Real Garage: $32,000 Budget

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
07/06/2016 at 22:03 • Filed to: Dream Garage

Since the average new car purchase in the US is right at $32k, I would love to know what you would purchase for the same price as a brand new 2016 Nissan Quest SV. No rules tonight. You don’t need to come near the budget cap. You can even add to your existing garage if you want. Simple curiosity on my end. Let’s see what you got and as always, enjoy yo’selves!

DISCUSSION (38)

scoob > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:08

This E90.

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UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:10

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If I could find a decent enough deal, I’d bet that an exhaust/tune/clutch/maybe wheels would put it right around $32k

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:11

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2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring (AWD) with the Tech Package, MSRP $31,925. One of the leading contenders to get my dieselgate dollars to replace my JSW TDI.

Steve in Manhattan > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:12

Nicest Boxster 6M I could find ....

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:12

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Dusty Ventures > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:13

Since there’s no rules, here are the three possible routes I’d go:

1. Buy a new BRZ to become my daily. I’ve already been thinking about picking a used one up. I love my Outback and intend to hold onto her, but she’s a thirsty girly. I’d daily the BRZ and use the Outback for road trips and winters.

2. Wait a year or two and pounce on a CPO Focus RS

3. FA20T swap the Outback (because no rules). Engine and six speed out of the current WRX, paint it World Rally Blue if there’s enough left over.

LongbowMkII > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:13

Hmmm 86 or Miata...

Or maybe Fiata...

A new Colorado could be useful...

The new camaro is nice....

Or a WRX with some mod money....

I’ll be in my bunk.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:13

Of course you give a challenge with no restrictions other than the price the same night that my Wi-Fi goes down. I can’t even begin to fully exploit this Challenge on my phone.

LongbowMkII > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:17

Wait wait wait. Any car!?!?

DB7.

I'll save up for maintenance.... Later.

E90M3 > scoob
07/06/2016 at 22:17

That car doesn’t get 20 mpg on the highway

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:18

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XV Crosstrek, the accessory is the block heater, because Canada.

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This Jag.

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And this Solara.

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CB > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:18

Well, the Globe and Mail says that the average lease is $490 a month, or $570 a month for financing in Canada . With that, well...

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I’ll take a 2017 Fusion Sport for $480 a month at 2.49% for 60 months at full price, no money down. Could possibly be cheaper with some negotiation. Seems like a sweet deal for me! Although odds are I’d probably end up going for something cheaper and more reasonable, like a Mazda 3 Sport GT for $376 a month for 48 months. Both prices before taxes.

(Screw your rules, I’m not American)

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:19

I’d want a WRX - where I am this would be a capable car all year round. I don’t really like the fact that it’s really large for a WRX (I really liked those older, smaller coupes that they had back in the day) but given that I’m going on longer trips with others more often, the larger size may not be such a bad thing.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:22

Something beige.

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(In person this color is so awesome it hurts. Toyota’s configurator makes it look metallic. It is not metallic...)

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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:22

$32k USD = $41.5CAD.

This 2016 Mercedes Benz B250. 2L Turbo (208hp@5500rpm/258lb-ft@ 1200rpm), AWD, 7spd DCT. $39,195.

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The paint/interior combo is A+.

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:24

Keep my S10 as a “beater” because it’s not even close to having the age/mileage to be a hindrance.

Buy a Cruze LT RS for $26k, make daily driver.

Use remaining $6k to buy back my M3 from the guy who bought it at a profit to him. Have my baby back as a weekend/tinker toy.

Ssfancyfresh > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:25

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/ctd/564828…

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/567038…

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/564042…

Assuming I’ve got a bit of room to haggle, these be my choices.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:25

New (demo because cheaper) Colorado, base base BASE 2.5L version, lower, add LS7 and 6-speed manual.

Ssfancyfresh > Ssfancyfresh
07/06/2016 at 22:28

For those not willing to click the links, I've got a 2011 Cruze Eco (manny tranny), a 2007 boxster with a ton of miles, and an old ass Ducati Monster.

Spridget > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:31

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$13k

Diverging from Citroen for a moment:

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$WayTooMuchk

or this

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$11k

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$19k

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Spend the extra $20k on a baja conversion

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Help, I’m being eaten alive by TheSamba

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Bad ideas could be made for $32k

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As good as it gets, hopefully for less than $12k

Back to Citroen:

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$16.5k

or this:

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I couldn’t have all of these, only a combination of two or three.

Milky > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:32

That was easy!

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The Crossfire isn’t worth much anyways so I’d keep that for when it snows.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:32

Keep my current fleet, spend $32,000 on driveway widening and expanded garage for future use.

Milky > Ssfancyfresh
07/06/2016 at 22:33

I could get a Boxster for the same price as an S2k!?

No Milky. You drive too much and need something reliable.

Damn you’re right.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:43

Starting off with a new 3 hatch for a DD. Grey, manual, a few options but not too many. Then I'd head off to Japan to find a decent, freshly importable 4th gen Prelude with an H22, LSD, 2WS, sunroof delete, and no other options. I'd spend the rest of the budget on go-fast mods for the Prelude.

aquila121 > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 22:49

First, I’d spend 12k to finish/fix my AE86 drift car (Project Riceball), then search for a nice trailer and a beater pickup to tow my fun cars on said trailer. Keep the Prelude autocross/track car as-is, fix the a/c and busted window in my DD Integra. Profit.

GE90man > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 23:20

slightly used 2013-2016 audi a4 or a5

Die-Trying > Wobbles the Mind
07/06/2016 at 23:26

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Selling my 1969 Cuda. Asking $3,800 obo. I would like to sell by this weekend. It is an all original matching numbers cuda with a 318 engine. All Original. It was a school teachers car. White interior with bucket seats. Complete car. Engine turns on, new tires, all lights work. Doesn’t need much to run. It was running until parked. Body style is notchback. Not a convertible, don’t be confused with the white roof. Car needs trunk patched. rest of body is solid. Please call with questions. This is a great project car and is worth a lot of money when finished. Its a rare mopar. I have posted some pictures of it now and the last 3 pictures are of how it could look when finished. Sorry for the quality of the pictures. I will have more taken and can send them out to those interested. I can be reached by phone or email.

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63 impala 2dr as is no title i repeat no title 2000 o.b.o call jacob
show contact info
willing to trade

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1964 biscayne 4dr! All original car! Runs and drives great 283 with three on the colum! Call Russell

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Selling my project bel air. Has a clean Texas title.. has great patina and interior. No engine or trans, will throw in a 62 impala wagon with motor and trans to use as a parts car..any questions feel free to ask..

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Nice two door Biscayne, Original Chevy 283 with powerglide. Complete car. Split bench seat.
Car does not run. Need floor boards.

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Call for more info. Car is titled. 1964 2dr willing to trade for a running vehicle or motorcycle.
Text me the picture of your offer.
Or 2500$ cash.

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Body is on the frame and is going together rather nice, but fenders and hood are not mounted yet as seen in pictures. Price is going to go up as I put it together. Rolling chassis has been wrapped and completely rebuilt. Needs bodywork done. I have everything to put this car together, even have paint, tons of new parts, chrome 16" wheels, original 283 motor that needs rebuilt, includes Edelbrock intake and Quadrajet carb. Only needs tranny, bumpers and drive shaft. Car has title. Just need to put it together

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62 impala.
Needs restoration

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1963 Bel Air with 327 running engine power glide trans. Cash only no payments!!! NO B.S. any other info ill text you back or call you. No over the internet sales , in person cash only.DO not need 3rd party seller either do not contact me for that !!!! 4door

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Up for sale is 1964 Chevy BELAIR it is a project.am asking $3000 obo body work is done ready for paint needs upholstery All doors open and close like they should all windows go up and down like they should. Doors windows are show room quality windshield is cracked rear window has a couple of scratches very minor. The car runs and drives great.has original radio that works the car is a project but does run and driv

........and thats in around $30,300 leaving a couple of dollars for registration and parts. give me a chance, and i can build a junkyard.... and at least 1 clean car.

scoob > E90M3
07/06/2016 at 23:50

Neither does our current car!

Amoore100 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/06/2016 at 23:57

Except you’d still end up with a B Class ;)

No offense, but I would go CPO E Class for this kind of cash.

RallyWrench > Wobbles the Mind
07/07/2016 at 00:06

VW T3 (Vanagon) Doka Syncro and use the rest for Lancia parts.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind
07/07/2016 at 00:37

First of we’ve got a car most Americas can afford. A 1995 Del Sol, with 238,000 miles, it has just one rust hole, and the seller says it does not burn, or leak oil! 1,100 dollars.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/563704…

Then a brown 04 LS430, with just 95,000 miles, and it looks minty fresh. 12,500

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/564825…

this BLLLACK 1987 Chrysler Conquest! 3,850

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/563576…

2005 F-350, diesel, manual, crew cab, 4x4. 13,995

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/ctd/5668929847…

Total 31,445. We’ve got, two toys, a luxury sedan, and a work truck. What more could you need.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Dusty Ventures
07/07/2016 at 00:55

Honestly, if you are/were considering a BRZ I’d say go for it now. The older models can be negotiated down quite a lot with the new refreshes coming out and the fact that barely any folks in the US are buying them.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
07/07/2016 at 01:30

Yeah the configureator makes it look like some awful champagne color you'd see on a 90s ES300.