Anyone else cave in to another car?

[suzuka]

For my situation, getting the FRS is my last resort if I can't find an AP1 S2000 that's:

1 - almost mint
2 - unmolested
3 - complete maintenance records
4 - responsibly owned by drivers who are nearing retirement or those simply deemed too old physically to handle a hot AP1

[Sushi]

To be honest, I am afraid of getting disappointed with the GT86 because all the hype around it. I tried to convince myself to get a different car in the same price range with better practicality (GTI, Focus ST, RX8, BMW 3 series and others) I almost caved into buying a GTI, BUT no other car is more sex than the GT86! (In terms of looks and perceived performance). I've been following for years now, and it's becoming an addiction lol. I've dreamt about this car a few times, driving it at the top gear track achieving a lap time of 1:23 haha! Now all I need to do is sit in it and test drive it without getting disappointed

[Lonewolf]

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

An Aztek! Really?!

High on the list of ugliest cars ever.

[00NissanNinja]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

[reni]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

NICE. Now when you pull up to a stoplight next to an FRS you can show the kiddies with their anemic little ricer 2.0 what a taste of good old 'murikan torque can do :happy0180:

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

Its only a good deal if it came with the tent.

[Quentin]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

That's ironic, because the #1 reason people want Audi is because of their style. The S4 has always been a conservatively-styled performer, much like earlier M cars. Mine still wasn't inconspicuous enough to keep me from getting pulled over yesterday for "speeding"

Most people like conservative styling. I thought the B5 S4 really looked special versus the A4. It doesn't seem as distinctive anymore (probably due to being able to get S-line trims on the A4).

I was pulled over more in my 1993 Impreza L than I ever was in my 2001 Impreza 2.5RS (with scoops, wing, gold wheels). Who knew that slowing down would mean less run-ins with the law? The only time a cop ever mentioned my car was when I was pulled over in my MKV GTI. He was apparently somewhat impressed that I was doing 80mph by the end of the onramp onto a 65mph highway.

[Dr.Science]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Part of me wants to just lease another one of these:






Can you blame me? It's not really an option for most of us I realize; I'm in a unique position.

I really wish they still brought the S4 Avant over here. I love me a fast wagon.

How much is your lease on the S4? It's a beautiful car.

[Leepox]

very tempted to get an audi TT quattro. I went past one today, white with black rims and spoiler. It was just too sexy. I can get my hands on a second hand one easily.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

Please for the love of all things sacred, tell me you didn't buy the worst car ever built by GM!!!

OK, nevermind, even a MINT '05 Aztek AWD with all the options is only worth $10k. You trollin'!

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by Dr.Science

I really wish they still brought the S4 Avant over here. I love me a fast wagon.

How much is your lease on the S4? It's a beautiful car.

I know, right?! Why don't we get any good wagons over here? They get the allroad in A4 and A6 body, with manual transmissions, diesels, and the S4 Avant. We get the A4-based allroad with the auto only. It's so weak! (the allroad is still fantastic, don't get me wrong)

I pay 1% of MSRP per month for six months. I also have a vehicle allowance that covers more than half of that, so my payment is tiny. I also don't have to pay for maintenance because I hand it in before the first service interval! When I hand it in, I'll take the vehicle allowance towards the Subaru and have nearly the same monthly payment, except I'll own the car after 5 years

Originally Posted by Leepox

very tempted to get an audi TT quattro. I went past one today, white with black rims and spoiler. It was just too sexy. I can get my hands on a second hand one easily.

They are nice, and lots of fun! I'm mad that they stopped offering a 6spd manual here, unless you get the super-rare TT RS. STaSIS USA just acquired a European tuning company and they'll be sharing technology; you could get the ECU tuned for short money and see some nice power gains over stock! Someone just traded a TT roadster 3.2 6spd, but it's a roadster, and I don't want the thirsty V6. If it were a 2.0T coupe 6spd, I'd be all over it!

[trackmagic]

I had a 2005 S4 for a few years. Before it had 50,000 miles I had to:
1) Have the window linkage rebuilt
2) Have an oil seal replaced
3) Have the steering rack replaced.

The only one I will take responsibility for is the oil seal. I think I might have been a little too aggressive on a downshift one time too many times. My little 318i takes it like a champ though.

All I can say about Audi...Get rid of it before the warranty is expired.

(I actually just dropped off my wife's passat at the mechanic this morning in fact.)

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Please for the love of all things sacred, tell me you didn't buy the worst car ever built by GM!!!

OK, nevermind, even a MINT '05 Aztek AWD with all the options is only worth $10k. You trollin'!

Guilty as charged...