Do people really have "weekend cars"?

Fined · 04-09-2021, 12:09 PM

My 911 is sometimes a weekend car. But its more like it only comes out for a trip to the mountains or the track so sometimes it stays in the garage for longer periods. The M2 is day to day use. I will expand to two non-daily cars in the next few years as I still want a small car that weighs closer to 2,500lbs or less. A Miata or something like that.

Alfisti · 04-09-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bogdiniciu

Not sure how you driving record looks

my insurance is a whooping $16 a month for the civic. All the other expenses you mention are waaaay higher on the M2.

I'm not sure I follow you logic.

Driving record is immaculate. Prisitne.

It's all 3rd party costs, value of the car plays little role in the price. Insurance here is ABSURD. Wife has one small blemish and she pays near $2K year. Anyone under 25 is 5K plus.

It is totally and utterly out of control and NOTHING you can do about it. Those costs are with heavy group discounts and heavier discount for being part of the BAR Association. God help those who have no such perks.

So running a 3rd car gets expensive really quickly.

NoGuru · 04-09-2021, 12:41 PM

My IS is a nice day only car. Has to be no rain, and temps higher then 50F.

4Hockey4 · 04-09-2021, 12:50 PM

We have 2 in the garage, one is a low mileage 01' 330ci vert. we absolutely got silly price on, nights and weekend, mtn etc cruise car. My 235i is a light track, weekend, garage queen, 4K miles a year tops.

We had 5 vehicles (4 drivers with the kids) but with Covid, sold the CRV, and now have the 2 BMW's in garage, a 18' Civic and a high mileage 12' Civic I beat around town in.

As we come out of Covid, and oldest goes off to college, we'll get a lightly used 4Runner for skis/bikes/kayaks.

Humdizzle · 04-09-2021, 01:07 PM

i drive a $6k civic to work monday through friday.

M3 and GT3 are for nice days (weekends or after work). I really get no joy out of doing the speed limit or being stuck in traffic in my nice cars. I might as well be in the civic if im just gonna do that. It is more comfortable, easier to park, handles potholes better... and i dont ever need to wash it.

bogdiniciu · 04-09-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

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Originally Posted by bogdiniciu

Not sure how you driving record looks

my insurance is a whooping $16 a month for the civic. All the other expenses you mention are waaaay higher on the M2.

I'm not sure I follow you logic.

Driving record is immaculate. Prisitne.

It's all 3rd party costs, value of the car plays little role in the price. Insurance here is ABSURD. Wife has one small blemish and she pays near $2K year. Anyone under 25 is 5K plus.

It is totally and utterly out of control and NOTHING you can do about it. Those costs are with heavy group discounts and heavier discount for being part of the BAR Association. God help those who have no such perks.

So running a 3rd car gets expensive really quickly.

That's crazy!!

I use to live in Europe and it was the same way.

UPSROD · 04-09-2021, 01:16 PM

Got my first weekend, nice weather car in 1979 ('67 Corvette) Now have '57 Chevy with Rochester Fuel Injection and my E92 M3. Every day is a weekend so drive on perfect days or whenever I want.

Gregrobin · 04-09-2021, 01:28 PM

My 335i is absolutely a weekend driver; though I do drive her during the week. She never sees a wet road though and lives comfortably in the garage by herself.

My daily driver is a SUV. It does not get much love anymore :-) Although I did polish and wax it last week.

happyjack · 04-09-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregrobin

My daily driver is a SUV. It does not get much love anymore :-) Although I did polish and wax it last week.

this is my problem...and while i'm not OCD...if i own it then i'm going to take care of it. i cant stand dirty, broken vehicles. i'm trying to instill that in my kids as well, so i'm usually helping (pushing) them to clean and maintain their (my) cars!

ToddinTN · 04-09-2021, 01:36 PM

My E93 M3 is my weekend ride, with a 245K mile Lexus LS430 serving daily duties during the week. The Lexus is headed for retirement later this month when my M5C arrives and replaces it as my daily.

dscabra · 04-09-2021, 02:18 PM

Yes, it's a real thing. My weekend car:

smrtypants44 · 04-09-2021, 03:01 PM

I'm definitely a one car type of person. I just don't see the point in paying for it if you aren't going to enjoy it. I guess it helps that my F32 isn't that rare or special either.

earlgrey69 · 04-09-2021, 03:09 PM

I have an SS as a daily driver and my M coupe is my weekend car. Not every weekend though, maybe once a month.

TKDbilly · 04-09-2021, 03:21 PM

Colorado convertible weekend car ... matches the bluebird skys

spazzyfry123 · 04-09-2021, 03:58 PM

I feel like I've always had a more dedicated car. Something for the A to B and something to blow off some steam, gather my thoughts, have some fun, whatever... I wouldn't necessarily say it's exclusive to the weekends, and I'm sure the same can be said for most. Nice weather with a little extra time on a Tuesday after work? Time to take out the "weekend car."

Currently I've got a company car with no restrictions on personal mileage. I got my wife a newer Land Cruiser which is kid hauler and really anything else we or she does - I didn't have much going on today, so we went to grab lunch together in it today. And I've got an older Land Cruiser that's for camping trips or a quick blast down a dirt road. After we move, I'll probably be looking for another E90M or something to add to the stable.

It's all about a well-rounded diet.

RugbyBro · 04-09-2021, 04:07 PM

I bought the F82 with the intention that it will do everything. Rain, shine, road trips, track, daily, weekend, project car, etc. If I had to commute with my car, then I might have looked into having a cheap, comfy commuter car. Bay Area roads are a bit unforgiving for a lowered F82 first thing in the morning

izzyM2 · 04-09-2021, 04:44 PM

I have an F80 and a Miata ND. I would like to think one of them is a weekend car but I just use both of them randomly depending how I feel or who is dirtier.

Germanauto · 04-09-2021, 07:36 PM

Only scenario where I'd get a "weekend car" is if it's a classic BMW M car, Porsche, or Ferrari. Due to lack of reliability/high COL it's not justifiable to daily drive such cars.

I definitely plan on having one such "weekend car." But the daily would also be something fun not some appliance. The M2 comes to mind!

Killramos · 04-09-2021, 09:12 PM

I have an E64 M6 that I leave at my vacation house in Phoenix I haven’t even been to in 18 months (thanks COVID)

Does that count?

Gregrobin · 04-09-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

We have 2 in the garage, one is a low mileage 01' 330ci vert.

Loved my 2001 330ci convertible, 5 spd manual. Fun car. Silver with black top, M Sports package.

Gregrobin · 04-09-2021, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

I have an E64 M6 that I leave at my vacation house in Phoenix I haven’t even been to in 18 months (thanks COVID)

Does that count?

Yup, I've been looking for a 2nd home, waterfront. Keep getting outbid. Ideally I want a garage for the same reason.

gatorfast · 04-09-2021, 10:48 PM

100% people do this and I am one of them. Have a Kia K5 I take to work most days and a 718 I drive on the weekends (and once in a while to work). It's not that uncommon at all. I mean if you have a 2 seater like the 718 you pretty much need a second car unless you are single and never bring any passengers or cargo anywhere.

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Fined ghost user 243 Rep 248 Posts Drives: M2 \| 997 GTS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Düsseldorf iTrader: (0)	My 911 is sometimes a weekend car. But its more like it only comes out for a trip to the mountains or the track so sometimes it stays in the garage for longer periods. The M2 is day to day use. I will expand to two non-daily cars in the next few years as I still want a small car that weighs closer to 2,500lbs or less. A Miata or something like that.
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NoGuru Major 779 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 2014 CTS [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	My IS is a nice day only car. Has to be no rain, and temps higher then 50F. __________________ 2011 335is DCT BQ Tuning / BMS CAI / VRSF kittyless DP's / Synapse BOV and charge pipe / 7" VRSF Race FMIC / Walbro 535 and 450 on BMP4 / E90 tune / Diff Brace / PR Coils / Relocation Inlets / DAW Stage3+ Turbos / MMP port injection / xHP Stage 3 / FPR and -6 fuel lines
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4Hockey4 Banned 838 Rep 674 Posts Drives: Pinto Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	We have 2 in the garage, one is a low mileage 01' 330ci vert. we absolutely got silly price on, nights and weekend, mtn etc cruise car. My 235i is a light track, weekend, garage queen, 4K miles a year tops. We had 5 vehicles (4 drivers with the kids) but with Covid, sold the CRV, and now have the 2 BMW's in garage, a 18' Civic and a high mileage 12' Civic I beat around town in. As we come out of Covid, and oldest goes off to college, we'll get a lightly used 4Runner for skis/bikes/kayaks.
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Humdizzle Brigadier General 6531 Rep 3,849 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	i drive a $6k civic to work monday through friday. M3 and GT3 are for nice days (weekends or after work). I really get no joy out of doing the speed limit or being stuck in traffic in my nice cars. I might as well be in the civic if im just gonna do that. It is more comfortable, easier to park, handles potholes better... and i dont ever need to wash it. __________________ 2018 Porsche GT3 6MT Previous: Ferrari 458 \| R35 GTR \| F80 M3 \| F87 M2c \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3 \| Scion FRS
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UPSROD Colonel 1075 Rep 2,081 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Richland, Wa. iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Got my first weekend, nice weather car in 1979 ('67 Corvette) Now have '57 Chevy with Rochester Fuel Injection and my E92 M3. Every day is a weekend so drive on perfect days or whenever I want.
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Gregrobin Captain 585 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Vir ginny ya iTrader: (0)	My 335i is absolutely a weekend driver; though I do drive her during the week. She never sees a wet road though and lives comfortably in the garage by herself. My daily driver is a SUV. It does not get much love anymore :-) Although I did polish and wax it last week. __________________ VRSF Performance Intake Kit / XS Power Charge Pipe V2 / ARM 5" Intercooler FMIC / MHD Stage 2 V10 / FTP N54 PCV Valve / VRSF 3" Catless Downpipes / xHP Stage 1
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dscabra First Lieutenant 5420 Rep 387 Posts Drives: GMC Denali Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Shelby Cobra ( ... [10.00] 2023 GMC Sierra 150 ... [9.00]	Yes, it's a real thing. My weekend car:
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smrtypants44 Captain 538 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	I'm definitely a one car type of person. I just don't see the point in paying for it if you aren't going to enjoy it. I guess it helps that my F32 isn't that rare or special either. __________________
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earlgrey69 Private 21 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I have an SS as a daily driver and my M coupe is my weekend car. Not every weekend though, maybe once a month.
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spazzyfry123 Colonel 5174 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: Here and There Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North Georgia Mountains iTrader: (1) Garage List (2)11 BMW E90M Stri ... [10.00] (1)11 BMW E90M Stri ... [10.00] 98 Lexus LS400 [10.00] 16 Toyota Land Cruiser [10.00] 97 Toyota Land Cruiser [8.33]	I feel like I've always had a more dedicated car. Something for the A to B and something to blow off some steam, gather my thoughts, have some fun, whatever... I wouldn't necessarily say it's exclusive to the weekends, and I'm sure the same can be said for most. Nice weather with a little extra time on a Tuesday after work? Time to take out the "weekend car." Currently I've got a company car with no restrictions on personal mileage. I got my wife a newer Land Cruiser which is kid hauler and really anything else we or she does - I didn't have much going on today, so we went to grab lunch together in it today. And I've got an older Land Cruiser that's for camping trips or a quick blast down a dirt road. After we move, I'll probably be looking for another E90M or something to add to the stable. It's all about a well-rounded diet.
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RugbyBro Brigadier General 7724 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	I bought the F82 with the intention that it will do everything. Rain, shine, road trips, track, daily, weekend, project car, etc. If I had to commute with my car, then I might have looked into having a cheap, comfy commuter car. Bay Area roads are a bit unforgiving for a lowered F82 first thing in the morning __________________ Current: E92, E46 Prior: F80, F82, F32
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izzyM2 Major 838 Rep 1,309 Posts Drives: 24’M2/21ID.4/21’MacanGTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	I have an F80 and a Miata ND. I would like to think one of them is a weekend car but I just use both of them randomly depending how I feel or who is dirtier.
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Germanauto Major General 9849 Rep 6,147 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Only scenario where I'd get a "weekend car" is if it's a classic BMW M car, Porsche, or Ferrari. Due to lack of reliability/high COL it's not justifiable to daily drive such cars. I definitely plan on having one such "weekend car." But the daily would also be something fun not some appliance. The M2 comes to mind! __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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Killramos Captain 315 Rep 863 Posts Drives: '19 M2 '21 X5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 40i [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	I have an E64 M6 that I leave at my vacation house in Phoenix I haven’t even been to in 18 months (thanks COVID) Does that count?
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gatorfast Major General 5083 Rep 6,883 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	100% people do this and I am one of them. Have a Kia K5 I take to work most days and a 718 I drive on the weekends (and once in a while to work). It's not that uncommon at all. I mean if you have a 2 seater like the 718 you pretty much need a second car unless you are single and never bring any passengers or cargo anywhere.
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