If you won the lottery, what would be the very first car you would buy and how would you go about buying it?
I would go into a Dodge dealer wearing ratty cutoff jeans, an old AC/DC t-shirt, unshaven, and I would tell the first salesman I see, I want a Viper.
It would be the 1965 Dodge Dart about half a mile down the street from me. The guy wants $6500 for it.
Seriously, I figured out long ago that there are a lot of reasonably priced cars that I would love to own, and would probably enjoy more than an exotic. I've always had this fantasy of having a collection of ten to fifteen cars that cost in total no more than a couple hundred thousand.
Quote from: HEMI666 on September 25, 2008, 05:35:22 PM
I would go into a Dodge dealer wearing ratty cutoff jeans, an old AC/DC t-shirt, unshaven, and I would tell the first salesman I see, I want a Viper.
WTF was I thinking?
I would go into an Aston Martin dealer wearing ratty cutoff jeans, an old AC/DC t-shirt, unshaven, and I would tell the first salesman I see, I want a DBS.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 25, 2008, 05:37:03 PM
It would be the 1965 Dodge Dart about half a mile down the street from me. The guy wants $6500 for it.
Seriously, I figured out long ago that there are a lot of reasonably priced cars that I would love to own, and would probably enjoy more than an exotic. I've always had this fantasy of having a collection of ten to fifteen cars that cost in total no more than a couple hundred thousand.
Kind of sounds like what I would want to do, with the exception of wanting to buy one used exotic-ish car a '96 911 Turbo , and a used 2003 NSX. Otherwise the rest of them would land in the reasonable range.
I would buy Raza's Jetta and a new Triumph Street Triple.
Quote from: HEMI666 on September 25, 2008, 05:38:56 PM
WTF was I thinking?
I would go into an Aston Martin dealer wearing ratty cutoff jeans, an old AC/DC t-shirt, unshaven, and I would tell the first salesman I see, I want a DBS.
Better yet, dress up, and have a couple of personal shoppers with you, head to the nearest BMW dealership and demand a test drive in an Aston Martin DB9. When the salesman either becomes puzzled or wants to correct you, have your personal shoppers go hypersonic on him, rattling on about how they thought that this was a "reputable luxury dealership ", then all three of you storm out briskly with your noses tilted upwards.
Quote from: Northlands on September 25, 2008, 05:42:20 PM
Better yet, dress up, and have a couple of personal shoppers with you, head to the nearest BMW dealership and demand a test drive in an Aston Martin DB9. When the salesman either becomes puzzled or wants to correct you, have your personal shoppers go hypersonic on him, rattling on about how they thought that this was a "reputable luxury dealership ", then all three of you storm out briskly with your noses tilted upwards.
:lol:
I'd hit the SHO forum and buy the best 91 "plus" I could find-
Then a few 'parts cars' and have someone totally rebuild it for me-
I only want one new "exotic," anything else would be used (though the used car I want costs more than the new "exotic" I want).
I just want an Aston V8 Vantage. Then I'd pay off my bills, and go looking for a 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso.
I have no idea at all. Part of me would want something exotic like a F430 or Aston. But the realistic side of me would be happy with something as simple as a Cayman S or Z06.
It depends on how much money I got in the first place. One car I know I'd go find is a 93-95 FD RX-7 and restore it to the way it was new. I love that car.
I'd also like to build a car like this for fun. I'm thinking of doing it one day even without the lottery.
http://www.factoryfive.com/gtmhome.html
I would get a new Jetta TDI SportWagon and order an extended warranty.
Quote from: ifcar on September 25, 2008, 05:52:44 PM
I would get a new Jetta TDI SportWagon and order an extended warranty.
At least tell me you're going to splurge and get the heated seats, right?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 25, 2008, 06:04:43 PM
At least tell me you're going to splurge and get the heated seats, right?
I don't really see the need for them in cloth seats, at least for relatively mild DC winters. I could probably put the $350 or whatever it is to better use.
EDIT: TDIs don't seem to offer cloth seats. I'll make that a 5-door Rabbit.
Quote from: ifcar on September 25, 2008, 06:06:53 PM
I don't really see the need for them in cloth seats, at least for relatively mild DC winters. I could probably put the $350 or whatever it is to better use.
Yeah, you could get like a lifetime subscription to Consumer Reports.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 25, 2008, 06:08:14 PM
Yeah, you could get like a lifetime subscription to Consumer Reports.
Or find a worthwhile charity...
Corvette ZR1, LP-560, or a V8 Vantage and supercharge it.
this car
http://autos.yahoo.com/mercedes_benz_slr/
I saw it at the auto show. It's pretty cool.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 25, 2008, 05:44:29 PM
I'd hit the SHO forum and buy the best 91 "plus" I could find-
Then a few 'parts cars' and have someone totally rebuild it for me-
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/851286609.html
I'd buy a '69 Charger, a Porsche GT3, and I'd build a small house with a big garage with a 20 foot electric fence to keep out greedy relatives.
I'd buy a Citroen DS and hire a mechanic to maintain it for me. I'd spend the rest of my retirement years wafting about on my hydropneumatic magic carpet, with one wheel intentionally removed when I felt starved for attention.
I'd import a Peugeot 206.......one in every bodystyle, even the hideous sedan.
I'd also have to have a Citroen Ami and a Mazda AZ-1 in my garage.
Why hold back?
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Quote from: 565 on September 25, 2008, 07:29:36 PM
Why hold back?
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I'd rather find a nice Mclaren F1.
1979 Porsche 911 SC, that late '70s Porsche yellow, hardtop with a sunroof.
Quote from: Psilos on September 25, 2008, 07:45:39 PM
1979 Porsche 911 SC, that late '70s Porsche yellow, hardtop with a sunroof.
I believe that was "Warbird yellow"
First car I would buy?
Probably an M5... Mainly because I'd want to pick up a couple of my car buddies as I drive around buying the rest of my list.
I'd withdraw roughly $60-65k in cash, stuff it into a duffel bag, and then spill it all on the hood of the first 2009 CTS-V I see at the Cadillac dealer. Then I'd drive it over to West Coast Customs and have them paint it matte black and limo tint the windows.
Then I'd use it to go house hunting.
Quote from: Vinsanity on September 25, 2008, 08:24:43 PM
I'd withdraw roughly $60-65k in cash, stuff it into a duffel bag, and then spill it all on the hood of the first 2009 CTS-V I see at the Cadillac dealer. Then I'd drive it over to West Coast Customs and have them paint it matte black and limo tint the windows.
Then I'd use it to go house hunting.
You mean Toyota Sienna. :lol:
Quote from: 2o6 on September 25, 2008, 08:30:31 PM
You mean Toyota Sienna. :lol:
no, no...that would be the second car I would buy. I still need to find some 24" rimz that would clear the fenders and finish working on my design to turn the power sliding doors into Lambo scissor-style doors :lol: :rockon:
The first one I'd buy would be something nice and practical. A good daily driver. I'm leaning toward a Suzuki SX4 JLX AWD. Maybe a Saab 9-3 wagon if I splurge. I'd walk in to a dealership in my normal, everyday clothes, point to the one I want, and tell a salesman to start writing up an agreement.
The second would be a Lamborghini Gallardo. I'd buy that one with a briefcase full of cash, just because I could.
I'd take a cab to my dealer, smoking, with my sunglasses on, dressed as I usually do (jeans, polo shirt), and refuse to put my cigarette out or take my sunglasses off. Then I'd open up my messenger bag, full of cash, point to the car I want, and say "I'll take that one, if it's a stick."
I'm thinking 911 Turbo Cabriolet. I need a convertible.
Meteor Gray , blue soft top
Black painted wheels ($1,815)
Leather sport seats ($1,575)
Black leather interior
PCCB ($8,840)
Rear LSD ($950)
Sport Chrono Pack ($1,920)
Electronic Logbook ($650)
Bluetooth ($695)
Universal Audio Interface ($440)
$157,695.00
Oh no! Maybe I don't have to win the lottery... :lol:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/853262636.html (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/853262636.html)
(http://images.craigslist.org/1111231g3ZZZZZZZZZ89pedf7f5393c201e6d.jpg)
118,000 miles, small engine, five gears... $1200.
:lol:
http://www.ecarlist.com/cgi-bin/showroom.cgi?mode=show&id=15181&d_id=947
I'd negotiate it down about $10,000, and then I'd pull the trigger. I'd hand the dealer the money in cash, and then I'd drive away eternally happy.
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door28.htm
Or that one.
I would probably indulge my tastes for ecclectic, outside the mainstream cars. Maybe start by buying excellent examples of cars I used to own: Fiat X-1/9, Peugeot 505 Turbo, Merkur XR4Ti. Then I'd start finding others that I wished I owned but never did: Renault Fuego, Lancia Beta coupe, "Sterling by Rover" 827 Vitesse, Peugeot 405 Mi16, Alfa Romeo 164, Merkur Scorpio, 1980's grey market Citroen CX GTI Turbo 2.
Once I've exhausted all the oddball cars sold in the US, I'd start importing others that never made it over. Peugeot 205 GTI, Citroen BX, Lancia Thema 8.32 Ferrari, various MG Rover products, etc. I'd have more fun with these than a garage full of Ferraris. Lambos, Bentleys and Bugattis.
Cheers,
Madman of the People
I would buy an '86 4runner and put copious amounts of money in it.
800 hp sounds like a good place to start.
That's the Trooper I was looking for a year and a half ago. Son of a bitch.
The reason I went Aston, then Ferrari, instead of something practical is because I already HAVE something reasonably practical and cheap, so winning the Lottery would not instantly make that car go away. ;) Free money means looking at cars I couldn't already afford.
Two cars. Ford GT for me, Jaguar XK8 roadster for SWMBO. And a new Mazda 3 for my son.
Sell the Buick and the current Mazda 3.
Just to get it out of my system i would have to go out and buy something right away. Literally i'd go straight from the lottery office(if the funds where deposited into my bank) and go to the local german megaplex(not really that big). I'd walk into the mercedes/porsche dealership and buy SOMETHING, doesn't matter i know of a few i'd take.
Either way the point is that by the end of the day i'd have a new 911 turbo/GT2/GT3 or Mercedes E63AMG/S65AMG/ETC. If they had nothing i would just go to the downtown luxo place and get a aston or lotus or anything exotic and fast or just a good old BMW M car.
I'd bust a move on the STI, trade the WRX for an Outback XT, and stick the wife in a Jetta TDI for general commuting/dog hauling. Then I would ride home in an XB12 Lightning, just to top it off.
(After paying off my current mortgage and possibly laying down cash on a nicer house first).
LMAO at hemi's second post.
I don't know why you mentioned the raty clothes and ac/dc shirt. You wouldn't throw them off since that's what most viper buyers wear anyway.
Throw on a thousand dollar suit and a rolex and go look at a viper, they'll wonder what the hell your doing in a chrysler dealership buying a cramped slapped together glorified kit car for 100K. :lol:
Depending on how much the lottery winnings are. If it's over 50mil after tax, then I would go into some dealer, and point to one or two models I don't want, and then say, this, this, I don't want, and give me one of all the other models else in black. :lol:
Would y'all have a 993 Turbo S as a daily driver? If not, it might be in my best interest to look into getting a 400 hp STI-powered 2.5 RS.
Quote from: NomisR on September 26, 2008, 10:41:47 AM
Depending on how much the lottery winnings are. If it's over 50mil after tax, then I would go into some dealer, and point to one or two models I don't want, and then say, this, this, I don't want, and give me one of all the other models else in black. :lol:
:lol: That would be hilarious!
Ok, I changed my mined. I want one of these.
http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/Ban3/tabid/74/Default.aspx
Mint, 1973 Caddy DeVille (light metallic brown plz) and every part I can possibly throw at my Miata.
Also a WRX with skinny snow wheels for winter.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 25, 2008, 07:16:26 PM
I'd import a Peugeot 206.......one in every bodystyle, even the hideous sedan.
Ok, I'll bite - why?
If you haven't driven a 206, driving one will probably change your mind on what to do with all that lottery money.
If you have driven one, I have to question your sanity!
Quote from: Secret Chimp on September 27, 2008, 05:31:33 PM
Mint, 1973 Caddy DeVille (light metallic brown plz) and every part I can possibly throw at my Miata.
Also a WRX with skinny snow wheels for winter.
Would that be Canyon Amber Metallic or Saturn Bronze firemist?
Liek deeees
(http://www.rolyleahycustomimports.com/images/12mnth/0306-73caddy01.jpg)
Pharoah Gold Firemist
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 27, 2008, 05:46:51 PM
Pharoah Gold Firemist
I think "caramel pimp taffy" works better
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Quote from: NACar on September 27, 2008, 06:06:37 PM
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Oo, not even the facelifted one. That'll get the ICP chicks piling in like there's free meth inside.
I would say an El Camino, but I might be buying one of those tonight...
So I'll go with the other 2 on my wishlist, a Porsche 911 Turbo and a Ute. Plus an Aston Martin DBS and Lotus Exige S 240. I'd probably get a Ducati 848 too.
I'd go get myself a Caterham Seven RS (500 hp!), then go get an MK1 MR2, and then head off to the Porsche dealer for a 911 997 GT2. :rockon:
Well, the first "set" of cars I would buy would essentially be at the same time, so here goes:
For my mom - 2009 BMW 335i convertible, fully loaded
For my step-mom - http://motorcars-of-georgia.ebizautos.com/detail-2008-lotus-elise-supercharged-3413813.html
For my dad - 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S
For myself - 2009 M3 Sedan and 2009 Cayman Boxter S
As time went on, I'd start looking for some more collector cars. I'd like to own one of each gen M3, a 2002, Ferrari Dino, 993 Turbo.
This is all assuming that I won some asinine amount of money. If it were "only" a few million, I'd be much more conservative.
EDIT: Scratch the Cayman S. I need a convertible.
Quote from: thecarnut on September 27, 2008, 09:52:39 PM
I'd go get myself a Caterham Seven RS (500 hp!), then go get an MK1 MR2, and then head off to the Porsche dealer for a 911 997 GT2. :rockon:
Oh, didn't even think about a Caterham/Lotus 7!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 27, 2008, 05:39:02 PM
Would that be Canyon Amber Metallic or Saturn Bronze firemist?
When in doubt, go Firemist.
As for the main question, I'd head out straight away and find an XW Falcon GTHO Phase II in red, silver or the very rare olive green with black bonnet. Then, I'd buy this 1963 Pontiac LeMans (http://www.australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle_view/101725) for its wonderful '60s simplicity, classic good looks and rarity compared to early Mustangs and Camaros. Finally, I'd search for a marvellous '70s Cadillac; I'm not yet sure what model (let alone colour and trim combination), but it would certainly be big, bold and luxurious.
How heavenly.
Depends on how much I win. If its some outragous amount ZR1,LP-640s,430s,#s matching 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 and any Aston will be the first cars I pick up. If it's only a couple million I'll take a GSXR 750,a drop top Vette and a AMG CLS Benz.
I'd have at least two cars:
1. The daily driver, just when I want to get between point A and B with a minimum of fuss and maximum of comfort: Hyundai Genesis V8
2. The sports car for spirited drives: Ferrari F430 convertible
Sweet god, that Trooper's under $1000 now. If only I was anywhere near Seattle.
umm... i think i would go for a mercedes sl - nothing very exotic. i think i would ease into something even more exciting in time. a beautiful house would probably be my first priority. i think i would also opt for a fully loaded 2009 nissan maxima. i would hate to be one of the countless "cursed" lottery winners - overtaken by greed.
I'd have a brabus rocket for a daily driver. :rockon:
Quote from: Psilos on September 28, 2008, 03:10:17 PM
Sweet god, that Trooper's under $1000 now. If only I was anywhere near Seattle.
You aren't in Bellinghammered still?
Quote from: Secret Chimp on September 28, 2008, 06:56:04 PM
You aren't in Bellinghammered still?
I'm in Boise for the next couple of weeks or few months. I have a seasonal job here...
I'd get something simple like a new S4 or old RS4.... then dump $10-15k in the RX-8 to make it everything I always wanted it to be
....actually I have the money to dump in the RX-8 now..... and I should make my dreams come true with it.... but I'm a cheap bastard and can't justify it
Quote from: Psilos on September 28, 2008, 03:10:17 PM
Sweet god, that Trooper's under $1000 now. If only I was anywhere near Seattle.
Come on, you just won the lottery, live a little! If you're going to get a Trooper, at least make it an Acura SLX!
(http://www.wheelguide.org/images/products/Acura-SLX.jpg)
:lol:
Quote from: 565 on September 25, 2008, 07:29:36 PM
Why hold back?
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You'd buy the Salt Flats??
Man that is a tough one. I want to say I would find an F40 but I would probably pussy out and get something like a GT3.
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Quote from: the Teuton on September 29, 2008, 10:54:37 PM
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/95cherokee_spt.jpg
Your image doesn't show up. However, the picture can bee seen if you copy and paste the URL into the address bar.
I see it.
It's the same lame-ass Cherokee 93JC used to post all the time.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 30, 2008, 12:23:12 AM
It's the fucking AWESOME Cherokee that looks just like 93JC's.
:praise:
Still going with a gray 911 Turbo cab with black wheels.
Only to a moron.
Things would remain about the same - sticking the with Accord with an Outback XT in my immediate future as I have been thinking (and advised elsewhere on the 'Spin) the last little while.
I don't know what car I would want first.
Maybe a GT3 slate grey with black wheels. Maybe a F430 spyder with a manual trans. Maybe pick up a Carrera GT. Definently not a Veyron though.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=15944.msg892173#msg892173 date=1222927996
Still going with a gray 911 Turbo cab with black wheels.
You should go with the cocoa interior though.
I told my wife last night that if we won the jackpot last night ($35 Million), that I would buy a DBS.
She said, "How much is it?".
I said, "$300,000 CDN".
She said, "That's too expensive"
I said, "We'll still have $34,700,000 left over".
She said, "Oh yeah".
Women. :rolleyes:
Quote from: JYODER240 on October 02, 2008, 09:33:39 AM
You should go with the cocoa interior though.
Gray over cocoa with a blue top and black wheels? I'm not entirely sure that cocoa is available with the sport seats, though.
EDIT: Cocoa works with the sport seats. But I'm not sure of the brown leather.
(http://cc.porsche.com/pva_new/mimes/pva/images/data/knowledgebase/US/m92009/externaldata/997630/F9Q/f9q.jpg)
Quote from: Raza link=topic=15944.msg892576#msg892576 date=1222998104
Gray over cocoa with a blue top and black wheels? I'm not entirely sure that cocoa is available with the sport seats, though.
EDIT: Cocoa works with the sport seats. But I'm not sure of the brown leather.
(http://cc.porsche.com/pva_new/mimes/pva/images/data/knowledgebase/US/m92009/externaldata/997630/F9Q/f9q.jpg)
I saw cocoa with seal grey once and it looked amazing. It's a very deep brown and it contrasts well with the aluminum trim. I'm not sure how it would go with a blue top and black wheels though.
Don't get a blue top.
I pretty much hate any top color other than tan or black, regardless of the car it's going on.
I think I might buy a V70.
I think I'd spare no expense on a 2001, 500 hp, STi wagon conversion to recreate my hero car from Gran Turismo 2 (using my current chassis or not depending on how structurally sound it is). BTW, I had that car long before I bought my real-life battle wagon.
Quote from: JYODER240 on October 05, 2008, 09:19:26 AM
I saw cocoa with seal grey once and it looked amazing. It's a very deep brown and it contrasts well with the aluminum trim. I'm not sure how it would go with a blue top and black wheels though.
Think I'd prefer it without the rear wing
Quote from: BimmerM3 on October 05, 2008, 09:04:45 PM
Don't get a blue top.
I pretty much hate any top color other than tan or black, regardless of the car it's going on.
Now I'll definitely get a blue top. And you can't drive it!
http://www.dennigcars.org/models/ferrari_410_superamerica.htm
The End.
Assuming this was a substantial amount I think I'd either get a Dinan 535i or an E46 M3.
I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 09, 2008, 04:38:11 PM
I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.
My first thought was that finding a good classic would take time. I don't have enough patience for that to be my first purchase.
Quote from: Raza on October 09, 2008, 04:41:50 PM
My first thought was that finding a good classic would take time. I don't have enough patience for that to be my first purchase.
He did say "first purchase," didn't he?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 09, 2008, 04:46:05 PM
He did say "first purchase," didn't he?
Indeed. I'd scour the classifieds for a 65 Shelby GT350, but after the 911 Turbo.
I'd also get an E36 328is for turning into a track car. An Elise, too. And others. But the 911 Turbo cabriolet (Meteor Gray/Black with black wheels and a blue top with PCCB) comes first.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 09, 2008, 04:38:11 PM
I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.
I rather doubt it is possible to have two cars on campus and I have to live here for the next two years so I would have to get something that could be trusted to make it to Texas and back two or three times year.
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I'll take that.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 09, 2008, 04:38:11 PM
I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.
An Aston Martin isn't tasteful? What are you smoking?
Quote from: omicron on September 28, 2008, 11:41:59 AM
When in doubt, go Firemist.
As for the main question, I'd head out straight away and find an XW Falcon GTHO Phase II in red, silver or the very rare olive green with black bonnet. Then, I'd buy this 1963 Pontiac LeMans (http://www.australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle_view/101725) for its wonderful '60s simplicity, classic good looks and rarity compared to early Mustangs and Camaros. Finally, I'd search for a marvellous '70s Cadillac; I'm not yet sure what model (let alone colour and trim combination), but it would certainly be big, bold and luxurious.
How heavenly.
omicron: OmiDude! Yeah, a spotless '63 Pontiac Tempest LeMans coupe would be a heckuva place to start--looking back over the decades, it's sorta sad that the '64 Tempest went up in size--the '64 GTO woulda been even badder on the smaller '63 Tempest chassis! You have a sharp eye, OmiDude!
The '66 Bronco needs some work, and lottery millions could ease my pain!
First, I'd get a twenty-four bottle case of fresh Negra Modello :cheers:
Then, I'd learn how to professionally weld--not the welding as I currently mis-practice the skill. I'd add a heli-arc set-up to my current equipment and gain some competence with that hardware, too.
After that, I'd get a quality tubing cutter, stand mounted, and enough tubing to teach myself to cut tubing professionally.
I'd follow that up with a tubing bender, and more tubing to get the technique really down cold.
(Look for the price of steel tubing and chrome-moly tubing to go way, waaaayyy up)
Then I'd twirl my mustache while eyeing the Bronco malevolently, and watch it squirm as I slowly turn the valve on the acetylene tank...
BU-WA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!! :heated: :heated: :heated:
Then, a used Mustang FR500C from 2005, a second racing seat with harness to match the driver's racing seat, a complete set of Ford GT emissions equipment, a Tremec 6060, a turn signal kit, the phone number of the best window-tinting shop in the Northeast, a source for a Wink wide-angle rear view mirror, an appointment with Paint by Santini in HoChiMinhster, CA, a coupla new helmets to replace my battered Bells, a genuine Nomex racing suit to replace the ancient 'cycle leathers from mo'sickle dragracing days, a full summer of racing school at Miller Motorsports Park, and another twenty-four bottle case of Negra Modello :cheers:
Well, since we're talkin' millions here, a coupla packages of Antonio y Cleopatras (Would that be Antonios y Cleopatras?) for relaxing after a day at the track...
Quote from: TBR on October 09, 2008, 10:35:04 PM
I rather doubt it is possible to have two cars on campus and I have to live here for the next two years so I would have to get something that could be trusted to make it to Texas and back two or three times year.
Dude, you just won the fucking lottery. You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.
Quote from: Raza on October 10, 2008, 06:37:57 PM
Dude, you just won the fucking lottery. You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.
Just buy the whole thing. :lol:
Is it wrong that I'd probably get a 1100 hp Lingenfelter Hummer H1 Alpha for a weekend car?
nah, id probably get a peterbilt just for shits.
You guys are impossible.
Get both, dammit!
:lol:
A Hummer weighs about 7500 lbs. Would 1100 hp be enough?
Quote from: Raza on October 10, 2008, 06:37:57 PM
Dude, you just won the fucking lottery. You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.
Wouldn't be worth the trouble (keep in mind that not only is freshmen parking .5 miles away from my dorm, but the closest parking garage is probably 5 miles away).
Besides, considering the condition of my current daily driver replacing it would be my first priority anyway, even if I had somewhere to put a 2nd car.
To prove that I do have good taste, this is the full list of what my purchases would be if I won an obscene amount of money:
1. New BMW 535i Dinan
2. Ferrari 348 Targa
3. Porsche 964 Turbo (eventually I would tune the crap out of, but only after I had a fair amount of track time with it in stock config)
4. New VW Touraeg V8
5. New Chris Craft Launch 25
Bloody expensive too (like $105k), but I bet they have great resale value and it's probably a boat that would last you for a lifetime.
drives well, and most importantly, looks damn good doing it, particularly in blue.
Quote from: J86 on October 10, 2008, 08:08:35 PM
drives well, and most importantly, looks damn good doing it, particularly in blue.
Oh most certainly. Chris Craft makes pretty much the best looking motor boats out there.
I've changed my mind. I would buy a 535xi wagon with a 6-speed manual and every thinkable option. Then I would buy an E63 AMG wagon.
List:
1. Peugeot 206 2.0L GTI
2. Tommy Kaira ZZII (Was it ever for sale? Even so, I'd buy the concept)
3. 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint
4. Ford RS200
5. GMC Typhoon
6. Dodge Caravan 2.5L
7. Citroen DS
8. Daihatsu Copen
9. Aston Martin Lagonda
10. 1984 Fiat Panda
Quote from: TBR on October 10, 2008, 08:13:29 PM
Oh most certainly. Chris Craft makes pretty much the best looking motor boats out there.
Some of the best looking from a major manufacturer for sure. The really reinvented themselves just a few years ago.
Okay, if we're making top 10 lists now, here's mine:
1) 993 Turbo S
2) 1957 Bel Air fuelie convertible
3) GC style Subaru modded to hell (like maybe my GF wagon)
4) E46 M3 convertible
5) Bentley Arnage R (?)
6) LHD converted R34 Skyline GT-R
7) Modded B5 Audi RS4 sedan (so a converted S4)
8) 1100 hp Hummer H1
9) Porsche Boxster S
10) Porsche 959
I couldn't imagine actually having 10 cars, pretty much precludes a normal house and I have no desire to live on an estate. Nonetheless...
1. Dinan 535i
2. Ferrari 348
2. 964 Turbo
4. Lotus Exige S
5. VW Touraeg
6. Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560
7. Ford F-250 PSD
8. Mercedes-Benz CL600
9. 1997 Rolls Royce (can't remember the actual name, but the last of the non-Germanic Rolls)
10. GMC Yukon Denali XL
Quote9. 1997 Rolls Royce (can't remember the actual name, but the last of the non-Germanic Rolls)
Silver Seraph or Silver Spur. Pick one. The Seraph was introduced in 1999, but it's the last Crewe Rolls.
Silver Seraph was BMW influenced. I was thinking of the Silver Spur.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 10, 2008, 08:43:28 PM
Silver Seraph or Silver Spur. Pick one. The Seraph was introduced in 1999, but it's the last Crewe Rolls.
We had a Spur. Nice car.
Quote from: TBR on October 10, 2008, 08:47:15 PM
Silver Seraph was BMW influenced. I was thinking of the Silver Spur.
No, actually. It was Crewe designed completely, but the engines were sourced from BMW because they knew they weren't going to be around for much longer. VW made a counter offer (unexpectedly to everyone), BMW countered, raised it, VW then had an ultimately kickass offer, then BMW went out from under them and bought the rights to the Rolls-Royce name without any of the factories.
It's a weird situation.
Quote from: Raza on October 10, 2008, 09:08:42 PM
We had a Spur. Nice car.
Resale value kill it or are you guys just that cool?
Why'd you sell it?
BMW engine=BMW influence
Quote from: the Teuton on October 10, 2008, 09:10:07 PM
Resale value kill it or are you guys just that cool?
Why'd you sell it?
We got rid of it when I was pretty young. I don't remember why.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 10, 2008, 07:19:30 PM
A Hummer weighs about 7500 lbs. Would 1100 hp be enough?
This weighs 65 tons and gets by with only 1500hp. :huh:
(http://www.aflinsider.net/images/m1abrams51.jpg)
Quote from: TBR on October 10, 2008, 08:40:23 PM
I couldn't imagine actually having 10 cars, pretty much precludes a normal house and I have no desire to live on an estate. Nonetheless...
My dream house is a monument to a car collection. I dream of a garage that would be just a garage in the sense that San Marco's Basilica is just a church.
Quote from: sandertheshark on October 11, 2008, 01:53:27 PM
This weighs 65 tons and gets by with only 1500hp. :huh:
Key word in bold. If I just won the lottery, I want to do a lot more than "get by". :ohyeah:
Quote from: sandertheshark on October 11, 2008, 01:53:27 PM
This weighs 65 tons and gets by with only 1500hp. :huh:
(http://www.aflinsider.net/images/m1abrams51.jpg)
Yes, but a 1100 hp H1 has about the same power to weight ratio as a Nissan GT-R. I'm not sure it's enough, though.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 11, 2008, 05:21:15 PM
Yes, but a 1100 hp H1 has about the same power to weight ratio as a Nissan GT-R. I'm not sure it's enough, though.
There's a saying for this.
When in doubt, add an extra 500 hp just in case!
Quote from: hotrodalex on October 11, 2008, 05:34:58 PM
There's a saying for this.
When in doubt, add an extra 500 hp just in case!
A Hummer that can hit 60 mph in 3 seconds...not fast enough!
I like your thinking.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 09, 2008, 04:38:11 PM
I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.
Tsk.
Quote from: Nethead on October 10, 2008, 09:08:30 AM
omicron: OmiDude! Yeah, a spotless '63 Pontiac Tempest LeMans coupe would be a heckuva place to start--looking back over the decades, it's sorta sad that the '64 Tempest went up in size--the '64 GTO woulda been even badder on the smaller '63 Tempest chassis! You have a sharp eye, OmiDude!
Now, here's some sense!
omicron: But of course! :praise:
Quote from: HEMI666 on September 25, 2008, 05:34:17 PM
If you won the lottery, what would be the very first car you would buy and how would you go about buying it?
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L89. Shadow Gray. Black interior. :rockon:
Why not a 454 LS6?
Quote from: 68_427 on October 19, 2008, 07:23:46 PM
Why not a 454 LS6?
The SS 396 L89 is more common and, I would guess, more readily available for purchase. That and the 396 had a history of better reliability, even though by 1970 it was
actually a 402 V8.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 19, 2008, 07:23:46 PM
Why not a 454 LS6?
+1 There are plenty #'s matching at Barret-Jackson every year! Make mine a dark blue drop top with white rally stripes, top and interior.
Quote from: gotta-qik-z28 on October 19, 2008, 11:09:24 PM
+1 There are plenty #'s matching at Barret-Jackson every year! Make mine a dark blue drop top with white rally stripes, top and interior.
srsly. It's the freaking lottery for Pete's sake.
Quote from: gotta-qik-z28 on October 19, 2008, 11:09:24 PM
+1 There are plenty #'s matching at Barret-Jackson every year! Make mine a dark blue drop top with white rally stripes, top and interior.
I wasn't aware that B-J had 454 LS6's in such large quantities. The car wasn't sold in large numbers when it was new, making it the rarest of '70 Chevelles. I don't see "plenty" of them being available now unless they are "tribute" cars. I don't want a tribute car. Remember there were also LS5 Chevelles that had the lower-output version of the 454.
I assume you're referring to
Fathom Blue for the color of yours? Nice choice. But I would not turn down
Cranberry Red, Fathom Green, Cortez Silver, Tuxedo Black or
Olympic Gold. :lol:
Did the SS454's come with a stick shift?
Yeah I'm pretty sure, don't know how common they were on the LS5 but I don't think they were very common for the LS6.
Quote from: hotrodalex on October 20, 2008, 02:32:02 PM
Did the SS454's come with a stick shift?
Old muscle cars are best with automatics.
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 20, 2008, 04:16:24 PM
Old muscle cars are best with automatics.
Very True! The '70 Chevelle 454s (LS-6 not LS-5) were available with 4 speed manuals. They even made a few (IIRC 12 of the 25) LS-6 conv. manuals also.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 20, 2008, 02:37:47 PM
Yeah I'm pretty sure, don't know how common they were on the LS5 but I don't think they were very common for the LS6.
They weren't.
Quote from: USA_Idol on October 19, 2008, 11:13:56 PM
I wasn't aware that B-J had 454 LS6's in such large quantities. The car wasn't sold in large numbers when it was new, making it the rarest of '70 Chevelles. I don't see "plenty" of them being available now unless they are "tribute" cars. I don't want a tribute car. Remember there were also LS5 Chevelles that had the lower-output version of the 454.
I assume you're referring to Fathom Blue for the color of yours? Nice choice. But I would not turn down Cranberry Red, Fathom Green, Cortez Silver, Tuxedo Black or Olympic Gold. :lol:
IIRC I saw at least 5 #'s matching 1970 LS-6 Chevelles (all hardtops) this year. There was a total of 4,475 (out of the 62,372 SS Chevelles were produced in 1970) LS-6s produced in 1970.
I change my mind.
Prodrive P2, I'd have them build me one.
(http://www.subdriven.com/news/uploads/Subaru_News/prodrive_p2_impreza.jpg)
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 20, 2008, 04:16:24 PM
Old muscle cars are best with automatics.
Meh. Not really. If you get a good manual then it's better.
Quote from: gotta-qik-z28 on October 20, 2008, 04:28:26 PM
IIRC I saw at least 5 #'s matching 1970 LS-6 Chevelles (all hardtops) this year. There was a total of 4,475 (out of the 62,372 SS Chevelles were produced in 1970) LS-6s produced in 1970.
Like I said, the SS 454 LS6 is the rarest of the '70 Chevelles. :lol: It's surprising that collectors seem to be eager to get rid of them at auction lately. :confused:
Quote from: hotrodalex on October 20, 2008, 06:23:58 PM
Meh. Not really. If you get a good manual then it's better.
There was no such thing as a good manual in 60s muscle cars.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 20, 2008, 04:42:43 PM
I change my mind.
Prodrive P2, I'd have them build me one.
(http://www.subdriven.com/news/uploads/Subaru_News/prodrive_p2_impreza.jpg)
Would you register it as a Subaru R2 or an Impreza or what? Without Ben Franklin and a few of his friends lobbying for you, it might be tough.
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 21, 2008, 09:22:18 AM
There was no such thing as a good manual in 60s muscle cars.
The 4 spd in my El Camino doesn't seem bad. Maybe not brand new Honda good, but good.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 21, 2008, 09:45:59 AM
Would you register it as a Subaru R2 or an Impreza or what? Without Ben Franklin and a few of his friends lobbying for you, it might be tough.
I'll leave that up to my money. ;)
Quote from: the Teuton on October 21, 2008, 09:45:59 AM
Would you register it as a Subaru R2 or an Impreza or what? Without Ben Franklin and a few of his friends lobbying for you, it might be tough.
Have them build it without an engine and transmission, register it as a kit car.
If I won the lottery, I would also add an Audi S5 to my shopping list. Wait......are those for sale in the US yet? :huh:
Quote from: USA_Idol on October 24, 2008, 10:21:11 PM
If I won the lottery, I would also add an Audi S5 to my shopping list. Wait......are those for sale in the US yet? :huh:
Yeah. For months now. I saw one on the road yesterday.