This car is going to lead me to drink

[04Ram2500Hemi]

So within the next few weeks I know I’m going to have to put the car away for winter. Basically that means the car will sit from mid to late October until April-ish before it comes out again. It’s this time of year where I start wondering if it’s stupid to have a car like this? I also know that if I get rid of the car it’s more than likely the last time I’ll have something like this in my fleet. It’s a game that almost drives me crazy this time of year. It’s practical vs responsible. The car is paid for, so it’s not the money. It’s more me just overthinking things.

Please tell me I’m not the only one that does this to myself!

 

[Inrfire]

I overthink things all the time! I am OCD, so that doesn't help. In a few weeks mine will go in winter storage as well. Sometimes I get the thought of why have it for 1/2 of a year of driving. But when it comes out in the spring I have lost that thought. It will have low miles and will give me great summer pleasure, along with my motorcycle. I think the same way with the bike as well. I just love this car more than anything I have had. I think I will keep her

Its got a very good muscle car look and really is the last of the true modern day muscle type cars. So it will look good, even if it has some body design changes coming soon in the future. I got an extended warranty and really want to hang on to this one for a while. Instead of chasing model years for the next greatest thing. I have hit the Cha Ching $$$ button to many times doing that game!

 

[BULL]

I put mine away as well, excepting that if we get an unusual break in the weather, I'll pull it out for a short afternoon drive and maybe even a wash.

 

[Magnified]

So within the next few weeks I know I’m going to have to put the car away for winter. Basically that means the car will sit from mid to late October until April-ish before it comes out again. It’s this time of year where I start wondering if it’s stupid to have a car like this? I also know that if I get rid of the car it’s more than likely the last time I’ll have something like this in my fleet. It’s a game that almost drives me crazy this time of year. It’s practical vs responsible. The car is paid for, so it’s not the money. It’s more me just overthinking things.

Please tell me I’m not the only one that does this to myself!

I drive this sumbitch year round, so hahahahahahaa





more seriously, I always have to look at the car and wonder if I'm making the right / smart choices

 

[Hunter]

I drive this sumbitch year round, so hahahahahahaa





more seriously, I always have to look at the car and wonder if I'm making the right / smart choices

Only in regards to whether or not driving it today is a good idea?

 

[Markp]

If you were going to sell it would be in spring anyways. So all you do is take it for the first drive in spring then decide if your going to get rid of it...I bet you won't.

 

[Catless]

Feels just like I bought a new car every first outing in the spring.
That said, if I had to make payments on it, I would never have bought it.

 

[MaxCarnage]

Yeah, I hear ya! I live in the Northwest and we just broke a 73 year old record this weekend and got snow in September! We skipped fall and went straight to that crap. Thankfully it's still a bit too warm for it to stick for long, but wow. While I hate putting it away for winter, I really enjoy that first drive in spring all that much more! The smile I have when I get in it, takes any doubt from my mind. Plus winter is a good time to mod for next year anyway! Or just save money for tires in general, lol.

 

[Speedy!]

Eehhhhhh, what's this "responsible" you speak of? Never heard the term before.

 

[Magnified]

Yeah, I hear ya! I live in the Northwest and we just broke a 73 year old record this weekend and got snow in September! We skipped fall and went straight to that crap. Thankfully it's still a bit too warm for it to stick for long, but wow. While I hate putting it away for winter, I really enjoy that first drive in spring all that much more! The smile I have when I get in it, takes any doubt from my mind. Plus winter is a good time to mod for next year anyway! Or just save money for tires in general, lol.

Post up some photos of the HC in the snow, burnouts, smashed into bushes, covered in slush, you know....

 

[Magnified]

Only in regards to whether or not driving it today is a good idea?

I always ask myself, could this money be / have been better spent? Does it make sense to do this? Then I drive the car and that feeling goes away.

 

[rdlsrt]

It's paid for, think of it as a sunk cost! Plus when you go to sell it, you will feel worse (because of the depreciation) than you do for just keeping it!

 

[DFW_Redeye]

Yup - i wrestled with the idea of "just because I can does it really mean I should?" when it came time to buy my Redeye. However, you simply have to enjoy life and in the end you can't take it with you. It would be VERY hard for me to watch my car sitting in the garage for almost 7 months so I can sympathize. However, good news is that the Farmers Almanac is anticipating a WARMER winter this year! Take a look:

 

[REDI797]

I live where you can drive your HC year round but wish I didn't have to...but then again why did I buy it? To drive it and enjoy it...it is not an investment. However, I wish on Monsoon days I could leave it home...the other night it hailed and I was glad I got home and in the garage in time.

But here in the Phoenix Valley the time of year is coming where the SC will love the cool air everyday...how can I deny the car its pleasures...LMAO

 

[Hickster]

Yea, I put mine up for the winter,,,,, about 2 inches further in the garage so I can wax the spoiler. Down here in Margaritaville we look forward to snowville. That means 70 degrees and faster times. We love it. Cooler, low humidity, out door weather, but the Canooks will be here to get in your way. Butt, they have em, and the $$$ they bring. Menue's pricing change again in October.

 

[mopar madness]

Wow, we are having a record heat,still in the mid nineties going into October. I only drive at night when it cools down

 

[YMMV]

Stupid? Far from it. You spent the $$ on your car, do as you please. Who cares what others think.

Being NJ - its almost time for the white stuff... no I don't mean the Tony Montana white stuff... Car will still be garaged but I still do drive it in the winter, obviously less, but just not if it rains/snows/roads still covered in salt.

 

[Jalenator]

So within the next few weeks I know I’m going to have to put the car away for winter. Basically that means the car will sit from mid to late October until April-ish before it comes out again. It’s this time of year where I start wondering if it’s stupid to have a car like this? I also know that if I get rid of the car it’s more than likely the last time I’ll have something like this in my fleet. It’s a game that almost drives me crazy this time of year. It’s practical vs responsible. The car is paid for, so it’s not the money. It’s more me just overthinking things.

Please tell me I’m not the only one that does this to myself!

I hear you and feel your pain, I have to put mine up for the winter too. I hate that I only get to enjoy it for half the year. But damn, do I enjoy that half of the year. November to April sucks but that's what hockey's for.

I'm a financial person by nature and profession, I've had some level of buyer's remorse with every significant purchase I've ever made. But not this. Never. This basically represents what and who I am. Ever time behind the wheel confirms that, just like hearing the opinions of other car guys and gals (particularly Mopar guys and gals) like those on this forum.

My family always comes first and always will, but if they're taken care of, then I don't overthink it, if I can't enjoy this then I don't know what the hell the point is...

 

[Hickster]

I led my car to drink 93 octane.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I appreciate the thoughts (even @Hickster ). The combination of responsible and fun is always a delicate balancing act. The fact that East Glacier and Browning (around 3.5hrs north of me) got 4ft of snow yesterday is a reminder of what’s coming. Right now it’s looking like Saturday and Sunday the car can come out to play. I’m not giving up on car weather yet!