Gonna get one relatively soon and not sure what I want. I've been all over the place from a Tesla to a SCed F150. Need direction.
And preemptiveto the Idareu suggestions.
Open to new or used. Would go as high as $50k for the right vehicle I guess. Haven't really thought about price much, but don't wanna go over that on this car.
All the cool kids are getting C5s these days. Is it your daily or toy?
Will be both. Ideally it would be fast and comfortable. I don't really care about gas mileage, so a bad assed C5 would not be completely out of the question. Though not sure it is comfortable.Originally Posted by Black96lt1
You still in Hawaii and if yes will you be there for a considerable amount of time?
M550
Scat Pack
Factory Five Cobra
Nope, in MD again.
GT350 with a long warranty.
s5 would be cool
*with warranty
Actually one of the cars I've considered. They having issues?
Another I've considered. Not sure on Audi reliability long term, never owned one.
Reg cab F150 shortbed. Order it through Lebanon Ford and get it with the supercharged V8
I've been talking to them. They won't come off sticker price for the F150s right now, so they can EAD. And they don't have the reg cab 4x4, would have to order it. They haven't come up with a 2021 price for the SCed packages yet.
Decent price on this one, but I am completely ignorant on the GT350s and that FPC motor.
https://www.carmax.com/car/19563147
If I had 50k to blow on a car atm I'd be looking at a used model S awd since your in MD
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Back from Hawaii? That sucks. Get tired of it or back for a job?
Yea their engines seem to like to break themselves. Random link about the issue
https://mycarvoice.com/defect-invest...ngine-failure/
Seems quite common from what I've seen.
Guessing you left the little M car over in Hawaii? That was a sweet lookin' ride.
Daily driving a track purpose built car and not checking fluids. simple as that.
CTS-V
Fast.......................................check
comfortable............................check
don't care about gas mileage....check
GTR's don't seem to be too bad, was looking as some last night. anywhere from 60-80k
Chevy SS.
Not my number 1 choice, but they sure are nice cars and would make an awesome DD.
My personal preference would be w/ a 6-speed, though I realize I'm in the minority here... especially for a DD.
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couple in my neighborhood have a white one w/ exhausteverytime i see it.
good to see you back here Hemi. and on the East coast too.
That’s a shame. I always liked the idea of the GT350 more than a GT500. High revving V8s are awesome.
I love the SS. A small drop and 20 inch wheels like the HSV-GTS and they look terrific.
Merc AMG model. Can be had in sedan, coupe, vert, or SUV. Pick your poison and mash the gas.
Model 3 Performance
Fast.......................................check
comfortable............................check
don't care about gas mileage....NA
You driven a Model 3 yet Hemi? Dew eet
It's not exactly a shocker since all the other high revving flat plane crank motors are quite a bit smaller in displacement. I sure as hell wouldn't expect ford to out class Ferrari on engine development.
Doubtful. Hemi seems like the kind of guy that is actually proud of the gender he was born with.Model 3 Performance
Fast.......................................check
comfortable............................check
don't care about gas mileage....NA
You driven a Model 3 yet Hemi? Dew eet
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Yeah I was just hoping they’d get it right. The GT350 is a cool car.
I'd probably get the newest M4 I could find (and get a warranty)
SRT8 grand cherokee with a blower
It's super easy to drive. Soft enough clutch and steep gearing to be able to drive in pretty much any gear. But autos are far easier to find right now
Hmmm. $50k daily/toy. You're getting real close to used 6th gen ZL1 territory at $50k. I don't think CTS-Vs have fallen to the $50k mark yet.
You could get into a new SS 1LE for that. 1SS for sure and maybe even a 2SS, depending on options.
Looks like a deformed turd. Hard passModel 3 Performance
Fast.......................................check
comfortable............................check
don't care about gas mileage....NA
You driven a Model 3 yet Hemi? Dew eet
Used 6th gen ZL1 was going to get my vote. You're correct on the Gen 3 Vs unless the miles are way up there or its a salvage title car. Hell I've seen people post asking $55k for a salvage title V. Hilarious.
There was a nice 2012 CTS-V Sedan in Opulent Blue recently posted on FB with nearly 60k miles for $39k. Damn does that color command a premium.
Don't think I'd ever get tired of it. Kids weren't digging it though. So I did my 1 year of mando contractual duties and came back here (Maryland).
Nope, just drove it today. My son is going to buy it from me, he loves it. Super fun to drive.
Those damned ZL1s sound really good.
50k is a pretty god damn wide open market, and there is a hell of a lot of different things people want. That said, I very highly doubt a ZL1 is going to disappoint.
I can't much imagine a better performance car for the price. It lacks plenty of refinement, and it is a bit dark inside, but it will bring a smile around a corner or in a straight line.
That said, if you plan to mod whatever you get, I would keep considering other options. They get expensive quick to modify. Obviously, very personal choice.
Chevy SS if I was buying a 4 door.
C5 Z06 if I was buying a 2 door
GMC Denali 2500 duramax if I was buying a truck.
Important question...
Do you specifically want an automatic?
If you don't, don't spend remotely close to 50k, IMO of course.
The new Supra would actually be a good option too. Probably get one for under $50k too.
If you want something new then the 2020 Acura RLX AWD Hybrid is the best value for under $50k. 0=60 4.9 and awd and everything under the sun inside.
This
I paid 35K for my 2012 coupe in Opulent Blue with 60K; guess I did get a deal!
And it's butt-ugly.
Gen 2 Raptor.
Something with billionaire doors.
Those duramax’s are top notch and I’m a Ford guy. Only downfall to them is the price tag on trying to delete/tune the newer ones. Cost $5/6/7k
Drove a 2021 F150 STX with the Coyote today. Surprisingly nice truck in a lower level trim. Sticker was 45k, got them down to 38k. Still not sure if I wanna go that way or not. Would be easy to live with as a daily, was quite comfortable. SC kits won't be out till summer time or so for the 2021s so I'd have to wait on that if I go this route.
This is surprisingly hard to figure out what I want.
good call
I bought a 2019 F150 STX with the Coyote V8. I love it. I did a cat back with dual exhaust, resonator delete and love the sound.
Hyperion's thread reminded me. You definitely should check out Q50 red sports. They are nice but seem to get forgotten about. Wife has a normal q50 and they are pretty nice daily drivers.
Used Mercedes CLS63 AMG. Sexy, comfy, fast
Agreed...with warrantyUsed Mercedes CLS63 AMG. Sexy, comfy, fast
Raiti just happened to release this video a couple of days ago.
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Damn. That ZL1 in white is fine!
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