DBOSS Faster than any BTA,XTC,Autotech, Nizpro and Tunehouse car Member 3,918 Member For: 21y 11m 28d Location: D SHIRE! Posted 10/04/04 11:08 AM Share Posted 10/04/04 11:08 AM Fark what other people think.How do they know that you havent got 6 investment properties and what business is it of theirs anyway? spot on Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voy74656 voy74656 Member 2,039 Member For: 21y 7m 2d Location: Adelaide Posted 10/04/04 11:25 AM Share Posted 10/04/04 11:25 AM So many people say to me "You should have bought a house."My reaction: "A house is nowhere near as much fun as one of these!"Plus, I want a car like this while I'm still young enough to enjoy it. I don't want to be waiting until I'm Kenny's age to get it! I'm 23 and dont wanna be paying off a house just yet....I agree that the T is much more fun anyways...especially when Glen cant keep up to my HgAg colourings All my friends love it...parents were against it at first but when they went for a drive they finally understood.As for the house thing.....I'm living in a brand new house as it is anyways. :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsan Member 60 Member For: 21y 3m 3d Location: Maitland, NSW Posted 10/04/04 11:37 AM Share Posted 10/04/04 11:37 AM I only ordered the T a week ago and I've already got a whole bunch of comments from guys at work like "you should have bought a house!" and "why would you spend $50k on something that is only going to depreciate!".There are two things I wanted to buy: A new car and an investment house. This is how I see it: If I did the so called "smart thing" and bought a crappy house (which is all I would have been able to afford on my wage) I could kiss the new car goodbye for at least 15-20 years. On the other hand, if I bought the car, worst case scenario is I would have it paid off and fully owned in 5 years and I'd be right back where I started. Except I'd have a head-turning T!My 2 cents anyway... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voy74656 voy74656 Member 2,039 Member For: 21y 7m 2d Location: Adelaide Posted 10/04/04 11:53 AM Share Posted 10/04/04 11:53 AM I only ordered the T a week ago and I've already got a whole bunch of comments from guys at work like "you should have bought a house!" and "why would you spend $50k on something that is only going to depreciate!".There are two things I wanted to buy: A new car and an investment house. This is how I see it: If I did the so called "smart thing" and bought a crappy house (which is all I would have been able to afford on my wage) I could kiss the new car goodbye for at least 15-20 years. On the other hand, if I bought the car, worst case scenario is I would have it paid off and fully owned in 5 years and I'd be right back where I started. Except I'd have a head-turning T!My 2 cents anyway... good on ya Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdreaming Lifetime Members 1,693 Member For: 22y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/04/04 12:05 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 12:05 PM My wife keeps telling me that I am driving around in her eternity ring that she could have had or an investment property we could have bought.My response is, you have enough diamonds and you can sleep in a car but you can't drive a house :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 21y 4m 30d Location: Melbourne Posted 10/04/04 12:07 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 12:07 PM I bought mine knowing that at least some of it willl be tax deductible, my first car cost $600,2nd $2500,3rd $8,500 4th $18,000. and Now this $44,000 kept my last car for 9 years gave it to the father inlaw still in perfect condition if I get 10 Years out of this I view it as costing me $4400 a year I can live with that knowing that I`m driving round full warranty ,fully safe car and get nice comments to boot.My last car was bought when it was 2 years old apparently the roof and boot had been resprayed hailed one day all the clear came off panel beater said car yard did a sh*t respray on roof b4 they sold it to me. Will only buy new from now on. Enjoy what ya have now tomorrow may never come. Only piece of advice is have your new car but try to put some money away as well.regardsStang Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke zeke Member 792 Member For: 21y 11m 29d Location: Adelaide Posted 10/04/04 12:48 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 12:48 PM 30 years ago I bought a Fiat 124 sports coupe. Very fast car at the time - but hopelessly unreliable (blamed on the way I drove it). But it was fun! If I put the money into a deposit on a house, it probably would've been better financially. But, looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. Besides, I'll probably die richer than I want to anyway.Mrs z was 100% supportive of the current purchase because:1. She understands passion.2. It deflects attention from the money she spends on her horse.3. The alternative was a 5 series BMW at more than twice the price.So, I say go for it! But make sure it enriches your life - not shortens it! That means - realise that the invulnerablity of youth is a fiction that is easily dispelled by working in casualty departments of city hospitals.PS Attached is a 30 year old photo of zeke in boy racer mode at McNamara Park at Mt Gambier. Felt faster than it looks now! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 10/04/04 04:54 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 04:54 PM you can sleep in a car but you can't drive a house :lol: I'll have to remember that one! :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 22y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 10/04/04 10:56 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 10:56 PM If you can afford it buy it F@ck everyone else Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 22y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 10/04/04 11:52 PM Share Posted 10/04/04 11:52 PM Fark what other people think. Exactly...your doolars ...do what you want with it Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10077-what-does-your-family-think-of-your-obsession/page/2/#findComment-110223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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