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« on: February 09, 2012, 04:43:59 PM » |
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So I went to the Mazda dealer to get my oil change this Tuesday.
I had some time to kill so rather sitting there I went up to the dealer floor. Lil bro is in the market (kinda) for a small SUV so I thought CX-5 yes?
Well CX-5 is good and everything but there was an MX-5 outside. GT, white with the hard top roof. Just recently sold. I ended up taking the MZ2 for a spin (auto... they didn't have the manual) but most of my questions were revolving around the MX-5. I've been in love with that car for a while now and lately I can't shake it from me head. I know its totally out of my price range atm and not something that I should even be entertaining but I thought 'I'm turning 30 in less than a month! Do I want to wait until I'm pushing 40 before I try on a 2 seater convertible?'
I've spent the last few days trolling Craigslist and the usual suspects for 3rd gen MX-5s. Apparently you can get some for as low as 14k and up to around 21k - ish.
I'm tempted to call up the bank and seeing how much more I owe them for my 3... If its similar to what the value of the car is and I can flip it for a MX-5... Used... uh oh...
Stupid right? (someone quick! stop me!)
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 04:50:45 PM » |
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why are you wasting time posting this stuff? Don't banks close by 5? Unless you're with TD, then you're golden  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 04:56:10 PM » |
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I had a friend in a similar situation. Her plan was to get married in a couple of years. So she decided to trade in her Nissan for a mazdaspeed Miata. Her rationale was that this will be the only time she can be in a 2 seater convertible; and the next opportunity won't be until the kids grow up, etc. My thinking is this. If you can afford it and it doesn't impact your long-term goals (getting married, buying a house, etc), then by all means, GO FOR IT !! |
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2012, 05:23:48 PM » |
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I would love to drive a mx5...
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2012, 05:55:05 PM » |
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Id rather buy the new rx8 comig out
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2012, 05:55:33 PM » |
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Mid-life crisis?  Would be great as a second car. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2012, 05:59:00 PM » |
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I'd rather an s2k.
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2012, 06:02:25 PM » |
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I would like a Mazdaspeed MX-5
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2012, 07:13:04 PM » |
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@dmogx: funny sir... I wish it was that easy  @Uncle Tony thanks for that. One voice of reason~! @Zoomer: lets call it third life crisis? LoL Rx8 is out of my price range. S2K I am not a fan of. I know they're awesome cars but you know just not doing it for me. I don't think 3rd gen has speed version only the 2nd gen. They are beasts but rare. It'd be nice if my g/f and I get hitched soon. Hopefully I can get her hooked on driving my car (manual with the new TWM shifter etc etc) but I gotta teach her to drive stick first! She has a 2009 Hyundai Accent hatch in the base. It's got more clicks on it + it was a cheaper car to begin with so it'll be less of a hit (depreciation wise) if I trade that in for an MX-5. I love how so many of the MX-5's are low mileage! One concern I have right now is I've never driven one before. Sure I've been to autox and sat in a bunch of them but never drove one. I fear if I do drive one I might be smitten! LOL. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2012, 07:20:19 PM » |
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Last time I was at Wolfe Langley there were three MX-5's with low mileage & manual transmissions for under $17,000. I was VERY tempted. What did you think of the CX-5 interior?' TIMP.S. One concern I have right now is I've never driven one before. Sure I've been to autox and sat in a bunch of them but never drove one. I fear if I do drive one I might be smitten! LOL. First time through the gears you'll be hooked. The ONLY reason I haven't owned one is that I'm 6'2" and there's not a ton of headroom in those little things. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2012, 07:26:50 PM » |
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Stupid right? (someone quick! stop me!)
Last time I was at Wolfe Langley there were three MX-5's with low mileage & manual transmissions for under $17,000.
You're not helping *chuckles. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2012, 07:27:59 PM » |
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It'd be nice if my g/f and I get hitched soon. Hopefully I can get her hooked but I gotta teach her to drive stick first!
One concern I have right now is I've never driven one before. Sure I've been to a bunch but never drove one. I love how so many are low mileage! I fear if I do drive one I might be smitten! LOL.
What I read! It's better than driving an MX-5. PS. I'm sized right for an S2K or an MX-5. |
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2012, 07:58:26 PM » |
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Depends how far you are going to lower it.
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« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2012, 08:16:01 PM » |
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get one!!!
you will like it!!
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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2012, 08:56:39 PM » |
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enjoy life.. Buy it.
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« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2012, 10:03:00 PM » |
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my gf is not very happy with you folks atm lol.
"I'm the one that have to live with you, not them!" note quotation marks.
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2012, 10:17:27 PM » |
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whatever happened to this?  Exactly what Smiley said.
Oh, and tell her that she gets to drive the Miata. And we don't!! |
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2012, 11:20:18 PM » |
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Lawl... Yes... I don't think that works in real life uncle T. I wish it did  |
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« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2012, 11:31:55 PM » |
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don't listen to me. I'm bad influence |
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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2012, 12:29:52 AM » |
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Werd, I agree with Tony. Don't listen to our bad influences, buy the car for your own good! |
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