Post by: Dntsycnt on August 20, 2008, 06:38:41 AM
I was originally going to use a Lamborghini, but that just seems too much of a stereotypical "rich guy car" to me.
(It's for a story I'm working on.)
Thanks for your assistance, knowledgeable people.
Post by: Nick1911 on August 20, 2008, 06:40:23 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on August 20, 2008, 06:40:43 AM
See a lot in S. Florida, those.
Here.
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/MBHome.html#/vehiclesMenu/
Post by: French G. on August 20, 2008, 06:41:34 AM
Post by: charby on August 20, 2008, 06:42:10 AM
Toyota Prius
Range Rover/Land Rover
Toyota Landcruiser
Post by: wmenorr67 on August 20, 2008, 06:42:18 AM
Post by: K Frame on August 20, 2008, 06:42:50 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on August 20, 2008, 06:43:33 AM
I'm thinking if you want a Playboy image, go with a Porsche 911 GT2?....if he is REALLY loaded and wants to stick out....try the Porche Carerra...
Post by: Iain on August 20, 2008, 06:45:11 AM
Pagani Zonda for totally over the top.
Post by: charby on August 20, 2008, 06:46:24 AM
Post by: K Frame on August 20, 2008, 06:47:20 AM
But I'd have a 64 Corvette Stingray in the garage.
Post by: Iain on August 20, 2008, 06:50:37 AM
Mercedes CLS AMG. 480bhp, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. It's very silly, ostentatious without being Zonda money.
Post by: charby on August 20, 2008, 06:54:31 AM
If I suddenly became uberwealthy, I'd probably still drive a Subaru Outback.
But I'd have a 64 Corvette Stingray in the garage.
But I'd have a 64 Corvette Stingray in the garage.
I'd have a uber large garage full of all sorts of internal combustion toys.
I'll take a 69 Dayota Charger (Hemi powered 620hp at 6000RPM and 620lb.-ft. at 4700 RPM) to your Stingray. At least I'll be able to see over my hood at 120mph.
Might be hard to find one since only 70 were built with a Hemi
Post by: K Frame on August 20, 2008, 06:56:06 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on August 20, 2008, 06:58:06 AM
Mercedes CLS AMG. 480bhp, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. It's very silly, ostentatious without being Zonda money.
I like this idea....
Post by: Manedwolf on August 20, 2008, 06:59:53 AM
NSX: A Ferrari designed by people who went to engineering grad school.
Post by: alex_trebek on August 20, 2008, 07:00:07 AM
I don't know if you are thinking SUV, luxury, or exotic sports car. Also price range would be somewhat helpful, for under 1 million this list would work.
One car not on the list is the Nissan skyline GTR, set to debut next year (i think). If the story takes place in the recent past, you could go with an Acura NSX. Both of these cars are in the ~100,000 range.
For ~1 million+ you could go with the mecedes 500 clk-gtr, Mclaren F1, Bugatti Veyron. Depends on year story takes place, of course.
Post by: The Annoyed Man on August 20, 2008, 07:01:03 AM
Koenigsegg CCX.
Post by: charby on August 20, 2008, 07:01:41 AM
Friends don't let ANYONE drive Chrysler products.
whatever
Post by: Tallpine on August 20, 2008, 07:02:56 AM
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on August 20, 2008, 07:07:23 AM
It's raw tribal power, executed by master craftsmen.
If you want more sedate-looking but still quite road-capable, perhaps a BMW 7-series?
Post by: wmenorr67 on August 20, 2008, 07:14:21 AM
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typical Hollywood caliber superstar
Oops now that I have re-read the post and seen this little tidbit, it has to be a Prious.
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on August 20, 2008, 07:17:03 AM
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typical Hollywood caliber superstar
Oops now that I have re-read the post and seen this little tidbit, it has to be a Turbo'd Prious.
Fixed.
Post by: Dntsycnt on August 20, 2008, 07:18:07 AM
list of cars over 70,000
I don't know if you are thinking SUV, luxury, or exotic sports car. Also price range would be somewhat helpful, for under 1 million this list would work.
Depends on year story takes place, of course.
I don't know if you are thinking SUV, luxury, or exotic sports car. Also price range would be somewhat helpful, for under 1 million this list would work.
Depends on year story takes place, of course.
Luxury or exotic sports car...the story is present day, though really it could take place any time in the past 40 years/immediate future.
Thanks for all the responses. This is great stuff. Not only will this help me with my current story, but I think I'll save the whole thread for future reference.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on August 20, 2008, 07:31:41 AM
Post by: yesitsloaded on August 20, 2008, 08:10:20 AM
Post by: Harold Tuttle on August 20, 2008, 11:49:23 AM
http://www.bentleymotors.com/Corporate/display.aspx?infid=1526
Post by: xavier fremboe on August 20, 2008, 12:10:53 PM
Amateurs. Maybach. The luxury arm of Mercedes-Benz.
I'll second that.
Post by: Tuco on August 20, 2008, 01:40:08 PM
Post by: ramis on August 20, 2008, 02:12:44 PM
Post by: InfidelSerf on August 20, 2008, 02:17:56 PM
or something a bit more exotic like the Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang edition
Perhaps a Spyker C8 the car used in the movie "War"
or a Koenigsegg
Post by: InfidelSerf on August 20, 2008, 02:22:35 PM
And a good excuse for a 500th post
The Ariel "Atom"
Post by: Tallpine on August 20, 2008, 02:25:23 PM
Post by: yesitsloaded on August 20, 2008, 02:44:01 PM
and Maserati MC12 for the screamer 
...not that the Maybach is slow.
Post by: Nitrogen on August 20, 2008, 02:47:18 PM
Personally, if I got a bunch of money, I'd probably get an Acura TL. I'm still a cheap bastard, and probably would be even if wealthy.
Post by: BridgeRunner on August 20, 2008, 08:10:07 PM
If I was really rich, I would drive one of those huge Freightliner custom crew cab diesel trucks designed for pulling big fifth-wheel campers and gooseneck horse trailers.
If I was really rich, I could get the back doors on my jeep fixed so they would open from the outside.
Oh wait, I think I don't belong in this thread.
Post by: qdemn7 on August 21, 2008, 09:35:15 AM
Friends don't let ANYONE drive Chrysler products.
Really? Not even when said products can sell for $150,000 or more? 1969 Dodge Daytona ChargerMore as in up to $669,000.
Post by: K Frame on August 21, 2008, 08:54:36 PM
Really.
Post by: Regolith on August 21, 2008, 11:07:34 PM
Post by: lee n. field on August 22, 2008, 03:26:26 AM
Post by: Jamisjockey on August 22, 2008, 05:46:13 AM
If I suddenly became uberwealthy, I'd probably still drive a Subaru Outback.
But I'd have a 64 Corvette Stingray in the garage.
But I'd have a 64 Corvette Stingray in the garage.
Someone we know bought a Masarati last year. Wife asked what kind of car I'd really, really want:
"Subaru WRX Wagon".
"That's it? simpleton...."