I must spread some mathmatical nerdiness around before giving it to narf again.16% p.a. is quite good :nood:
Oh, man. I still want a 2005-08 Mustang GT, but lately I've been thinking about a few things.
One is the fact that I'm not getting any younger. It's going to look like I either borrowed my son's car or I'm having a mid-life crisis. Two is the fact that rear seat room in a Mustang is a bit tight. I will be spending a lot of time with my family, and I'd hate to be constantly riding with them if we all wanted to go out somewhere. Or taking two cars; which, considering my mom and both brothers all drive Celicas would probably happen. Third, and most importantly, this would be my only car. Which means I would be driving it in the winter. Now I've had plenty of experience driving RWD cars in the snow (And this was in the days when "traction control" was your right foot.) but that's not what bothers me. Driving in the snow period is what bothers me. The idea of subjecting my muscle car to the salt and slush that is a Northern New England winter makes me cringe, frankly.
Now I still wouldn't mind a P71 Crown Vic, but I would be very particular about the one I took home. Well under 100K miles, 2003 and up, and no squad cars. It would have to be a detective car or one used by a state or county civil service agency.
But I've also been looking at - and I'm a bit embarassed to mention it - a 2008+ Honda Accord V6 sedan, and a 2005+ Toyota Avalon Touring sedan. Both cars are well settled on the highway, and - importantly - don't get unsettled when the road gets twisty. Good highway manners are important, as I will be driving 3K miles across the US, and spending at least one weekend a month visiting friends and family in Maine (A 330 mile round trip.) as well as the occasional FG Massachusetts meetup. But I want to feel alive while I'm driving, which is why when a friend recommended a Camry I said no. (And why the Avalon has to have the Touring package.)
What do you guys think? (And yes, I could go with a BMW 3 series; but my sister Linda had an E46 330i and she had to trade it in on an X3 when she discovered it wouldn't make it up the driveway of her new house. I love my sister and would like to visit her from time to time. Plus rear space in the back is as tight as in a Mustang. Not to mention BMW service and repair costs. And Audi, and Mercedes, and Volvo, and Jaguar...) Oh, my budget is around $20K, and no Miatas. (Did you see above where I mentioned that I might like something with no rear seat room?)
Oh, man. I still want a 2005-08 Mustang GT, but lately I've been thinking about a few things.
One is the fact that I'm not getting any younger. It's going to look like I either borrowed my son's car or I'm having a mid-life crisis. Two is the fact that rear seat room in a Mustang is a bit tight. I will be spending a lot of time with my family, and I'd hate to be constantly riding with them if we all wanted to go out somewhere. Or taking two cars; which, considering my mom and both brothers all drive Celicas would probably happen. Third, and most importantly, this would be my only car. Which means I would be driving it in the winter. Now I've had plenty of experience driving RWD cars in the snow (And this was in the days when "traction control" was your right foot.) but that's not what bothers me. Driving in the snow period is what bothers me. The idea of subjecting my muscle car to the salt and slush that is a Northern New England winter makes me cringe, frankly.
Now I still wouldn't mind a P71 Crown Vic, but I would be very particular about the one I took home. Well under 100K miles, 2003 and up, and no squad cars. It would have to be a detective car or one used by a state or county civil service agency.
But I've also been looking at - and I'm a bit embarassed to mention it - a 2008+ Honda Accord V6 sedan, and a 2005+ Toyota Avalon Touring sedan. Both cars are well settled on the highway, and - importantly - don't get unsettled when the road gets twisty. Good highway manners are important, as I will be driving 3K miles across the US, and spending at least one weekend a month visiting friends and family in Maine (A 330 mile round trip.) as well as the occasional FG Massachusetts meetup. But I want to feel alive while I'm driving, which is why when a friend recommended a Camry I said no. (And why the Avalon has to have the Touring package.)
What do you guys think? (And yes, I could go with a BMW 3 series; but my sister Linda had an E46 330i and she had to trade it in on an X3 when she discovered it wouldn't make it up the driveway of her new house. I love my sister and would like to visit her from time to time. Plus rear space in the back is as tight as in a Mustang. Not to mention BMW service and repair costs. And Audi, and Mercedes, and Volvo, and Jaguar...) Oh, my budget is around $20K, and no Miatas. (Did you see above where I mentioned that I might like something with no rear seat room?)
Now will I be able to fit a 42" flat screen TV in it?
Okay, I did some more research and found that over 50% of Mustang owners are 35-55 years old. So I don't feel so bad. Still don't think I want to buy a Mazdaspeed 3 though. A bit too ricer for me. Plus, I'm nervous about buying turbocharged cars used.
And the most popular Mustang color is black. Which is good for me.
Now will I be able to fit a 42" flat screen TV in it?
] There were people (including me me, I believe) who could have saved the car from sinking by switching it to only FWD, making the passengers get out and slowly applying power. He did none of that.
Now will I be able to fit a 42" flat screen TV in it?
By the way, it's only going to get worse if you don't repair the rich-running cause. An overheated cat can actually start the car on fire.
Let it burn down and the insurance will pay full book value. Just don't park it too close to any buildings.
Really, it's for the best.