucks
Having the money makes it SOOOOO much more tempting, but a house is a higher priority- besides if I buy the right house at the right price I can get an Elise for "free" from it after a few years- wishfull thinking I guess.
Having the money makes it SOOOOO much more tempting, but a house is a higher priority- besides if I buy the right house at the right price I can get an Elise for "free" from it after a few years- wishfull thinking I guess.
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I always have a car buying bug, but I'm an auto enthusiast, so that's a given... Thank god, I'm a cheap bastard. It's the only thing that saves me from having 1/2 dozen cars...
One day it's something new, another day it's something old (TSX, 72 Porsche 911)...
Hmmm... Today I want a Porsche 993... tomorrow, who knows... Oh, and I saw a MB CLS today... sweet, I want one of those too
One day it's something new, another day it's something old (TSX, 72 Porsche 911)...
Hmmm... Today I want a Porsche 993... tomorrow, who knows... Oh, and I saw a MB CLS today... sweet, I want one of those too
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
One day it's something new, another day it's something old (TSX, 72 Porsche 911)...
Hmmm... Today I want a Porsche 993... tomorrow, who knows... Oh, and I saw a MB CLS today... sweet, I want one of those too
Hmmm... Today I want a Porsche 993... tomorrow, who knows... Oh, and I saw a MB CLS today... sweet, I want one of those too
#5
on to the next one...
I will be getting a USED car soon.....but it'll be new to me
I am CONSTANTLY wanting a new/different car, it won't be until I can afford the SUV/convert. combo that I'll be happy I think.
Til then, I'll just have to settle....
I am CONSTANTLY wanting a new/different car, it won't be until I can afford the SUV/convert. combo that I'll be happy I think.
Til then, I'll just have to settle....
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I get tired of cars pretty quick too.
I'd like to get into something else but I keep telling myself the TSX is the perfect daily driver. I think I've decided on keeping the TSX for the forseable future and getting a weekend toy
like a used S2000 or Vette in a few more years.
But the itch is hard to control.
I'd like to get into something else but I keep telling myself the TSX is the perfect daily driver. I think I've decided on keeping the TSX for the forseable future and getting a weekend toy
like a used S2000 or Vette in a few more years.
But the itch is hard to control.
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yeah it hits me from time to time too...
there are some days i regret not having the power of a g35coupe i was considering but then on roadtrips i love the practicality of the 4 doors on my tsx...
i know the tsx is finacially a better buy for me so i can save up for a house, but i know i could have afforded more car, but then again the tsx will last me for as long as i need it if i were to get into any financial insecurity in the future...
but its all good, hopefully i will have enough for a downpayment on a house in 2 years and then i will be at a point where i can pick up the next gen M3 4 door and throw that in my driveway...
there are some days i regret not having the power of a g35coupe i was considering but then on roadtrips i love the practicality of the 4 doors on my tsx...
i know the tsx is finacially a better buy for me so i can save up for a house, but i know i could have afforded more car, but then again the tsx will last me for as long as i need it if i were to get into any financial insecurity in the future...
but its all good, hopefully i will have enough for a downpayment on a house in 2 years and then i will be at a point where i can pick up the next gen M3 4 door and throw that in my driveway...
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I have been having the car buying bug ever since I saw the pictures of the new Lexus IS. The recent event with my Prelude (as posted here, https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23469) even raised the level of my car buying bug. I'm not really craving for speed, just craving for a new car for daily duties, so that I can start converting my Prelude to a track car.
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Funny you should menetion that, I woke up thinkin of Benz E500. I've been on autorader looking at them for the last 2 hours. Black or Silver? Can't decide.
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Originally Posted by dom
I get tired of cars pretty quick too.
I'd like to get into something else but I keep telling myself the TSX is the perfect daily driver. I think I've decided on keeping the TSX for the forseable future and getting a weekend toy
like a used S2000 or Vette in a few more years.
But the itch is hard to control.
I'd like to get into something else but I keep telling myself the TSX is the perfect daily driver. I think I've decided on keeping the TSX for the forseable future and getting a weekend toy
like a used S2000 or Vette in a few more years.
But the itch is hard to control.
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I always want a new car, even when I get a new car.......I want a different one.
With that, still have the M3 and just sold the STI.
So for the moment I won't be getting anything, only have 6k miles on the M3.
Not sure if I'm going to pack up and leave town or buy a condo in this shit state.
So priorities have shifted a bit.
With that, still have the M3 and just sold the STI.
So for the moment I won't be getting anything, only have 6k miles on the M3.
Not sure if I'm going to pack up and leave town or buy a condo in this shit state.
So priorities have shifted a bit.
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Originally Posted by afici0nad0
i always wanna buy a car, but a house is more important right now.
can't live in a car...
can't live in a car...
You've got it all wrong, you can live in a car, but you can't drive a house.....
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
priorities have shifted a bit.
I do not think I will ever move backwards
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03 CL-S
but right now I want to get rid of the CL-S and get something faster...
I always wanted to restore a Grand National and make it an absolute sleeper that would run 11-12's...
Who knows which direction I will go in...
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I'm dying to get a 3rd gen TL. I miss manual soooooooo much more than I thought! Why oh why did I settle for auto? I guess cause I got such a good deal on my first gen and couldn't spend more than $13000 CDN, but I've always had that itch.
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Originally Posted by Scrib
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As much as I like the TSX and TL, I'm concerned about the dearth of affordable, good-looking, good-performing two-doors on the market that aren't Acura RSX (soon to die?) or Ford Mustangs.
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I went to look at Audis today and I nearly started humping the 6-speed white S4 sitting oh so beautifully in the back of the dealership. It's nice to dream, but I have to get rid of my TL-S soon, too many problems.
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If you can't stand Acura problems ... then go over to Audi?!
'The problems with my Acura are too cheap and easy, I want Audi problems.'
Of course, if you're looking at leasing an Audi ...
'The problems with my Acura are too cheap and easy, I want Audi problems.'
Of course, if you're looking at leasing an Audi ...
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
If you can't stand Acura problems ... then go over to Audi?!
'The problems with my Acura are too cheap and easy, I want Audi problems.'
Of course, if you're looking at leasing an Audi ...
'The problems with my Acura are too cheap and easy, I want Audi problems.'
Of course, if you're looking at leasing an Audi ...
For the record, this is what has happened:
flood damage ($12k, mind you. car should've been totaled there), transmission went on Christmas DAY, got hit by a woman in an Expedition ($6k), several blown tires, came out of a mall parking lot and my front fender was crushed ($1000), today my rim started corroding (???), and other small things as well. Not very pleasant.
In that case, I'll give Audis a shot, maybe the relationship between Acuras and me aren't meant to be.
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Yeah, that TL is cursed.
If you don't have any experience previously with Audi, I would recommend leasing first before actually buying one. German cars are complex and can develop all sorts of issues, not that it's not possible to get a good one.
If you don't have any experience previously with Audi, I would recommend leasing first before actually buying one. German cars are complex and can develop all sorts of issues, not that it's not possible to get a good one.
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I stumbled across a M5 for sale last week and am at the breaking point of selling my 540i/6 to get it. Just need to convince the wife that a $500/mo car loan ain't all that bad.
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Originally Posted by vwong
I have been having the car buying bug ever since I saw the pictures of the new Lexus IS.
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I sure do/did.
Like any other car enthusiast here I get tired and want something frsh and different all teh time.
But I started serisously these past couple weeks after my return to freelance. I might need something a little more utility based then my CL.
I started looking/driving everything under the sun. Then, I realized I wanted a wagon cause I can retain sporty driving with a manual tranny and have good utility.
So, I was trying to make a deal on a used S4 avant...didnt happen. Then I was looking at the volvo v70R....but NO ONE in ALL of SoCal has one in a stick...so i drove a s60R stick to see if one was worth trying to dealer locate....sadly...car is only fun between 2k-5k. wasnt horrible...but wasnt great either.
I really want an 06 s4 avant...but fuck me if i could ever afford that. I could barely afford the 01 I wanted.
So...I finally said fuck it. I'm sick of looking and test driving and wanting what i cant afford at the moment.
Like any other car enthusiast here I get tired and want something frsh and different all teh time.
But I started serisously these past couple weeks after my return to freelance. I might need something a little more utility based then my CL.
I started looking/driving everything under the sun. Then, I realized I wanted a wagon cause I can retain sporty driving with a manual tranny and have good utility.
So, I was trying to make a deal on a used S4 avant...didnt happen. Then I was looking at the volvo v70R....but NO ONE in ALL of SoCal has one in a stick...so i drove a s60R stick to see if one was worth trying to dealer locate....sadly...car is only fun between 2k-5k. wasnt horrible...but wasnt great either.
I really want an 06 s4 avant...but fuck me if i could ever afford that. I could barely afford the 01 I wanted.
So...I finally said fuck it. I'm sick of looking and test driving and wanting what i cant afford at the moment.
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Originally Posted by Minch00
You've got it all wrong, you can live in a car, but you can't drive a house.....
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I always have that bug. if I had money, there would be problems.
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