The 10-For-1 Car Collection

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This is a great story. When I first found the internet, I hung out at the Craigslist Auto forum. One of the regulars, AK, shared this story with me. His friend wanted to buy a new, black Bentley that cost 135,000 pounds. His wife would not let him. So he did the only rational thing– He bought ten black cars, each worth approximately 13,500 pounds.

What did he buy?

  1. 1995 Range Rover Vogue (picked up cheap at police auction, former drug dealer car)
  2. 1990 Jaguar XJS convertible
  3. 2005 Ford Mustang
  4. 1995 BMW M3
  5. 1999 TVR Chimera
  6. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo
  7. 1989 Porsche 944 Cabrio
  8. 1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa
  9. 1984 Mercedes 350SL
  10. Other than the 911, the other cars were less than 13,500 pounds. So with the extra, leftover cash, he bought his tenth car, a 1990 Aston Martin Virage

So if you could buy ten $20,000 cars, what would you buy?

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  1. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    This is Hooniverse, so I expect 40, $5k answers. Or 200, $1k. Yeah, the latter, actually.

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    1. mdharrell Avatar
      mdharrell

      I'm working on it….

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      1. Maxichamp Avatar
        Maxichamp

        This ought to be good…and obscure.

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        1. jeepjeff Avatar
          jeepjeff

          No, he's really working on it. As in, a significant number of them are parked around his house Right Now.

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          1. Maxichamp Avatar
            Maxichamp

            I can't wait until Seconds Saturdays. Plus, Citroen H Van roach coach selling empanadas at the event!

          2. vwminispeedster Avatar
            vwminispeedster

            Seconds Saturdays is the answer to this question. Oh, by the way…. https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondSSaturdays/ 🙂

          3. jeepjeff Avatar
            jeepjeff

            There are rumors of Dulce de Leche filled Churros.
            <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9h0la70Xa1rb4qlso1_250.gif"&gt;

          4. mdharrell Avatar
            mdharrell

            I indeed meant it in this more concrete sense. I rely upon serendipity over strategy in my car shopping.
            My apologies, Maxichamp.

    2. mnm4ever Avatar
      mnm4ever

      +1 — I actually had trouble thinking of cars that would be $20k, many of my favorites didn't make my list because they are too cheap. Luckily I have a lot of more expensive favorites too. But I would really struggle to come up with 10 that cost more than $25-30k, only a few of those I would even care about.

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    3. Jay_Ramey Avatar
      Jay_Ramey

      So many French, Italian, British, and Eastern Euro beaters, so little time.
      By the way, I believe Jamie Kitman is actually in possession of something like twenty $5K to $10K cars.

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  2. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    I'll buy as many Lancias and Alfas that I can for under 200k.

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  3. mnm4ever Avatar
    mnm4ever

    Oh I like this one, as I think the same way, I would much rather have a collection of less expensive cars than one expensive one! My list:
    1. 1986 Porsche 911 coupe
    2. 1970 Camaro
    3. 1970 Mustang Sportroof
    4. 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    5. 1988 BMW M3
    6. 1992 Chevy 454SS pickup
    7. 1971 Corvette convertible
    8. 2007 Porsche Boxster S
    9. 1992 Corvette ZR1
    10. 1970 Dodge Challenger

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  4. Josh_Howard Avatar
    Josh_Howard

    Hmmm… GREAT question.
    1. 71 Datsun 510
    2. Early 70's Datsun truck
    3. Turbo Z32 300zx
    4. The last of the not ragged out mid-late 90's 240sx's
    5. 1995 Maxima SE w/ stick
    6. 1993 U13 Altima SE w/ stick
    7. 1997 4wd Kingcab Hardbody
    8. 1995 2wd Kingcab Hardbody
    9. 1995 4wd Nissan Pathfinder
    10. Any used G35
    I'd still have at least 100k left over after all this car buying. I'd invest that in upgraded parts and extra tires. That turbo Z32 is gonna need em. I'm kind of a Datsun/Nissan freak. Each one of these would have a personal use for me.

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    1. Maxichamp Avatar
      Maxichamp

      I saw an early 1990s Pathfinder on a flatbed yesterday. It looked brand new.

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  5. geistkoenig Avatar
    geistkoenig

    Ten for twenty…most well under that actually:
    1. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV. If I could have only one from this list, it's this one.
    2. 1965 Ford Mustang notchback, 289, 4-spd.
    3. 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4.0, 5-speed. No better SUV has ever been made.
    4. 1967 MGB,
    5. 1991 Honda CRX Si, unmodified/molested. May be impossible to find, but still.
    6. NA Miata fully prepped for SCCA E Production racing
    7. 1984 Audi Quattro.
    8. 1990 Mercedes 560SEL
    9. 1969 Pontiac Le Mans convertible
    10. 1997 Ducati 900SS CR with a Keihin carb and Showa suspension upgrades at both ends

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    1. geistkoenig Avatar
      geistkoenig

      Notes, explanations, rationalizations, etc.:
      – Ten went surprisingly fast this time.
      – No 911s that I would want ('69-'71, '87-'89) comfortably fit under that $20K limit, at least in good condition. Lots of projects out there that could technically go on here, but no.
      – Have to admit that an 986 Boxster S is a nice choice at this level. Not sure what I'd swap out, though.
      – #6 can be any number of entry-level racers.
      – Not sure what I'd get with the full amount to spend on one. Fun to consider.

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      1. mnm4ever Avatar
        mnm4ever

        An early 911 would be a risk at $20k, but '73-'86 911s can be had in nice condition for around $20k, especially if you don't mind a targa or cabrio. It is not impossible to find a nice '87 911 for around $20k with higher miles (80k+), the seller will be asking $23-25k, but you go with cash and you will get it.
        No need to get a 986 Boxster, I quickly found several 987 Boxster S models for around $21-22k at dealers, who you know will take $20k as well. A non-S will be cheaper still. The 911 is for me, the Boxster is for my wife, she hates the fried egg headlights on the early ones.
        Last week I saw a MINT unmolested all original 1986 Honda CRX Si for sale locally on craigslist for $5k, looked like it came out of a time machine, even had under 100k miles on it. It went fast too. Not as good as a '91 but still brought back fond memories of my buddy's '87 Si.
        And I agree, I would rather have $200k to spend on whatever I want however I want, more fun that way. Hell I'd be happy with $100k, or even $50k would do it!

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        1. geistkoenig Avatar
          geistkoenig

          Re: 911s. Irrational but strong personal aversion to the Type 915 gearbox. That cuts out a lot of the obvious budget-minded versions, but I'll keep an eye open and hope that longhoods eventually come back down to Earth. There's a pretty rough '71 911T in eastern Queens for like $16K and change, but that one seems to belong under the "project" heading. Probably wouldn't want to drive it for too long without some serious work.
          Can go either way with the Boxsters, just so it's something made after they sorted out that seal fiasco. The 986s didn't get stability control, so that's a point in their favor; the 987s maybe look a bit better, although I personally like the 986 headlights. (They only really work against silver paint, though.)
          Fifty thousand to spend on one car verges on the absurd after too many years just scraping by. Twenty thousand for one is close to dreamland. Have to finish grad school first; the fun will start in about a year.

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          1. mnm4ever Avatar
            mnm4ever

            Yes has to be '87+ to get the better gearbox, but they are not so far out of reach. A '71 would be harder to find, but it could just mean shopping out of your local area. If you are in NY I understand cars in general are quite a bit higher than here in FL. I also think if I was seriously shopping for one I would most likely get an early 912, or even one of the '76 912s. All of the look, most of the fun, and much less maintenance and expensive repairs. Just enjoy it as a classic driver.
            The Boxster I would limit to '07 or newer, which is do-able for $20k, that is when I understand they fixed the seal issue. Or buy one older for a lot less and plan on $2k to get the seal fixed properly… my Porsche fanatic buddy said that is all it costs from his Porsche mechanic.
            I didn't mean $50k on one car, I meant a pot of $50k to buy all my cars! I have a personal aversion to spending over $25k on any car, I think its just ridiculous, and honestly I am much more comfortable at $10-15k tops. $50k wouldn't get me 10 cars, but it would round out my dream fleet pretty well.

  6. Rust-MyEnemy Avatar
    Rust-MyEnemy

    OK, I'll have a shot but may need to do some budget juggling.
    1985 Sierra XR4i.
    1999 Maserati Quattroporte Evo
    1986 Rover SD1 Vitesse twin plenum.
    2004 Smart Roadster Brabus.
    2003 BMW M5 (E39)
    1978 Lotus Eclat
    1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
    1997 Rover 825Si, with blueprinted, turbocharged and nitrous injected 3.2 Honda Legend V6, custom differential and propshaft from Audi 100 quattro for 4WD, fabricated transmission tunnel and relocated fuel tank to accomodate limited slip differential, reprofiled wheelarches for custom 20" split-rims based on original Rover 15s, 12-point leather wrapped roll cage, custom powerflow exhaust with lake exits. And a New Car Scent magic tree.

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    1. rover1 Avatar
      rover1

      Don't forget the tree!

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    2. owl Avatar
      owl

      not an 827Si then?

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      1. Rust-MyEnemy Avatar
        Rust-MyEnemy

        Nope. I own the 825Si already. Just need the addenda.

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        1. julkinen Avatar
          julkinen

          When looking at 800-series cars, what would you recommend?

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          1. Vairship Avatar
            Vairship

            The Honda Legend…

          2. Rust-MyEnemy Avatar
            Rust-MyEnemy

            Probably right! I wouldn't recommend any of them per se, but if you were going to buy one to hang on to forever, I'd be hunting for a MK1 Vitesse Fastback with the 2.7 PGM-Fi engine for power and reliability.
            Mine has the later KV6, which has power, but not reliability. Allegedly.

  7. stigshift Avatar
    stigshift

    1. 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
    2. 1970 Olds Toronado GT W-34
    3. 1973 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 WAGON w/ 4 speed. Yes, they did.
    4. 1971 Ford LTD convertible
    5. Fiat X1/9 1.5L
    6. Citroen DS
    7. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria P75 Touring Sedan
    8. 1968 Cadillac deVille convertible
    9. 1971-9 VW Westfalia
    10. 1978 Lincoln Continental MKV Diamond Jubilee Edition w/sunroof
    And about eleven hundred more…

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  8. marmer01 Avatar
    marmer01

    I could be truly crazy but seems to me like the last two lists would total way, way more than $200,000, at least if the cars were in good shape.

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    1. mnm4ever Avatar
      mnm4ever

      I disagree, everything on that list would be around $20k (not counting those Rovers, I don't know what they cost). What exactly on any of these lists appears to cost more than that?? Most of the people who joined in came up with a bunch of $5-10k cars as the first poster pointed out would happen.

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      1. marmer01 Avatar
        marmer01

        I would think a really good '84 Quattro would be getting close to $100,000 and a SCCA Spec Miata would be closer to 40. And a really nice Le Mans closer to that, too. Or I could be totally crazy. If 20K is reasonable for an '84 Quattro, sign me up!

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        1. geistkoenig Avatar
          geistkoenig

          A Sport Quattro – one of the Group B homologation specials – would definitely bring silly money, but the standard production long-wheelbase Quattros are much more reasonable:
          http://collectorcarpricetracker.com/auctions/make…
          The trick is finding one that hasn't been boosted to head-gasket hell and still has all that wonderful early-Eighties brittle plastic where it should be.
          As far as the E Prod Miata, well, sort of: if I wanted to go full in and budget $12K for a screaming bomb of an engine build and whatnot the receipts would quickly add up, but for more of an intro approach – take a basic used Miata, strip and build it with some good stuff but don't go overboard – I can see having a riot of a time in a good midpack runner for less than $20K, which is where I should be while I'm learning anyway.
          If that's too vague to square with the rules, Spec Miata. Same approach, much cheaper because of the tighter rules. Gratuitous example: http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/117698269…
          Non-musclecar A-body convertibles from any of the GM nameplates are pleasantly accessible. Problem seems to be finding one that hasn't been turned into a GTO/SS/Gran Sport clone/"tribute" (gag) or overrestored to surgical cleanliness. Here's a pristine one for a touch over the limit – http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Pontiac-LeMan… – although I would even prefer a bit of patina (and a lower price).
          The good stuff is out there, and it's not always out of reach. Still wish I'd been in position to nab an Alpine A110 back when those were in the mid-teens, though.

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        2. mnm4ever Avatar
          mnm4ever

          I think I would like to sell you some cars then! A really good Quattro can certainly be had for $20k, and used Spec Miatas are well under that, you can probably get a pretty mint example for the $20k budget.

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      2. mdharrell Avatar
        mdharrell

        Actually, muthalovin's price range in the first post is $1-5k, not $5-10k. That lower range is more my speed, anyway. I've never spent more than that buying a vehicle; the very thought fills me with alarm.

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  9. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    1. C5 Corvette Z06
    2. 2006 Pontiac GTO
    3. Saab 9-7X Aero (family hauler)
    4. 1970 AMX
    5. 2002ish BMw M5 (if I don't have to pay to keep it running)
    6. E30 BMW M3
    7. 2003 Ford F-150 Harely Davidson with the 5.4 S/C engine (the 4-door version of the Lightning)
    8. Land Rover Defender 90
    9. 1967 Imperial Convertible
    10. 1987 Buick Regal T-type

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  10. Al Czervik Avatar
    Al Czervik

    I've thought about this a bit, as a sort of "poor" man's dream garage but thought about 5 cars for 100k. My train of thought had been:
    one high end luxury car, one people/parts hauler, one pure sports car, one grand tourer, and one quirky beater. Those five cars are:
    1: 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label $35k
    2: 1994-96 GM LT1 B-Body Wagon $5k
    3: 2006 Lotus Elise $30k
    4: 1987+ Porsche 928 S4 $20k
    5: 1988-91 BMW 325iX E30 $10k
    That's 100k of awesome. Double it up:
    1b & 4b: 1996-99 W140 Mercedes S600 (Sedan AND Coupe) $15k*2
    2b: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited $10k
    3b: 2002+ NSX $40k
    5b: 1993 SAAB SPG or 1994 Commemorative Ed Convertible $10k
    Still with 10k left over… so an Alfa Romeo Milano Verde or later 164 with the DOHC V6 for the bonus car

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    1. pogokat Avatar
      pogokat

      you can get #5 for $3000 easy

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      1. Al Czervik Avatar
        Al Czervik

        When looking for E30 iX's, the only ones I've seen for less than 4 are four-door automatics in poor shape. If I'm working with a fantasy car list, I'm holding out on a manual transmission coupe in excellent condition for my faux-dollars

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  11. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    I really don't think I'd be able to own 10 cars. Wouldn't be time to do anything but toying around with them! Anyway…
    1. Volvo P1800ES restomod with R engine and setup
    2. GAZ 24
    3. Volvo 245 round lights, maybe '77 or '78, pristine family car
    4. UAZ 2206 to work with on the property
    5. Lincoln Continental '66 suicide door limo
    6. Lotus Elite
    7. Barkas B1000 camper restomod w quick diesel
    8. Hindustan Ambassador, city vehicle
    … that is as far as I get.

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  12. julkinen Avatar
    julkinen

    This is something I always play out in my mind, when I think of someone paying serious top dollar for just one car. Thing is, the list always fluctuates wildly. I'm going for clean, well-kept, overpriced examples (based on some German price scouting) and still can't spend that much money.
    1) NA/NB Miata (2.5k)
    2) Alfa Romeo 75 (4k)
    3) BMW 635CSi (8k)
    4) Audi V8 (4k)
    5) Saab 900 Turbo 16 Aero (7k)
    6) Mitsubishi Starion (3k)
    7) Mazda RX-7 FC (3k)
    8) Honda NSX (probably the single most expensive car here at 40k)
    9) Porsche 944 S2 (7k)
    10) Lexus LS400 (3k)
    Ask me next week and it's all changed by then.

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  13. Vavon Avatar
    Vavon

    <img src="http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4159/dsc0963r.jpg&quot; width="650/"> I could get this and spend the rest of the money on traveling the word… I would be a very happy man!
    Or I could get:
    1. Peugeot 205 Rallye
    2. Peugeot 205 GTI
    3. Lada Niva 4×4
    4. Renault 4 TL
    5. Renault 5 Turbo 2
    6. Citroën 2CV6 Charleston
    7. Austin Mini Cooper S
    8. Ford Mustang Fastback (65-66)
    9. BMW 1M Coupé (2011)
    10. Ariel Atom
    Not necessarily in that order…
    I juggled a bit with the budget, several cars cost way less than $ 20.000.
    That way I can afford the Mustang, The BMW 1M, the R5 Turbo and the Atom.

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    1. rover1 Avatar
      rover1

      That poor R5 looks like it's about to be set upon by the 205s : )

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  14. mnm4ever Avatar
    mnm4ever

    Of course, this being Hooniverse, no one can actually play by the rules. Juggling the budget defeats the purpose of the exercise. The idea was to put some thought into it, figure out cars that actually cost $20k each that you like, not take $200k and spend it how you want, or divide it up between 10 cars however you want.

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    1. julkinen Avatar
      julkinen

      I can't buy ten 20k cars. I'd only end up thinking how I'd buy ten 2k cars for 20k.

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  15. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
    BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

    1 Escort Mk1 – RS1600 or 2000 or twin cam
    <img src="http://85.234.145.37/Remote0987632434287ghj/httpimg99.imageshack.usimg992804hautpaysnicois200612ew9.jpg&quot; width="550">
    2 BMW e9 3.5 CSL
    <img src="http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bmw-e9-35-csi.jpg&quot; width="550">
    3 Volvo P 1800
    <img src="http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Volvo/64-Volvo-1800-S_DV_11-PAR_02.jpg&quot; width="550">
    4 Volvo P 180 ES
    <img src="http://www.mad4wheels.com/webpics/hires/00007673 – 1972 Volvo P1800ES/1972_Volvo_P1800ES_009_7449.jpg" width="550">
    5 BMW e28 B9 Alpina
    <img src="http://www.allmystery.de/i/t5a4b55_alpina_b9-3-5-e28-1981-87_r9.jpg&quot; width="550">
    6 Mercedes Benz 280 SL Pagode
    <img src="http://imganuncios.mitula.net/1970_mercedes_benz_280_sl_pagoda_sports_for_sale_96635429445483777.jpg&quot; width="550">
    7 Audi Ur-Quatro
    <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7204791208_336cff3f36_b.jpg&quot; width="550">
    8 Citroen DS23
    <img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2685/4299987448_777625da4c_o.jpg&quot; width="550">
    9 Alfa Romeu GTV
    <img src="http://blogs.estadao.com.br/jornal-do-carro/files/2012/04/ALFA_SO_.jpg&quot; width="550">
    10 Chevrolet Opala
    <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IxIwfDCfSYI/UQ1rBLMQ35I/AAAAAAAADW8/fPAsfa98d5c/s777/IMG_0801.JPG&quot; width="550">
    I think I’ll got a little over the budget but anyway this list could do for me, not necessary in this order nor in these colors.

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  16. Wolfie Avatar
    Wolfie

    I like the concept,but ten cars is ten batteries, 40 tires, storage etc. too much maintenance.
    But if I could spend that amount I would have one of those 1960's 421 four speed Bonneville Convertibles.
    American excess at its finest.

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    1. stigshift Avatar
      stigshift

      Yeah, I could have made my list entirely out of '60's Pontiacs.

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  17. Maxichamp Avatar
    Maxichamp

    My quick list.
    1. Alfa Spider
    2. BMW E30 M3
    3. BMW E39 M5
    4. Chevy Camaro (3rd generation)
    5. Citroen DS
    6. Maserati Quattroporte III
    7. Mazda Miata
    8. Mazda RX-7 (FD)
    9. Mercedes 560SEC
    10. Porsche 944

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  18. pogokat Avatar
    pogokat

    1. 1988 M3
    2. 1976 911
    3. 1999 Miata tenth anniversary
    4. 1971 MGB GT
    5. 1984 Jeep Grand Waggoneer
    6. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
    7. 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
    8. 1993 Mazda RX7 NA
    9. Gen 1 GTI
    10. 1997 Chrysler Sebring (Think I ran out of money somewhere between 7 and 8)

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    1. Maxichamp Avatar
      Maxichamp

      Testarossa?! Mama mia!

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      1. geistkoenig Avatar
        geistkoenig

        Not for twenty.
        Fifty? Yes.
        Image is everything.

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    2. Pogokat Avatar
      Pogokat

      Yeah, maybe ill make that a 308 beater…I suck at math
      Or switch it to an e39 m5

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  19. longrooffan Avatar
    longrooffan

    I would suspect my fellow Hoons can guess what would figure heavily in this longrooffan's list….In a somewhat desireable order..
    1. 1970's GM Motorhome….one sold at Mecum Kississimee last month for $18,000.00
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8446395318_9f79cf0b4e.jpg&quot; width="500" height="252" alt="77gmcmh">
    1a. 2013 Aluminum Car Hauler…4800 bucks…gotta have this to haul all the others around the countryside behind that motorhome.
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8446397110_304ef41a25.jpg&quot; width="500" height="333" alt="1cargoalum">
    2. Early 90's BMW 525 Touring….looking at one right now for $2,500 with 150,000 on the clock
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8445305465_67a1c7a3c6.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="525touring">
    3. BMW E9….yeah…probably pushing the $20K envelope but I bet there is a decent one out there for $15K
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8445306047_f4baa89cca.jpg&quot; width="500" height="333" alt="1 e9">
    4. DS Wagon….if $20K exceeds the budget, I'll just contact vwminispeedster and have him keep his eye out…
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8445305887_7e9a100b5d.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="1ds-wagon-for-sale-3">
    And I get bonus points for using a Hooniverse image found on google.
    5. 1959 Dodge Sierra Spectator longroof….stationwagonfinder found a decent one for $15K
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8446393484_d3c2aa76ff.jpg&quot; width="500" height="330" alt="1959dodgespectator2">
    6. BMW E Series longroof…just because I need another E30 before I expire and I am done with ragtops…
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8446393938_5901d5dbd5.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="325touring">
    7. BMW 7 Series…just so I can give it to a nephew for the prom….
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8445305129_28461cc002.jpg&quot; width="400" height="227" alt="99bmw740i">
    8. 300ZX 2+2…just because I have always loved these
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8220/8446393182_25a20938d2.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="1990-nissan-300-1">
    9. 1967 Ford Country Squire..just to remember my dad with on a daily basis…
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8445304385_5a39316281.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="1967countrysquire">
    10. Unimog…because Unimog
    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8446392846_75d989676c.jpg&quot; width="500" height="375" alt="1unimog">
    But ask me again next week….

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  20. jeepjeff Avatar
    jeepjeff

    1. Keep my '01 Jeep Wrangler Sport (I love owning one of my Dream Cars!)
    2. Locost (probably Magnum V8, why? Because I'm weird.)
    3. Porsche 914
    4. Porsche 911S/C (Targa top)
    5. Dodge Viper (First Gen)
    6. AMC Pacer (or possibly a Gremlin, but equipped with an I6 and a stick)
    7. Jeep CJ-5
    8. Eagle Talon TSi AWD with Lancer EVO drive train (from a wrecked Evo)
    9. Something early 70s MOPAR. Challenger, Dart, 'Cuda, Duster, etc. 2 doors, V8, A833, solid axle w/LSD.
    10. late 90s Ducati Monster M750 (a friend let me ride pillion on his bike over the weekend. This was a mistake.)
    Huh. My tastes have been changing. There would have been a lot of Ford on there a couple years ago. Jeep ownership seems to have warped me into an AMC/MOPAR guy. Also, only a couple with a roof, and nothing with more than two doors. I'd probably end up converting everything carbed to EFI, but given the Locost and the Viper represent "will try to kill you if you think about the throttle" end of the spectrum, probably wouldn't go crazy with mods not otherwise specified.
    There's probably a couple that are over budget (Talon, Locost, Viper), but the rest should be far enough under to make up for it.

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  21. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    SW20
    FD RX7
    Z32
    MKIII Supra
    968
    Esprit Turbo
    '67 Tempest Sprint
    Quigley van
    190E 16V
    5-speed extended cab S10 Baja
    I know that I'm way under the $200k cap, as only the van, the Lotus, and the Tempest could ever approach or exceed $20k.
    Can I use the rest to build a 10 car garage?

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      I don't think any of us are having an easy time hitting $200k. I have one kit car and one complete drivetrain swap, and I still think I'm only in for around $150-170k. If I go for overpriced ridiculously nice examples of everything, I might hit $200k.
      Muthalovin' was right.

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      1. geistkoenig Avatar
        geistkoenig

        If we change the rules so that our total bill comes in at $200K give or take a few thousand, that's a totally different list than the $20k cap per selection.
        Should we do one list for each rule?

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        1. mnm4ever Avatar
          mnm4ever

          Why bother, almost no one here followed the rules at all. It wasnt a $20k cap either, it was each car to be worth around $20k. Muthalovin called it in the first post, I think most Hoons can't even comprehend spending $20k on a car LOL

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  22. johnf1979 Avatar
    johnf1979

    Hmm, I'm well under $20k each here:
    1. 2008 Ford F150 4X4 -cause everyone needs a truck
    2. 1980 AMC Sprit -my mom drove one when I was a kid
    3. 87-93 Mustang GT 5.0 -the hottest ride in my neighborhood when I was in 6th grade
    4. 2012 Mustang 5.0 -because 5.0
    5. BMW E30 325 -because E30 and straight 6
    6. 1992 Camaro -an altogether awful car but my first non beater car, also I've always loved the styling and this list needs more SBC
    7. 77-91 Caprice- box style at its finest
    8. XJ Cherokee -because XJ
    9. late model Miata -pure drivers car
    10. 80's Rolls Royce -presence

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  23. 1slowvw Avatar
    1slowvw

    This is hard, 20k is something like a dream car amount of money for someone fresh out of university like me. That being said there are a few.
    1. S1 Scirocco with a 16v swap on ITB's (no surprise with my name)
    2. 50's Chevy or the like turned into a lead sled.
    3. Bug Eye WRX for a winter beater (up here in the great white north it's a necessity)
    4. FD RX-7 I'm no jdm guy but a they are arguably the nicest looking Japanese car in existence also I'm a rotary fan.
    5. blown big block powered Chevy Nomad Wagon
    6. Mini Cooper
    7. VW camper van
    8. E-type
    9. Whale tail turbo 911
    10. Lotus 7 replica
    Honourable mention go to any number of two stroke motorcycles.
    -RG500
    -RZ350
    -CR500
    -first gen hayabusa (not two stroke but a beautiful machine)

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  24. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    1) 2005-'06 Pontiac GTO
    2) 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600
    3) 1988-'89 Mazda 323 GTX
    4) 2001-'02 BMW M Coupe
    5) 2006-'09 Cadillac STS-V
    6) 1966-'67 Buick Riviera
    7) 2004-'06 Volkswagen Phaeton V8
    8) 2007 (GMT900) GMC Sierra HD Duramax
    9) 2003-'05 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutuion
    10) 2003-'07 Jaguar XJ Super V8

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    1. Maxichamp Avatar
      Maxichamp

      A guy on the VW Vortex Phaeton forum just bought Adrien Brody's for $15k.

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      1. Jay_Ramey Avatar
        Jay_Ramey

        So are you saying that particular celebrity ownership brought the price DOWN? : )
        I keed, I keed, but Brody needs to get into some proper movies stat to justify the premium that that gentleman paid/didn't pay.

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  25. rovingardener Avatar
    rovingardener

    1. '73 – '74 Oldsmobile Omega S, Rocket 350 for hatchback goodness with tent conversion
    2. Any year GMC Motorhome
    3. Fiat X1/9
    4. '81-'83 Dodge Mirada
    5. '82 Chevy Citation X11
    6. '04 – '06 VW Phaeton V8
    7. '08 Subaru Forester (which I already have)
    8. '06 Subaru Forester XTi
    9. '66 Oldsmobile Toronado
    10. A Sportsmobile with Quigley 4×4 conversion

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  26. racer139 Avatar
    racer139

    Well since im workin on making a revised list Ill say the two that I want for sure and come back to the other eight or maybe not as Ill need to factor in building an shop to keep these things in:1. 67 alfa romeo gtv2. 69 alfa romeo gtvalright I can think of a few more3. 70 datsun 20004. Pre 73 bmw 2002tiiAt this point my garage needs to be larger as well….. more to clme

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  27. From_a_Buick_6 Avatar
    From_a_Buick_6

    "When I first found the internet, I hung out at the Craigslist Auto forum."
    For the second time tonight, Hooniverse is making me feel really old. I'm not even 30 yet. Stop it!

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  28. scroggzilla Avatar
    scroggzilla

    Hmmn….
    1) Mercedes Benz W108…..preferable a long wheelbase 4.5.
    2) Datsun 240Z
    3) 1972-73 BMW 2002tii
    4) Austin Mini Cooper S
    5) 1964-66 Imperial Crown convertible or coupe
    6) Alfa Romeo Giulia GT or GTV
    7) 1965-66 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Turbo
    8) 1967-68 Volvo 123GT
    9) 1971-74 Lancia Flavia 2000 HF
    10) A lightly used Volvo C30

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  29. synchromesh Avatar
    synchromesh

    1. Miata NA
    2. Miata NB
    3. Honda S2000
    4. '63-64 Corvair sedan
    5. Peugeot 504 sedan
    6. decent '59 Chevy (just love those boats)
    7. Citroen DS
    8. Alfa Romeo or FIAT of some sort
    9. Studebaker Golden Hawk or GT Hawk
    10. '06-07 Subaru WRX STI
    This is off the top of my head, it could change

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  30. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    This is my completely arbitrary list, based on what appealed to my whims tonight (albeit, whims that've lasted for a while), and what I could find on Auto Trader in the GTA. In reality, I'll likely never have the space for ten cars – I'd probably max out at two or three cars at any time, plus a smattering of bikes.
    2007 Dodge Magnum SRT-8
    *Yes, it's slightly over $20k. Hopefully I could negotiate a little closer to the accepted number. Or, you know, wait six months to a year for a more depreciated example to pop up.
    2009 Lincoln Town Car, in Raylan Givens/Martin Blank/airport limo driver approved black
    2007 Saab 9-5 Wagon – reality would probably find me more likely in a sub-$4k 9-3, but save a Viggen hatch, I'm wasting my hypothetical budget.
    2003 Jaguar XJR – torn if I want the prettier X308 or the mostly better X350
    <a href"http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Mercedes-Benz/560/ETOBICOKE/Ontario/5_16130577_20120809153724967/?showcpo=ShowCPO">1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
    2004 Mazda RX-8
    2002 Land Rover Discovery
    1990 Renault Alpine GTA
    And two to appease my wife for buying ten cars;
    1990 Mini Cooper
    1973 VW Wesfalia
    Total cost? $124,178. As I've found out, that'll buy me a house in Hamilton, home to The Arkells, the soon-to-be-demolished Studebaker plant, and not much else worthwhile.

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    1. 1slowvw Avatar
      1slowvw

      Saw the Arkells play this past Saturday night, opening for the hip, it was an Ontario based music double shot.

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      1. Maymar Avatar
        Maymar

        I'll be at that show when they roll through Toronto on the 14th. Very much looking forward to it – already seen the Hip live once and the Arkells several times, and they've all been good shows.
        I also sort of want to see if Gord Downie just rides the TTC from his house. He seems juts eccentric enough it's a possibility.

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  31. sporty88au Avatar
    sporty88au

    Assuming I had $200000 cash in one place, I probably wouldn't be putting it into cars. I'd probably be putting it into real estate – I need space for the machinery I have now. But I'll take the fantasy challenge.
    I've added the restriction of the cars being available locally in Australia, and paying (crazy by US standards) Australian prices, therefore I based most of this on what I found today on some local car sales websites.
    1. Porsche 911 – I should be able to get a reasonably tidy impact-bumper model at around $20000, but would more likely be in project car territory – if I could find one that is mechanically good but a bit untidy looking it might be a good excuse for a backdate project.
    2. 1965 Plymouth Valiant convertible – I already own this one, and figure to have about $15-20000 invested in it by the time it's ready to see the road.
    3. 1964-66 Mustang – could get a tidy coupe in this price range, but I think I'd hold out for a project fastback that isn't too far beyond my skill set.
    4. a late-60's to mid-80's Rolls Royce or Bentley sedan – usable ones are often available here for less than a Chrysler 300C with a Bentley grille.
    5. Borgward Isabella coupe – there's one for sale at the moment, asking price $15900, and it looks reasonably tidy too.
    6. MGB – lots of tidy ones available.
    7. Alfa Romeo 105-series coupe – a few available under $20000, some of which appear to be relatively recent restorations.
    8. 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk – there's one available at the moment, the seller wants $22000 so it's probably negotiable down to fit under the limit.
    9. a Moto Guzzi – any Tonti-frame model – some of the more desirable models (V7 Sport, 850 LeMans, etc.) would stretch the price limit, but giving a less desirable one the cafe-racer treatment is easy enough and doable for well under $20000.
    10. Holden VE Ute – I figure with so many projects and potential projects, I'm going to need a parts chaser – lots of V6 models, and a few V8's under $20000.
    Looking at this list, I've noticed that most of my choices were built before I was born – I don't know what that says about me.

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  32. owl Avatar
    owl

    As I can never find the time to drive the 6 cars I do have as much as each deserves I would've sold the wife and bought the Bentley anyway
    Hell, my wife told me not to buy a Porsche but I did cos I could. Still married…

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  33. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    1. Ferrari F355 GTS 60K
    2. Austin Healey Bugeye 12K
    3. 1949 Willys Jeepster 6 cyl. 15k
    4. 1963 Volvo P1800 20K
    5. 1968 Mini Cooper S 20K
    6. 1956 Volvo 444 10K
    7. 1938 Ford Truck 10K
    8. 1932 Ford Model B 15K
    9. Citroen DS Safari Wagon 25K
    10. Land Rover 88 13K

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