Cars you want but will never buy
Discussion
As the title says. Just want this to know what it's like but cannot justify buying: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...
richs2891 said:
Range Rover - that thought in the back of your mind - When is some part of the electrics going to have a hissy fit.
First question anyone asks me when I tell them I drive a Land Rover is "so what's gone wrong with it?" The answer I give them is "nothing."They are complex machines but they work most of the time and if you find a local independent (there are loads), everything can be fixed quite cheaply.
If you want one, get one. They're fabulous.
I think this thread is about cars you could afford if you wanted to but will not own because:
They are a bit chavvy/you feel too self conscious to own
They are impractical for your lifestyle
You are scared they will go wrong
You'd have to sell something more practical/lower running costs to make room for it
You'd probably sit and look at it but never drive it
etc....
Saying you'd like a Veyron but can only afford a diesel Sierra is missing the point a bit.
They are a bit chavvy/you feel too self conscious to own
They are impractical for your lifestyle
You are scared they will go wrong
You'd have to sell something more practical/lower running costs to make room for it
You'd probably sit and look at it but never drive it
etc....
Saying you'd like a Veyron but can only afford a diesel Sierra is missing the point a bit.
Disastrous said:
All your reasons are 'can't afford it' or 'don't actually want it' though.
Not really. There are many things I admire from afar or idly look for on eBay wondering how I could justify my purchase to my wife if I hit the 'buy it now' button. Example, I keep looking for Haybusa turbos and nearly bought one last year. Wish I had because it was a beauty but I bottled it. I also keep looking at Z-car Minis and want to build a Hayabusa-powered smart car. I also keep looking at Rover SD1s and RR Classic 3 doors.I have many Classic American magazines and one day I will have a 70's Yank tank.
Cfnteabag said:
I want a caterham more than anything, I spend hours watching you tube videos etc but I can never justify spending what is to us a lot of money on a toy just for me, my wife is not into cars and my daughters have inherited my Land Rover fasination rather than sports cars!
The other car I find myself watching everyone that comes up for sale is a Felicia Fun, crazy bright yellow pick up truck covered in frogs but like to rust in hard to reach places!
See, he 'gets' it. The other car I find myself watching everyone that comes up for sale is a Felicia Fun, crazy bright yellow pick up truck covered in frogs but like to rust in hard to reach places!
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 15th July 13:30
Disastrous said:
Does he? I'm really not having a go but the parts I've bolded don't add up. If I want something more than anything, then obviously that places it higher than the wishes of my OH.
I don't see 'can't afford it' as a negative btw. We all make choices on what we can and can't afford according to priorities. I want a million things from a new boat to a new motorbike to everything in between but I can't afford them all. If I had unlimited money, I'd definitely have them!
I disagree, we all live within the constraints we put upon ourselves. For example, my job is OK but it's not vocational and I wish I was brave enough to retrain and do something I love. However, I have a wife an family to support and I feel to do so would be selfish and irresponsible. I don't see 'can't afford it' as a negative btw. We all make choices on what we can and can't afford according to priorities. I want a million things from a new boat to a new motorbike to everything in between but I can't afford them all. If I had unlimited money, I'd definitely have them!
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