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New Game: Buying a 996 is a bad idea because... - Apoc - 07-17-2007
For about a year, RJ has been trying to convince me to buy one. He knows I'm itching to upgrade and he knows owning one is ultimately on my list of things to do so he's been taking all opportunties to tell me what a great idea it is. His decisions have been less than stellar in the automobile department so surely it's a bad idea, right?
So let's be mature about it and weigh the arguments for and against.
For
-Fucking awesome car
-I can afford it and might not get the chance again
-It's about time I do something completely irresponsible in my life
-Not much more expensive than what I've been considering (B6/7 S4)
-Fucking awesome car
Against
-Definitely a car payment
-Can only afford a C2 (me = AWD whore)
-People will know I have a small dick
-Definitely can't travel with it
-RJ thinks it's a good idea
So as you can see... my list of arguments against is way too short and I need your help. Thoughts?
- Mike - 07-17-2007
I think you'd be dumb not to do it. How often do you use 4 seats? In those cases, would the 3 suffice?
Re: New Game: Buying a 996 is a bad idea because... - Ross - 07-17-2007
Apoc Wrote:For about a year, RJ has been trying to convince me to buy one. He knows I'm itching to upgrade and he knows owning one is ultimately on my list of things to do so he's been taking all opportunties to tell me what a great idea it is. His decisions have been less than stellar in the automobile department so surely it's a bad idea, right?
So let's be mature about it and weigh the arguments for and against.
For
-Fucking awesome car
-I can afford it and might not get the chance again
-It's about time I do something completely irresponsible in my life
-Not much more expensive than what I've been considering (B6/7 S4)
-Fucking awesome car
Against
-Definitely a car payment
-Can only afford a C2 (me = AWD whore)
-People will know I have a small dick
-Definitely can't travel with it
-RJ thinks it's a good idea
So as you can see... my list of arguments against is way too short and I need your help. Thoughts?
Why can't you travel with it? From what I know, 911s are one of the most practical and reliable sports cars ever made. I wouldn't hesitate to take one on a weekend trip if it were just me and one other person.
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
I actually love having a 4 door if I want to toss some bags and whatnot in the back. Day to day the only thing my back seat has gotten me is the right the drive to lunch at work. To be quite honest, the ONLY time I have more than me in the car is if the wife and I headed somewhere or I drive to lunch at work.
Re: New Game: Buying a 996 is a bad idea because... - Apoc - 07-17-2007
Ross Wrote:Why can't you travel with it? From what I know, 911s are one of the most practical and reliable sports cars ever made. I wouldn't hesitate to take one on a weekend trip if it were just me and one other person.
Have you seen my wife pack? J/k... I honestly don't know. I guess I'm just used to throwing 2-3 bags in my trunk but what's to stop me from putting 2 in the back seat and 1 in the trunk? Truth be told, if I'm going anywhere longer than VIR I always rent a car anyway. :?
You guys are supposed to be talking me out of it.
- .RJ - 07-17-2007
You've already got a FWD wagon with lots of room for stuff in the garage... Just like the bobo chrome, you're all out of excuses. You know you want it
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
I need Evan in here to tell me how much of a stupid pansy-boy eurowhore I am.
- .RJ - 07-17-2007
Apoc Wrote:tell me how much of a stupid pansy-boy eurowhore I am.
You already knew this - and buying the 911 just completes it
- Beej - 07-17-2007
Because 993's are way better looking.
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
Beej Wrote:Because 993's are way better looking.
I agree with that but I have this stupid thing where every car I buy has to be newer than the last.
- Mike - 07-17-2007
Beej Wrote:Because 993's are way better looking.
probably not as good a DD though. chris doesn't like to even look at wrenches.
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
Wrenches are like chicks were in the 4th grade.
I liked to look but was afraid they had cooties.
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Re: New Game: Buying a 996 is a bad idea because... - .RJ - 07-17-2007
Back to the original post....
Apoc Wrote:His decisions have been less than stellar in the automobile department so surely it's a bad idea, right?
I'm coming around... slowly
- John - 07-17-2007
When is Melissa going to start wanting babies?
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
ummm... never? She's just as not ready as I am and vacationing with my sister and her 1 y/o the last 2 weeks reaffirmed that. I'd say we're at least 3 years out, if ever.
- John - 07-17-2007
Go for the 2-door - honestly, you really won't miss the rear doors much. And if you need to haul stuff around, use her wagon.
Your younger sister had a kid?
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
Older... younger are step-sisters.
Okay so we have John, Mike and RJ... it's definitely not a good idea.
- John - 07-17-2007
Enjoy your youth - you already have equity built into your 2nd house - you're doing well for yourself. Reward yourself, especially when you don't have any offspring responsibilities on the horizon...
- .RJ - 07-17-2007
If you buy the 996 now, you can buy a Ducati when you get your bonus at the end of the year
- Apoc - 07-17-2007
That's the hitch, I'd likely want to wait until I got my bonus in Feb to buy one.
That also brings up another point. With two bikes, the 996 would have to stay outside if I every got lazy about putting the bikes up. I'm managed to fit the cruiser on the side and the SV in the storage room, but it would be a bitch to switch it around all the time. Not that I ride anyway...