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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0
The number of 55 year old Ken Blocks are far less than the number of 25 year old Ken Blocks, but there are probably far more 55 year old Ken Blocks who can afford what manufactures have to offer.
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This was the main point that you were making that resonated with me. The kinds of cars I obsessed about in my 20's .. a lot of that I wouldn't want to be seen in today in my late 30's now that they are easily obtainable. The GRC screams Ken Block but I think I'll be OK to drive it in to work.
I'm no Dave Ramsey but as the years fly by I find myself unable to justify spending more than $35k on new cars despite being able to afford more. At that price point I can usually get whatever I need in a new car, enthusiast cars included. It's been a while and the market is different now but it still looks about right. If the GRC comes in where I expect (around 40 for a core with some options) I might break that rule a little. Will be hard to say no since I've got first dibs and it seems pretty special.
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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo
I hate how we don’t get the good wagons. BMW is typical for this.
For over 20 years now it’s been like this:
BMW: Americans don’t want wagons.
Customer: Actually we do!
BMW: Oh here’s the wagon you wanted
Customer: oh cool, can I get the bigger engine in it?
BMW: oh no the base engine will do for the wagon.
Customer: ok at least I can still get a RWD wagon in the American market.
BMW: actually all the US wagons are AWD, you don’t want RWD.
Customer: can I get a manual at least?
BMW: Why? No auto only on the wagon.
Customer: Ok I’ll pass then, I wanted the big engine with a manual in RWD.
BMW: See?! The Americans don’t want wagons!
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Oh man they got you, too?! I was ready for an F31. I was gonna walk into the dealership and
make it rain. And then... AT only. I wanted RWD too but AWD would have been OK. I was even OK with 4-cyl at the price point. Just the AT = heartbreak. I've been seeing a lot of E91 6-speeds come through Cars&Bids.. have to say there is temptation there. Just don't have an appetite for the problems that buying an aging, modern-ish BMW will invite.
You nailed it though with that last line. Wagon enthusiast is the worst type of enthusiast to be here for sure. Lots of close calls. Acura.. AT only. Buck Crosstour! What a stunner! AT only. Props to VW for carrying that torch so far. My TDI JSW will probably go down as my best vehicle of all time, aside from the serious engine issues it had. I think the 10 year ban on VAG products I applied is about expired but eh, nothing really there of interest now.