#8778842 - 09/01/16 12:18 PM
Anyone gone back to basics?
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Debating if going back to a barebones car like a simple 5 speed hatchback that I don't give a fuck about as primary mode of transportation is a good idea.
Not out of necessity, it's more for "simplification" than anything (not worrying about parking, depreciation, rust, washing it, et). I guess worst case if I don't like it I can always upgrade 
what does csi think? (Anyone interested in a clean TL?) 
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#8778966 - 09/01/16 01:48 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
[Re: Euphoricuck]
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Drives sought after german sports cars, lol basics.
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#8778969 - 09/01/16 01:51 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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The Postman
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I just went the opposite of basic.
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#8778987 - 09/01/16 02:01 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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fatso
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This for me. I mean, I'd care a little bit if I got door dinged or whatever, but not enough to do anything about it. It's just a car.
Haven't really had a car that I cared about since the Volvo - it's been pretty great.
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#8779038 - 09/01/16 02:42 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
[Re: TheRealCSnapper]
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with a little one on the way, are you not "concerned about safety" like most people our age becoming parents
or are you gonna raise the little one pure russian style?
I try not to think about that, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned.
I don't want to fall into the trap of buying up a false sense of security via car safety tho.
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#8779061 - 09/01/16 02:55 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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TheRealCSnapper
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with a little one on the way, are you not "concerned about safety" like most people our age becoming parents
or are you gonna raise the little one pure russian style? I try not to think about that, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned. I don't want to fall into the trap of buying up a false sense of security via car safety tho.
lol i'm not suggesting you get a armoured SUV, but are you not a least bit concerned with a "basic vehicle" from a safety & comfort perspective?
or are you only talking about "your" car, and not the family car??
i don't see you as the type to go stupid buying dumb shit like wipes warmer (which i was told is a waste of money) but I also see you as the type of guy to give your kids a better life than you had. no??
and yes to the Volvo SUV
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#8779075 - 09/01/16 03:11 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Since I had the 96 hatch, my daily drivers have all been run of the mill cars. I had a 96 Maxima and then a 06 Mazda3, which I still have. My wife has had a 02 Accord sedan and a 13 Odyssey. No plans to change any of them in the near future.
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#8779116 - 09/01/16 04:09 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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#8779158 - 09/01/16 05:19 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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JEFFOS
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I'm just going to leave this right here.  this too 
New jag looks great only problem is it's a jag
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#8779167 - 09/01/16 05:45 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Just A Troll
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Debating if going back to a barebones car like a simple 5 speed hatchback that I don't give a fuck about as primary mode of transportation is a good idea. Not out of necessity, it's more for "simplification" than anything (not worrying about parking, depreciation, rust, washing it, et). I guess worst case if I don't like it I can always upgrade what does csi think? (Anyone interested in a clean TL?)
you don't need to get back to basics you're a 4%er :
Earning xxx would put you in the top 4% of white millennial men with an advanced degree.
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#8779202 - 09/01/16 06:20 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Debating if going back to a barebones car like a simple 5 speed hatchback that I don't give a fuck about as primary mode of transportation is a good idea. Not out of necessity, it's more for "simplification" than anything (not worrying about parking, depreciation, rust, washing it, et). I guess worst case if I don't like it I can always upgrade what does csi think? (Anyone interested in a clean TL?) you don't need to get back to basics you're a 4%er : Earning xxx would put you in the top 4% of white millennial men with an advanced degree.
It's not about money...and yes I am a 4%'er (how is that relevant?)
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#8779206 - 09/01/16 06:26 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
[Re: TheRealCSnapper]
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with a little one on the way, are you not "concerned about safety" like most people our age becoming parents
or are you gonna raise the little one pure russian style? I try not to think about that, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned. I don't want to fall into the trap of buying up a false sense of security via car safety tho. lol i'm not suggesting you get a armoured SUV, but are you not a least bit concerned with a "basic vehicle" from a safety & comfort perspective? or are you only talking about "your" car, and not the family car?? i don't see you as the type to go stupid buying dumb shit like wipes warmer (which i was told is a waste of money) but I also see you as the type of guy to give your kids a better life than you had. no?? and yes to the Volvo SUV
It's mostly for "my car". I am looking to drive a piece of shit until my company thing gets up off the ground (not for a while). Was thinking of getting my wife something bigger (safety y0) since she will be hauling the kid(s) around.
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#8779208 - 09/01/16 06:33 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Still driving 06 that is starting to rust and I couldnt care less. I hit a roof shingle left of the highway on my way to a cottage, with the old car it probably would of ruined my day. This car, I pulled over and removed it and kept driving.
Iam loving not caring about my car.
I am all about this life right here.
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#8779219 - 09/01/16 06:53 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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JEFFOS
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Just keep the TL and ride it out. In the long run its a cheaper option than selling and changing.
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#8779233 - 09/01/16 07:29 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Denis Si
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Fuck that. I loved my civic and got rid of it with almost 500,000 km on it, but I don't miss it at all.
The rattles, squeeking and shit. Fuck that. I even got an auto cuz I can't stand stick anymore
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#8779314 - 09/01/16 09:21 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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The Postman
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i gotta say i do like life with a heated steering wheel....
The new milk's ventilated seats and walk away auto locks are my 2 current favs.
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#8779356 - 09/01/16 10:31 PM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Still driving 06 that is starting to rust and I couldnt care less. I hit a roof shingle left of the highway on my way to a cottage, with the old car it probably would of ruined my day. This car, I pulled over and removed it and kept driving.
Iam loving not caring about my car.
I am all about this life right here.
Get a suzuki! lol
seriously tho, I live my little Sx4. Its awesome. Sure I can pick up the "bitties" in it but whatever. Its not about that.
I care about it but at the same time I don't. LIke I don't want it written off, but if I get a bump or scrap then whatever, keep on truckin. I load it with whatever shit I need to carry, its great. I do vacuum it tho cuz i hate a dirty interior. But thats no different then leaving clothes on the floor, or dishes in the sink at home. Same shit IMO.
I find that all this big fancy shit is nice for a day, maybe even a week but after that its all the same and I couldn't care any less. Especially if there is a payment involved. I've never bought anything fancy enough to make payments on a car (or anything for that matter other than school) and I think I'd like to keep it that way. Even worse to plunk down cash. Such a shitty decision. $5-$10k isn't life changing, neither is $30k really but it does take much longer to save $30k after-tax than it does $10k.
Back to my suzuki.....$5250 and I hope I can keep it for the next 15yrs! No kids in my near future but if by some chance they get accidentally made, I'm still good lol
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#8779455 - 09/02/16 07:34 AM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Just keep the TL and ride it out. In the long run its a cheaper option than selling and changing.
This is probably the best solution.
I think I will give the TL to the wife and I will drive her car just to get that shitbox life back in my blood.
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#8779504 - 09/02/16 08:24 AM
Re: Anyone gone back to basics?
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Screamin' Type-R
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Still driving 06 that is starting to rust and I couldnt care less. I hit a roof shingle left of the highway on my way to a cottage, with the old car it probably would of ruined my day. This car, I pulled over and removed it and kept driving.
Iam loving not caring about my car.
I am all about this life right here. Get a suzuki! lol seriously tho, I live my little Sx4. Its awesome. Sure I can pick up the "bitties" in it but whatever. Its not about that. I care about it but at the same time I don't. LIke I don't want it written off, but if I get a bump or scrap then whatever, keep on truckin. I load it with whatever shit I need to carry, its great. I do vacuum it tho cuz i hate a dirty interior. But thats no different then leaving clothes on the floor, or dishes in the sink at home. Same shit IMO. I find that all this big fancy shit is nice for a day, maybe even a week but after that its all the same and I couldn't care any less. Especially if there is a payment involved. I've never bought anything fancy enough to make payments on a car (or anything for that matter other than school) and I think I'd like to keep it that way. Even worse to plunk down cash. Such a shitty decision. $5-$10k isn't life changing, neither is $30k really but it does take much longer to save $30k after-tax than it does $10k. Back to my suzuki.....$5250 and I hope I can keep it for the next 15yrs! No kids in my near future but if by some chance they get accidentally made, I'm still good lol
whoa whoa slow down, he's not wanting to turn all Albanian and shit.
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