Car addiction

Sparco · 05-30-2015, 08:23 AM

As nuts as this sounds, Ive just gotten a great deal on a 16 M4. I am waiting to hear from BMW as i'm planning european delivery around the Frankfurt auto show, day at the Nurburgring, Blancpain season finale, then across to the UK to visit the motherland. The crazy part is the array of cars that are in the garage. I just picked up an 07 SLK55 AMG for the wife that replaced a perfect 07 Mazda Miata and I also have a Cayman GTS that I built last July and picked up in late November. Obviously, I have plans to build a GT4 much later in the year but I couldn't pass this up. I will be replacing my Fiesta ST, which is a terrific car, just time to move on. M4 is basically a stripper, manual, YMB, and 19s, trying to keep the weight down. I considered ceramics but since im leasing the car, sticking with the steels. I'm somewhat stunned the standard equipment that I'm getting on the 16. This car stuff is addicting. The older I get the worse its getting....

chillindrdude · 05-30-2015, 08:25 AM

Damn....sweet garage!

Time · 05-30-2015, 09:09 AM

You're not the only one

OneRib · 05-30-2015, 09:19 AM

If your in position to do it and enjoy it. I say have at it.

Nice collection.

gatorfast · 05-30-2015, 10:03 AM

CSB

But I drive my veryon to my private airport where I get in my custom chopper which I fly to the landing pad on my 400ft yacht

MaynardZed · 05-30-2015, 04:26 PM

Many of us here have similar addiction problems. At least it doesn't sound like you track your cars, so it could be worse.

VDBimmer · 05-30-2015, 04:28 PM

Great choice, we also picked YMB for the F82 and every sunny day we get to see that this color was clearly a good choice

idocm4 · 05-30-2015, 04:30 PM

The addiction is real....

Congrats!

FC4 · 05-30-2015, 05:50 PM

I like turtles.

Sparco · 05-30-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaynardZed

Many of us here have similar addiction problems. At least it doesn't sound like you track your cars, so it could be worse.

As a matter of fact, I do track my cars!! Have logged many hours around various race tracks around the country and have even done some rallying in New Zealand and spent some time behind the wheel of a race car at the ring in the wet!!! I plan to track 4 times per year, maybe even with both cars, meaning GTS, at the same event. Since I don't race any more(Spec Miata) exercising these cars is the thrill I look forward to most. Time is the issue, wish I had more of it....

AlpineE92M3 · 05-30-2015, 08:44 PM

Many say it's an addiction. I prefer enthusiast.

Doctor///M · 05-30-2015, 10:47 PM

Obviously.

Falafel Combo · 05-31-2015, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparco

As nuts as this sounds, Ive just gotten a great deal on a 16 M4. I am waiting to hear from BMW as i'm planning european delivery around the Frankfurt auto show, day at the Nurburgring, Blancpain season finale, then across to the UK to visit the motherland. The crazy part is the array of cars that are in the garage. I just picked up an 07 SLK55 AMG for the wife that replaced a perfect 07 Mazda Miata and I also have a Cayman GTS that I built last July and picked up in late November. Obviously, I have plans to build a GT4 much later in the year but I couldn't pass this up. I will be replacing my Fiesta ST, which is a terrific car, just time to move on. M4 is basically a stripper, manual, YMB, and 19s, trying to keep the weight down. I considered ceramics but since im leasing the car, sticking with the steels. I'm somewhat stunned the standard equipment that I'm getting on the 16. This car stuff is addicting. The older I get the worse its getting....

You will find an understanding support group in us. We "get it".

Must be a very difficult decision for you every morning. Which keys to take. Lol! Have always been intrigued by the Fiesta ST. I almost got the Focus ST when it first came out, but I eventually took my deposit back from Ford, and walked across the street for an Mk6 GTI instead.

Awesome lineup you have there! And it's a bit worrisome for a spring chicken like myself to hear that it gets worse with age. I was trying to fit all my "problems" in before my second child arrives. Guess that means no college money for them!

heart_doctor · 05-31-2015, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

CSB

But I drive my veryon to my private airport where I get in my custom chopper which I fly to the landing pad on my 400ft yacht

You too? Let's meet in the Atlantic sometime and race our yachts!

Sparco · 05-31-2015, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

You will find an understanding support group in us. We "get it".

Must be a very difficult decision for you every morning. Which keys to take. Lol! Have always been intrigued by the Fiesta ST. I almost got the Focus ST when it first came out, but I eventually took my deposit back from Ford, and walked across the street for an Mk6 GTI instead.

Awesome lineup you have there! And it's a bit worrisome for a spring chicken like myself to hear that it gets worse with age. I was trying to fit all my "problems" in before my second child arrives. Guess that means no college money for them!

Fiesta has been a wonderful car. For the last 18 months I had 1 problem crop up which was something to do with the Sony stereo/Nav. Car was at the dealer for 2 days, but continued smooth sailing. I too, thought about the focus ST but driving both cars back to back, their was no comparison.Prior to building the M4, I was looking forward to the Focus RS, Golf R, or an Audi S3 as my next daily driver. Ford must have some sort of issue with the car to delay production till next spring so that was ruled out. VW failed to bring the various wheel options that Europe gets which was a bit of a let down and there where no incentives to lease. The Audi was very nice but considering its the same motor as the Golf, couldn't justify 10K more, which brought me to the M.I think its totally absurd that i'm doing this. The benz is ridiculously fast.I cant believe they put such a honking motor in such a small car. The Cayman has got to be one if not the best drivers cars I've ever owned. Really pisses me off Porsche goes and releases the GT4 3 months after I took delivery. Ive been very fortunate to own an M-coupe, 2 E46s, and an E90. The E90 for me had just gained too much weight.The new M3/4 finally has some decent brakes and lost considerable weight. I build is about as simple as it gets in hopes of keeping the weight down. Really looking forward to this

myzmak · 05-31-2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3

Many say it's an addiction. I prefer enthusiast.

I say the same thing about my booze and smack.......

rsdarcan66 · 06-09-2015, 08:56 PM

Hi,

I have a Cayman GTS... love the car. How about you? I just added Fabspeed Headers, its crazy loud now.

I just purchased an F82 which I love... love the torque.

captainaudio · 06-09-2015, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

CSB

But I drive my veryon to my private airport where I get in my custom chopper which I fly to the landing pad on my 400ft yacht

You don't have a yacht tender to land the chopper on?

gatorfast · 06-10-2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainaudio

You don't have a yacht tender to land the chopper on?

Thats next on my list of toys. My chopper lands easily aboard my yacht but my private jet wont fit obviously. Ill probably just have to buy a luxury aircraft carrier to accommodate my private jet marine landings.

ShocknAwe · 06-10-2015, 08:43 AM

Ali Shiralian · 06-10-2015, 09:24 AM

Obviously...

rsdarcan66 · 06-13-2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparco

Fiesta has been a wonderful car. For the last 18 months I had 1 problem crop up which was something to do with the Sony stereo/Nav. Car was at the dealer for 2 days, but continued smooth sailing. I too, thought about the focus ST but driving both cars back to back, their was no comparison.Prior to building the M4, I was looking forward to the Focus RS, Golf R, or an Audi S3 as my next daily driver. Ford must have some sort of issue with the car to delay production till next spring so that was ruled out. VW failed to bring the various wheel options that Europe gets which was a bit of a let down and there where no incentives to lease. The Audi was very nice but considering its the same motor as the Golf, couldn't justify 10K more, which brought me to the M.I think its totally absurd that i'm doing this. The benz is ridiculously fast.I cant believe they put such a honking motor in such a small car. The Cayman has got to be one if not the best drivers cars I've ever owned. Really pisses me off Porsche goes and releases the GT4 3 months after I took delivery. Ive been very fortunate to own an M-coupe, 2 E46s, and an E90. The E90 for me had just
gained too much weight.The new M3/4 finally has some decent brakes and lost considerable weight. I build is about as simple as it gets in hopes of keeping the weight down. Really looking forward to this

Yep the Cayman ins pretty awesome. I upgraded the headers and the plenum.. To make it more stupid loud and fast. It helped the mid range.

I'm in the same boat for the GT4... I wasn't happy when it was released. Just to make you feel better. They are extremely hard to get. The first 200 went to 918 owners. They were offered to them as well as the GT3 RS. Not really fair ... I guess Leno and Seinfeld will both get one.

I'm on the waiting list for either a GT3 or GT4 ...

05-30-2015, 08:23 AM	#1
Sparco Private First Class 70 Rep 116 Posts Drives: GT3 \ Future M2 Comp Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cape Coral, Florida iTrader: (0)	Car addiction As nuts as this sounds, Ive just gotten a great deal on a 16 M4. I am waiting to hear from BMW as i'm planning european delivery around the Frankfurt auto show, day at the Nurburgring, Blancpain season finale, then across to the UK to visit the motherland. The crazy part is the array of cars that are in the garage. I just picked up an 07 SLK55 AMG for the wife that replaced a perfect 07 Mazda Miata and I also have a Cayman GTS that I built last July and picked up in late November. Obviously, I have plans to build a GT4 much later in the year but I couldn't pass this up. I will be replacing my Fiesta ST, which is a terrific car, just time to move on. M4 is basically a stripper, manual, YMB, and 19s, trying to keep the weight down. I considered ceramics but since im leasing the car, sticking with the steels. I'm somewhat stunned the standard equipment that I'm getting on the 16. This car stuff is addicting. The older I get the worse its getting....
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05-30-2015, 08:25 AM	#2
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gatorfast Major General 5077 Rep 6,883 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	CSB But I drive my veryon to my private airport where I get in my custom chopper which I fly to the landing pad on my 400ft yacht
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rsdarcan66 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have a Cayman GTS... love the car. How about you? I just added Fabspeed Headers, its crazy loud now. I just purchased an F82 which I love... love the torque.
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