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Posted: 10/15/2020 9:52:15 PM EDT

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Yup. I would probably buy a seal gray 996TT to go with my black 996TT. Because I have problems.

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Yup. I would probably buy a seal gray 996TT to go with my black 996TT. Because I have problems.

I recall 996TTs in the $40K range some years ago, then a spike as people realized they were smoking deals at the price and lacked the failure prone IMS bearing. Are they back down into the $40K area now?

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987.2 Porsche Cayman

Also a great choice and truly a wonderful sports car.

Posted: 10/15/2020 9:52:47 PM EDT

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^This!

Posted: 10/15/2020 9:53:15 PM EDT

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Tesla 3

Posted: 10/15/2020 9:53:26 PM EDT

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2015+ Mustang GT

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Only if the car is a 6 speed and performance pack 2 car

Posted: 10/15/2020 9:57:41 PM EDT

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A/C Cobra aluminum replica, Super Snake style, with the mounts for a F/E engine. I already have a 390 with Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake with a 4 speed, so, it is an easy "yes" for the engine size. Dark Green with ghosted silver stripes, side pipes, etc...

Posted: 10/15/2020 9:57:59 PM EDT

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Under 40K.....

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Posted: 10/15/2020 9:59:42 PM EDT

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Mid 2000’s Bentley Continental GT

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That $40,000 will be spent on service

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:02:52 PM EDT

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Cummins w a stick

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I do not like the NV5600 or G56. Take way To long to shift. Makes the truck waaay slow. I used to daily drive one. Never again.

I’d much rather have a 68RFE and efi live tune on the trans.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:02:53 PM EDT

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Everybody has their own wants / needs / what makes them happy. Recently answered this $40k question myself. On one end of the spectrum was a Dodge Challenger or Charger Scat Pak. A little over the $40k price point, but an option. Other options considered - used Porsches of different iterations (been there, don't like the maintenance expense but loved the drive); used BMW's, and Jeeps. Wound up going with a Jeep Sport S Gladiator Max tow package. Sticker price of $43k, out the door at $39k. Couple grand in mods later, I have a truck that I enjoy driving more than my more capable Ram Power Wagon, and the PW is plusher, nicer ride, more capable off road but I like the Jeep experience, that's my thing.

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Posted: 10/15/2020 10:05:53 PM EDT

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Subaru WRX

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Posted: 10/15/2020 10:07:44 PM EDT

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This is a no brainer....

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I agree.

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Posted: 10/15/2020 10:07:46 PM EDT

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Everybody has their own wants / needs / what makes them happy. Recently answered this $40k question myself. On one end of the spectrum was a Dodge Challenger or Charger Scat Pak. A little over the $40k price point, but an option. Other options considered - used Porsches of different iterations (been there, don't like the maintenance expense but loved the drive); used BMW's, and Jeeps. Wound up going with a Jeep Sport S Gladiator Max tow package. Sticker price of $43k, out the door at $39k. Couple grand in mods later, I have a truck that I enjoy driving more than my more capable Ram Power Wagon, and the PW is plusher, nicer ride, more capable off road but I like the Jeep experience, that's my thing. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/131641/TVMX4107_JPG-1637939.JPG

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I did the same thing and I absolutely love it. Congrats, they are special rigs.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:08:44 PM EDT

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A used corrola and $30,000 in ammo

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Lol yes!

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:10:36 PM EDT

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Two used Toyota RAV4's or two brand new Corollas...

or maybe a Tesla Model 3 if I'm feeling sporty

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:11:01 PM EDT

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I'd have money left over but oh well. I was 17 once, and in love until she rusted apart on me.

This one looks to be in much better shape than mine was.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:13:50 PM EDT

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The best value in used sports cars will always be a corvette. Performance per dollar they are impossible to match. Lap times don’t lie.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:15:06 PM EDT

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Partial down payment on my new house in a free state

I have priorities.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:17:11 PM EDT

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I've owned many different cars, most recent is a Porsche 911. I've owned muscle cars, corvettes built off roaders. I've spent far too much on cars over my lifetime.

Most people would be surprised that my favorite fun daily driver was a 5 year old RX7 Turbo II. It was not in perfect condition, had a decent amount of miles but was cheap compared to some of the other cars I have owned. I had more fun and smiles with that car than any other car. I flogged it hard and didn't care where I parked it (it already had door dings). To this day it is probably my favorite car I've owned.

My advice is get something fun and maybe less (much less) than you've budgeted.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:19:34 PM EDT

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I bought a Golf R

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:19:46 PM EDT

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A few years old/used heavily muscled up Dodge Charger

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:21:35 PM EDT

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I’d buy a really clean 4th generation Honda Civic (88-91) do some classy mods and enjoy it.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:21:58 PM EDT

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Already bought it. Challenger R/T is paid off

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:24:04 PM EDT

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What I already bought for that.

https://i.ibb.co/G3VyY2g/received-268275614258921.jpg

And I don't care what any haters say. I love my Jeep so much, and the damn thing is so much fun to drive.

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That’s my jam, I’d do exactly this.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:25:14 PM EDT

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Came here to post this ^^^

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Focus RS if possible.

Came here to post this ^^^

https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201705/the-2017-ford-focus-.jpg

I loved those in Gran Turismo (also the Subaru WRX).

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:28:30 PM EDT

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Spent $30k on this nearly 10 years ago.. best part is I can probably still sell it for that much today!

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:30:07 PM EDT

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06' Mustang GT Shelby CS8

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Drove one. Freaking awesome.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:32:06 PM EDT

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Put me down for a Cayman S.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:33:25 PM EDT

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2010 BMW M5 for $20k. Spend the other $20k replacing parts known to go bad over time.

507hp V-10, 7-speed paddle-shifted transmission. I drove one once, holy shit it was faster than God.

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This is a very good answer. M3/4 is as well.

I drive the same car actually and it’s great. It just has 6 fewer cylinders

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:33:38 PM EDT

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My old '97 Accord and the rest in ammo...

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:36:21 PM EDT

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Plus a 347 Stroker

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:38:16 PM EDT

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I bought a new fully loaded 2019 mustang GT.

Hard to go wrong. Fast, great looking, comfortable, pretty good on gas to boot.

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I’m a big BMW fanboy but I’ve said for a long time that the Mustang GT is the best value sports car that you can buy under $50k.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:38:54 PM EDT

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C6Z

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:39:37 PM EDT

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Street Glide CVO

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:41:33 PM EDT

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What are you going to do with the other $20-25k?

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:43:22 PM EDT

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A HellCat

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:50:42 PM EDT

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Can't post pics, but I bought a used Porsche Cayman S; 987.1 body style. Also a Mercedes SLK350.
Both are fun, comfortable, get 24 to 26 mpg.
The SLK is a mechanical hardtop convertible. With the top up, it is as quiet as a sedan. Push a button and it retracts into the trunk and you are topless.
Took the 987 to COTA with the Porsche club. Driving that track is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
I've driven on 9 different tracks and COTA is the best so far; still testing though

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:50:54 PM EDT

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This. I have one reserved. Orange 2dr Squatch.

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Posted: 10/15/2020 10:53:46 PM EDT

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LS7 powered ‘67 or ‘68 Camaro w/disk brakes.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:53:48 PM EDT

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Porsche 997 or BMW M3...Honorable mention to a modded Audi S4

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:56:32 PM EDT

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Used Viper.

Posted: 10/15/2020 10:59:07 PM EDT

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C7 corvette

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Posted: 10/15/2020 10:59:52 PM EDT

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A cheap 996 turbo.

Posted: 10/15/2020 11:00:37 PM EDT

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Can you spend $10k more?https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/257967/121596550_10164307523445176_397254514235-1637729.JPG

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THIS. New RWD Supra running 8’s? Yes please!
Do you have info on this?

Posted: 10/15/2020 11:00:43 PM EDT

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I bought a Golf R

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Purty!

I have a '16 DSG. Any go fast bits?

Posted: 10/15/2020 11:00:46 PM EDT

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Miata.

Posted: 10/15/2020 11:07:41 PM EDT

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Yup, or put the $40k down on a Model 3 Performance with Autopilot

Posted: 10/15/2020 11:09:19 PM EDT

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I do not like the NV5600 or G56. Take way To long to shift. Makes the truck waaay slow. I used to daily drive one. Never again.

I’d much rather have a 68RFE and efi live tune on the trans.

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I do not like the NV5600 or G56. Take way To long to shift. Makes the truck waaay slow. I used to daily drive one. Never again.

I’d much rather have a 68RFE and efi live tune on the trans.

I had two G56 trucks, and they shifted just as fast as you could work the stick. You have to realize they are a heavy truck transmission...not something out of a Tacoma, and they worked very well for what they were and what truck they were in.