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Godfather
02-02-2011, 08:27 AM
What would the very first car you'd need for yourself after winning the lotto be? The one you drive to work and say 'fuck you' to your boss on, or take to the airport as you leave on a dream vacation!?! :mrgreen: Will it be sporty and wild, rare and beautiful or big and mean?

This isn't for your running list of dream cars - just the first car you would run out and buy, (or lease for the always-frugal) should you win $150 million in the lotto next week, for whatever reason!!

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If money was no issue, there would be more impressive cars I'd have to have, but this is one I've just always had my eye on and wouldn't think twice about running to the dealership and picking up.

I've loved it for years, and it has a special place in my heart because it is what the Canadian Forces drive in Afghanistan as their armored vehicle. It's all-terrain and luxury. I think Brad and Angelina drive them. These things give me a massive hard-on I just fuggin' love'em so much :lol:

Ladies and Gentlemen - The Mercedes Benz G-Class G-55 AMG starting at $115,000 :shock:
http://i53.tinypic.com/15o7y34.jpg

DemonGeminiX
02-02-2011, 08:57 AM
Technically I wouldn't run out to buy a car if I won the lottery. I'd have different plans for the money, but for the sake of the thread... I'd buy a brand spankin' new Ford Mustang GT.

http://2012-fordmustang.com/images/ford_mustang.jpg

Godfather
02-02-2011, 09:05 AM
Very nice choice. That's a sexy car.

I did say 150$ million though ! Whether you plan to pilot a rocket-ship, buy a business, real estate, invest it all brilliantly (or in a a treasure chest for that matter), give most of it away to friends or charity... how long would you wait before buying a new ride to do all the new chores? :P

Southern Belle
02-02-2011, 09:21 AM
I'd probably just buy a nice SUV..... not into cars much.

DemonGeminiX
02-02-2011, 09:24 AM
Honestly? I'd take the responsible route, pay off my current car, make sure it's in fabulous working order, then drive it into the ground until it could no longer be resurrected. It's a 2006, so it probably has a good 5 or 6 years left in it, possibly longer... unless there's a massive shift in automotive fueling technology. So, I'd wait until my current car died or was obsolete.

And just so you know... yeah, I'd do some brilliant investing. :lol:

Southern Belle
02-02-2011, 09:37 AM
Honestly? I'd take the responsible route, pay off my current car, make sure it's in fabulous working order, then drive it into the ground until it could no longer be resurrected. It's a 2006, so it probably has a good 5 or 6 years left in it, possibly longer... unless there's a massive shift in automotive fueling technology. So, I'd wait until my current car died or was obsolete.

And just so you know... yeah, I'd do some brilliant investing. :lol:

:tup:

KevinD
02-02-2011, 12:51 PM
Seeing as how I need a new truck in another year or so, I'd go buy a 3/4 Ford Crew 4x4 King Ranch. Not sure if it qualifies here, but the first vehicle I'd actually buy would be a boat, nothing too fancy, just a 20-22ft fish/ski combo.

Teh One Who Knocks
02-02-2011, 01:02 PM
Nice idea for a thread GF :thumbsup:


First car I would go out and buy would be a Ford GT :tup:

Ford only made them for 2 years (2005 and 2006) and from a quick glance at pricing, be prepared to drop a minimum of $140K on one....if you can find one.

http://i.imgur.com/vfZof.jpg (http://imgur.com/vfZof)

Noilly Pratt
02-02-2011, 02:54 PM
Such plans I'd have...a car would be probably #3 on the list...#1 I'd see to it that my immediate relatives were debt free (and me too of course). #2, buy some real estate and build my dream "Lair".

My lair (rich people have mansions, poor people have houses, ultra-rich people with hidden houses have "lairs" :D ) would look like a fairly ordinary big house, custom made to my specifications of course, but with a campground on the grounds by a lake so I could have family reunions, and a race track where I could exercise my "stable" of cars whenever I liked.

Underground, below the house, hidden from view I would have a multi-car garage with cars I'd bought at a whim, researched to death and everywhere in between! There would be more than just one car for certain.

A Ford GT would have to be in there...a friend said it was an absolute blast to drive...he's in the high-end car biz (before the economy collapsed, he was selling these things as well as Hummers etc) and I'd probably have him on retainer to let me know of interesting cars that come his way.

I'd want a Bugatti Veyron simply because I want to be in a car that can go over 400mph. I'd probably chicken out doing it myself, but wow...

http://i55.tinypic.com/2mdgscg.jpg

I would probably make a sideline of buying and selling vehicles, and would probably have to have a staff of people to restore, tune and maintain them. So, 150mil would go quickly. I wouldn't buy a car just to look at it - it would have to be driveable.

But, I'd have mundane vehicles, like a tow truck...I'd hate to be in my ultra expensive *fill in the blank* and have to rely on a towing company...I'd have my staff come get me!

#4 would be musical instruments and a fully fledged recording studio, but that's for another thread. I have too many damn interests!

Shady
02-05-2011, 12:17 AM
I think you mean 400kph Noilly. Veyron is a great car but I don't know if I would make it my first. I shall have to get back to y'all on that one.

And you'd probably want the Veyron SS.

Shady
02-05-2011, 12:37 AM
I would probably get myself an Ascari A10. Wickedly fast and the most furious sound you will ever hear coming from a car.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/schade630/ascari_a10_1_2006.jpg

Goofy
02-05-2011, 09:18 AM
First car i'd buy......... probably one of these since it's sitting in the Audi forecourt in Perth right now :)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4682/1audir8v8v10scoop.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/1audir8v8v10scoop.jpg/)

redred
02-05-2011, 09:42 AM
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If money was no issue, there would be more impressive cars I'd have to have, but this is one I've just always had my eye on and wouldn't think twice about running to the dealership and picking up.

I've loved it for years, and it has a special place in my heart because it is what the Canadian Forces drive in Afghanistan as their armored vehicle. It's all-terrain and luxury. I think Brad and Angelina drive them. These things give me a massive hard-on I just fuggin' love'em so much :lol:

Ladies and Gentlemen - The Mercedes Benz G-Class G-55 AMG starting at $115,000 :shock:
http://i53.tinypic.com/15o7y34.jpg

that is one ugly looking car

redred
02-05-2011, 09:50 AM
heres mine

http://i.imgur.com/obcNv.jpg

the audi quattro s1 sport

The Audi Sport Quattro S1 was introduced at the end of 1985 as an update to the Audi Sport Quattro. The car featured a inline 5-cylinder engine that displaced 2,110 cc (128.8 cu in) and produced an officially quoted figure of 350 kW (480 PS; 470 bhp).[1] However, the turbocharger utilised a recirculating air system, with the aim of keeping the turbo spinning at high rpm, when the driver closed the throttle, either to back off during cornering, or on gearshifts. This allowed the engine to resume full power immediately after the resumption of full throttle, reducing turbo lag. The actual power figure was in excess of 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) at 8000 rpm.[1]
In addition to the improved power output, an aggressive aerodynamic kit was added that featured very distinctive wings and spoilers to the front and rear of the car to increase downforce. The weight was lightened to just 1,090 kg (2,403 lb), and now accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.1 seconds.[1] Some of the cars were supplied with a "power-shift gearbox", which is said to be a forerunner of today's Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) technology.[1]
The S1 proved to be an immediate success in the rally circuit, helping Walter Röhrl[1] and Christian Geistdörfer win the 1985 San Remo Rally. A modified version of the S1, was also driven by Michèle Mouton.[1] The S1 evolution would become the final Group B car produced by Audi, with the works team withdrawing from the Championship following the 1986 rally in Portugal.[1]
Twenty years after the cancellation of Group B, the Sport Quattro S1 is still widely regarded as the most powerful rally car ever fielded in international competition, with the final factory machines of 1986 rated at an incredible 441 kW (600 PS; 591 bhp).[1] In addition to Group B competition, the S1 won the 1985 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with Michèle Mouton in the driving seat, setting a world record time in the process. This victory was repeated in 1987, this time at the hands of Walter Röhrl.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRQJR_x7big&feature=related

Godfather
02-05-2011, 07:47 PM
that is one ugly looking car

They're so awesome and mean looking :lol: I love them

Tank
02-07-2011, 01:17 AM
that is one ugly looking car

technicaly NOT a car! its a jeep :razz:


heres mine

http://i.imgur.com/obcNv.jpg

the audi quattro s1 sport



:yup: :wank:

Tank
02-07-2011, 01:27 AM
keeping i fairly real world mine would have been a Ford Focus RS500, only snag to it is they only made 500 and all are sold out :( a normal Focus RS will do fine otherwise

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4412/fordfocusrs5002011800x6.jpg


going with a dream car like redred, cant decide between Escort mk1 & mk2

Escort mk1-
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7601/escortstudio002.jpg

Escort mk2-
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8884/mk2044w.jpg

Godfather
02-07-2011, 03:41 AM
Is that Mr Bean's car? :-k

samarchepas
02-07-2011, 03:57 AM
Is that Mr Bean's car? :-k

:lol2:

But If I could win enough money to buy any car I'd want to buy... Bugatti Veyron...no doubt.

redred
02-07-2011, 08:10 AM
Is that Mr Bean's car? :-k

:slap:

redred
02-07-2011, 09:40 AM
keeping i fairly real world mine would have been a Ford Focus RS500, only snag to it is they only made 500 and all are sold out :( a normal Focus RS will do fine otherwise

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4412/fordfocusrs5002011800x6.jpg


going with a dream car like redred, cant decide between Escort mk1 & mk2

Escort mk1-
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7601/escortstudio002.jpg

Escort mk2-
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8884/mk2044w.jpg

all fine choices :tup: i'd go for the mk2 i like the fishnet head rests :lol:

Sapphire
02-21-2011, 06:03 PM
No doubt in my mind. A BMW M3

Goofy
02-22-2011, 07:32 PM
keeping i fairly real world mine would have been a Ford Focus RS500, only snag to it is they only made 500 and all are sold out :( a normal Focus RS will do fine otherwise


Strangely enough, i was thinking about this thread today when i saw this car at our local Ford dealership........ (it was pissing down with rain and my cameraphone is shit) :lol:

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3517/2202111649.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/2202111649.jpg/)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1599/2202111650.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/2202111650.jpg/)

redred
02-22-2011, 07:34 PM
i hate that colour looks like it's been painted in toxic frogs blood

Goofy
02-22-2011, 07:38 PM
I think its awesome :lol:

Goofy
02-22-2011, 07:39 PM
That actual colour is called 'Ultimate green' so it must be good :)





























:lol:

redred
02-22-2011, 07:41 PM
same as the mondeo they did think it was the mk1 ,in bright yellow puke colour that everyone started spraying the ford onion 1.6 ghia's with

Tank
02-23-2011, 09:31 AM
:huh:
Strangely enough, i was thinking about this thread today when i saw this car at our local Ford dealership........ (it was pissing down with rain and my cameraphone is shit) :lol:

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1599/2202111650.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/2202111650.jpg/)

:tup:


i hate that colour looks like it's been painted in toxic frogs blood

:nutkick: :slap:


I think its awesome :lol:

:cheers: my workmates brother has one in that colour. its better close up than it is in pics. for me tho it would have to be Ford Royal Blue :tup:


That actual colour is called 'Ultimate green' so it must be good :)

:lol:

it was named that after BP sponsored the WRC team, after their BP Ultimate brand of fuel


same as the mondeo they did think it was the mk1 ,in bright yellow puke colour that everyone started spraying the ford onion 1.6 ghia's with

i remember those, it was more a flourescent yellow and was a special edition for something. think it might have been after Ford won the BTCC

damn looking back at my posts i think i might be turning into a ford geek!! :huh: next you'll find me in an anorack at ford shows on part of them judging pannels

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edit, turns out only 211 of them mondeos were made in 'citrine yellow'. beyond that not much else is available on it, except on modders forums that have made them look even more chavy . . .. . didnt think it would be possible to make a luminous car look chavier!

Hugh_Janus
02-27-2011, 03:12 PM
I wouldn't go nuts and get anything overly flashy.... I'd get a porsche. One of these infact
http://www.carbuzz.co.uk/blog/image.axd?picture=2010/12/911+997+GT2+RS+grey.jpg

beowulf
02-27-2011, 03:53 PM
first car after a lottery win?...............nothing much.....id walk into the nearest dealership, and i wouldnt be bothered what the brand is, and just buy something to run around in til i had bought a nice house with a nice garage..............


.....................but once i got that garage then i might get carried away cos i have quite a few on my want list

quattro of course
http://i52.tinypic.com/fz6agl.jpg

a bootiful lancia stratos
http://i51.tinypic.com/347zp1c.jpg

a proper Essie
http://i55.tinypic.com/mcuged.jpg

always had a thing for Bowlers......only made about 45 mins drive from me
http://i55.tinypic.com/2j49ibr.jpg

an Aston......either a DBS or DB7
http://i56.tinypic.com/2ajtduv.jpg

a 7 for playing on track days
http://i54.tinypic.com/2wozt07.jpg

first bike on the list would be a Harley XLCR......only made 1978 to '80ish......seriously rare...only 7 came to europe....................and back in the mid 80's i actually had the chance to buy one at a sendsible price and couldnt afford it......THEN harleys became the fashion item they are and prices of anything with harley on the tank rocketed:banghead:

http://i54.tinypic.com/i6w5zq.jpg

and a modern xr1200
http://i51.tinypic.com/2dgrmup.jpg

a couple of old Suzi's ............ GS1000 in the ice cream van colours
http://i54.tinypic.com/wqr7o1.jpg

and a 1000 or 1100 Katana
http://i53.tinypic.com/2927cbc.jpg

Goofy
03-08-2011, 09:08 PM
The green RS......... is sitting in our workshop tonight :lol: A customer has bought it from the Ford dealership and its round at us for some paintwork......... got some better pics too :)

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9480/0803111652medium.jpg (http://img593.imageshack.us/i/0803111652medium.jpg/)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5836/0803111653medium.jpg (http://img851.imageshack.us/i/0803111653medium.jpg/)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3184/0803111654medium.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/0803111654medium.jpg/)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4341/0803111656medium.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/0803111656medium.jpg/)

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/1909/0803111657medium.jpg (http://img546.imageshack.us/i/0803111657medium.jpg/)

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/1141/0803111651medium.jpg (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/0803111651medium.jpg/)

It's pretty quick........ wheelspins in 3rd gear........ or so ive heard 8-[ Lovely exhaust note too :)

Noilly Pratt
03-08-2011, 09:26 PM
Goofy, as an added service I think your bodyshop should also offer a de-carboning service. This can only be properly done by holding the automobile at around 120mph. Also a bushings break-in, where you must take corners at speed.

:D

Goofy
03-08-2011, 09:40 PM
We do provide that service now and again 8-[

Hugh_Janus
03-08-2011, 11:18 PM
The green RS......... is sitting in our workshop tonight :lol: A customer has bought it from the Ford dealership and its round at us for some paintwork......... got some better pics too :)

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9480/0803111652medium.jpg (http://img593.imageshack.us/i/0803111652medium.jpg/)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5836/0803111653medium.jpg (http://img851.imageshack.us/i/0803111653medium.jpg/)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3184/0803111654medium.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/0803111654medium.jpg/)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4341/0803111656medium.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/0803111656medium.jpg/)

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/1909/0803111657medium.jpg (http://img546.imageshack.us/i/0803111657medium.jpg/)

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/1141/0803111651medium.jpg (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/0803111651medium.jpg/)

It's pretty quick........ wheelspins in 3rd gear........ or so ive heard 8-[ Lovely exhaust note too :)

my skoda spins in 3rd, so its not that impressive :razz:

Teh One Who Knocks
03-08-2011, 11:20 PM
my skoda spins in 3rd, so its not that impressive :razz:

Is that contagious? :-s

Hugh_Janus
03-08-2011, 11:24 PM
wanna find out?:naughty:

:dance:

Teh One Who Knocks
03-08-2011, 11:42 PM
wanna find out?:naughty:

:dance:

:gtfo:

KevinD
03-09-2011, 02:28 PM
Wish Ford had brought that to the US, along with it not being a limited production run. Not really a fwd/turbo guy, but that is a hell of a car.

fricnjay
08-05-2011, 05:54 PM
I would commission Chip Foose to design and build me a 1970 Hemi Cuda

http://i.imgur.com/lBp7b.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qvoxN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/t0oQJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bD0Kd.jpg

AntZ
08-05-2011, 06:09 PM
my skoda spins in 3rd, so its not that impressive :razz:

You mean you bought a Skoda and didn't get all wheel drive!! :shakehead:


There's NO wheel spin with my Skoda, unless I'm on ice and I turn off the traction control.

SmoothBob
08-05-2011, 06:39 PM
The new Nissan GTR R35

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo1/l3linD/NissanSkylineR35-Lime.jpg


power 352.7 kw / 473 bhp @ 6400 rpm
bhp/weight 270.29 bhp per tonne
torque 588.42 nm / 434 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm
redline 7000
transmission 6-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission
top speed 310.54 kph / 193 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.5 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 11.7 seconds...

Ach just watch this! :D

http://www.streetfire.net/video/Nissan-GTR-on-Top-gear_172852.html

minz
08-05-2011, 06:52 PM
Audi R8 would be my first choice

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/Minni_the_minx/r81.jpg

Hal-9000
08-05-2011, 06:55 PM
The Corvette Mako Shark convertible :wank:


http://i.imgur.com/J6fFE.jpg

minz
08-05-2011, 06:57 PM
The Corvette Mako Shark convertible :wank:


http://i.imgur.com/J6fFE.jpg

Who do you think you are... Batman? :lol:

Tank
08-06-2011, 12:08 PM
Who do you think you are... Batman? :lol:

nahh batman's waaaaay cooler than hal! ;)

Yt Trash
08-06-2011, 01:15 PM
I would commission Chip Foose to design and build me a Car



This. Just stroke him a check and see what he comes up with.