Won lottery 100K - What car do you buy?

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 06:51 PM

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** · 08-05-2020, 07:03 PM

Tesla Model 3

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 07:12 PM

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Tesla Model 3

I thought you might go a Tesla mate ; )

Great choice though no doubt

**kypez** · 08-05-2020, 07:44 PM

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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.

kinksta · 08-05-2020, 09:24 PM

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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** · 08-05-2020, 09:25 PM

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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

kinksta · 08-05-2020, 09:28 PM

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

Oh you have a Tesla! I'm envious

Bushbasher · 08-05-2020, 07:07 PM

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 · 08-05-2020, 07:09 PM

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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 · 08-05-2020, 07:11 PM

An Aurion. I hear they are very quick.

MITCHAY · 08-05-2020, 07:16 PM

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 · 08-05-2020, 07:30 PM

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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 ; )

MITCHAY · 08-05-2020, 07:47 PM

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Mate as per OP, NO FORDS allowed ; )

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

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 08:39 PM

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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!

**DFB FGXR6** · 08-05-2020, 08:52 PM

BMW M2 or Toyota Supra.

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 07:31 PM

I actually really like the new Toyota Supra.

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

csv8 · 08-05-2020, 07:33 PM

Dodge Ram Laramie.

Ben · 08-05-2020, 07:33 PM

R35 gt-r

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 08:37 PM

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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!

Lunch · 08-05-2020, 10:32 PM

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2018

Still available brand new for around $100k

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 11:03 PM

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2018
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Still available brand new for around $100k

Beautiful car

JasonACT · 08-05-2020, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

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

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

1st post.

Ben · 09-05-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

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

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

Quick stop at the casino and throw it on black first.

JasonACT · 08-05-2020, 07:42 PM

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.

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 08:53 PM

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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

JasonACT · 08-05-2020, 09:07 PM

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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.

MercuryT · 08-05-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonACT

... "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.

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Of course many of us would put the 100K into the mortgage than cars! Perfectly understandable.

Nah not my money - I can barely afford a 10K Caravan (hence my Towing thread) so no 100K cars on my radar......ha

Not over thinking just tried to make a fun thread about cars not what is sensible financially etc.

JasonACT · 08-05-2020, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

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

Why say that?

.:4:. · 08-05-2020, 07:45 PM

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

danzvtil · 08-05-2020, 07:52 PM

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