Saw this on Miata.net and thought it was interesting.
What cars/motorcycles have you considered buying but decided against for reasons other than "I didn't have an extra $20k sitting around"?
For example, I would have bought a Subaru BR-Z if it weren't for my already owning a Miata. Decided I didn't need two similarly-sized/shaped sports cars and instead went the hatchback route.
Also, I would have bought an RX-8 if it weren't for the finicky motors and poor MPG.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
Would have bought a S1000RR if I hadn't already owned several inline-4 bikes.
Would have bought a MV Agusta F3 if:
-there was a dealer closer than 5 hours away
-they were on sale by the time I got my Panigale
-the fueling wasn't rough and unrefined
Would have bought an RDX, if they could tow at least 3500 lbs.
Would have bought an FG Civic Type-R or RSX-R if they were sold in the United States. They are two of the few cars that are a no-brainer buy for me.
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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I would have bought a Spec Miata/E30/Spec3 if it weren't for the expensive "spec" motors that are current or coming in the case of Spec3.
I would have bought an S2000 if it weren't for the lack of torque/weak differential/lack of race classes.
I would have bought an e36 325i for chump car if cheap SCCA IT cars weren't so available.
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
Would have bought a '99 Merc E300 TD a few years ago if they weren't all automatics.
Or
Would have bought a relatively late model BMW 120d or 320d if they existed in the states.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:I would have bought a Spec Miata/E30/Spec3 if it weren't for the expensive "spec" motors that are current or coming in the case of Spec3.
Does that happen in Spec E30 now? I'm going to laff if it has.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
.RJ Wrote:D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:I would have bought a Spec Miata/E30/Spec3 if it weren't for the expensive "spec" motors that are current or coming in the case of Spec3.
Does that happen in Spec E30 now? I'm going to laff if it has.
Not necessarily as blatant as in Spec Miata, but yes. McAvoy had a built motor in his Spec3 car apparently within the first year. :lol:
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:.RJ Wrote:D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:I would have bought a Spec Miata/E30/Spec3 if it weren't for the expensive "spec" motors that are current or coming in the case of Spec3.
Does that happen in Spec E30 now? I'm going to laff if it has.
Not necessarily as blatant as in Spec Miata, but yes. McAvoy had a built motor in his Spec3 car apparently within the first year. :lol: Seems inevitable. As soon as someone wants to win enough, someone is going to introduce built motors to a spec series. Question is, how much do they gain from that? A tenth here or there? A couple of tenths?
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
http://www.aclr8.com
I don't think it's that rare, and certianly not shocking. If you want a reliable spec or anything racer, you rebuild the motor. I mean, it's not chump car. :dunno: SE chief instructor was running a rebuilt specE30 motor 7 years ago. You just have to hope the rules don't allow for anything but stock and assume people will build to the compression and overbore limits.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
But, but, but.... they said Spec E30 was going to be DIFFERENT..... :lol:
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I would have bought a Honda if I wasn't an idiot.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
SlimKlim Wrote:I would have bought a Honda if I wasn't an idiot.
:lol:
#99 - 2000 Civic Si (Future H2 Car, Former H1 car)
IPGparts.com, AutoFair Honda, Amsoil, QuikLatch Fasteners
NASA-MA Tech Inspector (Retired)
I have bought (and sold... revolve that door, dog) a lot of shit.
I would have continued to buy (and sell) a lot of shit I dont need if I didnt buy a house two years ago.
Most notable on that list
I would have (sold my Ridgeline and) bought a B7 A4 or S4 Wagon if it weren't for being spoiled by owning a brand new Honda
And, runner up goes to a tie between an E46 M3 (so much want) and a Daytona 675 or Street Triple (fuck shit I need a motorcycle again)
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I can pretty much say that anything I really wanted and had the funds, time, and opportunity to buy...I bought.
Carpe diem, motherbitches. 90 times around if you're lucky, and maybe half of those you actually get to have fun with...then she's done. Don't waste it.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
I would have bought a Factory Five 818 if it weren't so fucking ugly.
I would have raced karts if there were a decent organizing body around
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:I would have bought a Spec Miata/E30/Spec3 if it weren't for the expensive "spec" motors that are current or coming in the case of Spec3. So racing an M3 is cheaper.....?
Nobody every claimed a spec class would'nt stop people from spending money. A spec class keeps the money from making as much of a difference.
If you're good, you can still out-drive the money 
Evan Wrote:I would have raced karts if there were a decent organizing body around oh oh good one me too!
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
BLINGMW Wrote:Evan Wrote:I would have raced karts if there were a decent organizing body around oh oh good one me too!
i can't believe nobody has solved this dilemma on the east coast yet. anybody have some investing money to toss around? :mrgreen:
i would have bought an RX8 if Mazda would stop tripping over their own dicks and either put a damn DISI engine in it or figure out how to engineer a reliable rotary. everything except the dismal reliability and crap mileage is exactly what i want in a car.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
^ Ooh that's a good one. I've always said I wanted the RX-8 body with the MS3 engine in it. I love the chassis, looks & fit and finish are pretty good, but the rotary drivetrain just does nothing for me.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
I would have bought an Apple product, if it weren't for people like Mike.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:I would have bought an Apple product, if it weren't for people like Mike.
Ditto
it's cool. i like to laugh at your misfortune.
edit: lol. i just messaged justin regarding the world needing second class tech users...
" Justin: Your message could not be delivered. Please try again later.
There was a problem sending - please try again later"
quality shit.
anyway,
i would have bought a p-car if it weren't for growing up.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
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