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Amaru 03-20-2017 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timpo (Post 8830251)
You know what I just realized?
That "sub $100k" category isn't that attractive.

For $100k, you can't buy a car like Aventador or 488, not even GT-R or Porsche 911.

When you hear "sub $100k" you would try to get as close as possible to $100k, but there aren't many fun to drive car around that price range.

If you lower your price much lower, where its "affordable" you will start to see more attractive cars.

Subaru WRX STi
Mazda Miata
Fiat 124 Abarth
Toyota 86
Mini John Cooper Works
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Ford Focus RS
Honda Civic Type R
Volkswagen Golf R

So just to clarify, you're being offered a free vehicle, and you're taking all of those listed above instead of, say, a BMW M2 (equipped to suit your preference)?

Amaru 03-20-2017 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonChi (Post 8830416)
Following the rules strictly.
4Runner maxed out options and warranty... not a car? fuck right off, and suck a cock.
$65,314.55

Hahahaha. I approve.

Also, pretty sweet ride for $65k all-in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPhreak (Post 8830450)
I feel like the 15% tax should only apply for foreign owners... it is a pretty shitty feel good tax IMO.

Lease it.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this absolves you of having to pay it since you're actually only "purchasing" a portion of the car's value (original price minus residual) and pay taxes (ie. GST) on only that portion. In a $100k car on a 4-year lease, that might be around $50k (rough estimate).

When there's only a 1-2% difference in lease and finance rates (as with all German carmakers generally), leasing becomes a lot more appealing and even a 15% luxury tax wouldn't be nearly as painful if it did apply.

bcuzracecarz 03-20-2017 11:32 PM

Timpo would just warp back in time to 2008 and order a GTR, there is nothing else for him

Amaru 03-20-2017 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitev70r (Post 8830402)
Some of you are taking this 'game' way too seriously. No this, no that, no used, no Corolla, no condo, no motorcycle ...

Who pays MSRP? So what if it is listed at $97.5K, you drop $100K cash, I think salesman will start filling out the bill of sale.

That hasn't been my experience in German dealerships to be honest.

From what I hear, good luck walking out of the Porsche dealership with more than a couple grand discount on your new 911.

Amaru 03-20-2017 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcuzracecarz (Post 8830480)
Timpo would just warp back in time to 2008 and order a GTR, there is nothing else for him

He's a little special, is he?

JSALES 03-21-2017 12:12 AM

I would also spend it on a C63S AMG or BMW M3

DragonChi 03-21-2017 05:45 AM

BMW M3 at 436 HP, meh
BMW M3 at 600 HP w/ 25k competition package. Yes!

I was looking at it yesterday, I would say it's a good buy. It comes with xdrive?

underscore 03-21-2017 07:28 AM

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned a Lotus yet. Although I can't find any solid pricing for Canada.

thumper 03-21-2017 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore (Post 8830501)
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned a Lotus yet. Although I can't find any solid pricing for Canada.

not really much inventory to speak of... this is the only "new" one in stock (25kms on odo) in vancouver and it's $145k:

2015 Lotus Exige LF1 LIMITED EDITION - Lotus of Vancouver

http://www.lotusofvancouver.com/wp-c...F5-762x456.jpg

is it even possible to daily one of these? the first and last time i tried to get in and out of an elise i was practically crawling out on my hands and knees... i don't think i can do that every day :(

white rocket 03-21-2017 07:43 AM

Brand new? I'd buy a Toyota Sequoia Platinum. Love Toyota for reliability, resale, interface, overall value. Can tow a fun car in a trailer, seating for family for road trips, can add a TRD supercharger if desired and still have manufacturers warranty, maintenance is easy and not expensive. The list goes on. I wouldn't even consider another SUV and my plan, if budget allows, is to buy one in the next couple years.

I'd fuck with an M2 though. Saw one next door at my work and it looks mean as hell. Love the bulkiness and body lines. Typically I hate on new Euro shit but the M2 excites me more than the 1M did in 2011. Not sure I could live with a sports car every day though. I'm old and cranky and my fun cars just sit because dailying them is an inconvenience.

Badhobz 03-21-2017 07:45 AM

just buy 4 corollas...

one for each occasion.

The elegant Corolla S for your "luxury" touring
The Corolla CE w/ 6speed for your light engaging "sporting" needs
The corolla LE as your "daily"
and finally Corolla LE ECO for your long distance "cruising" needs.

The answer is always corolla!

oh wait i think ill be over 100k if you buy 4.... but maybe they'll give you some good discounts and squeeze it into 100k budget

Hehe 03-21-2017 10:11 AM

Dream car supposed to be something near impossible to get... wtf is a 100k dream car? :fuckthatshit:

If we are talking the best car under 100k all in, Volvo XC90 T8. Coming from a BMW fans, my cousin's XC90 T8 blew me away. X5 was toy in comparison.


bcuzracecarz 03-21-2017 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonChi (Post 8830491)
BMW M3 at 436 HP, meh
BMW M3 at 600 HP w/ 25k competition package. Yes!

I was looking at it yesterday, I would say it's a good buy. It comes with xdrive?

I want what your smoking

underscore 03-21-2017 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8830502)
not really much inventory to speak of... this is the only "new" one in stock (25kms on odo) in vancouver and it's $145k:

I'm assuming you'd have to special order one new, but they don't list the Canadian pricing anywhere. Looking at the UK pricing I don't think any Exige's are under $100k CDN new, but an Elise might be. My main problem is I don't really like anything new, most of the higher-end cars that I like are 7-10 years old now.

DragonChi 03-21-2017 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcuzracecarz (Post 8830544)
I want what your smoking

http://imgur.com/a/uWsNX

http://imgur.com/a/uWsNX

thumper 03-21-2017 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore (Post 8830551)
I'm assuming you'd have to special order one new, but they don't list the Canadian pricing anywhere. Looking at the UK pricing I don't think any Exige's are under $100k CDN new, but an Elise might be. My main problem is I don't really like anything new, most of the higher-end cars that I like are 7-10 years old now.

i don't follow lotus well so maybe someone can answer this better but they stopped selling the elise/exige back in 2011 because the airbag exemption expired? this article says it won't come back until 2020 :(

Lotus Elise returning to North America in 2020 | Driving

does this mean the only legal lotus available to buy new is the evora?

Timpo 03-21-2017 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amaru (Post 8830478)
So just to clarify, you're being offered a free vehicle, and you're taking all of those listed above instead of, say, a BMW M2 (equipped to suit your preference)?

ohh the M2 for some reason didn't cross my mind..

underscore 03-21-2017 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8830569)
i don't follow lotus well so maybe someone can answer this better but they stopped selling the elise/exige back in 2011 because the airbag exemption expired? this article says it won't come back until 2020 :(

Lotus Elise returning to North America in 2020 | Driving

does this mean the only legal lotus available to buy new is the evora?

Quite possibly, that might explain why I can only find ~10 year old ones for sale.

Excluding Lotus then I'd have to say I'm having a hard time coming up with anything that I'd want that goes much above $60k all-in (370Z Nismo or 4Runner TRD are all I can think of so far)

bcuzracecarz 03-21-2017 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonChi (Post 8830562)

It costs ~$7900 and adds 19hp

LP700-4 03-21-2017 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonChi (Post 8830562)

The M6 Competition adds 40hp totalling 600. M3/4 tops out at 444hp

xjc11 03-21-2017 01:36 PM

Alpine white M2
Manual
M performance exhaust
all the carbon fiber parts offered (lip spoiler, diffuser, side splitter, front splitter etc etc.)
And a M performance light up steering wheel :D
Not sure exactly how much but its probably around 80k taxes in

ijaz_97 03-21-2017 02:41 PM

2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport.

http://icdn5.digitaltrends.com/image...-970x647-c.jpg

The_AK 03-21-2017 03:03 PM

e36 with a welded diff

TopsyCrett 03-21-2017 06:19 PM

Pretty sure a diesel G wagon (Non AMG) still rings in at over $115k...

so next best bet, A diesel ML350 w/ offroad package.

MrPhreak 03-21-2017 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore (Post 8830501)
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned a Lotus yet. Although I can't find any solid pricing for Canada.

I mentioned the Evora on the 1st page, I am fairly certain you can get them for under 100K

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPhreak (Post 8830126)
Track Orientated:
M2
4C
Cayman
TT-RS
Evora

Great cars... nice reliable Toyota powerplant, good on fuel, and they come with some decent creature comforts and suspension you can daily making them not as hard to live with as a 4C or Elise.


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