Buying a second car?

I'm now in my early 50's and have been very fortunate to own an extra fun vehicle now for 30 years, I've had quite a few of them. FWIW that Cobra is the only one I truly regretted selling, I tried to buy it back twice with no luck.

 

I had one of those... The one that got away. 1 of 1500 GTI with a full APR 28rs turbo setup in mint condition. Most fun ive had behind the wheel. Tried to buy it back 2 times with no luck. I was ready to make a another play at it a few years later and found out the guy sold it because he was going through a divorce and he lost my #.

 

Stick with Toyota...2018 Supra would look nice next to a Taco

 

Love that color on mustangs, probably my favorite

 

That looks to be a 2003/2004 Cobra unless he's done a body kit. If its a real 2003/4 that should go for way more than $7k.

 

Absolutely! If you have the means and space to park an extra vehicle, you then have less stress when something breaks, or you just want to drive something else for a bit. You won't log as many miles on either vehicle as you would just owning one.

I am currently insuring two trucks and two cars, and I'm looking to get yet another truck. I like vehicles.

 

It has the 03/04 front bumper, side mirrors, side skirts, wheels and rear deck-lid wing. Hell if he's selling the car in the picture for $7k and its not salvage... i'll buy it!

 

I was thinking the same thing. I sold my 01 in 2010 with 122k on it for 11k

 

Last Jan 3rd I sold my 98 Cobra with 74k miles for $10k cash. Clean, un-abused 03/04 Cobras are like the holy grail of Cobras at the moment.

Gratuitous pic posting!

 

are they actually making another supra or is this just a concept?

 

That is the concept car but looks like rumors might be true.Good Friend of mine from Toyota is keeping me posted as this will hopefully be in my garage http://cardissection.com/2018-toyota-supra/

 

they are gonna be so damn expensive... (I'm thinking the higher end from the factory corvette's Z06 I beleive... basically the nicest corvette chevy makes so possibly 65-70k?)

 

Yepper I'm planing on 70K, We only live once right.. and hell 2017 ram 2500 diesel are 61K+

 

my dad bought a 2015 f250 platinum and payed almost 70k, then he got a bds suspension lift, wheels and tires, sitting on about 82k.

 

I like his style...Work Hard= Play later... I've told myself that for past 25 years, and now its play time

 

yeah hes been saving up and working 80 work weeks since i can remember I'm 18 now, he has himself a cabin in the woods with some property up in alaska, hes doing retirement right

 

if you have no debt, buy it. If you need cash for a house/ring/other, you can sell it for more or same price. All contingent on insurance not being outrageous. I have 2 cars, convenient to have a spare.

 

It's a 2001, I just got that pic off the net, looked the most like it (same wheels, spoiler, mustang emblem in front grill instead of the cobra), but the bumper is a llittle different. No supercharger unfortunately ;( If I remember right the 03 and 04 had superchargers? I was looking online and an 01 with those miles are going for 10-12k. The 03-04 go for alot more with the superchargers!

 

Having a second vehicle is a terrible idea and he's asking WAAAY too much for that Mustang. You should pass and let someone else bite the bullet. What's his phone number and where does he live?


On a serious note, having another ride is incredibly important, especially if it's one that gets better mileage than the Tacoma. I found I was starting to run my Tacoma into the ground commuting it every day and using it for fun/chores on the weekends. I chose the fun yet economical choice of a mid-size sedan with a manual transmission. Everything about maintenance is cheaper than the Tacoma including brakes, oil changes, and tires. While that Mustang may not be a practical commuter car, you'd be crazy to pass up that deal.

THIRD EDIT (what I get for trying to post before I've had my coffee) with photo of my commuter:

 

My dad's philosophy is, "If you can only own one car, it has to be a truck. If you can own more than one, own them all."