$75,000 and a (car) dream...

[daconchslop]

First adventure: I need better tires.
Buys tires: I need a lift kit cause those tires won’t fit.
...This is just the trip to Target.

 

[Thomas.brian23]

If you’re buying a wrangler, you’re modding it with the rest of the cash.

That’s what you’re supposed to think, but if you were smart with your wrangler you spend money on gas and adventures, not boulevard flash.

Do...these people exist?

Yep, we do. My GTI has’t been modded and I doubt I that would mod a Wrangler either.

 

[D.Gage]

Do...these people exist?

Sadly, no. I too was a wrangler goober a few years ago and I regretted it even though my Jeep was done very clean. If I get another at some point it’s either going to be an OEM+ type build or retro 80s style, but clean.

 

[D.Gage]

I miss this thing...

 

[GTIfan99]

It was I, and I’ve yet to find another vehicle as versatile. I can safely tote my kids, 3 large dog crates and a bunch of camping gear at the same time. Simply pointing out that a minivan holds it own in value for the space it provides. I agree they’re ugly, but slammed on Airlift and rolling on 20”s it can be a head turner. It’s a wagon with more headroom
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Whatever. I stuffed the kids in the back of a Corrado and told them to deal. It more than likely didn't stunt their growth.

 

[D.Gage]

Whatever. I stuffed the kids in the back of a Corrado and told them to deal. It more than likely didn't stunt their growth.

I DD my Jeep for 2 years with a 2 and 5 year old. They are fine

 

[bentin]

What about the Lotus Elise/Exige?

Didn't like the Exige I tracked, understeered, had low end grunt with the supercharger, but didn't seem to hold it. Brakes were also weird and of course it smelled like glue and a sun visor fell off mid lap too. The Alpina is mich more appealing to me, aside from having a transmission I won't buy.

 

[Thumper]

Hot take: a mini vans silhouette/profile is better than a wagon.

You need help......and a padded cell.

Simply pointing out that a minivan holds it own in value for the space it provides. I agree they’re ugly, but slammed on Airlift and rolling on 20”s it can be a head turner. It’s a wagon with more headroom

But it can't corner and I bet at least half the heads turning are because they can't believe their eyes and want to rip them out.

But like you said, at least they give you the space as a trade off for the ugly unlike useless mini-SUVs.

Ok, so now we're building our own cars?

Easy

RWD Golf GTI W12. But I'd paint it Porsche Graphite Grey Metallic......with a Signal Yellow go-fast stripe.

 

[GTIfan99]

Didn't like the Exige I tracked, understeered, had low end grunt with the supercharger, but didn't seem to hold it. Brakes were also weird and of course it smelled like glue and a sun visor fell off mid lap too. The Alpina is mich more appealing to me, aside from having a transmission I won't buy.

I hate to say it, but the easy button in that class is a Cayman.

 

[bentin]

I hate to say it, but the easy button in that class is a Cayman.

Wildly better car, and what my friend who had an Exige has now.

 

[GTIfan99]

Cayman/Boxster kill another discussion. They really are that good.

 

[bentin]

Cayman/Boxster kill another discussion. They really are that good.

Shame that you can't get near a six cylinder one for $75k though. The four is a decent motor, but sounds stupid and has noticeable lag. Sounds like they're positioning the replacement to offer a full EV option which could be interesting.

 

[GTIfan99]

Shame that you can't get near a six cylinder one for $75k though. The four is a decent motor, but sounds stupid and has noticeable lag. Sounds like they're positioning the replacement to offer a full EV option which could be interesting.

Honestly, if I bought another one, I'd get a used 6 cylinder, even if it's slower that the new 2.5l turbo 4.

 

[bentin]

They're worth it for the sound alone. I saw a new Spyder this weekend, I think that's what I'd get.

 

[Eric6014]