Choose Wisely Folks

by "Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
Published 10/16/2017 at 17:00

Tags: Fun
STARS: 0

Let’s play a little game, I think this will be fun. Let’s say you were lucky, and you could choose any two cars you want. Except there’s a twist.

The rules:

You can pick two vehicles. These are the ONLY two vehicles you can own for the next five years. Vehicle one can be anything, at any price point. Vehicle two has a cap of $15,000. This makes things very interesting, as these are the only two vehicles you’ll be able to drive for five years. I’ll start.

My choices

Vehicle #1

This is my unlimited budget vehicle. I only have one child and I’m unmarried, so practicality isn’t such a murder for me. With that being said, I’m picking the best of all worlds, and choosing the facelifted Ferrari FF. V12 power, back seat and hatch back space, all wheel drive, and in my personal opinion...Glorious looks. Can’t go wrong with an FF, and yes I would definitely drive it through an Ohio winter. Zero fucks given.

Vehicle #2

Not easy to find at $15,000 but they’re out there. I’m choosing an 03/04 Evolution 8 SSL. Four doors, five speed manual transmission, all wheel drive and 4G63 reliability. Parts are dirt cheap and I’m extremely familiar with how to work on these. When the Ferrari is inevitably broken, my Evo will carry me through any weather and get mid 20s in the MPG range.

So, what would you choose, and why?

Choose wisely folks!

Replies (35)

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
10/16/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 1

Whatever that Cadillac is that’s on the same platform as the Camaro (I think.) and I’ll keep my Integra for the 2nd car. (<$2k according to KBB.)

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
10/16/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 1

Vehicle 1: NSX Type R. Extremely rare, extremely valuable, extremely reliable, and at the end of the 5 years I’ll be able to absolutely make a profit on it if I sell it. The R came out in 1992, so a few are importable now. I’m unmarried and childless, so no practicality issues for me.

Vehicle 2: TSX wagon. These are just starting to fall into the $15,000 range, and having a TSX sedan now I know how they drive. The wagon would be more practical for me to put bikes in, doggos, etc. I’d just have to track down a wrecked manual sedan and do a 6-speed swap.

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 1

Oooooh snap! Excellent choice on both vehicles, especially the NSX. I like it

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 1

I’m not familiar with the caddy, but I do know the teggy will still be running long after we’re all dead lol

"Tripper" (tripe46)
10/16/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 4

Easy one:

Car 1: Singer 911

Car 2 : Ford Ranger

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:14, STARS: 1

I see what you did there. Both very reliable and the singer will probably appreciate in value. Well done

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
10/16/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 1

For vehicle #1: A diesel Ram 3500 crew cab short bed with all the bells and whistles and with the AEV prospecter package added on. This would cover all towing, off-roading, and camping needs.

For vehicle #2: An 04-06 Pontiac GTO with the V8 and a manual of course. These can be found for under $15k all day. This would be the daily and twisties vehicle

"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
10/16/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1

Chevy ss and what whatever 15k gets you in Unimog.

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
10/16/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1

My real life plan is that whenever I “make it” I’ll get a nicer DD and turn the Integra into a mild AutoX/Weekend only car.

"Tripper" (tripe46)
10/16/2017 at 17:18, STARS: 1

The Singer will always be my first choice when there are no limits, and I like the ranger enough to DD it.

"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
10/16/2017 at 17:19, STARS: 0

My unlimited vehicle would be something that I could have fun in on a daily basis, but not be too tedious at the same time. I’m thinking the new Accord sport would fit the bill well.

The $15k cap would be a used Tacoma.

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
10/16/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1

Thanks. The NSX-R, based on the few I’ve seen (all 1995’s), currently trades around $150,000. An importable one would probably be closer to $200,000, and I could probably sell it for whatever I wanted at the end of 5 years.

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/16/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1

Easy. Singer 911, 4th-gen Toyota 4Runner. Look, I’m halfway there already!

"fintail" (fintail)
10/16/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 1

Vehicle 1: maybe a 300SL (coupe or roadster) or a 280SE 3.5 cabrio. Sunny day weekend cars.

Vehicle 2: W210 E55 AMG or a 124 cabrio - nice examples of both can still be found for 15K, and both have proven to be solid.

"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
10/16/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 2

1.) E63 wagon for responsible & classy silliness.

2.) Scion FR-S (not 86!) for general tomfoolery

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/16/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 2

With literally no price limit and a license to dream, you chose a Honda Accord? Live a little!

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/16/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 3

15k in Unimog gets you a running engine and a whole lot of rust.

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0

Right!

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0

Oh that’s always a valid point. New trucks are encroaching on upper end sports car pricing now

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 1

Oh man. 300SL 

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia)
10/16/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 0

E63 wagon was on my list too. I like this one

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
10/16/2017 at 17:31, STARS: 0

I think that just gets you a set of tires :(

"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
10/16/2017 at 17:34, STARS: 0

So a Mclaren F1 and a 4th gen 4runner with the v8. Not sure the 5th gen is in the price range.

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/16/2017 at 17:35, STARS: 0

I stand corrected, sort of.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/1988-unimog-419/6292082214.html

"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
10/16/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 0

Bought my 2013 ST (aka the good looking one) for $13k in 2014 (auction contacts FTW)

So the cheap one is sorted:

To suit the unlimited budget one and to resolve all transportation problems in my household:

2018 Volvo XC90 R-Design with the T8 hybrid power unit:

Bursting blue metallic is best paint color.

"6SPD5.0" (6spd5p0)
10/16/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 0

1. Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

2. Some used Tacoma I guess.

"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
10/16/2017 at 18:14, STARS: 1

Hi, is the unimog still available? Hey, listen, I know this sounds silly, but I got a budget cap of 15 grand even. No, I can’t go any higher. It’s for a random post on an internet forum, it’s all I can do.

"average user" (avgusr)
10/16/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0

Vehicle 2 is easy: a used Honda Accord. It will be dependable, with reasonable handling, and you can drive it when Car 1 is in the shop.

Vehicle 1 is a tougher choice. I would say the Porsche Panamera 4S wagon, loaded with everything. It is big enough for 4 people, looks like a supermodel, and probably much less trouble than any other super-lux car.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/16/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 0

Vehicle #1: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (Blue)

Veh #2: Pontiac GTO

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
10/16/2017 at 18:54, STARS: 0

My unlimited car would be a Cosworth Escort modified to modernize it and boost the power.

As for my $15000 car I’m going with a 2013 Outback. They fall squarely into that price bracket and it is as practical as I need and would protect my current dog, my girlfriend and any children that may come along in the relatively near future.

"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
10/16/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 0

Vehicle 1: Hino 300 4x4 dual cab

Vehicle 2: 2012 VW Golf 118TSI Comfortline wagon 48,000km on the clock AU$13,888

"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
10/16/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 1

Yes. Because I’m a practical person who knows I have to drive this vehicle every day for the next five years. And I want to get in and go without any issues. Hell, the Accord is living a little. I don’t need a vehicle bigger than a Fit.

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/16/2017 at 20:24, STARS: 0

This is like if someone asked you to pick one cuisine to eat every day for dinner for five years, money no object, and you answered, like, boiled chicken breast and plain white rice, on the grounds that your body requires calories and chicken and rice reliably provides them. “But boiled chicken breast IS living a little—I don’t really need a protein richer than tofu.”

It’s not wrong , I just think it’s nuts given the prompt.

"Khalbali" (khalbali2)
10/16/2017 at 21:38, STARS: 0

I’d go either e63s wagon or a bentayga for the first slot. 2nd slot would go to probably what I have now, an NC Miata with some leftover cash for a turbo/mods.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
10/17/2017 at 06:34, STARS: 0

Dacia Logan Mk2 wagon 1.2

Lada Samara 3 door hatch 1.3