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2. Not attracting an excessive amount of consideration.
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Some posters embody me identified how subjective/elastic that’s. What’s ‘an excessive amount of’ consideration and what automotive attracts it? Although honest sufficient, OP particularly gave Rolls Royce as instance of ‘attractiing an excessive amount of consideration’ and someone later say ‘get a Rolls Royce’.
RR is a longstanding benchmark for consideration getting. OP additionally talked about Bentley however the fashionable VW subsidiary incarnation has a considerably totally different market technique than BMW sub RR: Bentley’s aren’t that uncommon the place I dwell, RR’s nonetheless are. Likewise Ferrari, McLaren and Lambo sports activities vehicles aren’t uncommon in my space. Whether or not they nonetheless ‘appeal to an excessive amount of consideration’ is as much as the person. I imagine they appeal to some, and it would not be a optimistic for me although not excessive amongst causes I would not get one (noise/experience livability on lengthy highway journeys, reliability on similar, restricted further efficiency/$ v the Porsche/BMW M/Merc AMG degree). I suppose there might be legitimate variations of opinion whether or not my Porsche ‘attracts an excessive amount of consideration’. I understand subsequent to zero further consideration domestically, however it’s extra on highway journeys to distant locations. OTOH an older ‘cute little’ couple in an costly automotive might not create the identical impression as a youthful individual driving it. I’ve by no means perceived pressure or dangerous emotions resulting from our automotive on journeys. And if I seen crime in opposition to us personally as in any respect probably that is someplace we would not go in any automotive.
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by NYCaviator »
OP mentioned they didn’t wish to appeal to consideration however then talked about how they wished to take a look at a Hennessy Charger Hellcat.
A Hellcat (or any tuned Charger) might be one of the vital conspicuous automobiles you would purchase, purely from a sound perspective. Folks will hear you coming from blocks away. Cool vehicles, however fully obnoxious, and never very thoughtful in case you dwell in a residential space. It might be a superb every day driver in case your objective is to have your neighbors to hate you.
I second the BMW M or Mercedes AMG options. Good, enjoyable to drive, however gained’t appeal to the unsuitable sort of consideration.
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NYCaviator wrote: ↑Solar Aug 13, 2023 2:12 pmOP mentioned they didn’t wish to appeal to consideration however then talked about how they wished to take a look at a Hennessy Charger Hellcat.
A Hellcat (or any tuned Charger) might be one of the vital conspicuous automobiles you would purchase, purely from a sound perspective. Folks will hear you coming from blocks away. Cool vehicles, however fully obnoxious, and never very thoughtful in case you dwell in a residential space. It might be a superb every day driver in case your objective is to have your neighbors to hate you.
I second the BMW M or Mercedes AMG options. Good, enjoyable to drive, however gained’t appeal to the unsuitable sort of consideration.
Thanks for the warning in regards to the noise of the Hellcat. I did not suppose the seems had been too jaw-dropping, however by no means thought-about that the noise could be attention-getting. Crossing that off the listing.
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Cruise wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:15 pmNot Jacob Fugger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:36 pm
Lamborghini LM002 in delicate coloration — WTF was that?
Land Rover 130 Double Cab.
Audi RS6 Avant with carbon optic/black optic possibility (Batmobile).
Older Mercedes AMG wagon (W212 or earlier I believe) w/ Brabus mods.
Porsche Sport Turismo Turbo in Volcano Grey.
Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Brabus. For those who dwell in Saudi Arabia it gained’t stand out an excessive amount of.Actually impressed on what number of respondents have instructed the Mercedes AMG. Positively want to think about!
Wow. Thanks for this suggestion. Actually! I simply spent a while wanting on the web site, and this seems like a reasonably good wanting automotive.
AMG is Daimler’s efficiency division. A G-Class is vastly totally different from an E-Class.
Every has their advantages and disadvantages. I might personally desire an E-Class property for many of the use instances a median individual finds driving round within the states. Others desire an SUV or a sedan.
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by stoptothink »
Cruise wrote: ↑Solar Aug 13, 2023 8:41 pmNYCaviator wrote: ↑Solar Aug 13, 2023 2:12 pmOP mentioned they didn’t wish to appeal to consideration however then talked about how they wished to take a look at a Hennessy Charger Hellcat.
A Hellcat (or any tuned Charger) might be one of the vital conspicuous automobiles you would purchase, purely from a sound perspective. Folks will hear you coming from blocks away. Cool vehicles, however fully obnoxious, and never very thoughtful in case you dwell in a residential space. It might be a superb every day driver in case your objective is to have your neighbors to hate you.
I second the BMW M or Mercedes AMG options. Good, enjoyable to drive, however gained’t appeal to the unsuitable sort of consideration.
Thanks for the warning in regards to the noise of the Hellcat. I did not suppose the seems had been too jaw-dropping, however by no means thought-about that the noise could be attention-getting. Crossing that off the listing.
My ~70yr previous former drag racer neighbor has a modified (1000+ hp) hellcat and a Jeep trackawk, they’re LOUD.
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by Not Jacob Fugger »
MH2 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:52 amCruise wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:15 pmNot Jacob Fugger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:36 pm
Lamborghini LM002 in delicate coloration — WTF was that?
Land Rover 130 Double Cab.
Audi RS6 Avant with carbon optic/black optic possibility (Batmobile).
Older Mercedes AMG wagon (W212 or earlier I believe) w/ Brabus mods.
Porsche Sport Turismo Turbo in Volcano Grey.
Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Brabus. For those who dwell in Saudi Arabia it gained’t stand out an excessive amount of.Actually impressed on what number of respondents have instructed the Mercedes AMG. Positively want to think about!
Wow. Thanks for this suggestion. Actually! I simply spent a while wanting on the web site, and this seems like a reasonably good wanting automotive.
AMG is Daimler’s efficiency division. A G-Class is vastly totally different from an E-Class.
Every has their advantages and disadvantages. I might personally desire an E-Class property for many of the use instances a median individual finds driving round within the states. Others desire an SUV or a sedan.
If one had been to de-badge an AMG wagon/property and exchange the wheels and grille with the e-class variations you’d in all probability have a really shut proxy to the Alpina/Hartge/AMG “sleeper” vehicles of the 80s and 90s. Possibly add a child on board/Harper Valley PTA/Fairfax United jr soccer sticker within the rear window for good measure. Or this one in case you dwell the place folks count on a extra agricultural look.
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Not Jacob Fugger wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:54 pm
If one had been to de-badge an AMG wagon/property and exchange the wheels and grille with the e-class variations you’d in all probability have a really shut proxy to the Alpina/Hartge/AMG “sleeper” vehicles of the 80s and 90s. Possibly add a child on board/Harper Valley PTA/Fairfax United jr soccer sticker within the rear window for good measure.
Critically humorous!
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by Taylor Larimore »
Bogleheads:My spouse died after 62 years of a really glad marriage and three youngsters. Our greatest distinction was about cash. She was a spender and I used to be a saver.
My subsequent companion can afford any automotive she needs. She drives a 14 yr previous Honda. It is among the causes I invited her to dwell with me.
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Cruise wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:57 pmNot Jacob Fugger wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:54 pm
If one had been to de-badge an AMG wagon/property and exchange the wheels and grille with the e-class variations you’d in all probability have a really shut proxy to the Alpina/Hartge/AMG “sleeper” vehicles of the 80s and 90s. Possibly add a child on board/Harper Valley PTA/Fairfax United jr soccer sticker within the rear window for good measure.Critically humorous!
One other good AMG choice to get you over the potholes. You would rip the badges off, after all, to keep up a low profile.
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If cash had been no object, why would I drive in any respect? I’ll have a everlasting driver to drive me wherever as wanted.
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Cruise wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:04 pm
This subject is actionable to me. What sort of automotive ought to I purchase? Cash actually is not a difficulty.Listed here are the variables I’m :
1. Street situations within the city atmosphere the place I dwell aren’t one of the best. So, even when I wished a low-slung 911 turbo, I am not getting it as a result of the experience will really feel horrible. Similar for different automobiles that solely are available in 21-inch wheels. Not prudent with potholes a typical sight.
2. Not attracting an excessive amount of consideration. Sure, I would wish to drive a nice-looking automotive, however no method am I tooling round in a Rolls or Bentley. Method too attention-grabbing. Simply not my model.
3. Top quality, nice seems, and excessive efficiency are vital.
Thanks on your ideas.
The vehicles that I’ve owned in retirement are the one’s I might purchase “if cash had been no object”.
2024 Honda Odyssey Elite minivan
2022 Honda Passport Elite AWD (just lately handed on to son)
2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Professional four wheel drive (DW)
2012 Toyota Tundra TRD four wheel drive.
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938hp
0-60 in 2.3s
But it surely has 30 sequence tire sidewalls, which might require a discount to a smaller wheel measurement (such because the Taycan 4S wheels) to have 45 or 55 sequence tire sidewalls.
There are additionally many different different variations, reminiscent of Porsche Taycan 4S: https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/tayc … taycan-4s/
536hp
0-60 in 3.5s
Has possibility of 225/55-19, Rear Dimension 19″ 275/45-19, 45 & 55 sequence tires give a bit of higher experience.
Taycan Fashions: https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/taycan/
I see so many Taycans round right here it’s superb, how briskly they should be promoting.
It’s onerous to beat Porsche for high quality and reliability.
I just like the Audi eTron Gt, however Porsche has a greater observe document.
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by valleyrock »
henry wrote: ↑Solar Sep 15, 2024 9:09 pmI believe you had been joking but when anybody is definitely curious, John Bogle used to drive Volvo station wagons. Based on this previous Forbes article from 2001, he would exchange them after they had been 8 years previous.
The Penny-Pincher
https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2001/1210/164.html
I wasn’t joking.
The purpose is that this thread with a foundation of “cash being no object” has nothing to do with investing, saving cash, doing issues higher, contributing to society, or the rest. I will take my $1 trillion and go dwelling.
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OP right here. After rigorously studying this thread, researching the options, and searching inward, I made a decision to….hold my Infiniti for now.
I do wish to get an EV or plugin hybrid. The automotive that I hold leaning towards in a Tesla S, however that looks like overkill for my 10-20 mile-a-day consumption over metropolis streets. Given my driving patterns, the Infiniti M37 appears good, significantly as a result of the dealership is simple to work with.
Will replace when change is made.
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by NYCaviator »
The Mannequin S Plaid is the one proper reply then.
The Mannequin S is nice, however is beginning to look very dated. The refreshed Mannequin 3 seems actually sharp, and in case you get the efficiency variant, it nonetheless has plenty of stand up and go. Not as insane because the Plaid, but it surely’ll nonetheless put a smile in your face. I might extremely suggest a Tesla if you’d like an EV. I might purchase one once more in a heartbeat.
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stoptothink wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:43 amCruise wrote: ↑Solar Aug 13, 2023 8:41 pmNYCaviator wrote: ↑Solar Aug 13, 2023 2:12 pmOP mentioned they didn’t wish to appeal to consideration however then talked about how they wished to take a look at a Hennessy Charger Hellcat.
A Hellcat (or any tuned Charger) might be one of the vital conspicuous automobiles you would purchase, purely from a sound perspective. Folks will hear you coming from blocks away. Cool vehicles, however fully obnoxious, and never very thoughtful in case you dwell in a residential space. It might be a superb every day driver in case your objective is to have your neighbors to hate you.
I second the BMW M or Mercedes AMG options. Good, enjoyable to drive, however gained’t appeal to the unsuitable sort of consideration.
Thanks for the warning in regards to the noise of the Hellcat. I did not suppose the seems had been too jaw-dropping, however by no means thought-about that the noise could be attention-getting. Crossing that off the listing.
My ~70yr previous former drag racer neighbor has a modified (1000+ hp) hellcat and a Jeep trackawk, they’re LOUD.
Childish, obnoxious and irresponsible machines to personal. We’re all dumb and death-defying at 18 – when the unique Chargers and different muscle vehicles had been round. Too many center age morons roaring round in these issues now. Some variations of that ilk really pump the vroom sounds into the cabin through the sound system. Nicely there you go.
One other vote for one thing civilized and absolutely developed over a few years – like an E-Class.
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NYCaviator wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:41 amThe Mannequin S Plaid is the one proper reply then.
The Mannequin S is nice, however is beginning to look very dated. The refreshed Mannequin 3 seems actually sharp, and in case you get the efficiency variant, it nonetheless has plenty of stand up and go. Not as insane because the Plaid, but it surely’ll nonetheless put a smile in your face. I might extremely suggest a Tesla if you’d like an EV. I might purchase one once more in a heartbeat.
The Plaid is superior. I’m simply afraid I’d overshoot the runway.
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OP sounds such as you’re like me. I’ve talked about getting a brand new automotive for a couple of years and simply haven’t been in a position to transfer away from the M37. Proper now I’m both Porsche Cayenne, Lexus GX, or X5. I would like the room now that the children are getting older and we’re working out of area.
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