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06-23-2005, 09:03 AM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
I really like the new mustang. Didn't realize they were $30k.
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#42
06-23-2005, 09:16 AM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
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I really like the new mustang. Didn't realize they were $30k. [/ QUOTE ] It seems insanely cheap over here that would be the same as an average family car a Ford Mondeo (not sure you have them) or a very basic 3 series BMW (old shape). There are meant to be plans to bring the mustang over here be interesting to see how it does cos I suspect the costs will be much higher here. My annual insurance is in the region of $2,200 annually which goes to show how screwed the exchange rate is as well as how much more we pay over here for stuff.
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#44
06-23-2005, 01:46 PM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, alright. We got 411 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper Edelbrock intakes, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some [censored]' muscle.
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#45
06-23-2005, 01:46 PM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
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I have never learned to drive a stick. [/ QUOTE ] I would recommend learning to drive stick before going all-out on your dream car. Once you get good at it, you'll appreciate the car much more with a stickshift - you're just so much more in tune with the car. I would recommend getting a cheap stickshift that's reasonably fun to drive but sort of a beater. Start saving money and learn how to drive it for all its worth. By then, if you are still crazy for that Mustang, it'll be easier to find a slightly used one, you'll be able to put down more of the payment upfront, and you'll appreciate it much more.
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#46
06-23-2005, 02:25 PM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
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[ QUOTE ] I have never learned to drive a stick. [/ QUOTE ] I would recommend learning to drive stick before going all-out on your dream car. Once you get good at it, you'll appreciate the car much more with a stickshift - you're just so much more in tune with the car. I would recommend getting a cheap stickshift that's reasonably fun to drive but sort of a beater. Start saving money and learn how to drive it for all its worth. By then, if you are still crazy for that Mustang, it'll be easier to find a slightly used one, you'll be able to put down more of the payment upfront, and you'll appreciate it much more. [/ QUOTE ] Yes. Yes. Yes. Do this.
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#47
06-23-2005, 02:37 PM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
Get the car.
Don't worry about buying it new and driving right through the value of it — if you plan on keeping the car for a reasonable amount of time (say 5 years) then you'll be just fine. You're not buying it as an investment anyway, but you won't screw yourself if keep the car a few years after the loan is paid. Get the stick. It'll be worth it. Unless you live on a steep incline or drive in heavy traffic on a daily basis. If so, never get a stick. Also, it could obviously be a limiting factor if you end up with medical limitations as a result of your accident. Good luck. Black? Not that cool.
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#48
06-23-2005, 02:51 PM
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Re: Should I get my Dream Car?
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I am 30 and my father died at 60, I would hate to think that half my life is over at this point. [/ QUOTE ] [joke] That's just because he found out that his son was gay. [/joke] ~D
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#49
06-24-2005, 01:53 PM
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Solution to the Problem
I have the solution.
When I am able to drive again, I will rent a Ford Mustang for the weekend and then I can decide if this is Something that I absolutely can not live with out. Chances are it will be something that I can in fact do without. Steve
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