jraines87

Yup. I rode that bubble to the top. God Bless.

I got in on the downslide

Actually, there are a few of us Libertarians here in MA

And in the South

I looks like Biden is wearing a Seamaster Professional in the photo above, my approval of him just went up a bit.

It's a rep

Just so there's no confusion on what I meant...

I'm prayin' that he's successful...

EXTREMELY successful...

TT

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Yes... I guess I shouldn't have quoted your thread. I know what ya mean.. It was just a General statement.

@Pho

Can't say that I even come close to agreeing with your politics...

But your above statement is spot on...

I'm prayin' he does...

Double T

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I've yet to hear a right winger praying for an Obama failure. A failure for Obama is a failure for America. I say give him a chance.

The title of this thread says it all. Pho, I think it is you who doesn't understand the mindset of America. I suppose if Obama isn't elected in 2012 you'll expect a thread entitled "The Supreme Reign of the Black African XXX is over in the US" from a Right Winger? Don't count on it.

You could technically be right,

I know. I'm always right. Just ask my wife

Yeah, I can't believe he flubbed his lines swearing in.

It was Bush's fault...

Who cares Aaron? The only people I've ever know that thought a black man couldn't be president were Black...

The only economy you need to worry about is yours--here's a checklist:

Job situation look stable look moving forward? If yes, Check!

Feel like dumping the cash in the Market these days? Me neither--check!

Gas prices down and likely to stay down---check!

Keep wifey happy? If so--Check!

Is the car priced sufficiently in line with the fact that you can't give away cars? If so--Check!

Buy it!!!

You forgot the most important one.

Been a tight ass for the past twenty years and have saved up enough money to retire at 39? Check...

Edited to add...

I got a Best buy gift card for x-mas and still havn't spent it yet cause I don't want to have to kick in any extra money to buy something.... It's a sickness I tell ya...

It's the tight ass part that prevents me from buying anything

As a long time Porsche lover my biased opinion would simply be "Go for it", you do after all only have this one life to enjoy yourself.

It seems to me that you have already done your figures and decided you can afford the car so the biggest question would probably be how much faith you have in your job security, it's not where the economy will be in 6 Months but whether you will still have the job that covers those repayments.

Then of course there's the voice of my father ringing in my ears "Never buy a luxury item on higher purchase, if you can afford it you pay cash"

Ken

Well it's all for nothing I suppose. If you notice my "Linked" picture has changed above. I can only guess they sold it yesterday cause it's not listed on their web site anymore. I was going to look at it tomorrow...

Yeah, I'd buy the ZR1 too. And start looking for that bridge. But a nice bridge.

What up Dems???

Yea, If I could find a ZR1, I'd probably go with that one. Already looked and Hendrick has none in the area

Ah, Jeff... see this is the old argument: vintage vs. contemporary. I'd never own a watch newer than 1976, and some would never own a watch older than 2000. Likewise, I'd never own a new sports car, IMO it's too much of a "look at me" thing. But I'd bend over backward to scratch up the money for a Sunbeam Tiger with a firebreathing V8. Both are sweet rides, but to me one stirs the ego and the other stirs the soul. Just my opinion...

My opinion of the economy: this is the time to buy if you're smart, agile and looking forward a year and then again 2 years.

I agree Bob, but I'd be perfectly happy living on a deserted island with a sweet ride.... Don't really care what other people think. I suppose some guys want a hot wife so that others would go WOW, but I'd like a hot wife so I can go WOW

Well, maybe this will make you feel better: The country already is bankrupt, and still will be in 6 months. I don't think anyone here can advise you on the purchase of a luxury item without any knowledge of your financial situation. But, in general, the economy is just getting started and we have not seen anything yet. The service sector is going to continue to bleed jobs for some time to come. And our government, instead of investing in rebuilding a decimated manufacturing base which could actually help revive our country, is instead going to pursue the precise fiscal and monetary policies that got us here in the first place by ballooning the debt with "feel good" but economically worthless stimulus to the tune of trillions. And as they, once again, inflate their way out of this (or try to) I would its effects to show up in consumer goods prices this time - meaning a lower standard of living for everyone, employed or unemployed. The only question, really, is how much lower? If all the overseas dollars finally start making their way home, then god help us. And one really has to wonder what's in it for China to finance the improvement of roads and bridges in the USA.

I was hoping you'd chime in Chieftang.... This is the info I'm looking for

Bob,

I know that it will not hold it's value, but that's not really a concern. I'm the type of person, that would live under a bridge and have a sweet ride... Always been that way. I've loved cars since I was a kid (My son is gonna be the same way and he's only 5). We need to buy a car right now (be it a porsche or mini van) and since every thing I read says it's the best time to buy a car, I figured I might as well find the replacement for my old ride

kronos,

I agree, that now is probably not the best time, from an economy perspective, but I'm thinking real, real hard about it

Well, I guess the real question for me is, is the economy as bad as the news makes it out to be or not?

I can afford it, but would hate to be stuck with that large of a payment of the country goes bankrupt in 6 months or so....

As the title says, would you buy this knowing that the economy is in the tank right now? I have the same concerns as everyone else, but my wife needs a new ride and she said she was ok with taking my vehicle and I'd just get this?

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The track was at Nuremberg.

Here's an article

I just posted the video in the first link. Wish I could do that for a living

[Edited to add]

If you read the article, the Zr1 beat the Z06's fastest time on this track by 17 seconds

I was wasting time as usual insted of working and came across this Corvette Zr1 (600+ hp) video. Probably the most exciting car testing video I've watched.... My palms were sweating by the end...

Enjoy...

When I was about 5 I got ahold of some egg nog an rum by accident

I can only handle a very small sip of egg nog now...

I'ts nice.... I'm thinking about getting it....

This if for anyone who live near the Charlotte NC area.

I was visiting Jared the Galleria of Jewelry across from the Concord Mills mall the other day and they had a "Used" Tag auto Carrera for $1,500. I looked it up and down and could not find a single blemish on it. $1,500 is about 50% off of retail. This is about as cheap as you can get, even cheaper than grey market prices. Here's a pic of the model....

Seems like a year or two after Wagner leaves a team, they end up doing better....

I guess the mets will be in the world series in a few years...

Actually, the site is running as fast as it ever has for me...