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"CAcoalminer" (CAcoalminer) 01/31/2015 at 13:00 • Filed to: None

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Last week, we had an excellent post about what our !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! would include and that got me thinking about a new question. If given a budget of $3 million, how you spend it? Would you spend it all on one very special car or spread it out among many? Would you buy all classics, all modern, or a combination of the two? Would you be loyal to one or a few brands or have a wide variety? Here are some cars to get you thinking:

2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition- $499,900

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2006 Ford GTX1- $374,990

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2014 McLaren P1- $2,000,000

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1996 Porsche 911 GT2- $904,069

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2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- $299,990

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2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS- $189,991

http://www.porscheofnorthhouston.com/web/used/Porsc…

2014 Pagani Huayra- $2,154,376

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2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition- $76,895

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfa-Romeo…

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S- $699,950

http://www.prestigeimports.com/web/used/Merce…

1961 Plymouth Suburban Sport- $36,900

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventor…

1964 Alfa Romeo TZ1

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My find of the day:

1989 Ferrari F40 LM

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/ferrari…

scoob > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:00

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I would buy tons of cars: old and new, auto and manual, slow and fast, big and small, etc.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:06

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As big of a variety as I could get

djmt1 > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:18

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Rather than blowing the money all in one go I would buy a car and then replace it with a new car every 6-12 months to match my fancy. This way I don't just have a bunch sitting in a garage gathering dust and I get to try a bunch of different cars.

$kaycog > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:20

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I would be loyal to one brand......... I think . That's a lot of money. I would start off with a Ford GT40 and a Ford GT. I really like the Fords of the 50's and 60's, so I'd have a bunch of them............T-Birds, Mustangs and even an Edsel. I'd probably have a tough time spending $3 million.

#Ms.FordFan

revrseat70 > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:21

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Eagle E-Type .7 mill , Singer 911 .35 mill , Carrera GT .6 mill , 458 Speciale .4 mill, 911 GT3 RS .2 mill, Tesla P85D .12 mill, then use the last .6 mill for a really nice SUV for the wife and a project/track car and paying someone to upkeep all the cars besides the project cars I want to work on myself.

CAcoalminer > djmt1 01/31/2015 at 13:22

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That's a very sensible plan.

CAcoalminer > $kaycog 01/31/2015 at 13:23

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I would expect nothing less out of you.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:24

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Interesting question....Also, I've never seen a TZ1 in that color. Fantastic.

Alfa GTAm, I'd estimate they're around $100k nowadays for a car in the above condition.

Of course I'd import an M600. I think they're on the Show & Display exception list, but I'm not too sure. A LHD example would set me back around $500k everything considered.

I've very recently started to lust for a Series Land Rover quite badly, so it's on this list as well. A sorted restored example should be around $40k.

Since the Series Rover won't be able to tow much (or go over 65mph), I'll need a car that can do both. Also I'd get the LWB just in case I need to sleep in it. Around $120k I think?

Spec Miata w/ trailer, around $20k.

Fiesta rally car. Around $70k.

And I'd use the rest of the money to buy many acres of land somewhere in upstate NY, and make a small rally stage for shakedowns.

Or I'd just spend it all on a Huayra, and use the rest to convince Horacio to put a manual in it.

CAcoalminer > revrseat70 01/31/2015 at 13:25

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Very nice selections.

$kaycog > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:25

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#AlsoMs.Predictable

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 13:28

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Great list.

I didn't realize you were into old Land Rovers now. When did this occur?

CAcoalminer > $kaycog 01/31/2015 at 13:28

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That's why we love you.

PushToStart > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:34

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I wouldn't spend it all on one car, it'd probably be just a few cars in various different price points.

With $3 Million I'd probably pick

Ferrari F40

Ferrari F12

Ford GT

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Ferrari F430 (with gated manual)

Ferrari 512 TR

Porsche Cayman GTS

Ariel Atom (or maybe a Caterham)

Some kind of hot hatch (VW Golf R, Focus RS, STI (if they ever make it a hatchback again...))

That should be pretty close to $3M, I don't think I went over.

CAcoalminer > PushToStart 01/31/2015 at 13:41

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Very nice selections and, no, you didn't go over.

$kaycog > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:42

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Aw, shucks. *blushes*

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:46

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5 2015 Mini Countrymen JCWs (40K each)

Lamborghini Aventador in Verde Mantis

2015 BMW S1k RR

CAcoalminer > In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you 01/31/2015 at 13:47

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Very nice. If I may ask though, why so many JCWs?

PushToStart > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:51

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They're all mostly modern (besides the 512 TR and F40) but besides the F12, they'd all be manual transmission cars and would have a more or less "analog" feel.

Not sure how close to $3M that got me, but if I had enough room left, I would throw in some kind of convertible, maybe a new 911 Targa, or if I don't have that much money left, a Lotus Elise.

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:51

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One for DD

One for TRACK DAY BRO

One for Rally

One for Stance

One for "Offroading"

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 13:52

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Also Mr. 458 owns two of the ten expensive cars you listed, I forgot which.

CAcoalminer > PushToStart 01/31/2015 at 13:58

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You can never have enough cars like that.

CAcoalminer > In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you 01/31/2015 at 13:59

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I see. Sounds terrific.

CAcoalminer > In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you 01/31/2015 at 13:59

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Interesting. I've never heard of that fellow.

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:03

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Step 1: move to canada

Step 2: buy old abandoned airport and turn it into a track

step 3: import every generation of nissan skyline

step 4: PROFIT!!!

CAcoalminer > Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man 01/31/2015 at 14:04

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Sounds terrific.

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:05

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I think so, now I just need to move to our great neighbors up north. Then we could have an oppo track day every weekend.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:08

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Like 2 days ago. I didn't realize how attainable they were until recently. They look extremely fun.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:08

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I have no idea what I would do.

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:10

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He's the richest Jalop we know of.

His collection:

Ferrari 458 Speciale

Koenigsegg Agera (not sure which spec)

He did have an order on A FUCKING PORSCHE 918!!!! But, then cancelled it because "it wasn't exciting enough", thus he purchased his Agera which will be the SECOND AGERA EVER IN THE US.

Pagani Huarya

He traded in an MP4-12C for the 458 Speciale.

I think he may have a W222 S600 but I'm not sure.

TopSirloin > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:11

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This was actually much more difficult than I anticipated. It's a mix of classic/new, practical/specialized.. I actually struggled to use the whole $3M without just thinking up million dollar hypercars to chew up space.

I'd start with a Porsche 911 from Singer - $450,000

1970 Nissan GT-R - $60,000

Ferrari 458 Speciale - $285,000

1969 Ford Bronco - $35,000

Mclaren P1 - $1,150,000

2013 Rs4 Avant - $85,000

2014 911 Carerra GTS - $125,000

2013 C63 AMG - just for that sound - $85,000..

Total $2,275000

I decided to save a few hundred thousand for maintenance.. and maybe have enough left over for the new Ford GT when it's released. This was fun.

CAcoalminer > Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man 01/31/2015 at 14:19

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I would sign up for that.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 14:20

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Oh wow. They do look fun.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 14:21

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It is quite a tough situation.

CAcoalminer > In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you 01/31/2015 at 14:22

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Very impressive.

CAcoalminer > TopSirloin 01/31/2015 at 14:23

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I like your taste. The Skyline and Bronco were nice additions.

I'm glad you liked it.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:27

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Do I have to use all of it on cars?

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 14:42

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No. You can use it on anything you want. For instance, some people saved a portion for maintenance, land, and/or buildings.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:51

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Because I'd honestly invest some of that into a house with a large four-car garage with space to work on cars. Cabinets of tools of different varieties. some more invested into some shares or stocks.

After all that's invested, then I can look into cars, only if I have that kind of money; but that now brings me to my current predicament.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 14:57

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I'm glad that you're being logical.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 14:59

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Here's an example I would buy, then get it running and fix NOTHING visual-wise. Just make sure it works and stops and such. Then drive it.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 15:05

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Nice. Also, I love the commentary in the video that you posted.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 15:07

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The one where I crash my car?? Heh, well it was pretty funny.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 15:09

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Oh, no. I was referring to the Land Rover video. Where is this car crash video?

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 15:16

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Well it's not so much a "crash" as it is "driving slowly into a soft, low snowbank then stalling the car."

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/ice-racing-a-b…

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 15:30

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Geez that looks frightening. I think you did quite well considering the circumstances.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 15:36

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It's a very good way to learn how that kind of racing works, that's for sure.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2015 at 15:39

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Indeed.

Supercharged-V8-Jag > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 16:21

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3 million?

A road legal Maserati MC12 Corsa- about $2 million.

McLaren 650S Spider: $300k.

Ferrari F12: $350k?

Porsche Cayman GTS: $75k

Jaguar F-Type Coupe V6S: about $77k

BMW 335i xDrive Sedan M Sport: about $45k

CAcoalminer > Supercharged-V8-Jag 01/31/2015 at 16:32

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I'm surprised people don't talk about the MC12 more often. I think it is an absolutely stunning vehicle.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 17:01

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You see, I got a ride in the newish CTS-V last night. And that automatic was fantastic. The power delivery was so linear and so amazing, you couldn't feel going from 30-95mph like a speeding bullet train on wheels.

This is very conflicting for me. Whether or not I want an automatic or manual next.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 17:18

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That's wonderful to hear. How was the sound?

Personally, I think you should give the automatic a chance. The newer ones are quite good, like you described, and anyone who would ridicule you for picking the auto is just being ridiculous.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 17:31

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The sound was rather subtle. It wasn't loud or shouting in your face. It was noticeable, but not crazy.

Isn't it a DCT? I never checked, but I'd love any car with DCT and paddles.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 17:40

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Interesting. I assume that with an exhaust, that could be cured if desired.

I don't think so. I think it's a torque converter.

revrseat70 > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 17:45

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Your's too. I so desperately wanted to throw in an F40 or 993 GT2 but thought I would get my old car kicks without the old car headache with the first two

CAcoalminer > revrseat70 01/31/2015 at 17:51

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Thanks and that's a very good plan.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 17:55

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I'm not sure what the difference between a torque converter and a DCT Is. :P

Strangely enough, while the exhaust wasn't the most "exotic" or loud, the supercharger whine was excellent, I'm actually not so sure it needs an exhaust.

CAcoalminer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/31/2015 at 18:02

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That's alright. This stuff can confuse me as well.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/tow…

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/dual-clutch-tr…

That's good to hear.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 22:46

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Almost 1 mill for a 911?>????????

What is box happening????/?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 22:46

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Because WWII aeroplane engine sounds

CAcoalminer > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/31/2015 at 22:50

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I was a bit surprised by the price as well.

CAcoalminer > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/31/2015 at 22:51

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Indeed.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > CAcoalminer 01/31/2015 at 22:59

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Because I would call it the "Murder-Disco"

Because I want to Overland in comfort:

Because the wife needs something nice, fast and reliable:

Or:

Now it is time for fast cars:

Can you name it? Because this would be my DD with at least 50k in Dinan and other proper upgrades (AP Racing brakes, etc)

Do you know it yet?

Now for an absurdly fast modern supercar:

Dat 650S in dat blue

And a couple classic sports cars:

The GT3 RS 4.0 is a future classic that wouldn't kill you to drive.

Mark 1 E-Type Jag with the inline 6 from heaven.

The remainder would be spent on land, education, a couple of Chick-Fil-A franchises, a GNC franchise, and a strength and conditioning gym with a physical and emotional therapy clinic attached.

CAcoalminer > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/31/2015 at 23:13

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Awesome choices. I especially love the "Murder-Disco."

It's undoubtedly an E39 M5.

I'm glad you were actually quite practical with your choices.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > CAcoalminer 02/01/2015 at 00:02

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Well, you know "Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity."

Supercharged-V8-Jag > CAcoalminer 02/01/2015 at 00:05

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Especially the Corsa. It's just on another level of insanity compared to a normal MC12..

CAcoalminer > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/01/2015 at 00:08

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See, I've never bought into that saying.

CAcoalminer > Supercharged-V8-Jag 02/01/2015 at 00:09

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Very true.

Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor > CAcoalminer 02/03/2015 at 18:31

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This one's my favorite. Such a ridiculously awesome car, the P1.

CAcoalminer > Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor 02/06/2015 at 16:52

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It is indeed.