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15425 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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I just love cars, and hav esince I was a little kid. I had a subscription to Car and Driver and Motor trend when I was 10, if that gives a clue. I have had an assortment of cars over the years, but continue looking no matter how recently I bought. I don't usually buy right away, but keep looking anyway. It's part hobby, part addiction, but I will look at anything, anywhere. I usually get fixated on one thing for a while, until the next set of wheels catches my eye. If NJ didn't have a 6% sales tax, and rediculous DMV and insurance fees (and I had more garage space), I would probably have a revolving door of odd wheels going most of the time. My wife woldn't appreciate it, but I consider that her failing, not mine!
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I recently tallyed up our purchases and came to a grand total of 34 cars in 9 years. I think I am addicted to car shopping period. I get excited when coworkers are looking for cars because I get to help them look and give them advice. I defintely need a cheaper hobby. For anyone who is interested here is my list .. in no particular order. 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo 1990 Toyota Tercel 1982 Toyota Tercel SR5 1987 Toyota Celica GTS 1987 & 1988 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS 1997 Toyota RAV4 2 door 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT 1989 Honda Civic wagon 1993 Honda Civic EX coupe 1996 Honda Civic EX sedan 1998 Honda Civic EX sedan (2) 2000 Honda Civic SI's (2) 2002 Honda Civic SI's 2003 Honda Civic SI 1991 Honda Accord EX sedan 1992 Honda Accord EX sedan 1999 Honda Accord EX sedan 2001 Honda Accord EX V6 coupe 2003 Honda Accord EX-L coupe 2004 Honda Accord EX-L sedan 2004 Honda Odyssey EX-RES 1993 Acura Vigor 1990 Acura Integra 1991 Acura Integra 1992 Acura Integra 1994 Acura Integra 1995 Lexus GS300 1994 Lexus LS400 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1997 Dodge Dakota 2001 Mazda Protege ES
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I'm also the designated car man in the office (and neighborhood). Many people know to talk to me before they do something, or I get mad at them. I have actually gone with a few people to negotiate the deal, or at least help out (somewhere between a third base coach and voice of reason). And man, do I love those test drive coupons. Get some pretty good stuff that way. |
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| About time you arrived Mathias. We've been expecting you. | |
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or does it drive other people nuts when people ask for advice about what to buy and how much to pay and then go out and finance a used Explorer Sport for 66 months  $500 per month (true story)?
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I learned a long time ago that you can't protect people from themselves. I offer advice and/or assistance, and if they choose to ignore it, more power to them. Just don't complain to me later on about your crappy car or unaffordable payments.
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CCB syndrome or does this make sense? I have a 04 EX-L Accord right now. I can buy a 97 Infiniti I30 for $4,000. Does it make sense to trade/sell the Accord for this car and save approximately $15,000 or should I keep the Accord and try to hang on to it for 10 years? The Accord is undoubtedly safer and gets better gas mileage. The insurance will probably be a wash .. the Accord is only $250 every 6 months. But is the Accord $15,000 safer and more economical than a nice, clean I30? So is this common sense or CCB syndrome? I should note that we will still have a 2004 Ody to use for family duty and a 03 Civic Si for commuter duty. The Accord is used for trips when one of us have the baby or short trips around town. The I30 would take the Accord's spot and be used for the same purposes.
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probably CCB, although wether you save money depends on how reliable the i30 is. At this point, you will probably be better of fin the long run by keeping the Accord for 10 years, instead of buying another car every 1-2 years. But, that would be much less fun. |
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My name is Mathias and I'm a Chronic Car Buyer. (Hi Mathias) OTOH, compared to some of you nutcases, I'm downright reasonable. Anonymousposts, I knew you were bad, but FIVE recent Civic Si's??? Why, I haven't bought a car in 7 whole months! Ta -m
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