Random thoughts thread

[Nevermore]

Looking at wheels and tires is a dangerous things. I really like the Avant Garde M310 wheels, and for the sake of a complete package I paired them with Hankook - Ventus V12 evo K110. Itchy finger wants to click buy.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

quick question: if the new series is coming out in June, and IMO making stupid changes.
What will the basic model have? Will it be the same as this year model?
And will it come out in June as well?

-Who the fuck wants a light up logo? And WHERE are the fogs? Like come on! You're gonna give a camry fogs but not your sports car...yeah makes perfect sense.

not to say that i disagree with you but that does make sense.

[zenki_levin]

Watching 'Extreme Cheapskates' now. Some people are unbelievable, the things they do to save a buck. Last time some guy threw a wedding anniversary party for $25.

$25 for the champagne, food, gifts and decorations. The look on his wifes face was priceless.

[NickD]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Bowled for 2hrs (4 games) Saturday. Now, my right arm is extremely sore & dead...

"bowled", eh?

So that's what kids call it these days

[IntotheOcean]

future goals: Get frs with 5k auto loan for 2yrs. Get bartender job, +week night part time job(have to quit fye since we are moving again)
find studio apartment for 1k a month. OR better yet get myself a serious bf and force him to split rent with me-haha.
But seriously, I cant wait to have my own place. I don't get how kids my age continue to live with their parents...If you don't have college loans to pay off, and don't need to help them why not leave?...

[IntotheOcean]

Mother is getting a 1br apartment to save money. I will most likely give her my bed because I don't want her sleeping on the pull out couch.
I was originally going to give her 6k by the end of aug but now I'm thinking I could use that money to put toward the years rent of my own place...so we'll see what happens. Since she is saving a thousand a month now I think she can make this purchase on her own... *le sigh* too many decisions

[Chewie4299]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

quick question: if the new series is coming out in June, and IMO making stupid changes.
What will the basic model have? Will it be the same as this year model?
And will it come out in June as well?

-Who the fuck wants a light up logo? And WHERE are the fogs? Like come on! You're gonna give a camry fogs but not your sports car...yeah makes perfect sense.

There aren't likely to be many/any changes to the regular 2014 model and ANY of them, if something you desire, will likely be able to be retrofitted to the 2013 model. Once the 2014 models are out the 2013 price should drop. That's the route I'd go if I hadn't bought mine in June of 2012.

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

future goals: Get frs with 5k auto loan for 2yrs. Get bartender job, +week night part time job(have to quit fye since we are moving again)
find studio apartment for 1k a month. OR better yet get myself a serious bf and force him to split rent with me-haha.
But seriously, I cant wait to have my own place. I don't get how kids my age continue to live with their parents...If you don't have college loans to pay off, and don't need to help them why not leave?...

I'd love to move into my own place but, right now, it just doesn't make financial sense. That's why it happens. Income has not grown (especially at the entry-levels) at the same rate as cost of living. At this point it's actually STUPID to move out simply because I want to. I'm just saving money and working my ass off. I spend enough time travelling for work AND recreation that I'm not home enough for it to REALLY matter.

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

Mother is getting a 1br apartment to save money. I will most likely give her my bed because I don't want her sleeping on the pull out couch.
I was originally going to give her 6k by the end of aug but now I'm thinking I could use that money to put toward the years rent of my own place...so we'll see what happens. Since she is saving a thousand a month now I think she can make this purchase on her own... *le sigh* too many decisions

I've had to deal with too many of these sorts of decisions in recent years myself. It's tough.

[Allch Chcar]

Well, I went to Lexington and brought back a Mazda5. Not really my choice at all but it'll work until I get my BRZ.

[IntotheOcean]

Originally Posted by Chewie4299

There aren't likely to be many/any changes to the regular 2014 model and ANY of them, if something you desire, will likely be able to be retrofitted to the 2013 model. Once the 2014 models are out the 2013 price should drop. That's the route I'd go if I hadn't bought mine in June of 2012.



I'd love to move into my own place but, right now, it just doesn't make financial sense. That's why it happens. Income has not grown (especially at the entry-levels) at the same rate as cost of living. At this point it's actually STUPID to move out simply because I want to. I'm just saving money and working my ass off. I spend enough time travelling for work AND recreation that I'm not home enough for it to REALLY matter.



I've had to deal with too many of these sorts of decisions in recent years myself. It's tough.

The living situation is complete shit over here For 1k a month heres a closet and a working toilet have fun. I set my goals high, the only way I'd move out is if I was making 900$ a week. Otherwise Ill bite the bullet and be miserable. I have to put my college savings before wanting to grow up.

...I'm really sad about the lack of changes...I mean how could they not do add on packages

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

Mother is getting a 1br apartment to save money. I will most likely give her my bed because I don't want her sleeping on the pull out couch.
I was originally going to give her 6k by the end of aug but now I'm thinking I could use that money to put toward the years rent of my own place...so we'll see what happens. Since she is saving a thousand a month now I think she can make this purchase on her own... *le sigh* too many decisions

That's a tough decision and I believe I can say that I understand. My parents separated and so I've been helping my mother however I can. Mostly just my almost worthless(2 cents) advice. She ended up moving into a one bedroom apartment from a nice two bed house. I recommended it due to the situation, money was tight now so she's the only bread winner. Since people naturally gravitate to her house for birthday parties and events, her apartment is always crowded.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Well, I went to Lexington and brought back a Mazda5. Not really my choice at all but it'll work until I get my BRZ.

I'm 99% sure that's what we'll be replacing the wife's Matrix with in about a year. What year did you get? How is it?

[bestwheelbase]

Sun came out late today. Made for a lovely afternoon drive.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

future goals: Get frs with 5k auto loan for 2yrs. Get bartender job, +week night part time job(have to quit fye since we are moving again)
find studio apartment for 1k a month. OR better yet get myself a serious bf and force him to split rent with me-haha.
But seriously, I cant wait to have my own place. I don't get how kids my age continue to live with their parents...If you don't have college loans to pay off, and don't need to help them why not leave?...

I have a friend that is saving for a house, that's why he's doing it. His parents are really cool though.

On the apartment, holy shit that sucks. I pay a little over $700 for an apartment with 1 bedroom, living room & kitchen.

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Sun came out late today. Made for a lovely afternoon drive.

We got rain late. I had to drive home from Easter dinner in the rain. Made for a boring drive.

[Chewie4299]

Today was bleh weather in the afternoon but yesterday was absolutely beautiful. I took a trip to RI for a meet and had a good time.

Originally Posted by Chewie4299

Here are pics from my cruise to our first meet with @Clembo and @sklimo


IMG_20130330_133330 by Chewie4299, on Flickr


IMG_20130330_133341 by Chewie4299, on Flickr

And at S&S after lunch:
@MannyO hiding in the right corner near his cah

IMG_20130330_161746 by Chewie4299, on Flickr


IMG_20130330_161810 by Chewie4299, on Flickr

The S2K:


IMG_20130330_161849 by Chewie4299, on Flickr