They say your first million is the hardest to get. But spending it is very easy, especially if you love cars.
10.) The Two Car Garage
In a Mini would purchase a Porsche 918 with the Weissach-pack, plus a Miata. Two excellent daily driving track machines indeed.
Suggested By: In a Mini, Photo Credit: Máté Petrány/Jalopnik
9.) A Heavy Duty Mercedes-Benz Fanatic
Automatch Tom would spend third of his money on a fleet of Mercedes military trucks, then get a Singer Porsche, a pre-owned E63 AMG wagon, a DeTomaso Pantera, a classic Camaro, a Mazda RX-3 and a GMC Sierra for those rainy days.
Sounds like a plan.
Suggested By: Automatch Tom, Photo Credit: Singer
8.) The Fastest Range Rover
All the right reasons from Skinnayyyy:
This was actually kind of a conversation that my fiance and I were having for what car's we would buy. (this is also assuming that I have the garage space for it)
1970ish Hemi Barracuda for my dad. He talks about how back when he was younger he was going to buy one but couldn't afford the insurance and blah blah blah so I'd get it for him now. 100k
New jeep Wrangler for my fiances wife - She loves Wranglers. She's had one for a while and it's just been falling apart. Once it gets fixed something else breaks. 40k
Nicely done older Caddy - for my fiances dad because he too bought one that he loved, but once again... he paid x for it, but would have had to spend 5x on it to get it reliable after driving it for a week. 60k
New car for my mom - she deserves a new car but doesn't have a preference. 30k
Ariel Atom, supercharged, with a lot of carbon fiber and upgrades. 100k
Aprilia RSV4 factory - I'm getting the normal RSV4 as soon as I can, but since I have a million to blow, mine as well get the factory model as well. 25k
Range Rover Sport SVR - because why not get the SVR. My fiance has always loved the RR, and I figure since I'll be doing the driving, mine as well get the fastest one. 200k?
Low miles, stock, Honda S2000 - This is my dream car. I want it stock, but I'll throw some money at it to make it not stock, but it'll be in my way, not some one elses. 40k for car, 30k in modifications.
Acura NSX... because NSX. 75k
The 300k left over can go to insuring all the cars for a couple years. I don't need anymore than that.
Suggested By: Skinnayyyy, Photo Credit: Jaguar Land Rover
7.) Both Ends Of The Spectrum
How do you balance out a bunch of gas guzzlers? With Elon Musk, obviously. driedsponge:
Ariel Atom 3.5 ~$100k: Track car for weekend fun.
Ford GT ~$250k: Collectible show car. Nice day cruiser. Plus the occasional track outing.
Tesla Model S ~$110k: Daily commuter for work and chores.
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor (4door) ~$80k: Family hauler, plus I would need something to trailer the Atom to the racetrack.
Dodge (SRT) Viper ~$110k: Because if we don't buy them, they will soon disappear, and I don't want to live in a world where the Viper does not exist.
That totals ~$650k. The rest of the money will go to taxes, insurance, gas, track fees, racing lessons, and a trailer for the Atom.
Suggested By: driedsponge, Photo Credit: pestoverde
6.) All Subarus
And by all, I mean the ones that matter. Boxer_4:
I'd buy a small farm, and fill it with Subarus of all ages, including...
Subaru FF-1 Sports, R2, Legacy Touring GT-B, SVX, WRX STi Version VI, Leone GSR, Forester (SH).
And many others not listed. I might even throw in some other (non-Subaru) Japanese gems. I think this would be doable for $1 Million.
Suggested By: Boxer_4, Photo Credit: Vendin
5.) A Bunch Of Big Turbos
reserveparachute will have to cut the F40, but the rest of his list is totally doable.
Let's hope he can get his Kamaz Dakar truck, Renault R5 Turbo, Audi Sport Quattro, Lancia Startos replica, Toyota Celica GT-Four, Audi RS6 Avant and guess what...A Miata!
Suggested By: reserveparachute, Photo Credit: taiyofj
4.) Pre-War, V12 And Other Gems
My X-type is too a real Jaguar spent 30 minutes putting together his ultimate list. Respect!
Every car collection needs 2 things a pre-war car and a V-12. This 1935 Lincoln for $59,000 fills both those bills nicely
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lincoln-Ot…
Gotta have a Series 1 E-Type, but nicely restored running examples are 6 figures these days unless you find one with a Ford 351 under the hood. $49,488
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-T…
Gotta have a Classic Cadillac Convertible for parade duty and general cruising this 1966 for $23,900 is a good call.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-D…
We need something from the 80s, this 50,000 mile grand national should do the trick for $21,500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Gran…
A Ferrari is important, but it needs to be a convertible otherwise no one could see you, since I like pop up headlights the 355 is my choice. $74,900
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-35…
I love the Ford GT enough to blow a quarter of the budget on one. $264,900
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Ford-…
If you have all this stuff you need to have the ability to tow so $40,980 for a crew cab F350
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F-350…
You'll need a trailer as well $20,499
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-5x38-Goo…
You need a track car, a 2006 Porsche 911 for $69,000 fits the bill nicely
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-91…
Every collection needs an ultra rare muscle car Hurst Olds for me $89,000
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile…
I need a daily driver so a 2013 XFR for $82,900 fits the bill
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XF-…
In case it costs too much gas A Nissan Leaf would be good for short trips $32,490
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-Lea…
Need something German and manual so a 2013 M3 $53,950
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M3-COU…
Gotta have a Tri-5 Nomad I like this 56 for $75,000
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-…
So there you go 13 cars, $958,407 spent and a well rounded collection.
I can't believe I just spent 30 mins of my life doing that, but hey Ebay is fun to surf.
Suggested By: My X-type is too a real Jaguar, Photo Credit: Hugo90
3.) The Dealer
How to drive the best cars while making money? Enthusiast dealership. cazzyodo:
While the thought of having oodles of vehicles (and a garage for them) was appealing I kind of want to find a different direction. Why not start a small dealership (of your choice...preferably for fun affordable cars after the Jalopnik reader model of excellence) and explode the dealer model.
Sure, I'm a Ford dealer but I only sell Mustangs and STs...maybe a Raptor.
Test drive? Sure...lets hit the autocross track that takes up space where all the Escapes would have been.
Just window shopping? Feel free to take pictures to post of Oppositelock.
Suggested By: cazzyodo, Photo Credit: AE86 Ayumi
2.) Uno F40
TokyoBayAquaLine thinks he can buy an F40 for $500,000. Wrong.
Having said that, if you get a million dollars in a bag at some point, just buy an F40. They won't get cheaper, and you always wanted one.
Suggested By: TokyoBayAquaLine, Photo Credit: Fast Car Zone
1.) A Man With A Plan
willkinton247 did his homework like no other:
Daily Drivers:
2015 VW GTI Mk7, manual with Performance Pack - $26,500
2010 VW Jetta Limited - $12,500 (my current car and my fiance loves it)
Sports Cars:
1994 Mazda Miata M-Edition with 39,361 miles - $6,350
2003 C5 Z06 Corvette in Yellow with 38,291 miles - $24,000
2003 BMW E46 M3 Coupe with 34,072 miles- $24,750
2005 Porsche 997 911 Carrera Coupe with 20,400 miles- $42,900
2012 Morgan 3-Wheeler- $45,000
Supercars:
2009 Audi R8 4.2 with Gated Shifter - $89,500
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia- $218,000,000
Ferrari F40 - 455,200 (NADA Average Retail)
Off Road:
2003 Land Rover Discovery- $7,895
1997 Jeep Wrangler - $5,500
2002 Subaru WRX (gotta get my rally on)- $7,999
Classics:
1976 VW Beetle Coupe - $3,500
1969 Austin Healey Sprite- $4,600
1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce- $4,000
1988 Jaguar XJ12 (Future Coffee Table)- $7,000
Racing:
Showroom Spec Miata - $8,000 (This is a very standard price)
1997 Ford F-250 - $3,000
20 ft Flat Bed Car Trailer - $2,200
Other:
2003 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor - $1,600 (For Hooliganism)
Total Cost of All Cars: $999,994
Balance Remaining: $6
Once again, F40 price lolcopter.
Suggested By: willkinton247, Photo Credit: Alexandre Prévot
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