A lot of Stangs... but not either of the best ones (IMO) - '65 and '05. Looks like you might need to add to the list

 

Thanks for all your comments guys.

Yes, I do admit I have a problem staying happy with a car. I am certainly a car enthusiast and always seem to drool over the latest and greatest vehicles.

As for switching from the M3 to the Civic Si, yes, you were right that it was purely financially driven. Rest assured that this was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, as the M3 was simply an AWESOME machine. Just wanted to back off on my car payments a bit to purchase a house at the time. As you can see, since then I have gradually climbed back up the ladder to my current G35.

Even though my track record would suggest otherwise, I really think I'm gonna keep the G for my daily driver for quite some time...I'm really happy with it all around. But as I mentioned before, sometimes I still can't control the immature kid in me who wants to experience top-notch performance. So the only answer I've come up with that doesn't blow the bank is the STi.

As for all you guys who urge me to use the extra money toward an education trust fund or retirement account, I feel that I am already saving adequately for these purposes. Hey, my wife likes to go shopping and quite often spends around $300 doing so each month, so I feel I should be able to spend a similar amount on something I really get enjoyment from considering I don't really do make any other superfluous expenditures (assuming of course that I've kicked the car trading habit).

Given all that, what do you think?

 

If I were you, I would print out this thread and put it away til your 40th birthday and then reread it and write a response to it. My guess is it will sound a lot like some of the responses you are now getting.

 

If your wife jumped off a bridge, does that mean you should too?

Seriously, though, shouldn't one of you be responsible enough to recognize the advantage of curbing pointless expenses for the sake of future neccessities. In my opinion, you already have a superfluous expenditure in that you are driving an expensive and very nice automobile (the G). There is no need to add another expensive and very high performance automobile to that list. Try to redirect your priorities. Otherwise like others have said here, you'll regret the wasted money later in life.

FYI, I'm 28 and experience all the desires you do as well. However, I don't easily give in to these. Man, it was a big deal just getting the G. Not because I couldn't afford it, but because I wasn't sure I could JUSTIFY it. I'm very practical that way where it seems you tend to be more impulsive and less practical.

Good luck with whichever way you go.

 

I fall into the conservative saver/investor camp, but hey, everybody has to spend their money on something, right? Although 15 cars in 10 years does make you a pretty easy target. If you're a performance nut, pass on the STi & just get a motorcycle - you'll be all set.

It's no secret that the new car honeymoon is usually over within the first year or two, especially with the rate that automakers continue to update their models. Keeping up with the Jones' on automobile purchases is an unwinnable game, because you have to ask yourself how you'll feel with your 300HP STi when Mitsubishi comes out with a 350HP Evo in a year or two

 

Wow...you all have some great insight and really put things in perspective for me.

I think instead of spending the money on the STi I'm gonna use it to go get some counseling for my impulsive car buying.

 

it makes me happy when i spend money. even if its for stuff i dont need. do i need it? no! but do i want it?yes!

 

lol I feel the same way *sigh* oh well

 

where can you lease a porsche for 450 a month?

 

boxter type s with 2200 down in raleigh

 

It feel good when I know I'm not the only one with impulse car buying, hehe. I guess I wasn't as bad as I thought after I listed out as I had a little more common sense in getting most of my desire used. Also, I stop seriesly modding my car after 2000 when I got married and realized my mods aren't worth any extra money when it come time to trade/sell again.

-----> Actively looking for the next ride to replace the ML500.
2004 G35 New
2003 Mercedes ML500 New
1997 BMW 740iL
2001 Acura CL-S
1995 BMW 840ci
1999 Infiniti G20t Lease
1994 Mazda Miata
1994 Honda CBR900RR
1997 Honda Prelude Type-SH New
1990 Yamaha FZR400RR
1994 BMW 530i V8 New
1992 Nissan 300ZX
1991 Saab 9000CD turbo
1988 Pontiac FireBird
1986 Oldsmobile Braham 88
---------------------------------> 1990