Hooniverse Asks Bonus: What would you buy instead of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S?

Kamil Kaluski

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2014 Porsche 911 carrera Turbo price turbo s

Few weeks ago Porsche took the covers off the new turbo version of its 911 Carrera. The 911 Turbo will be available in the very fast base Turbo and a very fast-er Turbo S version. The Turbo has 520hp and 524lb-ft of torque, and is capable of 0-60 is about 3.0 seconds flat, which is typically a conservative estimate by Porsche. The S will have 560hp and 553 torques and will reach 60mph faster than light in 2.9 seconds.

The prices of these two cars are are as impressive as the other numbers; $148,000 for the Turbo and $181,100 for the Turbo S. This is without any options, which in typical Porsche fashion there will be plenty of, and without delivery fees, taxes, or rust protection. Compare that to a Ferrari or a Lambo and it will seem like a bargain. Compare it to Caterham Superlight R500, and, well, not so much.

The folks at BBC suggested several alternatives to the 911 Turbo, all of which result in an impressive garage of modern sports and luxury vehicles. That’s all well and good but most of us here wouldn’t spend their near-$200k on just two or three cars, never mind one. So, given the budget, what cars would you end up with?

To keep it realistic, at least one car must be something comfy to drive across the continent in, another must be something you can take to the track, and something that’s off-road capable. A Unimog maybe the answer to all of the above, but you know what I mean. Go!

[Source: bbc.com/autos]

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104 responses to “Hooniverse Asks Bonus: What would you buy instead of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S?”

  1. stickmanonymous Avatar
    stickmanonymous

    Greece. All of it.

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    1. Maxichamp Avatar
      Maxichamp

      Cyrpus, x30.

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    2. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
      Irishzombieman☆

      That was awesome. You need a prize for that.
      This is a beer cozy. Made of Rice Krispy Treats.
      <img src="http://www.myscienceproject.org/coldbeer/beer_10.jpg&quot; width=300>

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      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        Oh god, the heart burn.

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        1. jeepjeff Avatar
          jeepjeff

          Yeah, you're right. That would be much better with something that isn't PBR. 21st Amendment's Hell or High Watermelon would be a much better pairing.

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          1. wisc47 Avatar
            wisc47

            In my opinion, you'll want something more smooth and creamy for that bad boy.
            <img src="http://bigbeefandbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/FoundersBreakfastStout.jpg&quot; width="600">

          2. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            Or…
            <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uL_wd7SHHPA/TVnhc8q7h1I/AAAAAAAAALo/-owVfjUScRI/s1600/Lancaster%2BMilk%2BStout.jpg&quot; width=500>
            The problem is the rice krispy treat alone would screw me up.

          3. stickmanonymous Avatar
            stickmanonymous

            Sometimes spheres of interest intersect so perfectly; appreciation for weird cars and good beer. That's why I love this place.

          4. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            I have a whole thread for it… the forum is a bit… dead though.
            http://forum.hooniverse.info/viewtopic.php?f=6&amp…

          5. wisc47 Avatar
            wisc47

            A family friend in my hometown just started his own microbrewery. He makes a milk stout and a coffee stout that are unbelievable.

          6. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
            Irishzombieman☆

            That. That looks like a good way to start the day off.

          7. jeepjeff Avatar
            jeepjeff

            Best part of waking up.

          8. PotbellyJoe ★★★★☆ Avatar
            PotbellyJoe ★★★★☆

            Funny, We actually sang "The best part of waking up is Founders in your cup" when drinking it.
            I had been in MI for the holidays and somehow it was in my fridge in NJ when I returned home. The in between is a bit hazy.

  2. racer139 Avatar
    racer139

    The most inportant option is the only one that is not avaliable, no matter how much you beg there will be no manual transmission.

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  3. racer139 Avatar
    racer139

    Oh and Ill take the Ducatti Mercedes, trailer combo please.

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  4. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    If new, corvette ZR1 $112,600 + Cadillac CTS-V Wagon $64,515 = < one 911 turbo S, used the left over $4900 for tires, gas, and track time.
    Used, a large fleet of esoteric and hoonable cars.

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    1. pdb Avatar
      pdb

      This is the correct answer, and anybody who says otherwise is an unclean heathen.

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      1. Rover1 Avatar
        Rover1

        Everyone on Hooniverse is asking ' Why buy new ?', closely followed by ' Why buy only two?' , closely followed by listmaking.

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    2. kingcrowing Avatar
      kingcrowing

      I'd get a 911 4S for $105k and add $11k in options, then get the CTS-V wagon. Perfect combo IMO.

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  5. JayP2112 Avatar
    JayP2112

    $180k would buy a LOT of awesome Craigslist cars.
    And there's that 1991 200 quattro 20v Avant on BAT today for under $4000…

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  6. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
    CABEZAGRANDE

    Luxocruiser: Custom 1965 Lincoln Continental – $60,000
    Track toy: Locost – $20,000
    Offroad/Hauler: Raptor – $45000
    Daily driver: LS3 powered FD RX7 – $35,000
    Winter beater: 2006 Subaru STI – $20,000
    Actually, I'd probably just end up with a fleet of highly modified 90's Japanese sports cars.

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  7. Synchromesh Avatar
    Synchromesh

    I'll take a ZR1 + Elise and the rest in used NA/NB Miatas and Peugeot 504s. 🙂

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  8. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    I've got to go with the fleet of cheaper cars option. $50,000 towards a decent shop, then 3 or 4 cheaper cars (probably in the $40,000-$50,000 total range), and I've have $80,000 left over for modifications.

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    1. P161911 Avatar
      P161911

      I read that as $80,000 left over for medications.

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      1. IronBallsMcG Avatar
        IronBallsMcG

        I think that's right and danleym just mistyped.

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  9. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
    BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

    That Porsche is more than a live time of LeMons racing. What could be more fun?

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  10. Gareth S Avatar
    Gareth S

    From The UK so specced Turbo S price is about £148K
    Blow the biggest chunk on a 997.2 GT3 RS at £88K. 928 GTS £12K as a cruiser, 2004 E55 AMG Estate/Wagon £17K , 1983 Land Rover Series 2K, E30 M3 17K, Lotus Elise S1 135 Sport £13K and that leaves about 3 grand for some dinosaur juice.

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  11. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Wait 2 years + Acura NSX = Probably 911 $$$$. Probably.
    Also, shouldn't it be an Audi with the Ducati?

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  12. calzonegolem Avatar
    calzonegolem

    My mortgage + Pontiac Vibe GT + Volvo XC90 + Amc Eagle Wagon + The rest of our student loans

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  13. skitter Avatar
    skitter

    An Ariel Atom and two years off work.

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  14. Alff Avatar
    Alff

    Every non-exotic late 60s/early 70s euro car I've ever been interested in (Capri, 914, 2002 tii, Rover TC, Mini Cooper, 911, 4.5 Liter Merc, Alfa Giulia TI, Jaguar XJ-C, etc) and an addition to my garage. For sanity's sake, I wouldn't buy or own them all at once.

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      And Alfa owner, you should know that sanity is overrated.

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  15. pj134 Avatar
    pj134

    New:
    Cadillac CTS-V wagon at $65k
    GMC 3500 Denali at $51k
    FIAT 500 Abarth at $25k
    Jeep Wrangler Rubicon at around $38k
    Used:
    Oh my god. Conversion vans, G8 GXP's, pickemups, Deuce and a halfs, hummers, loti… who knows.

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  16. vwminispeedster Avatar
    vwminispeedster

    A lot of tires, fuel, bacon, and seat time in the HCOTY Sparky Pete ZomBee.

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  17. Kogashiwa Avatar
    Kogashiwa

    I'd go to my friendly local JDM importer and get a lightly modified Altezza RS200 for about $15000 at most, a rather more modified SW20 MR2 G Limited with the BEAMS 3S-GE for about the same, then find a good Ducati 999S, $10000 there, then stare dumbfounded at the rest of the pile because I don't really understand numbers that large.

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    1. Kogashiwa Avatar
      Kogashiwa

      Oh, I thought of something else to chip away at the mountain of money a bit. Only $33k worth though.
      1922 Stutz Special
      <img src="http://www.autotraderclassics.com/images/b/2013/04/07/65780237/553-ATL1922StutzSpec_1365312699297.jpg"&gt;
      I won't quote the description but it's worth reading. That might only have 52hp but it is a more manly machine than a dozen new 911s. Heroic even.

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  18. don fehlio Avatar
    don fehlio

    A7 for the lady: $70k
    Raptor, because Raptor: $50k
    BRZ for my DD: $30k
    My buddy's Dodge Stealth to kill to death in Lemons: I'd have to spend at least $5k on a replacement for him to let that thing go, but it'd be worth it.

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  19. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
    Irishzombieman☆

    Comfy — used Cadillac DTS ~$20k — these were really nice cars.
    Sporty — Cadillac CTS-V Coupe~$75k
    Utilitarian — Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab ~$30k
    Total thus far: $125K, which leaves me enough for a kitted-out BMW R1200GS motorcycle.

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    1. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      Yeah, I hope the XTS devalue like the DTS did.

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      1. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
        Irishzombieman☆

        I am saving my pennies in anticipation.
        No, really–I've got three mayonnaise jars filled already. And a Bushmills bottle full of dimes.

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          The downfall of the DTS to me, is the northstar. While a decent and cool engine, it's completely unnecessary for the application. It matched up too closely to the High Feature V6 to make it really worth all the maintenance headaches that can come with it. Therefore, having ridden in one, I have high hopes for the XTS.
          Maybe we can start a penny pool.

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          1. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
            Irishzombieman☆

            Hadn't considered the maintenance on the DTS, just the subtle niceness of it, but you're right.
            I saw my first XTS last week at a Little League game. Nice looking ride, and everything I thought about its looks from pictures was confirmed in reality.
            The car beside it, a Diamante, had just gotten its windscreen smashed by a foul.

          2. ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
            ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq

            But was the bird okay?

          3. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
            Irishzombieman☆

            So frickin' weird that you ask that today. Caught a dove in the shoulder at 80 mph on the way to work. OW.

  20. Reuven Avatar
    Reuven

    1960 Imperial. Miata. 2005-09 Outback. Oh, and a garage to put them in.

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    1. ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
      ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq

      I'd get an earlier Imperial (maybe limo version) or Dodge and a '59 500 Galaxie. Both are fine for cross country and track use.

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      1. Reuven Avatar
        Reuven

        The Impys changed quite a bit year to year during that era. I'm quite partial to the 56 limo used in Hudson Hawk.

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        1. Reuven Avatar
          Reuven

          The Impys changed quite a bit year to year during that era so personal taste does dictate choice.
          Complete thoughts for the win.

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        2. ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
          ˏ♂ˊ mzs zsm msz esq

          That's the one, circa '55 Dodge has a lot of that look too, but the rear is kick-butt also but in a different direction, you know I can afford a few of them, 300s too… Dang even an SD1!

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  21. MVEilenstein Avatar
    MVEilenstein

    How many El Caminos could I buy with $150K? About 40.
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cto?zoomToPo…

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  22. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Useful commuter: Hyundai Elantra GT, $20k (Hey, it's what I actually drive, so there.)
    Fast fun car: 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, $70k (spotted on Sask Kijiji).
    Offroader: 1980s F-150, $5k (for one in pretty great shape)
    The remainder of my mortgage, $80k.
    Done! Couldn't be happier.

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  23. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    Sticking just with Ferdy's creations, some combination of 993 and Panamera (993 Turbo and spend what's left on a Panamera or go 993 Targa, knowing the Turbo will just put me in the ditch quicker, and get a faster Panamera?)
    That said, budgeting $35k for a Focus ST for me, $10k to spend on a used Miata and a bike, and $35k on a car for my wife (should she actually want a vehicle, or thinks she needs more than a decent Kia Soul), that leaves $100k to put towards either getting our future mortgage paid off quicker, or bumping us up that little bit closer to the house we actually want. I could probably free up $15k for the house or a couple trips or something by swapping the Focus for a nice Legacy 2.5GT Wagon.

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  24. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    <img src="http://www.tanshanomi.com/temp/911T-alternatives.png"&gt;
    $ 93,000 – 2013 BMW X6M
    $ 15,000 – Wombat Buggy Kit (approx. completed cost)
    $ 18,500 – 2013 Can-Am Spyder RSS
    ——-
    $126,500
    $ 55,550 – New 40' x 28' workshop with CNC lathe, knee mill, & plasma cutting table.
    ——-
    $182,050

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  25. dukeisduke Avatar
    dukeisduke

    Wow, I'll have to think about this one.
    In the meantime, waaaaaay off topic, can someone identify the red car is this picture? Judging from the greenhouse, I think it may be a MN12 Thunderbird. The other two look to be a Jag XJ40, and a C5 Corvette (a Z06?). From Granbury, which got nailed by an F4 tornado last night.
    <img src="http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130516-groundgranbury.jpg.ece/BINARY/w700x467/GroundGranbury.jpg"&gt;

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    1. MVEilenstein Avatar
      MVEilenstein

      Prelude.

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    2. Kogashiwa Avatar
      Kogashiwa

      Prelude, I think.

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      1. dukeisduke Avatar
        dukeisduke

        Interesting selection of vehicles. Hopefully the residents did better than the cars.

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        1. desolit Avatar
          desolit

          its called hood rich. being from the hood, i know this lifestyle well. lets look at the evidence shall we.
          1. $65000 track-house that hasnt been updated since it was built in the early 50s (not the single pane galvanized windows and shoddy driveway.)
          2. $20000 used vette that was bought with a salvaged title and a trailer full of problems for $13000. (note no carport or garage to keep said Vette.)
          3. a $1500 jag which obviously needs a rear suspension and a front…. well everything including the engine ( note the front ride height)
          4. a $3500 prelude that is the only car that runs reliably and is also the only one that has ever carried insurance for more than a 3 month span.

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    3. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Early '00s Prelude:
      <img src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQoseWx-4kPYy_LXuehxIlXQHq-GJiDYfcNECbmLK65WllhyBkX&quot; width=300>

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      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        Early 90's actually, the square headlights started in 97. They were quite a bit ahead of their time in retrospect.

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    4. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      I see two LeMons cars. Maybe three, if you like penalty laps.

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  26. joshuman Avatar
    joshuman

    $90,000 – Used AMG E63 Estate (this will do in blue http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/3805812068….
    $30,000 – Used Caterham with tires, parts, and trailer
    $50,000 – Garage remodel to improve access and storage
    That leaves $130k to spend on beer and gasoline. The E63 and Suburban don't exactly sip the stuff.

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  27. Preludacris Avatar
    Preludacris

    "How would you spend…" questions are easy. Choosing just two cars for that much money is hard.
    Well after much productivity-killing thought, I have an answer. I'd buy this stupid-low-mile Prelude for $7k <a href="http://(http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/3797860700.html),” target=”_blank”>(http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/3797860700.html), and spare no expense on making it perfect. We're now at uh… $20k or so.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G23F43I45Ld5Ed5Fdd5a593d71fb1ae6195f.jpg&quot; width="600">
    That leaves $160k, and for some odd reason there aren't very many results in that range on Craigslist. But I did find this little grocery hauler I like the looks of. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/3772389…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3I13Jd5I35Kf5Jdd4sc9f7790355d51684.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      That truck doesn't even have a sleeper cab. I think you can do better for 160…

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      1. Preludacris Avatar
        Preludacris

        I'll admit it, I know nothing about these things. I got to ride with my uncle once when I was a kid. The only thing I remember was how the engine rocked the whole truck when he started it up.

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          Something like a new one of these guys: http://www.truckertotrucker.com/listings/188817.c… http://www.truckertotrucker.com/listings/187992.c…

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  28. facelvega Avatar
    facelvega

    Let's forget the bazillion amazing classic cars that can be had for a small fraction of the price of a 911 Turbo S. Let's also forget the many commonly-available production cars that make vastly more economic and practical sense than the Porsche. Forget the fact that the Cayman makes the 911 a silly purchase even in-house.
    The price of the porsche would buy you a Liberty Ace (or Morgan 3 Wheeler, if you prefer the knockoff version), a Caterham Superlight, and a Ginetta G40, with room for a Beck Spyder to spare. Swap in an Ariel Atom if you like. So for track days or for eye candy, you'd be a fool to get the beastly Porsche, and frankly the Beck is more a real Porsche in my book than the new 911 anyway.
    <img src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01342/LA1_1342662i.jpg"&gt;

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  29. LEROOOY Avatar
    LEROOOY

    Honda CRX + ownership of a small machine shop + tools.

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  30. lilwillie Avatar
    lilwillie

    I'd pay off my mortgage and other debt and have enough left for a 2013 Camaro.

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  31. frankthecat Avatar
    frankthecat

    Alfa Romeo Milano Verde QV + all the spare money I'll need to keep it on the road.

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  32. GregKachadurian Avatar
    GregKachadurian

    BMW E90 M3 = ~$60K
    Ford SVT Raptor = ~$50K
    Lotus Elise = $55
    And I'm left with about $17K to spend on whatever else (booze) until I reach the price of a 911 Turbo S.
    I'd be happy with that.

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  33. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    A Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 can go off road, sort of (27k).
    An older XJR would be a comfy cross-country car (6k).
    An older Lotus Exige for the track (50k).
    A Ducati 1000S Sport Classic (9k).
    A 1970's E-Type Roadster (65k).
    A Subaru BRZ (25k). I suppose I should have one new car.

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  34. sport_wagon Avatar
    sport_wagon

    Saab Sonett = $15k
    MGB GT = $15k
    Opel GT = $15k
    993 Porsche 911 = $45k
    B8 Audi A4 Wagon (APR tuned, manual transmission swap) = $30k
    Morgan 3-wheeler = $45k
    Whatever's leftover to be used for maintenance.

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  35. ZomBee Racer Avatar
    ZomBee Racer

    "Something comfy to drive across the continent in." Check!
    <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/269826_2226842595127_6289801_n.jpg&quot; width="400">
    "Something you can take to the track." Check!
    <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578612_10151232426973855_448406030_n.jpg&quot; width="400">
    "Something that’s off-road capable." Check!
    <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/19538_1306812634953_1680652_n.jpg&quot; width="400">
    With the remaining $199,500 I'd enter every freaking Lemons race on the continent…
    …Solo.

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    1. Irishzombieman☆ Avatar
      Irishzombieman☆

      I giggle every time I see your trailer.

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      1. ZomBee Racer Avatar
        ZomBee Racer

        😀
        I told my 8th grade shop teacher I wanted to make a 1-wheel camping trailer for my shop project.
        He was sooo not amused. I spent the semester making stupid cutting-boards and toothpick holders instead, banished to the back of the shop.
        I'd kinda like to find out where he lives… maybe do some donuts on his lawn, with my @#$%& ONE WHEEL TRAILER!! Whooo-hooo-hoo!!

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  36. buzzboy7 Avatar
    buzzboy7

    May be the same price, but I'll take this instead.
    <img src="http://icon4x4.com/sites/icon4x4.com/files/imagecache/Preview/gallery/IMG_4583.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      I'm not trying to be that guy, but… why? I''m not meaning this in the dick way its probably coming off… Just genuinely curious. You could get an AEV Brute Double Cab fully spec'd out for a third or less…

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      1. buzzboy7 Avatar
        buzzboy7

        Just ticks all the boxes for me. The FJ45 has always been my favorite pickup truck. So it's a brand new FJ45 built with a modern suspension and drivetrain. Drivetrain being most important as you can get the Cummins ISF 2.7L with 200hp and 300ft•lbs backed by an AX-15. In essence, it's my dream truck in every way.

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        1. pj134 Avatar
          pj134

          Good enough for me.

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  37. calgoat Avatar
    calgoat

    88 Countach QV
    03 M5
    02 M Coupe
    And the leftover money to get my 06 GTO dialed in perfectly.

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  38. bostondairypigs Avatar
    bostondairypigs

    I can do a ZR1 Vette loaded up and a really nice (SLT) Sierra 2WD Crew Cab for $162,460. For the other $20k I imagine I could get a nice used camper to haul behind the Sierra.

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  39. scroggzilla Avatar
    scroggzilla

    2013 Volvo S60 T-6 R design = $48k
    2013 Subaru BRZ =$27k
    early 70's Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40=$20-25k
    1972-73 Mercedes Benz 280SEL 4.5=$12.5-17k
    I'd save the balance in case I got any more bright ideas, vehicularly speaking.

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  40. name_too_long Avatar
    name_too_long

    Cross country cruiser: Mercury Marauder with GT500 engine and manual trans swap. ~$50k
    Fun car: LS7 powered NA Miata ~$30k
    Tow / offroad rig: Unimog 416 Doka with 20sp gearbox ~$50k
    Around town style: Euro-spec Citroen DS21, modified for enhanced luxury (e.g. power windows, locks, etc.) ~$70k

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    1. buzzboy7 Avatar
      buzzboy7

      I so badly want a 5 or 6 speed Marauder. Maybe one day I'll be able to at least do a CVPI or GM manual swap.

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  41. KWagon Avatar
    KWagon

    1989 Volvo 240 wagon, overhauled with a custom solid oak dash, leather seats, one hell of a sound system, racing kit, and v8 engine…. I don't care how much money I'd have left, I could die happy.

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    1. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6nj5jSZcq1rqus56.gif"&gt;
      Yeah. That. Everything you said. Make mine a '90+ example, though, for the nicer trim, and make sure it's got E-codes and a T56.
      I guess I'd spend another ten grand on an old 4wd truck of some sort and a NA Miata in decent shape… but we're still not even a quarter of the way through. Hell with it, I'd buy a shop.

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    2. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Where's the order button? Today, Volvo is splashing out press statements for warming up an old hit, yet I wonder why they choose that hit and not the 240. http://www.leavetheworldbehind.com/

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  42. Tim Odell Avatar
    Tim Odell

    Used is too easy, as I'd get like 3 of everything I ever wanted. As is something new with tons of mods thrown on.
    Thus, new only:
    $60k – Caterham
    $60k – 300C SRT8
    $38k – Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
    $8k – Aluminum open-top trailer to tow the Caterham

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  43. Vavon Avatar
    Vavon

    <img src="http://www.moniteurautomobile.be/logos/MOD_3150/3150_1.jpg"&gt; I would get the following cars and I would probably still have some money left!
    1. Ariel Atom (for the track)
    2. Lada Niva (for off-roading)
    3. Peugeot 208 GTI (daily-driver)
    4. Peugeot 205 Rallye
    5. Renault 5 Turbo 2

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  44. CherokeeOwner Avatar
    CherokeeOwner

    $182,050. Let me think…
    Jeep Wrangler Sport S (2 door, manual, soft-top) $26,870
    Aftermarket off-road bits for Wrangler Est. $2,000-$4,000
    Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (What? It's not based on a Caliber.) Est. $25,000-$30,000
    Ural T sidecar motorcycle $10,500
    Genuine Roughhouse R50 (2-stroke, offroad scooter) $2,000
    Honda CRF250L $4,500
    Honda Grom (New minibike, coming in August) $3,000
    Winnebago Travato (Promaster-based RV) Est. $90,000-$100,000
    Kendon Dual Stand-up Motorcycle Trailer $2,800
    Not taking into account Dealer mark-ups/destination prices, and using the higher estimated prices on Wrangler parts, Travato and Cherokee, total is $183,670.
    Maybe lose either the Roughhouse or the CRF, or lose both and have $4,880 to spend on a project car/bike.

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    1. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      I'm trying to be less of a fatass just because I want a Grom. Big dudes look weird on little bikes.

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  45. Jay_Ramey Avatar
    Jay_Ramey

    The Jamie Kitman approach: 20 glorious cars worth $5-15K each. There'd be Fiats, Tatras, Wolseleys, Simcas, Moskvitches, Rovers….

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  46. Rust-MyEnemy Avatar
    Rust-MyEnemy

    Step one: Buy a Sierra XR4i.
    Step two: Take my other half to a really nice pub/restaurant and have literally the best burger and chips on the menu + taxi home.
    Step three: Purchase 1999 Maserati Quattroporte Evoluzione and ring-fence circa £20K for maintenance funds.
    Step four: Plough all remaining cash into turning a Rover 800 into an unassailable track-day behemoth.
    Wisdom and impeccable taste: I haz it.

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    1. Lil_Stang_Thang Avatar
      Lil_Stang_Thang

      <img src="http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250×250/35954919.jpg"&gt;

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    2. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      I've been trying to talk a friend into a Sterling 827… it's almost working, too.

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  47. justgregit Avatar
    justgregit

    Probably buy a BAC Mono for around $175k, then with the other $7k buy a late 90's early 2000's Toyota pickup.

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  48. Lil_Stang_Thang Avatar
    Lil_Stang_Thang

    1971 Mustang Grabber…oops! all ready have it
    2003 Fleetwood Jamboree motor home…oops! all ready have it
    2008 105th Anniversary Sportster…oops! all ready have it
    Trailer to pull bike behind rv…oops! all ready have it
    Dammit, all done and i havent spent a cent yet. Guess tha leaves me $182 thou to spend on high heels, spiced rum, mexican timeshares and well built masseurs.

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  49. thunderwell Avatar
    thunderwell

    A used DB9 at ~90,000 or a R8 for around the same. Also a Triumph Street Triple. Also enough money to pay for college. $180,000 is a shitload of money.

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  50. Wiremaster Avatar
    Wiremaster

    From the local list of craig:
    Cross-The-Continent Car – 1981 Mercedes 300D
    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3763316091.ht…
    Take-To-Track Car – 1986 Porsche 944
    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3802692522.ht…
    Off-Road-Capable Car (admittedly, this one is broken.) – 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3792437122.ht…
    If I can spend some money flying to Denver, I'd pick up a Subaru Legacy GT like the following.
    http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3809323697.html
    I am not a wise car purchaser. But hey, I have $168,700 to fix all of my terrible buying decisions.

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  51. rovingardener Avatar
    rovingardener

    Subaru BRZ for 30000 including any add-ons and winter tires and steel wheels set. Pay off the '08 Forester. The rest goes into a Ph.D.
    Then I get what I want: 30 acres for a house and my own damned track after I do my post-grad.

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  52. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I would buy a used Audi S8 (I like the V10, MPG be damned) and a Tesla model S. The rest of the money goes into the bank

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  53. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    I would go on bringatrailer.com or similar and buy myself something nice every other day. Only to discover that $182,050 isn't that much after all.

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  54. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    New BMW 328i Convertible for wife, $47,475.
    Decent used Cadillac CTS-V manual for me, $18,000.
    Whatever can be thrown together for 24 hrs. of Lemons, $500.
    1990 VW Syncro 4×4 Vanagon, with Weinsberg pop/high top roof and 2.2 Subaru engine conversion , $32,000.
    $84,075 left to split between kid's college fund and retirement investments.

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