Hi im new to this forums and read up on the topics alot. I am fairly new to cars and was wondering what would you guys get with 170,000 USD.

Thats a really random ammount, so I assume you have a car in mind ?

I know thats a random number but im helping a friend look out for cars around that amount

any E39 M5. They go crazy fast, sexy as hell, 4 doors, sound great, surprisingly modifiable, not designed by Chris Bangle, and its just amazing. You can actually USE this car. I know half the people out there are gonna start sayin, Ferrari 360, or 355, I'm sure the bowtie fanboys will say Z06 and pocket the rest of the money, you're gonna get the ricers sayin SKYLINEEE IT RULLZZZ!!!!

Overall, if you want ONE car that will do absolutly everything you would ever want to do in a car (other then off-road) Get the M5, you won't be disappointed.

any E39 M5. They go crazy fast, sexy as hell, 4 doors, sound great, surprisingly modifiable, not designed by Chris Bangle, and its just amazing. You can actually USE this car. I know half the people out there are gonna start sayin, Ferrari 360, or 355, I'm sure the bowtie fanboys will say Z06 and pocket the rest of the money, you're gonna get the ricers sayin SKYLINEEE IT RULLZZZ!!!!

Overall, if you want ONE car that will do absolutly everything you would ever want to do in a car (other then off-road) Get the M5, you won't be disappointed.



What is he looking for ?



Badge prestige

comfort

sport

power

handling

looks



You have to give us some requirements or atleats preferences.

He had the M6 in mind but was thinking whether he should get an 05' bentley gt or db9. 170k wouldnt be able to get him a ferrari. Im pretty sure he would get the ferrari if it was 170k.

^oh, your dad, E60 M5:) quick as hell, goes like mad, and is a great track car, styling, well, i like it, but thats your choice:p

If this thread is real, which I do doubt, yeah he could easily get a Ferrari for 170K, you can get nearly ANY car for 170K with the exception of the ULTRA exotic and the absolutly brand new supercars. You can get 05 Ferrari for 170 thousand. You can get a Porsche Turbo, GT2, GT3. An Aston Martin would be nice, you can get one of those if you want, some brand new. Honestly, you can get nearly anything, so just pick the neatest one you can find because you're parents can obviously get you anything you want. Go with the absolutly show boatist one as thats the reason you're asking us which car to get with 170 thousand. I still stand by my opinion of M5, but I may be changing my opinion to go **** yourself.

^lmao.. maybe his from Dubai though?

err.. since when did i say that the car was for my dad?!?! i already said i was looking out for a friend. and why are you being so offensive?

oh yea and im pretty sure u cant get a ferrari for 170k. because an 05 db9 costs 170k. dealers mark up the ferrari prices by a big amount

Dont double post, but come on, someone with 170k wudnt come on a forum, go and test drive...

i dont have 170k.... stop putting words in my mouth dude....

^aimed at your friend...

Ford GT.....

yup^^ Ford GT

Viper SRT-10.

Triple Black 997 GT3, thats sooo easy. Nice track car, great for the road, take the left over money to get new rims, and an exhaust system.


Just woke up actually from having a dream of driving one and getting it sideways after getting kicked out of a party, pretty random.

a 2006 zo6 and a 2005 viper srt10

Honestly, I don't think there aren't many bad cars for 170K. Someone willing to part with that much $$ should decide which features he wants and get the car that fits his critera the best. Personally, I would either get a Lamborghini Gallardo for its WOW factor and power, or an F430 for its driving characteristics.

170,000 would get me....like 10 of the cars I like..

and Not a single ONE of the cars I WANT...so......

'06 Civic Si.

That'll do anything you want a car to do.

So, like everyone here will say:

Need more info:
Luggage, expected daily use, like, traffic jams, highway mileage, etc...

An Eleanorris. It's awesome - It comes with an engine with more than plenty of power, airconditioning, a 1200 watt sound system, and a bottle of nawz. Best of all is that his neighbour won't have one too. The bad thing is that there's a delivery time of more than a year, but and old saying goes: "good shít comes to those with patience"... or somthing along the lines of that.

Otherwise there's always the R8, but I'll suggest that he waits for the 2008/9 verson with the new V10 engine... or maybe not. How much do used Maranellos go for these days?

You can get a honda civic. with moon roof.

eleanorris..

I thought it was like a Mustang GT500 with Chuck norris under the hood...

^oh, your dad, E60 M5:) quick as hell, goes like mad, and is a great track car, styling, well, i like it, but thats your choice:p
Come thats pushing it a bit far. Just because the gearbox isn't that great on road doesn't make it a track car:p
On a more serious note there have been Commodores with 600kg weight advantages over this so called "track car". As for the styling, it looks like the star ship Enterprise made sweet love to a Nissan Cube.

With 170K USD. An older Bathurst homoglation Commodore. A new Commodore SS and a Caterham 7 entry model.

eleanorris..

I thought it was like a Mustang GT500 with Chuck norris under the hood...

That car does exist, does 0-60 in one round housekick.

i good choice if you want a balance of comfort and power would be an Audi RS4 or a BMW M5, two fanatastic cars, they can't be beaten for 4 door luxury and power, and there quite reliable

yup^^ Ford GT
^^ you would need to get one second hand
most of the gt's were preordered and they've stopped builing them

Maserati Gransport
E60 M5
DB9

how about a audi S8 , or ANY AMGS

Not to be a dick or anything but this is ridiculous. Anyone with 170 grand either knows what he wants to drive or has the kind of friends who will tell him what to get.... Because they have one, not because of a bunch of faceless people on a car forum... That said, find a late 80's AMG Hammer and have fun.

i would get a lambo gallardo green

The US military sells surplus vehicles for dirt cheap prices to police forces. Get an APC.

He had the M6 in mind but was thinking whether he should get an 05' bentley gt or db9. 170k wouldnt be able to get him a ferrari. Im pretty sure he would get the ferrari if it was 170k.

DB9's are great, one of the best looking cars out there right now.

oh yea and im pretty sure u cant get a ferrari for 170k. because an 05 db9 costs 170k. dealers mark up the ferrari prices by a big amount

You can, used.

Not to be a dick or anything but this is ridiculous. Anyone with 170 grand either knows what he wants to drive or has the kind of friends who will tell him what to get.... Because they have one, not because of a bunch of faceless people on a car forum... That said, find a late 80's AMG Hammer and have fun.

..I agree, anyone with that kind of money doesn't consider what people on a car forum think.

but just to add what i would get, a S600, or if you don't like 4 doors get a CL600, its a car that will get you from A-B fast, comfortably, and the S600 is a fully loaded S550 with a V12, and it can drive itself.

One car man the new body RS6 coming this March by Audi wait for it its gonna be the M5 killer thats that!

Get one of those retired Army Humvees. I saw one in a mag that was selliong for roughly $65,000.

This is what I would get:

http://www.chevrolet.com/byo/buildSummary.cv;jsessionid=2EXUELOSJ2AGG CQN1EBCCZQKBXMQKIMO?selectedOptions=MX0&selectedOptions=ASF&selectedOptions=US8&selectedOptions=UQ3&fromPage=Option&inValidOptions=&modelDesignator=1AM69&pvc=12224&exteriorColor=Ultra+Silver+Metallic+&iPi=1&colorOptions=95U%5E14C%5EAR9&styleId=SS+1SS&interiorColorId=14C&make=Chevrolet&seatTypeId=AR9&model=Cobalt&regularOptions=MX0%5EASF%5EUQ3%5EUS8&modelId=075&noType=0&fPi=4&y=10&exteriorColorId=95U&x=29&year=2006&newVehicle=true&interiorColor=Gray+Sport+Cloth+&subModelId=254&makeId=001&style=SS+1SS&zip=94550&vehicleModel=%2Fimages%2Fgmbp%2F13001%2F vehicle%2F2006%2Fmed%2F254_8867.gif&x=30&y=17

Then I would use the ~$150,000 I would have left to pay my mom back for all the crap I bought using her credit cards as well as living with my brother for a little bit and paying the rent with him.

Ferrari 3609 (1999 - 2003 ranges from $90K-$200)
Ferrari 355
Ferrari 456
Lamborghini Gallardo
Aston Martin DB9
MB SL65 AMG

If I had $170,000, I wouldn't ask people what to buy. Like monkeyfkker said, people with this kind of money should know what kind of car he wants to drive.

I'd buy a nice car. Not something over the top, save the money for something else. Maybe a BMW 550i? It's fast, handles very well, looks ok (IMO), and is a reasonable price compared to the other cars you were considering.

^lmao.. maybe his from Dubai though?


LOL if he was from dubai he would be asking which Lambo to sell so he can buy a new car

M5 would be sweet but i would go with a AUDI S6 just cause of the AWD cause in Colorado we go a **** a load of snow and RWD kinda sucks in that but the S6 would be amazing i know that is what i would want\

want about a porsche cayennen turbo S that would frickin sweet too

no offense to anyone out there questioning the credibility of my questions but aren't you being a little too simple minded here. my friend is 19 (dont ask me why a 19 yo kid has 170k), both of us know nothing about cars so I decided to help him ask around since i visit this forums at times. i understand why you guys are being doubtful but hey, isnt this forum supposed to be a place where people get info and help on cars?
well it doesnt matter, anyway he test drived the slk55 today, and he really like it alot because of the shape of the car and stuff etc. but he is caught in the middle between a 2 door or the old cl500 which is a 2nd hand car. practicality wise he thinks the cl500 would be a better choice as he is still a student. what do you guys think about handling and performance of the 2 cars?

SLK is a chick car, I honestly don't care how fast it goes. Also, the new SLK is ugly, very ugly. Anyone who thinks otherwise is ugly too. Get the CL, its a very nice car. You don't need a car that will get 200 miles an hour anyway. If you seriously need more speed then the CL600, the go buy a race car.

honda s2000, work it over, i dont something that the running costs are extreme, sure a worked s2k would be high but nothing like a supercar, it costs 30,000 pounds to service a mclaren F1

I would get a second-hand Honda NSX.. Ferrari styling for a fraction of the price. Plus the performance on that thing isnt bad either, but it seems like your friend is more into premium luxory cars instead of Japanese sports cars, so my choice in that category would be a Bentley GT.

oops i forgot this was posted under the European cars section...

One car man the new body RS6 coming this March by Audi wait for it its gonna be the M5 killer thats that!

pfftt... you wish audi boy..

used lamborghini murcielago (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=lamborghini+murcielago&spell=1)

NOBODY in their right mind with 170 thousand dollars buys a used car unless it's a Gull Wing or a Testa Rossa or something... lol

Sport sedan : BMW e60 M5 , it is beautiful , it is roomy and can fit 4 people easily , it is very powerful and handles great , it is the ultimate sports sedan IMO .

Sportscar : Porsche 997 GT3 , it is wild , very powerful , soooo beautiful ! very Fun , also a track monster if you will have track days , it is the Perfect car in my book .

or the 997 Turbo which is the best everyday supercar you can ever get ... it is more userday friendly than the GT3 .

Think of these 3 cars ^ and you won't regret it . (or he , if it's your friend who is going to buy the car)

no offense to anyone out there questioning the credibility of my questions but aren't you being a little too simple minded here. my friend is 19 (dont ask me why a 19 yo kid has 170k), both of us know nothing about cars so I decided to help him ask around since i visit this forums at times. i understand why you guys are being doubtful but hey, isnt this forum supposed to be a place where people get info and help on cars?
well it doesnt matter, anyway he test drived the slk55 today, and he really like it alot because of the shape of the car and stuff etc. but he is caught in the middle between a 2 door or the old cl500 which is a 2nd hand car. practicality wise he thinks the cl500 would be a better choice as he is still a student. what do you guys think about handling and performance of the 2 cars?

see, thats where you loose all creditability. i can understand someone having money, and not knowing what to do with it, but 19 yrs old, thats a pretty unique situation right there. I personally don't believe your friend has 170,000 to spend on a car, unless you explain how someone his age gets that kind of money.

In that case, if he is 19, don't get a car, buy a house.

SLK is a chick car, I honestly don't care how fast it goes. Also, the new SLK is ugly, very ugly. Anyone who thinks otherwise is ugly too. Get the CL, its a very nice car. You don't need a car that will get 200 miles an hour anyway. If you seriously need more speed then the CL600, the go buy a race car.

The new SLK is not a chick car, the styling is derived from the SLR McLaren, its nice, plus its got a retractable hard top.

and an SLK 55 is by far not a chick car.

Get a Viper....pocket the remaining cash....I know, it sounds very shallow...

I would get a E39 M5 for that amount.

pfftt... you wish audi boy..

Well the previous RS6 was better than the previous M5.
I reckon it'll be a good match, they both have V10s too don't they? But Audi just gives you the edge on handling and build quality.

In that case, if he is 19, don't get a car, buy a house.

Or, an education?


A CL500? :eek: That's histerical:smt005. He's nineteen you said right? That's an old mans car:smt046


No, to me, when you're 19 in a 170000$ car (!!), you like a jerk.
Tell him to get something (or two) funky like a Cooper S, old M3 or S4, Focus ST, Clio 182 Trophy (will keep up with the best!), 350Z, RX-8... And keep the +100000$ remaining !
But I know he'll never even consider those.

I wouldn't put that kind of money on a car. I'm sure you worked really hard to get that kind of money but its not worth it in buying something that will depreciate over time. Buy a home (wait til it appreciates then sell it) or invest your money through stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.

From my point of view, you should invest the money that you worked hard for and then spend the money that your money made. Its a lot more fun to spend it if you know somebody else worked for that money. In that case, your money made some more of that. Think about it.

see, thats where you loose all creditability. i can understand someone having money, and not knowing what to do with it, but 19 yrs old, thats a pretty unique situation right there. I personally don't believe your friend has 170,000 to spend on a car, unless you explain how someone his age gets that kind of money.

In that case, if he is 19, don't get a car, buy a house.



The new SLK is not a chick car, the styling is derived from the SLR McLaren, its nice, plus its got a retractable hard top.

and an SLK 55 is by far not a chick car.

oh well it doesnt matter anymore. my friend settled on a cl550. will post pics soon. this just teaches me a lesson to post a thread like this on the car comparison forum to avoid unneeded flames instead of posting it here .

oh well it doesnt matter anymore. my friend settled on a cl550. will post pics soon. this just teaches me a lesson to post a thread like this on the car comparison forum to avoid unneeded flames instead of posting it here .

How soon is soon? I want to see the Benz!

i would buy a G55 AMG

CL 600 - if you want comfort and quality

TVR Sagaris - if you want a fast car

XLR-V - if you want cabriolet

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster - if you a women :)