[NSFW] Stupid & Random Thoughts

Booooring.

 

A lot of their stuff is ultra cheap. Looks good though

 

Comfort is what I care about. Comfy?

 

They really don't, even the mazdaspeeds.

STi's do hold their value and have been the most reliable cars I've owned. Before this I had a 2010 sti. You can't go wrong with a suby.

Although, an Evo X is just as appealing IMO.

Sti
Evo
Golf-R

 

No idea. Not sure how it holds out long term. All my shit is pottery barn or restoration hardware

 

Those are all kids cars though.

 

Saw a nice Honda crv today.

 

Not really worried about long term.

Also, I don't do leather. Hate leather on anything.

 

You can make the case for an EVO being a car for the youth but I disagree with the Golf-R and STi -- these are refined affordable sportscars for all ages. My 62 y/o neighbor loves his Golf-R.

 

Really? Leather seats in a car are way better than fabric?

Leather pants or tops on a sexy bitch? No?

 

My rents have two Mazda3's. I turned them on to them. One is like 9 years old, one is 3. Both have never had any sorts of issues, and the older has a ton of miles on it (my dad used to drive 30 miles each way to work 5 days per week until retiring a few months ago, plus he drives to the coast 2-3 times/month).

That being said, I've always driven Subs, but I've been looking at the Mazda CX-9 (we need a third row, and for a bigger car, the CX-9 drives real nice). The Tribecas are too small, plain, and are being discontinued. I looked at Highlanders, but I feel like they're way more expensive than their competitors. I looked at Pathfinders, but they've had some engine/tranny issues with the newer models. I like the price on the tricked-out Hyundai Santa Fe's, but I can't convince myself to buy a Hyundai (no disrespect to those that drive Hyundais - I used to have one way back in the day).

 

Make sure you find stuff that is a little heavier and firmer. A lot of the furniture we put at our beach house is brand new from Ikea, and the cushions on some of the furniture are already showing wear (i.e. flattening). We are only there for weekends 2-3 times/month, and we don't spent that much time on the furniture. If you're selective, you can find some stuff that will hold up pretty well. I'd also consider checking out City Liquidators. You can stumble across some solid deals there.

 

The look of leather sure.

But, to lay in leather sucks. Too cold in the winter, too hot and sticky in the summer. I can't stand leather couches.

 

Get a 4 Runner.

 

buying a 2004 VW Passat from a friend tomorrow for $2500. Seems like a steal. Has a cracked windshield, needs some new side mirrors, oxygen sensor replaced and there is a coolant leak. Most of those are easy fixes but the coolant leak does worry me since it takes a special VW coolant I guess. I don't know too much about cars, does anyone have any ideas what could be causing the coolant leak?

 

Coolant leak is a huge issue. I had a VW in the past and if it overheats your fucked and need a new engine.

It could be a blown head gasket, cracked radiator, broken hose, etc. Is the leak on the ground? Check the oil, if its muddy do not buy the car as you have a cracked head gasket and you'll be up shits creek.

 

yea it was. I had my uncle look at it and he said the same thing about the head gasket. Thanks for the tip

 

actually if it blown it would have overheated already I think.

 

I saw a tuned 2010-ish Saab 9-5 and that thing was a beast!



The GTR-esque roofline looks great in person.

 

^NOW THAT IS A DOPE CAR!