If you had $40k to spend what car would you buy

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doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
27 Jun 2012 2:44pm
^^ Very nice, saw one on the road the other day.
Dawn Patrol
Dawn Patrol
WA
1991 posts
WA, 1991 posts
27 Jun 2012 2:52pm
That looks wicked!

If only Subaru were putting a snail on their version...
giBiLatoR
giBiLatoR
QLD
147 posts
QLD, 147 posts
27 Jun 2012 5:02pm
Dawn Patrol said...

That looks wicked!

If only Subaru were putting a snail on their version...


I reckon!! TRD will come through for the fanatics though (that and theres room for a straight EJ25 drop!), only criticism is the low end is a TINY tiny tiny bit lacking, a charger on the thing would ensure the hairs on the back of your neck never went limp again =]
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
27 Jun 2012 5:10pm
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/mercedes-ml55-2001-12389803?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246%201247%201252%201282%201090%204294961747%201216&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~0.5&sort=default

AMG ML55. Was $140,000 in 2001, yours for $17,500. Spend another 5k on tinting, lift it so you can look down on others checking out your new enormous chrome wheels.

Spend $7,500 on return tickets to Laos (or any 3rd world country, but Laos would be my pick) and a year's food and accom.

You will then have approx 10k left over to hand out on a daily basis, in the form of food, at the orphanage of your choice. Perhaps even a daily english lesson too, to help them with job prospects.

I guarantee your outlook on life will change a thousand times more than the fleeting happiness any object will give you.
adolf
adolf
1862 posts
1862 posts
27 Jun 2012 6:47pm
^^^^ Bahahahaha ^^^^^



62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
WA, 24860 posts
27 Jun 2012 6:56pm
So Adolf did you buy that kick butt car
adolf
adolf
1862 posts
1862 posts
27 Jun 2012 6:58pm
Couldn't afford it. But I did buy an electronics kit and am going to Kauai for a couple of weeks.
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
WA, 24860 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:11pm
adolf said...

Couldn't afford it. But I did buy an electronics kit and am going to Kauai for a couple of weeks.


Geez what was that clip you posted,taking the p-ss or what.

Hmm you lucky bugger heading to Kauai,where you staying check out the Princeville if you have time.
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:06pm
Oh silly me I forgot you were all butthurt after our last exchange.

Scratch what I said before, buy the Cayenne, it's the perfect car for you and you're the perfect driver for one
fingerbone
fingerbone
NSW
921 posts
NSW, 921 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:18pm
Get a cheap piece of crap...
Travel with the left over cash
Update your leisure equipment
Enjoy life....
newguy
newguy
654 posts
654 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:15pm
Or restore a car? Have seen a lot of nice restored Porsches lately. May still cost the same but price will be spread out meaning you can go all out and have some fun on the side with the rest of the car. Then when you flip the finger at the skyline behind you, you'd also feel a sense of achievement besides overtaking a kid in his car
harry potter
harry potter
VIC
2777 posts
VIC, 2777 posts
28 Jun 2012 1:34am
newguy said...

Or restore a car? Have seen a lot of nice restored Porsches lately. May still cost the same but price will be spread out meaning you can go all out and have some fun on the side with the rest of the car. Then when you flip the finger at the skyline behind you, you'd also feel a sense of achievement besides overtaking a kid in his car


???? Not too many Porsches will leave a GTR behind
you will look better though
harry potter
harry potter
VIC
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VIC, 2777 posts
28 Jun 2012 1:44am
giBiLatoR said...

Mrs just bought a new Toyota 86 GTS scrapes in just under 40k with a few hundred to spare. AND the kiteboard fits in the back JUST! Couldn't get anything off the showroom floor better then this car for 40 G's guaranteed!




Sex on wheels!


Not a bad jigger .... But nothing down low with peak power at around 7,000 rpm but more importantly peak torque around 6,500. She needs a bootful to get going
An older porsche would be a better investment and an older EVO a better performance option however neither would come with a warranty.
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
28 Jun 2012 1:33pm
harry potter said...

giBiLatoR said...

Mrs just bought a new Toyota 86 GTS scrapes in just under 40k with a few hundred to spare. AND the kiteboard fits in the back JUST! Couldn't get anything off the showroom floor better then this car for 40 G's guaranteed!




Sex on wheels!


Not a bad jigger .... But nothing down low with peak power at around 7,000 rpm but more importantly peak torque around 6,500. She needs a bootful to get going
An older porsche would be a better investment and an older EVO a better performance option however neither would come with a warranty.


Cant beat it for the price I recon
Basecurve
Basecurve
WA
196 posts
WA, 196 posts
28 Jun 2012 9:04pm
An older porsche would be a better investment and an older EVO a better performance option however neither would come with a warranty.

I would advise caution when using the term "investment" wrt any vehicle purchase.
(having taken a good number of $ haircuts over the years)

Best rule is to buy the least expensive car your ego can afford.
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
QLD, 12365 posts
29 Jun 2012 1:51am
Basecurve said...
Best rule is to buy the least expensive car your ego can afford.


You got that right buddy. For short trips a push bike will do.

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