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Dante84 · 08-05-2019, 01:23 PM

Got hit this last week and may have the current vehicle totaled out, which isn't a bad thing since I'm pretty well above water on the loan/value ratio.

So, while I'm waiting to find out if we go the "totaled" route, I would need to move fast on the next vehicle.

Desired Specs
4-5 seater
4 door
Fast (300+ hp)
Looks cool
Car or SUV, not a Truck or Van

Bells/Whistles
Air Conditioned/Cooling seats (it's hot in TX)
Backup Camera
Decent interface/console

Age
Ideally not "Brand New" so I don't eat the cost driving off the lot
If 4-5 years old, then the vehicle better be worth it

Cost
Top end of budget is $45k
Can also be lower for the right car, as it would reduce current car payments

Since this happened out of the blue, what should be on my radar?

BlackOp · 08-05-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

With a nice enough roadster, you won't want kids. The the cost savings of not having kids makes the roadster essentially free.

You can get a 2016 retractable hardtop Z4 roadster for well under your target price. It's only 240 horsepower, but it's not carrying around a back seat and stuff so it'll work great. Plus, I found one in a beautiful Valencia Orange for $33,500. The retractable hardtop is a must-have. I highly recommend it.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...kType=otherVDP

Always loved those...Almost pulled the trigger on this exact late 90s M Roadster (below) 316 hp/3.2. They are pretty rare..and have actually appreciated. Could have driven it for almost free.. and flipped it 5 years later.

**Rain Man** · 08-05-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

Always loved those...Almost pulled the trigger on this exact late 90s M Roadster (below) 316 hp/3.2. They are pretty rare..and have actually appreciated. Could have driven it for almost free.. and flipped it 5 years later.

Yeah, those original Z3 hardtops are really rare. I wasn't really into the look of them versus the convertible (or the convertible with the lift-off top), but I'm sure they're collectible now.

sedated · 08-05-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Hyundia (via Genesis) and Kia have really stepped their games up in a big way.

Kia hired one of the head designers from Audi several years ago in an attempt to turn around their brand. I'd say it worked. From my experience and what I've heard, they are also extremely reliable.

**Dunit35** · 08-05-2019, 02:30 PM

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Been smooth talking my wife into buying one next year. The SRT comes with 475 HP. They look awesome and plenty of room. You can get a 15-16 model for around $35-45k.

DJ's left nut · 08-05-2019, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Kia hired one of the head designers from Audi several years ago in an attempt to turn around their brand. I'd say it worked. From my experience and what I've heard, they are also extremely reliable.

My 2011 Sonata, before they nerfed the 2.0T, was a great car. In around 2013 they re-tuned the motor and brought it down to around 255 HP for some fuel economy standard shit, but mine was 274 and you had enough low-end grunt for legitimate torque steer if you weren't paying attention. And it did it on 87 octane.

Traded it when the twins showed up but when I move to an SUV I'll keep the Palisade and Telluride in mind because of how good a car the Sonata was.

I had no intention of getting one; just test drove it because the incentives were good. And it was simply a better car than the Maxima, Camry, and Mazda 6 alternatives I was looking for at the time (was driving 35-40K miles/yr).

So like I said, I wouldn't sleep on 'em. I'd drive one and if it's not what you want, no harm done. But I'd at least drive one if you can get past the lack of badge equity.

DJ's left nut · 08-05-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Been smooth talking my wife into buying one next year. The SRT comes with 475 HP. They look awesome and plenty of room. You can get a 15-16 model for around $35-45k.

And jeeps top of the trim leather feels niiiiiiice.

Not sure how long it would hold up, the super soft leather is either ridiculously expensive or it just doesn't last as long. And Jeep's clearly isn't super expensive at their price point.

But I was damn impressed by the Jeep as well. The Trackhawk just looks ludicrously fun and I'm betting a year old version comes with a hell of a discount.

**SAUTO** · 08-05-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

Chevy SS? 415 Horsepower.

Those should be going cheaper. I test drove one 2 data after they pulled the 20 percent discount.

Just couldn't pull the trigger after hearing I missed it and vthe dealer wouldn't budge on price. Told me they would never do that rebate again. Needless to say they did and I drove straight there to buy it with cash in my pocket and when I got there it was in clean up already sold. 3 minutes after opening on the 1st of the month...

MagicHef · 08-05-2019, 02:39 PM

Your OP sounds like you're describing a used M3 or M5.

**Buehler445** · 08-05-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Been smooth talking my wife into buying one next year. The SRT comes with 475 HP. They look awesome and plenty of room. You can get a 15-16 model for around $35-45k.

I think that's the model my neighbor had. It would straight up get after it.

I wouldn't ever do it because I'm 6'3 and they have made cars for 5'8 dudes for too long for me to even give them a look. But that car burned hot.

**SAUTO** · 08-05-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You can get a shiny 2017 Red Corvette in your price range. This one is $42,000. I really like that new body style.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Hell an old guy here in town sold a 15 with 366 miles on it for 45 iirc.

And I put most of those miles on it. He only sold it because I wouldn't drive it more.

DJ's left nut · 08-05-2019, 02:44 PM

I'd wait a bit on a 'vette until the mid-engines can be found in the wild.

It'll drop the price of that previous generation quite a bit, IMO.

The new 'vette is !@#$ing sexy, man. If that thing drives like it looks, that's a supercar for $65K.

**SAUTO** · 08-05-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'd wait a bit on a 'vette until the mid-engines can be found in the wild.

It'll drop the price of that previous generation quite a bit, IMO.

The new 'vette is !@#$ing sexy, man. If that thing drives like it looks, that's a supercar for $65K.

those things look great. I'm not sure the cockpit is big enough for me to be comfortable.

I'd probably rather just roll a zl1 Camaro.
The Camaro is more comfortable imo

DJ's left nut · 08-05-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SAUTO

those things look great. I'm not sure the cockpit is big enough for me to be comfortable.

I'd probably rather just roll a zl1 Camaro.
The Camaro is more comfortable imo

I had my wife convinced that I could pull off a ZL1 if we kept an SUV. Then we had twins and the dream died.

The red one with the black cowl and then I saw a matte slate finished that would both turn your head. !@#$ing thing is essentially a street legal race car.

-King- · 08-05-2019, 02:56 PM

I'd get a Tesla.

**SAUTO** · 08-05-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I had my wife convinced that I could pull off a ZL1 if we kept an SUV. Then we had twins and the dream died.

The red one with the black cowl and then I saw a matte slate finished that would both turn your head. !@#$ing thing is essentially a street legal race car.

It'll be my next one.

We picked up a low miles 10 over the winter and have driven the **** out of it. But those new ones are calling my name.

08-05-2019, 01:23 PM
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $1821996 VARSITY	NFT: If you have up to $45k to spend on the next car Got hit this last week and may have the current vehicle totaled out, which isn't a bad thing since I'm pretty well above water on the loan/value ratio. So, while I'm waiting to find out if we go the "totaled" route, I would need to move fast on the next vehicle. Desired Specs 4-5 seater 4 door Fast (300+ hp) Looks cool Car or SUV, not a Truck or Van Bells/Whistles Air Conditioned/Cooling seats (it's hot in TX) Backup Camera Decent interface/console Age Ideally not "Brand New" so I don't eat the cost driving off the lot If 4-5 years old, then the vehicle better be worth it Cost Top end of budget is $45k Can also be lower for the right car, as it would reduce current car payments Since this happened out of the blue, what should be on my radar?
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08-05-2019, 02:30 PM	#49
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1577045	Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Been smooth talking my wife into buying one next year. The SRT comes with 475 HP. They look awesome and plenty of room. You can get a 15-16 model for around $35-45k.
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08-05-2019, 02:39 PM	#53
MagicHef The Seated Villain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $2500247	Your OP sounds like you're describing a used M3 or M5. __________________ With a sack in 61% of his games, SB MVP Von Miller is the most consistent pass rusher in NFL history.
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08-05-2019, 02:44 PM	#56
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $3039099	I'd wait a bit on a 'vette until the mid-engines can be found in the wild. It'll drop the price of that previous generation quite a bit, IMO. The new 'vette is !@#$ing sexy, man. If that thing drives like it looks, that's a supercar for $65K. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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-King- ▓▓▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▓▓ Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $2525743	I'd get a Tesla.
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