What would you buy with your initial budget, if maintenance/reliability was not a factor?

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 12/04/2016 at 00:24 • Filed to: fantasy land

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I don’t care what it is. A used Panamera, a new S-class, or a 1986 Cavalier. What is your FIRST choice within your potential budget, given that it wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to maintain?

Also, no need to explain your “budget” — what your can afford, what you’re willing to afford, what you can “technically” afford — I AM NOT HERE TO JUDGE.

I’ll start things off:

Option 1: BJ73 LHD

Option 2: used A7

What say you?

Amoore100 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:32

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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5848055368.html

For <$3K how could you not?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Amoore100 12/04/2016 at 00:33

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Dat ridiculously large analog clock though...

derf > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:34

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987 Boxster or Cayman.

Amoore100 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:34

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Had two 740s. Can confirm it was the only gauge that ever worked in the cluster.

Baskingshark > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:36

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Here are a couple of my favorites saved on my BRZO app that cost roughly the same as the one I have on order.

The 911 is an LS swap done by Renegade Hybrids in Las Vegas too. It’s probably a blast to drive.

The Alfa is just pure Italian coolness

Bargain basement is a MKI GTI

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:36

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E39 M5 or E38 750i Sport

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:37

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I’m throwing a budget out the window for mine.

An old Mercedes Benz 600 pullman:

Then roll up to a private air port in the pullman driven by my chaffer, then take off in my Bell 206 Jet Ranger:

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:40

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Hmmm... a car within my budget where the maintenance and reliability is magically taken car of and paid for... alrighty... then THIS is my choice - A Dino 246GT:

It... uhhh... needs a little bit of maintenance...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/04/2016 at 00:41

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YOU ARE CHEATING BUT I RESPECT THAT

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:44

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This damn thing has been sitting on my local CL for a while now. I’ve almost picked up the phone several times, because I do have $1800 to blow on a car. I don’t have the budget it would take to keep such a rare old thing that doesn’t share many parts with other vehicles and has a reputation for eating transmissions. Also it needs to be repainted badly. But damn if it were a bit more reliable of a car I’d be all over it.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5872472783.html

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 00:50

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Lotus eclat, Lancia beta, pushrod swapped 60s-80s Rolls-Royce or Jaguar, BMW e9, beetle-based ratrod, or 80s Maserati. Maybe even a track focused Alfa. holy Jesus I want one so bad. if I didn’t need a DD (or had the focus to finish other projects) I would totally sell my e24 and begin a restomod project.

BMW could use less stance, but you get the point.

BIGBLOCK472 - wide and bizarre > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 01:01

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My brain says Ridgeline. My heart says Ram 2500 Cummins... crew cab with 8' bed. My heart and brain can agree on Tundra Platinum.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 12/04/2016 at 01:01

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There was one just like this that I considered for a while. I like the svx but I don’t often hear good things about them. It’s probably for the best that I never inquired.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 12/04/2016 at 01:03

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Buy it, do it for Oppo. Be a good wise man.

RallyWrench > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 01:06

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Alfa Romeo GTV6, a rough but mechanically strong one.

‘63, 4, or 5 Ford Galaxie 500 2-door, also less than perfect cosmetically but with good mechanicals.

BMW E3 Bavaria, same deal.

Can’t afford properly nice versions of anything I like, so rough ones it is.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 01:07

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Option 1:

Option 2:

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 01:11

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I can’t focus

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 12/04/2016 at 01:12

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We’ll see if it’s still there if my wallet isn’t empty after buying Christmas presents.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 12/04/2016 at 01:14

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Give everyone chewing gum this year.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 01:37

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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=79821&modelCode1=GRANSPORT&showcaseOwnerId=0&mmt=%5BMAS%5BGRANSPORT%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&showcaseListingId=0&startYear=1981&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&makeCode1=MAS&firstRecord=0&endYear=2017&searchRadius=0&listingId=435523060&Log=0

I would pick up a 2005ish Maserati Gransport with a manual. If I wanted to have a car payment, I could swing a 25-30k car. Despite having turned wrenches for a living in the past, I don’t think I could afford to actually drive a Maserati. The parts cost would eat me alive and leave me on the shoe leather express at some point. Me replacing the corvette with a 996 in the next year or two is more likely.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 02:07

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My entire cars.com favorites list is currently comprised of cars that are *technically* within my likely budget for my next car but are in no way affordable to run. Highlights include:

I like cheap lux and I cannot lie. All of these very close to the same price as a new base-level Camry.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/04/2016 at 02:08

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The Phaeton is a little on the nose, but the true prize here is admittedly the CLS.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 02:11

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I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it. A lot of people think the first gen CLS has aged horribly, bu I just think that’s because most of them haven’t been well looked after. A properly cared for example like that is a graceful machine.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/04/2016 at 02:13

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IMO, you take the rear of the 1st gen, and slap on the face of the 2nd gen, you have the perfect looking Mercedes, even with the “jellybean” arch in the center.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > gmctavish needs more space 12/04/2016 at 02:16

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This list is good

RallyWrench > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/04/2016 at 02:46

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I have to admit, I dig their look, and they’re not bad mechanically. The outward visibility sucks though. The facelifted and second gen CLSs don’t have that kind of dramatic style at all, they ruined it.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 12/04/2016 at 02:52

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That hot rod is amazing!!

slipperysallylikespenguins > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 02:55

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I’m currently interested in an RX3. A basic one should be in my budget.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > slipperysallylikespenguins 12/04/2016 at 02:56

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Isn’t it though? I want one bad. front engine, v8, sidepipes, knock off wheels, lightweight-bare metal body, what’s not to love?

Birddog > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 03:24

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My tastes are a bit odd.

I’d love a “Bullnose” 1980-85 F350 Crew Cab, 4x4 long bed. Swap in a modern diesel and it’s perfect.

Had to eliminate the other three choices because they would have killed my budget, my 401K and half of my future pension. I need to dream smaller anyway.

So here are the alternatives.

1G F150 Lightning.

Thunderbird Super Coupe. Preferably a 1995 with a 5 speed but any with solid rocker panels and a running engine will do.

gmctavish needs more space > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 12/04/2016 at 03:39

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Yeah but manual swaps are within reason on those things....

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 03:41

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Dis.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bentley/turbo-r/1880597.html

gmctavish needs more space > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 12/04/2016 at 03:49

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SWB M-Sport E38s look amazing.

I badly want this one

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/5856755490.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 03:57

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What I’m considering ATM. Some thing fun with four seats in the 8-10k range. A Low mileage RSX Type S or of a bit over bigpdget and go with a Mazdaspeed3.

Ooor spend the same money on a ZZW30 MR-2 Spyder, and Buick Roadmaster wagon.

Wait I’ve done this all wrong. I’m still thinks to practically. If cost of ownership and reliability are really out the window, but I still have to stay with my budget, than I’ll go Triumph TR-6 and a E39 540i

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/04/2016 at 03:58

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Go Cadillac

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > BIGBLOCK472 - wide and bizarre 12/04/2016 at 04:00

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I think you’re exactly where 90% of the truck buying public are at.

Frenchlicker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 09:09

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A cheap Cessna 172, like low end of the spectrum.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 09:42

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986 Boxster. They’re getting DANGEROUSLY cheap.

TheJWT > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 09:51

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BIGBLOCK472 - wide and bizarre > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/04/2016 at 09:52

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...whether they want to admit it or not.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > gmctavish needs more space 12/04/2016 at 10:09

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The wheels on that RX7 are perfect.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/04/2016 at 11:22

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It’s the most sensible on this list.

wiffleballtony > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 11:53

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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/04/2016 at 14:52

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Without a doubt:

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/5896336152.html

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 12/04/2016 at 15:41

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Oh man that thing is niiiiice

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/04/2016 at 18:05

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And, next to the Jag, the prettiest.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/05/2016 at 13:50

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Probably this: CPO 2014 Audi RS7 .

Or maybe a 997 Porsche 911 Targa 4S with a manual.