Okay, it's our neighbor's. The city is repaving our street, and they blocked off street parking for blocks in every direction, so we offered up our spare driveway space.But still, we look rich now!
Quote from: mrs sideways on October 12, 2020, 07:22:10 PMOkay, it's our neighbor's. The city is repaving our street, and they blocked off street parking for blocks in every direction, so we offered up our spare driveway space.But still, we look rich now!And that's what really matters, isn't it? ;)
Quote from: ducky19 on October 13, 2020, 09:03:20 AMQuote from: mrs sideways on October 12, 2020, 07:22:10 PMOkay, it's our neighbor's. The city is repaving our street, and they blocked off street parking for blocks in every direction, so we offered up our spare driveway space.But still, we look rich now!And that's what really matters, isn't it? ;)A new Mustachian side histle! Rent out your driveway to neighbours with fancy cars!
Your neighbour typically parks this vehicle on the street?
If you were having an open house to try to sell your home, would it be a good investment to rent a couple fancy cars and park them in your neighbors' driveways? Hmmm...
Hey FWIW my coworker has a Porsche SUV. Used they are quite affordable. Like ~$15K. Of course they consume alot of fuel and the maintenance is expensive if you utilize a dealer. I rode in it - its nice.
I wouldn't recommend expensive cars to people who expect Hyundai/Toyota/Honda costs. Fine for us gearheads who do our own work.
Quote from: Just Joe on October 16, 2020, 10:57:21 AMI wouldn't recommend expensive cars to people who expect Hyundai/Toyota/Honda costs. Fine for us gearheads who do our own work.I used to have a client where the managing director was getting fed up of people asking if the Porsche 911 in the car park was his. It actually belonged to one of the guys on the production line who had rebuilt it from a wreck using used parts.
Quote from: PhilB on October 27, 2020, 01:57:10 AMQuote from: Just Joe on October 16, 2020, 10:57:21 AMI wouldn't recommend expensive cars to people who expect Hyundai/Toyota/Honda costs. Fine for us gearheads who do our own work.I used to have a client where the managing director was getting fed up of people asking if the Porsche 911 in the car park was his. It actually belonged to one of the guys on the production line who had rebuilt it from a wreck using used parts.I know someone who recently sold their highly efficient commuter vehicle for a large luxury brand vehicle. One of those people who tend to have a car payments continuously. When one car gets paid off its time to go car shopping whether they need to or not. They are one of those people - until the efficient commuter vehicle - for whom everything breaks in expensive ways. I fully expect this used luxury vehicle will break in creative ways that their budget never even imagined. Nobody asked me so I have no IRL opinions. Only complimentary things to say. Sure is shiny!!!Wonder if they've noticed that their MPG went from 40s to teens yet? I really hope for the best for them. I like shiny cars too but not if my budget is already maxed.
Quote from: Just Joe on October 27, 2020, 08:13:03 AMQuote from: PhilB on October 27, 2020, 01:57:10 AMQuote from: Just Joe on October 16, 2020, 10:57:21 AMI wouldn't recommend expensive cars to people who expect Hyundai/Toyota/Honda costs. Fine for us gearheads who do our own work.I used to have a client where the managing director was getting fed up of people asking if the Porsche 911 in the car park was his. It actually belonged to one of the guys on the production line who had rebuilt it from a wreck using used parts.I know someone who recently sold their highly efficient commuter vehicle for a large luxury brand vehicle. One of those people who tend to have a car payments continuously. When one car gets paid off its time to go car shopping whether they need to or not. They are one of those people - until the efficient commuter vehicle - for whom everything breaks in expensive ways. I fully expect this used luxury vehicle will break in creative ways that their budget never even imagined. Nobody asked me so I have no IRL opinions. Only complimentary things to say. Sure is shiny!!!Wonder if they've noticed that their MPG went from 40s to teens yet? I really hope for the best for them. I like shiny cars too but not if my budget is already maxed.I was eating lunch with a friend in an Italian restaurant a little over a year ago when we heard two women a table over discussing one of the ladies' current boyfriend who apparently had just made the final payment on his Dodge Ram pickup truck. Both women commented that the fact he has not gotten a new vehicle yet as being a sign of his being cheap. They were not happy about it. For some reason.....
Wait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.
Quote from: markbike528CBX on March 22, 2021, 10:38:23 AMWait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.To be fair, keeping the garage clean takes time. The only reason we can park a car in our garage is because I can perform an annual cleaning and purging while the kids are in school. If both parents are working, it's hard enough to keep the house and yard clean, and the garage usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list.
Quote from: mrs sideways on March 22, 2021, 11:13:39 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on March 22, 2021, 10:38:23 AMWait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.To be fair, keeping the garage clean takes time. The only reason we can park a car in our garage is because I can perform an annual cleaning and purging while the kids are in school. If both parents are working, it's hard enough to keep the house and yard clean, and the garage usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list.In the winter I keep my garage pretty clean so I can keep two cars there out of the snow. But in the spring/summer/fall, my kids are playing outside damn near 24/7 and there are bikes and toys and such everywhere, so we shovel it all back into the garage at night and close the door, and then they go nuts again with it the next day.I’d much rather have my kids playing outside with their stuff than have a clean garage and them inside on devices.
Quote from: erutio on October 13, 2020, 03:50:27 PMYour neighbour typically parks this vehicle on the street?Normally it's in their driveway, but they have two other cars and a trailer, which was somehow maneuvered onto their lawn. I honestly don't know why they parked their best car in our driveway, but probably because they drive the other cars more. (shrug)
Quote from: Chris22 on March 22, 2021, 01:24:14 PMQuote from: mrs sideways on March 22, 2021, 11:13:39 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on March 22, 2021, 10:38:23 AMWait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.To be fair, keeping the garage clean takes time. The only reason we can park a car in our garage is because I can perform an annual cleaning and purging while the kids are in school. If both parents are working, it's hard enough to keep the house and yard clean, and the garage usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list.In the winter I keep my garage pretty clean so I can keep two cars there out of the snow. But in the spring/summer/fall, my kids are playing outside damn near 24/7 and there are bikes and toys and such everywhere, so we shovel it all back into the garage at night and close the door, and then they go nuts again with it the next day.I’d much rather have my kids playing outside with their stuff than have a clean garage and them inside on devices.That seems to be an excellent choice for your kids!The kid clutter phase lasts only last a few years so it won’t be in your life forever.
Quote from: iris lily on March 22, 2021, 01:37:56 PMQuote from: Chris22 on March 22, 2021, 01:24:14 PMQuote from: mrs sideways on March 22, 2021, 11:13:39 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on March 22, 2021, 10:38:23 AMWait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.To be fair, keeping the garage clean takes time. The only reason we can park a car in our garage is because I can perform an annual cleaning and purging while the kids are in school. If both parents are working, it's hard enough to keep the house and yard clean, and the garage usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list.In the winter I keep my garage pretty clean so I can keep two cars there out of the snow. But in the spring/summer/fall, my kids are playing outside damn near 24/7 and there are bikes and toys and such everywhere, so we shovel it all back into the garage at night and close the door, and then they go nuts again with it the next day.I’d much rather have my kids playing outside with their stuff than have a clean garage and them inside on devices.That seems to be an excellent choice for your kids!The kid clutter phase lasts only last a few years so it won’t be in your life forever.My kids are 5 years apart and the oldest is 9; I’ve probably got at least 7-8 years to go. Oh well! There are worse things. The worst is the Powerwheels my parents bought for my daughter; it’s like 4’x7’. I hang it on the wall in the winter but the kids can’t get it down so that takes up the most room. It will be a happy day when I can pass it along to another family with small kids.
Quote from: mrs sideways on March 22, 2021, 11:13:39 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on March 22, 2021, 10:38:23 AMWait, your neighbors have a Porsche and it is not kept in a garage? How gauche. Oh that's right, the garage is used protect unused junk. Silly me.To be fair, keeping the garage clean takes time. The only reason we can park a car in our garage is because I can perform an annual cleaning and purging while the kids are in school. If both parents are working, it's hard enough to keep the house and yard clean, and the garage usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list.Took a bike ride the other day. YAY - spring! Based on what I saw here, a cluttered garage is quite normal. We recently cleaned out our garage too. Took a big effort b/c it is easier to use it as easy storage or a dumping ground for tools/toys/good intentions. Felt good to get that done. Ana White has some great storage ideas and plans. We built some shelves seen there. Beware an 8ft 2x4 is $7-$9 right now.
Quote from: Just Joe on October 27, 2020, 08:13:03 AMI know someone who recently sold their highly efficient commuter vehicle for a large luxury brand vehicle. One of those people who tend to have a car payments continuously. When one car gets paid off its time to go car shopping whether they need to or not. They are one of those people - until the efficient commuter vehicle - for whom everything breaks in expensive ways. I fully expect this used luxury vehicle will break in creative ways that their budget never even imagined. Nobody asked me so I have no IRL opinions. Only complimentary things to say. Sure is shiny!!!Wonder if they've noticed that their MPG went from 40s to teens yet? I really hope for the best for them. I like shiny cars too but not if my budget is already maxed....Update on the someone I know: their luxury vehicle needs a new engine. Ouch!
I know someone who recently sold their highly efficient commuter vehicle for a large luxury brand vehicle. One of those people who tend to have a car payments continuously. When one car gets paid off its time to go car shopping whether they need to or not. They are one of those people - until the efficient commuter vehicle - for whom everything breaks in expensive ways. I fully expect this used luxury vehicle will break in creative ways that their budget never even imagined. Nobody asked me so I have no IRL opinions. Only complimentary things to say. Sure is shiny!!!Wonder if they've noticed that their MPG went from 40s to teens yet? I really hope for the best for them. I like shiny cars too but not if my budget is already maxed.
A porsche/bmw is what I'd love to spend money on but likely never will.Should take it for a drive :P
Quote from: ender on October 12, 2020, 08:11:10 PMA porsche/bmw is what I'd love to spend money on but likely never will.Should take it for a drive :P I am looking forward to taking delivery of my bmw. I don’t drive a lot so finger crossed on the car not being an endless money pit during my ownership.
I didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.
Quote from: iris lily on July 07, 2021, 05:48:30 PMI didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.Porsche make more SUV than cars.
Quote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 07:28:19 AMQuote from: iris lily on July 07, 2021, 05:48:30 PMI didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.Porsche make more SUV than cars.But that's a relatively recent phenomenon. They made their name on sport-lux cars.
Quote from: dcheesi on July 08, 2021, 10:06:08 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 07:28:19 AMQuote from: iris lily on July 07, 2021, 05:48:30 PMI didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.Porsche make more SUV than cars.But that's a relatively recent phenomenon. They made their name on sport-lux cars. If Relatively recent is 2014 , 50/50 SUV/car split, then you are correct.https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/22/porsche-cayenne-macan-suvs-911-cars/4502342002/
Quote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 11:01:16 AMQuote from: dcheesi on July 08, 2021, 10:06:08 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 07:28:19 AMQuote from: iris lily on July 07, 2021, 05:48:30 PMI didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.Porsche make more SUV than cars.But that's a relatively recent phenomenon. They made their name on sport-lux cars. If Relatively recent is 2014 , 50/50 SUV/car split, then you are correct.https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/22/porsche-cayenne-macan-suvs-911-cars/4502342002/Dude, for us oldsters,2014 was, like, a couple of months ago.
Quote from: iris lily on July 08, 2021, 02:28:28 PMQuote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 11:01:16 AMQuote from: dcheesi on July 08, 2021, 10:06:08 AMQuote from: markbike528CBX on July 08, 2021, 07:28:19 AMQuote from: iris lily on July 07, 2021, 05:48:30 PMI didn’t know that Porsche made SUVs. I don’t know why anyone would want one.Porsche make more SUV than cars.But that's a relatively recent phenomenon. They made their name on sport-lux cars. If Relatively recent is 2014 , 50/50 SUV/car split, then you are correct.https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/22/porsche-cayenne-macan-suvs-911-cars/4502342002/Dude, for us oldsters,2014 was, like, a couple of months ago.Hey, I resemble that remark! XDFor '80s kids like me, the idea of Porsche making SUVs was once nearly as bizarre as the idea of Lamborghini making station wagons... (*Googles Lamborghini, finds out they now make an "SUV" that looks a heck of a lot like a station wagon*) *D'oh!*