General Car Talk Discussion Thread
03-25-2014, 04:52 PM
#7961
I probably don't need to change my plugs until 100k anyway.
03-25-2014, 07:02 PM
#7962
I drive a Subata.
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What do you guys think about slightly used LS460?
I think I'll go with those for my wife's next car instead of going with a brand new car.
I think I'll go with those for my wife's next car instead of going with a brand new car.
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03-25-2014, 08:10 PM
#7963
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I love them. And they can be had for very reasonable prices.
03-25-2014, 08:48 PM
#7966
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That's a new one.
03-25-2014, 09:01 PM
#7968
Heading to a new home tomorrow. Very quick sale.
The dark blue LFA came in today as well. However, her owners stayed with her throughout the entire service, so no pics.
The dark blue LFA came in today as well. However, her owners stayed with her throughout the entire service, so no pics.
03-25-2014, 09:33 PM
#7969
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I almost pulled the trigger on a 2008 48k mile LS460 last month but the wife is happy with the MDX. It was going for $26k, and not a ding. Everything was still pretty nice. It had aftermarket wheels that I didn't care for, but the seller was pushing it as a bonus. You can definitely find a good deal out there.
03-25-2014, 09:35 PM
#7970
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Honestly, it's tough pulling the trigger when you don't have a car payment. It's like every month is a little extra bonus. 
Even got serious and started a GT-R fund. Probably two more years to go.
Even got serious and started a GT-R fund. Probably two more years to go.
03-25-2014, 10:06 PM
#7971
Senior Moderator
"cheapness" in you is pulling through. I'm proud of you. But, I am itching for a new car. I won't lie.
03-25-2014, 10:32 PM
#7972
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^ Don't mess it up this time:
03-25-2014, 11:30 PM
#7974
One on the right for me
Wow, you boys see this? It's like an ultimate car-person's vacation.
http://www.theautobahntour.com/
So, in summary, this tour goes for 10 days. You start in Amsterdam and then over to Germany for a day at the Ring. Then, they take you to Switzerland and Italy for a full day at Monza. Stops are also at Monaco and Cannes. Yow.
Apparently track cars are included in the package along with 5-star hotel accommodations and a guest.
http://www.theautobahntour.com/
So, in summary, this tour goes for 10 days. You start in Amsterdam and then over to Germany for a day at the Ring. Then, they take you to Switzerland and Italy for a full day at Monza. Stops are also at Monaco and Cannes. Yow.
Apparently track cars are included in the package along with 5-star hotel accommodations and a guest.
03-25-2014, 11:34 PM
#7975
One on the right for me
That doesn't make it any less deplorable. Even more surprising considering the LS400 is a Toyota product... generally they're very easy to work on. MR2 not withstanding.
I could remove my water pump in my Camaro in an hour or less, even taking my time. It's really straightforward. I could teach a monkey how to do it.
Designing a car is a convoluted process. But there shouldn't be a disconnect between the designers and engineers. You shouldn't have to remove a tire to change a headlight bulb, or to change a battery. Or unbolt engine mounts to jack up the engine so you can change spark plugs. Or unbolt the entire front end, radiator, etc. to do a water pump + timing belt.
It would be one thing if it were difficult. It's another when it looks like a sadist designed it.
Even on older cars - some of the 60s mustangs required the engine to be lifted for replacement of tune up parts.
03-25-2014, 11:56 PM
#7976
I drive a Subata.
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03-26-2014, 12:27 AM
#7977
Suzuka Master
How much can one expect for insurance?? I'm 23 no accidents, 1 speeding ticket that i took traffic school for so its not on my record.
I got a quick quote from esurance for a BRZ and i got quoted $863/6 months. I'm not gonna go to different sites since i'm not shopping for a car yet, but that just seemed a little ridiculous! Is insurance really that much?! That was also full coverage I believe with 50/100k liability?
I got a quick quote from esurance for a BRZ and i got quoted $863/6 months. I'm not gonna go to different sites since i'm not shopping for a car yet, but that just seemed a little ridiculous! Is insurance really that much?! That was also full coverage I believe with 50/100k liability?
03-26-2014, 12:30 AM
#7978
I drive a Subata.
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I pay like 100 bucks per month for my BRZ.
I'm 29 with no points on my license.
Ask couple different insurance companies, I'm sure you can find cheaper rates.
I'm 29 with no points on my license.
Ask couple different insurance companies, I'm sure you can find cheaper rates.
03-26-2014, 12:55 AM
#7979
Suzuka Master
when the time comes i will haha,
just wanted a rough estimate so I know how to properly budget the car and make sure I'm still comfortable with going from no car/insurance payments to all that good stuff
just wanted a rough estimate so I know how to properly budget the car and make sure I'm still comfortable with going from no car/insurance payments to all that good stuff
03-26-2014, 01:02 AM
#7980
What was the age when your insurance gets cheaper again? 25 or 26?
I'm on a multi-car policy, so that might make it cheaper. I pay $790/6 mo. for just my BRZ. But I've been the sole person insured on multiple vehicles and have no at-fault accidents, that might factor in some.
I had a 2 point infraction about five years ago. Weird thing is, my insurance didn't ever rise due to that ticket, but recently it started going up.
I'm on a multi-car policy, so that might make it cheaper. I pay $790/6 mo. for just my BRZ. But I've been the sole person insured on multiple vehicles and have no at-fault accidents, that might factor in some.
I had a 2 point infraction about five years ago. Weird thing is, my insurance didn't ever rise due to that ticket, but recently it started going up.
03-26-2014, 01:07 AM
#7981
It will undoubtedly be a drain on your finances. It's not worth it to eat pre-packaged ramen just to have a new car.
Make sure you have PLENTY of rainy day money set aside in case shit happens. A car/house/etc. are all long-term investments of money. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
03-26-2014, 10:24 AM
#7983
Team Owner
What was the age when your insurance gets cheaper again? 25 or 26?
I'm on a multi-car policy, so that might make it cheaper. I pay $790/6 mo. for just my BRZ. But I've been the sole person insured on multiple vehicles and have no at-fault accidents, that might factor in some.
I had a 2 point infraction about five years ago. Weird thing is, my insurance didn't ever rise due to that ticket, but recently it started going up.
I'm on a multi-car policy, so that might make it cheaper. I pay $790/6 mo. for just my BRZ. But I've been the sole person insured on multiple vehicles and have no at-fault accidents, that might factor in some.
I had a 2 point infraction about five years ago. Weird thing is, my insurance didn't ever rise due to that ticket, but recently it started going up.
I pay about $1400 a year for my F30 335 or the 07 S2000 (so 07 s2000 insurance = 2013 BMW 335
)and $600 for my 06 Accord, full coverage.
03-26-2014, 10:55 AM
#7984
Suzuka Master
It will undoubtedly be a drain on your finances. It's not worth it to eat pre-packaged ramen just to have a new car.
Make sure you have PLENTY of rainy day money set aside in case shit happens. A car/house/etc. are all long-term investments of money. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
03-26-2014, 01:10 PM
#7985
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
??? who thinks this color combo looks good?
03-26-2014, 01:11 PM
#7986
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
03-26-2014, 01:18 PM
#7987
Moderator
from me.
03-26-2014, 01:21 PM
#7988
Winter?
Summer tires year-round!!
Summer tires year-round!!
03-26-2014, 01:24 PM
#7989
I drive a Subata.
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What's winter?
03-26-2014, 01:34 PM
#7990
Senior Moderator
03-26-2014, 01:42 PM
#7991
Team Owner
our weather isn't too good either
03-26-2014, 01:48 PM
#7992
Senior Moderator
03-26-2014, 03:43 PM
#7994
I drive a Subata.
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03-26-2014, 04:01 PM
#7995
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03-26-2014, 04:05 PM
#7996
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
He's Chinese Mongolian Korean.. At least he's not Messican. 
03-26-2014, 04:07 PM
#7997
Senior Moderator
03-26-2014, 04:08 PM
#7998
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Sounds like Messican special #3
03-26-2014, 04:10 PM
#7999
Senior Moderator
One thing I can look forward to later today is the awful traffic. You'd think living in the a perma-tundra year-round would teach some of these nimrods here how to drive each time a big-snow dump occurs.
Oh right, I forgot: Half the nimrods think their HEMI PICK-UPS with the 4X4 is good enough in knee-deep snow without snow tires!
Oh right, I forgot: Half the nimrods think their HEMI PICK-UPS with the 4X4 is good enough in knee-deep snow without snow tires!
03-26-2014, 04:31 PM
#8000
I drive a Subata.
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