Another case of losing interest in the hobby?
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Exactly
Ideally I'd love to find a rebuilt title s2000 on the CHEAPPP but they're quite expensive right now and that whole 2 car thing.
I bought a Prius and love it 
Getting out of the hobby isn’t that I don’t like cars or toys, it’s changing values of time and money.
I sit in traffic every day, my car gets beat up parking on the street and from potholes, I don’t have a solid place to do any real work on my car regularly, I don’t race or attend any strictly enthusiast meets. A truck would be more practical for my current hobbies but my vehicle use is a ratio of 500:1 in miles driven commuting vs fun. A 4-5x increase in fuel and vehicle cost is asinine for that little bit.
I’m subscribing more to the belief of spending a lot on 1 hobby and cutting costs to nothing or very low on others these days.
Right now that’s fishing, which comparatively, isn’t expensive.
I like the SI idea. Minimally expensive car that’s going to take minimal dollars to get into racing shape if that’s what’s important to you.
Getting out of the hobby isn’t that I don’t like cars or toys, it’s changing values of time and money.
I sit in traffic every day, my car gets beat up parking on the street and from potholes, I don’t have a solid place to do any real work on my car regularly, I don’t race or attend any strictly enthusiast meets. A truck would be more practical for my current hobbies but my vehicle use is a ratio of 500:1 in miles driven commuting vs fun. A 4-5x increase in fuel and vehicle cost is asinine for that little bit.
I’m subscribing more to the belief of spending a lot on 1 hobby and cutting costs to nothing or very low on others these days.
Right now that’s fishing, which comparatively, isn’t expensive.
I like the SI idea. Minimally expensive car that’s going to take minimal dollars to get into racing shape if that’s what’s important to you.
I still like cars, but don't have time to work on them and/or don't want to sink more money into an older car so I just enjoy my Mustang as is. I've been looking at a new (used) DD to replace my G37x and there isn't really much out there that excites me. The exciting cars are $10-15K more than I want to spend and/or coupes. I've also toyed with selling both cars and getting something like a M4 sedan.
Plus I spend a lot of time with the kids as they are getting into sports, so less free time and less disposable income and "experiences" are becoming more important than tangible items. For example, I am taking the family to Florida in October for a week and doing Disney. I have prepared my anus for the financial impact there.
As someone said earlier, we all are getting old...
Plus I spend a lot of time with the kids as they are getting into sports, so less free time and less disposable income and "experiences" are becoming more important than tangible items. For example, I am taking the family to Florida in October for a week and doing Disney. I have prepared my anus for the financial impact there.
As someone said earlier, we all are getting old...
Right!! Truth is, this forum's population has aged. Lol. Might be time for a complete format change.
I still wholeheartedly love getting into my car, ripping up to speed and cruising with the T-Tops off. It’s not a crazy build, and I feel I can use most of what it has when I do drive it. It doesn’t fit child seats safely and that’s impacting how much I can drive it, but the car is also costing me very little to own and I still get satisfaction from driving. I have the space, and kids won’t be in car seats forever. Plus, I feel like I see fewer and fewer of these on the road in decent shape. And also, it’s not worth anything. Mostly that.
That’s why I like my 535. Didn’t spend much to get it fast enough to embarrass a lot of cars on the street. It’s comfy, and can haul the kids around. I have 3 mods and almost 500hp.
An M4 is a nice car, but might be a little high strung for a DD. Plenty of dirt cheap e60’s out there. Just don’t get the M5 if you want to keep your sanity. If you really want to haul the kids find a used Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Easy to get to almost 600hp with tuning, and a killer highway car. Only expensive regular outlay is paying for the horrible gas mileage. I’m in kind of the same boat as you, and these ended up as my top picks for cost/fun/practical.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=85aGR9nnz18
If I had a bigger budget I’d go for an e63 wagon.
I still wholeheartedly love getting into my car, ripping up to speed and cruising with the T-Tops off. It’s not a crazy build, and I feel I can use most of what it has when I do drive it. It doesn’t fit child seats safely and that’s impacting how much I can drive it, but the car is also costing me very little to own and I still get satisfaction from driving. I have the space, and kids won’t be in car seats forever. Plus, I feel like I see fewer and fewer of these on the road in decent shape. And also, it’s not worth anything. Mostly that.
#reasonsItoohaveablackpontiacstill
How is that any different than what you have and don't use now? Besides drag radials and skinny front runners, what holds you back from driving the car?
Both the GT500 and Hellcat would probably cost you just as much as you have into your car. So why would you drive them and not your current car?
I wouldn't. More or less was saying I'm tired of the modding game.
I have a company truck, gas card, and Ipass. A lot of times I drive to places I wouldn't want to leave my cream puff parked, plus free gas and tolls driving the company vehicle is hard to pass up. Just FYI I drove the Mustang to work last Friday if that makes a difference...lol. Will most likely drive it to the office this Thursday as well and then go to the Porter cruise night in Addison after work for free beer/food.
Even if you don't drive the Mustang to work, for reasons I understand, you wouldn't drive a Hellcat any more. So having one of those other cars wouldn't allow you more driving time.
The issues that can come with a modded car I get. But your car hasn't been problematic as of yet. So get in it and drive.
Also, drink less & drive more. haha
The issues that can come with a modded car I get. But your car hasn't been problematic as of yet. So get in it and drive.
Also, drink less & drive more. haha
Agree on this one. Was eyeing one in the Minneapolis area a while ago...that eventually got bought by Doug Demuro of all people.
I drive a bunch of basic, fleet spec, rental/company car sedans weekly, and think to myself for $20k-ish new and under warranty it wouldn't be too bad.
Age, shifting priorities, complacency. They all add up.
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