I would appreciate any input on this. I am 27, have a stable job and currently drive a civic, I paid $14K cdn for the civic after trading my RSX S in. I previously had an R and now have the opportunity to get another one for 23K cdn. After acquiring this car, I will have some $$ left in my account, (just over 3K).

I guess my problem is seeing how fast that money will be taken from my bank account and the fact that cars do deppreciate. The Rs in immaculate condition, never winter driven and I will keep it that way. I do miss the fun factor of this car. Another thing is it will be only driven 6 months of the year, summer only, civic will be driven all other times, while the Rs garaged.

Would appreciate all inputs on whether or not I should get it.

Thank you for listening.

 

I guess you have the bug and can't get rid of it, So go for it.

But with having to tell you, please keep it secure.

 

sounds like you made up your mind already

 

i would

 

Rock another R? Hell yeah go for it especially since you will have a winter beater.

 

Do what ever makes you feel comfortable. Don't forget to be ready for "financial emergencies". Regarding your bank account, I don't think anyone will be able to tell you what you should have as your nest egg.

I think you have your mind made up.

Matt (< quickly realized that changing cars like underwear ends up costing more than it's worth)

 

get it...you won't regret it!

 

id go for it, it's not like ur totaly wiping out ur bank account. just think of how much fun it will be to have u r back after driving the civic for so long.

 

If you really needed to ask, then its not a good idea.

 

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Than you're not making the right moves! If you play your cards right, you can actually make money doing it

Sounds like you already made your mind up, but just remember that if something goes wrong, you have to pay to fix it. Not to mention insurance costs and maintanence. But if you have a well-paying job, why not. Do you have your own house/appartment already? Is it paid for? What about a girlfriend/wife? Thinking about a family anytime soon? I think that will better help advise you...3k isn't much to work with if you're going to be taking on other things soon. Good luck

 

Lax, most of what you've brought up I have been thinking over the past few days. If I was 20 again, no questions ask the car would've been mine now. The thing is I only had my R for 16 months which is almost nothing. I guess when and if I get to 40 I don't want to look back and regret not having this car or having it for more than 2 years. I called the seller and will be having a look at it this week, wish me luck

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Than you're not making the right moves! If you play your cards right, you can actually make money doing it

Sounds like you already made your mind up, but just remember that if something goes wrong, you have to pay to fix it. Not to mention insurance costs and maintanence. But if you have a well-paying job, why not. Do you have your own house/appartment already? Is it paid for? What about a girlfriend/wife? Thinking about a family anytime soon? I think that will better help advise you...3k isn't much to work with if you're going to be taking on other things soon. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>