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Timco 08-12-2014 10:52 AM

Unlimited funds just deposited in your checking account...
 
What car do you buy today?

Ferrari for me. Since I knew what cars were.

ianacole 08-12-2014 11:23 AM

1998 Turbo S in Metallic Plum.

Fintro11 08-12-2014 11:30 AM

Boxster gts, cayman gt4

And a c4s to kart the kids around.

And buy a **************** load of apple / tesla shares haha

Chuck W. 08-12-2014 11:46 AM

Yap.... a Ferrari.

recycledsixtie 08-12-2014 12:23 PM

As I have a Boxster the first vehicle I would want would be a new suv. Something that works year round. Then I would need a 3 car garage. My needs are simple.....G.

PS The first time I read your title I thought scam....!

Giller 08-12-2014 12:30 PM

For sure a shiny new Boxster for those great summer days along with a really nice Merc for those not so sunny days and then a big SUV for our Canadian winters. And about 6 garages so have lots of room to add along the way!

Dlirium 08-12-2014 12:30 PM

Oh, easy one. this for sure:

Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJnWPhSQjPs

gmboxster 08-12-2014 12:59 PM

A new 2014 Boxster S and a new Ford Ranger.

Pdwight 08-12-2014 01:05 PM

918 and some Patron....perhaps an Aventador for me an the missus to drive to get groceries.

Seriously off cars if I won one of the big Powerball jackpots......I would build a Gym and teach Martial Arts to underprivileged kids under the stipulation that they get straight A's in school and set up college funds for many.

Perfectlap 08-12-2014 01:13 PM

Honestly car would be the last thing on my shopping list.

There's a $350 million super yacht anchored right outside the window I'm looking out from now. It's the 9th largest private yacht in the world. Owned by the Russian billionaire who owns Stoli vodka. It's called the Serene. He's less than a mile from Statue of Liberty for a day now. Floyd Mayweather was onboard for a party and posted pictures on his Instragram. Man that must be some babe magnet.

No, on second thought owning anything that expensive is not my style either.
Okay I'll just settle on a 458 Speciale as a daily driver. And McLaren P1 as my showing off car. Figure at least one will be running if I have two.
Full service warranty on both please.

P.S.
I would build my own American made Boxster type sports car. I'd hire some Lamborghini designers to do the exterior and hire some of the guys at Hennessey to whip up something for the engine.
Then I would hire a bunch of guys from Ohlins and former F1 and LeMans racers to help develop the car's suspension/handling. The interiors would be basic, no-nosense to cut down expense.
They would all be sold with Martini or Gulf liveries. They would be made with quality and not profit in mind. (you did say I had limitless funds right?)
Aftera short while I would start a racing series where only up an coming drivers with no outside sponsorship deals.

Pdwight 08-12-2014 01:21 PM

I think I have seen that dingy ;-)
 
I was at Atlantis the day it opened way back, our company installed the Photo Processing equipment and I had to be there to make sure it ran. The Yachts outside were enormous...several had helicopters sitting on their own deck. Bill Gates was there and a couple of Arabs....not sure who as we were kept sequestered from all this elite money.....Someone told me that day the 12 largest privately owned Yachts in the world were there.

Timco 08-12-2014 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmboxster (Post 414333)
A new 2014 Boxster S and a new Ford Ranger.

Sorry, no amount of money can buy a new Ranger. Not made for a few years now...

Love my '00. 220k on the odo and now, water pump. All day job.

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/a...psco6pwa9d.jpg

gmboxster 08-12-2014 03:10 PM

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger and my average cost to maintain it is the $20 oil change every year.

Timco 08-12-2014 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmboxster (Post 414351)
I have a 1993 Ford Ranger and my average cost to maintain it is the $20 oil change every year.

In 14 years and 220k, I've done 5-6 clutches, some seals on front wheels and axel, brakes several times, and basic engine / exhaust sensors, leaf springs, and one valve spring. It's been a great truck. This WP is only $60 for lifetime, but will take half that lifetime warranty to swap it.

gmboxster 08-12-2014 03:35 PM

My Ranger only has 140K on it but in the last 14 years I've had it (passed on to me from my dad) I've put on 1 fan belt, front brake pads, new tires, fuel pump. Extremely cheap to maintain and keep running. And reliable as can be. Love it ! One drawback is the 4 cylinder lack of power. Going up hill with the AC on is like a 85 yr old woman with a walker.

BIGJake111 08-12-2014 03:37 PM

Pay for a 986 custom job with a 3 seat layout like the Mclaren F1. Then fill a garage end to end with one of every 2 seat drop top porsche ever made. 914s, boxster, carrera gts, 918, 718, 550, all the goodies.

Timco 08-12-2014 03:50 PM

918 is one damn sexy car!!

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/a...psbc6b14cc.jpg

Pdwight 08-12-2014 04:12 PM

Ironic
 
I have a 94 Explorer Limited 4X4 , just keeps going and going.Great old vehicle

trimer 08-12-2014 04:29 PM

Ferrari fxx and a gt3 RS made for the track, sounds like it should be on the track, but street legal. A big ass garage to sit back and stare and listen.

TeamOxford 08-12-2014 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timco (Post 414312)
What car do you buy today?

A 1967 MGB..........white, with wire wheels.

Including a mechanic named "Nigel".

Just sayin'.............

TO

BYprodriver 08-12-2014 04:39 PM

Boxster GTS & a AstonMartin DB9 :cool:

Philo beddo 08-12-2014 04:56 PM

F40
959
Mcf1
Diablo
288gto
And a bevy of super cars from the 21 century

patssle 08-12-2014 05:07 PM

918 and start a travel blog driving around the world photographing the most beautiful places.

Tucker2 08-12-2014 06:06 PM

RUF CTR3. Yummy.

Pdwight 08-12-2014 06:25 PM

Snap On
 
I would tell the guy to leave the truck....and give him a big list of things to bring back on his next trip.

Timco 08-12-2014 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamOxford (Post 414364)
A 1967 MGB..........white, with wire wheels.

Including a mechanic named "Nigel".

Just sayin'.............

TO

I have a 1964 MGB MKII in my shop waiting for an engine and trans. (and more....)

1098cc of dual carb goodness!

Timco 08-12-2014 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pdwight (Post 414388)
I would tell the guy to leave the truck....and give him a big list of things to bring back on his next trip.

Love my snap on goods. I would want to still do ALL of my own wrenching. Like 4 bays with lifts and pits.

dbear61 08-12-2014 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timco (Post 414359)

If only one vehicle and I get to keep my 01 S and 05 BMW 330ci, definitely the 918. If only one vehicle and I have to get rid my current stable, BMW M4 convertible.
If multiple vehicles, the 918, the M4 and a 14 Boxster GTS.

DBear

jaykay 08-12-2014 07:12 PM

Pagani Zonda 760RS

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tdubdub 08-12-2014 07:24 PM

I'd buy a low mileage 2001 S and a house across the street from Jake Raby.

mugwump 08-12-2014 07:52 PM

Red over Black 1965 356SC Cabriolet...the best one in the world.

JayG 08-12-2014 07:58 PM

Aston Martin and a 959

Mark_T 08-12-2014 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykay (Post 414396)


I would have said that until I saw the Huayra parked outside the Montreal Ritz Carlton during F1 weekend. Unbelievable car.

http://www.members.shaw.ca/oshikuru/pagani.jpg

Yeah, that's a McLaren parked behind it.

Mark_T 08-12-2014 08:09 PM

Now I would have thought that Timco, given unlimited cash, would have chosen one of these for his DD:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ransparent.png

Outstanding varmint control capabilities. Fortunately it has no front plate.

thstone 08-12-2014 08:16 PM

I already have a race car (Boxster Spec). So I'd buy this to go with it...

(The old Honda Proving Center about 2 hours north of LA. It has a 7.5 mile oval track, as well as a five-mile winding road course.)

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f103897.jpg

Timco 08-12-2014 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_T (Post 414404)
Now I would have thought that Timco, given unlimited cash, would have chosen one of these for his DD:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ransparent.png

Outstanding varmint control capabilities. Fortunately it has no front plate.

How did I miss the obvious??

Told my wife months back I wanted to make a patio at one of our rentals that was the exact dimensions of that tank, with darker pavers for the .50 and all. Then watch google earth. See if anyone came to inspect....

j.fro 08-13-2014 01:54 AM

While we're dreaming...
1993 928GTS with a Panamera S driveline and interior
Beck 550 replica w/ 986 brakes/suspension and driveline
My 986 w/ 400hp 3.8 DFI
2015 Macan Turbo set up for Dakar
1988 930

Loved my 1990 Ranger until it failed inspection due to rusted cab mounts. :mad:

Beer 08-13-2014 03:59 AM

Ferrari Daytona Spyder

http://s.petrolicious.com/2014/list/...ona-spyder.jpg

jdraupp 08-13-2014 04:25 AM

Pay off my house and debts, then...

Lake house with a dock, 2015 Cobalt 262, 2015 f350 diesel to tow it with

2015 boxster gts, 2015 c4s for dd, and im sure my wife would either want a new cayenne or an x5. Oh and id quit my job.

BirdDog 08-13-2014 05:29 AM

I've always been kinda partial to the Vector Twin W2...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...orW2silver.jpg


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