Won lottery 100K - What car do you buy?

[MercuryT]

Ok FF guys and girls I've had a bizarre day at work (see "I hate that" thread in the Bar....ha).

So now unwinding to relax - a mate rang earlier today and said bought a new car for near 90K (optioned up Euro)

I won't say what but let's say I was a bit baffled, but congratulated him etc as his and wife's choice!! It certainly wouldn't get my money (not that I could afford it) but each to their own and all good.

It got me thinking.

I'd like to know if you won the lottery of 100K (hypothetically) and as part of winning needed to select a brand new car/suv/ute up to that amount - what would you choose?

I'm yet to decide myself! But I will soon. Hopefully get a range of vehicles to discuss!

RULE- it cannot be a Ford so makes it harder ; )

[kypez]

Tesla Model 3

[Bushbasher]

Do I have to buy new? There's nothing out there that I like enough to want to buy.







I would find myself a nice HQ 253 4 spd Kingswood and use the change to build a man cave to put it in.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Bushbasher

I would find myself a nice HQ 253 4 spd Kingswood and use the change to build a man cave to put it in.

Yep has to be new mate! ; )

I deliberately tried to make it a bit more difficult as including Used I'd have so many choices.

[ute83]

An Aurion. I hear they are very quick.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by kypez

Tesla Model 3

I thought you might go a Tesla mate ; )

Great choice though no doubt

[MITCHAY]

FGX XR8, FGX XR6T, VF SS-V Redline LS3, or Clubsport LSA at the upper end. Only because plenty of HP cars to come but these are at best going to go flat or go up. No more to come of the Aussie cars. Ultimately I would get a GTS-R W1 but 100k ain't going to cover that,

The only thing is I'm likely the last generation to have grown up and love these cars so much so who knows where prices go but my intention is to get one of both stables when and if I can and hopefully hold onto them.

Most realistic goal is I get a VF SSV-R and down the line get a FGX XR6T.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

FGX XR8, FGX XR6T, VF SS-V Redline LS3, or Clubsport LSA at the upper end. Only because plenty of HP cars to come but these are at best going to go flat or go up. No more to come of the Aussie cars. Ultimately I would get a GTS-R W1 but 100k ain't going to cover that,

The only thing is I'm likely the last generation to have grown up and love these cars so much so who knows where prices go but my intention is to get one of both stables when and if I can and hopefully hold onto them.

Most realistic goal is I get a VF SSV-R and down the line get a FGX XR6T.

Mate as per OP, NO FORDS allowed ; )

[MercuryT]

I actually really like the new Toyota Supra.

Not near 100K rrp but reckon (maybe just me) look and seem a great buy

[csv8]

Dodge Ram Laramie.

[Ben]

R35 gt-r

[JasonACT]

Nothing. Pay the home loan off first. Buy a new daily drive with my own money later - quite happy with my FG2 XR6T-LE for the time being.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

I thought you might go a Tesla mate ; )



Great choice though no doubt

There is nothing that comes close in performance for the money. And no servicing or fuel cost! Just win win.

[.:4:.]

If its got to be new.... and not a ford... maybe a v8 tdi 79 series landcruiser. Reason being, just because.

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

Mate as per OP, NO FORDS allowed ; )

It's been a long day and a few beers so my bad

[danzvtil]

As much AMG as you can buy for $100k (inc on roads)

[marty351]

Canyonero

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Ben

R35 gt-r

I haven't checked but surely it's over 100K.

This is new remember as if I included used it's just so many!

[au2000]

Have to go between a 300 srt, supra, camaro or a ram

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

It's been a long day and a few beers so my bad

All good mate.

Only reason for thread is to keep us car fans something to chat about!

[Franco Cozzo]

Given I'm mentally a cynical old bastard, I'm quite keen on the basic recipe of large sedan with large engine that drives rear wheel(s):







Chrysler 300 SRT would be quite suitable, though I'd probably opt for the core version if its still available as it comes sans all the electronic crap.

Looks suitably threatening for the work car park by day and right at home parked out the dodgy venues on the south end of King Street on a Friday night, would match my silly work attire of collared shirt, dress pants + 1320video flexfit baseball cap perfectly.

P.S - I'm not a drug dealer, I just like looking like one

[DFB FGXR6]

BMW M2 or Toyota Supra.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by JasonACT

Nothing. Pay the home loan off first. Buy a new daily drive with my own money later - quite happy with my FG2 XR6T-LE for the time being.

That sort of isn't that helpful to my hypothetical OP.....ha

[FG GeeTee]

Here is one from left field..... I would go and get myself one of those Holy Grail packages for my 2014 GT.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Given I'm mentally a cynical old bastard, I'm quite keen on the basic recipe of large sedan with large engine.....

Chrysler 300 SRT would be quite suitable, though I'd probably opt for the core version if its still available as it comes sans all the electronic crap.

Looks suitably threatening for the work car park by day and right at home parked out the dodgy venues on the south end of King Street on a Friday night, would match my silly work attire of collared shirt, dress pants + 1320video flexfit baseball cap perfectly.

P.S - I'm not a drug dealer.

There is a new (or very close to it) 300 which looks bloody great near me.

It looks standard but clearly has exhaust and suspension mods.

I'm no mechanic but I'm assuming "bagged" suspension as when it's parked it's literally an inch off the road but somehow it suits the car. It raises significantly when driving.

Not saying a good idea etc (or others like it) but seeing a large new sports sedan that low catches my eye I guess and in black looks tough

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by FG GeeTee

Here is one from left field..... I would go and get myself one of those Holy Grail packages for my 2014 GT.

Sounds great.

But must be a new car!!

[Tassie f100]

Subaru Rxy STI

[JasonACT]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

That sort of isn't that helpful to my hypothetical OP.....ha

... "reply" ... ?

Sure it is, you're putting more thought into it because it's your own money.

Anyway, given I'm keeping the FG2 - the next daily needs to be a 2 door. Already got a 4 door I want to keep. Something better than the VW 1600 SuperBug I owned previously, the only other 2 door I've owned.

Corvette looks good? If RHD ever gets made.

[kinksta]

Originally Posted by kypez

Tesla Model 3

Yep me too. It's an absolute dream to have one, and then I'd keep the FG for the "real car" feels when I need it, or get rid of it..

[kypez]

Originally Posted by kinksta

Yep me too. It's an absolute dream to have one, and then I'd keep the FG for the "real car" feels when I need it, or get rid of it..

Exactly what I've done. The BA and FG for when I want to enjoy ICE but the Tesla every other day