# Decisions, decisions... (Opinions needed ITT) **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [December 17, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151 "2009-12-17T22:01:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/161 "2009-12-21T08:12:12Z")
Or you could just use self control and not modify it, I know that’s a tricky one. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/162 "2009-12-21T08:15:24Z")
> [@Radar Detector Updates](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detector-updates/27492/14): > > If you liked the new Suburban, go take out a new GMC Denali. I drove an '09, or maybe it was a '10, but it was VERY nice. The interior was a step up from the Suburban, as that’s always how the Denali’s seemed to be is a higher class Chevy. > > Also, I have no idea what you were looking to spend but I also had a chance to drive a 2010 BMW 750i with the new twin turbo V8 and a 2008 535xi w/ the twin turbo 3.0L 6cyl. Both very impressive cars. I felt the 750i had a lot more of a luxurious feel(obviously being the highest end BMW) but it was very spacious on the inside and had a comfortable feel all around. The 535xi wasn’t too far off from the 750i, both were loaded with navigation etc. and both being twin turbo just felt like the power was all right there. > > Like I said, I have no idea what the new 750i’s and 5-series go for, nor do I know if you’re looking for something as big as the 7-series…but I think they’re worth looking into. New 750 is like 100K… :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/163 "2009-12-21T09:55:18Z")
> [@My Turn ver. Next Car Choices](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-turn-ver-next-car-choices/27527/35): > > Or you could just use self control and not modify it, I know that’s a tricky one. You should know me better than that. Leasing is an option. ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast1/32/6546_2.png) [@Auto0utcast1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast1)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/164 "2009-12-21T10:00:57Z")
> [@Sensative son of a bitches](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sensative-son-of-a-bitches/27531/36): > > You should know me better than that. > > Leasing is an option. true, your last name isnt McGrath… :ponder ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/165 "2009-12-21T10:02:40Z")
A lease would keep you from heavily modifying. Might be a good option ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/166 "2009-12-21T13:59:48Z")
> [@Whos getting a pair of these???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-getting-a-pair-of-these/27500/32): > > A lease would keep you from heavily modifying. Might be a good option Werd. The only thing that sucks is not building any sort of equity with it. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/167 "2009-12-21T14:15:47Z")
> [@Kevin Smith fans](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kevin-smith-fans/27426/3): > > Enzo… lol jk > > get a 335xi +1… exactly what I thought of ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/168 "2009-12-21T14:17:39Z")
> [@Not to be eerie... (Death related.)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/not-to-be-eerie-death-related/27496/57): > > Werd. > The only thing that sucks is not building any sort of equity with it. But what’s the point of building “equity” in a depreciating asset when you can just lease it? If the depreciation is bad, leasing can be better over a shorter term such as 24,36 months, esp. when you have these $0 down deals. One other great option to consider if your credit is good- do a lease takeover on a nice vehicle. This way, the original lessee is the one who is out the big DP and then just transfers it to you for what usually is payments only for an even shorter period (like less than 24 months even)… Makes a lot of sense if the lease payments x term length (simplified I know) comes out to less than what the vehicle would depreciate if you owned it outright. All without the hassle of having to sell it later and stuff… Flip side is, if you’re going to be keeping the vehicle for longer than three years, just buy it. But make sure you KEEP it or you may have been better off leasing it. The key is to make a plan and stick to it. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/169 "2009-12-21T14:20:22Z")
> [@OsoiNA6"](#): > > The key is to make a plan and stick to it. Do you realize who you’re talking to, Archie? I almost have more failed project threads than Vlad. ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/170 "2009-12-21T14:22:04Z")
> [@Reno 911 Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/reno-911-supra/27551/5): > > Do you realize who you’re talking to, Archie? > I almost have more failed project threads than Vlad. Sorry man, I don’t know you well so I guess I was giving you the benefit of the doubt?! More unfinished business than V himself? Heady stuff… ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/171 "2009-12-21T14:29:23Z")
Cossey… you ever think about leasing some cars? If your just going to write off the payment then your really not losing anything and you just have a new car all the time. The other thing is that you can lease a few cars and if you do really like one you just buy it. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/172 "2009-12-21T15:14:37Z")
(post not directed at Cossey, just in general) It took me until my late twenties to realize that the owner of a high performance, weekend only sports car should not have a payment on a daily driver also. I justified it in my early 20’s…then I woke up. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/173 "2009-12-21T15:28:01Z")
> [@OsoiNA6"](#): > > But what’s the point of building “equity” in a depreciating asset when you can just lease it? Cossey is above logic. ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/174 "2009-12-21T16:25:52Z")
New Acura RDX w/tech package. AWD, navigation, Turbo 240hp or so and all for under 40k ---
**Author:** ![SDP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@SDP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SDP)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/175 "2009-12-23T15:34:05Z")
Trucks suck if you are used to cars that are somewhat light and nimble. Everytime I drive a full size truck I can’t wait to get back into a car that brakes and handles well. Its nice to relax and cruise around but for those that like “driving” then its not a very enjoyable daily. ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/176 "2009-12-23T15:39:54Z")
> [@This is why i hate cobalt ss drivers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-i-hate-cobalt-ss-drivers/27102/75): > > Trucks suck if you are used to cars that are somewhat light and nimble. Everytime I drive a full size truck I can’t wait to get back into a car that brakes and handles well. Its nice to relax and cruise around but for those that like “driving” then its not a very enjoyable daily. HUGE +1, That was a major factor in me getting rid of my truck. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/177 "2009-12-23T15:43:44Z")
you fucking guys… i used to bounce through traffic in my F250 same as I did with my Integra. Ask the wife, she used to bitch all the time. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/178 "2009-12-23T19:42:42Z")
My brother drives his Ram 2500 like a fucking sports car. I cant believe the way he throws that thing around in traffic and on the highway. Lately every time I get into a smaller car I cant wait to get into my truck. I had to drive my dad’s Focus to work a few weeks ago and couldnt stand being in it. Kinda surprising considering I went from a small car to the truck. ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151/179 "2009-12-24T06:23:59Z")
> [@FS: b series vtec crower stage 2 camshafts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-b-series-vtec-crower-stage-2-camshafts/24708/31): > > lots of $$$ is above logic. Fixed [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decisions-decisions-opinions-needed-itt/249151.md?page=8)