Okay, I want to confirm a theory.

"McChiken116 - Patrick H." (mcchiken116)
03/30/2015 at 22:37 • Filed to: None

If you had 80 grand to buy one car. One. Not a few used beaters, one car. What would it be?

DISCUSSION (76)

CB > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:40

Hmmmm.

Audi S4. With a manual and in blue with the black optics package. That comes to under $70k, I believe.

djmt1 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:40

Audi RS6 at Ł77,000.

Kinja'd!!!

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:41

DB9, F-Type, or C2

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:41

Velocity Yellow Corvette Stingray 2LT with the Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:41

The cleanest NSX I could find.

(NA1 or NA2, not the new one)

No Prius Needed > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:41

Kinja'd!!!

Testarossa because Testarossa.

CB > djmt1
03/30/2015 at 22:41

Curse you and your more valuable currency.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:43

Hellcat with a manual, if it's just for a car and I can't keep what's left over. If I can do that, the 2016 Tacoma TRD double cab when it comes out, also with a manual, and save the rest for fuel, taxes, and insurance.

TheHondaBro > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:43

Corolla beater and $79,000 of go-fast mods.

OPPOsaurus WRX > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:43

Raptor

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Jayhawk Jake > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:43

C7 Z06

Kinja'd!!!

thedevilinside > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:43

That's really tough. Maybe a new Cayman GTS? Or an E39 M5 in perfect condition.

Leadbull > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:44

An old 911.

SVTyler > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:44

Kinja'd!!!

Lotus Exige and still have ~$10k left over to paint it Aubergine Purple.

bob and john > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:45

given tht I live in canada....

Audi S4, fully loaded. with some APR goodies on top

BorkBorkBjork > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:45

Kinja'd!!!

DoYouEvenShift > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:46

Kinja'd!!!

And get myself into ridiculous amounts of trouble of course.

trmoore09 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:46

I'd get a lightly used srt viper or an m5 if I needed more space.

trmoore09 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:47

What about you? What would you get?

shitheelandtoe > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:48

I bought a Cayman GTS, 6-speed manual.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > trmoore09
03/30/2015 at 22:49

Alfa 4C, which was part of my theory, which has come to an interesting conclusion.

whatisthatsound > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:54

Another Viper or an R8 or 360. Most likely an R8

trmoore09 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:54

Hmmm. Good choice. I actually basically forgot it existed already :-/ are you going to share your theory/conclusion with us?

turbojames > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:54

Z06. I NEED.

Wacko > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:54

Easy a Porsche 930 of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-93…

I'm a bit over budget, but.. close enough

Axial > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 22:55

Kinja'd!!!

Jayhawk Jake > BorkBorkBjork
03/30/2015 at 22:56

It was this or the Z06

turbojames > No Prius Needed
03/30/2015 at 22:57

He said no used beaters, but fuck it, because Testarossa .

Clay_T > Leadbull
03/30/2015 at 22:58

Can't buy one for 80k anymore so I'd probably have to build it myself...

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Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:01

2015 Mercedes Benz E-350 4matic wagon. Pretty much fully loaded, it just sneaks in at $79,000 and change. I'm a family man, so I have to make sure the kids are driven around in style & comfort.

Kinja'd!!!

AthomSfere > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:01

What about middle of the road and room for mods? For example: NSX fully built?

Also, 8C, nice choice but that isn't for sale here.

chiefstinky > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:01

A well optioned BMW M4.

trmoore09 > whatisthatsound
03/30/2015 at 23:04

ANOTHER Viper?!? I just want one of them.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > trmoore09
03/30/2015 at 23:04

I will post it tomorrow. Or I will write it up on hooniverse.

trmoore09 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:06

Gotcha. I look forward to reading it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:08

Cadillac Escalade.

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Dusty Ventures > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:08

Depends. Do I already have a car? I need to know for practicality/livability reasons.

trmoore09 > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
03/30/2015 at 23:10

I can appreciate this choice. One of my choices was a very lightly used m5 if I were to need more than 2 doors when I was about to spend this theoretical $80k.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/30/2015 at 23:11

I thought about that truck, but went with the Mercedes E350 wagon instead. Because, one, I'd have no place to park said Escalade, and two, I'm assuming I'm still paying for gas/insurance on that sucker. I was hoping you could get the E Class with the diesel, but apparently not.

Montalvo > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:14

Chevy Camaro Z28, I would definitely consider a Corvette Z06 but this has a bit more everyday practicality.

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McChiken116 - Patrick H. > turbojames
03/30/2015 at 23:14

Hey now, I said no using a "Few" used beaters. Meaning one purchase. I should have specified new though. That one is on me.

desertdog5051 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:15

A used 10-12 year old Ford pickup. I would then put the other $75K into investments and reap the benefits in 15 years and then buy a nice Porsche along with some change to buy other nice stuff. Look Loooooong term, man. Loooooong term.

turbojames > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:15

Then we can Testarosstarone the fuck out of this then.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Montalvo
03/30/2015 at 23:15

The Z06 is more comfortable, and has AC and radio as standard.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > desertdog5051
03/30/2015 at 23:16

I didn't ask the long term! Hahahah

E92M3 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:16

New M3 with CCB, or a Cayman GT4.

trmoore09 > whatisthatsound
03/30/2015 at 23:18

Have you any posts about said Viper ownership and experiences? I have always wanted one and intend to buy one in the future and would be interested in reading a first hand account.

E92M3 > desertdog5051
03/30/2015 at 23:18

If you don't spend it all on the car you forfeit the excess. Sorry those are the rules.

desertdog5051 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:20

Guess that is what has always made me different. When you get older, it pays.

Montalvo > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:22

Argument is invalid because AC is rolling windows down and more skinny pedal. Radio is pointless because 7L LS7 and glorious exhaust. I also just like the looks of the Camaro more. Interestingly enough though my father has a friend who was going to get a Z06 but didn't fit because he was too tall, he picked up a Z28 instead.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
03/30/2015 at 23:24

My train of though was that the Escalade(or equivalent SUV) could handle 95% of anyones needs no matter what point in life they are in.

You can tow an RV or boat or racecar

If you need lumber just fold the seats down and throw it in the back.

If there is a snow storm just engage 4x4

There is room for a bunch of kids

It's comfortable for long trips and its luxurious.

The full size truck based SUV to me is the most practical vehicle to ever exist. You can pretty much do it all.

RallyWrench > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:24

Audi S7. Probably.

desertdog5051 > E92M3
03/30/2015 at 23:25

Wait a minute. I have the $80 grand in hand. (thank you so much) so I guess I will spend it on a 10-12 year old Ford pickup and beat it out of here before you can take back the money.

SlickMcRick > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:35

New or used?

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > SlickMcRick
03/30/2015 at 23:36

New.

JR1 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:38

My first thought is a Z06 but the winters here are horrible and that would never work. So I think I would have to go with an AWD car. Perhaps a used AWD car. Hmmm I am not sure this is hard. Maybe an Audi RS7? This is of course assuming I DD if not that a whole new world of possibilities opens up.

Birddog > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:38

HellCat Challenger.

Why? Do you have a few bucks to lend?

Dsscats > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:41

Easy. 997 Turbo (S?).

Or: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Vipe…

SlickMcRick > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/30/2015 at 23:41

Ahh this definitely adds a wrinkle but I have the answer for you.

Kinja'd!!!

I can't imagine this costing more than your $80k budget. They need a foot in the door so pricing shall be their greatest ally versus Ze Germans.

whatisthatsound > trmoore09
03/30/2015 at 23:56

Check out I have made a bunch of posts. If you have any questions just let me know I'll answer everything you got.

Viper-Pics

Viper-Suspension-Install

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/i-replaced-the…

trmoore09 > whatisthatsound
03/31/2015 at 00:12

Awesome, thanks! I remembered right after I asked you that I could just click on your username and see your posts that way. I've actually already read the three in your reply. Thanks, I'll see if I can come up with some good questions for you. Actually, I have one quick question for you. How's the headroom? I am 6'4 and am worried about fitting. Surprisingly, I fit in an Elise (in a showroom, haven't driven one) and an S2000 (owned), but I heard headroom was tight in the viper. I know the gts has a seat lowering kit available, but I'm not sure about newer ones. On a side note, I want an 04 Mamba or 05 CE.

wiffleballtony > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/31/2015 at 00:12

Assuming that I can't count my existing cars, Cadillac CTSV. Otherwise probably a Mustang GT350.

whatisthatsound > trmoore09
03/31/2015 at 00:15

The actual distance between my head and the roof on the stock viper seats is sufficient enough to fit a helmet on and be comfortable. It is a mental adjustment that you will not be able to look up and out like a normal car. You can see the road, but not the sky or stop lights when you are the first car. I work in tight confined spaces so it doesn't bother me but my lady friend gets claustrophobic sometimes.

trmoore09 > whatisthatsound
03/31/2015 at 00:22

Oh, ok. That makes sense. Several cars I've driven have been like that to where I mainly see roof to the front and the sides, but technically my head doesn't hit the roof. Makes it difficult to see a stop light if you get too close, but not too bad otherwise. The S2000 had that issue for me. Problem solved with the top down though!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/31/2015 at 00:25

As much Cayman S or GTS as I could get... maybe a Boxster S or GTS if the spouse insists on being able to put the top down.

Kinja'd!!!

whatisthatsound > trmoore09
03/31/2015 at 00:25

I've learned if you wax the front end and keep it shiny then park at a slight angle you can see the reflection of the lights off the hood or the fenders. This worked really really well in the Elise, but the Viper is hit or miss. It does take awhile to get adjusted to staring down for the light rather than up.

DrScientist > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/31/2015 at 01:41

does an m3 or m4 come in under 80k? any m car?

any p car thats not a base boxster or cayman?

what about an amg thats not a CLA?

i image all rs audis are ove 80k new?

perhaps a corvette, but i bet the models you can get for under 80k are models you wont want in 10 years.

f-type coupe with a v8?

thats where your 80k should go. anything else, your 80k will be 60 tomorrow and continue plummeting with no bottom.

samssun > desertdog5051
03/31/2015 at 02:01

This is like wishing for more wishes: defeats the point of having *three* wishes. Or calling every car a ripoff because you could go 20k cheaper and dump the rest into the engine. Besides, I bet the 911's price increase over the next 15 years will outpace your return.