Are you a car guy?

[civicHB]

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I actually don't buy and sell a lot anymore. Seems like the market is very slow these days. My best suggestion if you are going to try doing this is to get an aged vehicle so if you do have to hold onto it you aren't losing a lot of value, as well as getting a vehicle that is in high demand. By that, I mean a vehicle that appeals to a broader market. And be prepared for ridiculous Kijiji offers of some half of what you're asking.

I was thinking of getting an M3 or similar, but very slim pickings right now. Will look into other provinces as mentioned

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Totally dependant on the types of vehicles and the deal you get. My best purchases financially have been Tacoma, Miatas and S2000 in that order so far, but I’m willing to bet my Z06 won’t depreciate too much either any time soon.

I have a sweet spot for S2000's but getting harder and harder to find quality one. Kijiji has under a handful right now, in what is peak season.

Tacoma may be one I look into, they are pricy to get into, but appear to hold there value. I'm not familiar enough with other trucks to consider them, but that is where the gains are apparently.

[bjstare]

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More than I wish I was.

Same. Life would be so much easier if I wasn't into cars. Just buy a 10 year old corolla and call it a day. Instead I always have a goal for my next car (typically faster and pricier than whatever my current car is).

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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I was thinking of getting an M3 or similar, but very slim pickings right now. Will look into other provinces as mentioned



I have a sweet spot for S2000's but getting harder and harder to find quality one. Kijiji has under a handful right now, in what is peak season.

Tacoma may be one I look into, they are pricy to get into, but appear to hold there value. I'm not familiar enough with other trucks to consider them, but that is where the gains are apparently.

The S2000 market sucks now, I originally paid $12k for my 2001 with 129k in July 2015.

[Buster]

interesting that people think wrenching defines a car guy (or not).

I have no interest in wrenching any more.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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interesting that people think wrenching defines a car guy (or not).

I have no interest in wrenching any more.

I don’t do any serious stuff on my own cars anymore either. Brakes and suspension sure but I’m not really interested in pulling engines or doing clutches anymore, I’d rather work more and pay a shop to take on the major headaches.

[Thaco]

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interesting that people think wrenching defines a car guy (or not).

I have no interest in wrenching any more.

and i have no interest in spending boatloads of money on something that ends up with the same result... getting me from here to there..
or studying stats and engine codes and crap out of a book... i dont get how that's a car guy... that's a book guy.


. i enjoy doing my own work, sure its hard, it sucks, but it definitely gives you a lot of satisfaction in the end, and saves a boatload of money.

[Disoblige]

Trying to define what a car person is, is just as effective as trying to define a food lover, or someone who loves fashion.

In the end, it comes down to a pretty wide spectrum and even then, everyone has their own take.

[rage2]

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i think people have different definitions of this, some people think a car guy is someone who likes high end, flashy, expensive cars, and knows everything about them, but pays someone else to work on their stuff, where as others think being a car guy is being able to do all your own work, knowing the mechanical end inside and out, and taking pride in your work... i am the latter...

I've never even changed my own oil, or brake pads on any of my cars. The only work I've ever done is to swap wheels.

Hope I'm still a car guy haha.

[Thaco]

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I've never even changed my own oil, or brake pads on any of my cars. The only work I've ever done is to swap wheels.

Hope I'm still a car guy haha.

i never said people who dont do their own tricks arent car guys, i said its so undefined this kind of question without further clarity is completely useless.

[dirtsniffer]

I consider myself a car guy because I like vehicles.

[88CRX]

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The S2000 market sucks now, I originally paid $12k for my 2001 with 129k in July 2015.

Probably would sell for double that now.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

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Probably would sell for double that now.

I saw a similar one for sale last fall for $18k, I was close to scooping it up but waited and got a Z06 instead. I’d definitely buy another one in the future if the price was right though.

[A790]

Cars are awesome and I love tuning them.

But not my daily driver.

And I only have one car.

So I guess I'm not a car guy anymore.

[max_boost]

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I've never even changed my own oil, or brake pads on any of my cars. The only work I've ever done is to swap wheels.

Hope I'm still a car guy haha.

Same but I swapped wheels once years ago and I'm never fkn doing it again lol

I thought the qualifier to being a car guy is to - like cars? lol

[shakalaka]

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Same. Life would be so much easier if I wasn't into cars. Just buy a 10 year old corolla and call it a day. Instead I always have a goal for my next car (typically faster and pricier than whatever my current car is).

Yup. I am trying to get out of this perpetual state of being bored/unhappy with what I have after a few months and wasting time and money swapping. And like you said, it's usually something bigger and better.

PS: I've never worked on my cars other than the small mod like a grille install or plasti dipping the rims. lol. Back in the day I painted the brake callipers on my 350Z and installed a CAI and stuff. Felt pretty mechanically inclined at that point, although I have no mechanical skills/patience otherwise.

[HiTempguy1]

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i think people have different definitions of this

I completely agree. My own personal definition:

Car Guy - Dude who gets greasy working on his own shit

Car Enthusiast - The guys who talk about the latest in F1, comparing MB and BMW stats, etc. The equivalent of a "sports guy" who doesn't actually play any sports. The difference between participating and spectating.

It was a long weekend, lets get some jimmy's rustled. Beyond is easily 75% car enthusiasts, which is fine. But car guys? No, car guys live the car guy lifestyle. Going out and buying a car for $60-100k is not that lifestyle.

[max_boost]

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Same. Life would be so much easier if I wasn't into cars. Just buy a 10 year old corolla and call it a day. Instead I always have a goal for my next car (typically faster and pricier than whatever my current car is).

It's possible. I did it lol Well not a 10 year old Corolla but an entry level car haha

[Kloubek]

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I've never even changed my own oil, or brake pads on any of my cars. The only work I've ever done is to swap wheels.

Hope I'm still a car guy haha.

You're a car poseur.

[tcon]

I'm a car guy but I only own a truck and a motorcycle at the moment... lol

[Thaco]

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I completely agree. My own personal definition:

Car Guy - Dude who gets greasy working on his own shit

Car Enthusiast - The guys who talk about the latest in F1, comparing MB and BMW stats, etc. The equivalent of a "sports guy" who doesn't actually play any sports. The difference between participating and spectating.

It was a long weekend, lets get some jimmy's rustled. Beyond is easily 75% car enthusiasts, which is fine. But car guys? No, car guys live the car guy lifestyle. Going out and buying a car for $60-100k is not that lifestyle.

agreed... however not many share this definition.