$39500 difference

[roostercruiser]

my black scout cost $375 not even half the suv car payment for a month that im parked next to at work



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[Scott39]

My condo payment is less then that GMC SUV payment.:sombrero:

[GTABurnout]

Not sure the point of this tread...

I can post a pic of my girls Del Sol parked next to my C6 Z06. Both will get me to work but they clearly are not equal...

Different trucks for different usage.

[Loco-Nomad]

I'd like to find a decent Scout for that price! I'd take the Scout any day.:)

[jp0863]

Can't i just have them both? my wifes 2008 suburban only cost's $462 a month and it's a z71 lt3 with everything you could want. Sure is comfy to drive and being 6'4" tall, i have yet to find anything to complain about it... except that it's not a Scout.

[BKCowGod]

All of my vehicles combined cost under $15,000 and I would take any of them over a C6 Z06 or the GMC.

In my opinion the $39500 difference is a whole lot of worry.

[GTABurnout]

:Wow1:
All of my vehicles combined cost under $15,000 and I would take any of them over a C6 Z06 or the GMC.

In my opinion the $39500 difference is a whole lot of worry.

Thats your choice. I own out right over $25K worth of cars big deal. I could choose to drive a $1500 Honda to work but I choose a $13000 Tundra. I could have built a budget Fox body Mustang but I bought a 07 Z06. Say what you want but there is a reason things cost more money. My Tundra is smoother larger and cleaner then a $1500 Honda.

And trying to compare a Fox body mustang with a C6 Z06 is laughable at best. Sorry man just hate seeing people say "I spent less then you so mine is better"

Heres a deal I wont make fun of you own a truck thats older then me and you try not to get upset that people can spend $45K on a car with out blinking an eye.

Deal?

I will leave you with a nice little quote I came up with for people who play this car....

"Why one one nice car when you can own 5 plies of Junk"

[Backwoods Rambler]

:Wow1:

Thats your choice. ............I will leave you with a nice little quote I came up with for people who play this car....

"Why one one nice car when you can own 5 plies of Junk"

I'm sure you meant this....

"Why own one nice car when you can own 5 piles of junk" - GTA Burnout

[pskhaat]

What vehicle would serve a family of 5-6 better in both the Mountains in Winter and the Deserts in Summer and 10,000s of miles of road trips?

[BKCowGod]

DELETED - I need to follow my own advice, I guess. Here's a toned-down version:

Step 1 - Inhale.
Step 2 - Exhale.
Step 3 - Repeat.

GTA - I apologize for insulting your ability to purchase expensive cars. I would never dream of doing so if I had realized that you cared this much. I am not at all insecure about my financial situation, and I love that my truck is older than me. I consider it a mark of pride that I can make an old vehicle better than anything available in dealers, but to each their own. I am very glad that you were able to purchase a shiny new(er) truck that does everything you want. Enjoy it!


:Wow1:

Thats your choice. I own out right over $25K worth of cars big deal. I could choose to drive a $1500 Honda to work but I choose a $13000 Tundra. I could have built a budget Fox body Mustang but I bought a 07 Z06. Say what you want but there is a reason things cost more money. My Tundra is smoother larger and cleaner then a $1500 Honda.

And trying to compare a Fox body mustang with a C6 Z06 is laughable at best. Sorry man just hate seeing people say "I spent less then you so mine is better"

Heres a deal I wont make fun of you own a truck thats older then me and you try not to get upset that people can spend $45K on a car with out blinking an eye.

Deal?

I will leave you with a nice little quote I came up with for people who play this car....

"Why one one nice car when you can own 5 plies of Junk"

[Trail Monkey]

this thread needs to be deleted. Not the type of discussion our forum is about. pointless in every sense of the word..

[BKCowGod]

this thread needs to be deleted. Not the type of discussion our forum is about. pointless in every sense of the word..

You're right, I gave in to trolling. I edited mine.

[pskhaat]

I'm watching (as per deletion), but I think it has bearing on old vs. new vehicular travel. I see great benefit for each old & new. Each have their place and it goes without saying that $ saved could be used for $ to travel and get out.

How does a newer vehicle inhibit/express your abilities to be overlanding? ...is the appropriate question, agreed not "...that was a stupid purchase."

For me, I love driving an older vehicle, but have situations in my life where newer vehicles and modern life demand modern features (like AC with wee ones in 115F heat)

[fowldarr]

I have owned some of each. My current stable is as follows
1984 FJ 60
1994 Yukon (2door)
2005 Nissan Quest

I love my cruiser. it cost me $1250. I would drive it every day, but it's not practical (mainly because I should have used the money I used to buy the yukon to fix up the cruiser). The yukon drives me back and forth to work every day. It cost $4000. It is our primary, get out and explore vehicle (until the cruiser is done). The quest is our "on road" expedition vehicle (I know defies logic, but some of the funnest trips I've had have been on pavement, don't hang me). It cost significantly more, it was only 1 year old when we bought it.

So, parked next to each other, if I could only have one what would I pick?
I would take the cruiser
unless,
I had to take my wife and kids....

Again, it comes down to what is the best vehicle for your use? If a 1978 Scout (wish I still had mine) does the job for you, then great. If your needs demand a brand new, off the show room floor truck, and you can afford it. Go for it. I would love a new truck, but personally would rather take the money and pour it into the land cruiser. (Can you imagine, $35,000 put into an FJ 60.... :)

[roostercruiser]

i was talking really about the depreciation value of vehicles. both trucks are top of the line for there years and now the value is 1/2 the payment of a new top of the line GMC. thats what i ment. trust me i woud love to have a new GMC they are very comfortable rides. its just sad to see old trucks drop in value and they were once they used to be sitting on the showroom floor. thats what i ment. sorry for the vagness.

[Scott39]

My condo payment is less then that GMC SUV payment.:sombrero:
But that gives me more money to spend on my rigs/toys.

[evldave]

Other than the attacks, I think this is a great philosophical discussion...I've wavered back and forth between old/new...

At one point, I had a '91 Cherokee for fun, '69 F250 for hauling trash, '94 325i for daily driver, '89 Suburban for expeditions, and '93 Ranger for the gf...all fully paid for, and generally one or the other 'under repair' but each was great for its intended purpose (of course, I barely had any room to park in my neighborhood :) )

Fast forward..now I have '06 H3 for me, '07 Wranger for the wife..almost $1000/month in payments, but both under warranty, just enough room for 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs, both can tow my M416 so enough room to go camping comfortably, and I don't have to worry about whether I have the time to fix anything or if my wife and kids are going to end up stranded...anything happens and a quick phone call to the dealer fixes everything...

Now, looking to rid of the H3, kids are getting older and taller, want a full size for road trips...do I go back to older Suburban, with it's cloth seats, semi-decent A/C, not as many cup holders, maintenance, but no payment? Or a newer Suburban/Expedition/Yukon XL with reliability, comfy heated leather seats (for the wifey), DVD player, cold A/C, maybe an extended or GMPP warranty but a ridiculous payment?

Which is better? idk, but I search craigslist for everything from a Cherokee Chief to a Travelall to a 1991 Suburban to a 2007 Yukon Denali XL with low miles, at some point I'll figure out what I want and just go do it (btw, the wife wants a new Navigator, everyone's tastes/priorities/abilities are different lol)

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I like this thread!

And I would rather have the "Black Scout"....!....:sombrero::victory::costumed-smiley-007:ylsmoke:



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[T.Low]

I was very close to buying a c6 z06. It's in my dream garage. Hopefully in my real garage some day soon. How any car enthusiast can manage to not be in lust with this car is beyond me. c6 Corvette Z06 test by Tiff Needell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMDtROZo1kE

Edit:
I see we're including the "Current Fleet"; here goes:
'04 Murano, 40k mi. (wife's)
'06 F-150 4x4 Crew Cab 6' bed
'03 4x4 Astro van w/ pop top (see sig below)
'05 Gas Gas 450 plated
'08 Kona Unit 29er
'07 Kona Stinky Deluxe 8"
'05 Kona Dawg Primo 5"
'06 Felt 65 road bike
'05 Trek 5200 all carbon road bike (wife's)
'04 Kona King Kikapu 3 1/2" (wife's)
'01 Kona Fire Mountain (wife's commuter)
NDK Romany (wife's)
NDK Explorer
Seda Glider
Necky Phantom
Black Marlin surf ski
Barcelona Jelly Donut Cut slalom boat
Wave Sport Score playboat
Necky Blunt creek boat
Pyranha Inazone
Necky Rip (wife's)
Pyranha Masters polo boat
VCP ALeut Sea II tandem sea kayak
Bauer 5000

(Thought about putting it all in my sig like the guys that put their mountain bikes in, but this will suffice)

[Scenic WonderRunner]

C6 Z06.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14H2kcnQuMo


One more! Because that is one Awesome Car! I would Love to have one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBZtsCtsjgc&feature=related


Nice...but I don't think that applies....:sombrero:



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[Scott39]

I was wanting to put an ZO6 motor in my 90 excab Toyota truck or an fj60, Because I can`t afford a ZO6, now that would be a cool expo rig.
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance/809/17801268/10002/-1?parentProductId=956503

[pint]

I hate car payments! I fell into the same trap many do after many years of nice used or paid off cars. After a number of promotions and raises, I decided to keep up with the Jonses...bigger and bigger houses and 2 car payments of nearly $600 each! That ended a few months back. Now it's cash only for my vehicles. If that means a $3K truck or a $40K truck, it means no payment! I am trying to sell my house to downsize as well. More time and money for fun, and a lot less stress! To each his own. :sombrero:

[Maryland Pinz]

I hate car payments! I fell into the same trap many do after many years of nice used or paid off cars. After a number of promotions and raises, I decided to keep up with the Jonses...bigger and bigger houses and 2 car payments of nearly $600 each! That ended a few months back. Now it's cash only for my vehicles. If that means a $3K truck or a $40K truck, it means no payment! I am trying to sell my house to downsize as well. More time and money for fun, and a lot less stress! To each his own. :sombrero:


I hear you! I am hoping to hear back today on my offer to purchase a house for $230,000. If this works out, then I'm moving my family out of my current house into the new (to me) house and then selling my current $825,000 house! Granted--I'm doing this b/c I WANT to, not b/c I have to. I've finally come to the conclusion that keeping up w/ the Jones' is a waste of time! My mortgage is going to go from $6,600 per month to $1,500 per month!!! Time to start saving instead of living large, and I couldn't be happier! :victory: