Is there anything more cringe than buying a $50k-$80k vehicle?

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

CA is the only state that allows lane splitting.

Motorcycles have suddenly began filtering at traffic lights in Arizona. It must have recently became allowed because I never saw it happen until about 7 months ago, now I see it all the time.

[Destor]

I know, been fine for me so far, helps it doesn't get that cold here but I've seen people have battery issues; hoping for the best.

That's the risk you take being an early adopter though, do you have the extended range battery?

[Jms89]

People buy this chit to try to make themselves feel better but in reality, they are just ensuring they have to work for Mr. Sheckelstein for an extra 5 years while they pay down their negative equity. The public school system was ALWAYS designed to turn plebs into slaves. Consumerism is just a piece of the puzzle to keep you working like a slave well into your 60s with basically nothing to show for it.

[blueberryboy]

How do you know they didn't pay cash?



50k -80k vehicle is still respected

Better than driving around in some old fallen apart chit box

Weird thing to complain about imo

[stealthlife49]

Tracking my net worth makes me hate any depreciating asset. Brb increase net worth only to have to manually drop it down due to a vehicle depreciating another 10%, and that's paid off. Even worse if you have a payment.

That said, I do it, we all have to do it, but minimize it if possible.

[FinBra]

So many old school rides with sick engines and sticks that I don't think you need to spend anymore than 20K to have a great ride (though its gonna be older and you'll need to have a timing belt and water pump changed).

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...i-s4-avant-55/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...attro-6-speed/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-audi-rs6-128/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-audi-s4-19/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...i-s4-avant-53/

BMW section of that site is stacked too (though you may find yourself replacing the timing chain and tensioner for the BMWs). Why drive new souless slushboxes for 70K?

[steeler505]

Paid $103k out the door for my F 150 Lightning Platinum, 0 fcks given, I like it. Haters gonna hate.



Had the dealer offer to buy it back already, going rate is a lot more than I paid, but I'm sure that wont last.

no hate, it looks sick, but I couldnt personally imagine driving an electric pickup. Almost feels blasphemous.

[_zman]

You could easily buy a c6 zr1, c7 zo6, c8 base, or gen 6 zl1 camaro in that price range and mog on the track, you know, where people actually give a chit what vehicle you are driving. Or you could buy an entry level POS bummer or murc I suppose with 300-400 bhp.

I see all kinds of highly modded BMWs and an F-body with bolt ons racing on the 'ring, with Konis, and some weight reduction makes every single BMW look completely silly.

Add in the C6 z06, literally that 427 all motor man. Perfect curb weight...oof. Love to get me one, but many are either high mileage or salvage title.

427 surprisingly isn't the best motor. My friend did go heads cam and makes mid 600 hp. Sick af car. But a few too many problems with lifters on that motor. I'd personally go with the LS3.

Tracking my net worth makes me hate any depreciating asset. Brb increase net worth only to have to manually drop it down due to a vehicle depreciating another 10%, and that's paid off. Even worse if you have a payment.

That said, I do it, we all have to do it, but minimize it if possible.

My 40k car realistically only loses like $200 a month in depreciation tops. Meanwhile a classic I have appreciates. Not to mention the appreciation on my home of $1k a month. It's a drop in the bucket that I no longer consider. I'd rather enjoy a great car.

Cars that old lack a lot of features, modern cars even in the midrange these days can be crazy machines

My 2021 SUV has a 21-speaker sound system, a heads-up display, and massages your angus with inflating air bags built into the seat. Heated steering wheel is also essential, plus heated/cooled seats, Apple CarPlay, and different drive modes (sport, comfort, etc)

Dem GV70s vibes. Developing Sport and Sport + modes is the greatest innovation to me, after ACC and LKAS. TFW no play in steering.

[MikeLowrrrey]

So many old school rides with sick engines and sticks that I don't think you need to spend anymore than 20K to have a great ride (though its gonna be older and you'll need to have a timing belt and water pump changed).

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...i-s4-avant-55/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...attro-6-speed/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-audi-rs6-128/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-audi-s4-19/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...i-s4-avant-53/

BMW section of that site is stacked too (though you may find yourself replacing the timing chain and tensioner for the BMWs). Why drive new souless slushboxes for 70K?

LOL at this post. I'm someone looking to buy a used German, but You're trying to get somebody killed my man. The 2014 S4 is probably the only ok thing on your list. OLD BMWs and Audis will kill you.

If you're gonna go used BMW get the B58. Their V8s are terrible. Mercedes has a TT V6/V8 which look reliable for the most part. Audi, I'm not sure. Maintenance wise, they're on par with BMW V8. They also look like the hardest for DIY work.

[blueberryboy]

Thanks for the neg that I disagreed with your opinion here

Is there anything for butt hurt than nagging because I disagreed

Such as chit opinion too you may aswell say " o look at that loser in a 80k Lexus..I'm superior bc I drive a fking 2002 Honda accord with 300k miles "
Give us all a break on that 1

[blueberryboy]

People buy this chit to try to make themselves feel better but in reality, they are just ensuring they have to work for Mr. Sheckelstein for an extra 5 years while they pay down their negative equity. The public school system was ALWAYS designed to turn plebs into slaves. Consumerism is just a piece of the puzzle to keep you working like a slave well into your 60s with basically nothing to show for it.

Yeah or they could afford a 50-80k car in cash no problem
It's really not accurate to make a judgement off such limited information

Driving a decent car in that price range > some old unreliable pos

[koreannoodles77]

People buy this chit to try to make themselves feel better but in reality, they are just ensuring they have to work for Mr. Sheckelstein for an extra 5 years while they pay down their negative equity. The public school system was ALWAYS designed to turn plebs into slaves. Consumerism is just a piece of the puzzle to keep you working like a slave well into your 60s with basically nothing to show for it.

In reality your a brokie that is mad that some people can actually afford nice things.

Funny how its always the brokie's that complain about modern day slavery lol.

[Destor]

I see all kinds of highly modded BMWs and an F-body with bolt ons racing on the 'ring, with Konis, and some weight reduction makes every single BMW look completely silly.



427 surprisingly isn't the best motor. My friend did go heads cam and makes mid 600 hp. Sick af car. But a few too many problems with lifters on that motor. I'd personally go with the LS3.




My 40k car realistically only loses like $200 a month in depreciation tops. Meanwhile a classic I have appreciates. Not to mention the appreciation on my home of $1k a month. It's a drop in the bucket that I no longer consider. I'd rather enjoy a great car.




Dem GV70s vibes. Developing Sport and Sport + modes is the greatest innovation to me, after ACC and LKAS. TFW no play in steering.

Some of the terrain modes are awesome too, Snow Mode in a 2021 F150 saved me from getting stuck in ditches while driving through a blizzard

[blueberryboy]

In reality your a brokie that is mad that some people can actually afford nice things.

Funny how its always the brokie's that complain about modern day slavery lol.

This
We're all gonna die

Might aswell drive a decent fking vehicle

[_zman]

Some of the terrain modes are awesome too, Snow Mode in a 2021 F150 saved me from getting stuck in ditches while driving through a blizzard

Haven't had the pleasure of snow mode yet.

[78novacaine]

427 surprisingly isn't the best motor. My friend did go heads cam and makes mid 600 hp. Sick af car. But a few too many problems with lifters on that motor. I'd personally go with the LS3.

In stock form they definitely have their issues, but once you address the entire valvetrain with a proper heads/cam setup you have an N/A monster easily making 600+ whp in an extremely well sorted chassis. It's crazy that with a few basic mods they can go run 9's from a dig, decimate cars making 100-300 whp more from a roll, then swap wheels/tires and run neck and neck or beat most exotics on the road course. Just an extremely impressive car all around.

[Beararms]

Some people like fast/nice cars and there is nothing wrong with that if they can afford it. Enjoy the nice things in life if you want as long as it isn't stressing you out. I will get another nice vehicle within the next 2-3 years. No point in penny pinching until your 75 then you have maybe 3-4 years to enjoy it before you are dead or not able to move around a lot.

[_zman]

In stock form they definitely have their issues, but once you address the entire valvetrain with a proper heads/cam setup you have an N/A monster easily making 600+ whp in an extremely well sorted chassis. It's crazy that with a few basic mods they can go run 9's from a dig, decimate cars making 100-300 whp more from a roll, then swap wheels/tires and run neck and neck or beat most exotics on the road course. Just an extremely impressive car all around.

It's unfortunate they couldn't keep the weight down in the C8, but it's still quite an impressive vehicle. I think that low weight in the C6 Z06 makes all the diff. It's an amazing machine. I still kinda want one, but no decent canyons or road courses around here. Maybe when I move...

[mainebrahh]

Thanks for the neg that I disagreed with your opinion here

Is there anything for butt hurt than nagging because I disagreed

Such as chit opinion too you may aswell say " o look at that loser in a 80k Lexus..I'm superior bc I drive a fking 2002 Honda accord with 300k miles "
Give us all a break on that 1

You have another neg coming once I'm off spread for complaining about being negged (srs).

[FinBra]

LOL at this post. I'm someone looking to buy a used German, but You're trying to get somebody killed my man. The 2014 S4 is probably the only ok thing on your list. OLD BMWs and Audis will kill you.

If you're gonna go used BMW get the B58. Their V8s are terrible. Mercedes has a TT V6/V8 which look reliable for the most part. Audi, I'm not sure. Maintenance wise, they're on par with BMW V8. They also look like the hardest for DIY work.

Nah, their 2.7TT V6 powerplant is GOAT on the cheap if you know what you're doing. Them TT V8s tho.