What One Car Would You Guys Buy With $100,000?

"SVTyler" (svtyler) 12/07/2015 at 21:17 • Filed to: None

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If I’m ever in the position to spend $100k on a single car, I’d forgo buying any factory car and instead commission an RWB Porsche. Figure if you’re spending that much money you might as well make it your own, right?

Best part is the endless customization, so I’d try and channel the batshit-but-not-completely-insane spirit of the 934 and build one like this:

or this:

So nothing too crazy, unlike... whatever the hell this is:

I’d blend the fenders into the body (no exposed fasteners, plskthnx), paint it Stryker Purple like so:

throw the stock 3.8 from a 997.2 Carrera in the back, strip/cage/simpify and add lightness to the interior and call it a car.

not for canada - australian in disguise > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:20

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If I had to drive it every day?

If I didn’t?

CB > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:20

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I’d go for the new Alfa Giulia or whatever. The really quick one. Should be fine in the snow with right tires, right?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:21

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That might cost a bit more than $100k.

I’d go with Bristol. One from the 60s with a Chrysler V8. Restored of course.

JR1 > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:22

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or

AM3R shamefully returns > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:25

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Damn I think an RWB really might be my dream car.. This one is getting ready to become a track monster. I think I would go for a stroked naturally aspirated flat six.. 400hp sounds good right?

15wrbrex > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:25

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Id get a base Local Motors Rally Fighter. Their website says they start at 99.9K, so that’s in budget. I’m sure this thing could handle snow despite being RWD.

SVTyler > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/07/2015 at 21:26

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One guy built his for 107 so it’s entirely plausible you could cut some costs here and there and get under 100. And a Bristol is an unexpected choice, though definitely a cool one.

SVTyler > AM3R shamefully returns 12/07/2015 at 21:29

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From what I’ve seen of a few RWB’s, curb weights are around 2200lb so 400hp should be more than enough to get the job done. Anything more and you’d end up with a bit of a handful.

El Rivinado > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:30

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Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:30

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No

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:30

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ni

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:31

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no

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:31

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no

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:31

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NO

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:31

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No......wait a minute, yes, yes, yes YES, YES

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:32

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This E-type

it sold for 30k so that gives me 70k to fix it.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:34

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I would take my 240Z and put an OS Giken Hakosuka motor in it ($30k), making it a Z432 clone, plus anything else I could do for the money without hurting the original car.

SVTyler > not for canada - australian in disguise 12/07/2015 at 21:35

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Some kid here at Purdue has an F-Type R and it’s just not fair to the other cars. If there’s a better sounding factory exhaust I have yet to hear it.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:37

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CTS-V: The four door C7 Z06, a 640 horse monster.

TheJWT > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:38

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1992 NSX-R. One car to do it all.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:38

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I can’t help it...

Cayman GT4, because racecar.

camaroboy68ss > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:41

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Easy - 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS in Daytona Yellow with the one year only Yellow houndstooth interior.

SVTyler > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 12/07/2015 at 21:41

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Think $70k would be enough to get it up and running again?

Übel > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:42

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Can you still get one of these under $100k?

I’ll make it happen.

SVTyler > camaroboy68ss 12/07/2015 at 21:43

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That’s one hell of an interior.

DrScientist > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:44

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its crazy how 100k doesnt really get you much thats truly special these days. maybe a 997 turbo or gts. or hunt for a gt3, but is a gt3 really special if the gt3rs exists?

the (maybe just in my mind) really special 911s have all made their way north of 100k. and same is true for any ferrari <100k.

i suppose you could look around for an e type and restomod it to good driver condition for ~100.

John_Harbinson > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:45

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This. Slightly Used. WANTWANTWANTWANTWANT

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:45

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I hope so.

SVTyler > TheJWT 12/07/2015 at 21:45

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Were those ever brought over to America? Can’t find anything about a street-legal car, though some rental company has an old CART pace car you can rent for $900/8hrs.

Speed > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:46

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I’m going megamullet with a wide body Dick Harrell Camaro. I think I can manage one for 100k.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:46

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At the rate that old 911s are going up in price, I’d spend how ever much it takes to get me into a 70s 911 RS Replica and call it a day. I remember seeing one go on BringATrailer for a reasonable (50-ish I think? High, but definitely reasonable) and I thought one day my dad would be able to get one. A couple years passed and NOPE.

DrScientist > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 12/07/2015 at 21:46

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jesus. 30k for that? you could probably 3D print that for 30k.

or just fabricate the entire thing from scratch for 100k.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:46

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Jaguar XJL Portfolio. Guess I’m simple.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > AM3R shamefully returns 12/07/2015 at 21:48

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Now that just look awesome.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:50

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I’d keep my car, fix the broken bits, then get AMG 5 spokes from the S65. Renntech stage 2 tune and exhaust. Then put the rest away for repairs.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:52

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I’m going to have to betray my name and go with the F-type. Drop dead gorgeous to look at, to hear and to sit in. It just coddles you in luxury.

Or a used one of these with a manual

Can’t really go wrong with either of them. They’ll both make you feel like a magical fairy princess every time you get in them to drive anywhere.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:52

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It’s not the newest one I know but the 2016 does start at around 94k.

My vote is the E60 M5. I just couldn’t resist.

SVTyler > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/07/2015 at 21:54

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Go the Tavarish route and buy a cheap one and have ~60k left over for repairs. What could go wrong (besides absolutely everything?)

Spoon II > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:55

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I’d get a Delorean and swap in the twin turbo setup from the old Nissan GTRs. A Tokyo drift-worthy time machine.

George McNally > 15wrbrex 12/07/2015 at 21:56

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Hell yes.

djmt1 > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:58

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This maybe but if over the limit then one of these:

Either way, manual V12 for me.

SVTyler > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 12/07/2015 at 21:58

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It is ridiculous how much air-cooled 911’s have appreciated in the last few years. I was searching around AutoTrader for a donor car for my hypothetical RWB and even the beaters are in the 20’s and 30’s.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 21:58

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Or use the extra money to swap all the M5 goodies into a wagon shell.

Or just get this absolutely beautiful AMG wagon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-B…

SVTyler > Spoon II 12/07/2015 at 22:00

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Not sure if crazy or brilliant...

tromoly > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:01

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I’d buy this (it’s a render because the body molds aren’t done yet):

With the older bodywork it won its class at Pikes Peak, has measured over 2 lat-Gs, and it’s $85k.

camaroboy68ss > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:05

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who needs coffee to wake up when you have all that yellow to brighten your day

SVTyler > John_Harbinson 12/07/2015 at 22:06

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That color...

Übel > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:07

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Yeah, there are a few by me.

TheJWT > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:08

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I don’t believe so, but even with import costs should be under $100k (if not by much)

SVTyler > CB 12/07/2015 at 22:09

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I’d imagine so, and even if not you can still enjoy the glorious noise it makes by revving the engine while waiting for the tow truck to pull you out of the ditch.

SVTyler > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/07/2015 at 22:09

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Nothing wrong with that at all.

SVTyler > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. 12/07/2015 at 22:10

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Glad you’ve seen the error of your ways.

CB > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:11

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Or just drift everywhere.

daender > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:17

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Step 1.) FD RX-7

Step 2.) RE-Amemiya Super G bodykit, TE-37SLs, and their entire suspension setup catalog.

Step 3.) LS7 into RX-7 along with a t56 and a Cobra IRS swap.

Step 4.) Commence shenanigans, haters gonna hate.

Alternative Step 2.) Rocket Bunny bodykit instead of RE-Amemiya.

Alternative Step 1.) Hardtop NSX, Super GT-replica bodykit, Comptech supercharger kit, 6-speed swap, shenanigans!

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:22

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I love the wide body and fitted tires, not so happy about the wing on top of the wing

George McNally > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:23

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I’d have to say 100k of Covette. Or a Cowboy Cadillac Ford F-350 crew cab with 20 k in the glovebox to turn it into a brodozer

misfitmascots > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:24

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Or

SVTyler > Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. 12/07/2015 at 22:25

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Ducktail is always an option.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:28

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Ok thats hot

MLGCarGuy > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:34

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Crawford tuned BRZ. It’s seriously fast, handles nicely, and is semi-practical. And it looks cool because BRZ.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:40

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I know I’m going to catch flack for saying this:

Either a Tesla Model S (P85D) or a Model X.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > DrScientist 12/07/2015 at 22:45

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There’s no shame in buying used.

I imagine used prices are even still quite high, though.

MPA > SVTyler 12/07/2015 at 22:45

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I’d probably go Daytona Orange C7 Z06, or used, modern 911 turbo of a vintage that I could get for $100k

BaconSandwich is tasty. > tromoly 12/07/2015 at 22:46

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What’s in it for an engine?

tromoly > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/07/2015 at 22:48

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LS V8s, whatever flavor you want.

DrScientist > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/07/2015 at 22:54

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absolutely. i was only talking about used. 997s have not been in production for nearly 5 years. i’m saying the somewhat special 997s (turbos, gt3s, gts) are still over or pushing 100k. the really special 997s, gt3rs, gt2s, are well into six figures.

SVTyler > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/07/2015 at 23:06

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Meh, different strokes. I’d never buy either of them but I can see the appeal.

SVTyler > MPA 12/07/2015 at 23:09

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Surprised more people haven’t mentioned the Z06. That’s a great color for it too, seems like all the Z06’s I’ve seen have been either yellow or red.

Spoon II > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 00:01

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Haha, why not both?

Amoore100 > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 00:26

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Done. Volvo wagon is always the answer.

Tapas > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 00:36

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I’d get a wrecked F-Type and turn it into a shooting brake :P

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 00:50

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Too bad Porsche doesn’t make a successor to 953 or 911 Safari.

Like a 2015 Targa 4S on air suspension.

Maybe that Cayenne Turbo parked behind the 953 is looking a bit better... with adjustable air suspension, PDK, AWD, and every other acronym in the catalog.

I still want a 3-door coupe CUV, though.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/08/2015 at 00:56

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If the Jag F-type came in Kyanite Blue... it would catapult it over Porsche on my list. A sweetly singing naturally aspirated well tuned V8, with RWD and a 6-speed stick would be awesome, but AWD V8, or RWD-6MT-V6Supercharged isn’t bad, either.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 12/08/2015 at 01:03

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Well considering the budget here is $100k and an F-type is ~$70k, I’m sure if you toss enough of that remaining $30k at Jaguar they can make an exception for you ;)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 01:15

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id build a twin turbo coyote ranger prerunner

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 01:42

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if given $100K, I’d get my ass in a 2011 E63 AMG for about $45K, and spend about $45K making it in to exactly what I want it to be.

the other $10K would be for Gas to feed it.

(basic rundown of things to do:

-Built engine. bore/stroke out from 6.2L to 6.6L. make sure it is RELIABLE with this.

-Add a supercharger, and make it look as if it were OEM.

-Paint a very dark shade of metallic blue.

-custom set of wheels, either 19’s or 20’s (based of Hartmann Euromesh 4’s. Fronts 9” wide, rear 10.5” wide.) paint center of wheel either Gunmetal grey or body-color. polished lip.

-Slight stretch of body panels to fi this.

-Re-trim interior with lighter blue stitching, and Dark gray-Blue leather.

-Brakes. 6 piston with dual calipers and 14.1” rotors up front. 4-piston and 12.1” rotors in the rear.

-Re-do whole suspension to make it handle awesome, but ride exquisitely.

-Body-color, old school AMG-esque badging and grille.

-replace dual sunroofs with full-size glass roof, with active tint.

-LED taillights, similar pattern to stock.

-1,400+ Watt sound system, but looks OEM.

-Infotainment setup from 2016 E63 AMG.

-Licence plate that reads MYSTIKL.)

pip bip - choose Corrour > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 05:08

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$100k on one car?

easy , Chevy SS / Holden Commodore.

yitznewton > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 09:22

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993 Carrera S (I think; I’ve never driven one)

Midnight Blue, though

BaconSandwich is tasty. > DrScientist 12/08/2015 at 10:12

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I really should read up on my Porsches. I don’t really know all the number.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 10:28

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Considering I’m about to be a dad and will eventually need a dad mobile. I’ll go with a brand new Mercedes GLE 63 AMG. $99,950.00.

DrScientist > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/08/2015 at 12:30

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its just about as confusing as explaining the position players in cricket.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > DrScientist 12/08/2015 at 12:53

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Is the 997 the one with the slightly different shaped headlights that everyone seemed to freak out about?

DrScientist > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/08/2015 at 13:36

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the 997 is when the design returned to round/oval.

the 996 had the funny headlights that were an homage to the 1-2 overall finish at lemans.

as the 996 was the first water cooled 911 (but had those lights), and the 991 (which came after the 997) introduced electric steering and became arguably huge, many think the 997 is the best modern driver’s 911.

of course all of this is subjective. they’re all great cars. :)

TheJMan92 > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 17:32

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All I want right now is a manual Audi R8, the last gen. So beautiful. I’d daily that thing and use the remaining ~20K for maintenance. Heck, I’ll take an auto even, just gimme an R8.

CaptDale - is secretly British > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 17:39

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I love his more subtle work!

SVTyler > pip bip - choose Corrour 12/08/2015 at 19:44

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How much does one of those run in Aus? Could have a hell of a time spending the rest at Walkinshaw.

SVTyler > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/08/2015 at 19:45

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That’s a hell of a car.

twinturbobmw > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 20:43

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If I still had to be somewhat practical and drive long distances, I would go for an Aston V8 Vantage. Sporty, incredible sounding, luxurious and enough power to have fun. But if practicality wasn’t a factor, I’d do either a 997 GT3 or RWB.

SVTyler > twinturbobmw 12/08/2015 at 20:45

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You can get a 997 GT3 for 100k? Shit, might as well not even need the RWB

twinturbobmw > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 20:54

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A lot of the lower mileage prestige ones are over 100k but you can still find nice examples for around 90-100k.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > SVTyler 12/08/2015 at 22:35

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thank you. as you can see, I’ve thought about it

pip bip - choose Corrour > SVTyler 12/09/2015 at 01:30

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$60-65K