I got a new job with a car allowance, tell me what to buy...

"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
03/02/2015 at 18:04 • Filed to: None

The offer letter came today.

As a condition of my employment, they are offering me a $780/Month car allowance. Three conditions, 1. Must be a four door, 2. Must be no more than 4 years old. 3. Must be GM, Ford, or Chrysler.

What would you get with it?

Here is the early front runner:

DISCUSSION (100)

Cherry_man1 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:05

Charger Hellcat.

CB > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:07

Yes. Although I think it looks good in white with black rims. But ATS-V gets my vote.

jkm7680 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:07

Sweet Trav > jkm7680
03/02/2015 at 18:08

must be GM, Ford, or Chrysler.

jkm7680 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:08

Chevy SS, Manual.

Sweet Trav > jkm7680
03/02/2015 at 18:09

I'm certainly considering it...

yamahog > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:09

HAHAHA THE ANSWER ISN'T MIATA THIS TIME, TAKE THAT, NERDZZZZ!

Kinja'd!!!

But for real, congrats! And git yerself a truck for the wintertime and haulin' racecars.

jkm7680 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:09

Make that consideration a reality, then we can talk, mmkay?

Clown Shoe Pilot > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

Chevy SS?

Tapas > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

Why can't I have that?!?!

My choices would be M3 or a used S7.

Also, a Polestar Volvo? Used Panamera S? Macan Turbo?

Sweet Trav > jkm7680
03/02/2015 at 18:10

But it's just so fugly...

Kailand09 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

ATS-V or charger hellcat. Or CTS-V.

Congrats man! You're a lucky bastard

claramag, Mustaco Master > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

Hellcat Charger

For Sweden > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

Can you lease a Hellcat for $780 a month?

Also, do you get to keep the car, or is this a company car you get to pick?

Carl (@stuffcarlsays) > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:10

Lincoln MKS Ecoboost

claramag, Mustaco Master > Cherry_man1
03/02/2015 at 18:11

That's two votes. Great minds!

E92M3 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:11

I think you've already got it figured out.

and 100 more > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:11

Holy shit, son! $780/month is what I'm hoping to get my monthly house payment to be...

Baller status: ACHIEVED! Congratulations!

Tohru > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:12

Hennessey-tuned Ford VelociRaptor crew cab.

Chevrolet Caprice sedan.

dogisbadob > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:12

Focus ST

PNW Hoon > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:12

Hmmmmmm, good choice with the Caddy.

Also eligible: Focus RS, and I think Raptor's have 4 doors.

ly2v8-Brian > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:14

ATS coupe

Xyl0c41n3 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:14

FiST or FoST. All tricked out. Go vroom vroom vroom with that thing in the front that goes woo-woo. Put the rest towards fancy toys like track shoes. ^_^

Sweet Trav > and 100 more
03/02/2015 at 18:16

Thank you sir.

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:18

Charger, of course. Failing that, the Challenger, and throw two small doors in the back, so it counts as a four door.

Also, I hate you now and I want your job.

Jayhawk Jake > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:19

SS Manual or ATS-V.

Depends how many cylinders you want

Flat Six > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:19

It must be the only car available in three different shades of green. And purple!

Flat Six > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:22

Kinja'd!!!

Does it have to be a car?

E. Julius > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:26

Get someone you know who wants a car—any car—with a $780 monthly payment, then buy it in your name with your allowance. Have them pay you $780 a month in cash and buy a Miata every three months. Make sure they let you take the car to work once every few weeks so people don't catch on.

ATS–V is cool too. Damn that is a sick perk.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:28

Sierra Denali 3500 w Duramax. You know what to do.

Sweet Trav > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
03/02/2015 at 18:30

I am considering a truck for sure.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:30

That's a hell of a perk... Congrats!

For how long can you finance a new Ford GT?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > For Sweden
03/02/2015 at 18:31

In Canada, on the website, with no options, it comes to $378 bi weekly, or $768 a month. Probably less in the US.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:32

Ram Ecodiesel in whatever trim suits you. Effecient, can pull a racecar, with 4WD it should be good in snow, and a nice place to be, especially in the higher trim levels.

yamahog > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2015 at 18:32

The coolness easily outweighs the lack of doors!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tapas
03/02/2015 at 18:33

See #3.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Tapas
03/02/2015 at 18:34

None of those are GM, Ford, or Chrysler.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:34

If you're going to own it, a manual SS might retain value better than any other option...

See G8 GXP.

misfitmascots > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:35

Focus RS

ranwhenparked > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:35

$780 a month is extremely generous, that gives you the pick of most of the domestic industry. I think Chrysler's doing a loaded 300C Platinum V8 for like $443 a month right now.

Sweet Trav > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/02/2015 at 18:35

Absolutely not. It has less payload than ANY truck in its class.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:36

the Denalis are super nice inside.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:37

I vote for crew cab Super Duty with the Powerstroke. Trust me. They're addicting.

Vicente Esteve > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:38

Congratulations! And any of the Hellcats is the answer

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:40

HOLY SHIT, it's worse than the Colorado, Frontier, and Taco. But you can pretend you're a Range Rover owner when the air suspension goes bad! Then I suggest a F-250, because 860 ft. lbs. of torque, so you can pull all the race cars.

spanfucker retire bitch > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:40

Get a Ford Raptor.

Sweet Trav > WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe
03/02/2015 at 18:42

IF i could tell you exactly what I would be working on... you'd hate me more...

Zohaibman72 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:45

Fully Loaded CTS (V-Sport Trim)with the 3.6L Twin Turbo will be about ~750 a month

with every single option

It's not an ATS-V but you get a bigger car, and every single option under the sun on it.

that or Manual SS

Sweet Trav > For Sweden
03/02/2015 at 18:49

Lease or Own. Not the companies.

yamahog > ranwhenparked
03/02/2015 at 18:50

That would be the classiest thing on the block for sure, and super sleeper if you can find an SRT-8 300.

jkm7680 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:50

nnnnnno

Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:51

Congrats dude! $780/month is a hell of a car payment. My parents only pay slightly more than that for BOTH of their cars. Can't wait to see what you end up with! :)

Mustafaluigi > For Sweden
03/02/2015 at 18:55

Its $807 per month with no down payment in the US for a 48 month lease with 10,000 miles a year. Throw $1200 down payment and it gets you at $780 a month for 12,000 miles a year for 4 years.

Sweet Trav > Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor
03/02/2015 at 18:55

It will probably be something horribly boring.

extraspecialbitter > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:58

Are they paying for gas and insurance as well? If so, are they going to deduct those amounts from the $780/mo.?

No Prius Needed > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:58

Charger hellcat!

Milky > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 18:59

First off holy shit thats a nice perk. Second, there is only one option.

Kinja'd!!!

Milky > yamahog
03/02/2015 at 19:01

He could probably lease 2 Miata's for that price and meet the "4 door" condition.

For Sweden > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:01

Then Hellcat.

Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:03

Doesn't have to be.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:07

If it were me, I guess I'd end up at GM. Either a used CTS-V, a new ATS-V or a Chevy SS.

I'm not much of truck guy though, and I'm guessing you can't wait around till next year and get a Focus RS.

Sweet Trav > Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor
03/02/2015 at 19:07

Probably going to be a Fusion SE 2.0 Ecoboost with AWD. And i'll pocket the money to get the girlfriend a better commuter car.

yamahog > Milky
03/02/2015 at 19:17

Still not 'Merican.

yamahog > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:18

She makes plenty of money and has damn fine transportation, that should be the least of your worries!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:19

I presume the job involves lots of driving and needs to be comfortable. And if you want to stay within that $780/month allowance (including operating costs), it means it shouldn't cost more than $400/month.

So an ATS with the 2L turbo, not the V-model you have pictured, would probably be a good choice.

Or if you want more space and comfort, a Buick Regal Turbo or an Ford Fusion with the Ecoboost could be a nice option.

Of course if you don't care about kicking in some of your own money, sure, get that V-Caddy... or even a SRT or Hellcat Charger.

Are you looking for something with a manual or automatic?

Coty > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:22

Unless you have a repair allowance too, F250 Lariat or King Ranch Diesel.

CB > yamahog
03/02/2015 at 19:24

Would a small block swap make it American?

Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:25

Don't you already have one of those?

Sweet Trav > Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor
03/02/2015 at 19:27

2.5l FWD

yamahog > CB
03/02/2015 at 19:28

Nah.

yamahog > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
03/02/2015 at 19:33

Oooh, forgot about the Buick. Notbad.jpg

Kinja'd!!!

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:34

Exactly how much daily driving is involved?

Axial > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:37

Kinja'd!!!

I see no reason not to choose the ATS-V, so long as you get it just like this!

Blue Caddy is best Caddy.

Steve in Manhattan > WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe
03/02/2015 at 19:38

You can probably get a lot of Charger for that payment.

E. Julius > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:40

Fuck I already looked this post over but I'm still dazzled by this. I don't know what you do, but I feel like whatever I'm going to end up doing after school is wrong.

Sweet Trav > E. Julius
03/02/2015 at 19:44

I'm a law school drop out bro.

I'm just lucky and I have the right person motivating me to be my best. It's amazing what a good partner in life can do for you.

E. Julius > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:50

Yeah, you got that right. I guess there's no need for me to be glum—I've got an awesome girlfriend and a job offer at a company I really enjoy working for (although not compensated nearly as well haha), which is a hell of a lot more than a lot of people my age can say.

Anyways, congratulations again. If you ever see a gray 7th gen Civic in SE Michigan with a Oklahoma Sooner license plate frame, feel free to drag race me in your Hellcat/V/SS/Ecobost

Luke Murphy > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:50

NEW ATS-V or Chevy SS with mag ride and a stick. Get a stick in either.

Used: Cadillac CTS-V wagon with a stick

you're one lucky guy

turbojames > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 19:57

Kinja'd!!!

I think you can lease a Charger SRT 392, I'm not sure. It's like a Hellcat, except Dodge claims it has 485 horsepower and I claim that the thing's probably got 500.

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 21:17

Hellcat or VelociRaptor, more horsepower is better!!!

POWAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 21:18

ford Focus RS, 320 HP YO

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2015 at 21:20

why not a holden Ute? holden is owned by GM!!

sellphones2493 > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 21:27

Logistically, we need more info. Lease or Buy? Down Payment? Etc, Etc.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 21:30

Can it be the wagon version of what you just posted?

Or...Charger Hellcat?

Tapas > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2015 at 21:47

Damn it, I got too excited and didn't read everything.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 21:49

Damn dude, congrats! That's one hell of an allowance. A few ideas that I'd have tough time deciding on:

-The ATS-V you mentioned (if you can wait).

-A Charger Hellcat. If that's not necessary, then maybe just a 5.7 Hemi Charger.

-A Manual SS.

-Possibly a truck, depending on your brand preferences.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man
03/02/2015 at 22:35

Doors.

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2015 at 22:36

holden HSV with 1200 HP like the one from roadkill?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tapas
03/02/2015 at 22:36

Don't feel bad; I suggested a 10-year loan on a Ford GT.

Sweet Trav > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
03/02/2015 at 22:52

Hellcat is a bit steep given the fact i have to deal with metro detroit winters.

Sweet Trav > sellphones2493
03/02/2015 at 22:53

3k down payment max. lease preferably. not really interested in owning any new car for more than two years, except a Z06 vette, which i cant afford and violates the terms.

Sweet Trav > Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man
03/02/2015 at 22:54

yeah, but it has a bit of a boy racer image. Remember, im going to be taking clients out in this car.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 22:55

Does it need to be a car? The Explorer Sport is pretty awesome, AWD, would make a good winter vehicle. I used to work at a relatively famous Ford dealership, and one of the owners had one that made something like 450hp with a computer tune and exhaust.

Tapas > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2015 at 22:58

Get two mustangs? Door problem solved :D

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tapas
03/02/2015 at 23:09

Brilliant!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Sweet Trav
03/02/2015 at 23:28

C-class or 3-series, then you would still have enough money left over for another car for the SO. Both are good looking, nice to drive, very professional, and can be had in base "slow" trim or super fast awesome trim or somewhere in the middle.