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  • roguetoaster
    R3V OG
    • Jan 2012
    • 7746

    #226
    Life is annoying that way, but I assumed the P car would be the one to go. GLWS.

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    • 2mAn
      Señior Mod
      • Aug 2010
      • 20086

      #227
      Originally posted by roguetoaster
      Life is annoying that way, but I assumed the P car would be the one to go. GLWS.
      that’s the logical decision, but I’m not always a logical man...

      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      • Panici
        Moderator
        • Dec 2009
        • 2311

        #228
        Originally posted by 2mAn
        That said there's a good chance this car is going away soon as Inflation in all of my expenses VS an employer who decided I wasn't worth any more in 2024 than they paid me in 2023 means I have to find places to trim costs, and eliminating a monthly payment and the associated extra Insurance it brings is likely the easiest solution... I could sell the 911 and keep this but I'm a car guy. I make stupid decisions...
        Does the 911 bring you joy? If it does, then it's not a stupid decision to prioritize your happiness.

        Inflation was/is brutal right now. The real costs of food and other necessities of life far exceed the quoted 3-4% inflation in my area. Have seen some estimates as high as 10%.
        Even if you're lucky enough to see a 3% cost of living increase from your employer, you still have 7% less buying power.

        Thankfully we are blessed to be able to thin expenses, but my heart goes out to those who can't cut costs further and are struggling to live.

        '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

        '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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        • 2mAn
          Señior Mod
          • Aug 2010
          • 20086

          #229
          Originally posted by Panici
          Does the 911 bring you joy? If it does, then it's not a stupid decision to prioritize your happiness.

          Inflation was/is brutal right now. The real costs of food and other necessities of life far exceed the quoted 3-4% inflation in my area. Have seen some estimates as high as 10%.
          Even if you're lucky enough to see a 3% cost of living increase from your employer, you still have 7% less buying power.

          Thankfully we are blessed to be able to thin expenses, but my heart goes out to those who can't cut costs further and are struggling to live.
          Yup, I'm fortunate that the hardest thing I have to do is sell one of my 2 cars. A lot dont have it so easy.

          The 911 definitely brings me joy and does my daily duties when I need it to. If it becomes a long-term DD I will likely need to replace the clutch as its a 'sport' clutch that bites too hard and constantly results in stalling. The dumb side of my brain says to add a LTW flywheel if/ when I swap the clutch.
          Simon
          Current Cars:
          -1966 Lotus Elan
          -1986 German Car
          -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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          • roguetoaster
            R3V OG
            • Jan 2012
            • 7746

            #230
            Originally posted by 2mAn
            If it becomes a long-term DD I will likely need to replace the clutch as its a 'sport' clutch that bites too hard and constantly results in stalling.
            Really? Sounds like the driver needs to do a few mean burnouts and glaze the friction surface a bit.

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            • Staszek
              R3VLimited
              • May 2006
              • 2533

              #231
              Originally posted by 2mAn
              Well... it was fun while it lasted. Let’s see what happens and what’s next. This one sucks to sell, but life forced this decision, not anything on the car itself.

              https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-bmw-i3-rex/
              Good luck! Going to follow this one. Sold my E38 on BAT last week, really good results. This is the time to sell, been hearing a lot from a guy that does software for some big auction houses that prices are going to dive soon.
              Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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              • moatilliatta
                R3V OG
                • Feb 2005
                • 6121

                #232
                1 car is always cheaper than 2. No
                matter now subsidized it is.

                I just picked up a Prius Prime. Back up to 4.5 cars… Ffff

                I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                @Zakspeed_US

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                • 2mAn
                  Señior Mod
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 20086

                  #233
                  Staszek Congrats on the sale, comparing it to a few others yea Id say it did well!

                  Originally posted by moatilliatta
                  1 car is always cheaper than 2. No
                  matter now subsidized it is.

                  I just picked up a Prius Prime. Back up to 4.5 cars… Ffff
                  I'm fighting the urge to look at what the replacement vehicle will be. There's no reason why I cannot DD the 911, right? I know my wife will be conflicted because she hates me having so more than 1 car, but it also means we'd take her Jeep GC most of the time on trips.

                  Simon
                  Current Cars:
                  -1966 Lotus Elan
                  -1986 German Car
                  -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                  Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                  • Panici
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 2311

                    #234
                    Originally posted by 2mAn
                    There's no reason why I cannot DD the 911, right?
                    How reliable are they in general?
                    As long as it won't have major issues that will require a tow (cooling system comes to mind), there's no reason you can't DD it.

                    If there are little things that constantly need attention, that isn't a deal-breaker for my DD at least.
                    Much rather drive an older car with character then something new and numb.

                    '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                    '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                    • IronJoe
                      R3VLimited
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 2275

                      #235
                      Just catching up, wow, I can't believe I missed all your DD shenanigans until this point! I hope the i3 goes to a good home and can't wait to see what comes next. Good luck my friend!
                      '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                      • moatilliatta
                        R3V OG
                        • Feb 2005
                        • 6121

                        #236
                        Its nice to park a car somewhere and not think about it. A daily seems to be more of a disposable appliance the more I grow up, the road and conditions ask for it to be. And save the nice car for the weekend to get away.

                        I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                        @Zakspeed_US

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                        • 2mAn
                          Señior Mod
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 20086

                          #237
                          Well, a bit disappointed that the auction didnt even make it to $15k, but I know the seller. He has a cool collection of cars, and certainly could've afforded more if there was a battle, luckily for him there wasnt. We're supposed to meet up today.

                          Good News is that I will be driving the 911 more. Bad News is that I will be driving the 911 more lol
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
                          -1966 Lotus Elan
                          -1986 German Car
                          -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                          • moatilliatta
                            R3V OG
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 6121

                            #238
                            Originally posted by 2mAn
                            Good News is that I will be driving the 911 more. Bad News is that I will be driving the 911 more lol
                            I've always wanted to run the maintence and deprecation of a DD for a classic VS 2 cars.


                            I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                            @Zakspeed_US

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                            • 2mAn
                              Señior Mod
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20086

                              #239
                              Originally posted by moatilliatta

                              I've always wanted to run the maintenance and deprecation of a DD for a classic VS 2 cars.
                              Well, the first area where there is an immediate change is the car payment ($340) and its insurance (~$140) gone, plus about $40 (max) in charging/ month. So that means the net is already a -$500/ month in expenses. The 996 has an annual insurance cost through Hagerty, but this isnt a new cost. We'll see how much my fuel costs are, but I dont think the depreciation is going to be much because its a 996 and they are already at the bottom and only going up from here.
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • roguetoaster
                                R3V OG
                                • Jan 2012
                                • 7746

                                #240
                                I never got the idea of a daily and a weekend car. Every day is a weekend when you're tearing around in a car you actually like, and every commute can be a race. Personally, it makes me sad that my touring now just sits in the time of salt. Despite the M40 it gets bounced off the limiter, launched, slid through double traffic circles, and run to top speed regularly.

                                Cars aren't forever, and neither are we, enjoy them thoroughly today before you can't.

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