Ideal new 2-car garage. One for you, one for your significant other- Go!

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 06/09/2020 at 14:22 • Filed to: Ask Oppo, ideal garage

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Rules:

Both have to be from the same brand. You cannot choose the mainstream and luxury version of the same manufacturer- eg. 1 Toyota and 1 Lexus not allowed.

New only- 2019 to 21

$100K total limit

Single people- Assume your ideal future relationship in addition to the ideal garage

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:24

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Since I’m a loner and only lov e myself, Veloster N and and an empty spot in  my heart and garage.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:26

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Me: STi 209

Her: Outback XT

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/09/2020 at 14:26

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There’s a someone for everyone out there.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/09/2020 at 14:28

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I have seen so many WRX+Forester/Crosstrek/Outback garages. It’s a no-brainer for some people.

PowderHound > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:28

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Tacoma and Supra. Some combo of that might work to 100k.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:28

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For her:

For me:

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 06/09/2020 at 14:29

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No car for you?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:29

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WRX STI for me, BMW I3 for her.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:32

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Not in the garage. Ideally we’re moving out to Arizona in the near future. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > PowderHound 06/09/2020 at 14:33

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With the Supra, a Toyota garage is actually desirable.

6 cylinder 2021 Supra for me and Rav4 Prime for her ( My wife will drive only a Hybrid/Electric)

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:37

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Easy...Kia Stinger GT and Kia Telluride

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 06/09/2020 at 14:39

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Commuting on a motorcycle when it’s over 100F feels like having a giant hair dryer blowing on you...but at least you’re not a sweaty mess since the air is so dry. It’s uncomfortable, but not unbearable.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/09/2020 at 14:41

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I need to get my wife into a Forester or Ascent. She hates our Outback.

Come to think of it, she likes driving my WRX but hates riding in it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > TheRealBicycleBuck 06/09/2020 at 14:45

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The forester is so much smaller and more agile than the outback. It’s a very different car .

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/09/2020 at 14:45

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Are they still making the i3?

Thomas Donohue > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:47

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Golf R and a leftover Touareg (OK, so they stopped in 2017. Fine. R-Line Tiguan then)

TheRealBicycleBuck > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/09/2020 at 14:47

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For her, it’s more about comfort. Both the Outback and WRX are too loud for her taste. The Outback has the additional strike of uncomfortable seats (for her, at least).

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:48

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There is a 2020 model year, yeah!  It would fit on our driveway and really be helpful for the short distance to the train station.  

CompactLuxuryFan > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:53

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$100K total MSRP ? Not doable for me  $100k out the door no prob!

SO gets a 4-banger X3 pretty similar to my current while I move to a manual M240i. Probably money to spare. Even better we just keep and pay off my current but better X3 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:53

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New GT4 for me, Porsche handbag for her. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/09/2020 at 14:54

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Same brand, dude!

3point8isgreat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:55

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Taking into account real requirements like practicality and stuff?

Veloster N and Elantra GT N-line.  There’s reason these are the two cars I looked at most when shopping in November.  

If I ignore the practicality requirements I’d go C8 Corvette and a Bolt.

Goggles Pizzano > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 14:57

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Hot take: I would not pick a vehicle for a partner because a) they know better than I what’s good for them, and b) if things go wrong I could be blamed.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 15:00

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Oops lol. Uh M2 for me then

gettingoldercarguy > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:00

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It’s what we have

Chariotoflove > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:07

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I want to say Miata for me and CX-9 for her, but what probably fits better is what we already have, a K900 and a Sedona. Maybe on alternate Tuesdays I’d go Stinger instead.

Maybe I could convince her to go F-type and F-Pace. That still fits the price range, doesn’t it?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/09/2020 at 15:07

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That’d be on my short list, too.

jeepoftheseus > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:08

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for her and a Jeep Gladiator for me... just kidding! No one needs two FCA-era Jeeps!

Probably the Outback or Ascent for her since she loves her Crosstrek and a WRX for me. We’re keeping the TJ and the tow/farm rig in this scenario, right? Crazy how easy it is to hit the $100k max, especially if you want one that can tow, but let’s be real, the jeepoftheseus household buys used.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:09

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Rav-4 Hybrid or Prime and 4 cyl Supra. I’m a not a high hp guy

liam > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:13

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Upgrade her Town and Country to a Hybrid Pacifica, upgrade the 3.5 Ecobost SuperCab 6-foot bed Lariat F-150 to a 2.7 Ecoboost SuperCab 6-foot bed Lariat F-150 with CarPlay . Done.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:14

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CX-9 and Miata RF. I haven’t looked at the pricing but I suspect that I’ll be way under the $100K cap, even with top-of-the-line trim levels.

I’m tired of Germans, but I still want vehicles that are fun to drive.

Although not ideal, perhaps I would go the Chevy route since you did say 2019 vehicles. I picked a C8 because I couldn’t think of any other Chevrolet that I would want besides the Volt.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:14

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If I want to avoid the SUV/MInivan trap of having kids I’m going with V olvos so:

One V60 R-Design in Fusion Red Metallic

One V90 R-Design in Bursting Blue Metallic

TechJunky > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:19

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VW Golf R for me, VW Atlas for her.

Or for a proper ‘Murican option, Dodge Charger Scat Pack for me and Dodge Durango R/T for her.

functionoverfashion > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:20

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V90 for me, S60 for wife. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > TechJunky 06/09/2020 at 15:25

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I’d love a Dodge V8-only Garage

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/09/2020 at 15:31

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It can be done:

And this is with every conceivable option and extra selected - over $7K remaining.

Nothing > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:39

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My wife really likes the Niro Green Lexus RX350. I’ll take the GX460 to still have some ability to tow. I’m going to pretend that the “base” models are a real thing, and that I’d sneak in under the budget at $98k total.

LastFirstMI is my name > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:55

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Easy. Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition for my wife. And some floor mats for me with the money left over I guess?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 15:59

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$100k limit? In that case, one RWD 6MT M240i in Sunset Orange for me, one 330i M Sport in Individual Velvet Blue for her. Wi th a little negotiation and going sparse on the options, it’s doable.

kanadanmajava1 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:05

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Hmm. I’m not a big have of anything that would be currently in production and would be priced suitably. Except Caterhams of course . So two of these please . T he exact models depend on the import taxes that need to be paid . My imaginary girlfriend is so hot that she does n’t mind driving a convertible during winter.

Arrivederci > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/09/2020 at 16:06

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$43k for a Miata.  Unreal.

Arrivederci > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 16:07

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That red GT4 on BaT is calling to me.  I sent it to my wife, she laughed.

Arrivederci > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:14

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Tough call - depends on if my wife demands me have a sedan . If not, then this:

GT350
Explorer

If she wants me to have a sedan, then:

Stinger GT2
Telluride SX

If I want a divorce:

Corvette C8
Spark

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Arrivederci 06/09/2020 at 16:24

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Have you ever priced out a Mac Pro? All of a sudden that Miata seems affordable!

Well, that includes $7,400 in unnecessary extras and accessories; I went crazy to see how high I could get it, but I don’t think I’d really buy one configured like that. In addition, I’d probably go for a cheaper club version rather than grand touring trim, maybe even a soft top instead of the RF. If you keep yourself in check when it comes to the options , getting a well-equipped TOTL RF will be well under $40K.

Saracen > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:26

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After conferring with Ms. Saracen..

For our Hawaii home: 4Runner TRD for here, GR Supra for me.

For Mainland:

If we have to stick to MSRP: Q5 2.0T for her, RS3 for me.

If I can haggle, and considering what kind of deals we can get these days: Macan 2.0T for her, Cayman 2.0T for me.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:31

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Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:37

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https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1128371_2021-gmc-syclone-with-750-hp-from-sve-coming-to-rock-you-like-a-hurricane

Single so might as well spend the allotted $$

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci 06/09/2020 at 16:46

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Looks like the market for first gens might be softening...

All four of these didn’t sell in the $70-80k range (but that’s where buyers are at - maybe coronavirus-affected, we’ll see). My hope is that, since they’re Cayman-based and “just” a GT4, not a GT3, they’ll actually depreciate and be available in the $50-60k range at some point down the line . 997 GT3s still go for $90k.. . As much as I want to have one, their suspension is probably way too harsh for how I’d want to use it - the new Cayman GTS 4.0 might be the sweet spot for me.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 16:47

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This is tough, because my wife wants nothing to do with a new car. She doesn’t like technology or all the stuff that’s packed into cars these days.

So, I'll go Yaris for her and Tacoma for me. 

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 16:51

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I’m not surprised the market is softening.  They’re bailing out and upgrading to 718 GT4/Spyder/GTS 4.0.

Arrivederci > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 16:55

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The GT4 is my “goals” Porsche. I can easily see myself in a Cayman S or 911S someday not too far in the future, but the GT4 I feel both suits me best and would let me taste that awesome “GT” tier of P-cars. If they keep moving down, even slowly, I might have a shot.

way2blu does a rev update > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 17:06

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Well, I like import tuner cars but she likes BMW products.

We’ll take two!

stuckMTB > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 17:12

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I think I’m either at a Mazda with a Miata / CX30 or Chevrolet Corvette Z51 and Colorado. The Chevy option would definitely be close to the 100k cap, but I think it could be done. 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 17:15

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For me: Chevy Corvette 2LT Z51 for $77, 015

For the fiancée: a base Trax LS but with optional cruise control (!!) because I don’t hate her for $19,840

That leaves $3145 for new wheels for the Vette

EL_ULY > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 17:19

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Model X ( cheapest one for her per the rules) , C6 Z06 for me... ( i don’t want anything else, against the rules because r ockstar)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 17:43

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Yep - what’s your guess on the “floor” for where these will bottom out?

Only 2500 of them made...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci 06/09/2020 at 17:46

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Hope you get there! It’s the same for me, just might not be the right choice. It’s the one, perhaps within reach in 5-10 years, that I lust after, but may not be the right one to “marry”. I live out in the country, and the roads around here are just too rough for such a low, track-focused car.

Gone > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 18:14

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Own 1/2 this garage already, but ZR2 in Shadow Gray.

Camaro SS 1LE in Rally Green

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 19:13

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RAV4 Prime, and a Tacoma TRD. I’d be fine with that.

Or his and hers Rams. I’m pretty sure she’s be down for that if I had 100k laying around. 

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 19:16

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Yeah, due to their rarity and desirability, it’s looking like the low 70's is the bottom right now for clean, low mileage cars. I think they’re propped up by the desirability of the 997 GT3's.

I think the only way I’d have enough headroom is if I could find one with LWB’s, but I would consider one if it gets to the mid-60's. The new 718 GT4's 4 liter engine is more “special”, but I’m sure the first gen GT4 is great to drive in its own right.

i86hotdogs > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/09/2020 at 21:26

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The lady deserves an Ecoboost Flex, and I’ll take an Ecoboost Transit. Us e the leftover funds for tunes and upgrades.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 22:36

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More special, but still not “real” 4.0 special...

pip bip - choose Corrour > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/10/2020 at 05:06

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Isuzu D-max double cab manual for me

Isuzu MU-X manual for her

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/10/2020 at 10:52

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Two cars that would easily last 20 years or more.