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LOLS2K · 10-02-2017, 02:15 PM

Air Jordans.

cjd · 10-02-2017, 02:22 PM

All my R/C stuff. I just don't use it that much. Might have if I didn't get back into autocross...

Though the darkroom setup I've never once used may beat that...

mazeroni · 10-02-2017, 02:33 PM

I haven't checked my transaction history for in-app purchases recently, but it's more than I care to admit.

Also, I guess Steam Games that I bought but haven't played count.

KR-S · 10-02-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Yardjass

A POS Miata that keeps breaking faster than I can fix it. I bought it to enjoy at autocross a year and a half ago. Haven't been to one yet because of it being a piece of crap or some other conflict like work or other commitments. I could have had a much nicer one by now that actually works if I had just spent a grand or two more up front. It will still serve its purpose of being a cheap and disposable toy to learn on but after about a season, I'm ditching it in favor of the 86, and losing my ass on it in the process.

You know what they say: Miata is always the answer.

Yardjass · 10-02-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

You know what they say: Miata is always the answer.

They're getting to be too old at this point but I'm sure they were great to scoop up a decade or so ago when they were still reliable. If someone wants to do an engine swapped exocet, mine would be just about the perfect one to have though, because pretty much everything other than the engine and the body is brand new.

KR-S · 10-02-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yardjass

They're getting to be too old at this point but I'm sure they were great to scoop up a decade or so ago when they were still reliable. If someone wants to do an engine swapped exocet, mine would be just about the perfect one to have though, because pretty much everything other than the engine and the body is brand new.

I still think they're great cars to tinker on and popularity will only wane once Miatas start to get scarce.

On that note, I think the FR-S and BRZ are the biggest wastes of money, but the owners have paralyzed their mouths with the shit-eating grins they get driving them so they can't admit it.

strat61caster · 10-02-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yardjass

It will still serve its purpose of being a cheap and disposable toy to learn on but after about a season, I'm ditching it in favor of the 86, and losing my ass on it in the process.

Every time I think about picking up a Miata, I just realize at this point unless it's an ND or an already prepped autox car it'll be a lot more work to get that thing in good autox spec than my 86 has been at pretty much any point in time that I've owned it.

The 86 is brilliant and even if your picky most cars out there haven't been too screwed up if you know what you're looking at.

new2subaru · 10-02-2017, 07:26 PM

Biggest waste of money? My Ex wife, hands down

Sapphireho · 10-02-2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Biggest waste of money? My Ex wives, hands down

I fixed it for my case. That and cocaine and booze. It was the 80s.

mrspindlelegs · 10-03-2017, 01:41 PM

Getting into relationships with women. Now I'm just a blend of MGTOW & Tom Leykis 101. LOL

Yardjass · 10-03-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Every time I think about picking up a Miata, I just realize at this point unless it's an ND or an already prepped autox car it'll be a lot more work to get that thing in good autox spec than my 86 has been at pretty much any point in time that I've owned it.

The 86 is brilliant and even if your picky most cars out there haven't been too screwed up if you know what you're looking at.

Yep. There are still some decent NB's that have been garage kept and are in decent shape. The NA market has completely gone down the toilet.

There's also the issue of the broomstick test, which I don't think I can pass even with fixed back racing seats and side mount brackets. What is going to be happening soon is I'm going to get myself a big 'murican 4x4 v8 truck for towing, can the Miata, and start racing the 86.

Magyarman · 10-04-2017, 09:57 AM

Ex wife--no contest! Half of a house,bank account,6 full length leather coats,a new Fiat 124 spyder,yada,yada,yada. Expensive learning experience in my 20's.

Best investment--my wife of 33 years.

Asterisked Accolade · 01-31-2018, 08:36 PM

Car stuff? An Electric Supercharger.

In general? A 2003 Cadillac CTS.

thecarfilmer · 01-31-2018, 09:38 PM

Hot Wheels. I tend to go overboard when a specific casting comes out and I hoard the shit out of them. And including the money i spend on gas as well going around finding these little shits.

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