Car topic, what new car for under $100K would you choose?

[Steve_B]

I figured I would start car topics until I found one that people would be interested in.

So here is my next one. What car under $100K would you choose, and the reason for wanting it? It can be any type, sports car, luxury car, SUV, anything you choose. The 100k is for a new car, not a used one.

[iCam]

I like my Volkswagen Jetta, so I'd just get a new one when mine is worn

[BLKTANG]

AMG E55

[JazzMan]

Its 60k more than 100 grand, but definately worth it.

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/bentl...CenV8T2bJ7QeUE

[Shoestring Reefer]

If I was feeling patriotic, I guess I'd go for a Ford Taurus except I think they've replaced it with another car. Otherwise, I really like my Toyota Avalon. Or maybe one of those Dodge Hemi station wagons, I'd like the storage in a car that wasn't real sluggish in traffic. I guess I'm one of those "sour grapes" guys who doesn't like presumptious cars and makes fun of people who drive Hummers.

[Rhas]

Aston Martin DB9

[BLKTANG]

Since we've exceded the 100k limit can i have a McClarion F111

[Jordan55]

I saw one of those Bently's down in Florida 2 days ago. VERY sweet car.


Hmmmm.... I wouldn't mind having a Nissan 350 Z or a nice 06 VET.....but I would suffice with a 2006 Honda Civic Si also.

[DHyslop]

Mike--

A year ago some friends and I had the opportunity to drive a new Taurus and a Dodge Caravan from Wisconsin to Colorado.

Oddly enough, despite having the about the same size engine, the Caravan had a lot more pep! The accelerator on the Taurus was real mushy, I suppose it must have been the torque converter or transmission. It struck me funny, but every time I had to drive the Taurus I found myself wishing I had the minivan!

To answer the question myself, I'd either buy one of those little Toyota hybrids or a turbodiesel Jetta (with a five speed, of course).

If I had to choose something sporty due to the nature of the thread, I'd go with a dark gray RX-8 (six speed, of course!).

Dan

[roons]

thats easy, 505hp b4 you even start to build on it? yikes

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...98610699QQrdZ1

[stlrams88]

Charger.

[Breaker4show]

Umm either the 69' vette or if i went with a newer car i like the looks of the 06' vette

[Steve_B]

Originally posted by JazzMan
Its 60k more than 100 grand, but definately worth it.

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/bentl...CenV8T2bJ7QeUE

Cheater

[Steve_B]

Originally posted by EXPEDITION
Since we've exceded the 100k limit can i have a McClarion F111

Cheater

[Shoestring Reefer]

Originally posted by DHyslop
To answer the question myself, I'd either buy one of those little Toyota hybrids...

Oh, I think I'd go for a hybrids - I think only Toyota and Honda are still the only ones selling them in the US so far. With the rest of the money, I'd throw in some bigger batteries and a charger to charge it from my home's AC. People are modding those cars just like gear heads mod sports cars, but to get more efficiency. And since electricity is relatively cheap, charging your car from your home's AC is like paying 50 cents for gas.

[saltwaterfishlover]

since the dollar amount has been shot to h this is one of the only exotics I would buy...

bugatti_veyron

Engine
Type: W16, Quad-Turbocharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 488 (7993)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 1001(736) / 6000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 923(1250) / 2200-5500

[sbwood007]

I will take a VW Bug and the rest in CASH......

[saltwaterfishlover]

on a more practical note.... mini cooper s in one garage and an original mini in the second
great fun cars....

[BLKTANG]

Here.



0-200 in 28sec.

Currently the Fastest Production based car in the world.

Until they release that Bugatti

[masson]

[Steve_B]

Originally posted by EXPEDITION
Here.



0-200 in 28sec.

Currently the Fastest Production based car in the world.

Until they release that Bugatti

I'm sure you are cheating, but who cares, go for anything now regardless of cost.

[jpatrician]

Under $100k:

BMW M3



Over $100k:

Porsche 911 GT2

[K9]

With $100k, I'd buy a black Toyota Tundra V8 w/TRD offroad pkg and SR5 pkg, then use the remaining $$$ to buy a really nice boat.

[DHyslop]

Oh, I think I'd go for a hybrids - I think only Toyota and Honda are still the only ones selling them in the US so far. With the rest of the money, I'd throw in some bigger batteries and a charger to charge it from my home's AC. People are modding those cars just like gear heads mod sports cars, but to get more efficiency. And since electricity is relatively cheap, charging your car from your home's AC is like paying 50 cents for gas.

I think Ford and Chevy both have hybrids for 2006, but I understand the setup is not quite as efficient as Toyotas. I was reading an article that the hybrid S-10 will have a generator function. Plug the reef in after the next power outage!

If I ever got one of those turbodiesels I would setup a garage biodiesel plant. You can build one with a few 55 gallon drums and a water heater. The biodiesel people quote about the same price ~ 50 cents/gallon.

Dan

[Steve_B]

I'm kind of partial to these, about 0-100 in 1 second. The only other machines that create the g forces these things do are the space shuttle and jet fighter planes. I think they may be a little over the 100K mark, but I have no idea. I also think they are kind of high maintenance. You have to change the oil more often than every 3,000 miles. 6K HP, you really need some sticky tires for one of these. Run flats just don't work, so if you get stranded on the side of the road, you have to call for a real long flat bed to get to the shop.