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Your boss made a mistake and your bonus is only $50k! Which car/cars do you buy now?

Agent001 submitted on 11/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:42 PM
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Your boss made a mistake and your bonus is only $50k! Which car/cars do you buy now?

NOW the game gets harder.

The boss just walked into your office and said he made a horrible mistake.

The bonus that was supposed to be $100,000 is only $50,000!

So you have to scale down your expectations and pick a car/cars with the $50k check.

Cars or trucks only…no bikes, atv’s, boats, etc.

So what’s it going to be Auto Spies?

Tell us your choice/choices.

And that’s $50,000 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 continue!

Your boss made a mistake and your bonus is only $50k! Which car/cars do you buy now?

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/26/2007 10:02:05 PMView My AgentSpace

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Either a Sprint Blue Audi S5 or a Space Gray BMW 335xi coupe...

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Agent001 - 11/26/2007 10:05:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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Can you get an S5 for $50k?

Let's make this real interesting...it HAS to be less than $50k...can't go over, or pay the difference on your own.

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EvoAudi - 11/26/2007 10:34:57 PMView My AgentSpace

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a s5 is exactley $50,050 with no options.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/26/2007 10:37:21 PMView My AgentSpace

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Thanks, EvoAudi. It would be $500 over. I think that's doable, LOL 001. The 335xi would also be under consideration, though, which can be had (with few options) for under $50K.

pacotacolol - 11/27/2007 4:34:13 PMView My AgentSpace

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I did it again, Priced And Built Cars. My Choice is a weird one, but a good one.

2008 VW Touareg 2 VR6 [without air suspention]-Base MSRP*=$48,320.00 + Package $3,350 + other options $7,329.00= EXACTLY $50,000 + shipping, ect.
I did not set it up or anything. you can build one yourself if you want!

B_SAR

chris760 - 11/27/2007 8:00:08 PM

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probably my choice as well...two fantastic cars

enthusiastx11 - 11/26/2007 10:09:33 PM

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this couldn't be any easier....

performance, looks, comfort, technology and a BLAST to drive:

335i

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Brembo - 11/27/2007 9:08:59 AM

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I agree. 335i maybe the best choice. The 135i is a bit little.

AdmiralT20 - 11/26/2007 10:14:28 PM

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335i convertible would be nice

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enthusiastx11 - 11/26/2007 10:16:40 PM

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not for $50,000....try $60,000.

kdanielshou - 11/26/2007 10:15:33 PM

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How about a nice clean classic car('69 camaro, '70 chevelle or foreign classic)let it appreciate while you drive it on weekends. Maybe the boss gets your next bonus right and get the RS,M, or AMG later

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ste_u6 - 11/27/2007 6:13:53 AM

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Lotus Elise
or Hilux with every option
or Completely kitted out defender

something different anyway, like the idea of 70's muscle car too.

IS3andME - 11/26/2007 10:16:06 PM

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335i sedan or coupe, or a used E46 M3

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02chuck - 11/26/2007 10:17:39 PM

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BMW 135i with all performance goodies, that still leaves money for a Procede upgrade

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IS3andME - 11/26/2007 10:23:35 PM

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^^Yep, forgot that. I like the 135I as well.

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Agent004 - 11/26/2007 10:25:02 PMView My AgentSpace

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$50k, so $100k before taxes...

Used E55 AMG I think. Maybe the 135i.

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Silverstone - 11/26/2007 10:29:15 PM

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Got to be the E46M3...No doubt about it.

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TauronB2G - 11/26/2007 10:29:15 PM

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Expand your mind gentleman.
Previously driven 911...Porsche, there is no substitute!!!

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/26/2007 10:39:11 PMView My AgentSpace

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FINE, a three-year-old Maserati Quattroporte. The resale on that drops like a rock.

bmwfan1513 - 11/26/2007 10:29:41 PM

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My pick would be the Bmw 328xi Coupe because it is a great looking car and it has Bmw's X-Drive.
(All-Wheel Drive)It is a sports car that would do good in the snow.

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/26/2007 10:38:08 PMView My AgentSpace

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We all know what xDrive is.

And the 328xi is definitely not a sports car. If 0-60 in 6.9 sec gets you going...

Rupert - 11/27/2007 4:55:35 PMView My AgentSpace

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And 6.9 is slow????? What part of the 328xi isn't a sports car? Honestly S4 I think that's an odd thing to say...complain about 6.9 to 60...

S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 7:01:39 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's a sporty coupe, but sports car is pushing it. The 911, R8 and V8 Vantage are SPORTS CARS. Even the 335i could be labeled as one! But the 328xi? That's the slowest 3 Series available in the US.

Rupert - 11/28/2007 6:29:22 PMView My AgentSpace

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6.9 is the slowest my god...
We get the fantastic 318i automatic that blazes to 60 in 9.9 seconds...
The slowest BMW on sales is the 116i Automatic, which doesn't even have valvetronic...storms to 60 in 11.2 seconds. Buy that car in M-sport trim and it's the same price as a GTi. Makes so much sense...

S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 4:55:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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Sorry, the X5 3.0si is the slowest. 0-60 in 8.5 sec for a normal person.

rumnyc - 11/26/2007 10:36:27 PM

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there is no mistake!!! 100k bonus after tax = 50k

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delan - 11/26/2007 10:51:31 PMView My AgentSpace

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Infiniti M

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EL34 - 11/26/2007 10:52:18 PM

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I would donate the $50,000 to charity and continue driving my Chevrolet Caprice Wagon with pride.

Or I might go out and buy a BMW X6 when available.

I will flip a coin :)

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ThierryHenry14 - 11/26/2007 10:57:45 PM

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My list would include:

E46 M3 (used, of course)
Cayman S (again, used)
335i coupe (new)
Audi Q7 (not too many options)

Or keep the 50K, if that was an option...

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1995e34 - 11/26/2007 11:39:50 PM

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ewww...the cayman...good choice. very under appreciated.

DaHarder - 11/26/2007 11:15:45 PM

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Easy...

LOTUS ELISE!

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1995e34 - 11/26/2007 11:38:14 PM

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i was gonna say a used esprit. it's too unoriginal to have another person say "335i!!!"...though it's a good choice.

henbmw - 11/26/2007 11:34:13 PM

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A segway and a 335i

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xj13 - 11/26/2007 11:58:25 PM

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S5
335i
C63
6series

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pchera01 - 11/27/2007 12:01:50 AM

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I will make a down payment for GT-R

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Brembo - 11/27/2007 9:10:42 AM

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nice. I didn't think of that.

jgf330xi - 11/27/2007 12:12:07 AM

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Exactly what I am doing.. 135i Cab.. with all the goodies. even iDrive and and USB....

Used... 1996/97 Porsche 911 Turbo (993 twin turbo)....

Alternative:

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t_bone - 11/27/2007 12:25:07 AM

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Boxster S or Cayman S, good deals this time of year.

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M3owns - 11/27/2007 12:26:38 AM

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I would get a new 335i, get that chip that would make it perform better and get an exhaust for it. Or get a used E46 or a 6 series if I can.

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Rsport - 11/27/2007 12:28:49 AM

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S5 was going to be my choice, but unfortunately you can't get a stripped S5 unless you ordered it that way and adding taxes/tags alone will get you over the $50K mark. Prob will get a 335i coupe; unoriginal choice I know but the second best coupe out there for this price range IMO.

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yrralis1 - 11/27/2007 12:44:18 AM

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I'm not sure why the question was phrased as a job/bonus hypotherical rather than a 50K decision.

Choice 1 - Blow the entire 50K on a 335i .

Choice 2 - Buy a Civic Si and keep the change for time when a better 50K car comes around .

It would be a hard pressed decision too .

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Lexus - 11/27/2007 12:50:04 AM

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I want Lexus IS-F, or Audi RS4 but the Audi RS4 cost like like 60k+. So I will have to go with a Lexus GS60 for my $50,000 bonus check.

Agent001, but if I win a Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot for $365,000,000. I will get Bugatti Veyron, Gallardo, V8 Vantage, F430, and Lexus LS600hl. Nissan GT-R, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS4, GT-B 599, Maserati GT coupe, BMW M6, MB CLS, Audi R8 and a Segg.

Can't a guy Dream Big? :-) he..he...he..ha..ha..

Lexus
ps. have a happy holiday everyone

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TheSailor - 11/27/2007 7:58:22 AMView My AgentSpace

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If I won $365.000.000, i'd say screw it to all the car manufacturers and buy a G-lynx and a super yacht with a heli pad and just spend the rest of my life cruising around the Caribean!

S4cabriofoxone - 11/27/2007 7:09:48 PMView My AgentSpace

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If I won $365,000,000, I would buy ten houses in different countries, as well as two new ones in the US. I would also buy a BMW M3, Audi R8, Audi RS4, Lexus LS600hL (yes, really, just to have), Merc S65 AMG, Merc CL600, Porsche 997 GT2 and C4S Cabriolet, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Ferrari 599 GTB, Range Rover Supercharged, Aston DB9 Volante, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati GT, Jaguar XKR, VW GTI, Audi S8, BMW X5 4.8i, loaded GMC Yukon Denali XL (for all the seats), Merc CLS63 & E63 AMG, Cadillac CTS, BMW 335xi, BMW M6, Audi RS6 Avant from Europe, Lexus IS-F, Lamborghini LP640 Spyder and keep my S4.

I would save whatever scraps would be left over.

That would be simply incredible, LOL. Dreaming.

Lexus - 11/27/2007 12:52:46 AM

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correction: it Lexus GS460

LOL :)

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nyoneway - 11/27/2007 1:47:29 AM

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What country is this? After uncle's take, a $50k bonus will be less than $30k.

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DaHarder - 11/27/2007 1:51:59 AM

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I took this into consideration when I chose the LOTUS ELISE...

Should be able to just make the cut after taxes.

Brembo - 11/27/2007 9:14:03 AM

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In my experience. Bonus usually have taken the tax out before giving the check to you.

porsche911 - 11/27/2007 1:56:15 AM

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Only $50K? Hmm... Well, firstly, I will say ... this boss is a bit of a jackass (who made this nutcase a boss, anyway?)

Secondly, as far as the cars go ...
1. Mazda CX-7/Toyota Rav4/Hyundai Santa Fe SE or similar
2. 2008 Honda Accord EX V6

This should be manageable in the 50K and I have to say, these are sensible cars for the family.

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Mercedes - 11/27/2007 3:37:33 AM

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A nicely loaded C350 Sport and pocket the change.

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LE34 - 11/27/2007 4:18:47 AMView My AgentSpace

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1.LEXUS ISF

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enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 11:39:55 AM

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not for $50,000...try again.

JUGNU - 11/27/2007 4:51:36 AMView My AgentSpace

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Honda Accord and Honda CRV. Nice two new cars.

JUGNU

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ATrain - 11/27/2007 4:51:54 AM

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Ariel Atom - not practical but all smiles from what I've read. Plus since this is gravy, I presume I get to keep the cars I already have, right? (I.e. doesn't have to be daily driver)

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no1listensanyway - 11/27/2007 5:01:20 AMView My AgentSpace

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S5 or 335ci. I am not a major fan of german cars, but these two are a hott duo.

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no1listensanyway - 11/27/2007 5:01:21 AMView My AgentSpace

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S5 or 335ci. I am not a major fan of german cars, but these two are a hott duo.

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MaindrianPace - 11/27/2007 5:35:45 AM

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I'd have to cancel the $100,000 order for the M6 and spend my $50,000 on a Z4M Coupe instead.

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Ventura - 11/27/2007 6:00:30 AM

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Since i don't live in US, and in here a S5 costs 140K and a 335 goes for 115K i wil go for what i can with 50K and that would be a 123D Coupe, nice car, nice performance and good economy!!!

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ThierryHenry14 - 11/28/2007 4:48:16 PM

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wow. your market must be getting killed with import tax. I know countries like Thailand gets hit some 200-400% for automotive import tax outside of Japanese makes.

Johnel - 11/27/2007 7:26:28 AM

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I already purchased a fully loaded Accord Coupe, so for my 50 K Bonus it will definitively be a Chevy Corvette Coupe nice big bang for the money, and would have spare change to pay for the insurance too, or mods.

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TheSailor - 11/27/2007 7:55:59 AMView My AgentSpace

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In the US: A 335i

Here... A Ford Fiesta ST...

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njshift - 12/26/2007 10:26:46 AM

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STFU

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kavione - 11/27/2007 8:40:10 AM

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Infiniti G37

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enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 11:41:17 AM

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too funny.
cruising with grandma?

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seevemonka - 11/27/2007 9:20:07 AM

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The upcoming audi s4 twin turbo. This car will surpass the bmw 335, easily.

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Agent009 - 11/27/2007 10:09:16 AMView My AgentSpace

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Ooops!

Too late Boss, I already blew to whole thing!

But if I had to choose at $50K it might be a Boxster, not bad bang for the buck there.

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Hwany - 11/27/2007 10:18:41 AM

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S2000....Never have I owned a convertible and it is the best bang for the buck!

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Whelan - 11/27/2007 10:31:37 AM

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I'd tell this guy to F off cause I don't even make 50k a year and he gets a 50k raise. Probably some exec. on a board who voted to give himself a raise.

So I will not be deciding what car he should get cause I would probably vomit on it after hearing about his only 50k raise that was gonna be 100k. Puh-leez

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 4:56:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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Bitter?

Bmw8ter - 11/27/2007 10:42:11 AM

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A 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible w/ suicide doors.

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enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 11:41:57 AM

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for christ sake it's a game.
go with $50,000 net.

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enthusiastx11 - 11/27/2007 11:42:47 AM

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you must be an accountant. GS is a great car for you.

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 4:57:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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Not this one. That was made clear. Assume this is after taxes.

But I already know... you'd buy a GS350, because you're just THAT interesting.

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Whelan - 11/27/2007 11:20:34 AM

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Mutual Fund

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Jag_xfr - 11/27/2007 11:23:51 AM

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I will have half a Jaguar XF then, probably still better than anythig else!

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golfer38 - 11/27/2007 11:34:10 AMView My AgentSpace

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335xi with the sport package.

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golfer38 - 11/27/2007 11:45:49 AMView My AgentSpace

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Although I may get the, I know I know, the GT500KR.

autopro - 11/27/2007 11:46:42 AMView My AgentSpace

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I'd put a cap in my bosses ass for making such a huge mistake.

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KZ258 - 11/27/2007 7:54:59 PM

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LOL

mini22 - 11/27/2007 11:57:03 AM

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It would depend on the deals going on.If it's a foreign make then it would be a Boxster or Cayman.If there were real deals on the S versions I would go for that. If American a base Chevy Corvette is not bad.I'd have to forgo the leather package though to keep it under 50 grand but I would go for the sport exaust option.If I wanted awd I would splurg for an Audi S5 and pay the few dollars over 50 K.

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1uberaudi - 11/27/2007 12:05:17 PM

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S4!!!!!!!!!!

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Agent001 - 11/27/2007 12:15:13 PMView My AgentSpace

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BMW 335i sedan, manual tranny, White with Terra interior/Aluminum trim, all the toys...$48k. Then I'd chip it.

Need the extra space/utility of the sedan now that I can't have a truck too.

001

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KZ258 - 11/27/2007 7:56:08 PM

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didnt you say you would get the coupe over the sedan somewhere in one of your articles?

M35MT - 11/27/2007 12:21:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Because everyone and their mother will be driving a 335i, and I have a close friend with a G35, I'd take either a fully loaded IS350 or C350. Although you cant go wrong with any of them.

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KZ258 - 11/27/2007 12:29:40 PM

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g37, 335i, or s5(all 6speed btw)

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theoptimisticpessimist - 11/27/2007 12:57:36 PM

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BMW M Roadster;
Premium pkg
Heated seats
H/D Radio

Sticker Price $56,575.00
Rebate -7,500.00
Total $49,705.00

THE DEAL OF THE DAY!

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cRacKhEaDaLLeY - 11/27/2007 1:22:26 PM

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CAR: 1997 Toyota Corolla SE 5-speed.

BALANCE: trip to Bangkok, trip to Rio de Janeiro, trip to Cape Town, trip to Adelaide, trip to Amsterdam, trip to Jamaica and trip to Mikonos.

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GodfatherSHM - 11/27/2007 2:32:54 PM

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