Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars?
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Gentlemen, we are reaching that age in life where the high end cars we grew up loving are eventually going to be dropping in price to where mere mortals can actually hope to own them!
My somewhat-realistic-if-I-play-my-cards-right car: the Ferrari 360.
Sounds crazy, right? If you really think about it, these cars can be found in the $60-70k range all day; that's less than the e90 M3 was brand new...
In 5 years it should be common to find them in the low to mid $50k range.
Parts can be expensive, but there are tons of people that change their own belts every 3 years ($350-500 for parts), swap their own oil, trans fluid, coolant, brake fluids etc.. According to many people on FerrariChat, its not unreasonable to expect less than $1k/year for maintenance per 6k miles (assuming you dont need a clutch/tires in the same year). Apparently there are a lot of interchangeable electronic parts to be found from the much cheaper Alfa catalogs as well
Also, seeing as how it would be a "fun" car, if something expensive popped up, it could sit in the garage for a month or two while you save up
So, what cars are you excited about possibly being able to afford at some point in the next 5-10-15 years?
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In 15 years, I could love to own one of these:
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo:
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Or one of these:
2007 Audi R8:
If all of that fails, I'll get a 2013 1 series ///M.
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I was surprised to see that the 997 turbo and R8 are both cheaper than I'd initially thought. The original V8 R8s are considered "bargain" DD cars on exotic car forums right now lol
In 15 years, I could love to own one of these:
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo:
Or one of these:
2007 Audi R8:
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As much as I'd love to drive around in a Ferrari 360, or Audi R8. I'd probably get a 2006 STi in black, with black RPF1's making around 550awhp, reliably. So it'd cost about the samea as the ferrari, but it'd be an absolute animal on the track, and reliability wise would render it an awesome daily.
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My next 'cool' car will be a Gallardo. Black 6-speed. When I buy it there will need to be a few things in place first. Financial stability so I don't have to sell the M5 and a place to put it.
I just closed on a house with a 30x60 outbuilding, so give me a couple years to put that together (pour a floor, insulate, heat, cool, etc) and I'll be shopping for a Gallardo.
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My next 'cool' car will be a Gallardo. Black 6-speed. When I buy it there will need to be a few things in place first. Financial stability so I don't have to sell the M5 and a place to put it.
I just closed on a house with a 30x60 outbuilding, so give me a couple years to put that together (pour a floor, insulate, heat, cool, etc) and I'll be shopping for a Gallardo.
yeah dude, I know that feel.
Just bought new wipers, steering fluid, did a brake fluid flush, and bought a car wash for my 93 Camry, time to start saving again.
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In 15 years, I could love to own one of these:
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo:
I've driven one and holy cow they are amazing! I love bmw's but I will definantly be a Porsche guy when I have the means. Some of the last true drivers cars still being made.
This will forever be my dream car though, E28 Alpina B7 Turbo which might be more expensive by the time I can afford one due to rarity. All these vintage cars have reached their low points already
I'd love to have a classic alpina collection.
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911/930 slantnose
most older 'exotics' are pretty realistic if you put 100 miles/year on them.
but whats realistic about resisting the urge to drive a rocketship to work everyday?
Dan
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Funny you should ask.
Here is my list. Literally.
Dream Cars- (under $100k) Current Value (1/13)
Acura NSX 2002+ $45,000
Aston Martin V8 Vantage $65,000
Audi R8 $85,000
BMW Alpina B7 Turbo $40,000
BMW 3.0 CSL $85,000
BMW 3.0 CS $18,000
BMW E24 M6 $17,500
BMW E34 M5 Touring $35,000
BMW M1 $150,000+
BMW 850i $20,000
BMW 850csi $40,000
2001-03 M5 $25,000
Corvette C6 Z06 $45,000
Datsun 240 Z $15,000
Ferrari 360 Modena $75,000
Ferrari 550 $75,000
Ferrari 512 TR $90,000
Ferrari F355B $60,000
Lamborghini Diablo $90,000
Jaguar XKE Coupe S1 3.8/4.2 $50,000
Jaguar XJ6 350/6spd $17,500
Jaguar XJ-S V12 Coupe $13,000
Mercedes Benz 560 SEC $13,000
Mercedes Benz 500E $17,000
Mercedes Benz 6.9 $13,000
Noble $60,000
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 84-86 $25,000
Porsche 964 RS America $40,000
Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 $80.000
Porsche 993 TT $65,000
Porsche 997 TT $68,000
Porsche 996 GT3 $53,000
Porsche 997 GT3 $75,000
Porsche 928 GT $25,000
Porsche 1973 911 RS Repro. $40,000
Porsche 356 Coupe $45,000
Beck 550RS Repro. $30,000
Beck 904 Replica $65,000
Superformance Coupe $80,000
Superformance GT40 $90,000
Talbot Lago Repro. $80,000
Tesla Sedan $60,000
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but whats realistic about resisting the urge to drive a rocketship to work everyday?
Nothing. I put over 34,000 miles on my Turbo in the first year for that very reason.
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Nothing. I put over 34,000 miles on my Turbo in the first year for that very reason.
Sorry we don't all drive nice new 996's to work
I kid I kid.
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