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ItalianDave · 06-03-2008, 11:45 AM

hey guys i'm new to the site. just sayin whats up and wanted some opinions. I just recently sold my MR2 turbo and i'm lookin for a new ride, i was thinking about an s2k but i checked insurance and i can't afford a $350 a month payment (i'm 19). i'm thinkin a suzuki GSXR600 for the gas mileage but i'm not sure. what do you guys think?

JDMzimbo · 06-03-2008, 12:16 PM

I have an 07 gsxr 600 and it is a blast. You gotta be real careful on one of those things though

Swingle1 · 06-03-2008, 01:18 PM

$350/month??!! Holy Crap!

If you don't mind my asking, how much for the MR2 Turbo? You'd think it'd be a similar rate.

ItalianDave · 06-03-2008, 07:32 PM

hahah i was paying 60 a month because it was a swapped turbo. but, i checked recently on the ballpark and it was 191 for an mr2 for me and my background.

gomarlins3 · 06-03-2008, 09:41 PM

Buy the bike.

Java Junky · 06-03-2008, 10:13 PM

Dave, all the followin' is personal opinion okay?
But, as much fun'z Stewie, Mr.2 n' the bikez are, if I wuz in need of reliable, n' as reasonably priced transportation as possible, whut I'd be knucklin' down to would be practicality'n reality.
Handz down the bike'z gonna garner the gold in the fuel economy department. But it rapidly loses that lead when you're commutin' in bad weather, tryin'a figure out how'da strap basic groceries on the bike'r yer back, 'r pickin' up a date whut'z dressed nice.
There'z a whole lodda sparkle'n glitter out there that getz us guyz ta thinkin' with partz'uv our anatomy whut'z best made fer other purposes, but from the soundz'uv'itt, a reliable used econobox would serve you well while you went about your day'da-day n' serve double-duty in allowin' you'da put together the hard-earned to indulge in the sparkle'n glitter.
If you should opt for the bike, especially if it's your first involvement with'em, keep a short leash on yourself.
Best'a luck, n' like the ol' knight said . . . . . .
Java

lonestarbuzz · 06-04-2008, 07:07 AM

i sold my bike a few months ago. when i was closer to work, it was my commuter. but it was tough going to the grocery store or goin on dates when the wife and i were still dating. simple things like - gotta take the helmet everywhere (they will still be stolen when locked to the bike) and in the middle of summer in texas, there is no way to go somewhere and be comfortable with pants and a jacket on.

i did have a motorcycle flashback the other day though. my wife and i went to sears to get a new garage door opener and when we tried to leave, it wouldn't fit in the trunk (barely). she had to sit with the box in her lap! reminded me of buying ANYTHING when on my motorcycle.

it was a fun toy, but horribly impractical 90% of the time. i'm gonna have to agree with java on this one.

ItalianDave · 06-04-2008, 10:11 AM

yeah, the bike was just an idea and a sense of false hope of actually getting good gas mileage hahah. there's actually one thing i'm trying my hardest to get right now, but its not lookin to great so i'm not gonna release that info hahah. thank you guys for the helpful advice. any other ideas?

06-03-2008, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ItalianDave Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	newb from 513 hey guys i'm new to the site. just sayin whats up and wanted some opinions. I just recently sold my MR2 turbo and i'm lookin for a new ride, i was thinking about an s2k but i checked insurance and i can't afford a $350 a month payment (i'm 19). i'm thinkin a suzuki GSXR600 for the gas mileage but i'm not sure. what do you guys think?

06-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,481	Buy the bike. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

06-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,287	Dave, all the followin' is personal opinion okay? But, as much fun'z Stewie, Mr.2 n' the bikez are, if I wuz in need of reliable, n' as reasonably priced transportation as possible, whut I'd be knucklin' down to would be practicality'n reality. Handz down the bike'z gonna garner the gold in the fuel economy department. But it rapidly loses that lead when you're commutin' in bad weather, tryin'a figure out how'da strap basic groceries on the bike'r yer back, 'r pickin' up a date whut'z dressed nice. There'z a whole lodda sparkle'n glitter out there that getz us guyz ta thinkin' with partz'uv our anatomy whut'z best made fer other purposes, but from the soundz'uv'itt, a reliable used econobox would serve you well while you went about your day'da-day n' serve double-duty in allowin' you'da put together the hard-earned to indulge in the sparkle'n glitter. If you should opt for the bike, especially if it's your first involvement with'em, keep a short leash on yourself. Best'a luck, n' like the ol' knight said . . . . . . Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-04-2008, 07:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 438	i sold my bike a few months ago. when i was closer to work, it was my commuter. but it was tough going to the grocery store or goin on dates when the wife and i were still dating. simple things like - gotta take the helmet everywhere (they will still be stolen when locked to the bike) and in the middle of summer in texas, there is no way to go somewhere and be comfortable with pants and a jacket on. i did have a motorcycle flashback the other day though. my wife and i went to sears to get a new garage door opener and when we tried to leave, it wouldn't fit in the trunk (barely). she had to sit with the box in her lap! reminded me of buying ANYTHING when on my motorcycle. it was a fun toy, but horribly impractical 90% of the time. i'm gonna have to agree with java on this one. __________________ i need a better signature.

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06-03-2008, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 55	I have an 07 gsxr 600 and it is a blast. You gotta be real careful on one of those things though

06-03-2008, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 290	$350/month??!! Holy Crap! If you don't mind my asking, how much for the MR2 Turbo? You'd think it'd be a similar rate.

06-03-2008, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
ItalianDave Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	hahah i was paying 60 a month because it was a swapped turbo. but, i checked recently on the ballpark and it was 191 for an mr2 for me and my background.

06-04-2008, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
ItalianDave Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	yeah, the bike was just an idea and a sense of false hope of actually getting good gas mileage hahah. there's actually one thing i'm trying my hardest to get right now, but its not lookin to great so i'm not gonna release that info hahah. thank you guys for the helpful advice. any other ideas?