12-11-2012, 12:44 AM
So give me your thoughts and opinions please MM.
Jess (the wife) got tired of the Element, so we got her the E46 <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.mmsports.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10446&start=20">viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10446&start=20</a><!-- l -->
This makes the Element available for me to DD, and leaves me with 3 vehicles with the 2002 and my moto (DR200).
I really hate to be doing this, but I cannot find much of a reason to keep the 2002.
The Element has really served us well and I don't dislike driving it since it's a 5spd and beats the 2002 in most any contest.
Element: Acceleration, handling, hauling stuff, safety, ergonomics, stereo system, reliability, snow driving, cruise control, A/C and heat, running over zombies, doesn't complain when it's poorly serviced or washed.
What's the 2002 have over the Element? Um... it's unique. I like driving it more, shifts more smoothly than any 5-spd I've ever driven, I prefer spinning up rear tires instead of front in the rain, should be able to survive EMP, slightly better fuel economy for my daily commute (~30 vs ~24).
That being said, I'm a practical guy. I don't really care about looks, a DD is a DD, and I'm married with kids so I'm not exactly cruising Williamson RD for chicks all that often (more would fit in the Element FWIW). I have a moto for nice days and don't need or really even want a "weekend car" taking up half my garage and demanding what thin remainder of attention I have.
I *would* however like to get back on track next season. So my options are:
1) Do nothing. Cheapest option, leaves more $ for whiskey or a new house.
2) List and sell the 2002 potentially for what I have in it, which would at least make my inner bean-counter happy about the successful no-cost 2yr DDing of a car that's older than me. Free up some $ for... :dunno: anyone want to split a Spec Racer Ford for next season? Seriously, I should not attempt to afford it myself.
3) Turn the 2002 into a trackable car and start instructing again? Instructing didn't really do much for me, but it's better than doing nothing. Maybe $1500 worth of suspension, brake refresh, seats and exhaust... but it's still a noodle of a chassis.
Shouldn't I at least TRY option 2?
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Jess (the wife) got tired of the Element, so we got her the E46 <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.mmsports.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10446&start=20">viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10446&start=20</a><!-- l -->
This makes the Element available for me to DD, and leaves me with 3 vehicles with the 2002 and my moto (DR200).
I really hate to be doing this, but I cannot find much of a reason to keep the 2002.
The Element has really served us well and I don't dislike driving it since it's a 5spd and beats the 2002 in most any contest. Element: Acceleration, handling, hauling stuff, safety, ergonomics, stereo system, reliability, snow driving, cruise control, A/C and heat, running over zombies, doesn't complain when it's poorly serviced or washed.
What's the 2002 have over the Element? Um... it's unique. I like driving it more, shifts more smoothly than any 5-spd I've ever driven, I prefer spinning up rear tires instead of front in the rain, should be able to survive EMP, slightly better fuel economy for my daily commute (~30 vs ~24).
That being said, I'm a practical guy. I don't really care about looks, a DD is a DD, and I'm married with kids so I'm not exactly cruising Williamson RD for chicks all that often (more would fit in the Element FWIW). I have a moto for nice days and don't need or really even want a "weekend car" taking up half my garage and demanding what thin remainder of attention I have.
I *would* however like to get back on track next season. So my options are:
1) Do nothing. Cheapest option, leaves more $ for whiskey or a new house.
2) List and sell the 2002 potentially for what I have in it, which would at least make my inner bean-counter happy about the successful no-cost 2yr DDing of a car that's older than me. Free up some $ for... :dunno: anyone want to split a Spec Racer Ford for next season? Seriously, I should not attempt to afford it myself.
3) Turn the 2002 into a trackable car and start instructing again? Instructing didn't really do much for me, but it's better than doing nothing. Maybe $1500 worth of suspension, brake refresh, seats and exhaust... but it's still a noodle of a chassis.
Shouldn't I at least TRY option 2?
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