We all know that a lot of us will have our dream car with $100k. Perhaps it's a fully loaded LS460L, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the Nissan GT-R, a BMW M5, etc.

However, being that sometimes one car isn't enough to be functional for everyday use (a Porsche 911 can only hold so much grocery bags, and the M6's 12 mpg average is not the best for daily commuting...), it's probably better to have two or three cars in the garage.

Which THREE NEW VEHICLES would you choose?

Which THREE satisfies functionality, desire, comfort, sport, family use, the work horse, dirty jobs, towing, entertaining passengers, and prestige? WHY?

Now, don't just think about base prices. Think about the actual cost of the car and its options. Forget about taxes because that varies state to state to country.

DISCUSS:

My three:

Lexus IS350: a blend of enthusiastic driving and functionality. Able to have speed and sport, while still being able to carry passengers and save a bit on fuel when considering a car with 300+ hp. Good enough to be a daily driver. Loaded with my preferences: $46k.

Toyota Highlander: the family car for up to seven passengers, the ability to tow and haul, the cargo room for bulky items, and the reliability to keep doing what it needs to do, no matter what the kids or wife does to it. Loaded with my preferences: $37k.

Ducati Multistrada: O.K. I have to add a motorcycle to the list. :D Because there is no car than can provide this bike's functions. Sporty enough to be used in the canyons, and functional enough for long road trips. Price: $17k.

Yeesh, gotta think in USD now lol.

Camry Hybrid ($31,197): HSD, nav, leather, better than Yaris mileage. Great DD + family car

ES350 UL (~$44k): Luxury, prestige, going to dinner/concert/social event car.

Mazda5 GT ($22k): For the family trips, Home Depot/Ikea trips. It's small, economical, loaded with features and fun to drive (had it as a courtesy car for a week and loved it). It doesn't drive like an MPV at all.

Toyota Yaris Sedan: daily commute,
Toyota Sienna LE AWD: family stuff, towing stuff, etc
Lexus GS460: prestige, fun car with usable backseat

$100k :thumbup:

BMW 335i convertible.
Toyota 4runner limited V8

i think that about covers 100K. one fun car to drive. one car to tow the fun car. yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Well if you're 21 and live in the city and don't need 3 cars at all you could do a ton with 100k.
STI (daily driver) $32-35k prices not announced
GSX-R600 (hey you added a bike) $10k

Pour the rest into mods :D

For a $100,000, here's the three rides I'll get and why:

1) BMW 535Xi ($51,600) - Weekend use, out of state trips

2) Mazda6 4-Door Sedan ($28,590) - Daily commute to and from work

3) Ford F-150 ($17,350) - Hauling and moving stuff that may not fit in or could damage the prior two cars.

I'd have a GS 350, GX 470, and....a bicycle? :D

BMW 335i convertible.
Toyota 4runner limited V8

i think that about covers 100K.

Well, you can probably squeeze in a Hyundai Accent as a third car... :D

I'd have a GS 350, GX 470, and....a bicycle? :D

Yeah, you didn't make the $100k cut... :rolleyes:

335i coupe, Mazda6 station wagon, Mazda MX-5.
Could exceed $100K depending on how loaded they are . . .

Alright Philip, second time around :D

GS 350 with Nav/ML- Rang in at $51,380

GX 470 with Nav/ML- Rang in at $52,668

I guess I don't need the bike afterall! :)

I could have gone for an IS 350 and Highlander and had some money left over but I really, really love the GX. It's probably one of my favorite products in the lineup with all things considered- size, power, practicality, luxury, looks. It's funny because I was able to drive one for a good bit of the summer while I interned with Lexus and before that I kind of considered it the lame duck of the Lexus family. Now, it's probably one of the two that I would most like to own. The GX is good for a family, trips, projects, off roading if you need it, and also a night out on the town.

My rationale for picking the GS...I would have picked the IS 350 but it's simply too small. The GS has the same engine and is a bit bigger obviously, and I like the interior luxury appointments and styling. As much as I hate the over boosted and artificial steering...I love the rest of the car.

So, I'll forgo the third and get two nicer ones :)

1. 335 46K
2. x3 47K
3 .Extremely high mileage 2nd GEN gs beater 7K (not mine lol):p

= 100k

Do I have to buy three and I'm assuming they're all for me, not one of them for my wife?

Because I'd rather buy one or two with a 100k budget.

But anyhow.

I'll say 2008 Silverado crew cab 5.3 V8, go light on the options... 23k out the door
There's my work vehicle

2008 Accord EX 4-cyl sedan with leather and nav for around 29k out the door
There's my practical daily driver

With the remaining 48k I'd go for a 2008 Corvette with 3LT, auto, and magnetic selective ride control as the only options.
There's my weekend cruiser.


That would use up pretty much exactly the 100k including tax assuming I could negotiate and such...

If I could do two cars then it'd probably be more like a 35k dollar GMC Sierra Denali and a 65k dollar LS460 (non-L with only nav and lev)

i would probably get a 335i, a sienna, and then a camry

335i for fun to drive and power
sienna is perfect for family
drive the camry when the bimmer is in the shop :D j/k

For $100k - if I had to have 3 cars - I'm guessing you want something along the lines of sporty driver, sedan, and SUV. I hate SUVs, so I'm just going to earmark like 40k for one.

For sedan - I don't think there's any question that I'd get the IS350 with ML, maybe the Sport package, but since we're being cost conscious, no nav and I'd toss my nuvi in it. So that'd be about $40k?

For a sporty car - honestly, I love the MR2. One summer, I borrowed my friend's SW20 which he turbo'd and it was a blast to drive. It sold me on the benefit of mid engine layout. I know we're probably not supposed to do used cars here but it's not like the SW20 comes any other way now. ;) But if we use the new MR2 price, it's $26k. More if you turbo it, I guess, although it's not necessary.

That leaves $34k for the SUV. You can pick one. :)

i would probably get a 335i, a sienna, and then a camry

335i for fun to drive and power
sienna is perfect for family
drive the camry when the bimmer is in the shop :D j/k

While I like my 335i, it is just too much of a middle ground car for me to see the point in throwing it inside of a 3-car mix.

To me, a 335i is kinda like a middle point between a practical boring car (camry, fusion, etc) and an impractical exciting car (vette, 911, etc)

I think I would take a Z06 Corvette & a Mazda6 station wagon if I can pick only 2 cars, that would be practical enough for me at this point.

335i coupe to play with
SRT 8 Cherokee to play with ha ha
Camry for the daily commute

GT-R premium / $72k
2007 Altima 4cyl / $25k < DD with stability control, all seasons, etc etc
$3k Beater with the change

OR

G37 $35k+$25k mods
2007 Altima 4cyl / $25k < DD with stability control, etc
$15k on some kind of beater i dont know dont care. no need for it.

I guess you mean spend all 100K on brand new cars:
so mine are:
LS460
Honda fit.

and I keep my current cars. :D

Lexus IS 350
Toyota RAV4
Mazda Miata
:)

I'd buy a $98,000 Mercedes SL and two scooters.

this one will do: clicky (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-08-SL550-Roadster-Save-****-Dyer-Mercedes_W0QQitemZ150180625536QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6 338QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

This one is overkill...... clicky (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Mercedes-Benz-300SL-Roadster-Concours-Show-Car_W0QQitemZ320180389893QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6338QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

This one is overkill...... clicky (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-Mercedes-Benz-300SL-Roadster-Concours-Show-Car_W0QQitemZ320180389893QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6338QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

You so crazy... :rolleyes:

335i coupe
IS250 for winter

Three cars for $100,000? Easy. For me, that's simple and a no-brainer.

First, a Subaru Outback L.L. Bean ($34,000) for bad weather, trips of reasonable length (I generally don't do much in the way of long trips anymore) and small wagon/hauling duties. Reliable, and best AWD in the buisness.

Second, a Honda Civic Hybrid ($26,000) for periods of very expensive gasoline, though, in some ways, small diesels make better sense for high mileage. Still, the VW diesels are not as reliable as the Hybrid Civic, and I never cared for the Prius, even though its quality is excellent....IMO better than any other U.S. market Toyota.

Third, a car for some driving fun, and something reminiscent of my youth in the 60's and 70's........perhaps a Mustang GT (despite its cheap interior), the upcoming Challenger R/T(despite my low opinion of Chrysler quality), or a leftover unsold GTO at the Pontiac shop. (roughly $35,000-$40,000)


Altogether, those three would run around $100,000 total.

GTR = $70k
Yaris = $14k
Ranger = $15k

Look at that...I still have $1k left over for gas on the GTR! :D

You so crazy... :rolleyes:

Sure is a looker, but wow look at that price tag.

There's a lot of great leasing options on mbusa.com right now. A CLK for $499/mo for 27mo. If I were to budget 100G on cars-- a headache I'm recently grappling with too-- it would either be 3 cars for me, dad, and wife, or 2 cars- a Porsche 911 Targa and a 4-dr Tacoma.

While I like my 335i, it is just too much of a middle ground car for me to see the point in throwing it inside of a 3-car mix.

To me, a 335i is kinda like a middle point between a practical boring car (camry, fusion, etc) and an impractical exciting car (vette, 911, etc)

That's exactly it. You've nailed it 100% dude.

It could be a nice car. But I've seen plenty of girls haul it.

It could be a nice new car, but I think an used m3 says more. It comes down to a personal choice at the end of the day, and I just couldn't vouch for 335.

Even my wife went for SLK over 335: it's got a distinctive nose and minimal functionality-- a subtle luxury that many couldn't afford. Additionally, SLK's body shape has much more characterthan the sedan 335. I know if I were to stand to a car next to it for a picture, it would be SLK over 335.

Audi S5 $55k - Incredibly good looking, sporty, wont be that common
Lexus GX470 $45K - Room, haul a few things around, can go offroading

....that is if I can keep my Maxima. :)


But if it has to be 3 brand new cars then....

Lexus IS350 40K - I just love it. Enough said.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 35K - Have to be a little concerned about gas while still having plenty of room.
VW GTI or Mazdaspeed3 25K (but would greatly prefer the Audi A3 or Honda S2K for 5-10k more putting me over budget)- I had 25K leftover so I had to pick a car that would deliver the most fun.

-2008 GS460 - $59k - Need something comfortable & with decent power
-2008 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 - $35k - I just gotta have a truck around

That's $94k. To fit under the criteria, I guess that's it.

But if we can have 1 used car, I'd get a Camry from the 90's (4cyl). Won't break down, pretty good gas mileage.

Oh wait, isn't this very similar to my current stable already? :D

My three would be:

2008 Lexus GS 460 $52K This would be my weekend car.

2008 Toyota Tundra 4X2 Limited Double Cab 5.7L $35K This would be my work truck.

Then I would take the $13K and put it into my ES 300 (daily driver) to make sure she'll take me to another 313K miles...

My three would be:



2008 Toyota Tundra 4X2 Limited Double Cab 5.7L $35K This would be my work truck.

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You better make it light-duty work. Unlike the superb underpinnings, the sheet metal on the new Tundras is a joke. Owners are having trouble with easily bent tailgates.

I'd get a Viper and 2 Chevy Aveos, I have no use for a practical car at this point in my life

wow cool thread :thumbup: well this is a tuffy for me :uh: cause iam a car guy and i like alot of different cars but this weeks choice for me would probably be in no particular order...

1.Ford F350 dually diesel- it will pull anything haul anything and tons of people room also they are easily modded to about 450hp !!

2. Mitusubishi Evo 8 or 9- Recaros,brembos,6 speed,4 door ,4cyl good on gas,and super easy to mod to 450hp !!

3.Lexus LS430 about a 04 or soo (i know the thread says new cars) and this needs no explination !!

For a $100,000, here's the three rides I'll get and why:

1) BMW 535Xi ($51,600) - Weekend use, out of state trips

2) Mazda6 4-Door Sedan ($28,590) - Daily commute to and from work

3) Ford F-150 ($17,350) - Hauling and moving stuff that may not fit in or could damage the prior two cars.

The RWD version of 535i will run u around $60k already :uh:

Here's how I would break it up (estimated figures):

1. Dodge Charger SRT8 ($40k) - My baby, and fun car. Very presentable and still badass.

2. Lexus IS250 ($30k) - The beater and commuter. Who said you can't look great in a beater?

3. Ford F250 Crew Cab ($30k) - The work truck, for towing and hauling stuff.

Nissan GT-R for $80k

Keep my Lexus IS350 so I still have $20k left.



If I have to use all $100k to buy new cars without keeping mine then:

Lexus IS350: $41k

BMW 535i: $58k

I still have money to buy a navigation system and do the tinting.

1) Toyota Yaris - This would be my commuter car - to and from work. (15K)

2) Acura MDX - This would pretty much be my grocery getter and everyday car when I'm not cruising to work in the Yaris. Would also be used for long trips and such. (50K)

3) Saturn Sky - Cool lookin' car, it'd pretty much be my weekend car to go cruising in. (30K)


...and those are my choices :)

I'd prolly get these:

Audi A5 coupe - I believe it goes for approximately 45K.

Ford or Chevy suv for around 40K

Ford or Chevy truck for around 15K

Ahhh.......I'd spend it on more Lexus cars.
An IS coupe for 40K
A GS350 for 44K
Ford truck for 16K

Noticed that you said $100K on three new cars...
I assume you mean not just new to me, but actually new cars!

1) Honda Odyssey: for hauling my beach cruiser, sailing gear, work stuff
$28K out the door for an EX with cloth seats

2) Lexus GS 460: now that it has the new V8 and the 8-speed I could
do this car. Great for a classy night out or a little fun beating-up on
V8 Mustangs. MSRP $56,620, I should be able to get one out the door
for this.

That puts me at about $80K... the pickins are pretty slim for the remaining $20K.

3) Scion xB: what can I say, I like the new ones! Perfect for the
times you don't want to valet the Lexus, and pretty economical,
too. Throw some 20s on it with springs and fuhgedabboudit!

Awesome thread!

Mines would be:

06-IS350- 44k ALL MINES!
08-Highlander-33k family, winter , wifes car, travel
07-toyota camry- 27k smoking car, drive friends, do whatever!

If that was the cast and i had to choose, these three cars would fit perfectly for me for 100k

but in reality. Right now the 06-IS350 is on the list. And a 97 v6 xle-Camry(winter, yr round car). All we need is the wifes, family car now. Which will be a GX470! i cant wait.

a few possiblities:
08 GS450h as a weekend car - $60,000
08 Ford Taurus SEL with NAV as the daily driver - $27,000
And I'll find a older 4Runner 4WD V6 as the Tahoe/surf mobile

08 GS350 AWD with ML and NAV - $52,000
08 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD as the Tahoe mobile - $40,000
And keep the rest and restore my LS400

2001-2003 Ford F250 PSD - $20-30K, don't want the newer PSDs, the 7.3L one is plenty strong
08 IS250 - $38,000
04-08 Prius - anywhere from $20-25K

I can't store 3 cars around here.
I'd probably get the IS-F, a nice motorcycle and maybe a nice bicycle, LOL.

For everyday use I would get a upcoming Mercedes GLK...$35k maybe?
On weekends a Porsche 911 $70k. With the rest of the money left I'll get a BMX $100 bucks. :D

The RWD version of 535i will run u around $60k already :uh:

**Base price as shown on bmwusa.com. Trying to keep it simple to not break the $100K limit. :p

3 new cars?

Daily- 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door $17,495

Weekend/track - 2007 Lotus Elise $46,270

Work/Utility/Off-road - 2008 4x4 V8 4Runner Sport $35,372

Change to spare.