$50k Dream Garage?

"alexotics" (alexotics) 01/12/2014 at 21:22 • Filed to: GARAGE

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Sure beats parking a fully loaded 2014 Hyundai Genesis in the garage for similar coin.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:27

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With a fully loaded genesis, you can't pretend there are no lines in your parking space. With a Porsche and a BMW, you can park like a complete asshat.

AM3R > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:33

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A 996 and an E39 M5

Brian Silvestro > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:34

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Alfa 4C if it's that cheap

twinturbobmw > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:35

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330i ZHP (20k)
335i E90 (30k)

CPT Speedbump > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:35

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e30 m3+brought up to race spec+spare parts. yup.

M54B30 > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:37

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Don't like any Porsche so I'd probably take a nicely equipped Charger and E39 wagon, either 530 or 540.

CPT Speedbump > CPT Speedbump 01/12/2014 at 21:39

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This would do.

Saracen > AM3R 01/12/2014 at 21:40

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s/996/993

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:41

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All Motor Is Best Motor > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 21:46

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Probably a new Corvette Stingray. The best performance you're going to get (new) for $50,000.

GrannyShiftR > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 22:14

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Dream garage, eh?

1. Daily Driver: Lexus SC400
2. Offroad/Snow Daily: Lifted Geo Tracker
3. Cruiser: Lincoln Mark VI
4. Hauler/Work Vehicle: Ford Ranger
5. Nice Weather Daily: 1988 Fiero Fastback [with engine swap]
6. Motorcycle: Triumph Daytona 675R
7. Rest of Money: Expanding Garage.

(I've now learned a $50k limit is far too high for my current wants hahaha.)

SpeedSix > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 22:27

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Alfa Romeo Montréal ($42k)

Mercedes-Benz 280C ($8k)

GhostZ > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 22:35

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+aftermarket airbags, seats, tires, and noise deadening

+ Turbo V8

+Ford 302

Jayhawk Jake > alexotics 01/12/2014 at 23:35

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Golf R + used Boxster.

Or GTi + newer used Boxster.

Or WRX hatch + really nice used Boxster

Or used truck + Elise.

I can think of many combinations, but ultimately they involve something that can haul stuff and a fun convertible

alexotics > CPT Speedbump 01/12/2014 at 23:49

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I'd rather save an E30 M3 from the track, fix it up myself, and with the spare change buy a 135iM daily driver. :D

alexotics > AM3R 01/12/2014 at 23:52

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My dream E39 M5 is for sale at our local BMW dealership (BMW Store, downtown Vancouver). It's way overpriced, but Blue Water/Silverstone on the 2nd Gens is something to behold.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/422509…

alexotics > SpeedSix 01/12/2014 at 23:54

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You've got some spare change left over my friend. Check out this beauty for sale in my neck of the woods for $3,400!!!

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/428207…

alexotics > GhostZ 01/12/2014 at 23:54

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You're all over the map! Focus! Focus! :D

alexotics > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 01/12/2014 at 23:55

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Best pic of the Boss. Nicely played. Go big or go home.

alexotics > All Motor Is Best Motor 01/12/2014 at 23:55

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Are the really 50k all in? Wow!

alexotics > twinturbobmw 01/12/2014 at 23:56

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Hmmm interesting.

30k for a 335i E90 is creeping up to used 4DR M3 territory. The E90 M3s have really dropped a lot compared to the E92s.

Can't argue with the ZHP 330i though, although 20k seems a tad high. 16k maybe?

alexotics > Brian Silvestro 01/12/2014 at 23:58

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If it comes in a T-top I'm game.

alexotics > Jayhawk Jake 01/13/2014 at 00:01

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I really, really like your idea. Fun practical DD and a convertible that'll hold up as a sports car. I can't think of any great combos though. I've owned a GTI so I wouldn't want to go back to one, however practical and fun they may be. And small convertibles don't come cheap if you don't want to settle for an outdated Boxster and don't fit in an Elise.

alexotics > GrannyShiftR 01/13/2014 at 00:01

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You've got it going on man!

All Motor Is Best Motor > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:07

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Actually, Chevy's website lists the 2014 Stingray as starting at $51,000 MSRP. So actually for $50,000, you couldn't buy a new Corvette.

Jayhawk Jake > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:07

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Boxsters can be had for 10 grand or so, I've driven one at that price and it didn't feel dated. Elise's are expensive, but I fit fine.

Practical varies person to person, for many a sedan would be enough. I need a hatch, wagon, or truck. I plan on acting out my two car fantasy early next year, picking up a cheap Miata to play with as a companion to my Sonic.

GhostZ > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:15

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One for work, one for play, one for winter!

SpeedSix > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:21

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Damn, that's a nice example in a really nice color. I'm always partial to color-matched hubcaps and the small bumpers of the pre-1974 models, though the ad doesn't mention anything about how it runs or how the carbs are set up.

Most good condition examples I see online are for $6k+ and carb setup is known to be a problem, so I'd save money for that.

If you have the money or know someone with the money for it, by all means, splurge for it. These probably can't get much cheaper.

SpeedSix > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:22

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I'd probably get a slightly nicer Montréal then.

SpeedSix > GhostZ 01/13/2014 at 00:23

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The Series 1 XJ is my favorite of them all, but you should set aside money to replace the Lucas wiring.

GhostZ > SpeedSix 01/13/2014 at 00:41

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Ugh, you're right.

But really, a Series 1 XJ with modern interior materials, electronics, safety, and handling is a dream come true in my mind.

twinturbobmw > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 00:55

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16k will get you a good one, 20k will get you a really nice, low mileage one.

SpeedSix > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 01:23

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Lincoln Continental Convertible - $38k

Saab 900 Turbo Hatchback - $6k

Volvo 850R Wagon - $6k

GrannyShiftR > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 01:25

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Haha thanks dude! I thought about throwing a Datsun 240z or an old Ford Model A in there as well, but I was already at 6 cars & didn't want to seem too insane lol. Great post topic btw, there are a bunch of super interesting choices here.

gmctavish needs more space > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 02:47

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BMW E24 M6 - 15k

BMW E34 Touring - 5k

VW Type 3 Squareback - 5k

Porsche 911 - 25k

alexotics > gmctavish needs more space 01/13/2014 at 04:23

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If you live in the States, you live in the wrong country! Love E34s, they get no love tho. Nicely played out budget too. I think you win.

alexotics > SpeedSix 01/13/2014 at 04:23

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Wicked list.

alexotics > GrannyShiftR 01/13/2014 at 04:24

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Seems so do-able tho, that's what I liked about the list the most.

CPT Speedbump > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 04:35

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or maybe save a E30 M3 from the track, and by a lesser e30 for the track? ;)

GrannyShiftR > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 05:16

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Oh one day, hopefully. Right now, I'm just a broke college student trying to keep my debt as low as possible. Although when some of my list can be had for around ~$1000 on Craigslist all day long, its pretty difficult not to dive right in.

bob and john > alexotics 01/13/2014 at 18:09

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hmm.
used s4: 10k
2012 triumph daytona 675R: 10k
crf250L: 5k
used TDI audi A3 : 22.5k
rest of 2.5k into mods/gas/cleaning products for the machines XD

Kugelblitz > alexotics 01/14/2014 at 09:55

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Hydraulic lift, a complete set of pneumatic tools and a really good compressor system, plus everything that Snap-On sells that has anything to do with cars. That is my dream garage.

Ok maybe a decent wireless entertainment system too.

Poorsha > alexotics 01/25/2014 at 00:09

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The post's picture is a great combo

alexotics > Poorsha 01/25/2014 at 03:13

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You beautiful creature, that's your garage isn't it!?

Poorsha > alexotics 01/25/2014 at 20:43

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Yes, you are correct sir.