if you had $100,000 to spend on a new vehicle...

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Posted: 12/3/2007 11:40:50 PM EDT

You don't have to spend the entire $100K, but you're not getting any change back. And there's no way around that, you can buy a Mercedes and then sell it and buy a Camry and keep the change. And it's got to be a personal vehicle, not something work-related.

What would you buy?

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:43:20 PM EDT

[#1]

And keep what i've got now? Aston Martin V8 Vantage, used if necessary to keep the cost within limits.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:43:31 PM EDT

[#2]

Ruf's supercharged Cayman S is just a little more than that, could I get that one?

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:44:32 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Ruf's supercharged Cayman S is just a little more than that, could I get that one?

Nope. You have $100K and only $100K, you can't add anything to it.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:46:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Unimog

Really

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:48:28 PM EDT

[#5]

Build a street rod from the ground up. Not looking for authenticate for the time period, just a good old fashion muscle car.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:49:22 PM EDT

[#6]

A Troyer NASCAR Modified & as much spare parts $100K could get it.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:50:13 PM EDT

[#7]

Why be greedy? A new BMW M3!

Bill

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:50:48 PM EDT

[#8]

2008 BMW M3

I wanted to say a Z06 for the performance aspect, but the new M3 would be much more practical and still has plenty of power.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:51:06 PM EDT

[#9]

I'd buy another stock 4x4 Ford truck.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:52:18 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I'd buy another stock 4x4 Ford truck.

100k to spend and you buy that?

Jesus, some people have no imagination.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:52:36 PM EDT

[#11]

I would get a Z06.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:53:45 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I would get a Z06.

+1

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:54:12 PM EDT

[#13]

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:56:53 PM EDT

[#14]

How about a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet? Exactly $100,000.00 msrp.

Then sell that sucker, buy a nice Corvette and keep the change.

Posted: 12/3/2007 11:57:37 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage, used if necessary to keep the cost within limits.

+1

If I can't sell it, and can't get any change, this is it for me.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:00:22 AM EDT

[#16]

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T convertible, 440-6/A833.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:00:52 AM EDT

[#17]

It'll appreciate.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:02:35 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
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It'll appreciate.

Its a shame they changed the body style as quickly as they did.

Another 15 years of that body would have been fine with me.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:03:42 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
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It'll appreciate.

Its a shame they changed the body style as quickly as they did.

Another 15 years of that body would have been fine with me.

Agreed.

Definitely the slickest Corvette body-style GM ever produced.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:08:52 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
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It'll appreciate.

Its a shame they changed the body style as quickly as they did.

Another 15 years of that body would have been fine with me.

Agreed.

Definitely the slickest Corvette body-style GM ever produced.

And you said I had no imagination...

You big lug.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:16:58 AM EDT

[#21]

Fully refurbed HMMWV, with mounted M2, and killer stereo system for playing "ride of the Valkrie" really loud...

Or, whatever the newest fastest custom Corvette package is. I don't care who it is, just as long as they take that 500+ HP engine, and cram a supercharger on it, and give me a warrantee.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:19:21 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Fully refurbed HMMWV, with mounted airsoft M2, and killer stereo system for playing "ride of the Valkrie" really loud...

Or, whatever the newest fastest custom Corvette package is.

Fixed it for you to keep the package within budget.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:23:18 AM EDT

[#23]

H1

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:25:04 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
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It'll appreciate.

Two years ago I found one of those for sale for $12,000 sitting on a corner car lot. Only hook was it was in Kuwait.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:25:52 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fully refurbed HMMWV, with mounted airsoft M2, and killer stereo system for playing "ride of the Valkrie" really loud...

Or, whatever the newest fastest custom Corvette package is.

Fixed it for you to keep the package within budget.

Actually, most of the HMMWV's I've seen can be had for around $35k so he might have enough left for a transferable Ma Deuce.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:26:39 AM EDT

[#26]

Shelby Gt500

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:35:43 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fully refurbed HMMWV, with mounted airsoft M2, and killer stereo system for playing "ride of the Valkrie" really loud...

Or, whatever the newest fastest custom Corvette package is.

Fixed it for you to keep the package within budget.

Actually, most of the HMMWV's I've seen can be had for around $35k so he might have enough left for a transferable Ma Deuce.

That would be the plan.... Truck, Gun, any extra goes toward restoration, stereo, and ammo. Also would supplement with gradual installation of various tactical and survival gear.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:46:36 AM EDT

[#28]

2000 Ferrari 360 F1 Modena

Sell it

Buy myself a built 85 Monte Carlo and a New Jeep Rubicon with all the extra fun stuff to go muddin.

Posted: 12/4/2007 12:59:32 AM EDT

[#29]

Posted: 12/4/2007 1:06:41 AM EDT

[#30]

2007 Saleen 2S81 Extreme Coupe in Black, minus the graphics.

ENGINE - Supercharged 4.6L, 3V, SOHC V-8.

TRANSMISSION - Saleen Quick Ratio 6-Speed Transmission

DIFFERENTIAL - Saleen 4.10:1 Maxgrip™ Differential

With all the goodies; plus a nice deep black metallic paint job with matching Opal wheels. Add the rest in interior upgrades.

Posted: 12/4/2007 2:02:27 AM EDT

[#31]

I don't know, but I know you wouldn't be able to catch me...

Posted: 12/4/2007 2:44:49 AM EDT

[#32]

Well, if I can just sell it anyway, I would just find a car that is exactly $100K and could be easily resold.

Posted: 12/4/2007 2:59:11 AM EDT

[#33]

E63 AMG. Optioned properly should put it right at 100K. Pretty much the nastiest AMG offered without busting the budget.

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:10:40 AM EDT

[#34]

A Chevy HD3500 Fully Loaded:

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:14:49 AM EDT

[#35]

Helicoptor, Robinson R22.

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:17:51 AM EDT

[#36]

I've always like the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

I'd do 'er up something like this...

...though with beefier Mickey Thompson Tires, and some other gadgets.

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:19:16 AM EDT

[#37]

Or

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:26:56 AM EDT

[#38]

General Lee.

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:28:08 AM EDT

[#39]

Ford F-550 4x4.

yes i meant to type 550

Not a rick roll:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2008fleetshowroom/2008-f550.asp

I'd pay to get a standard bed fitted to the chassis cab. You know, with the 100k and all. One of the four wheeler mags did something similar and it was awesome.

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:32:49 AM EDT

[#40]

it'd be a toss up between one of these

or one of these in flat black

Posted: 12/4/2007 3:35:51 AM EDT

[#41]

two words

yenko camero

Posted: 12/4/2007 4:12:55 AM EDT

[#42]

RS4, or maybe the new v8 M3.

Posted: 12/4/2007 4:19:34 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
Unimog

Really

That is my chpice too. A brand new Mercedes Unimog with a front and rear PTO winch and the escape hatch on the roof. Have a shop built and exo cage and then hit the rocks.

Posted: 12/4/2007 4:25:04 AM EDT

[#44]

Mercedes Benz E-65

Posted: 12/4/2007 4:25:20 AM EDT

[#45]

Personal as in daily driver or garage queen I take out on occasion?

I like those Astons, there a sweet car. Z06's are nice as well, and I wouldnt turn down a M3.

But those are plenty different. The Z06, your takin you and a friend period. With the Aston I can at least cram something in the back and the M3 lets me take all 3 kids.

Audi's are nice as well, and a Lex would be a great reliable car.

Fort me personally probably the Aston or M3.