[mattslope]

Originally Posted by mulletman

Lol. I could have used many examples, I just picked that one.

I believe this like I believe someone who spends billions of dollars to get a job that pays less than $500k per year.

I could also K swap an Elise, but acquisition costs are high. Really high.

It seems that fun actually has a price.

This whole nonsense started when I realized that if I sold everything, I could probably buy a GT-R or a 911.

I hate doing that kind of math.

[mulletman]

Originally Posted by mattslope

I believe this like I believe someone who spends billions of dollars to get a job that pays less than $500k per year.


It seems that fun actually has a price.


I hate doing that kind of math.

I think I'm actually past the break-even point on the job thing! Finally!


Fun indeed has a price. There was a moment when the Elise depreciated to about 25k, but those days are gone.

[mattslope]

Originally Posted by mulletman

I think I'm actually past the break-even point on the job thing! Finally!

I meant politicians, but I'm glad to know that pilots are untrustworthy too.

Fun indeed has a price. There was a moment when the Elise depreciated to about 25k, but those days are gone.

Right?! I started hunting for them about a month ago and good ones cost more than a V6 Camry.

[mulletman]

Originally Posted by mattslope

Right?! I started hunting for them about a month ago and good ones cost more than a V6 Camry.

I'd just like to emphasize how much this illustrates the insanity of car pricing.

[mattslope]

Originally Posted by mulletman

I'd just like to emphasize how much this illustrates the insanity of car pricing.

I know you'll hate this, and possibly hate me for it, but the truth is that a Toyota Camry is always the car someone should buy. Reliable, fuel efficient, safe, etc. I know, they aren't fun. But they're always the "right" car to buy. When I meet another dummy who's considering an SUV, I always make an argument for a Camry instead. Same with a first car. Buy as much Camry as you can afford.

The exception is if you want fun.

[DaGeek]

Originally Posted by mattslope

I know you'll hate this, and possibly hate me for it, but the truth is that a Toyota Camry is always the car someone should buy. Reliable, fuel efficient, safe, etc. I know, they aren't fun. But they're always the "right" car to buy. When I meet another dummy who's considering an SUV, I always make an argument for a Camry instead. Same with a first car. Buy as much Camry as you can afford.

The exception is if you want fun.

Or a Highlander.

Technically a crossover (which is a really broad spectrum these days), but it has decent gas mileage, tons of space for all the crap one has to haul around with small children, and a good safety rating.



...But, on topic, I also have a 2012 Corolla S with a manual transmission, and I'm not going to get rid of it until it dies . I love clutches.

[Dr. Thrunk]

Camrys really are the best. Had one with over 300k miles and it was still chugging along quite reliably.

Unfortunately, Gave it away to a relative who was a "big truck" kinda person. So, he hated it and purposely destroyed it.

[mattslope]

Originally Posted by DaGeek

Or a Highlander.

Technically a crossover (which is a really broad spectrum these days), but it has decent gas mileage, tons of space for all the crap one has to haul around with small children, and a good safety rating.

Sorry, SUVs and crossovers are always the wrong answer, unless you need ground clearance beyond what a Camry offers.

...But, on topic, I also have a 2012 Corolla S with a manual transmission, and I'm not going to get rid of it until it dies . I love clutches.

Yes. Fully agreed.

Originally Posted by Dr. Thrunk

Camrys really are the best. Had one with over 300k miles and it was still chugging along quite reliably.

Unfortunately, Gave it away to a relative who was a "big truck" kinda person. So, he hated it and purposely destroyed it.

Brodozer culture has ruined more than Camrys, unfortunately.

[mulletman]

Originally Posted by mattslope

I know you'll hate this, and possibly hate me for it, but the truth is that a Toyota Camry is always the car someone should buy. Reliable, fuel efficient, safe, etc. I know, they aren't fun. But they're always the "right" car to buy. When I meet another dummy who's considering an SUV, I always make an argument for a Camry instead. Same with a first car. Buy as much Camry as you can afford.

The exception is if you want fun.

Meh.. Kinda. I wouldn't say "buy as much camry as you can afford." I'd say "buy the best value Japanese economy vehicle you can."

A $4-5k Civic/Corolla/Camry/Accord/etc is a good bet. Getting a cheap one that will still run forever is the best path to having budget space for a fun vehicle that now doesn't have to actually be good a doing any job other than being fun. Fun/sporty/unreliable/project vehicles are only fun when you don't have to rely on them. Different tools for different jobs and all. My motorcycle would be a miserable only vehicle.

A fork is a fork, a knife is a knife. A spork is good at nothing.

[mattslope]

Originally Posted by mulletman

Meh.. Kinda. I wouldn't say "buy as much camry as you can afford." I'd say "buy the best value Japanese economy vehicle you can."

A $4-5k Civic/Corolla/Camry/Accord/etc is a good bet. Getting a cheap one that will still run forever is the best path to having budget space for a fun vehicle that now doesn't have to actually be good a doing any job other than being fun. Fun/sporty/unreliable/project vehicles are only fun when you don't have to rely on them. Different tools for different jobs and all. My motorcycle would be a miserable only vehicle.

A fork is a fork, a knife is a knife. A spork is good at nothing.

I have now changed my mind. Thanks for that.

Sidenote: you have any TRD parts for my Camry?