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Old 09-23-2017, 10:21 PM   #59 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
I guess we have a different definition of reasonable. I prefer to wait about 15 years. Just bought an '02 Miata for driving while I rebuild the Insight's transmission &c. Would have bought an even older one, if I could have found one that wasn't red or black.
I started driving with 25 year old vehicles, but these days I enjoy the techno goodies. Bluetooth for podcasts, remote trunk and doorlocks, etc. Remote unlock makes it less necessary to let the lady in first, but I still do it regardless.

The newest vehicle I've bought was my motorcycle at 2 years old. It was the oldest fuel injected sport bike at the time, which is why I bought it. Next newest vehicle was a 3 year old Prius plug-in with a reconstructed title.

I don't have time for replacing clutches, doing engine work, or dealing with transmission issues, and I'm mostly against paying a shop to do work I am capable of.
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