Is your BMW your only money pit?

M3LISSA · 04-21-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

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Originally Posted by M3LISSA

We have a boat. Which stands for "break out another thousand".. Definitely way worse then our cars

My favorite boat is an O.P.B. "Other People's Boats"

Lol I have a few friends that love that idea also. Unfortunately my husbands love of boats goes way back... Way before me... Lol... A way worse money pit... And unfortunately seasonal depending on where you live...

M_Six · 04-21-2015, 11:28 PM

Two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day he buys it and the day he sells it.

Dad had a boat (23' I/O) we kept at a marina in Weymouth, MA. We used to run it in and out of Boston Harbor or down to Plymouth and back. It was great the first few years, but it cost about $2500 a season for the dock and insurance. The last year he owned it we used it 10 times between us. He said, "That's it. $250 for a trip into the Hah-bah and back is too much." He sold it the following spring.

I don't miss the boat. I do miss Dad, though.

Mr Tonka · 04-21-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

Nice pile!
I usually sell 50%+ of piles for premium during and right after elections, and restock it 5mo after at lower cost bases. lol

I remember I sold 20 boxes of those Walmart 100rnd Walmart AE 223/556 for $75/box around early 2013.

I'm always tempted to do this... Maybe the next time.

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Originally Posted by M3LISSA

Lol I have a few friends that love that idea also. Unfortunately my husbands love of boats goes way back... Way before me... Lol... A way worse money pit... And unfortunately seasonal depending on where you live...

We like the water but wouldn't use a boat enough to justify it. So we bought stand up paddle boards and going out on those a few times a year typically feeds that fix.

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day he buys it and the day he sells it.

Dad had a boat (23' I/O) we kept at a marina in Weymouth, MA. We used to run it in and out of Boston Harbor or down to Plymouth and back. It was great the first few years, but it cost about $2500 a season for the dock and insurance. The last year he owned it we used it 10 times between us. He said, "That's it. $250 for a trip into the Hah-bah and back is too much." He sold it the following spring.

I don't miss the boat. I do miss Dad, though.

I hear ya. I doubt i'll miss the slot car track in the coming years, but i'm sure i'll miss listening to my dad's excuse for losing because his lane doesn't have the same voltage mine does, or his tires weren't clean, etc...

roastbeef · 04-22-2015, 01:27 AM

both my machines are money pits.

HFW003 · 04-22-2015, 02:06 AM

Here's mine, 2014 Panigale S

DSB335d · 04-22-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HFW003

Here's mine, 2014 Panigale S

Beautiful bike!! Any mods yet?

Burnt C6 · 04-22-2015, 01:44 PM

All I can say is I let the Jones keep up with me if they can.

SunnyD · 04-22-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M3LISSA

We have a boat. Which stands for "break out another thousand".. Definitely way worse then our cars

So true, so true.

richardbb85 · 04-22-2015, 01:57 PM

my jetski , i use it out on the bay to fish a lot

a lot cheaper then a boat tho, and i can get in and out a lot quicker

M3LISSA · 04-22-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

Nice pile!
I usually sell 50%+ of piles for premium during and right after elections, and restock it 5mo after at lower cost bases. lol

I remember I sold 20 boxes of those Walmart 100rnd Walmart AE 223/556 for $75/box around early 2013.

I'm always tempted to do this... Maybe the next time.

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Originally Posted by M3LISSA

Lol I have a few friends that love that idea also. Unfortunately my husbands love of boats goes way back... Way before me... Lol... A way worse money pit... And unfortunately seasonal depending on where you live...

We like the water but wouldn't use a boat enough to justify it. So we bought stand up paddle boards and going out on those a few times a year typically feeds that fix.

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day he buys it and the day he sells it.

Dad had a boat (23' I/O) we kept at a marina in Weymouth, MA. We used to run it in and out of Boston Harbor or down to Plymouth and back. It was great the first few years, but it cost about $2500 a season for the dock and insurance. The last year he owned it we used it 10 times between us. He said, "That's it. $250 for a trip into the Hah-bah and back is too much." He sold it the following spring.

I don't miss the boat. I do miss Dad, though.

I hear ya. I doubt i'll miss the slot car track in the coming years, but i'm sure i'll miss listening to my dad's excuse for losing because his lane doesn't have the same voltage mine does, or his tires weren't clean, etc...

See we use it a lot. Basically like my floating summer house. Every weekend. Out, somewhere, overnights, we take trips and go away for 7 days, beach communities and exploring. My kids love it, my dogs love it, friends, they all have boats too and on our quiet days we just tie up, play some music and BBQ

UncleWede · 04-22-2015, 06:14 PM

My dad still has his 19' Bayliner, but I quit using it because it seemed I was the only one who ever did any cleaning or maintenance. Changing the oil on I/O is a royal PITA!!! Now it sits in pops' driveway and gathers leaves.

MrPrena · 04-22-2015, 06:30 PM

My boat experience as a little kid was not too positive.

My dad owned a fairly decent size boat, and it is PITA to maintain, clean , haul. My pure guess is about 18-22'? I know it can easily fit 15 people.

I think our entire family went to ride on a boat (fishing combo) at least twice a mo for 2 years. It gets windy. It gets real hot, and real cold fast. We also went through the seaweed area. It was scary.

Best memories was we caught a huge crab. On the same year, we caught so many mackerels.

Worst memory was, my dad decide to take us to Catalina Island on a boat. Although it was clear sunny day, it was one of the scariest boating moment.

HFW003 · 04-23-2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DSB335d

Beautiful bike!! Any mods yet?

Thanks mate,

Lots of carbon fibre goodies on it now.

That's really all I wanted to do, goes quick enough, handles pretty well so cant see the point in spending too much more, other than new tyres

gtman · 04-23-2015, 03:38 AM

Watche's watche's watche's and more watche's I can't help myself its a problem

mastereh · 04-23-2015, 10:32 AM

I collect Transformers....

Templar · 04-23-2015, 10:45 AM

I brew beer at home and have a kegging system in the garage (in a repurposed chest freezer).

Here's a pic of a glass full of my Bavarian Hefeweizen:

Joekerr · 04-23-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mastereh

I collect Transformers....

I really like the third picture. Something in it, specifically on the shelf, appeals deeply to me.

kevinbahnz · 04-23-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Joekerr

I really like the third picture. Something in it, specifically on the shelf, appeals deeply to me.

Megatron?

Joekerr · 04-23-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

Megatron?

Perhaps. Definitely silvery like him.

kscarrol · 04-23-2015, 11:51 AM

Nope, here are my two other money pits...

Joekerr · 04-23-2015, 12:25 PM

^
Also an interesting pic. I haven't seen one of those on the forums for a very long time.

Kwando · 04-23-2015, 12:48 PM

I have a girlfriend. I also have a mortgage and miniature toys.

04-21-2015, 11:28 PM	#68
M_Six Free Thinker 19771 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day he buys it and the day he sells it. Dad had a boat (23' I/O) we kept at a marina in Weymouth, MA. We used to run it in and out of Boston Harbor or down to Plymouth and back. It was great the first few years, but it cost about $2500 a season for the dock and insurance. The last year he owned it we used it 10 times between us. He said, "That's it. $250 for a trip into the Hah-bah and back is too much." He sold it the following spring. I don't miss the boat. I do miss Dad, though. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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04-22-2015, 01:27 AM	#70
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11723 Rep 12,810 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	both my machines are money pits. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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04-22-2015, 02:06 AM	#71
HFW003 Brigadier General 6466 Rep 3,297 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 M340 x drive [10.00]	Here's mine, 2014 Panigale S Attached Images
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04-22-2015, 01:44 PM	#73
Burnt C6 First Lieutenant 272 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2025 X3M50i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Katy Texas iTrader: (0)	All I can say is I let the Jones keep up with me if they can. __________________ 2024 X3 M40i. wife says no Mods since it's aLease.. I see a JB4 tune in the near future. 2014 328i Melbourne Red Sport Line Dinan Dinantronics tune, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Suspension, H&R Sway bars, 18x9 APEX PS-7 ,AFE CAI, BMW M Performance Brakes Retired
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04-22-2015, 01:57 PM	#75
richardbb85 Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,652 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va iTrader: (0)	my jetski , i use it out on the bay to fish a lot a lot cheaper then a boat tho, and i can get in and out a lot quicker __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats
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04-22-2015, 06:14 PM	#77
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18603 Rep 9,436 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	My dad still has his 19' Bayliner, but I quit using it because it seemed I was the only one who ever did any cleaning or maintenance. Changing the oil on I/O is a royal PITA!!! Now it sits in pops' driveway and gathers leaves.
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04-22-2015, 06:30 PM	#78
MrPrena Captain 1590 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW Hyundai Nissan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TB iTrader: (0)	My boat experience as a little kid was not too positive. My dad owned a fairly decent size boat, and it is PITA to maintain, clean , haul. My pure guess is about 18-22'? I know it can easily fit 15 people. I think our entire family went to ride on a boat (fishing combo) at least twice a mo for 2 years. It gets windy. It gets real hot, and real cold fast. We also went through the seaweed area. It was scary. Best memories was we caught a huge crab. On the same year, we caught so many mackerels. Worst memory was, my dad decide to take us to Catalina Island on a boat. Although it was clear sunny day, it was one of the scariest boating moment. __________________ Beware of Jeff Oliver the fraud at Highland Expedition Outfitters (aka HEO or HEOutfitters) located in Cosby TN.
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04-23-2015, 03:38 AM	#80
gtman Iron man 24 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M-Sport/2013 C63AMG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Barrington IL iTrader: (0)	Watche's watche's watche's and more watche's I can't help myself its a problem __________________ 2013 328i M-sport Totaled\|2013 c63AMG\|2014 G63AMG\|2015 S65AMG\|2015 S63AMG COUPE\|2009 GL450\|2015 fiat 500 abarth\|2011 porsche boxster\|2012 Lamborghini Gallardo gone but not forgotten\|
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04-23-2015, 10:32 AM	#81
mastereh Private First Class 47 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328 xDrive Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I collect Transformers....
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04-23-2015, 10:45 AM	#82
Templar Lieutenant Colonel 273 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	I brew beer at home and have a kegging system in the garage (in a repurposed chest freezer). Here's a pic of a glass full of my Bavarian Hefeweizen: Attached Images __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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04-23-2015, 11:51 AM	#86
kscarrol Brigadier General 9829 Rep 4,137 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Nope, here are my two other money pits... Attached Images __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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04-23-2015, 12:25 PM	#87
Joekerr Banned 7935 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi S6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	^ Also an interesting pic. I haven't seen one of those on the forums for a very long time.
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04-23-2015, 12:48 PM	#88
Kwando Major 435 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	I have a girlfriend. I also have a mortgage and miniature toys.
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