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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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The new year is approaching, and surely enough, every dealership is being bombarded with new 2008 products.

Now, all of us want Ferrari and Aston Martin, but alas, 99% of us on the board will never be able to afford one.

REALISTICALLY, which new 2008 vehicle would you buy AND afford?

If you were to walk into any dealership (with your budget) and pick up a car for you to use, whether it's a daily driver or a weekend cruiser, which would you choose and why?
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
The new year is approaching, and surely enough, every dealership is being bombarded with new 2008 products.

Now, all of us want Ferrari and Aston Martin, but alas, 99% of us on the board will never be able to afford one.

REALISTICALLY, which new 2008 vehicle would you buy AND afford?

If you were to walk into any dealership (with your budget) and pick up a car for you to use, whether it's a daily driver or a weekend cruiser, which would you choose and why?

Name...? Nissan GT-R
Type...? Sports/GT
Purpose...? WEEKEND WARRIOR!
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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If I really want to, I can realistically afford to buy one car like the new GT-R, Z06, SL550 or SL55, R8, Porsche 997TT(probably upper limit that I can feel comfortable with), but my top priority the next couple years is a more practical luxury sedan, & that would be between a LS460L & the S550.

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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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gtr is not a my08 car
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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I would buy Audi A5. very beautiful coupe!!
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tekknikal
gtr is not a my08 car
He didn't say MY2008 , all it really matters to a buyer is that it's available in the year 2008.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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I haven't bought a new car before but I am seriously flirting with the IS-F. After seeing it in person and reading the reviews, it seems to be the Lexus STOCK, that I wish my modded GS was.

Outside of that, nothing new really is a consideration. I always wait and buy certified or used.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Ditto on the above by Mike.
If I had to choose something that I could REALISTICALLY afford right now I would say the list goes something like this:

1. The BMW 335Xi Sedan. At around 50K its a realistic vehicle that I can afford and I would get if I wanted it.

2. Since we don't know when the ISF is coming out its my second choice. Plus we don't even know the prices and options that are going to be available. That is the ONLY reason that this 400HP monster in a little box is not my first option.

3. Would be the Infinity M45 Sport Design Package.

For a weekend Car 3 Choices.

1. Audi TT. Again LOVE these little things. I have loved these things for some time now. And they are FUN to drive as well.

2. Honda S2000. I have always been a fan of these cars but for me its not practical as my main car. I would love to get one as MODS are all over the place for it.

Now if I did not have children. I would DEFINITELY be driving or making moves on getting a Ford GT OR the new R8.
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
He didn't say MY2008 , all it really matters to a buyer is that it's available in the year 2008.
Exactly! I understood the question to be what car are you seriously considering and able to afford. And my answer is indeed the GT-R.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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GTR or LS460, if I could that is.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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If the deal still works out I am pulling in a 2008 FJ, throwing on a 3" old man lift and some 33's (my new winter\beater car for the next 10 years).
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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I have already bought mine: 2008 Lexus IS350 Obsidian/Black.


In a few years I would consider Nissan GT-R if I could afford one by then.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Getting serious for a possible January or February buy. The usual suspects are on the list: A6, A8, 5, 7, M, LS, E, and S.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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GT-R if it's available at MSRP or less. 135i / 335i if not, or the Evo X if it's that good....


.....both as a tweak / hobby car.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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1) LS460
2) CLS550
3) GT-R if it came out at the same price range as the cars above...
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