Any cars you regret never buying?
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Any cars you regret never buying?
I was out for my morning, after breakfast drive and was thinking back on the cars I've owned over the years and ended up thinking about the cars I wished I had owned over the years.
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?
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Had a chance to buy an XK-120 many years ago and all I could think of was the hassle of getting it half way across the country on a trailer and let it go. All it needed was bushings, bearings and a few other fiddly bits to make it roll. An even greater regret now was letting my E Type roadster get away too soon. The super twistie handling MINI assuages much of the regret.
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Not really... the only thing that comes to mind was a Evo that I was seconds away from getting. Found it on ebay... talk to the guy... made arrangements... got the loan and everything and was ready to go down and pick it up. Things started sounding really fishy with the guy and after a few months of going back and forth. Said screw it and told him I wasnt interested in it anymore. Regret getting rid of my 08 Mazdaspeed 3 like I did only to get a Legacy GT that I absolutely hated.
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Believe it or not, No. Had I not purchased my first MINI in 2009, then I would have a story for you. But, against people saying 'no way', calling it a Barbie car, or the fact it was 'baby blue' somehow affected my sexual affiliation, I bought my R53. Best vehicle decision I've ever made. I would have never found all of you of course!
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About thirty years ago, I had an opportunity to buy an AC Ace for $700 (Imagine an AC Cobra with a straight six). It was a barn find, but it was real straight and ran when it was put away. My dad talked me out of it, he was the furthest thing there is from a car guy, I learned never to take car advice from him.
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It was the early 90’s and I knew someone who had a genuine 1976 3.0 Carrera in grand prix white. The asking price $12k it was a runner and a driver no BS stories car. The interior was a little tatty and the paint was average. It was a lot of money for someone just out of school. I ended up buying an E30 instead.
I also looked at a number of early 911T and E-s during that time. If I only knew what the market would do.
I think the days of a nice entry level aircooled 911 for a good price are long gone.
I also looked at a number of early 911T and E-s during that time. If I only knew what the market would do.
I think the days of a nice entry level aircooled 911 for a good price are long gone.
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Had a 78 Saab 99. Not sure why. Loved my 87 GTI though. That was a very very dependable car. My 87 MR2 was a blast and I had that for YEARS... My Adult cars were my 92 Lexus sc400, my acura CL and then my 528i...I had that car for a long time ...it had 200k on it, then I purchased my current baby....my 06 JCW. Love this car but it feels like I am reverting back to pre adult years because its so fun.
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Quikslvr
I was out for my morning, after breakfast drive and was thinking back on the cars I've owned over the years and ended up thinking about the cars I wished I had owned over the years.
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?
I had one of those, and never regretted it. Called it 'Quikslvr' on the license plate.
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Too many really cool cars I passed up on but a short list of the worst kick in the pants ones:
late 50's BMW Iosetta for $150 - running, used to borrow it for grocery runs all the time.
Early '60's Jag MkII for $1000, running, excellent interior but faded paint.
and the cruelest one :( 1969 Lambrorghini Miura that sold for $3,800 in 1979, not running but complete,...
cry, cry, cry....
http://bedmagazine.files.wordpress.c...-miura-08.jpeg
late 50's BMW Iosetta for $150 - running, used to borrow it for grocery runs all the time.
Early '60's Jag MkII for $1000, running, excellent interior but faded paint.
and the cruelest one :( 1969 Lambrorghini Miura that sold for $3,800 in 1979, not running but complete,...
cry, cry, cry....
http://bedmagazine.files.wordpress.c...-miura-08.jpeg
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I have a few I regret selling:
In 1980 I had a '71 'Cuda 440/6-pack I got rid of because of 8mpg. I had this car for 8 months. Stupid fast.
In 1984 Buick Grand National in 1986 because of continued "check engine" sensors that kept going out. Got rid of it while everything was still in warranty.
The only car I regret not buying is a 89 Porsche 944T that had the factory race kit that put 350 HP to the rear tires in 1996. My doctor owned this car and drove it like it was made of glass. Good deal, low mileage, and well maintained.
Currently, for high performance I have a '74 Stingray that can do a 12 second quarter mile.
In 1980 I had a '71 'Cuda 440/6-pack I got rid of because of 8mpg. I had this car for 8 months. Stupid fast.
In 1984 Buick Grand National in 1986 because of continued "check engine" sensors that kept going out. Got rid of it while everything was still in warranty.
The only car I regret not buying is a 89 Porsche 944T that had the factory race kit that put 350 HP to the rear tires in 1996. My doctor owned this car and drove it like it was made of glass. Good deal, low mileage, and well maintained.
Currently, for high performance I have a '74 Stingray that can do a 12 second quarter mile.
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I was out for my morning, after breakfast drive and was thinking back on the cars I've owned over the years and ended up thinking about the cars I wished I had owned over the years. The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999. There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap. What's your story?
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In college/'82 my dad (a big euro car guy) was shopping for a car for me for when I got home. I had about a $2500 budget. I really wanted a Z car (ended up with a 260). Other options he liked were a 60's Lotus Elan and a Porsche 356 (he had a cabrio a few years earlier) all in very good shape. I wish I had any of them now.
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I was out for my morning, after breakfast drive and was thinking back on the cars I've owned over the years and ended up thinking about the cars I wished I had owned over the years.
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?
The first one that came to mind was in 1956 I regret not buying a new MG. At the time I was 21 and just out of the Army and wanted something a little bigger and ended up buying a 1956 Chevy Convertible. I regret that I didn't buy that little MG and never got myself into a foreign roadster until I bought my first Miata in 1999.
There was one other car that I would have loved to own. When the 240Z first came out I went ballistic over the design, as did many others. The problem was I had just purchased a new Mustang the year before and wasn't in a position to make a swap.
What's your story?