What car(s) would you get with 100K? [Archive] - bimmerfest

mbr129

10-10-2003, 11:58 AM

I just remembered an article with a similar premise from about 10 years ago in C&D. So here's the question...

Suppose you could trade in your fleet of cars (or just car) for 100k tax-free that can be used only to buy cars. You will have to pay for yearly taxes, repairs, insurance, maintainance, gas, etc out of you own income. If you like you current car(s) you can re-purchase them at current market value.

What would your garage look like if you had those 100k to spend?

(If you are a lucky bastard and have a fleet worth more than 100K, then you SUCK... make up your own game :p )

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I'll go first (haven't really thought it out completely), just to show how to answer to keep it organized.

1. 2003 BMW 330i ZHP - 35K - Daily driver (repurchasing my own car)
2. 2001 Porsche Boxster S - 35K - Fun/summer car
3. 2000 MB E320 4-Matic Wagon- 30K - Wifemobile/family/winter car.

Your turn...

Mr. The Edge

10-10-2003, 12:01 PM

1-MINI S
2-Elise
3-X3

:eeps:

:dunno:

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:01 PM

If you like you current car(s) you can re-purchase them at current market value.

Do I have to purchase them at current retail, or can I obtain them through my sources at wholesale? That can save me enough money to buy another nice car!

Alex Baumann

10-10-2003, 12:03 PM

I'm very happy with my current car.

The only car I'd love to own is BMW 3.0 CSi

mbr129

10-10-2003, 12:04 PM

Do I have to purchase them at current retail, or can I obtain them through my sources at wholesale? That can save me enough money to buy another nice car!

You SUCK! :D

Let's be fair... use retail. ;)

mbr129

10-10-2003, 12:05 PM

1-MINI S
2-Elise
3-X3

:eeps:

:dunno:

That will work. :thumbup:

Elise - 40K, Mini 25K (? :eeps: ), X3 35K. Barely. We'll give it to you.

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:09 PM

I'll go first (haven't really thought it out completely), just to show how to answer to keep it organized.

1. 2003 BMW 330i ZHP - 35K - Daily driver (repurchasing my own car)
2. 2001 Porsche Boxster S - 35K - Fun/summer car
3. 2000 MB E320 4-Matic Wagon- 30K - Wifemobile/family/winter car.

Your turn...

Not fair!! '01 Boxster S's have a current retail closer to 40k, and a nice E320W is going to be closer to $35k. You're a sneaky one! ;)

mbr129

10-10-2003, 12:11 PM

Not fair!! '01 Boxster S's have a current retail closer to 40k, and a nice E320W is going to be closer to $35k. You're a sneaky one! ;)

:D Ok, so maybe I shoehorned that, but I did see a pretty nice E320 CPO for 32K a few months back. 35K miles. I admit I just guessed at the Boxster. Let's just say I got a package deal. ;)

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:11 PM

Not fair!! '01 Boxster S's have a current retail closer to 40k, and a nice E320W is going to be closer to $35k. You're a sneaky one! ;)

Apparently, it looks like you're using Private Party Values from KBB. Just figured I'd make it clear so to everyone else, so we're all using equivalent values.

mbr129

10-10-2003, 12:13 PM

Apparently, it looks like you're using Private Party Values from KBB. Just figured I'd make it clear so to everyone else, so we're all using equivalent values.

Ok, fine, so make the MB a '99 and the Boxster a '00. That ought to do it.

bluer1

10-10-2003, 12:14 PM

Depends on if I can add my own $$ on top of the 100k.

If so:
360 Modena
(I'll ride the bus during the week!)

If not, I'd settle for:
E36 M3
Dino

Kaz

10-10-2003, 12:15 PM

E24 M6 or Alpina B9
993 C2S or C4S
My 325iT

Is there room for a Toyota T100 in here?

·clyde·

10-10-2003, 12:16 PM

That will work. :thumbup:

Elise - 40K, Mini 25K (? :eeps: ), X3 35K. Barely. We'll give it to you.
Except that the Elise isn't here yet. :eeps:

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:16 PM

Apparently, it looks like you're using Private Party Values from KBB. Just figured I'd make it clear so to everyone else, so we're all using equivalent values.

Using KBB online's Private Party Retail, I came up with the following:

2001 540i/6-- $33,000
2001 X5 4.4i-- $34,000
2001 M3 cpe-- $33,000
Total Expense-- $100,000

mbr129

10-10-2003, 12:17 PM

Using KBB online's Private Party Retail, I came up with the following:

2001 540i/6-- $33,000
2001 X5 4.4i-- $34,000
2001 M3 cpe-- $33,000
Total Expense-- $100,000

NICE! :thumbup:

Mr. The Edge

10-10-2003, 12:17 PM

Except that the Elise isn't here yet. :eeps:

i must have missed the part that told us we had to spend the money by a certain date :dunno:

10-10-2003, 12:21 PM

1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carerra S - $40K
1998 BMW M3 sedan - $25K
2000 Saab Aero wagon (5-spd) - $25K
1997 Mazda Miata - $10K

Sports car + my current car for me and a family car + a convertible for my wife

Kaz

10-10-2003, 12:22 PM

1998 Porsche 911 (996) Carerra S - $40K
1998 BMW M3 sedan - $25K
2000 Saab Aero wagon (5-spd) - $25K
1997 Mazda Miata - $10K

Sports car + my current car for me and a family car + a convertible for my wife

The 98 C2S would be a 993, not a 996.

10-10-2003, 12:23 PM

The 98 C2S would be a 993, not a 996. Doh. I f'd up my codes. I meant 993 (prior gen) not 996. I'd only want a 993.

I am editing my post.

·clyde·

10-10-2003, 12:26 PM

'04 Sienna XLE optioned to ~$38k for my wife
'88 M5 for daily driver $15k
'02 Corvette Z06 ~$38k for track/autocross
The newest fullsize pickup I could get w/trailer for the Z06 with the remaining $9000

maybe

johnlew

10-10-2003, 12:29 PM

I'd add $50k and get the Bentley Continental GT.

Chris330Ci

10-10-2003, 12:30 PM

2004 BMW M3 - ~$49
2000 BMW 528iT - ~$29k
1998 BMW M3 - ~$22

Nick325xiT 5spd

10-10-2003, 12:31 PM

$54k:E46 M3

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:32 PM

Using KBB online's Private Party Retail, I came up with the following:

2001 540i/6-- $33,000
2001 X5 4.4i-- $34,000
2001 M3 cpe-- $33,000
Total Expense-- $100,000

Or, perhaps if I needed something more luxurious than a 5er and not as "uncivilized" as an M3 (preferably without a hardtop):

2002 745i-- $52,000
2001 X5 4.4i-- $34,000
1998 Z3 2.8-- $14,000
Total Expense-- $100,000

Nick325xiT 5spd

10-10-2003, 12:34 PM

$54k: NEW E46 M3
$15k: '95 E36 M3
$25k: '00 528iT 5spd SP
$6k: Miata

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 12:37 PM

All this speak of '98 M3s is really getting to me lately. :eeps:

(We took a really nice '98 coupe in trade the other day, and the price got my attention... too bad I can't justify buying one right now, or else I could put myself at the top of the long list of people interested in the car)

nate

10-10-2003, 12:38 PM

I dunno...

E39 M5 with lots of goodies, esp brake upgrades :eeps:

Miata :dunno:

LmtdSlip

10-10-2003, 12:48 PM

M3 Vert
Escalade

10-10-2003, 12:50 PM

M3 Vert
Escalade
That's a lot of bling.

Mr. The Edge

10-10-2003, 12:50 PM

Except that the Elise isn't here yet. :eeps:

and neither is the X3 :rolleyes:

:D

Josh (PA)

10-10-2003, 12:52 PM

From KBB

'99 M3c $30310
'99 A6 2.8Q avant $21185
'00 M5 $51365

grrrrrrrrrrrrrr $2860 over...

Let me try again:

98 911c4 cabrio $48600
99 A6Q avant $21185
99 540i -6sp $29635

Total: $99420.... three months worth of free gas :thumbup:

nate

10-10-2003, 12:52 PM

If we can choose cars that are not here, then I will change my vote.

E60 M5 + brake upgrades.

When you have more than 500hp, does it really matter if the headlights are ugly? :eeps:

mbr129

10-10-2003, 01:10 PM

Some pretty good choices...

Just remember repair bills, insurance etc... you guys are picking lots of old high-maintenance cars. But hey, it's your money. :thumbup:

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 01:10 PM

This is something I sure as hell wouldn't spend my $100,000 on. :yikes:

mbr129

10-10-2003, 01:12 PM

This is something I sure as hell wouldn't spend my $100,000 on. :yikes:

Amen. :tsk: What a waste. Especially when you consider the awesome combos people are comming up with here for the same price.

·clyde·

10-10-2003, 01:19 PM

and neither is the X3 :rolleyes:

:D
My eyes must have glazed over it. I guess that I just couldn't have believed that you would actually want to spend money on one. :p

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 01:21 PM

My eyes must have glazed over it. I guess that I just couldn't have believed that you would actually want to spend money on one. :p

You sure your eyes aren't glazed over because you had a vision of how low your resale value will be in a few years when success of the X3 kills the 3er touring in the US? ;)

mbr129

10-10-2003, 01:22 PM

I'll resubmit.... If I were single, or if my wife had no opinion... and I were irrational...

1. 1988 M-Benz 300TD Wagon (manual). - 5K - Diesel efficiency/AWD for trips, carrying stuff, winter car.
2. 1995 Ferrari F355 GTS - 80K -
3. As nice a 3-series BMW sedan as I could find for 15K for daily driving.

·clyde·

10-10-2003, 01:27 PM

You sure your eyes aren't glazed over because you had a vision of how low your resale value will be in a few years when success of the X3 kills the 3er touring in the US? ;)
Yes, I'm sure. :neener:

F1Crazy

10-10-2003, 01:34 PM

911 GT3 if I could get one for MSRP.

FrenchBoy

10-10-2003, 01:35 PM

New Porsche 911 Carrera 4S ~82k
New Mini Cooper ~18k

FrenchBoy

ps: I really do hope I own a 911 someday.

Kaz

10-10-2003, 01:39 PM

1. 1988 M-Benz 300TD Wagon (manual). - 5K - Diesel efficiency/AWD for trips, carrying stuff, winter car.

:eeps: You can get a W124 wagon in a MANUAL??? And with 4-MATIC? I'm trying to imagine how slow a TD 4-MATIC would be. :D

Tanning machine

10-10-2003, 01:43 PM

S6 Avant: $58k
330Cic: $42k (ED).

Don't have to worry about maintainance bills for 3 years. By then I'll have another 100k to spend, right?

mbr129

10-10-2003, 01:52 PM

:eeps: You can get a W124 wagon in a MANUAL??? And with 4-MATIC? I'm trying to imagine how slow a TD 4-MATIC would be. :D

I am pretty sure you can. I know you could actually get Mercedes' with manuals back in the 80's. I am also pretty sure they had some kind of primitive AWD system. It may be nearly impossible to find, but they ought to exist.

It would likely be very slow... and loud... and smelly... but it would be my POS car, so I wont care... as long as it runs and the heater works.

Before my 330i, and before my 190E 2.6, I drove a 1985 190D 2.2. It had an advertised 0-60 time of 18.6 seconds. :tsk: But it did give me 40+ miles per galon. When I bought my 190E 2.6, I felt like I had just bought a Ferrari. :D The 2.2 had 72hp, but over 100 lb-ft of torque.

Nick325xiT 5spd

10-10-2003, 01:55 PM

There were no 4Matic diesels, IIRC. And I'm pretty sure you'd have to go earlier to find a manual MB.

mbr129

10-10-2003, 01:57 PM

There were no 4Matic diesels, IIRC. And I'm pretty sure you'd have to go earlier to find a manual MB.

That's true. No diesels get AWD. That's ok, I'd still get one. I am pretty sure about the manual tranny though. I'll find out. It may have to be an '86 instead. Who cares, with cars that old, it's all about what condition they are in.

Kaz

10-10-2003, 02:07 PM

mbr129

10-10-2003, 02:25 PM

It appears to me that MT W124s were only available in the US in 1988, and only on 260E and 300E. Also, the TD was 87 only, and 4Matic was on E and TE in 90-93 only. So, at least in the US, all the bits were never available on one car.

Thanks for the info. That sucks... as usual. Oh well. Lets just say it would be a roomy, quality, beat-up wagon for 5K. ;)

10-10-2003, 02:33 PM

04 M3 ($51k) or 04 S4 ($50k)
04 Volvo XC90 ($45k)

If M3, then Spend money left over for lightweight wheels plus a winter set as well :D

If S4, then keep the money for the h*ll of it . . .

wrwicky

10-10-2003, 03:16 PM

The Roadstergal

10-10-2003, 03:17 PM

Both of my cars have over 100K.

:p

;)

Mr. Sparkle

10-10-2003, 03:39 PM

2000 BMW M5: $47k
2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 AWD: $38k
1998 Z3: $15k

I love the M5. Wife loves the XC90. Z3 because we'd still live in San Diego.

The Roadstergal

10-10-2003, 03:51 PM

FWIW, I'd keep mine. Upgrade them and fix a few nagging things with the $100K, buy a garage, a better tool set and a lot of track days, and keep the rest in a 'wear items' account.

doeboy

10-10-2003, 04:11 PM

I'd get a MINI to play with around town... and

this for a track car.... :D :eeps:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42820

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20323

(of course... its still a long way before I get enough experience to drive this sucker around like it's meant to be...)

Kaz

10-10-2003, 04:50 PM

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/moi.jordi/993_TurboS_03.jpg

Yeah, I woulda put down 993 turbo too, but the criteria is that you have to pay maintenance/insurance/repairs/etc. out of your own pocket, and my pockets aren't very big so I went with a C2/4S.

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 04:52 PM

FWIW, I'd keep mine. Upgrade them and fix a few nagging things with the $100K, buy a garage, a better tool set and a lot of track days, and keep the rest in a 'wear items' account.

:snooze:

You're far too dull! See what all those years in academia have done to you? Live it up a little, and spend some cash! ;)

Maverick

10-10-2003, 04:54 PM

03 M3
03 S4

1 car with 2 doors and 1 car with 4 doors. Sweet :drive:

The Roadstergal

10-10-2003, 04:56 PM

:snooze:

You're far too dull! See what all those years in academia have done to you? Live it up a little, and spend some cash! ;)

:p

OK, I have had a desire for a while for a Lotus Elite.

And a 340R. :D

e28Will

10-10-2003, 06:01 PM

1) Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

what else can compare for 100k :D

if I had more money to drop into autmobiles, Turbo Cayenne would still be on my list.

SARAFIL

10-10-2003, 06:06 PM

1) Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

what else can compare for 100k :D

if I had more money to drop into autmobiles, Turbo Cayenne would still be on my list.

You're even crazier than I thought in the other post. What an over-priced joke. The Cayenne Turbo is not worth anything near $100,000. Also, it isn't really that great of a vehicle. It says alot about your priorities if that is what you'd spend $100k on. In fact, if you look a few posts up, I joked that the Cayenne Turbo is the car that I would LEAST likely spend my $100k on. Hmmm... :dunno:

Chris90

10-10-2003, 06:24 PM

'95 Euro M5 = $25,000
'03 Mitsubishi Evo = $28,000
'95 Porsche 993 C2 = $47,000

I'll trade the EVO when the 3.5L 1 series comes out. :)

PhilH

10-10-2003, 06:41 PM

$40k - 2003 330i SP
$25k - 2004 Mazda 6 wagon
$25k - 1999 E36 M3 modified for track use
$10k - extra wheels & tires for BMWs
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$100k

10-10-2003, 06:53 PM

$40k - 2003 330i SP
$25k - 2004 Mazda 6 wagon
$25k - 1999 E36 M3 modified for track use
$10k - extra wheels & tires for BMWs
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$100k
Well that would be one high-mileage E36 M3. Stock average mileage '99s are going for more than $25K.

PhilH

10-10-2003, 07:11 PM

Well that would be one high-mileage E36 M3. Stock average mileage '99s are going for more than $25K.
I started at $30k for the M3, but that only left me $5k for a couple sets of wheels (and in fantasyland, I'd like to be able to splurge on wheels). I guess I could live with a $28k '98-'99 M3 and $7k for wheels & tires.

pdz

10-10-2003, 07:23 PM

Well that would be one high-mileage E36 M3. Stock average mileage '99s are going for more than $25K.

(1) i'd get a $75k 993tt and a $24k turbo forester.

or:

(2) a $60k 1995 M3 LTW with a full racing compression motor (11.5:1? 13:1?) and a $23k WRX wagon; extra $$$ set aside to rebuild the M3 motor all of the time.

or:

(3) a $55k z06, a $21k honda civic hybrid & a $25k used S2000.

#1 is most likely at the moment. :D

GSR13

10-10-2003, 08:17 PM

For Me:
2003 E39 M5 - ~$75,000.00 (My local dealer just happens to have ONE left)

For my Wife:
2003 Beetle Conv. - ~$25,000.00

-OR-

2004 E46 M3
2003 E46 330i ZHP
With the small balance, I would buy some upgrades.

postoak

10-10-2003, 09:26 PM

I'm lucky -- I don't need/want a convertible or SUV/VAN or a super-high performance vehicle. I'd be happy with a new MB E320 -- $55,000 and a new 330I -- $37,500. I suppose I could spend the remaining $7500 on a used Miata.

3LOU5

10-11-2003, 06:33 PM

My 03 330i ZHP - $38k (only $35K now probably)
New Subaru Forrester for the Missus (it's what she wantshttp://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/smilies/iono.gif) $20K
If I pick, this car is a Protege 5/or a Mazda 6 5 door (Is that coming?) $20k
'96 or later Toyota Tacoma Ex Cab, long bed 4 cyl - $10K
Small Enclosed Trailer - $2K
125 Shifter Kart (used w/spares) - $6k
Ducati 748R (Track Only) - $14K (don't know about that price)
'02 Aprillia Falco - $10k (Is that a good number Ltd Slip?)

My numbers are just guesses and I'm somewhat unclear on what a "car" is obviously.

I can relate to that.

I'd get a used Porsche, in the neighborhood of $40,000 or so. (Don't have time to cruise the auto sites at the moment).

Then, I'd get a Subaru Outback wagon for my g/f. Another $25K, I think.

I'd probably have someone build me a custom bike costing somewhere in the neighborhood of $30,000. (Believe it or not, SHE wants me to trade in my sportsbike and get a more comfortable bike). :thumbup:

Then I'd upgrade my '98 Yamaha Waverunner to something faster and cleaner-burning with the newer modern 4-stroke technology with the rest of the money.

(One can't have too many "toys" in my opinion).

:angel:

bmw325

10-13-2003, 09:18 PM

Hmmm-- i'm always changing my mind-- sometimes I lean towards newer cars-- other times I can't get much past 1992.
1970-73 Porsche 911- I just love the look of the classic 911. Would want a 1970+ model for the longer wheelbase and galvanizing. 10k
W124 300TE (90-92 vintage)-- for my practical, indestructable car. THe last well-built Mercedes--I also love the design of these cars. Yeah- I know I should be hard-code and go the "TD"-- but I just cna't stomach diesels. 10k
1995 BMW euro M5--25k (guessing a little on the price-- this might be way too low) -- for my sport sedan
Porsche Boxster-- The newest/best I can get for 35k-- for my weekend toy--love the look/sound/handling.
SOme e46--maybe a 328i--or my current 325i- I do think they make a really good overall balanced, good-looking, every day car. Let's say I can get that w/ the remaining 20k.

Sometimes, when I'm in the mood for a newer fleet, I think about this instead:
2003 530i sport--35k--a great overall car.
2003 Boxster --43k
2003 Mini Cooper S--22k--

swchang

09-26-2004, 07:24 PM

Reviving this thread...

gf/wifey: Acura TL $35k
weekend: Mazdaspeed Miata $27k
daily driver: BMW M1 hatch (God willing) up to $38k

jeff330i

09-27-2004, 01:29 AM

seems like trucks aren't big with this crowd.. :dunno:

chevy silverado: 35k
lotus elise: 40k
M3/4: 25k

swchang

09-27-2004, 01:39 AM

seems like trucks aren't big with this crowd.. :dunno:

chevy silverado: 35k
lotus elise: 40k
M3/4: 25k

Not really a huge need for a truck in my area if you aren't hauling lotsa stuff, given our climate.

BTW, to add to my list, if the BMW 1/2 hatch never comes to the US, I'd probably consider a MINI Cooper S, Acura RSX Type-S, and Mazda3s hatch as well. For my daily driver I'd want a sporty, small, good gas mileage hatch. I'd consider a VW R32 or even an Audi TT coupe, except I'm scared of their reliability (and yes, I know MINI reliability isn't fantastic).

jeff330i

09-27-2004, 02:48 AM

Not really a huge need for a truck in my area if you aren't hauling lotsa stuff, given our climate.

BTW, to add to my list, if the BMW 1/2 hatch never comes to the US, I'd probably consider a MINI Cooper S, Acura RSX Type-S, and Mazda3s hatch as well. For my daily driver I'd want a sporty, small, good gas mileage hatch. I'd consider a VW R32 or even an Audi TT coupe, except I'm scared of their reliability (and yes, I know MINI reliability isn't fantastic).

i kinda figured this thread was fantasy, so i'm not going for practicality. There's just something about a silverado that makes me get all warm and fuzzy, weird cuz no other truck does it.

swchang

09-27-2004, 03:30 AM

i kinda figured this thread was fantasy, so i'm not going for practicality. There's just something about a silverado that makes me get all warm and fuzzy, weird cuz no other truck does it.

I guess this thread was intended as fantasy, but that's what I pretty much plan on having about 10-15 years down the line. (Probably very few people would fantasize about having a stable of those three cars... ;))

Artslinger

09-27-2004, 06:37 AM

A fully restored matching numbers 1965-67 Shelby Mustang.

hockeynut

09-27-2004, 07:21 AM

$100k

Downpayment on an Enzo.

TXE39

09-27-2004, 07:25 AM

M-B E55....whatever's left I'd stick in an account to pay the speeding tickets.

schreck

09-27-2004, 09:43 AM

2005 BMW 325i 5MT, ZSP, xenons. 33k

That's the one car I would be dead set on getting. (I'm 15...)

After that, who knows? 100K is a shatload of money.

Alex

Andrew*Debbie

09-27-2004, 10:03 AM

Suppose you could trade in your fleet of cars (or just car) for 100k tax-free that can be used only to buy cars. You will have to pay for yearly taxes, repairs, insurance, maintainance, gas, etc out of you own income. If you like you current car(s) you can re-purchase them at current market value.

With the rules in mind:

Rouge Engineering's E46 touring M3 transplant $48,000

Clean e34 M5 Touring, federalized approx $40,000

Porche 914 from Automobile Atlanta $5,500 (nice one at retail)

Electro Automotive Volts Porche Kit (http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/price-pts.shtml#dckits) $9,000

Battery Pack for the Porche $2,000

That leaves me with $5,000 for pre-purchase work on the M5T or the 914.
The 914 would be our everyday commute car. Would also be a fun auto-x car, if I dare tow it behind the M5 Touring.

The two tourings would be our weekend cars. The e46 touring would also double as our summer commute car.

If this was real, we'd end up with an X3 instead of one of the tourings. The X3 costs a lot less to run than a very rare M car. It might also tow the 914. An X5 3.0 would still be in budget and it would easily tow the Porche to races. The problem is deciding which touring to forgo.... Damn you practicality rule!

Andrew*Debbie

09-27-2004, 10:20 AM

seems like trucks aren't big with this crowd.. :dunno:

We used to have Dodge Ram 2500. Sold it after we sold the horses.

Driving a Silverado around Atlanta wouldn't be fun at all. Parking it would be even less.

Andrew*Debbie

09-27-2004, 10:25 AM

This is something I sure as hell wouldn't spend my $100,000 on. :yikes:

I had no idea they were that much. And I thought the Touareg was overpriced at $50K.

rader

09-28-2004, 02:10 PM

89 Chevy celebrity $350
86 Doge Omni $200
81 VW fox $400
84 Mazda b2000 pickup $300
90 Dodge Spirit Convertible $500
72 Ford Pinto $400
90 Geo Metro $425
83 Porsche 924 (supercar of the stable!) $800
80 Ford Mustang Turbo $600
92 Chrysler Turbo minivan $600
90 Ford Escort $200
82 Chevy Sprint Turbo $500
86 Ford Festiva $200
86 Yugo GV $700
76 Camaro Z28 $1000
80 VW Rabbit Pickup $800
84 Mazda RX7 $700

Is that 100k yet?

Stuka

09-28-2004, 04:05 PM

:flame:

I can't beleive for 100K most of you can only come up with plebian cars. :tsk:

A 993, if properly PPI'ed (meaning, no carbon build up, wiring harness recall done, etc), is no more expensive to maintain than a pre 03 E46 M3 (no free full maintenance).

Or how about a 996 GT3 (there is no markup, the ones who charge for one are :smokin: some good sh*t)? Plenty of people track them hard, and all you need is regular oil change and pads and rotors (which wear well). My heavier 996 Turbo with 11 track days still has plenty of pads and rotors and tires left, and don't have the retarded window seal problem, potentiometer problem, broken DBW pedal, drive shaft problem, leaky guide bolt problem, etc that my E46 M3 had).

E36 M3? come on. :rolleyes: Unless it's a full blown Evo conversion to the glorious 321HP with aluminum door skin, hood, and trunk. I certainly wouldn't spend the $$ on the fake American one with bored out 328 engine, and I owned two before. :dunno:

A nice 993tt and a nice E30 M3 Evo for example, would be $$ well spend. :thumbup:

BTW, 993 and 996 Turbo's are cheaper to insure for this single 31 year old dude with expensive ZIP code than an E46 M3. In case you guys want to use that argument.

My point is, if you can afford the E46 M3 upkeep, you can most certainly afford ones for the 993 and 996tt/gt3. :thumbup:

Alex Baumann

09-28-2004, 04:32 PM

Can we raise the limit to $155k ? I'd love to have an Aston Martin DB9 :angel:

swchang

09-28-2004, 05:10 PM

Warot

09-28-2004, 08:51 PM

Haha, I was just talking about exactly the same thing with my roomates yesterday, weird.

2005 BMW 645Ci Coupe, pretty much fully loaded = $80,000
Hate me all you want, but I really like the 6 series :D and just use the rest of the money for fuel and stuff

or

BMW X5 3.0d with automatic transmission 52,000 Euro
BMW 325Ci for 34,000 Euro
Which equals about 100 grand I think

Either of these options would make me the happiest man ever, damn...

Mr. The Edge

09-28-2004, 08:53 PM

1-MINI S
2-Elise
3-X3

:eeps:

:dunno:

make that:

MINI S
Elise
325iT

pdz

09-28-2004, 09:02 PM

make that:

MINI S
Elise
325iT

i was wondering.

X3? :thumbdwn:

Mr. The Edge

09-28-2004, 09:42 PM

i was wondering.

X3? :thumbdwn:

That was before I had actually seen or heard any real X3 information

Jamman

09-28-2004, 09:42 PM

In perfect world, I would buy a 1984 Delorean with the Flux Capacitor Option...I hear they only made 1.

In reality, '04 M3 Vert and an X3.

MG67

09-29-2004, 11:20 AM

M3 CSL or a Alpina B3S Touring...:thumbup:

Stuka

09-29-2004, 12:31 PM

Didn't you say your E46 M3 got you around the track faster than your turbo? :stickpoke

Yes, because E46 M3 is sooo easy to drive it practically drives itself. It makes D students think that they are actually A students, because the car is very forgiving, and allows the D student to go way faster than he probably should. :tsk:

The issue is my own lack of talent, not the car. Turbo will eat other cars at the track for breakfast.

pdz

09-29-2004, 12:42 PM

Yes, because E46 M3 is sooo easy to drive it practically drives itself. It makes D students think that they are actually A students, because the car is very forgiving, and allows the D student to go way faster than he probably should. :tsk:

The issue is my own lack of talent, not the car. Turbo will eat other cars at the track for breakfast.

yup. the Turbo embarassses exotic cars at the track.

(it's be my choice, in the GT2 form, if i were plunking down the money tomorrow although i might wait to see how the 997 body style shakes out as it might have nicer fender flares)

Stuka

09-29-2004, 12:57 PM

yup. the Turbo embarassses exotic cars at the track.

(it's be my choice, in the GT2 form, if i were plunking down the money tomorrow although i might wait to see how the 997 body style shakes out as it might have nicer fender flares)

You mean, like this?

Driver Own4d by GT2 (http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8400&perpage=15&pagenumber=2)

:bustingup

bavarian19

09-29-2004, 03:22 PM

Can we raise the limit to $155k ? I'd love to have an Aston Martin DB9 :angel:

:stupid: :D

In reality, '05 M3 and '05 S4 :thumbup:

pdz

09-29-2004, 04:19 PM

You mean, like this?

Driver Own4d by GT2 (http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8400&perpage=15&pagenumber=2)

:bustingup

did you happen to notice that you were @ 997 posts?

:thumbup:

it's a sign from the heavens.

(and no, i cannot imagine doing that to a GT2, honestly)

BoyScout

09-29-2004, 05:01 PM

Street Car: 2005 BMW M3 Coupe ~$50,000
Track Car: Saker SVS GTA ~$50,000

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/10938m3-med.jpg?9579 http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/10938car5-med.jpg?7018

tgravo2

09-29-2004, 09:01 PM

hey this looks fun :D

I'd pay off my new truck and I'd buy a new M3 coupe. Not much left ofter, so I'd use the rest on mods to the car and truck.

SARAFIL

09-30-2004, 06:13 PM

hey this looks fun :D

I'd pay off my new truck and I'd buy a new M3 coupe. Not much left ofter, so I'd use the rest on mods to the car and truck.

You owe ~$50,000 on your truck? :yikes: Looks like you really screwed yourself on that one! ;)

tgravo2

09-30-2004, 06:24 PM

You owe ~$50,000 on your truck? :yikes: Looks like you really screwed yourself on that one! ;)
30 :D

SARAFIL

09-30-2004, 06:25 PM

30 :D

~$50,000 for M3 + $30,000 to payoff Ford = ~$80,000

The remaining $20,000 seems like more than pocket change to me.

tgravo2

09-30-2004, 06:32 PM

I was figuring about 60k for the M3 I want. The other 10k would be easily used up in mods :D

SARAFIL

09-30-2004, 06:42 PM

I was figuring about 60k for the M3 I want. The other 10k would be easily used up in mods :D

Ok... so you'll pay $60,000 for the M3 I can get for $50,000. ;)

tgravo2

09-30-2004, 06:43 PM

yes :D

Justindo

10-09-2004, 09:32 PM

I'm late to the game, but I'll play.

New 2005 BMW M3 SMG (Imola Red on Black) ($55,000)
New 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z-71 (White on Gray) ($30,000)
Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE Automatic (White on Black) ($15,000)

Prices are approximate (give or take a little), but all could be had for under $100,000.