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Re: (STREETWERKZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STREETWERKZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> my goal is to get my new wife into a house of our own. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Word. I sold my beloved daily driven crx when I bought my condo. Eventually I found my current hatch for dirt cheap and have started all over. I'm always thinking of selling it, but I have so much time in it and I could never recover most of my costs. I imagine in a few years I will sell it and buy/build some sweet *** 4 door once we decide to have child #2.
Word. I sold my beloved daily driven crx when I bought my condo. Eventually I found my current hatch for dirt cheap and have started all over. I'm always thinking of selling it, but I have so much time in it and I could never recover most of my costs. I imagine in a few years I will sell it and buy/build some sweet *** 4 door once we decide to have child #2.
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Re: (Simmerman)
Joe, think very carefully about getting rid of the CRX. Since I started driving at 15, I have never been able to finish a project due to constraints, bills, family emergencies, the law, etc...
I had kinda given up working on any projects when I got married and we had a kid. We have a house and I have the 2 project cars now. But with the house come a whole new set of issues and costs.
Just replaced a section of the roof for $1500 and redoing and 'In-law' apartment for close to $5000 plus my wife just went in for some dental surgery for another $5000 and is going for some more soon.
If anything, I say, either finish it before you buy the house - OR just give yourself a break from it all and put the whole shebang into storage and leave it alone for a while.
You're a car guy, you'll always have a project, at least with this one, pretty much everything is there. But you are right, with theft what it is, I consider that too - but pretty much anything else project wise, is way more expensive to boot.
I had kinda given up working on any projects when I got married and we had a kid. We have a house and I have the 2 project cars now. But with the house come a whole new set of issues and costs.
Just replaced a section of the roof for $1500 and redoing and 'In-law' apartment for close to $5000 plus my wife just went in for some dental surgery for another $5000 and is going for some more soon.
If anything, I say, either finish it before you buy the house - OR just give yourself a break from it all and put the whole shebang into storage and leave it alone for a while.
You're a car guy, you'll always have a project, at least with this one, pretty much everything is there. But you are right, with theft what it is, I consider that too - but pretty much anything else project wise, is way more expensive to boot.
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Re: (RSZero1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RSZero1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Joe, think very carefully about getting rid of the CRX. Since I started driving at 15, I have never been able to finish a project due to constraints, bills, family emergencies, the law, etc...
... the house come a whole new set of issues and costs.
If anything, I say, either finish it before you buy the house - OR just give yourself a break from it all and put the whole shebang into storage and leave it alone for a while.
You're a car guy, you'll always have a project ... pretty much anything else project wise, is way more expensive to boot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
PRetty much sums up my thoughts on the matter. When i get down about the project cars, i do something else for a bit and then pick it back up again.
Sidenote: it is funny how cylical this EF discussion is, every couple dozen pages someone is considering abandoning thier project
... the house come a whole new set of issues and costs.
If anything, I say, either finish it before you buy the house - OR just give yourself a break from it all and put the whole shebang into storage and leave it alone for a while.
You're a car guy, you'll always have a project ... pretty much anything else project wise, is way more expensive to boot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
PRetty much sums up my thoughts on the matter. When i get down about the project cars, i do something else for a bit and then pick it back up again.
Sidenote: it is funny how cylical this EF discussion is, every couple dozen pages someone is considering abandoning thier project
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Re: (Chronicsinners)
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Sidenote: it is funny how cylical this EF discussion is, every couple dozen pages someone is considering abandoning thier project </TD></TR></TABLE>
I go through that about every 6-8 weeks. I get down about something not working or costing too much and I get frustrated. I try to remind myself that even if I sell the hatch and my daily accord, whatever I buy I will still modify. So I'm not really saving myself any trouble
Sidenote: it is funny how cylical this EF discussion is, every couple dozen pages someone is considering abandoning thier project
</TD></TR></TABLE>I go through that about every 6-8 weeks. I get down about something not working or costing too much and I get frustrated. I try to remind myself that even if I sell the hatch and my daily accord, whatever I buy I will still modify. So I'm not really saving myself any trouble
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Re: (civicandy)
yea for real. Every couple weeks i dabble with the idea of buying a WRX wagon, then i begin to look for aftermarket parts and remember how lucky we are that civic parts are so so cheap
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Re: (STREETWERKZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STREETWERKZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">to be honest guys...
i cant have both.
car
or
house.
i can get a car later. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Same dilemma I had. In the end, we decided a house is the proper investment. The car would have been tons of fun, but I would never see a return on the $$$. It sucks being mature.
Btw, I already have a serious bite on the shell. I hope he doesn't flake.
i cant have both.
car
or
house.
i can get a car later. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Same dilemma I had. In the end, we decided a house is the proper investment. The car would have been tons of fun, but I would never see a return on the $$$. It sucks being mature.
Btw, I already have a serious bite on the shell. I hope he doesn't flake.
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Re: (Chronicsinners)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chronicsinners »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea for real. Every couple weeks i dabble with the idea of buying a WRX wagon, then i begin to look for aftermarket parts and remember how lucky we are that civic parts are so so cheap </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just get a RS
God willing of all gos right this will be mine next month
</TD></TR></TABLE>Just get a RS
God willing of all gos right this will be mine next month
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Just get a RS
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wheres the fun in that? no turbo = no fun
Just get a RS
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wheres the fun in that? no turbo = no fun
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Re: (STREETWERKZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STREETWERKZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">to be honest guys...
i cant have both.
car
or
house.
i can get a car later. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You can get a house later too. Besides, the market is still **** and probably won't reach its lowest point until this Fall...but I think you've already made your decision.
i cant have both.
car
or
house.
i can get a car later. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You can get a house later too. Besides, the market is still **** and probably won't reach its lowest point until this Fall...but I think you've already made your decision.
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Re: (nickrps)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nickrps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You can get a house later too. Besides, the market is still **** and probably won't reach its lowest point until this Fall...but I think you've already made your decision. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then.
You can get a house later too. Besides, the market is still **** and probably won't reach its lowest point until this Fall...but I think you've already made your decision. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then.
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Re: (nickrps)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nickrps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You can get a house later too. </TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly.
cant say ive ever been in the car v.s house situation yet... mainly cuz i wont let a girl get in the way! but when i get down about my project i just step away for a little bit and almost forget about it. Once your so far into it its not worth it to back out IMO.
I was about to abandoned my civic this month... untill i picked up my rex and now i remember why i was building in the first place.
good luck with whatever you decide.
You can get a house later too. </TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly.
cant say ive ever been in the car v.s house situation yet... mainly cuz i wont let a girl get in the way! but when i get down about my project i just step away for a little bit and almost forget about it. Once your so far into it its not worth it to back out IMO.
I was about to abandoned my civic this month... untill i picked up my rex and now i remember why i was building in the first place.
good luck with whatever you decide.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
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I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly. If you are looking to buy a house for the 1st time and not sell a home, now is the time. I'd take a house over a nice car anyday. Renting is the same as flushing money down the toilet if you have the means to actually buy.
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly. If you are looking to buy a house for the 1st time and not sell a home, now is the time. I'd take a house over a nice car anyday. Renting is the same as flushing money down the toilet if you have the means to actually buy.
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Re: (civicandy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then. </TD></TR></TABLE> but interest rates are up arent they? =/
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then. </TD></TR></TABLE> but interest rates are up arent they? =/
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Re: (EFin' Kyle)
interest on mortgages are right around 5.5% I believe. At least in my area they are.
I just changed the fuel filter for an oem honda one, and it brought my fuel pressures back down to 39psi at idle. they were at 48 for a while. Not sure how long, but I got my gauge back from my buddy about 2 weeks ago and its been at least that long. It seems to idle better. I'll take it for a drive in a little bit. It's 70 degrees outside. I LOVE IT!
I just changed the fuel filter for an oem honda one, and it brought my fuel pressures back down to 39psi at idle. they were at 48 for a while. Not sure how long, but I got my gauge back from my buddy about 2 weeks ago and its been at least that long. It seems to idle better. I'll take it for a drive in a little bit. It's 70 degrees outside. I LOVE IT!
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Re: (EFin' Kyle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFin’ Kyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but interest rates are up arent they? =/</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are you kidding? They at almost a record low. I refinanced our house a few months ago and saved us almost $100/mo.
Are you kidding? They at almost a record low. I refinanced our house a few months ago and saved us almost $100/mo.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You live in OK. We live in CA.
And you're right...it's a buyers market with the low rates (both sisters sold and bought different homes this month), but in California, as with many other parts of the country, the amount of forclosures is INSANE!!! This will continue and continues to aid in the market's dip. I sure wouldn't mind picking up a bank owned house right now like my sisters both did.
Bottom line is Joe's car though...why sell? Is the small amount of cash you'll get back for the thousands you've spent in parts a smart choice? LIke I told you in PM's Joe, our cars are poor investments. Often times it's better to just hold onto it and ride it out.
I beg to differ. It's a buyer's market right now and mortgage rates are as low as they've been in five years. They're expected to continue to fall until the elections, so if he starts looking now he could find something and get financed at just the right time. Our house should be completed in September, so we're praying rates will be at the lowest point then.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You live in OK. We live in CA.
And you're right...it's a buyers market with the low rates (both sisters sold and bought different homes this month), but in California, as with many other parts of the country, the amount of forclosures is INSANE!!! This will continue and continues to aid in the market's dip. I sure wouldn't mind picking up a bank owned house right now like my sisters both did.
Bottom line is Joe's car though...why sell? Is the small amount of cash you'll get back for the thousands you've spent in parts a smart choice? LIke I told you in PM's Joe, our cars are poor investments. Often times it's better to just hold onto it and ride it out.
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Re: (nickrps)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nickrps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You live in OK. We live in CA.
And you're right...it's a buyers market with the low rates (both sisters sold and bought different homes this month), but in California, as with many other parts of the country, the amount of forclosures is INSANE!!! This will continue and continues to aid in the market's dip. I sure wouldn't mind picking up a bank owned house right now like my sisters both did.
Bottom line is Joe's car though...why sell? Is the small amount of cash you'll get back for the thousands you've spent in parts a smart choice? LIke I told you in PM's Joe, our cars are poor investments. Often times it's better to just hold onto it and ride it out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed, Joe should hold on to the car until later if he can afford to do so.
I bet you CA guys wish you could build a 1522sqft brick house with 2 car garage for $140k.
I saw a 60 Minutes special a while back about Modesto. Believe it or not, it's the foreclosure capital of the country. Two out of every three houses on the market are in forclosure! Plus a lot of the ones for sale are trying to avoid foreclosure. The realtor they interviewed had something like 110 listings of his own.
They described it as a ghost town.
You live in OK. We live in CA.
And you're right...it's a buyers market with the low rates (both sisters sold and bought different homes this month), but in California, as with many other parts of the country, the amount of forclosures is INSANE!!! This will continue and continues to aid in the market's dip. I sure wouldn't mind picking up a bank owned house right now like my sisters both did.
Bottom line is Joe's car though...why sell? Is the small amount of cash you'll get back for the thousands you've spent in parts a smart choice? LIke I told you in PM's Joe, our cars are poor investments. Often times it's better to just hold onto it and ride it out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed, Joe should hold on to the car until later if he can afford to do so.
I bet you CA guys wish you could build a 1522sqft brick house with 2 car garage for $140k.
I saw a 60 Minutes special a while back about Modesto. Believe it or not, it's the foreclosure capital of the country. Two out of every three houses on the market are in forclosure! Plus a lot of the ones for sale are trying to avoid foreclosure. The realtor they interviewed had something like 110 listings of his own.
They described it as a ghost town.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
so where's the FS thread? I'm not gonna try to change your mind...do whatever you want. i had a list of things i want before i buy a house. and a 12 second all-motor CRX is one of them. its the biggest thing on the list. then i'll start workin on building myself a house.
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Re: (civicandy)
It is a buyers market, and depending on where you're looking, getting better.
Fine, you can't afford both fight now, but that is right now. Will selling off the CRX really net you that much cash toward the home? I mean that is really what it will come down to.
Just don't buy anything more for it right now. Either work with what you have, or as mentioned, take a break. Rent a storage unit, stuff it to the gills with all the parts and the car if you can. get it out of sight and out of mind. Work on getting the house.
But again, as a car guy, it's only a matter of time you start f'ing with the fit too, right? Oh wait, didnt you just get rims and stuff for that too??
Most of the cars in my sig were purchased new, esp the 20th anniv GTI and the audi - those were supposed to be my out of honda deals. They were nice but I still needed to tinker - way expensive. Now I have a DD with drop and wheels - done - and my project(s).
With all this work going on for the house, i'm actually looking forward to working on the cars. Then i'm sure i'll get sick of it, and work on the house more.
Fine, you can't afford both fight now, but that is right now. Will selling off the CRX really net you that much cash toward the home? I mean that is really what it will come down to.
Just don't buy anything more for it right now. Either work with what you have, or as mentioned, take a break. Rent a storage unit, stuff it to the gills with all the parts and the car if you can. get it out of sight and out of mind. Work on getting the house.
But again, as a car guy, it's only a matter of time you start f'ing with the fit too, right? Oh wait, didnt you just get rims and stuff for that too??
Most of the cars in my sig were purchased new, esp the 20th anniv GTI and the audi - those were supposed to be my out of honda deals. They were nice but I still needed to tinker - way expensive. Now I have a DD with drop and wheels - done - and my project(s).
With all this work going on for the house, i'm actually looking forward to working on the cars. Then i'm sure i'll get sick of it, and work on the house more.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
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Agreed, Joe should hold on to the car until later if he can afford to do so.
I bet you CA guys wish you could build a 1522sqft brick house with 2 car garage for $140k.
I saw a 60 Minutes special a while back about Modesto. Believe it or not, it's the foreclosure capital of the country. Two out of every three houses on the market are in forclosure! Plus a lot of the ones for sale are trying to avoid foreclosure. The realtor they interviewed had something like 110 listings of his own. They described it as a ghost town.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dude! I went to college in Modesto and started work out there before moving near San Francisco. I almost bought a home there, interest only, blah, blah, blah. I'm glad I didn't...the lower demographic there really bought into the whole 'claimed earned income' and interest-only loans. What a mess. When I go back to visit friends the streets are lined with for sale signs
As much as I don't want to buy...I wish I could. The 1450 sq ft. home next door to us (Chase, Ry, and I) is going for $750,000.
Agreed, Joe should hold on to the car until later if he can afford to do so.
I bet you CA guys wish you could build a 1522sqft brick house with 2 car garage for $140k.
I saw a 60 Minutes special a while back about Modesto. Believe it or not, it's the foreclosure capital of the country. Two out of every three houses on the market are in forclosure! Plus a lot of the ones for sale are trying to avoid foreclosure. The realtor they interviewed had something like 110 listings of his own.
They described it as a ghost town.</TD></TR></TABLE>Dude! I went to college in Modesto and started work out there before moving near San Francisco. I almost bought a home there, interest only, blah, blah, blah. I'm glad I didn't...the lower demographic there really bought into the whole 'claimed earned income' and interest-only loans. What a mess. When I go back to visit friends the streets are lined with for sale signs
As much as I don't want to buy...I wish I could. The 1450 sq ft. home next door to us (Chase, Ry, and I) is going for $750,000.