QOTN: Base Model

"CB" (jrcb) 02/06/2017 at 19:48 • Filed to: None

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Simple question: you can have any car under $70k USD/$91k CAD, but it can only be the base model. Want an M3? Shame, that’s a 3-series, you get a 320i. GT350? Nope, you get the V6 Fastback. No options either, just the bare bones model. So, what’s your choice?

Under_Score > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:51

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Honda Fit. You get a ton of features like a backup camera already.

Racin'Jason001 > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:53

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Honda CR-Z. Always.

CB > Under_Score 02/06/2017 at 19:53

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Not a bad choice. I dig the Fit. Rode in one a few times, didn’t seem like a terrible place to be.

DylanToback > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:54

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Porsche Cayman or an Alfa 4C.

Now that I think about it, an F-Type wouldn’t be a bad pick either.

interstate366, now In The Industry > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:54

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Cayman. I can still option it over $100k, right?

bhtooefr > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:54

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Tesla Model S 60. $65,000 after tax credit.

I just wish I could get the Subzero Weather Package, but nope. Could probably swap heated seats, the heated steering wheel, the washer fluid heaters, and the wiper blade defrosters in from a crashed car after the purchase (which, you can also enable a bunch of features after purchase, too).

CB > interstate366, now In The Industry 02/06/2017 at 19:55

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Nope. No options.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > bhtooefr 02/06/2017 at 19:57

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But its not the D

interstate366, now In The Industry > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:57

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I’ll still take it. Even if the glorious flat 6 sound is gone.

TahoeSTi > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:58

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WRX It’s the new base model since the split from Impreza’s.

jkm7680 > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:58

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Macan

chaozbandit > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:58

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Q50.

CB > TahoeSTi 02/06/2017 at 19:58

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Technically correct, the best kind of correct.

djmt1 > CB 02/06/2017 at 19:58

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Jaguar F Type V6 Manual Coupe $61,000

misfitmascots > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:06

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Chevy SS

Honeybunchesofgoats > djmt1 02/06/2017 at 20:08

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My answer. You get a star because you saved me from double checking the MSRP.

Chariotoflove > djmt1 02/06/2017 at 20:08

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This is the correct answer.

Chariotoflove > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:10

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Isn’t the answer supposed to always be Miata? Most of the fun in the base model, same engine, and the options don’t really add much anyway.

InFierority Complex > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:13

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124 Spider Classica.

BRZ Premium

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > djmt1 02/06/2017 at 20:15

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This is one of the few acceptable answers.

theloudmouth > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:17

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What does a base F-Type manual start at?

Phatboyphil > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:19

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Corevette. If that busts the price limit (I don’t think it does) then Civic.

djmt1 > theloudmouth 02/06/2017 at 20:21

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http://oppositelock.kinja.com/jaguar-v6-manual-coupe-61-000-1792066024

bhtooefr > Phatboyphil 02/06/2017 at 20:24

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$55,450 base model.

The Compromiser > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:38

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Lincoln Continental. Base model still kicks it. I can live without reclining rears

DeLM > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:40

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Miata RF with the louver treatment, some light mods, tires, suspension and brakes, intake, exhaust. spend the rest of the $$ on trackdays.

feather-throttle-not-hair > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:41

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I mean....C7. This has to be the fastest answer right?

C7 Vette is fast and base model.

CB > DeLM 02/06/2017 at 20:45

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Nope. Base model. No mods. No options.

gmctavish needs more space > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:47

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The F-Type wins, I can’t think of a better answer

LongbowMkII > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:47

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F-type is a good answer, but I’ll offer this for a second option:

Audi A7, comes in at $68,800.

Even the base 3.0 should provide enough luxury and power to satisfy most. Plus it looks great even in base form(which may be this one, don’t know packages)

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:47

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The correct answer is the Tesla Model S. Starts at $68k with over 300hp

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > LongbowMkII 02/06/2017 at 20:48

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Ah crud, I forgot about Audi! You win, I’d buy that every day of the week

DeLM > CB 02/06/2017 at 20:58

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still take a base model and go do track days. lol

camarov6rs > CB 02/06/2017 at 21:06

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If he can do WRX by technicality then I’m choosing the Golf R! According to VW website the R is listed as a different model from the rest.

promoted by the color red > CB 02/06/2017 at 21:25

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Chevy SS.

TahoeSTi > camarov6rs 02/06/2017 at 21:41

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there’s no impreza in the WRX name.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > CB 02/06/2017 at 21:53

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The only logical answer:

$55k and more than worth every penny.

wkiernan > djmt1 02/06/2017 at 22:10

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I was going to say “Cayman” but wow, you’re right. I’ll take the 340 HP base convertible in black. Damn, didn’t know I wanted this car that much; it’s perfect. If the generous guy who’s going to give me this car absolutely for free (that’s CB , right? you’re the best ) interprets the rules so that the base model must be the hardtop (which is, after all, $4000 cheaper) I will take it in white instead, and gratefully exclaim “thank you very much, CB! ”

hike > CB 02/06/2017 at 22:16

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Corvette. V8? Check. 7 speed manual? That’ll do. Targa top? Sold!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > CB 02/06/2017 at 22:16

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Base S-Class, coming in a $96K

https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/model/class-S/model-S550V

CB > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2017 at 22:30

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Nope. Over the price range.

wkiernan > bhtooefr 02/06/2017 at 22:32

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Yeah, that’s insane. The base model has 450 HP. I’d have to budget a few thousand bucks extra to go to race car driving school to learn how to drive a car with a power-to-weight ratio like that.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > CB 02/06/2017 at 22:52

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oops, thought it was $100k. In that case M-B CLS I guess

TheNeonDriver - Now with More BMW! > CB 02/06/2017 at 22:57

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Sedan: Hyundai Genesis Base. ~$85,000 CAD

Coupe: Inifniti Q60 2.0t - ~$54,000 CAD

Sport: Chevy Corvette 1LE- ~$68,000 CAD

SUV: Porsche Cayenne BASE OF THE BASE~$70,000 CAD.

I think those are all reasonable cars when spec’d out at their base end.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 02/06/2017 at 22:59

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Well that’s easy. A base iM 6-speed. It’s effectively an option-less vehicle to begin with.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > CB 02/06/2017 at 23:12

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Manual transmission work truck with decent equipment and a 1400 lb payload rating for $21k? Yes, please.

camarov6rs > TahoeSTi 02/06/2017 at 23:55

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His rules seem to allow it. If not then the GTI

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > CB 02/07/2017 at 00:23

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I’ll take a 718 Cayman, please.

Audistein > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/07/2017 at 02:41

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The base S-class with no options doesn’t actually exist in the US/Canada. The $4500 “Premium Package” is actually standard on inventory and I don’t think you can even order a car without it. Real base price is actually $101,100. Merc is basically lying with that $96.6k figure.

Additionally the $2500 driver assistance pack add so many features that it should basically be standard. A S-Class without that is a extremely sad proposition too. Very rare to see a W222 without it anyway.

Also it looks pretty lame on those 18" wheels so you’ll want to budget $1500 for some 19s or $2k for some 20s.

The base leather also leaves a fair bit to be desired so you’ll need another $2300 for the nappa leather upgrade.

All in, the minimum acceptable S-Class is really more like $107,000 after delivery fee. That’s not even getting into features that are standard on other cars like HUD, heated steering wheel, etc. as well as then adding luxury features to the rear seats.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Audistein 02/07/2017 at 09:49

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“minimum acceptable”

I know what you’re saying, but I’d accept any S-Class

TahoeSTi > camarov6rs 02/07/2017 at 10:14

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Jetta GTI or Golf GTI?...neither are base models. http://www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-wrx-to-go-its-own-way/

This is why the WRX works its no longer under the impreza model.

camarov6rs > TahoeSTi 02/07/2017 at 10:21

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Fine I’ll give you this one...this time.