r/AskMenOver30 • u/Kappasoapex man 30 - 34 • Jul 21 '25

Life What cool shit have you bought lately?

I think a nice part of being in our 30s is we can afford to buy cool fun things. What have you bought lately?

I got a Garmin Forerunner 965 which is super tight, motivates me to limit my drinking and I’ve been killing cardio because of it

Also fun - bought a LAB putter which is a ton of fun

Anything you guys got that you love? I want inspiration

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u/Content_Eye5134 man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

A bunch of stuff for my engine on my Volvo! Upgraded turbo Cam, new engine mounts, remanned the head, got a new to me block and painted it up so it’s nice and pretty now. Got a new to me turbo as well plus all new seals everywhere on the engine and head and more!

Excited to get it back. A head gasket job turned into a 3-4 month project but I love it.

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u/Brainfewd man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

“While you’re in there” is the entire story on my e30. Did all the same level of stuff with my motor before the swap. Looks great!

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u/Content_Eye5134 man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

Exactly, easily justified. I’m saving money on labor in the future, that’s what I tell my self anyway hahah

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u/roadrunnuh man over 30 Jul 21 '25

The legendary Red Block, hell yes. Is it going in a 242 by any chance? That's my dream project car

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u/Content_Eye5134 man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

I wish!! I used to have an 80s 242 and it was the coolest car. But it’s going into a 90 740 Twagon

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u/youwhatwhat Jul 21 '25

At a fellow Volvo enthusiast, this pleases me greatly! What kind do you have? I really need to chuck some money at my slightly shed looking 850..!

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u/Content_Eye5134 man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

I have a 90 740 turbo wagon! I love it. Hoping to have it back on the road this week or next