Evo XI weighing on image: responsibility, practicality, maturity
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Evo XI weighing on image: responsibility, practicality, maturity
I'm at a crossroads. I'm 28 and moving along in my career (Private Equity), originally I started as a customer service person, then behind the scenes operations, now in charge of US operations and managing 4 start up companies.
As glamorous as the job sounds the pay doesn't reflect such, and living in Palo Alto drains my wallet rather quickly and I can only afford to live in a 1 bedroom apartment with 1 parking spot. So having 2 cars isn't an option.
I love my evo, however it doesn't convey responsibility, practicality, maturity, wealth management and I look like I'm fresh out of the fast and the furious.
I rented a 997TT this weekend, slushbox. It was quick, but just not fun like the evo. My girlfriend freaks out if I accelerate hard in the evo. In the 911, I did a 0-120 sprint from a stoplight and she didn't flinch. I asked her why, she said it's so smooth and quiet.
Colleagues drive Teslas, and other big sedans, A7, M6 4door, M5, X5, 328i, G55 AMG.
Should I even try to get a pseudo sports car and try to keep it stock and comfortable ie. 997 911 or new Audi S3 or should I just accept my situation get a 2010 BMW 528i or Acura TL, save up for a house and buy another sports car in 10 - 15 years or save up for a year and get a 997TT/6 speed, put coilovers, lightweight flywheel, big turbos and f*ck what gf says about car being uncomfortable?
As glamorous as the job sounds the pay doesn't reflect such, and living in Palo Alto drains my wallet rather quickly and I can only afford to live in a 1 bedroom apartment with 1 parking spot. So having 2 cars isn't an option.
I love my evo, however it doesn't convey responsibility, practicality, maturity, wealth management and I look like I'm fresh out of the fast and the furious.
I rented a 997TT this weekend, slushbox. It was quick, but just not fun like the evo. My girlfriend freaks out if I accelerate hard in the evo. In the 911, I did a 0-120 sprint from a stoplight and she didn't flinch. I asked her why, she said it's so smooth and quiet.
Colleagues drive Teslas, and other big sedans, A7, M6 4door, M5, X5, 328i, G55 AMG.
Should I even try to get a pseudo sports car and try to keep it stock and comfortable ie. 997 911 or new Audi S3 or should I just accept my situation get a 2010 BMW 528i or Acura TL, save up for a house and buy another sports car in 10 - 15 years or save up for a year and get a 997TT/6 speed, put coilovers, lightweight flywheel, big turbos and f*ck what gf says about car being uncomfortable?
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I think it comes down to if you have to drive customers around in the car and if that type of image matters in your field. If it does, then you know you have to get something that aligns better with image....ideal would be to keep the Evo and get an older luxury car since a lot of image is the badge on the car and not necessarily the age.
That's why I hope I never have to leave my current field. No one cares what you drive about in.
That's why I hope I never have to leave my current field. No one cares what you drive about in.
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Hmmmm.....young up and coming exec wanting make an impression that you are mature and stable.
Ok time to start thinking where you are going in life and become more responsible young man.
But.... You need a plan
Do you still love the Evo ?
Do you still need a toy, something to enjoy in your own time?
How important to you is your gf opinion?
Are you thinking of kids?
Do you need to park your Evo at work and all the other boring drivers see it?
Like said above do you use it for work?
Is there a place you can store it like your parents or mates ?
Can you afford 2 cars? Or company lease a second car?
Do you track it or work on it? Or just DD it?
The above answers will shape your Evo future Luke
Ok time to start thinking where you are going in life and become more responsible young man.
But.... You need a plan
Do you still love the Evo ?
Do you still need a toy, something to enjoy in your own time?
How important to you is your gf opinion?
Are you thinking of kids?
Do you need to park your Evo at work and all the other boring drivers see it?
Like said above do you use it for work?
Is there a place you can store it like your parents or mates ?
Can you afford 2 cars? Or company lease a second car?
Do you track it or work on it? Or just DD it?
The above answers will shape your Evo future Luke
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You buy a car (etc.), because YOU like it. What society says, or what your co-workers, neighbors say, should NOT even enter the picture here. Who is making the payments? Who is driving the car (etc.)?
I'm 58 years old, a college teacher. Now., before any of you say this is a midlife thing, etc. (LOL!), I have been into sports cars since before I could drive. Bought both my sports cars new. Been into JDM since the early 1980s. I still own, look at my sig. below, 2 sports cars. I don't let society's opinions, or misconceptions rule my life, or my choices. If they did, I'd be the most unhappiest honduh owner, with great gas mileage...If your girlfriend doesn't like your Evo, well, that's between you two, but, let her drive her car when you guys go out together.
If you are tired of your Evo (?!), then, maybe it's time to move on. But, if you truly love your car, any car, and can afford it, then do what YOU feel, not what other people 'think'...
PS - Also a parent, and my infant daughter grew up in my Evo. I was told I was the coolest Dad dropping my daughter off at day care, never mind dropping her off at elementary school, or high school...I was always asked for rides! Lol...
I'm 58 years old, a college teacher. Now., before any of you say this is a midlife thing, etc. (LOL!), I have been into sports cars since before I could drive. Bought both my sports cars new. Been into JDM since the early 1980s. I still own, look at my sig. below, 2 sports cars. I don't let society's opinions, or misconceptions rule my life, or my choices. If they did, I'd be the most unhappiest honduh owner, with great gas mileage...If your girlfriend doesn't like your Evo, well, that's between you two, but, let her drive her car when you guys go out together.
If you are tired of your Evo (?!), then, maybe it's time to move on. But, if you truly love your car, any car, and can afford it, then do what YOU feel, not what other people 'think'...
PS - Also a parent, and my infant daughter grew up in my Evo. I was told I was the coolest Dad dropping my daughter off at day care, never mind dropping her off at elementary school, or high school...I was always asked for rides! Lol...
Last edited by NJ9MR; Feb 16, 2016 at 06:24 AM.
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#8
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Have a look at a good used 987.2 Porsche Cayman or Cayman S. It should fall nicely into your budget as a straight trade or minor cash adjustment to your Evo. You get quite a bit of the Porsche experience and badge prestige and no one seriously regards it anymore as the Porsche you buy if you can't afford a 911.
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lol..this thread. op - Why do you care so much what others may think? I'm almost complete in first year law and feel the evo is what makes me happy. I also have a friend who is just as passionate as I am and we always say we will NEVER grow out of this scene. Taking off the wing as the earlier post stated won't make you better at your job or more "sophisticated", hell I just bolted my wing back onto my cf trunk today .
My point is do what makes you happy. the evo is an iconic rally car with a very unique body style and is incomparable to a ricer so don't give me that crap. Ive parked along side Porsche cayenne/gt3, Audie, BMW and Mercedes and I wouldn't trade my evo for any of them. (could have something to do with the fact that I shelled out almost 35k into the car over the past four years lol)
My point is do what makes you happy. the evo is an iconic rally car with a very unique body style and is incomparable to a ricer so don't give me that crap. Ive parked along side Porsche cayenne/gt3, Audie, BMW and Mercedes and I wouldn't trade my evo for any of them. (could have something to do with the fact that I shelled out almost 35k into the car over the past four years lol)
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You should probably get a new girlfriend. And maybe take the wing off. Other than that, who cares...
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Either that, or marry into money.