What Would Be the First Car You Would Buy If You Won the Lottery?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 06/22/2016 at 16:11 • Filed to: Random question, ford GT

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I would personally acquire a generation 2 Ford GT. With a 550hp V8 in white with blue stripes like the one pictured above. I also wouldn’t tell my family I was rich and then I would come home and pull into the drive way they would all be amazed.

Also lets just take a minute to appreciate three of the finest American cars ever made.

CB > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:12

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Either a V60 Polestar or an Allroad. Gotta be responsible to start off with. It’d be followed up by a 2012 Boss 302.

Amoore100 > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:14

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A nice B-body, then I’d restore it before they all disappear. Yes, I’m weird that way.

Dru > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:14

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Honestly this question has always been simple for me, as there are two cars that hold the pole position as my dream car: a 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, and a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS. The former in red with the center stripe, the latter in blue with the twin white stripes.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:14

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I’d quit my job and start in ernest finishing off my current 1967 Land Rover project.

RT > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:15

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Aston Martin Virage V8 Vantage V600

600BHP luxury supercar with too many superchargers.

It’s not pretty. But it’s both classy and insane at the same time.

It really shouldn’t work, but I love it either way. Price is a bit steep though, but that’s what this challenge is for, right?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:15

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Lancia Delta S4 Stradale. LOOK AT THAT AIR INTAKE!

TheHondaBro > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:16

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None, because lottery winnings aren’t recurring. I’d buy stock.

d15b > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:17

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I would pay off any outstanding car loans.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > RT 06/22/2016 at 16:17

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It’s cheap to replace the steering wheel on these.

Ross Kraz > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/22/2016 at 16:17

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I agree. I’d start by opening a garage and then fix what I have (or pay someone else to fix it).

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:19

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Syclone, Typhoon, buy another truck like mine but in 2WD and sport suspension, fix all the issues that GM should have dealt with in smallbeartruck’s MK1 and MK2.

And the rest, save.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:20

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MIURA. So damn fast.

Ross Kraz > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:20

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International Scout

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:21

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Becker ESV.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:22

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‘63 Galaxie 500XL, maybe. What? I wouldn’t be going nuts. Maybe a really fine ‘49 Packard Victoria Custom Eight convertible - one that’s mint is a $100k car.

My citroen won't start > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:22

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Every single 928 on earth.

Dru > Dru 06/22/2016 at 16:22

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RT > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 06/22/2016 at 16:22

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Easy until you realise these are also handbuilt.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > RT 06/22/2016 at 16:25

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Pay off Meepster.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:25

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GT350 in Grabber Blue, and then restore my 4Runner.

Shift24 > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:26

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My first would be a ZL1 but the next one would be a Lancia 037 or F430 Scuderia

Tripper > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:26

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Singer 911 without a doubt, but knowing that they have to be built the first car that I would buy and take ownership of would be for my fiancee. A G500 4x4² in whatever color she desires.

I would then vacation for a couple of months until I made any other car purchases. Otherwise I think I would go nuts and end up with too many.

Liam Farrell > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:26

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Somehow convince the owners of this to sell this beast.

Opposite Locksmith > TheHondaBro 06/22/2016 at 16:28

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You suck so bad

RallyWrench > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:28

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An Alfa GTA

pjhusa > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:28

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Today’s supercars are cool, yes, but I feel that no exotic wows me so much as this one. I really don't know why.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Ross Kraz 06/22/2016 at 16:29

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Nah, half the fun is doing it yourself.

spanfucker retire bitch > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:29

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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso (FF). I’d probably be the only person in the North East who would drive it during the winter. There’s a ton of cars I’d want to get, but the FF (new name is too long) has always stood as one of the most ridiculous cars on the road. It’s a front-mid engined V12 shooting brake Ferrari with comfortable seating for 4 and AWD. What the hell is there not to love with something so out there?

and 100 more > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:30

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I dunno, part of me wants to run out and buy a fuck-you-sized, mid-00's, American, 4wd, body-on-frame SUV (and a sizeable portion of Exxon stock to go with it)...

Another part of me would be equally excited to buy a Tesla S P90D.

And still another part of me wants to hunt down a clean ‘95 Honda Accord, for old time sakes.

Do I contradict myself?
Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.

-Walt Whitman

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:30

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I’d buy a trio of NSXs. One early one to daily, one later one in Imola Orange with a Comptech supercharger for track days, and an R for car shows.

I’d use some more of the money for other fun stuff, but some I’d save and some I’d use to help others. I'd keep my job.

Wacko > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:31

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Porsche 930 black on black

and a Singer

$kaycog > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:31

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I’m with you!

avens > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:32

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Honda S2000. Always wanted one, always came up with excuses to not buy one.

offtopic: After that it depends on the amount, but would be around 10% of the earnings and would be no more than three cars in the garage, of course replacing them as they get boring.

Honeybunchesofgoats > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:34

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Step 1: buy this

Because I think it’s the most beautiful coupe made in modern times.

Step 2: drive to Arizona and pick up this

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de…

Step 3: Drive to LA, use my lottery money to hire some professional thieves, steal this.

Step 4: ????

Step 5: Buy an F-Type

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:35

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Actually, I’d probably pick up an older Phantom, but owning one is the dream.

And I can use the rest of the lottery winnings on annual maintenance.

Malanga > Honeybunchesofgoats 06/22/2016 at 16:35

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I like your thinking

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:35

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Countach 5000 QV would be a strong contender.

Honeybunchesofgoats > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 06/22/2016 at 16:35

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The world needs significantly more green and tan interiors.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:37

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It all depends on how much I win. if I win lets say under 5 mil. Slightly used Bentley Mulsanne.

If I win 50 mil

Ferrari Enzo

marvthegrate > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:37

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I keep telling myself if I hit a jackpot in Vegas or the lotto that the first car I would get is a Jag XKR.

marvthegrate > $kaycog 06/22/2016 at 16:37

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I think we all saw that coming.

marvthegrate > Honeybunchesofgoats 06/22/2016 at 16:38

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Very much a person after my own tastes

chaozbandit > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:38

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GT, plus if anything breaks the factory is an hour from home.

Rainbow > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:38

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A Nissan Versa, as basic as it comes. I know the theory of driving manual, but I haven’t done it yet. Might as well do it in a brand new car, all while keeping my fortune intact.

Once I’ve mastered it, I’ll donate the Versa to someone who really needs a car and then I’ll get a Spyker. The old ones with the round intakes.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Honeybunchesofgoats 06/22/2016 at 16:39

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... and wood trimmed car phones.

RT > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 06/22/2016 at 16:41

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Wood trimmed car phones will become mandatory by 2020.

Rico > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:43

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How much money are we talking here?

RT > Amoore100 06/22/2016 at 16:45

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Don’t just restore one…

Now that you’ve won the lottery you can restore several and start an endangered species program.

RT > My citroen won't start 06/22/2016 at 16:46

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This is the correct answer.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 06/22/2016 at 16:46

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And car phones!

Ross Kraz > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/22/2016 at 16:46

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Agreed. But, as an amateur, it would be nice to have expert knowledge around to help when shit hits the fan.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/22/2016 at 16:46

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Semi-retiring and socking away the funds to do any and all horrible projects is my endorsement, tbh. You don’t have to make back the money on the APU-powered Studebaker project, so don’t bother trying! Do it anyway! That kind of thing.

mcseanerson > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:47

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Volvo 142 rally car and a good lawyer on retainer.

Sneaky Pete > $kaycog 06/22/2016 at 16:51

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+2. I’m torn between white with blue stripes and yellow with black stripes, or black with or without stripes. I guess if I was filthy rich, I could buy one of each...

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:51

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Singer 911

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:53

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All original stock 1970 454 chevelle ss with a 4 speed.

jkm7680 > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:54

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Probably a new Golf R.

AntiSpeed > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:54

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I’d continue pouring money into my Formula Ford, race it for a year, then buy a house in the Alps along with one of these:

...maybe with a year of F3 in between.

HammerheadFistpunch > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:55

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Assuming I have to be able to drive home in it tonight (no dream swaps, etc) I would have to say Evora S

From there I think it would one offs and restorations. Starting with my 80 series I would have it completely refurbished inside and out with maybe a manual swap. For my DD I would probably get an LS600h, just because I like idea of super discrete smooth sailing.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:55

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Apparently I’m weird, because this would be the first hing I buy

Then this

Then maybe a car

AfromanGTO > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:56

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Buy another SS and convert it into a Maloo!

FKA-RacecaR > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:58

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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > JR1 06/22/2016 at 16:58

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If it’s something like the US Powerball, probably a Tesla Model S P90D... which would be my primary ‘reliable car’.

As for what I’d buy next, THAT is the real question. I wouldn’t amass a big collection of cars. But I would want to have at least one fun/interesting car... or even just a car that I’ve always wondered ‘what would it be like to own/drive that’.

RonnyPStiggs > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:00

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A 70 series Land Cruiser with factory lockers and PTO winch.

I would have ICON 4x4 go through it and add their mirrors, seats, console, and have them make a custom front bumper and canvas top (if convertible).

lone_liberal > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:01

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That’s a solid choice. I might go Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato.

ceanderson920 > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:01

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Mine would probably be a 2016 M5. The reasoning is I could drive to the local dealership and get one. My second car would be a Ferrari 488, I could drive the M5 while I waited for 488 to get delivered to my front door.

BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:03

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A low-mileage F-250 King Ranch with the 7.3, and then a 993 widebody with an NA 3.8. Also a 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon.

Bullitt Ride > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:03

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I’d buy some commercial space and start my own classic car club. First car... tough choice... so many options! I’d probably look for a really clean Datsun 240/260/280 that’s stock looking but with a Rebello stroker and itbs.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:05

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An orange Murcielago. Last of the three-pedal Lambos, I think.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:05

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Either this or a Maybach 62s.

Along with a factory restoration of my car(s) and a bespoke G600 long wheelbase.

Die-Trying > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:06

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i prefer to build my own stunts, over just outright buying........ something about putting in the work myself,............creating something, makes it.......satisfying?

probably something very similar, but not as nice

it would spiral quickly......................

TysMagic > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:08

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1995 Range Rover Classic LWB. Then I’d spend the rest of the money keeping it running.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Ross Kraz 06/22/2016 at 17:08

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Fair enough.

Saracen > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:10

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If it’s a modest lottery:

If it’s a big lottery:

If it’s a huge lottery:

$kaycog > marvthegrate 06/22/2016 at 17:11

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Ms. Obvious is obvious. :D

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:12

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Can't decide between GT, 037, or Stratos.

$kaycog > Sneaky Pete 06/22/2016 at 17:12

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One of each would be nice.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:13

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Countach is the answer.

tromoly > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:17

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D-Sports Racer.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:18

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A Gen 1 Focus RS from E. Yurop.

I don’t care if it’s crap. I’ve wanted one from the first time I saw a picture. And since you can’t legally import one, I would have to wait to have all the parts shipped over, buy a donor car and then combine them. I’d also update the engine to the 2.3L Duratec and do a mild turbo build; say about 250HP at the wheels. Nothing fast enough to send me to jail, but still quick enough to have fun.

If the ‘rules’ were we had to be able to drive it home today, then I’m not sure. I am quite happy with my GTI, and have gotten a mods budget approved by the finance dept (aka my wife).

I suppose I could find a tasty older ‘Yota LC and plan on updating it.

As much as I would want a 911 by Singer, I would be too afraid to drive it anywhere.

smobgirl > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:19

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The nicest Tercel wagon I could find. And then I'd hide out in the mountains somewhere until people forgot I won the lottery so I'd have plenty of time to choose the supercar.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:28

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R-GT rally 911

Ed, for the old good times > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:29

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This:

To drive around my own race circuit.

Thomas Donohue > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:38

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The current MegaMillions jackpot is $363 million. Cash option, taxes, etc....tap tap tap.....carry the 1........so figure I walk away with $150 million. I’d bank $100 mil, and have $50,000,000 to play with.

It’d be safe to say I’d be in Pebble Beach in August, and I’ll be sitting up front. Why buy a reproduction Ford GT when you can have the real thing???

My bird IS the word > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:39

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Ruf rtr. Mmmm.

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:45

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I have a few actually.

First of all, obvi:

Secondly, the Swedish unicorn so rarely seen I can’t definitively say it exists:

And third, the most beautiful car ever made - FACT:

yitznewton > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:46

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Some Porsche, not so rare that I would be afraid to drive it. Maybe a 993 or GT4... or buy out someone's 911R...

RX > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:46

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We talking powerball?

Or just the regular lotto?

StingrayJake > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:47

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Why not both?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > RT 06/22/2016 at 17:50

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It’s a mid 90s Crown Vic wheel.

StingrayJake > AntiSpeed 06/22/2016 at 17:50

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I feel like buying my way into a race seat would be a fun use of said cash. I would probably also have to pay for lots and lots of training.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:51

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Heading to the local McLaren dealer but if I have to drive it home tonight there are plenty of high end dealerships on the way as well as a Carmax so I am sure I can find something interesting.

StingrayJake > tromoly 06/22/2016 at 17:51

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Preferably the one Level 5 built.

RX > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom 06/22/2016 at 17:52

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Murc was through 2010, Gallardo through 2014. Last of the V12 three pedals.

StingrayJake > Ed, for the old good times 06/22/2016 at 17:52

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I’ll take the one on the right.

JRapp: now as good as new again > JR1 06/22/2016 at 17:55

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How much are we talking about?

Either way, I’d likely tell nobody. Wouldn’t quit my job, wouldn’t splurge on fancy cars or houses. Pay off the ones I have, fix whatever needs to be fixed, same for the house.

And invest the rest.

I’m boring like that.

AntiSpeed > StingrayJake 06/22/2016 at 17:57

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Yes, but the training is just as much fun!

Amoore100 > RT 06/22/2016 at 17:59

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YES!! Like a zoo or something, for the Endangered American Elephant.

StingrayJake > AntiSpeed 06/22/2016 at 17:59

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Any day at the track is a good day.

Amoore100 > IanZ - limited-slip indifferential 06/22/2016 at 17:59

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Jeez, can you read my mind or something?