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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 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:22:51 AM

171 user comments | Category: Spy News | Source: www.autospies.com

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!

You just got a Christmas bonus check for $100,000. So which car or cars do you buy?

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User Comments

2008 S550, Premium III, and AMG Sport Package. All in - $100,595. I'll cover the $595 and TTL.
— bigTYME (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:32:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

LOL!!!

Good choice!

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:35:05 AM | | Votes: 6

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.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:05:33 AM | | Votes: -1

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.
— Need4Speed (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:34:10 PM | | Votes: 2

BMW Z4M Coupe
and a
BMW 535xi
— Agent004 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:23:16 PM | | Votes: 2

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.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 6:35:52 PM | | Votes: 1

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.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:35:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

OK, the Porsche 997 GT3 and XKR.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:21:05 AM | | Votes: 4

only two of those cars are remotely close to $100,000...try again.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:12:00 PM | | Votes: 8

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

— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:10:46 PM | | Votes: 5

those are all comfortably above the 100k mark. unless you have two jobs where this is simultaneously happening don't get your hopes up.
— Jmiller44 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:22:51 PM | | Votes: 6

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:47:09 PM | | Votes: 2

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:47:27 PM | | Votes: 2

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:47:29 PM | | Votes: 2

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:47:41 PM | | Votes: 2

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:47:59 PM | | Votes: 2

Be some what sensible... someone said they'd get a maybach 62s!
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:48:00 PM | | Votes: 2

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
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:50:35 PM | | Votes: 2

x you won't get a single one of those cars for 100k lol
— rumnyc (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:00:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

In his mind he will ;)

LOL

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:05:00 AM | | Votes: 6

SL550
— Mercedes (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:19:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

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.
— farabira1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:40:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

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.
— FerrarisR4me (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:07:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

That will run you over $130K with only the lightest sprinkle of options and a dealer mark-up.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:26:20 PM | | Votes: -1

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.
— ste_u6 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:46:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

997 GT3 RS
— ATrain (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:53:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

997 GT3 (the RS is above 100k)
— noname00 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:30:44 AM | | Votes: -1

So is the GT3
— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:41:46 AM | | Votes: 4

No one said I couldn't foot the bill for the missing dineros...
— ATrain (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:07:55 PM | | Votes: -1

audi s8- loaded
— Talli (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:54:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Do Euro delivery (if you're in the US) and you can save a few grand and put it towards gas or tires :)
— Agent004 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:17:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

LEXUS LS600h
— LE34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 6:27:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

BMW M3 + BMW 535i ;). Thats only in the U.S, in here the M3 alone costs $100,000.
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:25:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

those two cars will cost you over $140,000 in the US.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:16:08 PM | | Votes: 3

Hmm interesting.. well then it would be an alpine white BMW M3 coupe, I ll keep the rest to myself :)
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:25:19 PM | | Votes: 0

Nissan GTR EVO with every option checked off along with spinners and lambo doors added on
— KZ258 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:38:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I totally agree! Nissan GT-R without a doubt.
— TriniFlyBoy1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:54:42 PM | | Votes: -1

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.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:22:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Nissan GT-R Black with all the options.
— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:35:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Well said! Nissan GT-R
— TriniFlyBoy1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:56:56 PM | | Votes: -1

it would be a choice between the White XKR, and a Red M6
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:44:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

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
— sajori (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:45:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

good choice and in under the pricetag
— 4x4rules (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 6:54:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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?
— Audiphile (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:06:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

taking out a second mortgage for a luxury car sounds like a great investment. i'm sure any financial planner would recommend it.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:17:45 AM | | Votes: 7

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!
— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:03:06 AM | | Votes: 0

audi r8
— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:13:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I'd have to go with an E63 or a S6 (preferably an RS6, but they're aren't out yet).
— jeffy210 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:34:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

GTR and the remaining 40,000 to cover my first accident!
Just kidding, I would use the remaining money to get a G37x
— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:38:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

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.
— 02chuck (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:44:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

A BMW 335i.

After I buy the accessories (like brakes, a steering wheel and doors)...it should total about $100,000.00

;-)

— Spectator (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:51:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

No humor at all huh?

— Spectator (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:32:00 AM | | Votes: 9

All I can afford in Russia for $100.000 is an Infinity FX 45 ($89000-$92000) - so i would buy it.
— DimaRussia (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:54:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

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?
— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:16:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Just wait by the mailbox ;)

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:17:43 PM | | Votes: 4

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.
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:29:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

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.
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:30:47 AM | | Votes: -2

$100,000 for a car available IN THE US. exchange rates have nothing to do with the question.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:25:22 PM | | Votes: 3

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 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:21:12 PM | | Votes: 1

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.
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:24:06 PM | | Votes: 2

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!
— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:19:09 AM | | Votes: 3

I would buy a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for fun and a Malibu for my daily driver :)
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:31:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

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.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:59:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

"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 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:28:23 PM | | Votes: 0

Oh, whoops, just noticed the SPORT.

Well, anyway I would get the "real" RR over the Sport. There's nothing remotely Sporty about it.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:29:00 PM | | Votes: -1

bmw 535i. and pay some bills.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:59:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

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.
— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:06:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

siberia?
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:13:19 AM | | Votes: 0

Pfft, that's easy:

http://www.kubota.com/f/products/kx121.cfm
— Agent008 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:07:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

No problem getting a parking spot with that..
— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:20:01 PM | | Votes: 0

I would get an International CXT truck.
— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:43:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

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.
— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:43:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

An M3 would be nice.
The remainder of the money will finance my other excesses........
— AdmiralT20 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:57:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

PORSCHE 911 S
— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:02:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

THE 997 CARRERA S
— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:04:09 PM | | Votes: 0

if i needed a sedan: S550. convertible: SL550. sports car: 911 carrera 4S.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:13:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Dodge Viper SRT-10, I don't know this vehicle just always caught my eye.
— Kaniver (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:15:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

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 ;)
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:17:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

A Beetle convertible for your son? What did he do this time?

— Mark412 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:02:05 PM | | Votes: 4

E63 AMG. And Ill use the left over money, to fuel it for a year.
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:31:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

BINGO!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:48:01 PM | | Votes: -4

DINGO!
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:18:30 PM | | Votes: -4

RINGO!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:54:23 PM | | Votes: 2

Harrison was better.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:23:10 PM | | Votes: 2

I know its not a M5, but thats the reason I want it.
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 11:28:41 PM | | Votes: 1

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.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 4:44:40 PM | | Votes: 1

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.
— investor27 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:34:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

nothing toyota
— carguy68 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:43:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 11

That is funny, you are going to start a war with that one?
— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:48:10 PM | | Votes: 2

BINGO!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:48:35 PM | | Votes: 0

Good choice carguy68...
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:52:35 PM | | Votes: 5

four or five toyotas, to pass around to family and close friends.

which will LAST two to five times LONGER than any of the more expensive and hungry vehicles listed.
— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:31:47 AM | | Votes: 0

on closer calculation, could make that up to SEVEN toyotas! collectively good for maybe 20x the mileage.

let the deboosting begin...
— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:39:20 AM | | Votes: 0

Infinity EX=36k
C Class Benz=38k
MX-5 Miata = 26k
100k
Three nice machines one for every whim during the week?
— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:45:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

;)
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:49:55 PM | | Votes: -2

Porsche 911 GT3(110k). There is no substitute.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 12:51:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

I'll take the Lexus GS350 and Jaguar XK.

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 1:04:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

you might get 1 year old models of them for $100,000.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 1:47:52 PM | | Votes: 0

LexusKing, whats that supposed to mean?
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:14:14 PM | | Votes: 6

911S Targa and with the left over cash, a box of Junior Mints!
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 1:36:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

lol
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 1:46:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

apparently, many of the people here on autospies HAVE NO IDEA what cars actually cost. you don't get a ferrari, bentley, top-range mercedes or any exotic for a mere $100,000. get a clue people.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 1:51:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

You have to remember that not everyone lives in the U.S.
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:16:04 PM | | Votes: -2

outside of the US, most of these cars would be even more expensive.

regardless, the question posed referred set guidelines..."And that’s $100,000 USD and you are purchasing vehicles only available in the good old USA."
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 4:16:06 PM | | Votes: 4

'68 Corvette L89 big block rag-top
— ProfSlim (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:31:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I wonder at the Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale this Jan one of these will be at auction?
— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 2:41:00 PM | | Votes: 0

Jaguar XKR or Jag XF Supercharged thanx!!!
— Jag_xfr (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:05:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Nice!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:57:00 PM | | Votes: 3

smart choices!

you get both the exclusivity of a car you mod yourself, PLUS the extra speed!

if i were more into speed than i already am, i'd like the idea of 'Q-ships.' little or no flash, JUST stealthy speed. even slipping by the gendarmes distracted by the OBVIOUS speedsters!

— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 5:02:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Dude thats some crazy taxes. I would be homeless if I live there.
— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 6:32:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

No, you would live in your $250K BMW 5 Series (-;
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:31:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Post-tax $100k? Frankly, there really isn't much out there that I would truly want - perhaps an M3 (Alpine white on Red), leaving $20k left, or a '97-'98 F355 Berlinetta or Spider.
— Cynical (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:52:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

RS-4
M3
a gaggle of R32's
pre-order my GT-R
put a down payment on my 911 bi-turbo
S-550
and just for the heck of it an SE Rambler, if I could ever find one.
— KillBot (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 3:56:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

RS4 or an M6.
— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:00:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

bmw 535xi because of the twin turbo engine and the all-wheel drive system
— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:13:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

An Aston Martin V8 Vantage, I just cover the remaining 20K+ and tax.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:43:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I would get a 2008 BMW X5 4.8i with all of the extras for $75,475. That leaves $24,425. I guess with that I would get a 2008 Honda Civic EX-L w/Navigation System with a few extras.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:52:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Our X5 is sitting in the garage right now... and it was only $67K, but has everything and more. A $75K X5 would be ridiculous.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:33:30 PM | | Votes: -5

Well according to this, I'm not paying for it and it has to be spent on a vehicle.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 9:58:24 AM | | Votes: 1

Why was I so de-boosted? I know, my comment was incredibly offensive, right?
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 9:02:39 PM | | Votes: 1

Since it's hard to estimate how much the Nissan dealers will mark up the GT-R, let's me just omit it for now.

I'm willing to pay the amount over $100,000 to obtain the following.

Choice A (If I already have a nice girlfriend):

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X loaded + Mazda CX-9 loaded + Honda Civic Hybrid w/ Navigation = about $100,000 + tax & fees.

Choice B (If my girlfriend is only decent and I need to get some on the side):

Audi S5 loaded + Acura MDX w/ Technology pkg = about $100,000 + tax & fees.

Choice C (If I'm desperate to get laid):

Porsche 911 C4S (white or black exterior, black interior, Tiptronic, power seats, navigation system, Bose sound, thicker steering wheel, chrome exhaust pipe, painted rocker panels, Carrera Classic wheels) = $101,330 + tax & fees.

— Mark412 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 6:48:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I would get 2 Lexus LS600's since they've dropped the price to $49,900 each.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:06:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Ok...time for me to render my verdict:

I would buy a BMW 335 convertible, manual tranny, loaded (60k) and a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid ($40k).

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:12:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Wow, 2 cars for your wife/girlfriend/mistress! Why not buy something for yourself with the $100,000?
— droptop (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:18:18 PM | | Votes: 0

Cause some times you're in a sports car mood and then sometimes you gotta be in a truck!

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:24:02 PM | | Votes: 4

Plus, after driving both the 335 and the 911 Carrera S, I prefer the 335.

001
— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:25:31 PM | | Votes: -1

Outstanding selection 001.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 7:55:20 PM | | Votes: -3

Highlander, 001???

Is there something wrong? Are you sick?
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:24:37 PM | | Votes: -2

Torn between a 911 C2S cabrio with lots of toys and paint-to-sample, or a Tesla.
— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 8:47:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

S550 no doubt about it, the only car that has ever had me considering liquidating a couple of mutual funds, not seriously considering, but considering none the less!!!!

Stone
— stone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:00:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

S8, if I had to spend it. Otherwise, I would keep the money. Already have a nice car.
— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 9:57:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

S8, loaded. I saw an updated 2008 S8 yesterday at the mall in Phantom Black, and it looked absolutely INCREDIBLE! I was blown away! The new wheels make a massive difference to what was already a gorgeous sedan last year.

Otherwise, I'd definitely look into an M5. When we picked up our X5 today I sat in the M5 in the showroom, and it had the extended leather in red. Very luxurious, but still sporty. Of course it also has that awesome engine.

So it's almost a dead heat, but the S8's elegance wins out.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/26/2007 10:23:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

RS4 cabriolet sprint blue/silver interior=85K
Taxes,gas(6 months),Insurance,tags, euro steering wheel=15K
— Rsport (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 12:47:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

997S modified with an F77 package will tuck right in that 100K limit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9vU6bGZLrc
— yrralis1 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 1:04:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

not widely appreciated, it seems, is the fact that QUIETNESS is A GREAT and uncommon LUXURY. even more so in today's noisy, raucous world.

this is the first time i ever heard a comment on how quiet a GLOVEBOX could be! but that does reflect the lexus attention to detail.

i'm sure one of the appeals of the ls460hL, is that the already quiet v8 is NOT EVEN RUNNING when there is enuff juice for all-electric operation.

i've heard many a friends' prius pull away, in eerie TOTAL SILENCE. having a large, massive car like an LS600L do that, would be even more impressive!
— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 6:05:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I don't want a silent car.

Have fun with your silent LS600hL while I'm tearing it up in a ten-cylinder S8.

"Silence" is not a luxury. The greatest luxury is that the car makes you feel good. If quietness makes you feel good, fine. Performance/craftsmanship are my favorite attributes in a car.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 4:42:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Dude.................................you are on crack or else you are someones uncle who knows their password
— 4x4rules (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 7:02:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I have got to say that not many people have much imagination!
911, S4, SL, S5, R8, Aston, X5, GT-R....blah blah blah

If you actually had 100,000 to spend, would you not want to go for something that no one else had? Many people prove that money is no substitute for taste. Obviously, all the cars mentioned above are very good cars, but with 100,000 i'd definately want something with more exclusivity. Somebody said a '68 Corvette L89 big block rag-top. Surely theres very few of those around!!?? A Ferrari Dino, restored porsche 356 or 550 all would give you immense driving poleasure im sure, but give that little extra, somthing i never experienced until driving the 356. Even newer cars such as the Weismann or a Noble at least no one else will be in them.

Maybe i have a strong opinion, but if someone pulled up next to me in an SL AMG, and i was in a dino, we'd both be driving a lot of money, but i think he's be looking at mine rather than the other way round.

ste
— ste_u6 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 6:05:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

thought of some more....

Cobra, E Type, DB6 or maybe even a V8 Vantage
— ste_u6 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 6:38:19 AM | | Votes: 1

I already have the track 911, which isn't even close to comfortable on the street, so my $100k would go towards a new GTR. The rest I'll dump back into the 911, new paint, transaxle rebuild, redo the recaro's...
— lizthevw (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 8:54:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Range Rover Stormer

Excellent car.
— JWalkerLegrande (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 12:18:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Probably get a MB or Lexus for the wife, she waffles between these 2 and cannot decide on a sedan or SUV. Then with what is leftover I will trade our 3 series and GMC Yukon in for a Chevy 2500 4x4 Crewcab with Duramax diesel and 6 spd tranny, hopefully enough money to get it fully loaded, if not still got 660 ft/lb of torque.
— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 11/27/2007 4:25:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I already drive a nice sedan, an 01 BMW 740i Sport, so I would get a Mercedes-Benz G500 for snowboarding trips and save the rest for a couple of days' worth of gas. ;)
— kevinluke740 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 12:43:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Range Rover Supercharged Westminster Edition. With TTL should be right at 100,000
— jcntsl (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 12:45:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

If I didn't already have an M, I would say M45 and BMW 335 convertible. Since I have the M already, R8. If R8 is too much M6 convertible.
— M35er (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 2:05:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

The M6 Cabriolet is the same price as the R8.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 8:43:34 PM | | Votes: 0

M45s or an S80, 335i w/ all the opts (save active steering), E63, GTR, can't think of any more yet.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 7:53:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

All right,
This is hard
1.BMW M3 (2008) (has not come out yet)
2.Porsche GT3(the sickest car alive)
3.Mercedes s550
6.Audi s8
7.Saleen Mustang(totally decked out)
— M1k3 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 9:42:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

All right,
This is hard
1.BMW M3 (2008) (has not come out yet)
2.Porsche GT3(the sickest car alive)
3.Mercedes s550
6.Audi s8
7.Saleen Mustang(totally decked out)
— M1k3 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/28/2007 9:42:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

good luck getting an s550 and s8 together under $100,000. correction: cars aren't "alive"
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 4:28:50 PM | | Votes: 1

good luck getting an s550 and s8 together under $100,000. correction: cars aren't "alive"
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 4:29:06 PM | | Votes: 0

I would take the money and spend it to children in my town. It's unbelievable, but some of them won't have a warm and nice christmas evening with gifts and dinner. After that I'll think about expensive cars.
— BANNED2001 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 4:37:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

08 Audi RS6
— 4x4rules (View Profile)

Posted on 11/29/2007 6:57:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

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— ZZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 11/30/2007 5:02:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I'd buy the upcoming Challenger SRT-8 for $38 grand and invest the rest. The Challenger may increase in value more over time than the money if Chrysler goes belly up!
— TTRaceRR (View Profile)

Posted on 11/30/2007 5:52:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Bentley Continental GT
Lamborghini Gallardo Convertible
European Honda Civic Si
and a moped
comes to about 2 million

but seriously i'd buy a Subaru SVX and a used Lotus
— saintdiablosaint (View Profile)

Posted on 12/1/2007 3:01:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

lets see, ill get a fully loaded 08 "bling out" Caddy ESV diamond white and 2003 alpine white m5, that will be my hobbie car,
but i have an eye out for an M45 or GS460 and pocket the rest
— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 7:05:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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