What should I do?!
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From: Dana Point, CA
Greg-
Your quandry is difficult to assess. How much $ do you want to spend? Is the Runner paid off? How important is insurance prices? How important is it for you to have a nice car to commute in? Do you own your own house? Are there other things (a wedding, early retirement, parents 50th wedding anniversary) that you need to be saving for? Etc. Etc.
That's a lot, but I would consider all that and more before I could givve you any insight that I would deem meaningful.
If it were me (in my circumstances which may be the exact opposite of yours), and the runner was paid off, I would look at buying a 2 or three year old accord or civic. The big chunck of depreciation is already out of these cars. I would then drive it into the ground as long as weather permits. They're not expensive to insure, run forever, and have cheap maintenance.
super stylish?? no. But then you asked about a car for commuting. that to me is more appliance like and less an emotional decision.
Your quandry is difficult to assess. How much $ do you want to spend? Is the Runner paid off? How important is insurance prices? How important is it for you to have a nice car to commute in? Do you own your own house? Are there other things (a wedding, early retirement, parents 50th wedding anniversary) that you need to be saving for? Etc. Etc.
That's a lot, but I would consider all that and more before I could givve you any insight that I would deem meaningful.
If it were me (in my circumstances which may be the exact opposite of yours), and the runner was paid off, I would look at buying a 2 or three year old accord or civic. The big chunck of depreciation is already out of these cars. I would then drive it into the ground as long as weather permits. They're not expensive to insure, run forever, and have cheap maintenance.
super stylish?? no. But then you asked about a car for commuting. that to me is more appliance like and less an emotional decision.
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Greg,
Why would you want or need a 3rd vehicle? Two well-chosen ones ought to cover all your needs, so it sounds like maybe the 4Runner isn't cutting it for you anymore. Remember, having numerous vehicles sounds fun, but it also means more time/$ spent on cleaning, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, etc. I recently downsized from 4 to 2 motorcycles, and did so in part b/c maintaining and cleaning all of them became a burden.
I think a quiet, comfortable AWD vehicle w/ an automatic would be a good complement to the S2000. MDX, X5, RX300, etc. or one of the Euro wagons. I find myself driving my Tundra (which is an awesome truck) to work more often than expected b/c it's so comfortable and stress relieving...how much driving fun can you have in bumper-to-bumper traffic, anyway?
Why would you want or need a 3rd vehicle? Two well-chosen ones ought to cover all your needs, so it sounds like maybe the 4Runner isn't cutting it for you anymore. Remember, having numerous vehicles sounds fun, but it also means more time/$ spent on cleaning, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, etc. I recently downsized from 4 to 2 motorcycles, and did so in part b/c maintaining and cleaning all of them became a burden.
I think a quiet, comfortable AWD vehicle w/ an automatic would be a good complement to the S2000. MDX, X5, RX300, etc. or one of the Euro wagons. I find myself driving my Tundra (which is an awesome truck) to work more often than expected b/c it's so comfortable and stress relieving...how much driving fun can you have in bumper-to-bumper traffic, anyway?
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Avoid that Audi! (you knew I'd say that, didn't you?). I know you hate the looks of the WRX, but I drove it yesterday and LOVE it, even convinced my friend Dave, the infamous Explorer owner, to buy it (we're off to sign papers in a few minutes)! Man, that thing is a BLAST to drive, and the looks even grew on me a little...
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Originally posted by someone who hates Audis
...even convinced my friend Dave, the infamous Explorer owner, to buy it...
...even convinced my friend Dave, the infamous Explorer owner, to buy it...
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From: North Richland Hills, TX
Originally posted by Gregg
So, he's going from representing F.E.C.A.L. to driving a car that looks like sh*t? At least he'll still be able to keep up appearances (might need to upgrade his choice in beer however).
So, he's going from representing F.E.C.A.L. to driving a car that looks like sh*t? At least he'll still be able to keep up appearances (might need to upgrade his choice in beer however).
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From: Boulder
BMW 325Xi Wagon...
The A4 is about to be replaced, but not the wagon yet.
The WRX is just too ugly, small and is finished like an econo-box. I think the Outback wagon at $20K makes a better stablemate to the S2000 anyway.
You have your S2K for ultimate play, so the Bimmer can be the luxo-utility-sportwagon. Should be obtainable for just about $31K if you watch the expensive options...
The A4 is about to be replaced, but not the wagon yet.
The WRX is just too ugly, small and is finished like an econo-box. I think the Outback wagon at $20K makes a better stablemate to the S2000 anyway.
You have your S2K for ultimate play, so the Bimmer can be the luxo-utility-sportwagon. Should be obtainable for just about $31K if you watch the expensive options...
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xviper, I am 29, and groovy is a groovy word Interesting pickup line Kidding.
How else would one describe the Insight? Different, cool, blah blah
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"And GROOVY looking to"?
Interesting pickup line Kidding. How else would one describe the Insight? Different, cool, blah blah
[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
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"And GROOVY looking to"?
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Greg,
I found your dreamcar!!! It's classified as a truck since the back seats can be removed but has the comfort of an automobile. The 2002 model really looks hot and is quite unique! Enjoy!
the perfect dudemobile
I found your dreamcar!!! It's classified as a truck since the back seats can be removed but has the comfort of an automobile. The 2002 model really looks hot and is quite unique! Enjoy!
the perfect dudemobile