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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 02:54 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 04:13 AM
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Top contenders so far are Lexus IS350 F and Infiniti Q50S both 2014-16.

Right now I am leaning towards the Infiniti looking at the stock platforms but looking strictly at tuning capabilities I am leaning towards the Lexus. What with the amount of people tuning and with Aimgain support I could have a lot of fun. But that Infiniti honestly seems like a better value so not sure why it is cheaper than the Lexus. But then again Im not sure why the ILX costs so fucking much so maybe car MSRP is like a golf score. Id hate to be the sucker that picks up a Ford GT

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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 04:14 AM
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2015 IS350 VS Q50
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:26 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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The Infiniti is cheaper than the Lexus because it's a Nissan. Not a Toyota.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 07:02 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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You're not looking old enough on the Lexus. You can get one that's very affordable and will run forever.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
You're not looking old enough on the Lexus. You can get one that's very affordable and will run forever.
You obviously don't get it. It's better to look cool driving a newer model year car and be broke vs the embarrassment of driving a slightly older/previous gen model and have money in the bank.

The American dream is to live paycheck to paycheck.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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You obviously don't get it. It's better to look cool driving a newer model year car and be broke vs the embarrassment of driving a slightly older/previous gen model and have money in the bank.

The American dream is to live paycheck to paycheck.
Sorry, I forgot.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:39 AM
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Luckily he's still kind of young (late 20's? early 30's?) so he should make poor financial decisions now and enjoy it while he can.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
You obviously don't get it. It's better to look cool driving a newer model year car and be broke vs the embarrassment of driving a slightly older/previous gen model and have money in the bank.

The American dream is to live paycheck to paycheck.
The really smart person can do both. For instance, I find that driving an affordable crapbox is the best way to keep money in the bank. But how to look cool? Easy!!! Whenever I'm out and find a cool car, I'll pose with it and take my selfies to post on insergram later.

Same thing goes with anything...

Happen upon a cool neighborhood with huge mansions? *click* "Look who just moved in to a new hood!"

Going to the fish market? Stop by the marina and *click* "Just taking the Carver C52 out for a quick jaunt!"

Cars and Coffee this weekend? Cool. *click* "Took my 720s out to the meet today."

*click*, *click*, *click*

"Quick dinner tonight", "watching the game with the owner", "new boobs for the wife girlfriend"

Easy.

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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Just keep the ILX... pay that bitch off in 3-4 years and then buy a house. Blow your money on house projects...
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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A used RC350 is the American Dream?

That guy who torched his 4Milli mansion and took cyanide in court..
That's the American Dream
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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Just keep the ILX... pay that bitch off in 3-4 years and then buy a house. Blow your money on house projects...
Buy a house, now I know you're high.



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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
A used RC350 is the American Dream?

That guy who torched his 4Milli mansion and took cyanide in court..
That's the American Dream
I worked on that case...there was WAY more to that story...
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:07 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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Also the defaulted lottery scheme and subsequent torching the day after..
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Also the defaulted lottery scheme and subsequent torching the day after..
There was a fake 2nd mortgage that was part of the lotto scheme. He also screwed up and underinsured the house. He'd made millions in his career and pissed it all away. This was his desperate last attempt to start over financially.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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$9/hr looking for a 30-40k car .... mkay.

I thought I was bad with my money, this thread makes me feel a little bit better ...
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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What an imbecile..
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
$9/hr looking for a 30-40k car .... mkay.

I thought I was bad with my money, this thread makes me feel a little bit better ...
You have an S4 money pit.. you are bad with money.
And you should still feel bad!

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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:46 AM
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You're bad with you money, Tyler.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
You have an S4 money pit.. you are bad with money.
And you should still feel bad!

Originally Posted by Flipster23
You're bad with you money, Tyler.


Boost is one helluva drug.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
The really smart person can do both. For instance, I find that driving an affordable crapbox is the best way to keep money in the bank. But how to look cool? Easy!!! Whenever I'm out and find a cool car, I'll pose with it and take my selfies to post on insergram later.

Same thing goes with anything...

Happen upon a cool neighborhood with huge mansions? *click* "Look who just moved in to a new hood!"

Going to the fish market? Stop by the marina and *click* "Just taking the Carver C52 out for a quick jaunt!"

Cars and Coffee this weekend? Cool. *click* "Took my 720s out to the meet today."

*click*, *click*, *click*

"Quick dinner tonight", "watching the game with the owner", "new boobs for the wife girlfriend"

Easy.
Do you have an Instagram account I can subscribe to so I can learn your tricks?
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:47 PM
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He only does it for the likes...
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Speaking of instagram.... usdmJON, did you ever get your ILX on Acura's instagram page? It would be sad to have put in all that time and work trolling visiting and replying to Acura's instagram page to not even get 1 mention. I wouldn't sell the ILX until they post it up.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wackjum
Do you have an Instagram account I can subscribe to so I can learn your tricks?
Please don't learn my tricks. I keep 'em dumb and keep 'em turnin' and earnin'. An educated trick is the worst trick. They start thinking they smart and then you gotta' lay down the Ike Turner on 'em.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
Speaking of instagram.... usdmJON, did you ever get your ILX on Acura's instagram page? It would be sad to have put in all that time and work trolling visiting and replying to Acura's instagram page to not even get 1 mention. I wouldn't sell the ILX until they post it up.
He did.. no one gave a shit.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:51 PM
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Might get some points on the FS ad.
Featured on Acura's IG.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Please don't learn my tricks. I keep 'em dumb and keep 'em turnin' and earnin'. An educated trick is the worst trick. They start thinking they smart and then you gotta' lay down the Ike Turner on 'em.
Adumb yo bottom bitch
He learned.. still turnt out.
Still top earner

He doesn't make great margin
But he makes it up in volume
The numbers game goes both ways
and so does Adumb

#themoreyouknow
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
He did.. no one gave a shit.

Originally Posted by Majofo
Might get some points on the FS ad.
Featured on Acura's IG.
that's that fuckboii look at me shit!
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by usdmJON
Top contenders so far are Lexus IS350 F and Infiniti Q50S both 2014-16.

Right now I am leaning towards the Infiniti looking at the stock platforms but looking strictly at tuning capabilities I am leaning towards the Lexus. What with the amount of people tuning and with Aimgain support I could have a lot of fun. But that Infiniti honestly seems like a better value so not sure why it is cheaper than the Lexus. But then again Im not sure why the ILX costs so fucking much so maybe car MSRP is like a golf score. Id hate to be the sucker that picks up a Ford GT
If you're looking at the Q50S go with a 2015 +.. The 2014 was the first year of the Q50 and it had issues with the new (at the time) steer by wire system that was resolved with several software updates. Some owners also complained that the infotainment system was slow to turn on and would lag a lot and freeze.. Again this was also corrected with software updates but to play it safe the 2015 + are a safer choice since the first year bugs seemed to be worked out. My son bought his 2015 Q50S AWD new almost two years ago and now 20K miles later has no complaints, it has been a flawless daily driver.

In case you weren't aware, the Q50S comes with runflats which really destroys the ride so shortly after buying it he put on a set of Michelin AS/3's and what a difference they made in ride and handling not to mention the traction in rain was much improved. Another suggestion, if you test drive one make sure you take it out of ECO mode because it can barely get out of its own way in ECO.. In normal it's much better, but to really see what it can do just put in sport mode and have some fun. His has the Infinti performance exhaust on it and I've driven it several times and it's a blast to drive.

Good Luck..
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 04:36 PM
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I'm seriously disappointed in some of the advice you guys are giving this guy...... OP honestly if you're dead set on making a bad financial decision, make that shit count. Don't get no damn RC-350. Go big or go home. Get a GT-R, M5, RS7, Maserati, a used Gallardo, etc. You know what the best part about these cars is? They all come with a pussy magnet. The only bait you're going to pull in that RC-350 is teenage asian boys.

PS - If they give you trouble about financing any of the cars I mentioned, there is a workaround. Just get a cosigner.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 05:10 PM
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You know what the best part about these cars is? They all come with a pussy magnet. The only bait you're going to pull in that RC-350 is teenage asian boys.
Did you just assume his gender preference???!?!!!?!

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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JT4
If you're looking at the Q50S go with a 2015 +.. The 2014 was the first year of the Q50 and it had issues with the new (at the time) steer by wire system that was resolved with several software updates. Some owners also complained that the infotainment system was slow to turn on and would lag a lot and freeze.. Again this was also corrected with software updates but to play it safe the 2015 + are a safer choice since the first year bugs seemed to be worked out. My son bought his 2015 Q50S AWD new almost two years ago and now 20K miles later has no complaints, it has been a flawless daily driver.

In case you weren't aware, the Q50S comes with runflats which really destroys the ride so shortly after buying it he put on a set of Michelin AS/3's and what a difference they made in ride and handling not to mention the traction in rain was much improved. Another suggestion, if you test drive one make sure you take it out of ECO mode because it can barely get out of its own way in ECO.. In normal it's much better, but to really see what it can do just put in sport mode and have some fun. His has the Infinti performance exhaust on it and I've driven it several times and it's a blast to drive.

Good Luck..
What financial situation is your son in? Curious.
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Did you just assume his gender preference???!?!!!?!

OMG was I wrong in assuming everyone loves transgenders like me?!!
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
He did.. no one gave a shit.


At least he can now cross that off his bucket list.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:38 PM
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I'm seriously disappointed in some of the advice you guys are giving this guy...... OP honestly if you're dead set on making a bad financial decision, make that shit count. Don't get no damn RC-350. Go big or go home. Get a GT-R, M5, RS7, Maserati, a used Gallardo, etc. You know what the best part about these cars is? They all come with a pussy magnet. The only bait you're going to pull in that RC-350 is teenage asian boys.

PS - If they give you trouble about financing any of the cars I mentioned, there is a workaround. Just get a cosigner.
Please stop doing the small-phallus-overcompensation routine. Unless it's campy and ironic, it's Thx!
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Please stop doing the small-phallus-overcompensation routine. Unless it's campy and ironic, it's Thx!
His post was positively dripping with sarcasm.
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