<![CDATA[Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars?]]>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 1shifty.gif

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 :D

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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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M BADGER said:

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 :P I kid I kid.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/24146https://wibimmers.com/post/24146Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:58:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:19:54 GMT]]>Rolls royce my freind

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straight6pwr said:

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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/24100https://wibimmers.com/post/24100Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:38:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:36:49 GMT]]>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

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/24099https://wibimmers.com/post/24099Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:36:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:56:56 GMT]]>911/930 slantnose

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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?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/24095https://wibimmers.com/post/24095Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:56:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Wed, 29 May 2013 15:02:06 GMT]]>An ultima GTR would be one of mine as well now that I look back. That would be an amazing toy to drive!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23407https://wibimmers.com/post/23407Wed, 29 May 2013 15:02:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Wed, 29 May 2013 02:55:36 GMT]]>Ultima GTR.  You can build it yourself and throw any motor you want in it.  My personal requirement is that the engine must scream, ideally with a v12 rhythm.  Other options include Wankel or highly tuned I6 see--> 

.  Hey, I can dream...

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suspenceful said:

In 15 years, I could love to own one of these:

2008 Porsche 911 Turbo:

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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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REKIII said:

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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23357https://wibimmers.com/post/23357Tue, 28 May 2013 19:33:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 19:08:25 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23353https://wibimmers.com/post/23353Tue, 28 May 2013 19:08:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 19:06:37 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23352https://wibimmers.com/post/23352Tue, 28 May 2013 19:06:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 18:08:58 GMT]]>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

suspenceful said:

In 15 years, I could love to own one of these:

2008 Porsche 911 Turbo:

Or one of these:

2007 Audi R8:

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23347https://wibimmers.com/post/23347Tue, 28 May 2013 18:08:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 17:55:56 GMT]]>Z4 Roadster

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23345https://wibimmers.com/post/23345Tue, 28 May 2013 17:55:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 17:54:23 GMT]]>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:

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If all of that fails, I'll get a 2013 1 series ///M.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23344https://wibimmers.com/post/23344Tue, 28 May 2013 17:54:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Somewhat Realistic Dream Cars? on Tue, 28 May 2013 17:52:11 GMT]]>Ford GT

Pontiac G8 

Clownshoe

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