My car got hit in the parking lot today... - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

shaunjohnson · 02.01.2010, 02:48 AM

and this is why i dont own a nice car

BP-Revo · 02.01.2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunjohnson

and this is why i dont own a nice car

Well, I agree and don't agree with that statement.

Having a nice car is great, but yes it does suck cause when things happen to it, you are way more pissed off/heartbroken than if it was a beater or something.

However, even if this thing was a total piece of junk it wouldn't mean I'd be ok with people denting my bumper and scratching my rim. I'd still make them fix it because even if my car wasn't nice, I still want it to be in good condition and look clean, because it reflects upon me.

I think the guy with the 100K Porsche that hasn't been washed in 6 months is a loser compared to the guy with a regular base model Civic that's waxed, clean, and has been maintained.

Just my opinion.

lincpimp · 02.01.2010, 01:56 PM

True, I was at the local blockbuster (looking for porn?) and I saw a brand new Bently Cont Gt pull up at the Starbucks next door. Some dirty old bag got out, and her filthy kid. Trash was falling out the door, old cups and burger wrappers. The car was filthy and I was just appalled. I wanted to smack her, but I was afraid of catching something.

TexasSP · 02.01.2010, 05:33 PM

As they say money doesn't buy class and the classiest people don't always have money.

BP-Revo · 02.01.2010, 10:30 PM

Well, I got a few quotes today. Ranged from 908 to 1039.

I only mentioned two that were 965 and 1039, and told him he could pay me the 965.

I didn't bother even mentioning the need/cost for a rental car. We have a spare car that I can drive, and I figured he was honest enough to wait for me so I'll be honest enough with the cost. The difference between the 965 and 908 is only enough to cover the gas and time I've spent driving back and forth from school (normally I stay up at school all week).

The guy has the nerve to ask me if I'd be ok with 900 even! I told him no because I shouldn't have to pay a cent out of pocket for this situation because it wasn't my fault at all. He didn't try to push it at all, but I was almost insulted that he would even ask this!

Well either way he's going to give me 965 cash tomorrow, so after gas an everything I'll probably just break even on this. This guy doesn't know how lucky he has it.

I think I'm going to start a petition to require the driving tests to be much harder and have better security. Apparently, you can hire someone to take the driving test for you if you are too inept to pass yourself. Cause honestly, I have no idea how some people are even on the road.

PBO · 02.02.2010, 04:31 AM

A pleasing result I'd say? Good luck with the tougher driving tests, here's some inspiration...

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...verlicence.pdf (note pg3)

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...iving_test.pdf

nativepaul · 10:23 AM

More inspiration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQfebWWVdJo
[YOUTUBE]vQfebWWVdJo[/YOUTUBE]

BP-Revo · 02.02.2010, 11:03 PM

Well, I met up with the guy today and got paid - cash.

I don't think they are fake, but I won't be 100% relaxed until they are safely deposited into my bank account.

I guess I'll have to set aside a few days to get my car fixed (ugh...) and drive the truck in the mean time. Maybe I can jack my dad's car again, that'd definitely be nice. Fat chance though...

rootar · 02.02.2010, 11:27 PM

speaking of your fathers car doesnt he have an m6? or what was it? anyways my buddy was considering getting an M6 here lately but i think he is gonna get a "sportier" car and go with the 911 gt2 , no brainer choice right....

PBO · 02.03.2010, 12:16 AM

^^ think I'd go M6 over a GT2 - if it's a daily driver. It's an M5 IIRC?

rootar · 02.03.2010, 12:46 AM

haha definetly not a daily driver... just for fun im sure. 0-60 in 3.2 sounds pretty fun.

and yea now i think about agian i think i remember it was an M5 i guess he'll tell us if your right.

PBO · 02.03.2010, 01:00 AM

you've probably seen this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6YrhZa8pnY

shaunjohnson · 02.03.2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BP-Revo

I think the guy with the 100K Porsche that hasn't been washed in 6 months is a looser

i think that guy is pretty cool

that wasnt the pic i wanted, a local guy made a pure off-road 911. basicly a baja beetle but with a porsche

red with mudders etc etc...man it was cool!!

back on topic, yeah i gain a little more respect for my crap box every time i wash it and discover that it's actually white in colour

and the big rear bumper/step comes in handy since the local council put these anoying poles in hte way below your rear window so you cant see when reversing up to them. dont matter no more since one is not there

BP-Revo · 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rootar

speaking of your fathers car doesnt he have an m6? or what was it? anyways my buddy was considering getting an M6 here lately but i think he is gonna get a "sportier" car and go with the 911 gt2 , no brainer choice right....

Yeah it's an 06 M5. Though technically, dad's car or not, I've put more miles on it than he has. As of Jan 31st we've had the car exactly 1 year and out of the ~10,000 miles put on we estimate about 8,000 were done by me.

Though an M5 and M6 are very similar. It would take a professional driver to be able to distinguish and extract the M6's marginal handling advantage (it's only 100lbs lighter + 3 inch shorter wheel base). Basically, the only real difference between the 5 and 6 is the doors. We got the M5 because it's far more practical - when I was getting tires mounted on my G35, my dad lent the truck to his friend that weekend so I put the tires in the trunk of the M5 and dropped them off at the tire shop. What now Ferrari!?

If it's going to be a daily driver, take the M6. Far more civilized. The GT2 is an amazing car but should be kept for weekend use. It's a little harsh for an every day ride. It also isn't dubbed "the widow-maker" for nothing. It's a phenomenal car, but it's demanding to drive it at full potential. I'd take a GT3 over the GT2. Better overall package (the GT2 is right on the "too much power for the chassis" line) and you can get two GT3's for the price of one GT2.

If he wants something "sportier" he can go with an M3 and supercharge it to make up for the power deficit (or, if he has a little extra cash, Dinan stroke it to keep the naturally aspirated feel). You'd probably still end up spending less than what an M6 would cost too.

As for the Porsche rally car, I don't think I'd have the heart to take a Carrera off road, even if it was prepped. I'd definitely do it with a Cayenne Transiberia though.

And even so, I'd wash it right after I took it off road - I'd never let it get to the 6th month mark.

Edit: Here's a picture. A couple more if you search for a thread I started called "Just saying hi after a long absence" or something like that.

ClodMaxx · 02.04.2010, 12:19 PM

sorry to hear about the bump/hassle pal. i'd be PISSED...but at least the guy waited and made good. that says a LOT these days. your example is why i park my z waaaaaay out in the back of the parking lot, diagonally over 2 spots. my gf constantly rolls her eyes, but i don't care.