How do you deal with vehicular temptation?

I typically don't in the last 3.5 years I've had:

S52 swapped E30
318is
06 350Z
'10 Speed 3
'90 Miata track rat
'13 Mustang GT

And that doesn't include the E30 'vert I traded for an engine before I got it running right, my beater Z34 Monte Carlo I had up until the 350, or the truck I just traded in.

I currently own the Miata and the Mustang.

I just look at the checkbook then at my already filled garage and driveway then walk away muttering and dreaming.

I remind myself how frustrating having more projects than time.

Sometimes that works. Of course, I just picked up a free 5.0 mustang. What would YOU have done? :)

njansenv wrote: I remind myself how frustrating having more projects than time. Sometimes that works. Of course, I just picked up a free 5.0 mustang. What would YOU have done? :)

Free?

I would have snagged it too.

poopshovel wrote: BUY! BUY! BUY! GOTTA HAVE 'EM ALL!!!

so cars are like Pokemon to you?

Lincoln Mark VIII? sharp car.

Fappin' it helps cure my temptations.

As far as cars go, my bank account quickly turns my temptations to sorrow. I suppose that goes for the wimmenz too.

You are asking a bunch of unreformed addicts how to cure an addiction.

SVreX wrote: You are asking a bunch of unreformed addicts how to cure an addiction.

Were like alcoholics who have switched to cheap liquor so we can drink more.

Buy something cool for a car I already have. It ends up being about 1000% cheaper and, most of the time, scratches the same itch.

SVreX wrote: You are asking a bunch of unreformed addicts how to cure an addiction.

Not necessarily cure, just deal with it in a way.

How do I deal with vehicular temptations?

Forza + Fanatec.

Yeah, none of it is tangible. So what. It usually entertains me enough to keep me off craigslist. Which keeps the wife happy.

I have no money and no space. Living in an apartment and owning 5 cars REALLY SUCKS.

Oh wait... with recent acquisitions... make that 7 cars.

So i guess despite my limitations, i still manage to increase the number.

novaderrik wrote:

poopshovel wrote: BUY! BUY! BUY! GOTTA HAVE 'EM ALL!!!

so cars are like Pokemon to you?

I got that the other day from my brother, when I told him the Jeep was likely for sale soon so I could buy an Excursion- and I've never driven the Jeep.

I tell myself that a 40mpg, Hatchback, RWD, easy and cheap to fix, and affordable car does not exist and therefore everything else will be a letdown.

I know that if I get any more cars I won't work on them anyway so I am forcing myself to get rid of a couple first.

This world is full of temptations. I'm not a drunk, don't do coke, and don't sleep with women other than my wife. Likewise, I don't own more than one vehicle more than I can keep inside a garage. Hence the garage space for 5 vehicles. Plus a motorcycle, minibike, & go-kart. Wait, what was the question?

I'm finally getting over my either lack or money or time equation so I can start working towards finishing my projects that have been on hold for nearly 5 years now.

First order of business is save the drivetrain of the '92 and scrap the rest of it......

It is very easy to be tempted. I have bought many vehicles over the years because i could not fight the temptations. It is usually one particular aspect that pushes me over the edge. I have had many great vehicles, but have also had some that were a complete mistake. Good luck fighting the temptations.....

Over 120 cars in my 26 years of driving eligibility....I'd say I deal with my vehicular temptation poorly.

Or excellently depending on your point of view.

In reply to JThw8:

Embrace the addiction......