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?
'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
I think you'd be dumb not to do it. How often do you use 4 seats? In those cases, would the 3 suffice?
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.
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.
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.
'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
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.
'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
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 
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I need Evan in here to tell me how much of a stupid pansy-boy eurowhore I am.
'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:tell me how much of a stupid pansy-boy eurowhore I am.
You already knew this - and buying the 911 just completes it
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Because 993's are way better looking.
2001 M5
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3
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.
'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
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.
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.
Wrenches are like chicks were in the 4th grade.
I liked to look but was afraid they had cooties.
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.beltwayauto.com/detail-2002-porsche-911-carrera-1629974.html">http://www.beltwayauto.com/detail-2002- ... 29974.html</a><!-- m -->
'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
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
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
When is Melissa going to start wanting babies?
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
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.
'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
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?
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
Older... younger are step-sisters.
Okay so we have John, Mike and RJ... it's definitely not a good idea.
'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
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... 
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
If you buy the 996 now, you can buy a Ducati when you get your bonus at the end of the year
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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...
'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
|
