Olds Lives Matter! Fun starts on page 13 (was: Am I Selling Out… or Buying In?)
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Late to the conversation, but:
"Why do we do what we do? As in what exactly are we after in the most primitive sense? And does it really matter how we attain it?"
Sounds like what you really want is one of the most badass cars on the block, you want it now, you want to be proud to be associated with it, and you want to wield it bravely.
You don't want to hide behind it like it's a social aid, or hold it over others like metaphorical superiority.
Only a small portion of this objective (albeit an important one) is fulfilled by the Hellcat. It's new, it's faster than fast, and it's ready to party.
What's left for you to do is own it. Own your ownership. Protect the joy that can come from it.
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
Comparison is the only reason your first post was anything longer than "Hey, guys, I bought a Hellcat."
Social division is one of humanity's signatures, and it's a clear and present hurdle in the car hobby. Domestic vs import, new vs old, budget vs expensive, built vs bought. We all pick sides.
But we all forget that all we're after is something that looks sharp and moves fast. And we're all part of every sporty car's target audience whether we accept the car or not.
You've grown to accept the car, and you've decided that you're able to afford it. Now just let yourself enjoy it.
No matter how "slow" the Monte ends up, it's still gonna look damn good. And no matter what others say, the Hellcat's gonna be as fast as the name implies. You've got family, you've got a life to live, and you don't need to clear any of that with us. I think most of us get so caught up dreaming up the exotic future that we forget about the present.
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Now on a personal note, I envy you. The Challenger is my favorite of the Neo Ponycars. And it brings me great joy to know that someone is going to give the platform a proper flogging in an autocross format. Every time I've run with a Challenger at Tire Rack, I've beaten it with my slapped together 216hp Buick Regal.
That. Should. Not. Happen.
So be sure to show 'em how it's done, Mike.
"Why do we do what we do? As in what exactly are we after in the most primitive sense? And does it really matter how we attain it?"
Sounds like what you really want is one of the most badass cars on the block, you want it now, you want to be proud to be associated with it, and you want to wield it bravely.
You don't want to hide behind it like it's a social aid, or hold it over others like metaphorical superiority.
Only a small portion of this objective (albeit an important one) is fulfilled by the Hellcat. It's new, it's faster than fast, and it's ready to party.
What's left for you to do is own it. Own your ownership. Protect the joy that can come from it.
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
Comparison is the only reason your first post was anything longer than "Hey, guys, I bought a Hellcat."
Social division is one of humanity's signatures, and it's a clear and present hurdle in the car hobby. Domestic vs import, new vs old, budget vs expensive, built vs bought. We all pick sides.
But we all forget that all we're after is something that looks sharp and moves fast. And we're all part of every sporty car's target audience whether we accept the car or not.
You've grown to accept the car, and you've decided that you're able to afford it. Now just let yourself enjoy it.
No matter how "slow" the Monte ends up, it's still gonna look damn good. And no matter what others say, the Hellcat's gonna be as fast as the name implies. You've got family, you've got a life to live, and you don't need to clear any of that with us. I think most of us get so caught up dreaming up the exotic future that we forget about the present.
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Now on a personal note, I envy you. The Challenger is my favorite of the Neo Ponycars. And it brings me great joy to know that someone is going to give the platform a proper flogging in an autocross format. Every time I've run with a Challenger at Tire Rack, I've beaten it with my slapped together 216hp Buick Regal.
That. Should. Not. Happen.
So be sure to show 'em how it's done, Mike.
And people wonder why I didn't want to buy used...
Michael,
You have done the math for the financials. Decided this purchase won't deprive your precious wife and children of anything.
You're certain the premium unleaded this beast is drinking will eliminate any need for E.D. medication going forward.
Your other projects will still be there waiting for you when the desire to engineer something comes this winter.
Write the cheque.
If buyers' remorse sets in later, so what. You'll take it in the *ss a little but you'll have miles of smiles to show for it.
You have done the math for the financials. Decided this purchase won't deprive your precious wife and children of anything.
You're certain the premium unleaded this beast is drinking will eliminate any need for E.D. medication going forward.
Your other projects will still be there waiting for you when the desire to engineer something comes this winter.
Write the cheque.
If buyers' remorse sets in later, so what. You'll take it in the *ss a little but you'll have miles of smiles to show for it.
"Losing a rod bearing" in your wagon is a pretty sad excuse for buying the Hellcat, though. It might have worked on the wife, but I ain't buying it! 
he most likely is going on 401, that is a major highway in Ontario it does go a longgg way.... 😊
41 going on 50 😵
Holy crap! I sure hope that isn't the end. I'm 52 and feel I have a lot more in me.🖕. I do love those cars and the performace of everything these days is phenomenal👍. Heck my v6 can out run most cars from the 60s. I have contemplated doing the same thing.
ENOJOY and burn a set of tire for me.
Holy crap! I sure hope that isn't the end. I'm 52 and feel I have a lot more in me.🖕. I do love those cars and the performace of everything these days is phenomenal👍. Heck my v6 can out run most cars from the 60s. I have contemplated doing the same thing. ENOJOY and burn a set of tire for me.
I am curious too! My broker is on vacation right now - it is either going through Hagerty or someone like https://www.desjardins.com/ca/index.jsp or my current provider if they aren't dicks about it.
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