#386 of 389 Re: I liked the Rabbit better... [roadburner] by shipo

Apr 16, 2009 (9:21 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Apr 16, 2009 8:58 pm)

Funny thing, there are a few changes afoot in the Shipo household, and if one particular scenario pans out, we'll be needing a third car. Mrs. Shipo likes driving the Mazda3 i 5-Speed so much she's already decided that its her "new" car; as such, I'm poking around for a good deal on one of the few remaining MKV GTIs.
 
Best regards,
Shipo

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• roadburner (Apr 17, 2009 1:40 pm)

#387 of 389 Re: I liked the Rabbit better... [roadburner] by ahightower

Apr 17, 2009 (5:32 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Apr 16, 2009 8:58 pm)

I know the feeling. I really try to keep myself from browsing after I've made a purchase. Not that I have any regrets, but I can't stop wondering what if. I second guessed myself on passing over a really nice used 2003 Acura TL Type S, of all things, for months after I bought my '08 3i touring. Not something you'd expect to cross shop, but it was a really great car and a good deal. Gorgeous deep blue color, excellent condition. As gas prices went up, I felt affirmed. As they dropped, I felt remorse again . Then I tell myself, no, I really really love the manual transmission, wouldn't want an automatic even if it was hooked up to 270 hp. Plus the Mazda was cheaper, and the grocery bill keeps going up. Then I have to give the kids a ride somewhere and kick myself for having such a small back seat. And that's only one of many things I didn't buy. I love window shopping, and test driving, and getting something new, but the downside is the constant second guessing. I can't even quit thinking about the other COLORS of the same car! I love galaxy grey mica, but gosh darn that copper color is nice, or maybe the light blue. But that had tan interior, and I definitely wanted black. Right?... Right. Okay, no more looking. I want what I have, serenity now!

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• roadburner (Apr 17, 2009 10:58 am)

#388 of 389 Re: I liked the Rabbit better... [ahightower] by roadburner

Apr 17, 2009 (10:58 am)

Replying to: ahightower (Apr 17, 2009 5:32 am)

I love window shopping, and test driving, and getting something new, but the downside is the constant second guessing. I can't even quit thinking about the other COLORS of the same car! I love galaxy grey mica, but gosh darn that copper color is nice, or maybe the light blue. But that had tan interior, and I definitely wanted black. Right?... Right.
 
I think we were separated at birth...
 
Okay, no more looking. I want what I have, serenity now!
 
Ley me know if that works out.

#389 of 389 Re: I liked the Rabbit better... [shipo] by roadburner

Apr 17, 2009 (1:40 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Apr 16, 2009 9:21 pm)

I'm poking around for a good deal on one of the few remaining MKV GTIs.
 
Good for you!
I always say that you can never have too many entertaining cars...