If you had $40k to spend what car would you buy

I think I'm having yet another mid life crisis. Only a few years ago I used to think anyone who drove these cars were complete wankers - they probably are.

Now I'm finding myself searching out for them on carsales.com.au. I think they have dropped in price enough and will hold their value pretty well - but I'm no depreciation or car expert.

I may grow a goatie, put my long grey hair into a pony tail, start smoking a pipe and become one of the people I despise this weekend.

Why?

I sense the big C could be around the corner and 'cause I feel I've made it:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/porsche-cayenne-2003-12420111?base=1216&vertical=Car&eapi=2&page=1&sort=~Price&cr=4&__N=903%201518%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963765%204294963552%201216&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~0.5

It's even got roof racks for my SUP.

No. I'm a low maintenance car guy. I just want the regular services. I've owned a BMW 530i for years. It's a beautiful specimen and I still love that car immensely, but lately I've been toying with the idea of an upgrade.

I only drive weekends, but enjoy regularly driving it very long distances in total comfort.

Ford vs Porsche -You gotta be kidding. Adolf, you only live twice - time to live for your dreams. Word of warning - the first generation Tuaregs and Cayennes (same platform) are notoriously unreliable, mostly due to electric problems (first full CAN bus implementation for VW). Very expensive to maintain. Can provide plenty details if you decide to go this way.

I would spend $40k on something new(ish), plenty of stuff that appeals to me at this pricepoint....

Thanks for the heads up. The last thing I want is a car off the road due to technical issues and glitches. Maybe I was lucky with my BMW. Nothing has gone bad with that in over 6 years. I heard the early model BMW X5's, X3's were not that good, that's why I haven't gone for them.

I've narrowed down what I want:

a reliable prestige car
f'ck off status
preferably german engineering
will carry my sup on the roof
has got above average handling, acceleration, accessories
will tour two people in total comfort for up to four hours at a time.
be a pleasure to drive.

Ignoring point 3

.... get a secondhand Subarau Liberty B4

Goes like the clappers
Reliable like euro stuff (but yes, parts cost to match just like euro stuff)
and all other criteria are met

Everybody I know that has Cayenne experience comments how thirsty/and expensive they are.
If its comfort/offroad Rangie is hard to beat.Like driving around in your loungeroom.
I have owned a fair few of them and yes they have cost me a bunch , however the petrol heads I talk to now reckon 2006 tdv6 onwards are unbelievably good value and chipped , very quick also.
There is a reason Clarkson rates them as the best car on the planet.No change from 50k though.

I myself am not a fan of the cayenne. Reason being I reckon Porsche should stay with what they know best... Sports cars! Putting a modified 911 nose on an SUV just looks a bit weird in my opinion. I find the audi Q7, Q5 or even the new Q3 a much more classy option.

one of my favourite cars at the moment though:




Such a sweet ride!!

Yep, that looks sweet. I wonder how many years before I could afford that f'ck you machine?

Sharon, Andrea, Jim and what's the other sheilas name ?

In the same market but looking to update my landcruiser they are the perfect car for me. Would splash the quack well too

Agree. For anyone into watersports and going away it is the total shazzizlesh!t or whatever you homeboys say nowadays.
I'd also add a decent stereo (the speakers can't overcome the road noise unfortunately) and carpet (will assist with former also ) and add a gas conversion. Diesel/gas is fkn awesome: cleaner burning, more power and less fuel use. Anything that can fit a fridge with 30 cans of grog in the centre console fopr easy access with ease, is designed for australia. What's not to like?

(But serious question for adolph: carrying any watersports gear is lowest priority right? You want handling, power, and different / looks flash?)

Nope! A 911 Turbo maybe, or a 935, or a 908, or the absolute ultimate; a 917, but a Cayenne has none of that.

As for Ford vs Porsche; what about GT40? Right up there with a 917

what about importing a Camaro?




or keep with the classic!




and I actually like this car too (personal though)

Notice how it fits a board in the back!

You forgot to mention the automatic steering column mounted drop down dick suck machine.

You don't really want another car. What you really want is a bigger dick. Make sure it is painted black too. Ideal colour for the Aussie climate.

It's a pity we get a such a **** choice of cars here because if I lived in the US and had 40K to spend i'd straight up buy one of these.

Nothing says **** you and **** the environment of 6.2L of Detroit muscle in basically a road going stadium truck, like a bawse

*edit seems you can't post youtube links with a timed start here, so FF to 4:20 :)