Marauder Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 You guys ever sell anything and then were saddened you did it? :( :( 2 Quote
rbridges Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 The mooney has gotten me over my sports car phase. Around where I live, you can't really enjoy a sports car anyway--you can only drive as fast as the soccer mom ahead of you. anyway, you should have stepped up to a C7 by now. 2 Quote
MB65E Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 Yup, my Honda 750! Anyways, Just think of putting the money down on that retirement property you're thinking about!! Or more Gas for the M20. Just keep the funny stuff coming! -Matt 1 Quote
KSMooniac Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 I sold my motorcycle earlier this summer, and have mixed emotions... I certainly miss riding right now, but am somewhat relieved that the new owner is enjoying her much more than I've been able to in the last few years, and certainly more than I could in the next few. I'm happy to have one less engine/vehicle to look after, more room in the garage, etc. Next up is selling my classic BMW too. I won't miss that one much. 1 Quote
Marauder Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Posted September 4, 2014 My wife keeps asking me if I want a hug... Maybe now is the time to ask for that Acclaim S. 7 Quote
Marauder Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Posted September 4, 2014 The mooney has gotten me over my sports car phase. Around where I live, you can't really enjoy a sports car anyway--you can only drive as fast as the soccer mom ahead of you. anyway, you should have stepped up to a C7 by now. My challenge with the Vette was I didn't want to take anywhere out of fear someone would scratch it. Can't tell you the number of times I parked 30 rows away from a car and walked the mile to the store. I think my sports cars days are over. Saw my wife looking up our next vehicle already Wonder if they sell motorized versions... 2 Quote
Marauder Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Posted September 4, 2014 Yup, my Honda 750! Anyways, Just think of putting the money down on that retirement property you're thinking about!! Or more Gas for the M20. Just keep the funny stuff coming! -Matt Unfortunately I think the money is headed for the college fund. Why couldn't she just say; "That GTN looks lonely in the panel. You should have two to keep each other company". Quote
larryb Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I heard through the grapevine that the person I bought my mooney from was deeply conflicted on the decision to sell it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
Marauder Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Posted September 4, 2014 I heard through the grapevine that the person I bought my mooney from was deeply conflicted on the decision to sell it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I don't even want to think about that possibility. Of all my vehicles, I have had the longest love affair with her (just don't tell my wife or I can kiss that second GPS good-bye). Quote
Bravoman Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 The mooney has gotten me over my sports car phase. Around where I live, you can't really enjoy a sports car anyway--you can only drive as fast as the soccer mom ahead of you. anyway, you should have stepped up to a C7 by now. I deer hunt not far from you in Macon county. There are plenty of places down there to let ER rip! 1 Quote
ryoder Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I won't sell my 2013 C6. It runs like a top and is great for getting me to the airport and work. I won't buy a C7 since they are overpriced and overweight. At least not until I can get one for $10K under MSRP. Quote
urbanti Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Was depressed when I sold all my motorcycle roadracing stuff (two FZR 400s, spare everything, leathers). Was depressed when I sold N23GV, my first plane (172). However, now I am enlightened and realize that a car is merely an appliance that gets you to your hangar Tim 4 Quote
teethdoc Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I sold my jeep to the guy across the street once. I had to watch him enjoy it. That sucked. 1 Quote
Bravoman Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I won't sell my 2013 C6. It runs like a top and is great for getting me to the airport and work. I won't buy a C7 since they are overpriced and overweight. At least not until I can get one for $10K under MSRP. I agree. I got the 2013 427 convertible and love it. I actually prefer the styling to the C7. Something about the rear of the C7s I just can't get used to Quote
Mcstealth Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Was depressed when I sold all my motorcycle roadracing stuff (two FZR 400s, spare everything, leathers). Was depressed when I sold N23GV, my first plane (172). However, now I am enlightened and realize that a car is merely an appliance that gets you to your hangar Tim 400's were the bomb!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Houman Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I tell people that after my divorce and sell of the house, I took my half and bought a mobile home, it has 1 room and seats 4, and it's one of the fastest mobile home in the world, at more than 420 KM/h, it goes trough a trailler park in a second or two... I enjoy just sitting in my rocket mobile home, as a car guy that has had in his life 2 Mustangs, 2 Jeeps, 2 BMW and now a Mercedes, I can say that my need for speed is no longer fulfilled on the road, but rather at a bit higher altitude... On beautiful sunny days like it was today, I feel depressed sitting in the office, instead of high above, to make things worst, my office is in a university near top of a mountain, and the usual city site seeing plane tours pass near by and I can hear the engines... Pisses me off that I'm not in my mobile home at that moment... 1 Quote
Bob_Belville Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I have an old Crossfire that gets me to the airport. It's no Vette but it is a fun little car. 2 Quote
chrisk Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Now I'm depressed. I have a 10 year old Honda Accord that gets me to and from the airport. It's got more than 100K miles on it and at least $5000 of hail damage. --At least I don't worry about parking 30 rows away from anyone. 2 Quote
rbridges Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I deer hunt not far from you in Macon county. There are plenty of places down there to let ER rip! true, but driving a corvette around town is pointless. BTW, you need to give me a yell the next time your around. Quote
rbridges Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Unfortunately I think the money is headed for the college fund. Why couldn't she just say; "That GTN looks lonely in the panel. You should have two to keep each other company". I'm in that stage, too. One in college and one in high school. Plus they gotta have something to drive. I don't think I'm looking at an Acclaim anytime soon. Quote
Nathan Peterson Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 You guys ever sell anything and then were saddened you did it? :( :( She sure is pretty.... sorry for your loss. 1 Quote
Wakeup Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 I like to drive my 1966 FJ45 in and fly my 1961M20B. Anyone can have new... I like vintage. Troy 2 Quote
manoflamancha Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Here in California between the constant traffic and cops, it makes no sense to own a fast car as you really cannot enjoy it. Now if I lived in the open Nevada or New Mexico desert, sure owning a Ferrari would be fun since can drive it fast and open it up on the freeway. I'd much rather own a fast plane that I can use and enjoy. 1 Quote
NotarPilot Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 My challenge with the Vette was I didn't want to take anywhere out of fear someone would scratch it. Can't tell you the number of times I parked 30 rows away from a car and walked the mile to the store. I think my sports cars days are over. Saw my wife looking up our next vehicle already Wonder if they sell motorized versions... I heard LoPresti offers a few speed mods for it. Quote
Thunder669 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Posted September 4, 2014 Here are a couple of the toys i let go so I can buy a mooney this winter. I am debating about selling my powered parachute too to help fund the purchase of a plane and shortly thereafter starting on my instrument rating. It has all been hard to let go but know it is for the best in the long run 2 Quote
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