Tell Taylor What To Buy 2k17
#1
Hey all,
Graduation is in 4 months and I'm starting to think of what I want to do car wise. I know this is early, but I hate to be in a rush and this will take lots of thinking.

What I have:
Hopefully a good job come graduation, the Tacoma and the miata (both are paid off now)

I'm thinking about selling the Tacoma, but I think the Miata will stay, at least for now. I'm pretty much committed for a while since my gf bought me a hard top.

What I want:
I want to track something, but it doesn't look to be the miata.
I also want something that's more comfortable than a half-way lifted Tacoma or an old Miata. I have nothing to take on long trips or that seats more than 2 people.
I also would like another truck to replace the Tacoma because I want to be able to tow and drive in the snow.
Later on down the road I'd like to offroad again, but whatever I get will be a downgrade from the Tacoma most likely.

I understand not all of this is possible and I should be grateful that I have what I currently do, but I really want to change things up. Both of these cars are bad for my back and not practical at all. I've thought to sell the Tacoma, buy something to track occasionally that I could also DD some times and take on trips, and make a payment on a full size truck (doesn't have to be new. I really like mid 2000s Silverados and would love a Duramax from those years). Way into the future I'd like a buy an old Wrangler or XJ Jeep to offroad again.

Perhaps I can bite the bullet, sell the Taco, DD a Jeep, and track the Miata.

What would you guys do?
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#2
I'll sell you the Mazda3. Great DD only 43k miles. I'll even get all stock parts on before I sell it to you

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#3
So, no idea on commute, no idea on budget, no idea on anything at all except that it's new and shiney.

Uhhhhh, buy a 911. Then rub your nuts in RJ's face, to show him what he's missing.
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#4
Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?
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#5
JPolen01 Wrote:Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?

May only be 2 seats and can't tow but this is the best I can actually think of with all that.

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#6
Lol i swear I'm the only poor one here anymore
2013 Honda Fit, 1991 Mazda Miata, Princess Blanca, Mystery, 1993 Volvo 940 - sold, 2003 Mazda Protoge5 - carmax'd, 1996 BMW 328is - sold, 1996 Honda Accord - sold
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JPolen01 Wrote:Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?
Jeep SRT8, just swap wheels for off-road and track

/endthread
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#8
WRXtranceformed Wrote:
JPolen01 Wrote:Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?
Jeep SRT8, just swap wheels for off-road and track

/endthread
Not sure the only jeep ever to not get the "trail rated" badge would work well offroad.
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#9
JPolen01 Wrote:
WRXtranceformed Wrote:
JPolen01 Wrote:Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?
Jeep SRT8, just swap wheels for off-road and track

/endthread
Not sure the only jeep ever to not get the "trail rated" badge would work well offroad.
Then Brabus all of the things:
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#10
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Then Brabus all of the things:
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Hell yah.

Why do you want a track car but are unwilling to track the miata?
Current:
Glut Orange Audi S3 

Past:
Greg's FC Joey's 2015 GTI | 1997 Miata | 2002 Miata | 2016 FZ-07 | 2012 Ninja-250 | Mk6 Jetta | Mk4 Jetta VR6 | 1999 BRG Z3 | FC RX-7 | Mk4 Jetta 2.Slow | FB RX-7 5.Bro 
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#11
JPolen01 Wrote:Dude come on. In one post you said you want something to track, something to DD, something to tow your track car, something to offroad, and something comfortable. How can we possibly with with that?

Clearly he needs to just get the biggest loan any crazy bank will throw at him and buy all the vehicles and equipment that DJ and his wife have. :lol:
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#12
Okay, let me clarify.

If you had ~$8000 from selling my truck and willing to pick up a car payment and already owned a Miata, what would you buy? I'm just looking to see what everyone else would do.

I know there are a million variables, but I want to know what everyone else would do. Assuming I'm driving like 20 minutes or more to work everyday.
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#13
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Current:
Glut Orange Audi S3 

Past:
Greg's FC Joey's 2015 GTI | 1997 Miata | 2002 Miata | 2016 FZ-07 | 2012 Ninja-250 | Mk6 Jetta | Mk4 Jetta VR6 | 1999 BRG Z3 | FC RX-7 | Mk4 Jetta 2.Slow | FB RX-7 5.Bro 
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#14
I've already grown too callous to hypothesize over this shit anymore lol

I'd sell everything and kill my student loan and bicycle everywhere lmao.
2013 Honda Fit, 1991 Mazda Miata, Princess Blanca, Mystery, 1993 Volvo 940 - sold, 2003 Mazda Protoge5 - carmax'd, 1996 BMW 328is - sold, 1996 Honda Accord - sold
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#15
I'd probably turn the Miata into a z3 and find a well sorted manual v70r to daily.

....As of my current feelings in this particular moment. I'll let you know what I think in the morning.
2013 Honda Fit, 1991 Mazda Miata, Princess Blanca, Mystery, 1993 Volvo 940 - sold, 2003 Mazda Protoge5 - carmax'd, 1996 BMW 328is - sold, 1996 Honda Accord - sold
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#16
Senor_Taylor Wrote:Okay, let me clarify.

If you had ~$8000 from selling my truck and willing to pick up a car payment and already owned a Miata, what would you buy? I'm just looking to see what everyone else would do.

I know there are a million variables, but I want to know what everyone else would do. Assuming I'm driving like 20 minutes or more to work everyday.

How much of a car payment to you anticipate being able to take on? That's a huge variable. $350 a month? $250 a month? $800 a month? (I once got a guy bought, when I worked at the dealership, for $961/month for a new WRX).
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#17
I couldn't tell you. I'm sure I could swing $500 a month, which is my current rent anyway.
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i 1983 BMW 320i  The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i  | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 
1995 Ford Windstar 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 
1989 BMW 325i Vert 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
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#18
New Canyon or Colorado. New Miata. 5.0 Mustang. C6 Vette. There's too many options with your wish list since you have multiple vehicle types
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium

Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
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#19
sell Tacoma, sell shitty Miata, buy Economy Car DD, I'd say Prius but it would be too logical to buy the best appliance to be an appliance.
$500 car payment toward fun car, Base C5 is easily in that territory, GTO, Boxster, FRS/GT86, Mustang, NC miata, etc.
Save up $3-4k over a couple years for the nicest XJ you can find.

You're welcome.
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#20
Keep the miata and track it, its disposable.

Buy a nice E90 335/M3, B8 S4, etc to daily drive.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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