As the title states the wife would like me to sell the following:
1993 Eagle Talon, 800hp
1999 Mazda Miata Turbo
1974 BMW 2002 GRM Challenge Car
2012 Diamond Cargo Enclosed Trailer
The long and short of it is my life is crazy, work is insane, and baby #2 is on the way. I don't have as much time to work on the cars as I would like.
The replacement car could be anything around $45K on the used market; the Carrera S is just the way I am leaning at the moment.
Is this really what my life has come to? (Yeah, I know poor me). Any thoughts?
Is it a trap?
If you could spend $45k on a Carrera then you could probably spend $45k on a Toyota Minivan.
Proceed with caution.
So... just listen to the woman and buy the Carrera S. Are ye daft man? (I'd go Cayman S were I you but to each his own).
That list isn't likely to make much of a dent in the total nut so... keep the trailer for when you want to drag the new P-car to the track. Unload the rest for whatever pennies on the dollar they can fetch and use it to take the missus to somewhere cool without the kids.
Its a good plan! The only thing I'd change is the model. I'd go for a 2008 or older 996/997 turbo. No IMS to worry about and its a turbo! Seriously, you get a lot more car out of a turbo. Huge brakes, huge power, AWD and usually a ton of options.
I'd do it! And, when you do, please put me #1 on the list for the 1999 turbo Miata. I'm in Florida to boot!
If we get together, you can drive my 993 to see what you think. $45k buys you a really nice 993, and you shouldn't lose a dime on it.
Only if you have a backup. They are reliable but nothing is 100% and parts aren't as easy to get as a ford.
loosecannon wrote: Sell everything and get a GT3, because they are more of an investment than a Carrera S
This, and because everytime I drive a GT3 I think of selling everything, including my house to buy one. They're that good.
My vote (do as I say, not as I do, etc.) Sell it all with the 2002 going after the challenge (right after the baby is born IIRC). Then take a break for a bit by only doing things that are arrive and drive with the Porsche or as a tag along on someone else's ride. Once things settle down, re-evaluate.
APEowner wrote:loosecannon wrote: Sell everything and get a GT3, because they are more of an investment than a Carrera SThis, and because everytime I drive a GT3 I think of selling everything, including my house to buy one. They're that good.
And the way the market for them has been going you will need to sell your house for one.
Much to my chagrin.
Also, no back seat if that's a factor.
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