Originally Posted by Costco

True, true.

Honestly, the Golf R would be perfect. Low key. Comfortable. Capable. I love the way it looks inside and out.

The Achilles heel on the manual is the clutch, which is a big deal for me. Replacing it wouldn't be something I would do myself, and having driven various cars with aftermarket clutches, I can't remember one that I was really happy with. Big investment to take a chance on, and would feel bad if I hated the driving experience afterwards.

I am a stubborn dinosaur and honestly would be fine with a DCT. But as J alluded to, the "if only" thought would linger in the back of my mind. Multiple cars would make this so much easier, but space and dedication are my problems.

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I think he wants to drive his cars, not have them drive him

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

My gripe with adaptive cruise is that it's too cautious. Both the Golf and the CRV will leave multiple car lengths between you and the car ahead, even on the shortest distance setting. The problem is, there's plenty of space for someone to get in front of you, causing you to slow down and then speed up (assuming they actually sped up), wasting gas and causing a ripple effect in the traffic behind you. It's fine on a wide open road with little to no traffic, but if I could disable adaptive cruise and just have standard "dumb" cruise, I'd be much happier.

Originally Posted by Aman

There's apparently a Golf R coming up for sale end-of-year from a member on here. I think he used to have a thread dedicated to the car, but it's long gone now.

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Why would a 54k mile car need it's head rebuilt??? hmmm

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...129682071.html

Originally Posted by SamDoe1

too much boost

Originally Posted by TylerT

If you want to experience pain .. at least get some torque out of it.

But yeah .. B8.5 S4 ftmfw. Stage 2+ DSG car hurts a lot of feelings for pretty minimal money.

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I wouldn't either. But it's possible he also has no idea what else is done - which is no better

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Something like this?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...119418331.html

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Something like this?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...119418331.html

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Mods never add value. That car, at that mileage, is about $5-8k too much.

Originally Posted by Aman

With the right wheels, this looks like it could be an awesome DD/street killer. It might make more sense as a DD than a second car, however.

Are BMW 1M's still astronomically expensive?

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

My search is over. Now I just need 1.5 million and another coupla hundred thou. lol

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...123768856.html

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Thanks Morgan. I asked my rich brother for the money for the Mercedes (joking) he laughed.

I'd be afraid to sit in it forget about driving.

Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2

My grail car is that exact combination. Silver on blue plaid.

I got to ride in a Red/Tan '57 years ago when in college. Pretty amazing how hard it pulls for what was a 50 year old car.
I, too, was a bit nervous to even get near it, but the owner drives it quite frequently, in the rain even.

Originally Posted by rockstar143

I don't want to drive anything worth that much money.
It's worth more than my life.
That's a museum piece at that point, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by cu2wagon

That's the same logic that kept me in $500 shitcans for so long.

But sometimes you just need to say "yes" and stretch a little bit.

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Insurance must be insane.

Originally Posted by cu2wagon

That's the same logic that kept me in $500 shitcans for so long.

But sometimes you just need to say "yes" and stretch a little bit.