If you had ~$30K to spend entirely on one vehicle...| Off-Topic Discussion forum |

Luke UberDork
8/27/12 1:03 a.m.

Has to be something currently advertised online, for the sake of sharing pictures.

I'd buy this: http://bringatrailer.com/2012/08/24/406-power-1962-ford-galaxie-500-with-nascar-ties/

'62 Galaxie 500, 405HP high-compression 406 and a 4-speed

EastCoastMojo UberDork
8/27/12 1:27 a.m.

That's gorgeous.

Last time I spent thirty grand was to put my own berkeleying ankle back together, so no hot rods in the budget right now, but a two door manual Galaxie would be near the top of the list for sure.

EvanR Reader
8/27/12 3:00 a.m.

I must be getting old, because I have a tough time justifying that vs. a '12 Mustang GT or V6 convertible, for similar coin.

JoeyM UltimaDork
8/27/12 5:43 a.m.

Lovely looking, but I prefer the styling of older cars (1930s-1940s) even more.

Ranger50 UltraDork
8/27/12 6:10 a.m.

This just about pushes all my buttons....

http://www.yellowbullet.com/classifieds/viewlisting.php?view=17774

Klayfish Dork
8/27/12 6:30 a.m.

C6 Corvette

93EXCivic UltimaDork
8/27/12 8:01 a.m.

http://www.wirewheel.com/1992-TVR-S2-Roadster-for-sale.html

or this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1952-MGTD-/130749720272?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e714a66d0

pinchvalve UltimaDork
8/27/12 8:05 a.m.

Toureg V10 TDi

bravenrace PowerDork
8/27/12 8:08 a.m.

A nice '78-96 Porsche 911.

Grizz Dork
8/27/12 8:42 a.m.

Doesn't matter so much for what car except what I put under it.

Find something suitably old and possibly ugly, spend the money on updating the suspension, brakes, tires, drop a lightly built modern small block(or one of these nasty V6s that are floating around) and a 6 speed manual and enjoy the hell out of my car.

Gearheadotaku SuperDork
8/27/12 8:48 a.m.

Restored 1977 Trans-Am w/T-56 and suspension upgrades.

Otto Maddox UltraDork
8/27/12 8:55 a.m.

I will be making this exact decision sometime this week. Looks like my $ will be going towards a new Prius for the wife. Sweeeeeet!!!

singleslammer Reader
8/27/12 9:01 a.m.

This is doing some nice things for me...

http://www.wirewheel.com/1971-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-3-V12-2-2-for-sale.html

rebelgtp SuperDork
8/27/12 9:05 a.m.

Gearheadotaku wrote: Restored 1977 Trans-Am w/T-56 and suspension upgrades.

I have wanted to do this.

Though in this instance I would take a GN with some upgrades.

Gearheadotaku SuperDork
8/27/12 9:09 a.m.

rebelgtp wrote:
Gearheadotaku wrote: Restored 1977 Trans-Am w/T-56 and suspension upgrades.
I have wanted to do this. Though in this instance I would take a GN with some upgrades.

GN? Well played sir.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
8/27/12 9:11 a.m.

Otto Maddox wrote: I will be making this exact decision sometime this week. Looks like my $ will be going towards a new Prius for the wife. Sweeeeeet!!!

I am so happy my wife wanted a 325 wagon. I'm not sure I could write that check for the excitement equivalent of a new clothes washer. It might be better to just get a divorce attorney. I mean - sure it will be more expensive in the long run but... you can drive whatever you want with the couple bucks you have left :)

mndsm PowerDork
8/27/12 9:19 a.m.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
8/27/12 9:21 a.m.

If I had to spend that much right now I'd be all over one of these:

I see plenty of them for sale that could be had for $30k.

92CelicaHalfTrac MegaDork
8/27/12 9:28 a.m.

This would happen.

Call me a ricer, i don't care.

GameboyRMH PowerDork
8/27/12 9:36 a.m.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: If I had to spend that much right now I'd be all over one of these: I see plenty of them for sale that could be had for $30k.

Yep, this. Even over the Corvette which is likely to be faster, because these are more fun. Keeping the Corvette going where you want, when driving it hard, is work. These can be tossed into a corner with gay abandon.

Curmudgeon MegaDork
8/27/12 9:43 a.m.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: If I had to spend that much right now I'd be all over one of these: I see plenty of them for sale that could be had for $30k.

Yup, me too hands down. I'd figure out how to get my corpulent frame in there. But make mine red with the Sport package, please.

4cylndrfury UltimaDork
8/27/12 9:52 a.m.

Infiniti G35 Coupe:

$13,900 on autotrader.com

Lexus IS300:

$11,750 on autotrader.com

GTO:

$19,980 on autotrader.com

I know $30 gets you deep into Vette and Boxster country, but Id rather spend $15-$20k on the car, and throw another $10k at suspension, tires, and hop up bits, and have a baller-ass daily that could actually approach practicality for commuting, and also behave reasonably at the autox/track.

93EXCivic UltimaDork
8/27/12 10:01 a.m.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: This would happen. Call me a ricer, i don't care.

I might change my vote.

Ian F PowerDork
8/27/12 10:04 a.m.

Since I drive by it every day, I've had evil thoughts about this car:

http://princetonlotus.com/ViewContemporary.aspx?id=418

I know its not the most loved 911, but in black... with the aero kit... I like it. I'd try to get them down a few $k and put the money towards winter and track wheels.

oldtin SuperDork
8/27/12 10:42 a.m.

For a modern car to hoon around in - lotus elise - seen a few 2005s under $25k.

Then there is this - no rational reason for it - these days minivans are faster and parts costs that make Porsches look cheap to maintain, but there it is,