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Replying to: corvette (Jun 24, 2009 7:52 pm) The TSX was underwhelming to me when I got the Accord, I test drove it and it felt the same to me, except for a little more cramped. Its main attractions were the extra gear and better tire size. I decided it wasn't worth $10k to me at the time. That vehicle was never on the short list. The Lexus seems to be going in the opposite direction of where I want to be. I am pretty proficient as far as backyard mechanics go and I have a house with a garage, so that's another thumbs up. I feel comfortable with wrenching on the small BMWs through the end of the E46s and parts availability seems fine. I have also noticed a lot of 944s popping up lately, I am sure with "deferred maintenance" issues. That could be fun as well. I don't mind sweat equity.
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Yes, I have traded in too many times in past 20 years and now will stick with my 4 year old Sentra. Step 1 of "Carbuying Anonymous", admit you are powerless over new cars and ... Or, just simply realize it is not worth it and keep the buggy  running as my grandparents did in the Depression and WW2. And parents did in 70s/80s recessions.
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Keep the Accord and get something fun to play with on the side.. (wait, is this marriage counseling?). You'll never find something practical to commute in, that you'll love... unless you want to commute in an M5.. The Accord is perfect for that.. I'm guessing that you thought the stickshift would turn your commuter drone into a fun car... I made the same mistake..
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 24, 2009 8:20 pm) |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 25, 2009 2:37 am) Or a Corvette - my 'practical commuter' for 2+ years. Quite reasonable gas mileage, even! Loved it. Or [ at a significantly lower price point ] a G8 GT = my current 'hobby' & Daily Driver... Love it. - Ray Dropped a couple of MPG moving to the G8 GT - oh, well... |
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 24, 2009 7:26 pm) Do I owe you an "I told you so"? ;b
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 25, 2009 2:37 am) I still think the manual helps; I can't imagine having an automatic to drive on that commute. I would fall asleep on my drive in and kill myself. I end up driving a lot of different cars for work and the Lexus ES350 took the cake. I think if they just turned down the bed a little and left a mint on my seat, I would be sleeping like a baby. At the same time, I know this can be taken to extremes. When I was doing a lot of HPDEs, I was pretty happy to get back into the Contour or the old Accord as opposed to driving the nervous, over-tired, rigid-suspended "weekend race vehicle" back to San Jose from Buttonwillow or Willow Springs. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 25, 2009 8:05 am) Do I owe you an "I told you so"? ;b I think you might have still been in the honeymoon phase with yours when I got mine. Like I said, there really isn't anything wrong with it, its totally serviceable for its intended purpose, its just as interesting as a box of rocks to drive.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 25, 2009 2:52 pm) |
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Replying to: michaell (Jun 24, 2009 5:37 am) Join the club; here's the June fleet service update: 1975 2002- Leaking transmission cooler line turned out to actually be a dying radiator. Will install an upgraded radiator along with a new fan and shroud when time and budget permit. Until then it will just sit, giving our house a kind of "Yuppie Appalachia" vibe. 1995 318ti- Noisy idler pulley just cropped up yesterday. I'll fix it myself this weekend for  $40. 1999 Wrangler- Left turn signal blinks fast as if a bulb was out. Cleaned all grounds and replaced multifunction column shift. No joy, though I may have finally traced it to a bad socket. Currently loaned to a friend who needs a car while his wife's Taurus is in the shop. 2004 X3- Oil and coolant service came due. Total at dealer: $117 2007 Mazdaspeed 3- 40,000 mile service. Total at dealer: $69 At this point I'm afraid to even start the 1996 Speed Triple...
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