"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/13/2016 at 22:37 • Filed to: Dream Garage
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/13/2016 at 22:37 • Filed to: Dream Garage | 0
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First, figure out the original MSRP of your current vehicle (or what you would estimate it to have been). Then subtract from that original MSRP what you actually paid for the vehicle. That is your budget and it is to be used for replacing that vehicle with ONE model from the SAME Automaker (not necessarily the same brand!)
Feel free to do this with every vehicle you currently own. NO ADJUSTING FOR INFLATION!
Example 1: 2006 Kia Amanti
(MSRP $27,995) - (Paid $7,500) = (Budget $20,495)
One more example for you using my other vehicle.
Example 2: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X
(MSRP $32,000) - (Paid $21,987) = (Budget $10,013)
So I would have $20,495 to spend on any Kia or Hyundai in Example 1, and $10,013 to spend on any Jeep or Chrysler product in Example 2. Basically causing the vehicles to trade places!
This should be fun because so many Opponauts have new cars! Everyone with an old car gets a newer one, while everyone with a newer car gets an older one! If you have both, then it’s like your own garage is flipping around.
I’m off to bed. Have fun and good night Oppo!
DKerstan
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 22:50 |
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Current Car: 2010 Ford Fusion MSRP $24,665 - $9,500 = $15,165
Would be able to trade for a manual Fiesta SE w/ black appearance package for $14,999
Could be worse!
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 22:51 |
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Where do you find original MSRP
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Wobbles the Mind
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/13/2016 at 22:59 |
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See if this helps, use the “research” section which should be the first thing you see: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos
Otherwise you’ll have to track down a CarandDriver, go through a full KBB evaluation, or just get lucky with Google.
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DKerstan
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/13/2016 at 22:59 |
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I looked it up on cars.com. or just google “your car” msrp
interstate366, now In The Industry
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:00 |
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2001 Honda Prelude, according to Edmund’s, had an MSRP of $23,600. I paid $800 for mine (blown engine). Gives me a budget of $22,800 for a Honda or Acura. Since an NSX is out of range, I’ll go with an AP2 S2K.
shop-teacher
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:00 |
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My ‘94 Buick Roadmaster wagon MSRP $26k -$1700 = $24,300
I think I’d buy a very nice Buick Grand National ... and probably another Roadmaster, but with less rust and working AC.
MUSASHI66
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:01 |
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$27k for my Abarth GQ, paid $15k, so $12k left for a FCA vehicle. I could pick up a 2012-2013 Abarth hatchback for that. Maybe a high mileage 300 SRT or Magnum SRT, or a crappy old Wrangler.
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MUSASHI66
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/13/2016 at 23:01 |
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Autos.msn.com for example
Birddog
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:03 |
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1995 F150 XLT Extended Cab 4x4
MSRP $22,430
Paid $800
Hmm.. $21,630 for a newer Ford?
I’d go older. $15k gets me this 40,000 mile 1993 SVT Lightning.
e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:18 |
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2004 ZHP, MSRP 45k, bought for 11k. Looks like I’m getting a nicely optioned JCW Cooper S or a stripper 228i.
dogisbadob
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:20 |
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1996 Infiniti I30
original MSRP: $29900
price paid $500
That leaves $29400 to work with.
Too bad there’s no cheap Infiniti for under 30k anymore, no G20/Primera equivalent, no Q20 (in today’s Infiniti model-name-speak), which is what I’d rather have than a hard-to-work-on transverse V6.
The Juke is only available with a manual transmission on the MOST EXPENSIVE version, and then you can’t get a sunroof. No yellow stinger SV with a manual, either. FUCK YOU NISSAN.
I’d have to go up to Canada and get a yellow Juke SV with the manual transmission.
Canadians can also get a Sentra SV with a sunroof and manual (again, down here it requires an automatic).
And all of these combos are possible even with higher Canadian prices and no currency adjustment.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:21 |
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At least it would be a one-owner low-miles example!
Die-Trying
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:33 |
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original msrp $6012 .......paid $500
Amoore100
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:39 |
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Our Volvo Fleet:
‘05 V50 2.4i MSRP $25,990 - $4,500 = $21,490
‘01 V70 T5 MSRP $34,250 - $3,500 = $30,750
$21,490 + $30,750 = $52,240
Just enough combined for a new S90 T5 FWD in Magic Blue Metallic with the 19-in. 5 triple spoke wheels and Climate Pack + HID.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
The Ody:
‘05 EX-L MSRP $30,495 - $28,000 = $2,495
I’ve always wanted this Ascot 2.0Si on Goo-Net. 250K yen, 77K km, pristine condition, and 4WS! Only problem is that the fancy post-OEM installed stereo is likely all in Japanese.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
If we really need an MPV, how about this Elysion? 2005, 130K km, 248K yen, well equipped, and in good condition. Pity it’s not import ready, but this is the Dream Garage, isn’t it?
Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:41 |
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1989 535i with lots of options, original MSRP around $45,000; I paid $1,000.
$44,000 - 2016 BMW 228i with m sport and track handling package.
Ironically enough, my 5 series is about as big as I'd want to go with a car and I think even the current 3 series is a touch bigger.
Ssfancyfresh
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:46 |
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I just did this in real life.
2001 Audi TT: MSRP ~$45k. Paid $10k. $35k leftover.
2014 Audi A4: MSRP $46k. Paid $36k.
Missed it by $1k
Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:49 |
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2013 Smart Fortwo Pure: ~$15,000 - $7998 = $7002.
I’d get another Smart Fortwo, likely one or two years older or with higher miles on the odometer.
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Wobbles the Mind
04/13/2016 at 23:55 |
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Alright. So the MSRP was around 25k. I paid about 5k for the car and getting it running after sitting for 9 years. So that leaves me 20k for a Toyota/Lexus/Scion. You could get a really nice Land Cruiser FJ60 for that price. Holy hell. Or one very rough MKIV Supra or a nice MKIII. Fuck it. MKIII Supra.
Flyboy is FAA certified insane
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 00:13 |
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Chrysler Crossfire: original msrp; $57k, I paid $12k for it with 5000mi ten years later.
Depreciation is a bitch Lol
Replacement: $45k 300S hemi
Dodge Dakota V8 Quad cab 4x4 6-speed. Original msrp:$25k (wow these were cheap) -$13k purchase price
12k replacement: Nope. I’m keeping it.
Edit: MAYBE an Abarth...
Svend
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 00:34 |
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2016 Skoda Superb hatch, 1.4TSi ACT, SE L Exec, petrol blue metallic, plus a couple of extras.
MRSP £26,000±200
Price paid £21,250
Difference £4,750
So I’d either go for a 2010 Skoda Superb or something smaller like a
2009 SEAT Ibiza hatch, 1.4 SE Sport Coupe for £4,450.
Bylan - Hoarder of LS400's
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 00:35 |
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1997 LS400
MSRP: $52,900
Paid $1850, so $51,050 for a Lexus/Toyota. Id go Used IS-F with extra for maintenance, or an unmolested IS300 w/manual and lots left over for goodies.
MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 00:47 |
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1993 F150 original msrp of 14500, paid 2500 for it. With my 12000 I would fly to Arizona/Nevada/California and find a crew can f250 with the 7.3 idi turbo diesel and then blow the rest in Vegas
Eggplant
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/14/2016 at 02:32 |
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A MKIII? Why? Assuming you’re American, you could get a pretty servicable RHD MK4 for that money.
Otherwise, you’re looking at like 2-3 decent LHD MA70s.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 03:03 |
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I don’t know my exact numbers, but I’m pretty close...
Wife’s 2006 R500 msrp 70,000 - paid 14,000 = budget 56,000 for a 2010-2013 E350 4matic wagon.
My 2001 E55 AMG msrp 72,000 - paid 8,000 = budget 66,000 for either a CLK63 black series or a 2010-2011 E63.
With enough left over for repairs! Or a bike! I like this game, can it be real?
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 08:20 |
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Original MSRP in 1998: ~$45k
Price I paid: $3,300
$42k to work with. Just give me a 228i with a few options and call it good.
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Eggplant
04/14/2016 at 08:48 |
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But then I’d have to go through importing a RHD MKIV
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Eggplant
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/14/2016 at 08:59 |
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But importation laws do not apply to hypothetical cars paid for by hypothetical money. You’re free to make your hypothetical purchase.
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Eggplant
04/14/2016 at 09:00 |
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This is true. So in that case, How much for a Stagea Autech?
Milky
> Flyboy is FAA certified insane
04/14/2016 at 09:26 |
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SRT6's got that expensive?! Damn, what options does your car have?
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Milky
> Wobbles the Mind
04/14/2016 at 09:36 |
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Around $35k for the Crossfire, I paid $9k so $26,000 left over. Hopefully a base 124 costs that much.
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Flyboy is FAA certified insane
> Milky
04/14/2016 at 10:36 |
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Mines not an SRT lol. However I believe I calculated inflation which I was not supposed to do. But you’re right, I think I fucked something up
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Milky
> Flyboy is FAA certified insane
04/14/2016 at 11:40 |
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Ha, no worries. I was just curious.
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Eggplant
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
04/14/2016 at 20:19 |
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Found a 1998 in Aego, Saitama listed for about 14k. Do you have a Nissan that price gap works for?
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Eggplant
04/14/2016 at 21:08 |
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I forgot it had to be from the same brand. Dammit.
Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
> Wobbles the Mind
04/16/2016 at 23:29 |
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Sticker on Meep was $22k. We paid ~18k. But we were $3000 upside down on the Kia so we have a budget of about a grand?
Fuck it. Neon.