Test drive today...

[Bouncer]

If no sell I am lowering the price I want that little hatch. 280 ft/lbs of torque is a new experience after driving an rx8 for 3 years.

i think you were being smarter last week when you said you will probably keep it. you made the choice you were getting a new based on an offer from some wacko. no flame but i think you are acting like a kid again. just remember this thread after you have got the new car and realize it was a mistake. :P

[NewbieChris]

i think you were being smarter last week when you said you will probably keep it. you made the choice you were getting a new based on an offer from some wacko. no flame but i think you are acting like a kid again. just remember this thread after you have got the new car and realize it was a mistake. :P

I somewhat agree...as a car guy, you might want to take the hit and keep the 8.

[NewbieChris]

the problem is not suckering her in bro. she dosent have any money. its her dads and i am fairly certain that he will have to "approve" of what she is getting.

:hmm: If she is 40 and her Dad is still giving her money, I think we can agree he doesn't have the sense to watch over her purchases. The more money than brains problem.

[Timma]

i think you were being smarter last week when you said you will probably keep it. you made the choice you were getting a new based on an offer from some wacko. no flame but i think you are acting like a kid again. just remember this thread after you have got the new car and realize it was a mistake. :P

I thought about getting rid of my old car a few times and I made sure I had an offer before my decision. I went home, thought about it and knew I should keep it till it died. And it's a good thing I did cause I got a better deal when it was broken.

My advice, cars are the worst investment. You may want a new one now, but if you have no payment or not much left, keep it. Wait until you absolutely need one.

[Bouncer]

:hmm: If she is 40 and her Dad is still giving her money, I think we can agree he doesn't have the sense to watch over her purchases. The more money than brains problem.

my point was that her story is a mess and so is she.

[Bouncer]

I thought about getting rid of my old car a few times and I made sure I had an offer before my decision. I went home, thought about it and knew I should keep it till it died. And it's a good thing I did cause I got a better deal when it was broken.

My advice, cars are the worst investment. You may want a new one now, but if you have no payment or not much left, keep it. Wait until you absolutely need one.

exactly. all grinder is thinking about is the car he test drove. i believe the saying is, "Blinded by the light".

[NewbieChris]

my point was that her story is a mess and so is she.

You'd be amazed at what I see on a regular basis with people buying and selling cars. As well as how completely some people don't care about thier finances. That is all I meant, I'm sorry.

[NewbieChris]

Grinder, at least wait until you get a job!

[The_Grinder]

exactly. all grinder is thinking about is the car he test drove. i believe the saying is, "Blinded by the light".

Actually I'm thinking about the few $K in maintenance I will have to do to the RX8 in the next few years if I keep it. Its depreciation isn't going to slow down with the rising gas prices. The MS3 gets about 24-25 combined MPG. My RX8 gets 17-18 MPG. MS3 has more storage space. MS3 will have a full warranty. MS3 is more reliable. I can get the MS3 for $22K. Only $7K more than the cash I will get for the RX8.

Here is just a few things my RX8 will need in the next year if I keep it:

New Rims: Two are slightly bent. I've had them repaired countless times and I don't think it is safe to repair them further.

Spark plugs, coils, ignition wire replacement: These replacements for the RX8 are expensive as shit. I'd spend at least $300 here if not more.

The clutch: It is still in decent shape but I can feel a slow and steady decline. This definately wouldn't be cheap.

New Tires: I have maybe 5K miles left on these tires and then I'll have to spend at least $600 more on new ones.

Heaven forbid the transmission or something serious in the engine goes or I'd already be over the extra $7K I'm spending on the new car.


Anyway I hope this illustrated I'm not just considering the new car for the fun of it.

[NewbieChris]

Anyway I hope this illustrated I'm not just considering the new car for the fun of it.

A 2 to 3 year old Honda Accord costs you 12k, you get a 100k power train warranty, and will be less maintenance intensive all together than a MS3, that is 12k more expensive...

I really understand where you are coming from, believe me I do. However, you don't know what kind of job you are getting...and unless you have parents buying this car for you that is a really poor choice and deep down I think you know that.

[Bouncer]

That is all I meant, I'm sorry.

dont let it happen again. :rofl:

[Bouncer]

A 2 to 3 year old Honda Accord costs you 12k, you get a 100k power train warranty, and will be less maintenance intensive all together than a MS3, that is 12k more expensive...

I really understand where you are coming from, believe me I do. However, you don't know what kind of job you are getting...and unless you have parents buying this car for you that is a really poor choice and deep down I think you know that.

right on point as usual chris.

read what he said carefully grinder.

again, not ganging up on you or anything like that. just looking out bro.

[NewbieChris]

dont let it happen again. :rofl:

I don't need some internet bully calling me fat on a regular basis and if that means I have to apologize for everything I say that I may think is somewhat offensive and condescending that is fine with me.

[Bouncer]

I don't need some internet bully calling me fat on a regular basis and if that means I have to apologize for everything I say that I may think is somewhat offensive and condescending that is fine with me.

you really cant be serious.. after all the joking around I have done with you on this forum you actually say that shit to me? for real bro, you really need to learn the interaction between people on a board like this. we bust balls and we rag on each other but at the end of the day its nothing but love. its just like a gym, or a sports team etc.. lighten up and get a personality.

internet bully... Christ sakes.

[NewbieChris]

you really cant be serious.. after all the joking around I have done with you on this forum you actually say that shit to me? for real bro, you really need to learn the interaction between people on a board like this. we bust balls and we rag on each other but at the end of the day its nothing but love. its just like a gym, or a sports team etc.. lighten up and get a personality.

internet bully... Christ sakes.

Mostly sarcasm...but still a shot at Mitch. See what happens...SEE!