4 vehicles

[Eye of the Tiger]

Everything I'd own would be built by me. Should I make a parts list, instead?

[S204STi]

Two cars, two bikes.

STi

4Runner

Street Triple 675

Specialized road bike.

Whatever combination of new or used necessary to accomplish this.

[sportyaccordy]

A Suzuki, a Corolla, an old Infiniti, and a minvan.  Man, you dream big.

I don't need much. Would rather have the $$$ for toys and projects. For me a car is fun if its fun, not cause its new + expensive.

[Raza]

I don't need much. Would rather have the $$$ for toys and projects. For me a car is fun if its fun, not cause its new + expensive.

Agreed, but a G20 and a Corolla aren't really the pinnacles of fun.  My list isn't overly extravagant, but they're mostly fun cars (I don't know if the Range Rover is fun or just cool, but it is cool).

[Onslaught]

Unless something bad happens I'll have all 4 cars on my list at the same time one day. Something bad would be having a kid or something.

[CJ]

I picked 4 pretty dull cars. Sonata 2.0T, V70R, a fucking PACIFICA, and a sweet Suburban. But I have no need for a sports car right now, especially since I can't find something I really want. I like Mustangs with the 4.6, but it's have to be a convertible like ChrisV's car, and they're too expensive.

[Vinsanity]

I picked 4 pretty dull cars. Sonata 2.0T, V70R, a fucking PACIFICA, and a sweet Suburban. But I have no need for a sports car right now, especially since I can't find something I really want. I like Mustangs with the 4.6, but it's have to be a convertible like ChrisV's car, and they're too expensive.

replace your new Sonata with this used one, and replace your "fucking PACIFICA" with the Mustang I posted. $50k even.

[Raza]

I picked 4 pretty dull cars. Sonata 2.0T, V70R, a fucking PACIFICA, and a sweet Suburban. But I have no need for a sports car right now, especially since I can't find something I really want. I like Mustangs with the 4.6, but it's have to be a convertible like ChrisV's car, and they're too expensive.

No one ever needs a sports car. 

The V70R is at least interesting, I considered one of those instead of the Range Rover.  Everything else you chose sucks.

[Onslaught]

No one ever needs a sports car. 

[Raza]

Well, if his argument is that he doesn't "need" a sports car, he's right.  It's a completely irrational purchase, always.  But that's okay. 

[Onslaught]

Well, if his argument is that he doesn't "need" a sports car, he's right.  It's a completely irrational purchase, always.  But that's okay. 

Irrational? That's like saying doing some blow off the tits of a whore is something you don't "need" either.

[Raza]

Irrational? That's like saying doing some blow off the tits of a whore is something you don't "need" either.

No.  It's not.  I fucking need it. 

[MrH]

I'm buying a new car because it's my $50,000 and not yours.

Sonata 2.0T Limited ($28,500)
Easily found in white with black leather and no nav.

V70R ($4,800)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Volvo-V70-R-Turbo-Sport-wagon-third-row-seats-4WD-All-wheel-drive-GR8-V70R-/120972594725?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c2a874e25#ht_1124wt_1165

Chrysler Pacifica ($12,500)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Touring-3-5L-AWD-3rd-Row-Seat-Leather-DVD-Alloys-Power-Roof-2nd-Row-Buckets-/310426981081?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4846e3d2d9#ht_18435wt_882

Chevy Suburban ($2,000)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Chevrolet-K1500-Suburban-LS-Sport-Utility-4-Door-5-7L-/170901717297?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27ca894131#ht_762wt_1165

That's way more than I'll ever need, but it's fun to think about.  I'll still have $2200 to fix the little issues on the Suburban and knock the timing belt service out on the Pacifica and V70. 

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[Cookie Monster]

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What, are you saying you don't need a boring sedan, a slightly fun wagon based off of a boring sedan, a minivan and an SUV?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Irrational? That's like saying doing some blow off the tits of a whore is something you don't "need" either.

That sounds pretty good right now. I'd even take a tranny if the blow was good.

[MrH]

What, are you saying you don't need a boring sedan, a slightly fun wagon based off of a boring sedan, a minivan and an SUV?

Yeah, I don't even know what to say.  $50k to drop on whatever, and $30k goes to a Sonata...?  Then a Volvo, minivan and SUV?  I thought this was a car enthusiast forum, not an aspiring soccer Mom forum.

[Eye of the Tiger]

1. 1960-ish Chevy or whatever pickup. Budget restomod for towing and hauling. 383 crate motor and a 6-speed manual. Rear axle from something bigger and heavier. Add many leafs, but lowered. Wooden flatbed. Estimate $15,000.

2. FRS with 3000 miles on it $23,990

3. Triumph Street Triple, can't be more than $6000 used.

4. VW Beetle track toy

[Onslaught]

That sounds pretty good right now. I'd even take a tranny if the blow was good.

Do the blow really fast and perhaps you'll still have fun without the guilt.

[sportyaccordy]

Agreed, but a G20 and a Corolla aren't really the pinnacles of fun.  My list isn't overly extravagant, but they're mostly fun cars (I don't know if the Range Rover is fun or just cool, but it is cool).

I put it like this man. Having a "really cool" car you can't beat on whenever you want is kind of like dating a hot chick you can't go balls deep in too often. You still have to deal with all her shit all the time, but you don't get to reap the benefits. I thought about throwing something like a Cayman S or NSX on the list, but I can't rationalize the costs of tracking them regularly, which is the only way I would seriously consider owning one. If I'm just gonna be driving the car on the street, I might as well get something more optimized for that purpose. And if I feel frisky there's always the bike (which is pretty much cooler than most cars under the price cap).

Plus if wifey's car doesn't count, my project car could be an affordable track car. Hell with the right mods the G20 could be a track car. And the SV is very track friendly, offering more thrills than pretty much anything under the price cap. If I can't go balls deep, and it doesn't make up for lack of fun w/practicality, I don't see the point

[Eye of the Tiger]

Do the blow really fast and perhaps you'll still have fun without the guilt.

I would only feel guilty about the blow.

[Vinsanity]

I don't need much. Would rather have the $$$ for toys and projects. For me a car is fun if its fun, not cause its new + expensive.

Yeah, I'd rather spend the $$$ on just one, maybe two, cars. But hey, I didn't make up the rules.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yeah, I'd rather spend the $$$ on just one, maybe two, cars. But hey, I didn't make up the rules.

One car, four sets of rims.

[Raza]

Yeah, I'd rather spend the $$$ on just one, maybe two, cars. But hey, I didn't make up the rules.

Two cars, probably.  Not many new cars in the 50K range sold in this country interest me anymore.  One used sports car and one used FWD daily driver.  Three tops, some cheap SUV or AWD wagon. 

[Vinsanity]

One car, four sets of rims.

Yes. Because sometimes you feel hellaflush, sometimes you donk.

[S204STi]

Yes. Because sometimes you feel hellaflush, sometimes you donk.

lol

[Vinsanity]

Two cars, probably.  Not many new cars in the 50K range sold in this country interest me anymore.  One used sports car and one used FWD daily driver.  Three tops, some cheap SUV or AWD wagon. 

used CTS + used 335i vert for me. Bet no one saw that coming.

[dazzleman]

used CTS + used 335i vert for me. Bet no one saw that coming.

Would you consider an older 'vette?  You could get in some trouble with a car like that.  Lots of fun.

Should I test drive a CTS?

[2o6]

Would you consider an older 'vette?  You could get in some trouble with a car like that.  Lots of fun.

Should I test drive a CTS?

In it's current state, it would be akin to you buying a Ford Focus.

[CJ]

In it's current state, it would be akin to you buying a Ford Focus.

I think I'd actually have a Focus over a CTS.

[2o6]

I think I'd actually have a Focus over a CTS.

Stop exaggerating. I was using hyperbole, and if you take a Focus over a CTS you are a total retard.