Just got call from dealership - my ordered car just came in

[fnfalman]

Pics tomorrow!!!

It's red(ish).

[Mr Lefty]

wow... this thread delivers! :panic:

[FT BSTRD]

http://www.sparkzy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/red-smart-car-1.jpg


Comes with a free subscription of Out Magazine.

Dealers are making order calls this week.

[fnfalman]

Well, if you guys really want to know tonight instead of waiting for the pic tomorrow (I gotta work ya know), it's the BMW M6.

[PhiSig1071]

Hopefully the local trolls wont be mad at you about this one! :lol:

[JoJoYZF]

Well, if you guys really want to know tonight instead of waiting for the pic tomorrow (I gotta work ya know), it's the BMW M6.

Thats a fucking awesome choice man. Congrats. You keeping the z4 or getting rid of it?

[fnfalman]

Thats a fucking awesome choice man. Congrats. You keeping the z4 or getting rid of it?
The Z4 is already paid for and pretty beat to shit. I wouldn't get squat for it, so might as well keep it.

I've always wanted to see what it's like to own a high-falutin' vehicle and well, the market is right. I get it for nearly 20K off MSRP PLUS ridiculous interest rate of 0.49%. So I figured what the hell. The only problem is that it now will affect my motorcycle purchase next year.

[JoJoYZF]

The Z4 is already paid for and pretty beat to shit. I wouldn't get squat for it, so might as well keep it.

I've always wanted to see what it's like to own a high-falutin' vehicle and well, the market is right. I get it for nearly 20K off MSRP PLUS ridiculous interest rate of 0.49%. So I figured what the hell. The only problem is that it now will affect my motorcycle purchase next year.

You could always sell the z4 for a few bucks and use that towards a bike. It may not be worth a ton but Im guessing you can get a good chunk of the cost of the new bike out of it.

[PhiSig1071]

Hmmm, If you do decide to sell it shoot me a PM of how much you'd take for it, I might be interested.

[fnfalman]

Actually I've been thinking about doing a full mechanical overhaul for the Z4 and give it to my favorite niece who's half way through college.

The car isn't in that great of a shape. The left side is pretty well dinged up from other jackasses drivers. The driver window motor conked out and the paint is well chipped from my many travels.

Anyway, I'm off to sign the deal and pick up the new vehicle.

Pics first thing tomorrow.

[PhiSig1071]

Actually I've been thinking about doing a full mechanical overhaul for the Z4 and give it to my favorite niece who's half way through college.

The car isn't in that great of a shape. The left side is pretty well dinged up from other jackasses drivers. The driver window motor conked out and the paint is well chipped from my many travels.

Damn! Want to adopt a Nephew?

[DLIT]

So this minus those wheels pretty much?

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/bmw1.jpg

[PiZdETS]

Baller. M6's are badass. Prepare to dust-off most sportbikes on the top end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O89UWHnFUl0

[byron12]

Wow your rich I look foward to pics...:dthumb:

[t-homo]

Damn man that is awesome.

[Dave]

nice! i hear that v10 is a beast

[Method]

Nice choice man! The new M6's are beasts.

Where's those pics??

[neebelung]

Well, if you guys really want to know tonight instead of waiting for the pic tomorrow (I gotta work ya know), it's the BMW M6.

I've hated you long and hard. I hate you even more now. :rant:









Ok, not really, but I am quite envious... congrats on the new ride, and I can't wait to see pics of it!! :drool:

[Rider]

Sweet car man. I saw one next to me at a light the other day.. I was:drool: at it. It was a brand new car on a demo ride(The sticker was still in the window) all black.

[fnfalman]

Here it is. The red is more subdued than I usually prefer my rides, but it's a luxury coupe and not a race car. It looks rather elegant in this trim. Full leather interior and I mean full leather plus carbon fiber trim. Very little layout of buttons & visible gimmicks - me likey.

It's fast, but it's not visceral fast like, say, my Aprilia.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6009.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6008.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6010.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6011.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6012.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6014.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6015.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6017.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6018.jpg

[Rider]

Nice car but damn.. that's a lot of red in the interior.

[cuttle]

can we finally get a car forum? :whistle:

[Bluestreak]

Very nice!

[Krabill]

I don't usually go ga-ga over luxury (even sport model) cars, but damn that is one beautiful machine.

[Dave]

what the fuck? are my eyes decieving me here? when did they offer a real tranny with those?

[fnfalman]

what the fuck? are my eyes decieving me here? when did they offer a real tranny with those?

Huh? They've always come with a real tranny. You must have been thinking about Mercedes products.:idk:

[neebelung]

Here it is. The red is more subdued than I usually prefer my rides, but it's a luxury coupe and not a race car. It looks rather elegant in this trim. Full leather interior and I mean full leather plus carbon fiber trim. Very little layout of buttons & visible gimmicks - me likey.

It's fast, but it's not visceral fast like, say, my Aprilia.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6009.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6008.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6010.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6011.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6012.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6014.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6015.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6017.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/BMWM6018.jpg

SEX. ON. WHEELS.

:drool:

Seriously, just a magnificent machine. Enjoy it!!! :rockout:

Personally I love the red interior... it's just not something most cars can "get away with," but in the BMW, it's just spectacular.

[Flexin]

Nice ride. :rockwoot:

James

[PhiSig1071]

Can we got an under-hood pic?

And what bike is on the left, next to the Tuono? The backend looks like a Japanese sportbike, it doesn't look like the Rockster.

[unknownroad]

Nice! That's the first BMW I've really :drool: over since the Z8.

That interior is... startling, tho :panic:

[fnfalman]

And what bike is on the left, next to the Tuono? The backend looks like a Japanese sportbike, it doesn't look like the Rockster.

Oops, fucked up. I didn't look at the pic. The bike to the left of the Tuono is the 2003 Aprilia Mille. There is a half disassembled FJ1200 hidden behind the Aprilias that is my friend's current overhaul project.

[VatorMan]

Nice ride. If I can make one suggestion-Mount your radar detector permanently.

I used an invisicord.http://invisicord.com/osc2/catalog/index.php?cPath=24

and a visor clip similar to this.http://www.vettemods.com/radarbracket-c6.htm

I'm sure your mirror has some kind of power to it. you just need to find a hot and a ground wire and plug it in. Very easy install. Very neat too.

[fnfalman]

That interior is... startling, tho :panic:

I like it that way. Clean and uncluttered. It's a car and not a freakin' spaceship. There's no need to have all sorts of crap in it. If it weren't built in, I would not have gotten the GPS system either.

The fucked up thing is that I gotta learn how to use the iDrive in order to play music, use the Bluetooth and all that shits. Maybe I'll just turn all that shits off and just listen to the engine. The hell with fooling around with all the geegaws.

The car is fast but not startlingly fast. It's hard to be impressed with any car's acceleration short of a true drag racer once you've ridden sport bikes.

[z06boy]

That's a very nice ride. I've driven one a few times. I like these along with the AMG Mercedes. I work with a few peeps that have these. Only one has this particular car. I've driven more 7 series.

I don't really care for the i-drive system BUT it is more user friendly than when it first came out...you should have experienced them. :panic:

I remember the first time I drove one...the owner wasn't there. I thought WTF !?!?!?!?!?!?....I couldn't even start it and then couldn't get it into gear after I figured out how to start it !!!! :lol::lol: :zowned:

Again...very nice ride man...congrats. :drool:

[PiZdETS]

Remember you've also got the M button to play with which frees up an additional 100 horsepower. Do you have to wait until break-in is finished to use it?

[JoJoYZF]

Congrats man, that car is sick. And the red interior look sweet.

[xx CURVE xx]

WTF!?...i thought you didn't like talking about cars you wanker :lol:

[fnfalman]

Remember you've also got the M button to play with which frees up an additional 100 horsepower. Do you have to wait until break-in is finished to use it?

I didn't read the manual. Was I suppose to wait in the break-in to use the M button? Oops.:whistle:

WTF!?...i thought you didn't like talking about cars you wanker :lol:

I don't. I'm not exactly gaga-eyed over it. It's a very sweet car, but it's still a car.

[dReWpY]

whats this M button ?

[fnfalman]

whats this M button ?

Look at the steering wheel picture and on the right spoke, you'll see a button that said "M" on it. It releases the full 500-HP as opposed to the default setting of 400-HP. Stupid feature, but some idiot at BMW thought that it was cool, I suppose. Something to justify the "M" emblem.

[z06boy]

The "button" seems like a stupid gimmick to me. In the AMG's or the Porsche Turbo cars you just mash the right foot and go.

Don't get me wrong...I like the M car alot overall...wish I could get one...just think this button is sort of well...stupid.

[ceo012384]

Nice ride. Love those cars.

And you're right, you can get them super cheap right now.

And thank you for not getting one of those pansy-fake-manual-trannys

[PhiSig1071]

Oops, fucked up. I didn't look at the pic. The bike to the left of the Tuono is the 2003 Aprilia Mille. There is a half disassembled FJ1200 hidden behind the Aprilias that is my friend's current overhaul project.

:scratch:

Why did you fuck up? Was the Mille a secret?

[jalaan1]

congrats man!

and again you have another toy for me to envy.:drool:

[Quick281]

Very nice car!!!

[DLIT]

Holy shit, that car is sick!

[Captain Morgan]

Nice car. Definitely figure out a different way to power your radar detector and get rid of that cord!!

[Dave]

The "button" seems like a stupid gimmick to me. In the AMG's or the Porsche Turbo cars you just mash the right foot and go.

Don't get me wrong...I like the M car alot overall...wish I could get one...just think this button is sort of well...stupid.

reminds me of the 90's ZR1, key had two ignition positions. the one cut half the injectors and the other one gave you full power at the price of a huge yellow full power light lol

[marko138]

Nice rig. Love the color.

[Carolina]

hott car mane

congrats:dthumb:

[fnfalman]

:scratch:

Why did you fuck up? Was the Mille a secret?

When I first posted, I said it was the FJ1200 and then I went back and looked at the picture so I edited my post.

The only really nice thing about this car is that I can pack all my SCUBA gears in the trunk instead of splitting it up between the trunk and the front seat like on the Z.

Anyway, you guys have a great weekend because the brother wil be going off the grid until Monday. It's time for some real life fun with the fishes under the sea.

[Cutty72]

sweet ride.

m=more power :dthumb:

[101lifts2]

Very nice car...how much was it?

[Chris S]

Sweet ride - congrats! I've driven a friend's M5, and that V10 engine is a beast...

[z06boy]

reminds me of the 90's ZR1, key had two ignition positions. the one cut half the injectors and the other one gave you full power at the price of a huge yellow full power light lol

Well actually if I'm not mistaken it actually had a "valet switch" that could be locked that detuned/limited the car to 250 hp so you could limit the hp for a valet parking your car or anyone else you left it with so they couldn't take it out and dog it or wreck it. To me that's not really a bad idea but just a button that anyone can push ? Come on...I just don't get that at all.

Don't get me wrong...the M6 is a much nicer car but I think the button is a useless gimmick that's all.

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*. :idk:

[Dnyce]

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*. :idk:

for idiots.

[PhiSig1071]

Well actually if I'm not mistaken it actually had a "valet switch" that could be locked that detuned/limited the car to 250 hp so you could limit the hp for a valet parking your car or anyone else you left it with so they couldn't take it out and dog it or wreck it. To me that's not really a bad idea but just a button that anyone can push ? Come on...I just don't get that at all.

Don't get me wrong...the M6 is a much nicer car but I think the button is a useless gimmick that's all.

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*. :idk:

for idiots.

Nope. It's so the race bikes can have adjustable power mapping and traction control. They can't have it unless the stock bikes have it too.

[fnfalman]

Well, this is a blow to my ego. I pulled up to the parking lot to unload my dive gear and one of the chicks that I have dove with before said, "Hey, what happen to your cute convertible?" So much for the M-car to be a pussy magnet. That motherfucker is more of a dick magnet because the only people that went gaga-eyed for it were the guys. Faaaaack!!!

Somebody please tell me again why the fuck did I buy this thing instead of a couple of hot ass motorcycles?

[z06boy]

Well, this is a blow to my ego. I pulled up to the parking lot to unload my dive gear and one of the chicks that I have dove with before said, "Hey, what happen to your cute convertible?" So much for the M-car to be a pussy magnet. That motherfucker is more of a dick magnet because the only people that went gaga-eyed for it were the guys. Faaaaack!!!

Somebody please tell me again why the fuck did I buy this thing instead of a couple of hot ass motorcycles?

:lol::lol:

[z06boy]

Nope. It's so the race bikes can have adjustable power mapping and traction control. They can't have it unless the stock bikes have it too.

Well rules are rules so that makes sense but it's still kind of goofy and useless for a street bike imho.

[fnfalman]

Well rules are rules so that makes sense but it's still kind of goofy and useless for a street bike imho.

That's the "in" thing nowadays. Even non race bikes have that shit like the Aprilia Shiver and Mana.

Hey, just because it's there, it doesn't mean that you should use it. But I'm sure that the newbies will be like, "Hey, I can switch it to Map C until I get better and then go to Map A."

[thunderex]

Great looking car. Looks like you live down in Irvine huh?

[Chris S]

I like the dual maps in my Cayman S - sport is good for enthusiastic driving, but normal is smoother in heavy traffic and parking lots.

[the chi]

Gorgeous ride!! Not too hawt on the interior, but overall, looks like an awesome buy!

Well, this is a blow to my ego. I pulled up to the parking lot to unload my dive gear and one of the chicks that I have dove with before said, "Hey, what happen to your cute convertible?" So much for the M-car to be a pussy magnet. That motherfucker is more of a dick magnet because the only people that went gaga-eyed for it were the guys. Faaaaack!!!

Somebody please tell me again why the fuck did I buy this thing instead of a couple of hot ass motorcycles?

Temporary moment of insanity?

[fnfalman]

Great looking car. Looks like you live down in Irvine huh?

Fontana, actually. Torrance during the week and Fontana during the weekend.

Gorgeous ride!! Not too hawt on the interior, but overall, looks like an awesome buy!



Temporary moment of insanity?

BMW is not known for pretty interiors, but I like the uncluttered look. And yes, I was either insane or a complete idiot. Probably the latter. I don't even like cars, so why the hell did I buy this thing?

[the chi]

Fontana, actually. Torrance during the week and Fontana during the weekend.



BMW is not known for pretty interiors, but I like the uncluttered look. And yes, I was either insane or a complete idiot. Probably the latter. I don't even like cars, so why the hell did I buy this thing?


Your waiting for the woman of your dreams to come walking up and give you the complete rundown of specs, and then ask your opinion of how they actually own up to the hype...

[Mr Lefty]

Your waiting for the woman of your dreams to come walking up and give you the complete rundown of specs, and then ask your opinion of how they actually own up to the hype...

so he can tell her it's a fuck'n cage :lol: and he could care less

[the chi]

so he can tell her it's a fuck'n cage :lol: and he could care less

Who knows, she could like bikes too!!! :lol: There are a few of us!

[Mr Lefty]

Who knows, she could like bikes too!!! :lol: There are a few of us!

naw did you miss his thread about his car and the dude that got pissed because he said it was just a car?

[fnfalman]

Your waiting for the woman of your dreams to come walking up and give you the complete rundown of specs, and then ask your opinion of how they actually own up to the hype...

Well, dammit, where the heck are you?:whistle:

[fnfalman]

Do you know how it is sometimes you just do some shit even though you know that you are not too crazy about it?

It's kinda like that with me and this car and me and the MV Agusta Brutale 910. I knew right away that I don't care much for the I-4 engine even though the bike was prettier than heck. I didn't like the way it handled either. Yet I bought the damn thing anyway and ended up selling it six months later.

It's like that with this car. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty fun romping on the throttle. 500-horsies do some decent damage, but when I take it into the canyons, I can feel the bulk of the car fighting against me and the road. It's not like the Z4. Granted that the M6 is a luxury GT and not a sport car. And I guess I just want to know what it's like to own a very expensive car. Obviously it's not a Bentley Sedan or a Rolls, but its regular MSRP is up there with the cheaper Bentleys, Ferraris and Lambos.

I guess I'm having a bit of a buyer remorse. But I'll just hop on the Aprilia scooter for a short jaunt and Mr. PeePee will be happy again.:rockwoot:

[thunderex]

Do you know how it is sometimes you just do some shit even though you know that you are not too crazy about it?

It's kinda like that with me and this car and me and the MV Agusta Brutale 910. I knew right away that I don't care much for the I-4 engine even though the bike was prettier than heck. I didn't like the way it handled either. Yet I bought the damn thing anyway and ended up selling it six months later.

It's like that with this car. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty fun romping on the throttle. 500-horsies do some decent damage, but when I take it into the canyons, I can feel the bulk of the car fighting against me and the road. It's not like the Z4. Granted that the M6 is a luxury GT and not a sport car. And I guess I just want to know what it's like to own a very expensive car. Obviously it's not a Bentley Sedan or a Rolls, but its regular MSRP is up there with the cheaper Bentleys, Ferraris and Lambos.

I guess I'm having a bit of a buyer remorse. But I'll just hop on the Aprilia scooter for a short jaunt and Mr. PeePee will be happy again.:rockwoot:

I hear ya. Expensive cars are generally overrated. My M3 was a fully loaded cabriolet. I liked it but in some ways it was rather soulless to own. Living in LA I see a ton of VERY expensive cars and have friends with nice cars. To me, I enjoy being in them but most of the time I find them just okay. One of my closest friends has an SL500. Nice enough car but it really rather boring. Although I did have a friend a few years back who had some great shit, he had a new 355 and a Maranello. Those cars were something else. Personally I have an MGB convertible being built with a new modern suspension and a Ford 5.0 put into it. Cheaper than a fancy new car and cooler to boot. Plus it'll have a lot of character and a ricockulous power/weight ratio (300hp/2000#).

[Cass]

:drool:


Just :drool:



Now, if you boys don't mind, I'm off to have a moment.

[Porkchop]

I hope one day to own a Ferarri... but that is about the only car that I will ever truely WANT. I mean I guess all of those Ferarris, Lambos, Ford GT's, Porsche's are all the same... but whatever.

I'll stick with a bike.

So Fnfalman, do you own 2 aprillia's currently????

[Sixxxxer]

Do you know how it is sometimes you just do some shit even though you know that you are not too crazy about it?

It's kinda like that with me and this car and me and the MV Agusta Brutale 910. I knew right away that I don't care much for the I-4 engine even though the bike was prettier than heck. I didn't like the way it handled either. Yet I bought the damn thing anyway and ended up selling it six months later.

It's like that with this car. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty fun romping on the throttle. 500-horsies do some decent damage, but when I take it into the canyons, I can feel the bulk of the car fighting against me and the road. It's not like the Z4. Granted that the M6 is a luxury GT and not a sport car. And I guess I just want to know what it's like to own a very expensive car. Obviously it's not a Bentley Sedan or a Rolls, but its regular MSRP is up there with the cheaper Bentleys, Ferraris and Lambos.

I guess I'm having a bit of a buyer remorse. But I'll just hop on the Aprilia scooter for a short jaunt and Mr. PeePee will be happy again.:rockwoot:


I'm not trying to Piss in anyones Cheerio's or Ruffle any feathers but I just gotta Say...Are You Fucking Kidding Me??

You Bought a Car that STARTS at 100k...And your Having Buyers Remorse?? If you wanted to Know what its like to own an expensive car wouldnt you Buy one you Would Actually Enjoy??

It Just seems like you throw your money around with no regard for your own well being...then your gonna tell everyone "Its just a car"...

Must Be Nice to Ball that hard...

[PiZdETS]

fnfalman, time for a trade in.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/pizdetss/Ferrari-F430-Scuderia-1.jpg

[Dnyce]

i see alotta fancy shit everyday(l.a.), but i still want some of it lol

fnfalman, time for a trade in.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/pizdetss/Ferrari-F430-Scuderia-1.jpg

:drool:

[fnfalman]

So Fnfalman, do you own 2 aprillia's currently????

Actually four: Mille, Tuono, SR50 Factory scooter and the new RS125.

I'm not trying to Piss in anyones Cheerio's or Ruffle any feathers but I just gotta Say...Are You Fucking Kidding Me??

You Bought a Car that STARTS at 100k...And your Having Buyers Remorse?? If you wanted to Know what its like to own an expensive car wouldnt you Buy one you Would Actually Enjoy??

It Just seems like you throw your money around with no regard for your own well being...then your gonna tell everyone "Its just a car"...

Must Be Nice to Ball that hard...
Well, I never claimed to be smart with my money. And yes, it's just a car. A nice one, but just a car to me. You can give me a Rolls Royce convertible and it's still just a car to me.

And no, I can't afford a Ferrari. Maybe a cheaper Ferrari but that means that I must sell all my two-wheelers. NO FUCKING WAY IN HELL!!!

[the chi]

Im here, in Florida, freezin my arse off!!

Well, if she doesnt turn you on, keep it on two and use it only for commuting if ya have to. Oh, and picking up chicks drawn to shiny objects.

Ferrari, :drool:, but not worth the $ IMO...you can get your car kicks out of way less expensive vehicles...hmmm, maybe demo derby?! :lol:

[Quick281]

I don't see anything wrong with a bit of buyers remorse even for a 100k car. It is silly to assume that there is always a strong correlation between money and happiness.

You can always look into models that you have really liked and look at buying a slightly used vehicle. Odds are that if it is also a high end vehicle, it will have been well taken care of and you would be getting an equally nice car for a bit cheaper. That is assuming that there are some models you would rather have.

[Rider]

fnfalman, time for a trade in.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/pizdetss/Ferrari-F430-Scuderia-1.jpg

Scuderia. Fap, fap, fap. :drool::drool:

[ducati_atx]

Nice car, but sweet christ are you Ed's long lost brother?

[z06boy]

I like the dual maps in my Cayman S - sport is good for enthusiastic driving, but normal is smoother in heavy traffic and parking lots.

That's a little different than what's being discussed here. I don't have a problem with that feature with your car.

The M6 one just let's you decide if you want to ride around with 400 hp or 500 hp I believe and that's kind of crazy to me that's all.

I just don't see a need for it on a sportbike on the street at all.

That's the "in" thing nowadays. Even non race bikes have that shit like the Aprilia Shiver and Mana.

Hey, just because it's there, it doesn't mean that you should use it. But I'm sure that the newbies will be like, "Hey, I can switch it to Map C until I get better and then go to Map A."

:lol: You are right about that. :dthumb:

[NeonspeedRT]

Actually four: Mille, Tuono, SR50 Factory scooter and the new RS125.


Ok, I have to ask man. Please don't take offense to this. But what do you do for a living? I'm just curious that's all. If you don't want to post it up, you can pm me if you want :dthumb:

[Flexin]

Ok, I have to ask man. Please don't take offense to this. But what do you do for a living? I'm just curious that's all. If you don't want to post it up, you can pm me if you want :dthumb:

Chippendale dancer.

James

[pauldun170]

Chippendale dancer.

James

You mean Chip and Dale don't you.

[Flexin]

You mean Chip and Dale don't you.

Well I was just talking about what he does for a living. I would rather not talk about his sex life. I don't think cage hell is the place for that. Poor little chipmunks.

James

[fnfalman]

Ok, I have to ask man. Please don't take offense to this. But what do you do for a living? I'm just curious that's all. If you don't want to post it up, you can pm me if you want :dthumb:

I'm a simple construction field engineer who got lucky a few times with job bonuses and ZERO KIDS/ZERO WIVES.

[Quick281]

with job bonuses and ZERO KIDS/ZERO WIVES.

This is key. My friend is in the same field and his married friends are quite jealous of how he enjoys his money.

[Chris S]

Being married hasn't hurt me financially @ all. :idk:

The kid hasn't either, but the $1200+/mo. childcare expense hasn't started yet! (when it does, it'll be worth every penny)

[byron12]

If you can afford the M6 you can afford a ferrari just not a brand new one. Mantaining a ferrari will hurt the wallet alot worse than the BMW though. Ferrari maintanence is definitly not a myth.

[RACER X]

Being married hasn't hurt me financially @ all. :idk:

The kid hasn't either, but the $1200+/mo. childcare expense hasn't started yet! (when it does, it'll be worth every penny)

wow thats and expensive daycare.

[fnfalman]

If you can afford the M6 you can afford a ferrari just not a brand new one. Mantaining a ferrari will hurt the wallet alot worse than the BMW though. Ferrari maintanence is definitly not a myth.

Well, I suppose I can own a POS Ferrari 308 and pretend to be Magnum PI.

[Flexin]

Well, I suppose I can own a POS Ferrari 308 and pretend to be Magnum PI.

The 2000 360 Modena is in that price range. If I'm right that your M6 was about $80000 after your discount.

James

[fnfalman]

The 2000 360 Modena is in that price range. If I'm right that your M6 was about $80000 after your discount.

James

But I don't want an old Ferrari. I wanted the 360 Modena back then. I don't want it now. Besides, I seriously doubt that I would consider taking that car for anything but a day trip. Cross country trip is out of the question on a Ferrari unless you're a millionaire and can afford a tow job when in the middle of bum fuck egypt.

[Chris S]

A friend of mine bought an early F360 prob. around 6 months ago. He got a steal of a deal on it, I forgot if it was $70 or $80K. He's making it up in maint. and repairs, which have totaled about $22K so far!

[ducati_atx]

wow thats and expensive daycare.

Pretty sure that you dont want to pick the cheapest daycare to take care of one's spawn....

[Rsv1000R]

If I was out shopping with that much money for a new and fast car, I'd probably get a new Z06, no it doesn't have the bling of a Ferrari, But as long as GM is open it will have a warranty.

[fnfalman]

But as long as GM is open it will have a warranty.

:whistle::whistle::whistle:

[Flexin]

But I don't want an old Ferrari. I wanted the 360 Modena back then. I don't want it now. Besides, I seriously doubt that I would consider taking that car for anything but a day trip. Cross country trip is out of the question on a Ferrari unless you're a millionaire and can afford a tow job when in the middle of bum fuck egypt.

I know but I was just pointing out that a 308 wouldn't have been your only option. BTW I love your car and I would be happy with it. I know your not a car guy and don't really care but I'm not sure if you can find one car that can do everything you want to do with a car.

James

[Flexin]

A friend of mine bought an early F360 prob. around 6 months ago. He got a steal of a deal on it, I forgot if it was $70 or $80K. He's making it up in maint. and repairs, which have totaled about $22K so far!

I don't remember where it is but there is a website that list the cost of owning a used Ferrari. I think it was posted on CF before. It wasn't cheap from what I remember.

BTW I think a Cayman S would have been a fun car for him but wouldn't have the interior space of they M6.

James

[RACER X]

Scuderia. Fap, fap, fap. :drool::drool:

Jeremy reviewed one on Top Gear last night........:rockout:

Pretty sure that you dont want to pick the cheapest daycare to take care of one's spawn....

agreed, but thats still alot for day care. and FYI exp. doesn't necesarrily mean good, you should read some of the state reports from exp. well know daycare's.............it'd make ya cringe.

[Flexin]

Jeremy reviewed one on Top Gear last night........:rockout:



agreed, but thats still alot for day care. and FYI exp. doesn't necesarrily mean good, you should read some of the state reports from exp. well know daycare's.............i'd make ya cringe.

That daycare price doesn't seem to be way out of line. It would be about $800 for one child around here.

James

[RACER X]

$640 here. and maybe $720 for a well know daycare chain (but w/ bad state reviews) all alot less then $1200.

+ april goes to computer class and dance class, for $75/mos extra.

[ducati_atx]

Jeremy reviewed one on Top Gear last agreed, but thats still alot for day care. and FYI exp. doesn't necesarrily mean good, you should read some of the state reports from exp. well know daycare's.............it'd make ya cringe.

Oh - I agree, cost doesnt cover everything. There are things that lower price daycares may not have - like liability insurance for one.

I almost wonder how much more above 1200/mo one would have to go to get to the "nanny" pricepoint.

[shmike]

I almost wonder how much more above 1200/mo one would have to go to get to the "nanny" pricepoint.

It depends.

A nanny I know is paid about $60k/ year + car + living quarters + travel.

OTOH, some friends of ours pay their lady (nanny / housekeeper / cook) $350/wk. She lives with them and has no car.

The difference bewteen an educated, attractive and licensed WASP and a poor, illegal willing to work for a place to live.

[ducati_atx]

It depends.

A nanny I know is paid about $60k/ year + car + living quarters + travel.

OTOH, some friends of ours pay their lady (nanny / housekeeper / cook) $350/wk. She lives with them and has no car.

The difference bewteen an educated, attractive and licensed WASP and a poor, illegal willing to work for a place to live.

I was thinking more on the 2nd side of things... I see hispanic nannys all the time around my rental property.

for 60k+expenses - I would expect more than taking care of the kids is going on....

[shmike]

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for 60k+expenses - I would expect more than taking care of the kids is going on....

As would I.

The money that family spent was retarded.

A seven-figure monthly income buys a lot of help.

[byron12]

I think a ferrari would be an awesome car to own for one year enjoy and then sell. If you buy a used ferrari you could probably sell it for close to what you payed for it chalk up any maintinence costs during said year as the price of alot of fun and in the process you could certainly have two chicks at the same time.

[Flexin]

$640 here. and maybe $720 for a well know daycare chain (but w/ bad state reviews) all alot less then $1200.

+ april goes to computer class and dance class, for $75/mos extra.

I was wrong (it had to happen sometime) Its about $550 here for one child. But they can go way up from there. We have a big ass one here that is $1000 per child. I hear in Quebec its $7 a day per child. Its regulated by the government.

James

[Porkchop]

Well, it doesnt necissarily have to be a Ferrari... I wouldnt mind owning these...

http://commanderbond.net/resources/sections/news/images/4714_aston_martin_b22/aston_martin_cr.jpg
http://www.thetorquereport.com/lamborghini_gallardo_lp560_4_spyder-thumb.jpg
http://www.452-engines.com/uploaded_images/audi-R8-fast-and-furious-723561.jpg
http://www.carsandtuning.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/porsche-carrera-gt.jpg
http://www.freewebs.com/iondynamics/Maserati-MC12XX.jpg

[Chris S]

Pretty sure that you dont want to pick the cheapest daycare to take care of one's spawn....

That's right! My wife was going to quit her job to raise our son, but I have little job security w/ good pay. She has great job security (govt. agency) w/ OK pay.

We decided that maintining diversification of income sources is important in this economy, but we didn't want to sacrifice our child's care.

http://www.bluebonnetschool.com/bbs_naccp_award.html

This one was recommended by a co-worker, and we never even thought to shop around for the lowest price.