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New car time (mid life crisis related)
« on: April 06, 2019, 08:00:58 AM »
Ok here's the rub: I'm staring down the barrel of 50 and I need a new car. I'm not a car guy. I roll hard in an Altima now. But need a little more flash.  Looking for something in the 60k range. I've lived frugally my whole life, so don't mind spending that. I have a company car, so really only put 5,000 a year on it. Don't mind going a year or 2 used. Thoughts?

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2019, 08:10:33 AM »
A classic car. 

There's some very cool old stuff available for not much really.

Something from the 50s or 60s.

There is some great cars for under $30k

https://classiccars.com/

https://classics.autotrader.com/

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2019, 08:16:19 AM »


Or if you can spend a little more and get this.





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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2019, 08:28:02 AM »
Ok here's the rub: I'm staring down the barrel of 50 and I need a new car. I'm not a car guy. I roll hard in an Altima now. But need a little more flash.  Looking for something in the 60k range. I've lived frugally my whole life, so don't mind spending that. I have a company car, so really only put 5,000 a year on it. Don't mind going a year or 2 used. Thoughts?

I’ve never been a car guy, always Trucks except for the Explorer my wife has. Just got another F150 in Oct and I love it

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2019, 08:32:03 AM »
I’ve never been a car guy, always Trucks except for the Explorer my wife has. Just got another F150 in Oct and I love it

I'm hearing things about the Raptor. Worth the extra doe?

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2019, 08:33:27 AM »
A classic car

Love the way those look. Seems like they'd always need tinkering. I'm a mechanical moron

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2019, 08:48:02 AM »
Ok here's the rub: I'm staring down the barrel of 50 and I need a new car. I'm not a car guy. I roll hard in an Altima now. But need a little more flash.  Looking for something in the 60k range. I've lived frugally my whole life, so don't mind spending that. I have a company car, so really only put 5,000 a year on it. Don't mind going a year or 2 used. Thoughts?
               :) get a couple of these.
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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2019, 08:49:50 AM »
C63 Amg,beautiful car,fast,sounds awesome.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2019, 08:53:33 AM »
C63 Amg,beautiful car,fast,sounds awesome.

Those are sick just checked them out on YouTube.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2019, 08:59:11 AM »
what is your budget OP?


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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2019, 09:01:07 AM »
Get a vette..
A very reliable sports car.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2019, 09:01:30 AM »
Durango SRT  ???

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2019, 09:05:11 AM »
I think the Dodge Ram series is an excellent truck and when compared to what Ford is axing, a great value in a full size Amurican Pickemup!

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2019, 09:13:41 AM »
Ok here's the rub: I'm staring down the barrel of 50 and I need a new car. I'm not a car guy. I roll hard in an Altima now. But need a little more flash.  Looking for something in the 60k range. I've lived frugally my whole life, so don't mind spending that. I have a company car, so really only put 5,000 a year on it. Don't mind going a year or 2 used. Thoughts?

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2019, 11:30:49 AM »
M4, Lotus Exige, Caterham 400 or 600 series, old Porsche, used supercar

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2019, 11:39:19 AM »
I'm hearing things about the Raptor. Worth the extra doe?

For a $100k no. But it’s a nice truck. Too much truck for just putting around town

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2019, 11:47:09 AM »
I had a new company car every three years  so my personal car was always a reliable looking junk car.  Now I'm retired and the company car is gone. When I sell my house and downsize I always wanted a Cadillac. Rented a SUV Cadillac and it was the nicest car I ever drove.  I don't care about fast anymore. I care about luxury and a fantastic ride.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2019, 12:31:30 PM »
For a $100k no. But it’s a nice truck. Too much truck for just putting around town


Plus the instant douche factor. Wanna-be youtube celebrity types drive them.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2019, 12:35:30 PM »
For a $100k no. But it’s a nice truck. Too much truck for just putting around town

the SVT Lightning were awesome! that is my all time favorite truck.

had the nice SVT wheels, good look - more of a low rider with a muscle car feel. loved those

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2019, 12:40:11 PM »
Buy a used Jaguar.
They're cheap and good for your health - car will be breaking down in no time and you'll be frugally hiking to walmart and the gym.
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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2019, 12:43:07 PM »
Buy a used Jaguar.
They're cheap and good for your health - car will be breaking down in no time and you'll be frugally hiking to walmart and the gym.

XJR 100 (the R is the super charger version)
the 100 ... limited edition and can tell by the wheels.

l love and miss the big body jaguar's - throw back - i dont care for the rounded off jaguars of today.

OP

get a slightly used mustang GT convertible with a manual transmission (if you have a wife) get an automatic - you will be super happy, fun factor, little headache. 

plus you can sell it whenever you need too - very liquid market

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #21 on: April 06, 2019, 12:43:29 PM »
Those are sick just checked them out on YouTube.

Yes they are,I had a 2011 for a short period and it was just causing me to be crazier than usual so got rid of it inside of 4 months.Always wanted the c63 and an R1 also got rid of that inside of a month.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2019, 07:42:30 PM »
Yes they are,I had a 2011 for a short period and it was just causing me to be crazier than usual so got rid of it inside of 4 months.Always wanted the c63 and an R1 also got rid of that inside of a month.

Personally, I like the Toyota Tacoma TRD's with the hood scoop and offroad sport package.  They're much less expensive, better on gas, and still have an agressive/sporty look to them.

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2019, 02:30:31 AM »
I'm hearing things about the Raptor. Worth the extra doe?

Get a cheaper pick up and buy a trail bike or ATV

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Re: New car time (mid life crisis related)
« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2019, 02:31:19 AM »
you can get some pretty nice cars in your price range.