As a bit of a palette cleanser 

"CB" (jrcb) 08/29/2017 at 14:12 • Filed to: None

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Post a “reasonable” car you’d buy after winning the lottery. A GT350 has all the practicality of a Mustang while also being rad.

pjhusa > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:14

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M3, m8.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:15

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High end but I would still say reasonable.

benjrblant > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:15

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In all honesty, if I won a yuuuuuge pot o cash, I’d just want to drive something fun and kinda normal. Maybe a brand new WRX or Miata. Something that I’d enjoy but wouldn’t broadcast to the world “Yo, just fell into a ton o cash and I don’t know how to save!”

Plus, with $500m, you could get a new one every 6-12 months for the rest of your life.

functionoverfashion > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:15

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Does this count?

CB > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 08/29/2017 at 14:16

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It has a trunk and seats four. That’s totally reasonable. The only way to be more reasonable with Lexus is to buy a GS F.

CB > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 14:16

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Yes.

djmt1 > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:17

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Then send it to Brabus for all the good times.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:17

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That’s the 2nd car I would buy. And then a LX570.

TheHondaBro > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 08/29/2017 at 14:17

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Counterpoint:

CB > benjrblant 08/29/2017 at 14:17

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Probably the best answer.

RallyWrench > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:18

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I don’t even need a GT350, I just want a dark blue Mustang GT.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > TheHondaBro 08/29/2017 at 14:18

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I love the GS-F but look at the LC500... I’d end up getting both, what am I kidding.

WilliamsSW > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 14:18

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This would absolutely be my first purchase after hitting the jackpot. Then on to the Porsche dealer to sample their wares...

Nibby > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:18

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benjrblant > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:19

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It’s because I’m really just an old man trapped inside a younger person’s body.

TheHondaBro > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 08/29/2017 at 14:19

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They’re both reasonable!

functionoverfashion > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:19

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I’ve said to my wife before, if I won the lottery I’d put an E46 M3 drivetrain into an E46 wagon. I could pay a shop to do it right, and it would be an amazing car that most people wouldn’t notice. Or maybe the same thing but E39 M5 wagon. Or just the AMG wagon I posted already.

CB > RallyWrench 08/29/2017 at 14:19

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I considered this, but the GT350 also comes in dark blue.

WilliamsSW > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:20

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It doesn’t have to be new, does it?

CB > WilliamsSW 08/29/2017 at 14:22

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Nope!

Alfalfa > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:22

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Either dis:

Or dis:

Where have all the lightweights gone? > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:25

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Would this count?

Scary__goongala! > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:26

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Alchemy purple Chevy SS with a manual, if they were still being made.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:27

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*ahem*

Right then.

CaptDale - is secretly British > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:27

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2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Cyber Gray

Chariotoflove > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:27

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I’m ridiculously predictable, but this is reasonable to me. Room for 4, trunk space for groceries, just as good top down or up, fantastic for road trips.

Chariotoflove > benjrblant 08/29/2017 at 14:29

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That’s funny because I’m a 12 year old trapped in a middle aged person’s body, and I still like your answer.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:29

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Because the front is like a muscle car, the back is like a truck.

Because they don’t make comfy sofa’s with wheels and a V8 anymore.

Some sporty lexus to drive when all my other cars are broken.

Just an SS, but make it as racecar as possible.

Chariotoflove > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 08/29/2017 at 14:30

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Somebody has a shrine in his bedroom.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Chariotoflove 08/29/2017 at 14:33

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Driveway. Shrine in the driveway.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:33

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Future next gen S2000 owner > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:37

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Split decision between a 997 and this:

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Scary__goongala! 08/29/2017 at 14:39

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Alchemy Purple wasn’t available on the MY17 SS, but I’ve seen them occasionally pop up used with low miles.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:40

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Probably an XFR-S. If that’s still “reasonable”.

HammerheadFistpunch > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:41

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There are so many projects and cars I’ve always wanted to own. I think I would import an Alteza 200 with the black top and lsd to daily while I have my 80 series restored from frame up.

sony1492 > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:42

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Or a Volvo xc90?(whatever the suv’s called)

Or an ATS V

Milky > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 14:42

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Just saw a new brown E63 wagon and hard the hardest time explaining to my GF why a “grandpa color”(her words) wagon is cool. Until I said “its Ferrari fast”.

Saracen > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:45

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I mean I plan one to acquire one anyway. It would just be happening sooner.

Tapas > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:45

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CPO F-Type R Coupe, fully optioned out with those wheels, that color and a full brown leather interior.

AkursedX > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:46

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This would most certainly be my daily-driver/family hauler.

RutRut > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:47

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Would be perfect do driving to my “cabin” in Northern Michigan where I can neither hear nor see other people. I would also accept a 1st gen with the 6.2.

Tapas > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 14:47

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Only if you option in the rear facing seats in the trunk 

AkursedX > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 14:47

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lol, I posted the same thing, then scrolled down to see you beat me to it. Good choice!

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:49

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2018 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury 3.0TT V6 AWD w/ Active Chassis in Satin Steel Metallic over Cinnamon interior with optional Bose Panaray 34 Speaker sound system. Thought about it quite a bit as you can tell.

Stapleface > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:54

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3rd gen Prelude. A fairly normal car, and one that I am sure lottery winnings could help me afford.

Ssfancyfresh > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:54

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Audi TTS Coupe

Glacier White over Red Interior

Thomas Donohue > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:56

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997 GTS.....or maybe just an S ?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:56

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If I had a big chunk of money the first two cars I’d buy would be a Green first gen NSX, and a brand new King Ranch F-150, with a 6 foot box, because why not be comfy while you tow your camper, or race car trailer. Also I’m a sucker for two tone.

Ssfancyfresh > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 08/29/2017 at 14:58

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I like your answer better than mine. Damn.

promoted by the color red > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:58

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TRD Off-Road edition and not TRD Pro for extra reasonableness.

Milky > CB 08/29/2017 at 14:59

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I don’t like practicality as a pleb, cant see money changing that.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CB 08/29/2017 at 15:01

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Is a 500hp V10, manual, rc/sb truck “Reasonable”?

Dusty Ventures > CB 08/29/2017 at 15:04

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No joke, if I had won this was going to be my first major purchase. After that was going to be a truck and open trailer, complete tear down and rebuild of my OBXT (fresh WRX or STI motor, six speed, STI drivetrain/differentials, black interior instead of current tan, and WRB paint), and fixing up anything and everything wrong with our houses (for eventual sale)

Scary__goongala! > Where have all the lightweights gone? 08/29/2017 at 15:14

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what a shame

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 08/29/2017 at 15:16

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Used GS-F,, and a house with a driveway that could fit either.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > functionoverfashion 08/29/2017 at 15:18

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So essentially this: http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/02/bmw-m3-ultimate-family-wagon/

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > CB 08/29/2017 at 15:22

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Practical and beautiful.

KnowsAboutCars > CB 08/29/2017 at 15:25

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Dusty Ventures > benjrblant 08/29/2017 at 15:39

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This is why I’d get a BRZ. Fun but still normal and common enough to not garner much attention. Aside from a possible desert truck and the historic rally cars I’d collect for my museum/rally ranch there aren’t any six figure cars I think I’d want to buy. I’d want to experience a number of them, but I doubt there are any I’d enjoy regularly enough to make outright ownership worthwhile.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Alfalfa 08/29/2017 at 16:07

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A clean Centurion might be out of range for a reasonable purchase lol.

God I love em though.

jonny11quest > Stapleface 08/29/2017 at 16:07

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I think scratch-off winnings could buy one.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CB 08/29/2017 at 16:08

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Not sure if:

OR:

RallyWrench > CB 08/29/2017 at 16:24

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It does indeed, and it’s incredible, in all honesty I’m not extroverted enough to drive one of those and don’t do track days any more. I just want a big, bad V8 to get on once in awhile and some sexy fenders.

JeepJeremy > RallyWrench 08/29/2017 at 16:29

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Agreed! I want a white one!

Nick Has an Exocet > CB 08/29/2017 at 16:41

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4 doors? Check. Inexpensive base model? Check. 400hp turbocharged 5-cylinder and 0-60 in 4.1s? CHECK.

CB > Nick Has an Exocet 08/29/2017 at 16:43

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I feel like we’ve talked about the RS3 before, so this isn’t a surprising answer from you.

Nick Has an Exocet > CB 08/29/2017 at 17:03

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Haha, it’s on my mind lately. I feel like enthusiasts forget about it.

Evo X and Focus RS are more great examples - though a bit more boy racery.

If it were truly a lottery car, I’d probably go for something imported with the 25 year rule. Like an R32 GTR or Toyota Crown. Most people wouldn’t even bat an eye.

Alfalfa > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/29/2017 at 17:08

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Well in all fairness, I did just compare to a 100k station wagon.

LastFirstMI is my name > CB 08/29/2017 at 19:45

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Step 1. Use majority of lottery winnings to move someplace with mountains where you can buy an RS6. I like Norway, but Switzerland would be cool too.

Step 2. Purchase RS6.

Step 3. Spend remainder on fuel, insurance and Belgian beer.

Stephenson Valve Gear > RallyWrench 08/29/2017 at 19:45

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Do it. Pull the trigger on a blue Mustang GT. Don’t wait until you hit it big. Life is too short.

Signed - A Guy Who Waited Longer Than He Should Have Before Buying a Mustang GT.

RallyWrench > Stephenson Valve Gear 08/29/2017 at 19:53

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Nothing more than a dream for the time being, something to look forward to when I can afford to reward myself. There is no hitting it big at this point in life, I’ve got kids to take care of.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CB 08/29/2017 at 19:57

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Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > CB 08/29/2017 at 21:02

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2nd gen Panamera, any trim really

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > pjhusa 08/29/2017 at 21:57

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U wot?

I’ll see myself out

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Chariotoflove 08/29/2017 at 21:59

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This gives me nightmares of being stranded. Just like my mkiii golf (albeit much more stylishly stranded)

Chariotoflove > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/29/2017 at 22:31

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I don’t know about stranded. I know it’s an Italian car, but it has had 10 years to get sorted. Besides, if I have a problem, I’ll just have my helicopter come out and bring me back to my villa.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Chariotoflove 08/30/2017 at 00:21

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Not just Italian: it’s a Maserati. I suppose you could treat it like an helicopter and go through a “pre-drive” checklist every time you drove it, get annual inspections, and have the engine torn down every 100 hours or so.

Wait, that does sound a lot like owning an Italian car. ;)

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > CB 08/30/2017 at 00:42

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And get the transmission swapped to a Manuel, because fuck tha police. Then do a little engine tune, swap out everything that can be swapped for carbon fiber “within reason” (painted to match the original color of course), and enjoy my little batmobile sleeper (color would have to be black on black).

You can’t tell, but this is a CTS-V that I’ve swapped the front clip on, because a) I think the V grille is less attractive than the normal one and b) because sleeper.

This RX-8 has either a LV3 4.3 liter v6 (a 3/4 LS) with the various bits swapped out for their LS7 equivalents, or aftermarket equivalents where applicable. Or maybe it has a F20. I’m not sure.

Because I have a soft spot for Nazi cars (don’t love the ideology though).

I might buy a home in the UK just so I could own one of these. Or maybe just Canada. Or Mexico?

I love the first gen Viper, and the interiors are crap anyway, so you might as well add a helmet and a roll cage and maybe survive owning it.

I’ve seen these in person, and they’re gorgeous. Mine would need a swap to longitudinal and a Hartley V-8, because I hate reliability! Ok, I’d probably just leave it alone, but this is my pipe dream, ok?

pip bip - choose Corrour > CB 08/30/2017 at 06:41

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Tata Xenon

functionoverfashion > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 08/30/2017 at 09:40

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Wow, so there have been a bunch of E46 M3 wagons made, but that is something else (aside from being an E91). 625hp in a 3 series, holy hell.

The only thing is, it definitely looks like something special, and that’s a good thing, but I’d prefer the more subtle looks of a drivetrain swap without crazy body modifications. But damn, that’s a cool one.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Alfalfa 08/30/2017 at 09:53

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FAIR POINT.

And less flashy.

Win win.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > functionoverfashion 08/30/2017 at 11:37

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That’s for sure. The guy not only swapped the guts of an M3 into it but he added more power. He earns my respect.

I think to you and I it looks like crazy modifications to a wagon but to the rest of the world it’s a station wagon. Especially since he’s swapped the M3 panels on and left them as they were. Although I live in the Bay area where M cars are all over the place so that may be a part of it as well.

Chariotoflove > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/30/2017 at 12:47

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Pshaw!, that’s what I’d have people for. Stop thinking like a poor.

functionoverfashion > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 08/30/2017 at 13:55

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I guess also I’d have ground clearance issues with that one around here. But yeah, he went a little nuts and that’s awesome.

I think if I don’t get another 3-series wagon, I’d get a Volvo XC70 with the T6 and polestar tune, for 325hp with all stock everything. The tune is even offered by dealers, so it’s not even sketchy aftermarket stuff.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Chariotoflove 08/30/2017 at 14:14

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Right you are. Apologies, it is so hard thinking like a wealthy man. Fuck-you wealth is such a burden....

Chariotoflove > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/30/2017 at 14:15

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I’m sure it is. But I’d work out extra in my custom gym to be able to bear it.