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I didn't read all the comments, but you sold your first twin why are you looking at another? There was obviously a reason you sold it. Was it something you didn't like ? Was it right amount of money came at the right time?
That said, it is your money, its your decision.
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Sounds like they are projecting their wants and needs onto the op. Happens to me quite a bit, as well as finding myself doing it to others. Rather than countering their arguments directly, I suggest explaining why their suggestions don't meet your requirements for a car.
Examples: Anything "more professional" (German?) That is old enough to be in the same price range is going to cost an arm and a leg to maintain. Larger, "more practical" cars provide a less engaging driving experience. Cars that are "good in snow" (AWD) are no better at stopping or turning than any other car. Braking and steering forces apply to all 4 wheels. Tires will make more of a difference than what wheels are driven. Might help, might not. Just my .02 from my experiences. |
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05-21-2017, 12:55 PM | #32 |
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I just told them I'm a car guy and I need a driver's car. They wanted me to get a comfortable 4 door automatic saloon, and I got a stiff 2-door red manual rear wheel drive sports car, now with a howling exhaust and fins. And I'm 31. Honestly it's so depressing walking through parking lots at my workplaces cause it's sad what these people are missing out on. Then you see my red bandit waiting in its spot, looking at me like "LET'S GO!!!" Worth every ignored criticism
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05-21-2017, 01:22 PM | #33 |
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OMG, a kickstarter! Beautiful bike! I have a cb650 in my garage awaiting restoration. '81 - no kickstarter
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32 here. Outside sales career where I daily drove in the snows of Colorado. Consistently received compliments from my customers about my car. Couldn't possibly care less about anyone's opinion on what I should drive, I bought it for ME. Never buy a car to suit 5% of what you might encounter. Buy it for the 95% that will make you happy. Too many buy a car because "snow" or "maybe I'll have more than 4 people" or "traffic". Just complete nonsense, driving around 95% of the time all alone, in fair weather on clear roads, while I pass them in my unconventionalmobile having the time of my life.
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Grrrr.. My first bike was a 1980 CB650C. Selling that bike was one of the few regrets in my life; I had it up until about 10 years ago. Such stupid.
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I heard comments like, "It's a cool high schoolers car, it's not practical, and it's too small for someone with a family."
I showed them that I can comfortably fit a car seat in the back seat, it offers a good safety rating, I average 30 mpg between city and highway traveling and it cost less than $30k. Plus, in my opinion it's less of a mid life crisis car than if I had bought a Vette. I cross shopped the WRX, MX-5 and 370z. The FRS simply checked off more things off my list. Styling, performance, affordability and reliability all in one. |
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criticism to be into cars?? these critics sound like asian fools...not professional? lol wtf. who gives a rat's ass, live your own life...my parents (in their 60s) drove my first AT 86 which from Phoenix to San Diego and they thought it was an awesome car..they even liked it more than their MR2.
still don't make sense why he would sell his AT 86 only to create a thread about practicality & daily drivability concerns with a MT....the AT is the more practical & daily friendly trans so I feel like OP doesn't know what he wants if he's asking these things and considering his family's demands.. |
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I've put 50K miles on my 2015 FRS and I've enjoyed every minute of it even my mother who's in her mid 70's doesn't complain about the harsh ride when I took the car from LA to SF. It's an amazing car, I'm a die hard Toyota/Lexus guy from owning Celica's, Supra, GS, SC coupes this is a special car that one a true blue car guy will appreciate.
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