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Classic Car vs Motorcycle

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Ok /o/, help me decide what i should spend my hard earned paycheck on.

I want to buy myself a new toy, but am having trouble on deciding what i should do. Do i buy a classic car and drive it while i (possibly) fix it/enjoy what it is, or should i buy a motorcycle?

Im looking at spending 3.5k, which can get me a good quality bike, or can get me a road worthy classic that may not be all that pretty.

>i already have a reliable dd, so this is just for fun
>i have full access to an auto shop with car lifts for free, along with Mechanics (got to love the military)
>live in an apartment complex, but can have extra vehicles.
>in Alabama, so dont have any extremes to worry about other than heat
>work is less than 3 miles away.

>mechanically inclined

>experienced rider

>may be wising up to the idea that im not invincible

So with that info, do you think i should buy

A: Motorcycle; good quality and dont have to put any work in it, though my riding is limited by weather and the fact that i could die much easier

B: buy an old car that may have rust and shit looks, and the temptation to upgrade things ($$$), but be safer and have that all american classic.

And FYI, im talking like a 1000cc+ cruiser or a pre 1972 classic/muscle car.
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>>16748355
You'll be throwing more into the car over the long term.

And a classic car being safer than a motorcycle is debatable.
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>>16748355
Are there any good mountains for riding in Alabama? You should get a dirt bike, much more satisfying than a street bike in my opinion. If no good riding areas, get an old muscle car and hoon the shit out of it
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>>16748395
That was one of my concerns, but since i moved, i seem to be surrounded by cars that i love. So if i get one of those, i may be ok with doing it if i plan on keeping it.
>>16748411
No trails that i know of near me
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Bump
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>>16748395
>And a classic car being safer than a motorcycle is debatable.

I think about this all the time. I can say with confidence that in most cases I would rather fall off my motorcycle going 100mph than crash my NA Miata at any speed above 60mph.
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Bikes are fun but sketchy as fuck desu, get a clapped out chevelle or nova for 3k and hoon till frame rots
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>>16748355
And to answer your question: IMO, the only real reason to get a motorcycle is because of the access to sport bikes. Even if you aren't really into the whole sport bike scene, there is something to be said for such a ridiculous machine. It will grant you acceleration experiences that most people will probably never get from a car, at least not without spending $100k.

Cruisers are cool too. But I am fine with cruising in my car. Motorcycles are cool because you can buy a 170whp sport bike for less than $3k. Stage 1 bolt on and you're lookin at 315whp
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>>16748522
I consider what will happen when stacey runs into me cause she didnt look up from her phone. Or my worst fear, a blow out.
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One will sip gas, but definitely kill you. The other will suck gas and might kill you. idk lol
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>>16748537
Fun but sketchy vs clapped out/pricey but muh Vee-ate
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>>16748544
What bike can you cheaply "bolt on" "stage 1" parts to go from 170-315 horse?

Wtf?
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>>16748571
Hayabusa
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>>16748601
Can you provide links?

I find it extremely difficult to believe you can "Stage 1 bolt on" for almost double power.
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motorcycle will be 10000x more exciting

classic car will be for comfy cruising and feels
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I have both. I enjoy both, but I never want to get rid of my truck, yet I have no attachment to the bikes I have owned. I believe that a good car, you'll keep until it or you dies but bikes come and go, unless that bike is unbelievably special.
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>>16748355
The answer is always fox body mustang
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So far the car is winning. I guess another thing is the fiance would prefer the car since she doesnt want me to die.

I guess /o/ did it, they finally helped me. All without mentioning a 3k civic!
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>>16748838
Mate get an old truck with a bench seat, and make it fast. You'll love it.
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>>16748638
>>16748601
>>16748571
>>16748544
Distinct lack of links.

Seriously, why talk shit on the internet.
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>>16748544
http://www.superstreetbike.com/build-200-hp-suzuki-hayabusa#page-11

>Intake
>Exhaust
>ECU
>Race Fuel

200hp

Stop talking shit you sperg
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>>16748355
Classic owner here. Get the moto.
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>>16748544
>stage 1 bolt on

Shit, didn't realise I was playing Need For Speed Underground
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>>16749510
Classic faggot here, get the moto.
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Just do both...
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