Is It My Turn Now?

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Because it's something to talk about besides Avalanche/Volt/job/moving/Jeep/redfin/etc/etc... [/quote]

You forgot Attic.

[Monochrome]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Yea, buying a new car year after year is not economically feasible unless its some 1 off, low production exotic. Even then its a gamble.[/quote]

There’s no cheap way to drive 40-50k miles a year. I’m still trying to figure it out but it’s still cheaper than living in Philly.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Monochrome""]There’s no cheap way to drive 40-50k miles a year. I’m still trying to figure it out but it’s still cheaper than living in Philly.[/quote]

Honda Fit. $18k new, 4 doors, great on gas, reliable. Buy one a couple years old and you're set. Should last you 5 years at your mileage needs. Then trade in or sell.

[Chris GTO TT]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Because it's something to talk about besides Avalanche/Volt/job/moving/Jeep/redfin/etc/etc... [/quote]

Yes I didn't make the list

[Monochrome]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Honda Fit. $18k new, 4 doors, great on gas, reliable. Buy one a couple years old and you're set. Should last you 5 years at your mileage needs. Then trade in or sell.[/quote]

No..... :d isdain: 4-5 years puts me over 250k miles.... They don’t have warranties for that kind of milage.

Tried that logic with the Mazda 2. Lost my ass trading that car in and there was one snow storm that gave me issues. Remember I have to be to work no matter what the conditions.

Also, no HP, no fun, not comfortable, lower crash test ratings, gas mileage isn’t *that* much better.... Again I’m at a point in my life where I can afford a nicer car and done my time with cheap junk.

Besides.... The Honda Fit anyone would want isn’t 18k ignoring the fact that no one wants a Honda Fit.

[Jeff V.]

Have you asked Ryan about some mudflaps for it yet? Hopefully Aaron already has that ball rolling too.

[Monochrome]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Have you asked Ryan about some mudflaps for it yet? Hopefully Aaron already has that ball rolling too.[/quote]

I’ve been away too long. Missing something here.

Noticed his new name.

[aaronatstate]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Have you asked Ryan about some mudflaps for it yet? Hopefully Aaron already has that ball rolling too.[/quote]

Debating taking the ones on the ST off, but I'm just going to get new ones. Already talked with CA Chris about it :ick:

First is a short throw shifter though (I threw out my old stock parts, so I can't reuse the one I have in the ST :mad .

I did take out my yellow led fog light bulbs, roof rack, and weather tech mats.

[Jeff V.]

I’ve been away too long. Missing something here.

It started around post 33 and snowballed into Ryan trying to justify having bright red Freightliner sized mud flaps on a street car

https://bawcforums.org/vbb/showthread.p ... aps&page=4

[Monochrome]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]It started around post 33 and snowballed into Ryan trying to justify having bright red Freightliner sized mud flaps on a street car

https://bawcforums.org/vbb/showthread.p ... aps&page=4[/quote]

poor Ryan

[alienviking]

If I had to drive 40-50K miles a year I would either change jobs.. move.. or shoot myself.

[Chris95RT]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Because it's something to talk about besides Avalanche/Volt/job/moving/Jeep/redfin/etc/etc... [/quote]

I blame Chris #1 for the mess we're in.

[Jeff V.]

Are socialist furriners even allowed to have guns?

[aaronatstate]

Well just bought a set of Michelin's for it. Should be here Monday. We're supposed to have wintry mix Thurs/Fri, so the Michelin Super Sports probably wont be good

[alienviking]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Are socialist furriners even allowed to have guns? [/quote]

Haven't you heard? Norwegians are somehow on Trump's Goodie Goodie list...

[vr4]

[quote=""alienviking""]If I had to drive 40-50K miles a year I would either change jobs.. move.. or shoot myself.[/quote]

Fuckin truth

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Monochrome""]No..... :d isdain: 4-5 years puts me over 250k miles.... They don’t have warranties for that kind of milage.

Tried that logic with the Mazda 2. Lost my ass trading that car in and there was one snow storm that gave me issues. Remember I have to be to work no matter what the conditions.

Also, no HP, no fun, not comfortable, lower crash test ratings, gas mileage isn’t *that* much better.... Again I’m at a point in my life where I can afford a nicer car and deserve it.

Besides.... The Honda Fit anyone would want isn’t 18k ignoring the fact that no one wants a Honda Fit. [/quote]

Wants vs needs. That is the difference. You need an economical and reliable car. You want a hot rod. I get it, but you are paying for the difference. That difference is what you wont see accumulate in your bank account.

Bad weather is bad weather. You may have awd, but if the conditions are bad enough, there is no plowing your way through stopped traffic. Most organizations understand this.

[Chris GTO TT]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Have you asked Ryan about some mudflaps for it yet? Hopefully Aaron already has that ball rolling too.[/quote]I already pointed him in the right direction. Same ones we have on the Outback

[quote=""Chris95RT""]I blame Chris #1 for the mess we're in.[/quote]

[Monochrome]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Wants vs needs. That is the difference. You need an economical and reliable car. You want a hot rod. I get it, but you are paying for the difference. That difference is what you wont see accumulate in your bank account.[/quote]

Exactly. I’m finally at a point where I can afford the car I want.

[Monochrome]

[quote=""alienviking""]If I had to drive 40-50K miles a year I would either change jobs.. move.. or shoot myself.[/quote]

I’m not living in the city nor am I get a job out by where I live that pays what I make. There’s far worse to deal with in life than commuting.