What did you do with your Z today IV

onzedge · 06-29-2012, 10:42 AM

Food for thought on a Friday:

JARblue · 06-29-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey watz up jar!

your wifey decide on her next car yet?

Today is her last day at her job, and we've got so many events coming up in the next month that the new car has taken a bit of a back seat, which happens to be one of our requirements.

It keeps coming up randomly in conversation, though. At this point she's decided to sacrifice on the car for something that's cheaper and more economical (more saving and spending $$$ is always good). We are thinking a $250 lease payment on something around $25K would be ideal. Of course, the accountant is way more fiscally responsible, as everything I suggest hits 30-35K with options and quickly becomes a $400-500 monthly payment. The Acura ILX recently caught her eye, and I had never heard of it. Seems a bit weak imo, but the styling isn't bad, Acura's aren't too bad, and the base model will still be a little more premium than a Honda or something. Any input is always welcome.

kenchan · 06-29-2012, 10:43 AM

+1, hope you feel better, JAR!

onzedge · 06-29-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

+1, hope you feel better, JAR!

shadoquad · 06-29-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Food for thought on a Friday:

kenchan · 06-29-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Today is her last day at her job, and we've got so many events coming up in the next month that the new car has taken a bit of a back seat, which happens to be one of our requirements.

It keeps coming up randomly in conversation, though. At this point she's decided to sacrifice on the car for something that's cheaper and more economical (more saving and spending $$$ is always good). We are thinking a $250 lease payment on something around $25K would be ideal. Of course, the accountant is way more fiscally responsible, as everything I suggest hits 30-35K with options and quickly becomes a $400-500 monthly payment. The Acura ILX recently caught her eye, and I had never heard of it. Seems a bit weak imo, but the styling isn't bad, Acura's aren't too bad, and the base model will still be a little more premium than a Honda or something.

hey the ILX is pretty cool, i think. it's using the same chassis as the civic, but boasts more luxury. honestly though, if saving money is the goal i would get something like the new honda accord if honda is the brand of choice...and just keep the payments low. it's not a bad car, just not exciting in any way shape or form. the coupe is a little sportier looking but the sedan imho looks better for the current-gen 4banger versions.

my local honda dealer priced one out for me a while back and came cheaper than a FitSport. lol especially the lease was a great deal. one of the staff at work wanted to get one and had me talk to the usual sales guy at honda.

kenchan · 06-29-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Food for thought on a Friday:

hahaha, i like simple explanations such as this.

JARblue · 06-29-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I think I actually had a grin on my face while I had the accelerator floored and passing them. Though I wish I would have looked over to see their faces. One swooped behind me and was trying to ride my ***.

Get to feeling better JAR!

Thanks everybody!

Sounds like I probably would have been scowling at the idiot for his driving when I passed him. I tend to give people this

whenever I see unsafe or rude maneuvers. I notice that most people are scowling when they drive (or at least look somewhat unhappy). In that light, I have made a conscious decision to listen to more comedy (FM 102.7 in ATX) so that I'm almost always smiling and even laughing heartily on occasion when people see me driving.

Pintsize725 · 06-29-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Thanks everybody!

Sounds like I probably would have been scowling at the idiot for his driving when I passed him. I tend to give people this

whenever I see unsafe or rude maneuvers. I notice that most people are scowling when they drive (or at least look somewhat unhappy). In that light, I have made a conscious decision to listen to more comedy (FM 102.7 in ATX) so that I'm almost always smiling and even laughing heartily on occasion when people see me driving.

Thanks for the suggestion! I always look pissed when driving.

shadoquad · 06-29-2012, 10:55 AM

I'm always nice to people when they cut me off. I let them know that they are number 1!

RiCharlie · 06-29-2012, 10:55 AM

Was behind two trucks and waiting for them to pull into the right lane,.,,then floored it up to around 90....I looked to the sides and infront of me .should have looked behind ..state trooper right behind me...I pulled into the right lane and SHE went right by me..while intently talking on the radio..

Lucky day!

JARblue · 06-29-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey the ILX is pretty cool, i think. it's using the same chassis as the civic, but boasts more luxury. honestly though, if saving money is the goal i would get something like the new honda accord if honda is the brand of choice...and just keep the payments low. it's not a bad car, just not exciting in any way shape or form. the coupe is a little sportier looking but the sedan imho looks better for the current-gen 4banger versions.

my local honda dealer priced one out for me a while back and came cheaper than a FitSport. lol especially the lease was a great deal. one of the staff at work wanted to get one and had me talk to the usual sales guy at honda.

I agree completely about the 4-door Accords. The lease on the ILX is pretty exceptional right now, as well. Honda isn't necessarily brand of choice, just one of the better ones. I've always thought the Accord is kind of pricey, but that's probably cause I've never looked at anything other than the 6MT versions

kenchan · 06-29-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm always nice to people when they cut me off. I let them know that they are number 1!

aha, birdy #1.

shadoquad · 06-29-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

aha, birdy #1.

How does the ignore list work on the highway? Do you hold up a piece of cardboard so you don't have to see the offending car?

ZMan8 · 06-29-2012, 10:59 AM

good morning all. Hope you guys are having a wonderful day.

Took the day off today so I could study for my CPA exam on Monday

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RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 15	Was behind two trucks and waiting for them to pull into the right lane,.,,then floored it up to around 90....I looked to the sides and infront of me .should have looked behind ..state trooper right behind me...I pulled into the right lane and SHE went right by me..while intently talking on the radio.. Lucky day!