10 Cars You Could Get For The Price Of A Wedding

"I'll take 911 RS for $5000" (Ill-take-911-RSR-for-5000) 04/06/2014 at 13:40 • Filed to: None

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The cost of the the average American wedding is rapidly rising, and is around $30,000 now [ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ]. It seems extreme, but once you factor in the cost of the venue, music, photographer and feeding 150-200 people it adds up, as my fiancee and I have discovered in our preliminary planning.

The other day, as we were driving to the grocery store, we ended up behind a lovely BRG Lotus Elise. Jokingly, I pointed out that we could probably buy one for the cost of our wedding. She told me that we're now getting married at the courthouse and buying the car. While not serious (her mom would have a fit, though I think her dad might be more okay with it) it goes to show that you can get some pretty fantastic cars for the same price as the average wedding.

I've compiled a list of 10 cars that I particularly like that can be found for $25-30,000. My sources included Carmax.com and AutoTrader.com in the DC area. Since I'm limiting the list to 10, I'm neglecting to list all the Dodge Challengers, Nissan 370Zs or Chevy Camaros one could buy. I'm also sticking mainly to used cars, because a lot of fun cars came up in my search and I need to limit myself in some way. Also, these are in no particular order, except the last, because it's my favorite.

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(not the one in the ad, just a random picture from the web)

It's a massive, fancy Merc. How could I not include it? Bonus features include more costly maintenance than your first mortgage and child, combined, adjustable suspension (Carmax really emphasizes this), and a 5.5L V8! Yes, this is the automatic version (and I don't feel like doing the research to see if there's a manual version), but again, it's a massive executive Mercedes-Benz with a V8. What could go wrong?

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This may be too similar to the previous car for some, but I'm a fan. You give up 2 doors and a solid roof for a convertible! Features are similar to above, with the same engine, an automatic transmission and a whole host of other fun, likely to break things.

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Again, I keep finding automatics. While a bit depressing, I'm sure with enough hunting you could find a manual. Plus, no matter how hard you look, it'll still be simpler than planning a wedding.

This could be the car for you if you prefer your convertible V8-engined sports cars to be of the American persuasion. Though the engine is a bit smaller than the above Mercs, the Caddy comes with a hard top, and better MPG. Carmax also doesn't advertise that is has adjustable suspension, but it does come with a heads up display, so you can feel like Maverick or Iceman!

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I found many examples of both in the desired price range. It's up to you to make sure they've had the IMS bearing replaced.

While the CLS may be a bit more practical and imposing on the road, and both the SLK and the XLR are V8 convertibles, this is a Porsche! Your dentist can't look down on you anymore, because you drive a Porsche! Also, it's a RWD mid-engine flat six. C'mon, who wouldn't want that? While this is again an automatic, curse my car finding skills, at least Porsche makes a pretty good automatic.

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I wasn't originally planning on including a Mustang in this list. Yes, I know you can find one in the price range, and they have a rabid fan base, but they don't tug on my heartstrings in the way a Porsche or Lotus does.

In this case, you can get a supercharged 5.4L V8 for less than $30,000. Plus at that price they give you the rest of the car for free! I personally think this example is particularly fetching as it is the first car I've presented that comes with a manual transmission and racing stripes. Everyone knows they add +10% hp, bumping this one up to a healthy 550hp!

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At this point, V8 engines are starting to feel a bit pedestrian. This Jag has one, as well as the automatic transmission and a whole host of comfy features. You and your spouse deserve to ride in unbridled British luxury, even if it won't start when you return from your honeymoon or are trying to drive to the hospital for the birth of a child.

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Another V8 contestant, this time from BMW. I didn't mean to pick so many V8 engined cars, especially considering this started off due to an I4 Lotus, but wow.

According to Carmax, the one I found has the SMG transmission, so you might want to look elsewhere, but hey! it's another big comfy German cruiser. You can now take your pick of 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible, or 2-door coupe!

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This is the last of the V8s, I promise. There were actually a surprising number of Corvettes available, but this is the first Z06 I saw. I'm still amazed you can get a 5.7L V8 RWD sports car that gets decent-ish gas mileage for less than $30,000. Like most of the others on the list, this may not be great for holding you, your new spouse and a horde of smelly children, so you should probably definitely skip having kids. Plus, then you could afford to start your racing career!

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The car that started this post! I'm not actually sure I could fit in one, but they still sound like mighty fun cars. Plus, if you're into Mr. Torchinsky's posts about activities that could take place in cars, you'll want to note the removable roof, which opens into a whole new world of possibilities, all enabled by the sanctity of marriage.

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My personal favorite. With the price of these always rising, they're not a terrible investment, they can hold kids in the back, they're not too expensive to run and you'll look way cooler than all the other parents as you drop your kid off at daycare. Plus, it's simple enough that you could work on it yourself, or with your future offspring, so they develop mechanical aptitude and become the engineer you'll want them to be.

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Really, these are just 10 cars that I think are pretty swell and/or are backed by a Carmax warranty. Feel free to add more in the comments, as I'm sure I've missed a bunch. No, not all of them make sense as family cars, and yes, they'll probably cost an arm and a leg in maintenance, but hey! they cost less than the average wedding!

If you really want to be vitriolic and spout abuse, you can find me on Twitter !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . If you're feeling complimentary and nice, feel free to tweet at !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

Also, ignore the random SLK55 AMG image at the end, because Kinja.

Brian Silvestro > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:43

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10 more reasons not to get married.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:44

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Ten reasons to get married at the courthouse.

Brian Silvestro > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:44

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You can also get this:

daender > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:46

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The ST brothers from Ford, Focus and Fiesta, respectively. Both go for under 30k$ with ease, come with 4-doors for the family, a hatchback for additional cargo space, Recaro sport seats up front for comfort at 60mph turns, and a turbocharger so life isn't boring when you drive. Just make sure the wife knows stick.

PS9 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:48

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$30K???? Holy shit, just where the freak is all this fraking money gonna fucking come from today? Factoids like this make me feel glad to be single. Though I should enjoy it for now, because it won't last forever.

jariten1781 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:48

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We got married by a notary. Cost 15 bucks...Can get some sweet Hot Wheels for that.

EL_ULY > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:49

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I've already dropped $2200 on a dress and around $3000 in plane tickets, immigration forms, and a bunch of random items for the day. I got married in January (civil offices) but we still have the big show (church/traditional) and masonic wedding to come. This post is oh so very true, but no car can beat my awesome wify. I had fast cars before and dating was fun... but the time will come and priorities change. I honestly never thought it would happen but I'm glad it did :]

...plus, with 2 sources of income, a 993 or C6 Zo6 for the weekends are more realistic :]

Anon > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:50

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awesome list!

I think mine would look very similar with exception to having a CL 600 and a Jaguar XK on there somewhere.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 13:58

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US$30,000 = £18,099.

So, for less than the price of a wedding, I could have my dream car. A Ford Escort RS Cosworth. A real legend for as low as £14,000.

Or this gorgeous black Ford Cortina at £16,500!

Or this Vauxhall VX220 - basically an Elise with a few extra bits to make it more comfy.

Or this 170mph Lotus Carlton, able to nip on the heels of a Ferrari Testarossa.

Or this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Caribbean Blue.

Or this Maserati Quattroporte if you dare.

Or this Lotus Esprit, if you dare more.

Oh the choice! I'm pretty damn sure there are more motors out there that are even more amazing and can be had for as much or less. I'm very sure.

SLUSHIE > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:01

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Skip the wedding and the honeymoon and buy a house.

hethoughtofcars > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:01

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I too am getting married soon (July!!) and we just finished picking out the cake flavors. We have everything else from tux and dress, to invites and silverware, venue, photography, custom drink menu, and catering plus a million other things. Although I don't think ours nears that average wedding price, I say we cancel all that and have it at the Scion dealership...

TechWeasel > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:02

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You don't need to write "dollars" after $30,000, because it has the dollar sign. Read it out loud and you wrote "thirty thousand dollars dollars."

#corrections

/pedantry

Sly Jackal > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:02

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Jayhawk Jake > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:04

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A friend of mine has been saving for his wedding for the last 2 years or so.

I don't know how he does it. So much money not being used on fun stuff...

Rx_37 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:05

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30 grand for a wedding?! There is not a single soul around here where i live that would spend anything even close to that on a wedding.

ncasolo > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 14:06

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My wedding with a reception at a very nice restaurant came in under $7k. I can't imagine spending as much as we did to be honest. We got a lot of DIY stuff off ebay. It is important and it is a party, but my goodness 30K is a massive waste. That's a nice downpayment on a house.

Jagvar > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:11

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It really is ridiculous how expensive weddings have become. It's a hell of a lot of money to spend on a single party that's literally over in one afternoon. But just about every girl has the fantasy of being princess for a day, and too many are willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars to do it.

Mr. MiniBig, where's my coffee? > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:11

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Nice list. But why limit yourself to just one car? For 30 large you can get 2 nice used Miatas, one for you and one for the new missus!

Bueller > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:17

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You forgot this:

2007 Maserati Quattroporte

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 14:17

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Oh man, if I lived in the UK I would have already bought that Lotus Carlton (same car as the Opel Lotus Omega IIRC, with the seat shifted over to the side that makes me bang my hand on the door card every time I need to shift gears). There was an article in a car magazine back in the 80s about that car that I still think about.

You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:19

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A friend of mine just sold his 2012 GT500 for $36,000. Gave the bastard away at that price. Ticked EVERY option box when he bought it. Sticker was $62,000. Had 2,800 miles on it...

Stradale > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:20

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My choice is a 2005 E55 AMG Kompressor with 20,000 miles for $28,000.

469 horsepower 516 lb-ft of torque sleeper.

Joe_Limon > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:24

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Good god, I'm getting married this year, and our budget cap is $10,000

G/O Sucks > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:26

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I've always thought most divorces are set in motion by the absurdities of planning of a wedding. That number is flat out insane.

But also insane is that a 911SC is "cheap to run." It's far cheaper to own a Ferrari, trust me. Whoever tells you this BS about 911's hasn't a f***ing clue... Or is a Porsche mechanic with a wedding to pay for.

xxstich666xx > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:27

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The XLR was never made in a Manual.

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > hethoughtofcars 04/06/2014 at 14:31

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New litmus test for your wife-to-be: suggest getting a 1979 911SC instead of having a big grand wedding. If she agrees, she's a keeper.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 14:32

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wat.

2,800 miles.

$36,000.

WAT.

I'll take 911 RS for $5000 > TechWeasel 04/06/2014 at 14:33

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Noted and fixed. I was in a bit of a rush and was hoping someone could proofread for me!

Cherry_man1 > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 14:37

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Wha-What!? WHat kinda crack was he smoking!?

TechWeasel > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:38

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You'll fit right in on Jalopnik...

Marcus Rhatigan > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:42

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Not to worry. Every writer deserves honest proofreading, even if it's crowd-sourced. Fun article.

Scurvy > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 14:45

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Usually you have to buy something German to get that sort of depreciation.

GrauGeist > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:46

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The cost of the the average American wedding is rapidly rising, and is around $30,000 dollars now. It seems extreme, but once you factor in the cost of the venue, music, photographer and feeding 150-200 people it adds up, as my fiancee and I have discovered in our preliminary planning.

Sorry, but that $30,000 price is a load of bullshit.

First, that number comes the Knot , from people who are putting on a bigger than normal show (i.e. 200 people). It's kind of like surveying the cost of new cars, and ignoring the used car market. How many people buy new vs used? Are used cars as expensive as new?

Second, that $30,000 "average" is skewed up by the really expensive weddings, much like average wealth when the 1% have most of the money. You need to look at the median amount for the 50% percentile weddings, for all weddings, including county courthouse ones, for maybe a dozen people, spending less than $1k. You know, the ones who can't / won't spend $30k for a huge party.

But hey, if you followed the De Beers diamond cartel to mindlessly spend 2 months pre-tax salary on a rock in a Tiffany box, and have average US income of $50k, then that's roughly $8k off the bat... And if she reciprocated with the obligatory Rolex, that's another $5k back. Plus, you needed to spend another $2k or on wedding rings, right? So that's $15 out of the $30k for shiny round things. You didn't shortchange each other in the ring and watch department, did you?

Yeah, that's why the Knot is kind of out of control for the average American. If you want to spend a lot, for something fancy, by all means, look at the equivalent of the average new car. Consider that you don't need to spend $30k.

minikupr > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 14:48

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So ummm...every mile cost him round 9 bucks

GrauGeist > ncasolo 04/06/2014 at 14:48

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See my post above. This number comes from the Knot, which uses the average (skewed by the big stuff), because it is higher than the 50% median, itself plucked from brides going for the fancy stuff, not the smaller, more intimate affairs.

stigshift > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:49

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You keep finding automatic XLRs because Cadillac only made automatic XLRs. Someone, hopefully, has converted one to a manual trans, but I've never heard of one.

ScootsMcGee > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 14:50

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Sounds like a mid-life crisis followed up by a committed relationship.

ScootsMcGee > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 14:50

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As if women didn't have a hard enough time proving to us that they are worth all of our time and money...

GrauGeist > jariten1781 04/06/2014 at 14:51

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I'm pretty sure you weren't surveyed by the Knot...

CorridoreItalico > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 14:51

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to be honest with 21000 € (or slightly more, you can always negotiate!), there is little limit to what you can get (used).

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GrauGeist > Rx_37 04/06/2014 at 14:52

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Your friends aren't trying to outdo each other on the Knot.

cluelessk > EL_ULY 04/06/2014 at 14:54

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Car money turns into kid money.

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Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 14:59

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Pretty sure I would sell a kidney to get in one of those before it's first oil change for that price

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:03

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My first choice would likely be that CLS. Gorgeous car, faster than anyone needs and has four doors. However, some other cars that would tempt me to go to the courthouse and then to the dealer would be:

This Aston Martin DB7 Coupe (no V12 for that price )

This Audi S8

This Bentley Turbo R

Some form of Jaguar XK, it would be tough to choose between Old/New, Coupe/Convertible,and 8/R, so here's a few to choose from: #1 #2 #3

This Range Rover Sport Supercharged

This Maserati Quattroporte

This Mercedes CL65 AMG

or a pair of these.

Ironically, this could also be read as, "the top ten most expensive used cars to maintain." I literally couldn't have made worse choices.

UltravioletThunder > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:06

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That Europa with the Toyota twincam is 6 miles away from me and not too badly priced. Hmmm....

ranwhenparked > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:08

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This is probably condemning myself to permanent single status, but there's no way in hell I'd ever allow a $30,000 wedding. That's just insane. As a former event manager, I can say that a perfectly decent catering hall and a church should not add up to that under normal circumstances.

Reborn Pyrrhic > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:11

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My wedding cost me $160: $10 for the paperwork, $150 for a dinner for two. Keep it simple.

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:12

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Is it an American thing to spend a fortune on a wedding? Considering that most folks are also very young when they marry, this seems like a very foolish thing to do. It's basically a huge party for way too much money to celebrate that you are looking to keep your girlfriend for a longer while.

Patrick Shea Laking > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:13

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Just said to my wife "catchy title for an article." Elaborating earned me that snarky laugh peculiar to wives, only used when a husband tries to assert independent thought.

#TooLateForMe

FWIW, I pick #10. It would take my life, I'm sure. But what a glorious way to go... :)

Shane Elliott > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:17

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Another contender

Eutropius > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:18

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The answer is between 1-10 Miatas.

TheDoubleClutchBandit > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 15:21

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I love the Escort RS, need to drive one someday, or import one to Americalandia.

ieatbabies0083 > You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" 04/06/2014 at 15:22

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either he got played or a hooker died in it

Dick Johnsonrod > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:24

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It's a Mercedes, there can't be a manual version. But one can dream...

Dick Johnsonrod > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:25

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Still no manual, auto only... If you want a manual XLR, you have to buy a Corvette.

RichardNixon72 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:31

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First, CARMAX is a terrible place to look at pricing because everything is overpriced.

Second, half those cars are unservicable nightmares - especially the CLS - WTF, mate?

Steve in Manhattan > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:31

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This , and spend the rest on a nice honeymoon. In Yurp.

Garland - Last Top Comment on Splinter > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:38

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I could buy half a dozen nice Saabs for that much money.

Or build an FFR Daytona Coupe.

Fuel_of_Satan > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:39

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$30K for a wedding ? I'd be happier with a Z06, at least statistically it wont divorce me and take half my stuff a couple of years down the line.

Cleveland N. > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:42

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Or:
— Viper
— NSX
— 3-5 decent FI Miatas

Serious Gord > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:44

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some of the cars on the list would cost the price of a divorce to keep on the road...

The World of Vee > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:46

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Love all the snarky "I'd never spend that much on a wedding!" crowd. Really "cool" and "edgy" opinions bros.

chingchongfoundation > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:46

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If you're Indian, especially north Indian, the average price for a wedding is probably closer to $50000 or $100000

BATTLEWAGON666 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 15:51

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This list sucks as much as weddings do.

Color-Commentary > G/O Sucks 04/06/2014 at 15:53

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+1000. Any 911 between the 2.7s and the end of the air-cooled era is remarkably cheap to run. Budget $1000 / year, and expect a $2500 bill every 3-5 years.

Wives, in my experience, cost *way* more to maintain. Ask me in 20 years whether selling my 993 before getting engaged was the right move.

Leadbull > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 04/06/2014 at 16:07

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The moms are eager to blow their retirement funds.

EL_ULY > Brian Silvestro 04/06/2014 at 16:10

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Oh Brian, my buddy, I remember saying this while hooning my M3 :]

Steve in Manhattan > Bueller 04/06/2014 at 16:10

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Is that the year with the bad gearbox?

Brian Silvestro > EL_ULY 04/06/2014 at 16:11

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Inside you're crying. Or maybe not. I'm unsure.

EL_ULY > Brian Silvestro 04/06/2014 at 16:15

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I thought I wound be, but far from that

you'll see one day sir:]

Steve in Manhattan > Steve in Manhattan 04/06/2014 at 16:17

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Answering my own question.

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Leadbull 04/06/2014 at 16:20

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Long live the modern school of progressive, secularized European thinking.

fiubar1 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:24

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Much less the cost of a divorce!

MZDASPD > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:29

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My order for 8,9,10 would be 2,1,3

tano > Brian Silvestro 04/06/2014 at 16:33

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side markers on NA spec eu cars just ruins them.

ColdSlaw > Brian Silvestro 04/06/2014 at 16:34

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you can get married without having a huge wedding.

pfftballer > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:34

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Need a list of cars cheaper than a divorce. Mine cost me roughly $175k. You know why divorces are so expensive? They're fucking worth it.

Bueller > Steve in Manhattan 04/06/2014 at 16:37

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Yes, it was the last year with the DuoSelect transaxle. It wasn't bad, just rather jerky. However, it was in the rear and provided a much better weight distribution than the front, ZF-supplied successor. Besides, it also had a dry-sump engine, lost in the retrofit of the conventional automatic.

desertdog5051 > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:45

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Or, as I did, get married in front of a judge with a handful of close friends in attendance. Then throw a party for everybody the following weekend. Most do not care about attending a wedding anyway.

Bueller > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:45

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Mind you, you will not find a manual V8 Mercedes unless you go back to the early 70s, when you should stick to I6 anyway, for then its V8 engines were dogs.

You had fordboy357 at "meat tornado" > ScootsMcGee 04/06/2014 at 16:46

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Nope, just a business-owner who doesn't care all that much about money.

MAXIMUMVRM > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 16:56

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2008 s6 because v 10

Freakusaurus > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:01

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I was getting married on a cruise ship, leaving New Orleans and going to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cozumel for 7 days. . . . it was going to cost me about $6000 if I remember correctly.. That was 20 people I believe and paid for everything except the other people attending's tickets... which were only $550 each for the cheaper rooms. . . .

I didn't get married, but after the break up I did go buy a convertible E46.

Brian Silvestro > ColdSlaw 04/06/2014 at 17:05

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10 more reasons to do that.

Axial > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 04/06/2014 at 17:12

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I find your lack of ZR-1 disturbing.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:16

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whoever I end up marrying is getting a courthouse wedding simply because it will probably end up being a spur-of-the-moment thing. Now I have an even better reason. Day made.

Marek > GrauGeist 04/06/2014 at 17:18

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I used to work in the industry and in the northeast $30K is about par for course. Whether its a wise investment is another story, I'll take the 911sc instead.

Captain_Spadaro > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:22

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The SLK55 you mentioned has a different engine than the CLS550.

PatBateman > PS9 04/06/2014 at 17:24

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Honestly, mine cost $60k in 2003. In-laws paid for the wedding/reception, my family paid for the rehearsal dinner. Everything was top o' the line: venue, bar, food, cake, DJ, string quartet, ice sculptures... My wife and her family went NUTS on planning it. Not sure if the wife's family paying for the big event is just a Southern thing or what, but yup.

It's still the best party I've ever been to. We drank the top shelf open bar dry. It is, to date, the first and only time that's happened at the country club (we party, yo).

472CID > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:29

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I don't trust any man who'd rather have a fancy day of dress up over a big ticket toy such as these. Don't give me that "it's not for the man it's for the woman" BS, if my gf was the type of woman who'd demand at least 15k of my money for a wedding we wouldn't have been together very long at all.

That being said I'm sure few "normal" people actually spend this kind of their own money on the event.

1337HPMustang > EL_ULY 04/06/2014 at 17:30

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you're a cultist?

PS9 > PatBateman 04/06/2014 at 17:31

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I've changed my mind. It is going to last forever. No way man. No way.

William Getz > Shane Elliott 04/06/2014 at 17:31

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Love those. Don't know if I trust em though.

PatBateman > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:31

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Guys, if you think your fiancé is going to be cool with going cheap for the wedding... HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

PatBateman > PS9 04/06/2014 at 17:34

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If you think weddings cost a lot, I assure you that divorces can cost a hell of a whole lot more.

Hectic > TechWeasel 04/06/2014 at 17:40

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Irregardless, it was an unintended mistake.

Neckarsulm > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:43

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I just sold my Lotus Elise to pay for my wedding and it didn't even cover it :(. On the flip side I only intend to have one wife in my life and many many different cars.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > I'll take 911 RS for $5000 04/06/2014 at 17:49

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That's why instead of trying to impress people we don't even like we got married on the cheap and I was able to keep my Challenger SRT8. I think we paid around $2500 for everything we probably had 35-40 guest. The next day once the party was over we were still married but we did not start our life together with a huge wedding debt.

I honestly think big weddings are unnecessary but I fully respect those who choose to go that route.

EL_ULY > 1337HPMustang 04/06/2014 at 18:00

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que?