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Old 09-04-19 | 01:36 PM
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Default You just inherited $150,000 dollars...

But there's a catch! Please read Uncle Henry's will and last testament carefully.

You MUST spend every penny on a vehicle(s). Sorry you have to pay for insurance and maintenance. Secondly, after one year of ownership. You MUST donate the vehicle(s) to your favorite charity organization. Lastly, you MUST share the vehicle(s) with a family member or friend. That being said...

1. What vehicle(s) would you buy?

2. Which charity organization would you donate the vehicle(s)?

3. Who would you share the vehicle(s) for a year?
Old 09-04-19 | 02:35 PM
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Share with my bother. ( he just left on deployment number 6 and would enjoy the hell out of it when he comes home)
Old 09-04-19 | 02:49 PM
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Second that! A porsche
Old 09-04-19 | 02:54 PM
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"You MUST spend every penny on a vehicle(s). Sorry you have to pay for insurance and maintenance. Secondly, after one year of ownership. You MUST donate the vehicle(s) to your favorite charity organization. Lastly, you MUST share the vehicle(s) with a family member or friend. That being said...

1. What vehicle(s) would you buy?

2. Which charity organization would you donate the vehicle(s)?

3. Who would you share the vehicle(s) for a year?


For me, the decision would be very simple....a no-brainer.

I'd buy one or two-tear-old versions of new Chevy Impala, Toyota Avalon XLE, Kia Cadenza, Buick Lacrosse, Genesis G80, and Lincoln MKZ (up to a 150K limit), share them with neighbors around me while convincing them that these plush sedans are more comfortable than SUVs, then donate them all to Food for the Poor or the International Red Cross. Food for the Poor provides aid to the poverty-stricken in the Caribbean...their aid is invaluable after storms like Dorian.
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since you made it vehicle(s)... i'm getting a 2007 land cruiser, 1997 supra turbo 6 speed, and a new prius prime

what would a charity want with these? the only car based charity i can think of is kars4kids which i never even understood, the kids can't even drive yet

idk how i'd share the cars after i just donated them, but i'd give them to a terminally ill hospital patient with no surviving relatives
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1) the Tesla Model X
2) Car will go to the Homeboy Industries in DTLA
3) My dad def will want to drive this one on weekends
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2011 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor.
Old 09-04-19 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
2011 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor.

Did you see the OP's list? Who would you share it with, and donate it to?
Old 09-04-19 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Pyramid
But there's a catch! Please read Uncle Henry's will and last testament carefully.

You MUST spend every penny on a vehicle(s). Sorry you have to pay for insurance and maintenance. Secondly, after one year of ownership. You MUST donate the vehicle(s) to your favorite charity organization. Lastly, you MUST share the vehicle(s) with a family member or friend. That being said...

1. What vehicle(s) would you buy?

2. Which charity organization would you donate the vehicle(s)?

3. Who would you share the vehicle(s) for a year?
Where did this come from? Seems like something from a facebook chain post.

ok $150k

1. Probably a completely loaded tesla model x although that’s not 150k, seems tough to spend exactly that amount, ok maybe a fun 2 seater with the left over, maybe used Boxster.
2. Local children’s shelter
3. Significant other

still not really sure the point of this.
Old 09-04-19 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Where did this come from? Seems like something from a facebook chain post.

ok $150k

1. Probably a completely loaded tesla model x although that’s not 150k, seems tough to spend exactly that amount, ok maybe a fun 2 seater with the left over, maybe used Boxster.
2. Local children’s shelter
3. Significant other

still not really sure the point of this.
Beside being CL watch guard 24/7. Let me guess what you really do for a living or used to do.

1. Police officer
2. Grocery clerk
3. Teacher

The point of my post? Same point we set up car meets or play charade. For entertainment. And my post did NOT come from facebook. How do I know? I don't have a facebook account.

Hopefully that answered your questions officer bitkahuna or shall I say teacher.
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Did you see the OP's list? Who would you share it with, and donate it to?
No, I totally missed it.
I wouldn't share it with anyone. No one can keep their fingerprints off the windows and b-pillars.
Donate... to a museum where it can be preserved.
Old 09-04-19 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
2011 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor.
you get $150,000 not $1,500
Old 09-04-19 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
you get $150,000 not $1,500
LOL! Come on man... you personally know these are underrated!

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Old 09-05-19 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Originally Posted by Stroock639
you get $150,000 not $1,500
LOL! Come on man... you personally know these are underrated!
it's perhaps the greatest pile of crap to ever exist! i still miss mine from time to time, the way it actively changes the driving behavior of people around you has its own value haha

i guess you need to be somewhat of an a sshole like me to appreciate certain aspects of it, but the way you can basically just do whatever the hell you want to it and not have to worry about any real financial consequences is awesome (at least when you have 2 rare cars you really care about)... the thing's essentially a truck with a car body, and with the limited slip diff and cheap tires it becomes like the ultimate enabler for proper next level immaturity

ok you forced me to post the gif


also that big crappy inefficient engine makes a great sound, and it's a major bonus if the spot light has been left on haha... oh man fun times with that spotlight



edit: also the original post said that every dollar must be spent so idk how buying a single crown vic will accomplish that lol

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