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If you had $500K to spend on cars, which would you buy?
Hello:
I think most people , at some point or another, expressed that they have a dream vehicle(s). IT would be what they would want to drive and own if money were no object.
Here in America, the land of the free, home of the brave ( those who are willing to stand up to the flak and responsibilities of buying a car), the land where dreams sometimes do come true, dreaming is encouraged,
So let us now DREAM...and pretend for a moment that we have :
1- a willing spouse/parent/partner.
2- all other financial responsibilities like mortgage and retirement plan taken care of.
3- no kids to take care of...or kids already taken care of.
4- no other competing responsibility for your money.
5- Most important of all :: $500,000 to spend on one or more cars....
What would you buy ? What is your dream ?
Let us share this little Edmunds Heavens.... where your dream can come true in cyberspace. :-)
I think most people , at some point or another, expressed that they have a dream vehicle(s). IT would be what they would want to drive and own if money were no object.
Here in America, the land of the free, home of the brave ( those who are willing to stand up to the flak and responsibilities of buying a car), the land where dreams sometimes do come true, dreaming is encouraged,
So let us now DREAM...and pretend for a moment that we have :
1- a willing spouse/parent/partner.
2- all other financial responsibilities like mortgage and retirement plan taken care of.
3- no kids to take care of...or kids already taken care of.
4- no other competing responsibility for your money.
5- Most important of all :: $500,000 to spend on one or more cars....
What would you buy ? What is your dream ?
Let us share this little Edmunds Heavens.... where your dream can come true in cyberspace. :-)
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Here's my list:
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible (twin-H power)
2007 Audi TT
1972 Ford Tornio given the full Chip Foose treatment
2007 Ford F350 King Ranch
2007 Jaguar XJR
A left over Nextel Cup road racer for club racing.
That should do it.
1969 Triumph GT6+
Series 1 Land Rover
Early sixties Unimog
Blower Bently
Chrysler Crossfire
Lamborghini Islero
I think that would tap me out.
Mercedes CLS55
Mercedes CL500 (outgoing model)
Mercedes SL55
Audi S8
911 Carrera 4S
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Aston Martin DB9
BMW M6
BMW 335i coupe
And for daily drivers for the wife and I:
Mine - Infiniti FX45 loaded
Hers - Redondo Red loaded Acura TL 6spd'er/NAV
- My Honda Accords have been great too me, so I'd probably buy a couple of them as well. Especially a 6spd V6 Coupe/NAV.
I think I'd better get on that garage extension... :surprise:
probably riding around in a maybach.
The rest I'd buy a Maybach and hire Fintail as my Chaeuffer :shades: "Fintail keep it under 130 mph" :P
Rocky
2. Evo ($30k)
3. Mini Cooper S ($25k)
4. Hemi Ram ($30k)
5. M5 6-speed ($75k)
6. Lexus RX400h ($50k)
7. Ford GT ($200k)
One for every day of the week. And the rest of the money goes to Pimpn' my Rides!
DrFill
2. '66 Shelby GT350 clone set up for vintage racing (NOT a street car): $50k
3. WCM Ultralite (1250# Lotus 7 clone with Honda S2000 drivetrain): $40k
4. Ford GT: $150k
5. Toyota Land Cruiser (wife wants one): $60k
6. BMW Z4 M coupe (when it comes out): $55k
7. Porsche 911 Convertible: $85k
Which adds up to $490k....... :shades:
Seeing as many cars I like are <20K, I would have quite a few.
I'd have one of each generation S-class, some other fintails, a couple streamline cars like Airflow/Zephyr/Tatra etc, a few 50s and 60s American cars, a Brighton-era horseless carriage...and I should still have plenty of money left.
Well, if I've gotta be a hack, I guess a Maybach is a good way to go. Maybe it'll be a SWB and people will think it is mine...
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
In that case, a boxster, then a 550i.
Otherwise:
2007 m5
2007 911 turbo 'vert.
Maybe a rx400(hybrid) for those few days a year i need an suv(since i'm rich). Don't know much about suv's though, so that one's a soft choice.
And a bunch of sensible vehicles for family/friends.
And all this time I thought Atlanta was the home of the Braves.
Anyway with $500K I would get
Jaguar XKR Convertible for the wife (wife loves Jags)
a STS-V for me
A Panoz just for fun
A Van, Maybe a caravan, for the Utility
An SUV, most likely a Jeep, for my trip to the artic.
with the rest maybe two or three prewar cars.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
As for new cars - a Cadillac DTS and a Buick Lucerne CXS are a given.
Rocky
And if I was that rich I would buy a Toyota Camry in order to keep a low profile to avoid any potential home invasions ,kidnappings, over-friendly family members and pretty faced gold diggers.
And if I was that rich I would buy a Toyota Camry in order to keep a low profile to avoid any potential home invasions ,kidnappings, over-friendly family members and pretty faced gold diggers.
Shoot, if I were that rich, I'd still drive my old 1988 Buick Park Avenue for the same reasons and also to mess with the heads of my snooty neighbors and pretentious people at the country club.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
That's probably peeve off the county as well, since an empty lot doesn't provide nearly as much property tax base as a McMansion would.
LoL....
nice choices....
Good combo..you have a convertible, and sports sedan...a roadster exotic, van for utility , and jeep for harsh road conditions....
I like the Ford GT also. It has many of the styling of the old GT40 which is an icon to many.
LIke the Bentley and maserati choices too.
"Hey, if you think I am bad wait to you see whose moving in next week." :P
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Then I'd take the remaining $240K and donate it to local battered children's causes.
Hey, you asked.......
2006 Audi A8 $84k To drive the parentals when they come to town....
2005/06 Panoz Because Dr. Panoz was nice enough to host an Audi Driving school at his Vinyard in GA. $60K (I think)
2005 BMW M3 Convertible: Just cause I could!!!$70k
2003 F-150 Triton V8 Manual Transmission 4x4.: To go muddin in. $12k
90 VW Corrado VR6. :Cause those cars just rocked, and I want to kick it OLD SKOOL VW.$12k-$20k
2006 AUDI Q7: So I can be a soccer mom! (I saw it at the DALLAS AUTO SHOW AND IT ROCKS! $60k
I still have some money left, I guess I will use the rest of the money for gas and AAA (because most likely the VW CORRADO) :P
smart and practical guy....
In that case, a boxster, then a 550i.
I would take the S version boxster or the Cayman. Love the Bimmer.
2007 911 turbo 'vert.
I like the convertible turbo also.
And a bunch of sensible vehicles for family/friends.
You are g great guy...umm...what say we be friends ?
If I'm not mistaken the Panoz is right at $100K. Atleast that's what they are "stickered" at Jordan Automotive right down the road. The "sticker" actually looks like it was printed on your everyday HP....so who knows. But, if I recall correctly, it was right at the $100K mark.
but you said :I'd get an 06 Z06 for my everyday (70k) and a Lamborghini Gallardo (200k).
I think that is two sports cars...but I am not going to tell if you let us all have a ride in it..
Lots of nice 50, 60, 70 s car are out there....
I had one of those (a '74 even) back in the early 80's. Being an Alfa in England the bodywork soon turned into a collection of holes held together with rust.
Talking of older Italian vehicles, anyone ever drive a Lancia Delta Integrale? That was a fun car to drive. An early 80's equivalent to an Impreza WRX. I remember going to a track day at Brands Hatch and seeing some poor guy roll his. He got out of his upside down car with the biggest grin I've ever seen.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
This one was nice...completely redone...and resprayed...but the 2nd gear synchro was slow....and may need new fuel system. I was outbid.
There is another one 1971 GTV...but it has rust on 3 areas...near the door jams....what do you think ?
IT does not loook bad.... but can it be repaired ? I am thinking about getting it. The engine was completely rebuilt and looks clean otherwise. $5000 is going price.
I'd buy a GM dealership enterprise which would include the following.
Buick, Cadillac, Cheverolet, Pontiac, GMC, Saab, Saturn.
:shades:
Rocky
P.S. I might even purchase a Acura dealership for kicks, since $500K is nothing for a car.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I'm lost...
Rocky
Well its only the king of pick up trucks. With a 6 ton cargo and a 20 ton towing capacity how can you go wrong?
http://www.internationaldelivers.com/site_layout/xtfamily/cxt.asp
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Rocky
New Ford GT
LS 430
Acura NSX, assuming I can get into it
Maybach 62
427 Cobra