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Originally Posted by HitTheGas
where did i say anything about girls who ONLY care about material things?
you think being female excludes girls from having an opinion about how things look? if that was the case, the makeup industry wouldnt be worth billions.
the world isn't black & white; all or nothing. it's an infinite amount of gray shades.
according to your logic, you shouldn't date a girl unless it doesn't bother her at all that you'd pick her up for dinner in a car w/ giant rust holes, no doors, burnt oil coming through the vents, and cat piss all over the seats. goes both ways.  |
Nope, can't back peddle your way outta this one. SVTSHC's remark is valid, yours is out of proportion and your reductionist argument is weak.
OP, have you considered leasing? Not sure how it'll pan out financially but it sounds like you aren't heart set on any one vehicle(s) and may not even be happy or content with a vehicle in this category where comfort is compromised, especially if this is your only car. Might be something to check out. I remember an older gen WRX was going for a good rate some years ago (relevant because sporty model), dunno what's out there now.
Also, consider your life style. How often do you have passengers, how much do you sit in traffic, how often do you transport items, recreational activities, etc. Personally, I've come to terms that the FR-S will likely be too cramped (~6'2 with 36'' leg) for my liking and have since turned my attention to the 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T R Spec. I like having rear seats for throwing a backpack or shoes or whatever in but I don't take more then 1 passenger, I can recline my chair when I feel like it (good luck trying that in a Z), I
plan to keep the car as a second toy car once it's 10 year/100k mile warranty expires (also a great selling point), barring transmission issues (which are supposedly addressed now) - the Gen coupe seems more reliable then most GTI models [DSG hiccups, DI carbon build up, coilpacks, etc.], or Speed3 [engine mounts, transmission, etc.] and for 2013 offers similar levels of 'bang for the buck' and better mpg then either Camaro or Mustang V6 models as well as having nicer interiors, superior build quality, similar resale, greater MPG, and more engaging drive dynamics.
It is an ugly car, however, and the GTI is a much nicer upscale place to be inside - but I enjoy the Gen Coupe for what it is - the inexpensive Korean alternative that tries to be a bit more boy racer with the appropriate parts.