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re: If you won $30K but had to spend it on a car, which car would you get?

Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:56 am to
Posted by rattlebucket
SELA
Member since Feb 2009
12858 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:56 am to
Slightly used toyota tacoma
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
79985 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:58 am to
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I’d want something that can be mostly paid for by that amount and, if maintained properly, should run forever
Lexus ES350 2020-22 would fall into this category with less than 40k miles.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
10584 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:58 am to
Whatever Boxster I can get for 30k. Wouldn't be only car, but could have some fun.

If had to go newer, a 2-3yo used Honda Civic hybrid for those sweet MPGs
Don't think you can get new one for <30k now
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23246 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 11:03 am to
Used Lexus GX 460 2018 Lexus GX 460
Posted by Porpus
Covington, LA
Member since Aug 2022
2718 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 11:09 am to
I bought a new WRX for something like $26,750, but that was before we received our collective punishment for not electing a witch to the US Presidency.
Posted by Everyday Is Saturday
Member since Dec 2025
1567 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 11:11 am to
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lightly used


Sugar Daddy back seat in that thing. You will want the black light package.
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15143 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 12:21 pm to
Going through this exact exercise right now.. need a completely impractical extra car to drive to the office 2 days a week. Basic requirements being as much power as possible for 30k. Likely settled on an MK7.5 Golf R and i’ll do a stage 2 tune and a few bolt ons
This post was edited on 4/24/26 at 12:28 pm
Posted by dr
texas
Member since Mar 2022
1321 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:00 pm to
something cool of bring a trailer

sometime some great deals there
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
19568 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:27 pm to
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What decent car costs 30k today lol?


Plenty if you shop around and aren't mildly retarded.
Posted by Galloglaich
Member since Apr 2026
108 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:31 pm to
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Plenty if you shop around and aren't mildly retarded.


Shop around the local dump yard?
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
105302 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:36 pm to
Posted by White Bear
probably
Member since Jul 2014
17636 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:47 pm to
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older Cummings diesel
god dammit man
Posted by duckblind56
South of Ellick
Member since Sep 2023
5345 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 2:58 pm to
Posted by 901RebIV
Member since Jul 2022
1 post
Posted on 4/24/26 at 3:51 pm to
Are you buying $6 raffle tickets for the same raffle I was buying them from? After the 24% withholding there’s not much money left for a car these days!
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
39639 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 3:54 pm to
Super-dependable.


Better have 3 gas cards, b/c you're gonna max out the first two.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
18075 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 4:13 pm to
I’d use it as a down payment for a 20-22 GT500.
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
39639 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 4:15 pm to
Thought you just bought one?
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
18075 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 4:16 pm to
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Thought you just bought one?

I did and I’d do it again. This things fun AF.
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
39639 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 4:19 pm to
Hmmm....


That's a pretty good endorsement.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
18075 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 4:23 pm to
It’s an interesting car. It’s a ford so it rattles a little. The power comes in WAY too fast and the transmission shifts too hard under partial throttle. And there’s just zero traction. The traction control is meh at best. Oh and it’s loud even stock. My neighbors are going to hate me once the long tubes go on.

And I absolute love it.

I have a few parts on the way from VMP and PBD already. Just need to decide if I want to do flex fuel or not but I’m leaning towards at least being capable. I’ll live with it with all the bolt ons for a bit and decide if a whipple or hellion and Motec is in my future if leave it fob.
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