@JoshNurse wrote:
@Gunnar419 wrote:
@JoshNurse wrote:Wow I never expected anyone to think that way. I don't know if you had a husband with a nice car that had the issues you speak of and you divorced him which left you with so much negativity towards us.
I am a car enthusiast and I buy nice cars because I can and because it's so fun to drive them. My grandfather drove an old BMW and let me drive it when I was young. It was one of the happiest days of my life. I had so much fun. I think one day you should test drive a BMW and see how fun it is!
I understand about people buying them when they can't afford them...I can easily buy my cars but even then you said we have problems...wow.
Thank you for your personal opinion
I will most likely sell this car and buy a new one. I will keep my next car for many years to come. I just need to think of what car I should buy! The Audi s5 is also amazing! Maybe an electronic car? Who knows but I want it to last for over 10 years. I plan to maintain it myself.
My problem is that I always want a new car but my next one is final. I will maintain it well and I take excellent care of my toys so I can easily see it lasting over 10 years.
Edit: Just saw the new BMW M3 and the BMW 4 Series in their website and they look amazing. It will be a hard choice!
Well, you asked for help because you say you can't control yourself. Then when she gave you what could have been a good psychological trick to use to hold yourself back, you slammed her AND NOW YOU SAY you have no problems, buying expensive cars is just cool.
That's quite a change from your first post. If you're happy buying expensive, high status cars and you can afford them then why post that the impulse to buy them is a problem?
The evidence from your cumulative posts is that you do have a problem with compulsive spending/credit behaviors. I wish you well and hope you eventually find whatever your real comfort level is with money and credit. In the meantime, though, you should at least consider using some psychological tricks to help you modify your behavior.
I can't say whether it's a FACT that guys with expensive high status cars have issues, but I can say that many people do perceive it to be so. Regardless of the truth or non truth of that, though, it's fairly clear that you do have some pretty severe OCD about credit and spending that you need to get a handle on. Part of you seems to know that but part of you seems to reject that. First step is to acknowledge that you have a problem.
Sorry this forum got me addicted to FICO scores and rasing my credit. I wont be happy until I reach over 800. If it is 805 i would prefer 810 because its an even number.
I do have serious OCD issues, I wash my hands over 20 times a day, teeth well over 4 times a day, everything in my home has to be perfectly aligned and I use a ruler to make sure everything is aligned perfectly even on my desk. Even my lawn has to be perfect or I get anxiety.
My shirts, suits and pants can only be hanged in matching custom mahogany wooden hangers. I bought over 200 of them for future clothing items. Yes I do have obsessive compulsive disorders and maybe having a nice car is one of them
I clean my car at the lastest every other day. I ateast take off any dust, clean the tires, wheels and even my engine, the interior also has to be spotless...even the very tiny spots the size of a sand have to be removed with my vacuum. Even though my car is new it looks brand new just out of the showroom floor new at all times. I cant drive my car if its dirty.
Yeah you can say I have problems lol!
Sounds like you gotta lot of free time on your hands.
@JoshNurse wrote:
EddieK wroteSorry, but I won't be able to help. I'm addicted to cars too. Started with a Mustang GT, then traded it in a year later for a SVT Cobra, then sold it three years later and got a C5, sold that three years ago and am looking for an E63. My thinking is if you can afford it and are doing it for personal enjoyment, go for it. But I also do recommend a Honda...have an Accord as my daily driver and you will not find a more reliable car than it, but it is terribly boring driving it.
I also think my addiction is too strong. I love cars so much.
I was also thinking about the Mustang Shelby GT500 but I cant drive manual so I cant get one. Maybe the 2015 or 2016 Shelby GT500 will have a sport auto availiable?
I am still trying to think of what i should do.
Edit: The Mercedes Benz E63 AMG is amazing!
Agreed about your addiction being too strong, mine too. I told myself when I sold the C5 that I was done with cars, but when I find the right 2010-2011 E63, I'm sold.
I'm the exact opposite though of you when it comes to wanting a manual tranny, I really want a manual, but my options are limited to a CTS-V or M3/M5, and I'm not really a BMW fan. But the new M3/M4's really do look good.
The more expensive the car the less secure the one driving it. (atleast thats how just about everyone ive ever known thinks) Not that its true, thats just like putting faith in the big ears or large feet myths 
How to avoid it? If payments arnt a problem you dont need to. If you keep doing it to the point your in a hole you cant get out of and ruin your credit for 10 years just thinkg of that and it'd help
I buy mid 90s cars you can buy them with 1 or 2 paychecks and they keep you busy with repairs
Im very impulsive to avoid getting things I dont need I just dont buy them when I first see them. A few hours after I want it I can think of a million reasons why I dont need it.
