Did you ever regret not buying a rig?

[[DO]Ron]

There is the thread about regretting selling a rig. But have you ever had the opportunity to buy that perfect rig you always wanted and you couldn't get it at that time for whatever reason?


I kind of have that right now, been looking at cruisers for so long and there is this one for sale that I badly want but I just can’t right now. Need a few weeks / month to work some stuff out before I can go buy a rig. I’ll be heartbroken if it is sold by then xD

 

[Captain Chaos]

I've had this happen a few times, but one stands out. I had just purchased my first jeep, a '89 YJ with 60000 rounds on it. Something like 3 weeks later I ran into a 1975 bronco, fresh paint, 302, four speed ... beautiful rig. For $500 less than I paid for the YJ. I didn't have the cash, and trying to sell the jeep quick wasn't an option. I ended up wheeling the wee out of that YJ though. I never would have taken that bronco the places that jeep went. So, I guess it was for the best. But I still look back and wish the bronco was in the garage!

 

[ASNOBODY]

I had the opportunity to pick up a beautiful Volvo c303 (very similar to attached pics but light grey) and didn't jump on it. It haunts me.

The only other vehicle I should have snatched up but didn't (I'm usually very impulsive) is a very low mileage 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R. *kicks dirt*

 

[ASNOBODY]

I kind of have that right now, been looking at cruisers for so long and there is this one for sale that I badly want but I just can’t right now. Need a few weeks / month to work some stuff out before I can go buy a rig. I’ll be heartbroken if it is sold by then...

Is there a chance you can put a deposit on it to hold? I usually ask about things like that or even payment plans if it's something I really want and can't fully afford at the moment. I had a guy let me pay off a titanium mountain bike over a year once. I also let a guy buy a truck from me in installments. I kept it and didn't use it at all until it was paid off (took 16 months). Sometimes it's worth asking.

 

[[DO]Ron]

Is there a chance you can put a deposit on it to hold? I usually ask about things like that or even payment plans if it's something I really want and can't fully afford at the moment. I had a guy let me pay off a titanium mountain bike over a year once. I also let a guy buy a truck from me in installments. I kept it and didn't use it at all until it was paid off (took 16 months). Sometimes it's worth asking.

Wish dealers did that kinda thing.. But I'm hopefull. if the registration details are correct it has been at the dealer for a few months already. Landcruisers are damn expensive to own so they don't get bought as easy.. So hopefull that it stays there for a few weeks xD

 

[Momo]

Back in 2000 I was making a decision between a 1996 Land Rover Discovery SE7 and a 1994 Toyota Land Crusier with factory lockers. The Crusier was $3k more and had a few more miles so ended picking the Land Rover. I easily spent $3k in repairs and maintenance on the Rover in the time I owned it. I do regret not buying that Crusier.


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[GoldenStateAdv]

The one that I always think of was one rare cookie.

1993 F150 Lightning - Bondurant/Roush 1 of 5

In the early 90's Bonduarnt racing school offered a sport truck driving class. They contacted Ford and purchased 5, 1993 Lightnings and had them shipped to Roush for modication. There, they received fire surpression systems, open exhaust, roll cages, modified factory seats for 4 point harnesses, as well as several other unique- track only modifications. I located one of the five at Phoenix raceway. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

Had a Jeep Cherokee, built, available through a friend recently. Had to pass. My daughter was due to be born within the month.

I still want to trade my trailblazer in for something someday. Maybe the right rig will pop up in the future.

 

[1derer]

I had a chance to buy a fully outfitted FJ Cruiser for a great price which was at the top of my budget decided to walk, wish I didn't.

 

[krax]

Saw a great deal on a 2nd Gen 4Runner a while back (almost 15 years ago). I was driving a Montero that was 10 years newer and couldn't justify either owning a third vehicle or giving up a newer vehicle for an older one.

A year later, the Montero threw a rod and the repair estimate was almost more than the vehicle's value. During my search for a replacement, I learned a lot about reliability as I looked around and saw '80s vintage Toyota trucks every day and rarely saw a Montero.

I drive a 5th Gen 4Runner now, but I wonder if I'd still be driving the one that got away.

 

[Joey83]

I had the opportunity to pick up a beautiful Volvo c303 (very similar to attached pics but light grey) and didn't jump on it. It haunts me.

The only other vehicle I should have snatched up but didn't (I'm usually very impulsive) is a very low mileage 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R. *kicks dirt*

I like that you posted a photo of a norwegian C303 :D

 

[ASNOBODY]

I like that you posted a photo of a norwegian C303 :D

Ha! Well, most of the good ones seem to be there anyway :)

 

[Joey83]

I regret not buying the Jeep my parents had a few years ago.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.1 turbo diesel engine.

 

[Sortor]

Had an chance to get a 2014 trail 4 runner in metallic blue used 25k miles for 35k or a 2013 ltz Silverado with 15k for 36k , at the time I had a pretty big trailer and a couple toys so I got the truck, sold the trailer and the toys that it was mentioned for about 6 months later due to a job change. I regret it every day. Still having a hard time finding a used trail.

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