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Agent001
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You just got a Christmas bonus check for $100,000. So which car or cars do you buy?
Agent001
submitted on 11/26/2007
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You just got a Christmas bonus check for $100,000. So which car or cars do you buy?
OK, so you didn't get a Christmas bonus check for $100,000.
But this is the internet and we can imagine anything we want, so just for a few minutes, let’s pretend we did.
The boss hands you the check and says there is only ONE catch.
You have to spend every penny on a vehicle or vehicles.
Cars or trucks only…no bikes, atv’s, boats, etc.
And you have to make your mind up in the next fifteen minutes and give him/her an answer with your choice/choices.
So what’s it going to be Auto Spies?
Tell us your choice/choices.
And that’s $100,000 USD and you are purchasing vehicles only available in the good old USA.
We’ll all make our choices after a few comments are posted…
Let the dreaming and fun begin!
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bigTYME
- 11/26/2007 2:32:57 AM
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2008 S550, Premium III, and AMG Sport Package. All in - $100,595. I'll cover the $595 and TTL.
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Agent001
- 11/26/2007 2:35:05 AM
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LOL!!!
Good choice!
001
EnnNorak
- 11/26/2007 10:05:33 AM
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I'll take the S550 but only after the Audi A8L and without the overpriced AMG stuff. My second choice would be the CLS550 with standard equipment only. I am upset with Mercedes for providing LSD only as part of a very expensive package on the CLS. LSD should be standard on all RWD cars. It's a very cost-effective way to provide the safety of added winter traction.
With Audi's A8L I would not only get a Quattro system with a Torsen center differential but I would also get an aluminum body that will not rust out eventually.
Need4Speed
- 11/26/2007 5:34:10 PM
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EnnNorak-
rust? where do you live and how long would you keep it? You spend $100,000 on any car you shouldn't have to worry about rust until way after you've gotten rid of it.
Agent004
- 11/26/2007 7:23:16 PM
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BMW Z4M Coupe
and a
BMW 535xi
EnnNorak
- 11/29/2007 6:35:52 PM
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Need4Speed, I live in Canada and most jurisdictions here use salt in the winter to melt snow on the road. Salt eats steel bodies alive and makes the car look like hell -- that is why I really like aluminum bodies. AWD or 4WD is a must for winter traction although I would be quite happy with LSD on a RWD car.
BTW, they sand the roads only in Edmonton (no salt) which is great. I think the aluminum-bodied Audi A8L is the kind of vehicle one can pass on to the next generation.
xj13
- 11/26/2007 2:35:53 AM
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Aston DB9
GT2,Turbo,GT3,S,RS.
CL500
CLS63
R8
F430
Bently GT
And where I need extra cash, I'll put in the rest.
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xj13
- 11/26/2007 7:21:05 AM
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OK, the Porsche 997 GT3 and XKR.
enthusiastx11
- 11/26/2007 12:12:00 PM
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only two of those cars are remotely close to $100,000...try again.
pacotacolol
- 11/26/2007 4:10:46 PM
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I got serious with this. I went to the company's website and "build and priced" some cars. here are my choices:
2008 Lexus RX400h AWD-Base MSRP* $42,580.00+ Package $7,001.00= $50,346.00+ shipping, ect. This would be the SUV for trips. And wifes car.
2008 Smart ForTwo Convertible-Base MSRP* $12,900.00+ Package $500.00= $13,400.00+ shipping, ect. I want this just for the novelty.
That leaves me with $53,746.00. I currently own a 2007 Mercedes S-Class AMG And a 2006 BMW X5
With the $53,746.00 I would get:
2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class AMG- Base MSRP:$37,275.00+ Package $4,674.00= $48,702.00+ shipping, ect. I want this for a daily car.
Then use save the rest!
B_sar
Jmiller44
- 11/26/2007 5:22:51 PM
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those are all comfortably above the 100k mark. unless you have two jobs where this is simultaneously happening don't get your hopes up.
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:47:09 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:47:27 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:47:29 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:47:41 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:47:59 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:48:00 PM
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Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
pacotacolol
- 11/27/2007 4:50:35 PM
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sorry about those repeting comments. im using dial-up at a hotel, so i clicked the submit a bunch of times. didn't think it would do that! sorry again
B_sar
rumnyc
- 11/26/2007 3:00:39 AM
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x you won't get a single one of those cars for 100k lol
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Agent001
- 11/26/2007 3:05:00 AM
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In his mind he will ;)
LOL
001
Mercedes
- 11/26/2007 3:19:01 AM
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SL550
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farabira1
- 11/26/2007 3:40:49 AM
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I would love to get the Jaguar XKR Portfolio, or Porsche 997 turbo, or Continental Flying Spur, or even the Nissan GTR. But to be frank if I had that much money, I will just get myself an ariel atom, and would spend the rest of the money in buying a sporty Jaguar XF supercharged. I would be able to use the ariel atom on the track and the XF can be used for everyday and long distance driving.
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FerrarisR4me
- 11/26/2007 4:07:21 AM
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Well, if it's ONLY $100K (lol) I'll go w/ a Maserati GT. 6 Spd, Black. If not that, then either an Aston Martin Vantage, or the Jag XKR.
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S4cabriofoxone
- 11/26/2007 10:26:20 PM
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That will run you over $130K with only the lightest sprinkle of options and a dealer mark-up.
ste_u6
- 11/26/2007 4:46:29 AM
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something different....
Weissmann MF3 Roadster maybe.
And by the exchange rate at the minute, i think its every penny of $100,000.
http://www.toffsworld.com/motoring/weismann_MF3.htm
That, or an original Porsche 356 Speedster.
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ATrain
- 11/26/2007 4:53:04 AM
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997 GT3 RS
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noname00
- 11/26/2007 5:30:44 AM
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997 GT3 (the RS is above 100k)
henbmw
- 11/26/2007 11:41:46 AM
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So is the GT3
ATrain
- 11/26/2007 10:07:55 PM
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No one said I couldn't foot the bill for the missing dineros...
Talli
- 11/26/2007 5:54:32 AM
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audi s8- loaded
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MaindrianPace
- 11/26/2007 6:12:26 AM
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BMW M6: $99,300 +delivery
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Agent004
- 11/26/2007 7:17:00 PM
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Do Euro delivery (if you're in the US) and you can save a few grand and put it towards gas or tires :)
LE34
- 11/26/2007 6:27:46 AM
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LEXUS LS600h
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M53R
- 11/26/2007 7:25:55 AM
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BMW M3 + BMW 535i ;). Thats only in the U.S, in here the M3 alone costs $100,000.
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enthusiastx11
- 11/26/2007 12:16:08 PM
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those two cars will cost you over $140,000 in the US.
M53R
- 11/26/2007 12:25:19 PM
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Hmm interesting.. well then it would be an alpine white BMW M3 coupe, I ll keep the rest to myself :)
KZ258
- 11/26/2007 7:38:37 AM
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Nissan GTR EVO with every option checked off along with spinners and lambo doors added on
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TriniFlyBoy1
- 11/26/2007 2:54:42 PM
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I totally agree! Nissan GT-R without a doubt.
Bmw8ter
- 11/26/2007 8:22:10 AM
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I'll go out on a limb and say, a fully kitted Ronaele Mustang; which is about $70k total w/ car.
I'd spend some of the remaining money making sure it wouldn't fly off the road when I punch the accelerator.
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Brembo
- 11/26/2007 8:35:00 AM
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Nissan GT-R Black with all the options.
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TriniFlyBoy1
- 11/26/2007 2:56:56 PM
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Well said! Nissan GT-R
bmwdrvr
- 11/26/2007 8:44:52 AM
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it would be a choice between the White XKR, and a Red M6
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sajori
- 11/26/2007 8:45:11 AM
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GT-R like Brembo bout white,,, or i'll keep it for a while and get some interest on it and get the next lighter more ogressive version of ... the GT-R
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4x4rules
- 11/29/2007 6:54:04 PM
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good choice and in under the pricetag
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Audiphile
- 11/26/2007 9:06:20 AM
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I'm in a quandary.
Should I get an Audi S8, which I could afford if I clean out my savings account to supplement the $100k bonus?
Or should I get the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, which is possible if I supplement the bonus with a second mortgage on the house?
What do you think, guys?
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1995e34
- 11/26/2007 11:17:45 AM
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taking out a second mortgage for a luxury car sounds like a great investment. i'm sure any financial planner would recommend it.
ZZZZ
- 11/27/2007 4:03:06 AM
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sure. house appreciates. car depreciates.
interest on mortgage goes up. lose house. sell car at loss.
go from splurging on luxury/impressing the neighbors, to going bankrupt, maybe living on the street! LOL!
iamdabest1
- 11/26/2007 9:13:22 AM
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audi r8
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jeffy210
- 11/26/2007 9:34:40 AM
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I'd have to go with an E63 or a S6 (preferably an RS6, but they're aren't out yet).
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montyz81
- 11/26/2007 9:38:37 AM
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GTR and the remaining 40,000 to cover my first accident!
Just kidding, I would use the remaining money to get a G37x
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02chuck
- 11/26/2007 9:44:00 AM
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I want many toys so:
E30 M3, a original 1275 Mini Cooper S, Original Lotus Europa and a 335i sedan with a Procede. That should keep my happy for a couple of days.
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Spectator
- 11/26/2007 9:51:34 AM
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A BMW 335i.
After I buy the accessories (like brakes, a steering wheel and doors)...it should total about $100,000.00
;-)
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Spectator
- 11/26/2007 11:32:00 AM
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No humor at all huh?
DimaRussia
- 11/26/2007 9:54:06 AM
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All I can afford in Russia for $100.000 is an Infinity FX 45 ($89000-$92000) - so i would buy it.
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Agent009
- 11/26/2007 10:16:25 AM
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Whoa Boss you are the best! $100K for my bonus!
Lets see:
A RS4 or S6 would be high on the list
or
I could get probably 5 or 6 ForTwos and drive a different one each day or the week.
So is the check in the mail?
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Agent001
- 11/26/2007 8:17:43 PM
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Just wait by the mailbox ;)
001
Rupert
- 11/26/2007 10:29:39 AM
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Can I make this 100000 pounds? As 1000000 dollars isn't worth very much England right now...I could probably only just get E500 or X5 or something...
For 100000 pounds though....*runs to check prices*
either:
A CL63 AMG (with no change)
or
A CLK63 AMG cabriolet, with enough change for an Audi S3/Used Touareg/used X5/used Range Rover
or
An M6 Convertible, with enough change for accessories
or
A 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, with change for a used E class Estate (because I'm practical like that)
Damn, now I can't decide...
I think overall I would go for the CLK and the used Range Rover.
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Rupert
- 11/26/2007 10:30:47 AM
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I realise now I typed 1 millions dollars by accident - now that is a lot. I meant one hundred thousand, just I can't count.
enthusiastx11
- 11/26/2007 12:25:22 PM
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$100,000 for a car available IN THE US. exchange rates have nothing to do with the question.
Rupert
- 11/26/2007 4:21:12 PM
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Do I know how much cars cost in the US? No.
So I use the comparison that I am familiar with, and as 100000 pounds for some bizarre reason only buys you a bit more car than 100000 dollars I used that.
Rupert
- 11/26/2007 4:24:06 PM
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Honestly,am I expected to go out, buy Motortrend from a specialist magazine shop, and work out exactly how much I would spend??
It's only a little game...not a big deal.
ZZZZ
- 11/27/2007 4:19:09 AM
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Rupe, just how much IS a copy of motor trend at a specialist shop there?
a copy of the Brit mag Car cost about $7 or $8 here, a few YEARS ago!
EL34
- 11/26/2007 10:31:58 AM
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I would buy a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for fun and a Malibu for my daily driver :)
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M35MT
- 11/26/2007 10:59:24 AM
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Range Rover Sport Supercharged - $70,000+
The rest of the money will be used for gas...
I'll keep my 'speed3 for relialbe, fun and inexpensive driving. The Range for snow, trips to the cabin and, of course, style.
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S4cabriofoxone
- 11/26/2007 10:28:23 PM
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"Range Rover Sport Supercharged - $70,000+
The rest of the money will be used for gas.."
That's actually about $92K and you'll burn through the remaining $8,000 on gas in about a month.
S4cabriofoxone
- 11/26/2007 10:29:00 PM
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Oh, whoops, just noticed the SPORT.
Well, anyway I would get the "real" RR over the Sport. There's nothing remotely Sporty about it.
1995e34
- 11/26/2007 10:59:57 AM
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bmw 535i. and pay some bills.
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golfer38
- 11/26/2007 11:06:28 AM
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Probably the S8 (we get snow almost half the year), but would consider the convertible 650i, the S5, or show real discipline and wait for the GT-R. However, it would definitely be the R8, but you can't touch it for $100k.
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1995e34
- 11/26/2007 11:13:19 AM
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siberia?
Agent008
- 11/26/2007 11:07:39 AM
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Pfft, that's easy:
http://www.kubota.com/f/products/kx121.cfm
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Agent009
- 11/26/2007 4:20:01 PM
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No problem getting a parking spot with that..
2ndbimmer
- 11/26/2007 11:43:10 AM
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I would get an International CXT truck.
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henbmw
- 11/26/2007 11:43:34 AM
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Apparently nobody on this site knows how much cars cost because half of these cars are well over 100k. I'll take a loaded M5 with the remainder going to an exhaust and intake, thank you very much.
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AdmiralT20
- 11/26/2007 11:57:26 AM
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An M3 would be nice.
The remainder of the money will finance my other excesses........
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07mcs
- 11/26/2007 12:02:57 PM
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PORSCHE 911 S
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07mcs
- 11/26/2007 12:04:09 PM
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THE 997 CARRERA S
enthusiastx11
- 11/26/2007 12:13:30 PM
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if i needed a sedan: S550. convertible: SL550. sports car: 911 carrera 4S.
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Kaniver
- 11/26/2007 12:15:47 PM
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Dodge Viper SRT-10, I don't know this vehicle just always caught my eye.
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EL34
- 11/26/2007 12:17:24 PM
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I would get a Hummer H2 for my wife and a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for my son.
I will continue to drive my Buick Lucerne with pride ;)
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Mark412
- 11/26/2007 7:02:05 PM
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A Beetle convertible for your son? What did he do this time?
no1listensanyway
- 11/26/2007 12:31:08 PM
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E63 AMG. And Ill use the left over money, to fuel it for a year.
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EL34
- 11/26/2007 12:48:01 PM
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BINGO!
1995e34
- 11/26/2007 4:18:30 PM
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DINGO!
EL34
- 11/26/2007 7:54:23 PM
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RINGO!
1995e34
- 11/26/2007 8:23:10 PM
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Harrison was better.
no1listensanyway
- 11/26/2007 11:28:41 PM
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I know its not a M5, but thats the reason I want it.
S4cabriofoxone
- 11/29/2007 4:44:40 PM
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There's a guy on another blog who has a silver M5, and then he saw an E63 AMG in the MBZ dealer and fell in love. Now he has both the M5 AND a dark blue E63. I'm jealous.
investor27
- 11/26/2007 12:34:18 PM
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911 S, Audi RS4, Nissan GTR.
The problem is not many cars are priced around $100 grand. You should ask your boss for an additional $20-3- grand bonus. $120-$130 grand would give you a lot better choices.
I'll take the Audi R8 or a diesel V10 version over any other.
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carguy68
- 11/26/2007 12:43:01 PM
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