+- Madison Motorsports (https://forum.mmsports.org)
+-- Forum: Madison Motorsports (https://forum.mmsports.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=3)
+--- Forum: Lounge (https://forum.mmsports.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=6)
+--- Thread: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) (/showthread.php?tid=11500)
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - JPolen01 - 09-10-2019
(09-10-2019, 06:17 AM)Sully Wrote: Longevity? Do diesels still last longer than gas motors (more miles) or are they about even now
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
I think the cost of ownership outweighs the longevity benefit. I have a friend in the commercial landscaping business who was in charge of his companies fleet (80+ vehicles) and they were switching back to gas trucks, even 250s/350s because they are cheap to maintain. Even big companies like Brightview (acquired Brickman) are moving to gassers.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - HAULN-SS - 09-10-2019
Are you guys factoring in resale value? At least in the 3/4 ton market which I am currently shopping it is amazing how stupid the 3-8 year old truck market is. I will definitely lose more on my ATS than I will on the truck over the same length of ownership.
WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Senor_Taylor - 09-10-2019
Yeah, on modern trucks I feel like the rest of the car will fall apart or be trashed before the motor goes.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - JPolen01 - 09-10-2019
We are not talking about 3/4 ton. We are talking about diesel f150s, dodge 1500s and colorados.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - .RJ - 09-10-2019
(09-10-2019, 08:12 AM)JPolen01 Wrote: We are not talking about 3/4 ton. We are talking about diesel f150s, dodge 1500s and colorados.
I want to play I has a tiny oil burner
WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - D_Eclipse9916 - 09-10-2019
(09-10-2019, 08:12 AM)JPolen01 Wrote: We are not talking about 3/4 ton. We are talking about diesel f150s, dodge 1500s and colorados.
+1, for resale value alone I would never buy a 3/4 or 1 ton without a diesel in today’s environment.
I sold my 3/4 ton after 8 years and 90k miles for $4k less than I bought it for. Just an excuse to buy another highly depreciating asset!
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - .RJ - 09-10-2019
(09-09-2019, 04:59 PM)Jake Wrote:(09-09-2019, 04:23 PM).RJ Wrote:(09-09-2019, 03:51 PM)Apoc Wrote:(09-09-2019, 03:30 PM)D_Eclipse9916 Wrote: No one call tell your wife with a kid what to do, surprised the guys with wive’s and kids think they are any different.
Pretty sure most everyone spoke of personal experience and not telling his wife what to do.
This is why you shouldn't let them work... they don't have their own money to make bad decisions!
(That's obviously a joke.)
I have no idea how you drive a honda pilot in the kitchen
The Real Time AWD is very helpful for navigating all those stairs though.
I'm sure the power adjustable pedals are good for getting a good barefoot driving position, too.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - .RJ - 09-20-2019
Getting info from car dealers seems to be like pulling teeth. Getting photos takes days. Asking them to get the service history is all "oh come on down its a great car, 13,000 point inspection!". Its on the carfax assholes, call them and get the fucking records sent over. You have email. Or the fax /office space.
Fuck.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Goodspeed - 09-20-2019
I lol'd
![[Image: 400867961-17278.jpg]](https://www.workfront.com/sites/default/files/imported/400867961-17278.jpg)
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Tyler.M - 06-20-2020
I got my bike, I got my reliable daily. Now I want something fun. I've been out of the car shopping game for so long now, I've realized that my tastes from 8 years ago are now like....really really old. Here's what I'm looking for:
1: Reliable
2: I can auto-cross/track day it and learn how to drive properly (finally).
3: Aftermarket is decent.
4: Fairly easy to work on without specialized equipment.
5: Under 12k.
I'm thinking a nice NB Miata or something but... Is it still the ONLY answer though? Its hard to believe that meme is still relevant now just like it was in college. I love s2000's and have obsessed over them for years but it's not going to be in my budget.
I don't care number of doors or seats but I'd like right wheel drive or AWD and I'd like to row my own gears.
WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Sijray21 - 06-20-2020
Aren't they though?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/link/273696585
Maximizing the budget there, but I'd lean toward a nice, well-sorted NB miata
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Tyler.M - 06-20-2020
(06-20-2020, 02:51 PM)Sijray21 Wrote: Aren't they though?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/link/273696585
Maximizing the budget there, but I'd lean toward a nice, well-sorted NB miata
That's salvage though which is unfortunate.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Sijray21 - 06-20-2020
(06-20-2020, 03:41 PM)Tyler.M Wrote: That's salvage though which is unfortunate.
Whoops, I didn't see that.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Senor_Taylor - 06-20-2020
FIESTA ST
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=553632114&zip=22182&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D22182%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DFIESTA%26makeCodeList%3DFORD%26searchRadius%3D50%26trimCodeList%3DFIESTA%257CST%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=FIESTA&makeCodeList=FORD&searchRadius=50&trimCodeList=FIESTA%7CST&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=FIESTA&clickType=listing
Can be had cheaper. I just picked the first one I saw.
These make 300 lb-ft of torque with an engine mount, intake, catback, and intercooler.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Tyler.M - 06-20-2020
(06-20-2020, 05:48 PM)Senor_Taylor Wrote: FIESTA ST
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=553632114&zip=22182&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D22182%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DFIESTA%26makeCodeList%3DFORD%26searchRadius%3D50%26trimCodeList%3DFIESTA%257CST%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=FIESTA&makeCodeList=FORD&searchRadius=50&trimCodeList=FIESTA%7CST&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=FIESTA&clickType=listing
Can be had cheaper. I just picked the first one I saw.
These make 300 lb-ft of torque with an engine mount, intake, catback, and intercooler.
Wrong wheel drive though. Maybe I'd be convinced if I drove one. Also, what is fords reliability like now? I know Jake sold his F150 because of issues that couldnt be resolved by the dealer.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Senor_Taylor - 06-20-2020
(06-20-2020, 06:32 PM)Tyler.M Wrote:I wouldn't look at Jake's F150 thing as anything to base the vehicle from. Very unique situation imo. Mine is at 70k miles of pushing 40 more hp than stock and doesn't miss a beat. Drive mine some time.(06-20-2020, 05:48 PM)Senor_Taylor Wrote: FIESTA ST
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=553632114&zip=22182&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D22182%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DFIESTA%26makeCodeList%3DFORD%26searchRadius%3D50%26trimCodeList%3DFIESTA%257CST%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=FIESTA&makeCodeList=FORD&searchRadius=50&trimCodeList=FIESTA%7CST&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=FIESTA&clickType=listing
Can be had cheaper. I just picked the first one I saw.
These make 300 lb-ft of torque with an engine mount, intake, catback, and intercooler.
Wrong wheel drive though. Maybe I'd be convinced if I drove one. Also, what is fords reliability like now? I know Jake sold his F150 because of issues that couldnt be resolved by the dealer.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - D_Eclipse9916 - 06-21-2020
C5 non Z06? $8k and throw some nice wheels, exhaust and SKF wheel bearings on it. T-top for daily driving. Do a “STU” scca build for autox; would be a hell of a fun street car.
I can’t harp on this enough, my C5 was easier to drive in traffic and everyday than my e92 m3.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Scott - 06-21-2020
(06-20-2020, 02:49 PM)Tyler.M Wrote: I'm thinking a nice NB Miata or something but... Is it still the ONLY answer though? Its hard to believe that meme is still relevant now just like it was in college.
If you are interested in a NB Miata that needs some love, let me know. Build it the way you want
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Senor_Taylor - 06-21-2020
(06-21-2020, 08:19 PM)Scott Wrote:(06-20-2020, 02:49 PM)Tyler.M Wrote: I'm thinking a nice NB Miata or something but... Is it still the ONLY answer though? Its hard to believe that meme is still relevant now just like it was in college.
If you are interested in a NB Miata that needs some love, let me know. Build it the way you want
If you buy an NB, Tyler, I'll forgive you for butchering the Miata Is Always The Answer thing.
RE: WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions) - Kaan - 06-22-2020
As soon as you say RWD and in the $10k range you have to say miata. 3-4 years ago you could have added S2k (first two years) to it, but they are going up in price these days.
generally i would discourage anyone from getting into tracking with a AWD car. right wheel drive or wrong wheel drive, they both identify flaws and the AWD will cover them up to a point where an accident is usually catastrophic.