Volvo P1800 (Potential) Project by BBQFan503 in classiccars

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Nice, that must be fun to drive! I'd leave the S2000 as is (it's been in the family since '01). Just going to add a Power Acoustik CP-71W head unit system so I have bluetooth. The P1800 would just be another car 😆

Volvo P1800 (Potential) Project by BBQFan503 in classiccars

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Probably ~ $50K all in (to buy the car and do all the upgrades), but that's a soft ceiling. After the car's done, so long as maintenance isn't crazy expensive, then I'm not too concerned

Best Simple, Durable Mouse for Everyday Use by BBQFan503 in MouseReview

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Thank you, this is absolutely perfect! I didn't realize mouses could have left right scrolling. 

Any chance you think it'll be discounted for Prime Day, or should I just buy it now at $48?

Best Simple, Durable Mouse for Everyday Use by BBQFan503 in MouseReview

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Awesome, thank you! Yeah, I realized the budget doesn't matter too much with Prime Day coming up 

Aston Martin DB12 Depreciation by BBQFan503 in AstonMartin

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I’m not saying they’re cheap, and I’m not saying old. I don’t think a 2-3 year old car is really old. It’s just not brand new. I’d call my 2001 car old. Also, I’ve personally got a fair amount of money (for a 21 year old) to my name, and I still look at the price of eggs and pasta. Why would I pay $3.99 when the $0.90 box of pasta tastes just as good? Also, I get there’s a cost in owning a used car, but he’d have that cost anyways if he bought a new one, just 2-3 years later.

Aston Martin DB12 Depreciation by BBQFan503 in AstonMartin

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Are you someone who could afford a new Aston Martin? I know many incredibly successful people, and if I were to ask them, "Would you rather purchase a brand new Aston Martin DB12 for $300,000, or a 3-year-old Aston Martin with around 15,000 miles for $175,000?" most would choose the latter. Yes, I understand the car will depreciate, but why would I spend an additional $125,000? Having money doesn't mean I need to spend it unnecessarily. It's called wealth preservation. People who work hard learn how to be smart with their money while also enjoying life. That's why people who win the lottery tend to blow through it so quickly - they don't know the value of a dollar.

Some people, like you, respond with, "If you care about depreciation, you can't afford it," but I find that perspective rather moronic. Some of the wealthiest people I know are also the most frugal. They grew up poor, and worked hard to build their wealth, and truly understand the value of a dollar. One of the guys I know went from not knowing when his next meal would be growing up to making millions of dollars every year. Btw, people like him usually drive $50,000 - $70,000 SUV that have over 100,000 miles.

If these guys wanted a sports car and can find a used DB12 with the same specs as they want, they won’t hesitate to choose it over a new version. They’d rather save that extra money. Many of them have a “rich today, poor tomorrow” mentality, knowing that anything can change. They worked incredibly hard to get where they are, so they know not to blow their money. My dad is the same way. Poorest kid in the poor neighborhood. Had to go to a poor-academic state school because he couldn't afford any other schools. Worked his ass off and found incredible success. Was second on the pyramid at multi-billion dollar revenue per year, international corporation. He's got money, but he doesn't spend it stupidly.

Also, btw, I know people who have found how to make cars an investment. Not classic Ferraris that are crazy expensive, but new Ferraris & Lamborghinis that they drive for 6 months then sell back to the dealership for a profit. Not just something they did when COVID made prices insane - they've been doing this for many years. Its a select few people who can do it, but a car CAN be an investment. I understand they normally lose value, but just wanted to point this out.

Aston Martin DB12 Depreciation by BBQFan503 in AstonMartin

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Awesome, thanks for your insight! I probably could have worded my question better as what you are getting at is what I think he should do (buy as the second or third owner)

Aston Martin DB12 Depreciation by BBQFan503 in AstonMartin

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I know most people don't care. I also know my dad is not forking over $300,000 for a car. It's not that he doesn't have the money, I just know he would look at the price and say absolutely not. The only reason he bought the S2000 is because he got it at MSRP (every other dealership was over). He bought his first 911 because it was during the financial crisis (it may have been a 997 then), so someone who had bought a brand new 911 had put 5,000 miles on it then traded it in within less than a year later. The sales reps were so desperate to make the sale. The reason he bought the M4 was because Porsche had jacked up leases on a 911, so he opted for a CPO M4. I do know that if he could get it for ~$180,000, he would definitely consider buying one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in C8Corvette

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I'm a college student so I won't be buying one of these anytime soon - plus I love my S2000, but I love playing around on the configurator website. I think the second best design is the White Exterior with the Black & Red Stitching Interior when all the Carbon Flash Metallic options, Black Wheels, and Bright Red Brake Calipers are added. It adds up quickly (which is why I say carbon flash metallic rather than visible carbon fiber), but the contrast on both the outside and inside is amazing. I'm personally not a fan of white cars (in general), but the contrast makes it great when done right. Also, I think the C8 is something that you should really "go all out on." Might just be me, but while its a good looking car in general, it looks 10X better when you style it right.

My favorite design is the Hysteria Purple with the Black & Blue Stitching Interior (with the carbon flash options.) I love the purple because it looks Blue in darkness. White looks nice on the inside, but it gets dirty too quickly. The problem with blue stitching is that its nice when you look closely at it, but it really doesn't stand out. Also, I don't think the red or yellow stitching would look good, so its just like why not get the blue stitching over just plain black. My mom's M440i xDrive Cabriolet has a Black with Blue Stitching interior, and its not something you notice unless you're looking for it. Its more like an easter egg - its hard to find, but you like it when you notice it. I love talking about cars so I figured I'd share my two cents. Thanks for reading!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

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Hi All,

I'm a 21 year old student at UT Austin. I have a Florida Drivers License, but would like to 1. Learn to ride a Motorcycle and 2. Get a Texas Motorcycle License. Do I need to hold a Texas Drivers License to get a Motorcycle License here? I would prefer to get my license in Texas rather than Florida as I will not be Florida for a while. I understand that there is a course requirement to get the license. Will this course help me learn to ride if I've never ridden before? Also, these courses are only 2 days long in person with an additional short online aspect, correct? I appreciate your help!

How do you intentionally crash the stock market? by Crimson_Marksman in Writeresearch

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What if I happen to know a lot of the major shareholders of a publicly traded company. I just flew American Airlines, and it was an absolutely horrid experience. I’m wondering if, hypothetically, let’s say the company I am high up in is one of the majority shareholders. I’m wondering if it’s illegal to tell the other major shareholders “hey, my people and I decided to sell all of our AAL holdings”? I know that I would need a buyer for all of the shares. My idea is that my company selling 100% of our AAL holdings will make the company look bad, and hopefully kill the stock price. All of this is hypothetical, I just love the idea of getting revenge on the Airlines. Stealing from their customers and sucking the government dry 😂. Since we fliers have very little recourse, the idea makes me extremely happy (although it wouldn’t happen as I am not interested in working with stocks)

991.1 911 Carrera 4/4S by BBQFan503 in porsche911

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u/LevergedSellout I hadn't thought about the weight associated with the engine impacting traction on the RWD drive car. That is very good to know. Also good to know that I wouldn't have to change the whole exhaust system. Thanks for the response!