Why I bought the car......

[Brian2by2]

Every once in a while, I have a bad day. We all do. Today was a really bad day, week, month in fact for me. I'm really sick and tired of daily occurences in life.

My girlfriend is 300 miles away and keeps teasing me (not on purpose) about when she's going to be moving back home, my dad and I are constantly at each others throats, I can't seem get everything all going the right way in my life.

Then, I drive the X. Sometimes I wonder why I bought the car and 'wasted' all that money. Then I realize, we can make money any time, but we can't always make a good time. The only thing that makes me feel totally liberated is that damn car! It's my stress-reliever. Something about VTEC in 1st gear and downshifting to 2nd at 65mph and blasting my way through third.

To me, happiness is the true meaning of success. Not money or wealth. Sure it helps, but I've had my bank account up to numbers kids my age would never dream, and down to amounts where I could barely put gas in the car (well, not really), but money doesn't matter. Happiness does...and driving my X truly makes me happy. So is it worth the money I spent on it? Sure. Could I have done something better with the money? No, although some beg to differ.

I don't really know the point of this thread, it's just I had an awesome drive tonight after a stressful God knows how long and I wanted to share it with ya'll.

So I guess thats my philosophy from here on out: "You can always make more money, but you can't always make a good time."

 

[NoSeX4U]

I understand. We as a species have always had a deeper sense of freedom in motion. Running, sailing, horses, and cars and planes...that kind of escape can only be had at speed. Not fast or slow, just focus and enjoyment with no distractions. They' ll be there when you get back, but that's for later. I understand...

 

[Jett]

Dude, I know where you are coming from...

Am there, doing that, but remember the following...

 

[NoSeX4U]

...violent...but funny.

 

[GQ NSX]

Some people pay for a good time
But I hear ya dude. Some kind of nirvana when you're in the moment.

ravi

 

[NoSeX4U]

we do this way too...gas, maintinence, etc...

 

[Dennis in SE PA]

I am right there with ya Brian

The year started off good with The Racer's Group winning the 24 of Daytona OVERALL! Then I had a major surgery, then a minor surgery (this getting old stuff SUCKS!), then the company I worked for for 10 years closes down!

Hmmm...

I have a great family, a house with a roof that does not leak, a decent car for a daily driver, and a cherry NSX-T for therapy! Yes, it is not about money, it is about enjoyment (for me anyway). I start a new job next Monday.

I hope things turn around soon for you.

I read that the earth is round so you cannot see too far ahead as you travel down the road.

I wish good fortune to good people, and may the mean greedy people die a slow and painful death. And the slow and stupid people? Just GET OUT OF MY WAY!

 

[NoSeX4U]

congrats on the new job!

 

[shiftright2]

Remember too that we cannot take the $$ when we go.

So you take care of your responsibilities and indulge in a little therapy on four wheels. No harm done and you can do a lot worse than spend money on one of the finest sports cars ever made.
I cannot imagine anyone buying the NSX as a thing they need solely for transportation. It is a beautiful object that we buy, a toy we play with, a reason to look forward to the weekend, an occupation to involve us in projects relating to it.

Well, I think I am going to go the garage and stare at it some more.

 

[NoSeX4U]

In the time-honoured Rockport Pilot Shapeless Driving shoe?

 

[Dennis in SE PA]

congrats on the new job!

Thanks Jack. I appreciate that. New jobs are good in many ways, and a little scary in a few. I am looking forward to learning new things. I am 52 years old. "New" is still a good word for me. I have a low threshold of boredom.

 

[NoSeX4U]

A new name...but someone's gonna come along with an endingg for my new moniker that may look something like 'A$$", and we can't have that. At 36 I find that new is both good and bad. As an illustrator it's often feast or famine, with a lot of new all the time. But the challenges are rewarding.

 

[Dennis in SE PA]

36 years old? AYE!

I remember well when "we" thought that anyone over 30 was old and not to be trusted. That was not so long ago. I got married at 36 and now have teenage children.

At 36 you are not a "baby" but well on your way. I wish you well.

 

[NSX/MR2]

Life is aweful sometime (like in San Diego right now,) but a drive in the NSX always bring a smile to my face.

 

[PHOEN$X]

Hi guys, sorry to hear some of you are going through difficult times. Buck up, the trying times will eventually pass. Remember: you can't really experience happiness if you never feel pain. As long as you have your health, your future can be bright as you want it to be. I wish I could say the same for Guus...his situation makes me really sad.

 

[NemesisX]

Well said Phoen$x.....Sorry to hear that some people have been having a rough year, I feel your pain. My year has been very rough indeed as I just lost a custody battle and now my children live 7 hours away in a different state. The loss is sometimes unbearable.
What has helped to put things into perspective for me is an ex-coworker died of heart disease at 38, he wasnt married, no children, wanted to retire at 45, and pretty much just lived for work (very stressful). He wanted all these things but.....

I know better times lay ahead (like buying an NSX), and tougher times too (like having to sell my NSX ) but my coworker wont be able to experience any of the experiences he wanted...

Living brings good and bad. But every new day brings new adventures......and new chances to be happy.

 

[NoSeX4U]

Well put...one thing I read once has stuck with me forever..."Being alive is good for you."