Why do we buy/change cars?
Discussion
I have a 996tt which I bought because of reading the car magazines of the time as a young man, the everday supercar etc and also the fact that the depreciation should be low and long term the value may rise. It is a pleasure, an investment and something I could pass on to the kids. It also provides much more performance than is legal, carries the family and is great to drive. I have now had it 18 months and am determined to keep it. This all being true then why do we change? Is it to get the latest and greatest? Is it to show off with the newest on the block? Is it because the newer cars provide much more excitement?
Why did you change and how long did you have your previous car?
Why did you change and how long did you have your previous car?
For me it is the experience of something new but there is also the rush of spending the money.
That said I reasonably confident I've be sticking with the Spyder for sometime. It has, for me, some sort of magic that put it way beyond anything I've previously owed or could possibly think of owning.
That said I reasonably confident I've be sticking with the Spyder for sometime. It has, for me, some sort of magic that put it way beyond anything I've previously owed or could possibly think of owning.
The chase, the purchase and then the homeymoon period getting to know the car .... these can represent the best, most intoxicating and addictive moments of car ownership. Just like any other materialistic purchase or even relationships, the urge to repeat this initial phase can be a strong one.
Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
My latest reason to change (GT3 to Cayman S) is to get a DD that is exciting "enough" to drive but still usable virtually anywhere. I have been trying to refine this since 2003, going from M3 to C2S to Exige S to GT3 to Cayman S.
I probably should of sat in the M3 for 10 years and saved myself a f
k load of cash?
I probably should of sat in the M3 for 10 years and saved myself a f
k load of cash?keep it lit said:
I still own the best car I've ever bought twenty years ago aged 20, my first proper car... a black mk1 golf gti 
After 27 years of driving and owing many many cars (and motorbikes) I have found the car I love the most. The Porsche 993 NB C2. Quick enough, very pretty and an absolute joy to drive.
I never thought I'd find a car that I would be happy with month in month out, but I have. We only change cars like we change women. If you have to keep on changing, then you haven't yet found the right one. I thankfully have.
jackal said:
The chase, the purchase and then the homeymoon period getting to know the car .... these can represent the best, most intoxicating and addictive moments of car ownership. Just like any other materialistic purchase or even relationships, the urge to repeat this initial phase can be a strong one.
Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
+1Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
Wozy68 said:
keep it lit said:
I still own the best car I've ever bought twenty years ago aged 20, my first proper car... a black mk1 golf gti
After 27 years of driving and owing many many cars (and motorbikes) I have found the car I love the most. The Porsche 993 NB C2. Quick enough, very pretty and an absolute joy to drive.
I never thought I'd find a car that I would be happy with month in month out, but I have. We only change cars like we change women. If you have to keep on changing, then you haven't yet found the right one. I thankfully have.
jackal said:
Wozy68 said:
keep it lit said:
I still own the best car I've ever bought twenty years ago aged 20, my first proper car... a black mk1 golf gti
After 27 years of driving and owing many many cars (and motorbikes) I have found the car I love the most. The Porsche 993 NB C2. Quick enough, very pretty and an absolute joy to drive.
I never thought I'd find a car that I would be happy with month in month out, but I have. We only change cars like we change women. If you have to keep on changing, then you haven't yet found the right one. I thankfully have.
steve singh said:
jackal said:
The chase, the purchase and then the homeymoon period getting to know the car .... these can represent the best, most intoxicating and addictive moments of car ownership. Just like any other materialistic purchase or even relationships, the urge to repeat this initial phase can be a strong one.
Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
+1Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
steve singh said:
jackal said:
The chase, the purchase and then the homeymoon period getting to know the car .... these can represent the best, most intoxicating and addictive moments of car ownership. Just like any other materialistic purchase or even relationships, the urge to repeat this initial phase can be a strong one.
Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
+1Theres also the view of wanting to try out as many marques amd different types of cars in ones life. I definitely fall into that camp.
I have had 50cars now.
Crazy, but great to have owned and driven them all.
I must say the Cayman R is about perfect.
I would like a turbo nutter type of car again though, I did like the TTRS and now stage 3 is out you can have a hyper car killer for 50k.
But as like many I have to keep the Spyder for the time being.
Crazy, but great to have owned and driven them all.
I must say the Cayman R is about perfect.
I would like a turbo nutter type of car again though, I did like the TTRS and now stage 3 is out you can have a hyper car killer for 50k.
But as like many I have to keep the Spyder for the time being.
Cracking thread OP, and I'm surprised more haven't replied.
Jackal did though and he's probably closed it because his answer was spot-on.
It's an addiction.
Every car I have ever bought in the last 40 years (apart from the old dogs) has been a Keeper in my mind. My wife, family and friends constantly remind me of the fact.
70 so far, £1000's lost, can't stop thinking about the next one.
Never happy, make loads of mistakes, always got to bed thinking about something new.
It's a problem.
Jackal did though and he's probably closed it because his answer was spot-on.
It's an addiction.
Every car I have ever bought in the last 40 years (apart from the old dogs) has been a Keeper in my mind. My wife, family and friends constantly remind me of the fact.
70 so far, £1000's lost, can't stop thinking about the next one.
Never happy, make loads of mistakes, always got to bed thinking about something new.
It's a problem.
Boredom, now that is an answer I didn't anticipate and a very good explaination. Great honesty everyone. The chase, the honeymoon period I can agree with also but now I do this with either bangernomics with my DD or the missus's sensible car. The 'dream car' is what I am refering too and especially on the Porsche forum. I too have gone through the phase of losing money with depreciation and changing cars regularly , but the only real justifiable reason is that two seats were too few. Strange but in fact like other replies, I wish I could have kept some of my car history, the mini 1000, the Golf GTI and the Lotus Elise - but like what I thought this is possibly because these cars were 'better' than what we have today in the ways enthusiasts (as we are) prefer. I am fortunate enough to have moved away from crowded England and yesterday morning the three hour trip to the seaside started at 6am. With the missus the two little uns and enough stuff to keep all fed and occupied for the day packed we raced down the autoroute with the sunrising passing Avignon, the 996tt was great. The kids didn't want 'the wheels on the bus go round and round' in fact there was no music for two hours (so maybe 'the wheels on the bus' is just to mask the noise of a diesel engine of the wife's car). Then for the return the heavens had opened, speed at a crawl due to poor visiblity etc, but great headlights, great A/C demister and secure traction.... in terms of the same journey with the same specifics in another car then you have nailed it - boredom. Just to do it in something different.
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