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Lottery winner!!! What If?

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  1. $$$=SPEED

    $$$=SPEED F1 Veteran

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    Depends who's asking
    I am sure this has been played out on this forum before but thought it would be interesting to see peoples choices.

    What if you won the powerball or mega millions and had $1.5 million US to spend on cars.

    The point being trying to stay under that $1.5mm and assuming service, insurance and overall upkeep were not a concern.

    I will go first.

    16m - $350k
    599 - $320k
    California - $220
    Bentley cgt - $140k
    Range Rover - $70k
    Merc S600 - $150k
    H1 Hummer Alpha- $90k
    F355 - $70K
    F430 - $160K
    SUPER LEGGERA - $140K
     
  2. F-CarEnvy

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    Personally, I wouldn't spend that much (at first).

    Cars would all be bought used assuming they were all well documented.

    Aston Martin v12 Vanquish - $125K

    Porsche Carrera GT - $350K

    Ferrari 612 - $200K

    Range Rover - $70K

    Bentley Brooklands - $325K

    That's enough to get me started :D

    If I did win the lottery, I'd put atleast 25-50% into a high interest savings account the first few years so I could REALLY start having some fun after that.
     
  3. jsa330

    jsa330 F1 World Champ
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    There's such a thing as high interest savings?
     
  4. REMIX

    REMIX Two Time F1 World Champ

    #4 REMIX, Oct 4, 2009
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    2006 Ford GT Heritage - $170k
    1970 Lamborghini Miura - $300k???
    2010 Spyker C8 Aileron roadster - $230k
    1967 Corvette 427/435hp roadster - $125k
    1969 Camaro Z28 - $50k
    2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale - $150k?
    2009 Dodge Viper ACR - $100k
    1966 Pontiac GTO convertible - $50k
    1987 Buick GNX - $70k
    1969 Boss 429 Mustang - $120k?
    2008 Mercedes CLK Black - $80k

    Think I'm right around $1.5m. Didn't realize you can get so much for that amount!

    RMX
     
  5. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    might be fun to buy a prius,... and put a viper motor in it... then take it to hennesey and have him do some magic.

    License plate: 2 MPG
     
  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Beat me to it.
     
  7. Jedi

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    You bet!! 0.9% on balances of $100k or more :D :D
     
  8. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    F40, 275 GTB/4, 599...that would probably be close to the limit. Whatever is left can go towards service... :)
     
  9. F-CarEnvy

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    OK, maybe "high interest" is a bit misleading :D

    Just did a search and wow; had no idea interest rates had fallen that low.
     
  10. Carsleuth

    Carsleuth F1 Rookie

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    Sure...

    1. Ferrari Enzo
     
  11. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

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    1) Lamborghini Diablo or Countach.
    2) Ferrari 512 TR.
    3) Corvette ZR1.

    Invest the rest!.
     
  12. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    1. enzo
    2. an F1 car
     
  13. Carsleuth

    Carsleuth F1 Rookie

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    ... I think that's gonna break your $1.5 million budget...

    One or the other, my friend! :D
     
  14. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    I already have the road cars I want, but if I won the lottery there are 2 things I'd have built for me:
    1. 7/10ths scale Aprilia 250 racer (I'm too short for the stock one!)
    2. Custom open-wheeler styled along the lines of a 60's F1 car, powered by a FIAT 850 Abarth engine! (True pocket rocket!)
     
  15. VIZSLA

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    Can I cheat a bit and use it to sponsor Jim's new venture?
     
  16. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    275GTB/4 with a bit left over-- probably enough for a matching 275GTS. Or maybe a 365 California. Ideally, a 275GTB/4 and a 365 California, but I don't know if that would fit in the budget.
     
  17. Vintage V12

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    275gtb long nose torque tube and a 275 gtb short nose.
     
  18. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Ferrari 288 GTO $ 500k
    Ferrari F355 GTS $ 80k
    Ferrari 512 BBi $150k
    Lamborghini Diablo Roadster $ 175k
    Dodge Viper GTS-R $ 110k
    Dodge Viper SRT-10 $ 80k
    BMW Z8 $ 105k
    Porsche 997 TT Cab $ 150k
    Aston Martin Vantage Vert $ 140k
     
  19. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    used F1 cars are remarkably cheap. few hundred thousand for lightly used *ferraris*. i'm sure you can get "off brands" for even cheaper.
     
  20. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    thought i wanted one of those for awhile, but i decided it was too big to be a roadster.

    what is the attraction?
     
  21. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    how much for a nine-car garage in LA? ;)
     
  22. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    I think its the best looking car of the past 20 years.

    My business manager had one and I drooled over its curves every time I saw it.
     
  23. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    interesting. you'd get a ZR1 over a CGT? You have plenty of money available.
     
  24. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    #24 mousecatcher, Oct 4, 2009
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    ok i need to find someone who has one and get a ride.

    so the rest of your cars were just fillers? ;)
     
  25. mousecatcher

    mousecatcher Formula 3

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    just another 1.5MM. :)
     

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