I won the powerball!!!!!

[LuvMyE92]

Now what do I do?

OK, so, I haven't actually won it yet. But I'm sure that I will (note to self: buy a ticket). And it's around $1B now which means about $500M lump sum, which will be something like $350M after taxes, so I'll buy everyone here a beer. Or a soda, if you are underage or don't drink.

Natch, I need to buy a new car or two. I really like the Bentley Silver Spur, but I know it's a huge and rather pretentious car, so I'd likely buy an Alpina B7 (I'm sure there are still some G12 cars still around, because the new 7 does not appeal to me) for tooling around and road trips, and probably another M car for the track and of course an F350 to tow the track car...

(Picture courtesy of Car and Driver)

What else should I consider? I like the McLaren, that may be fun. I don't think much of Lambo or Ferrari quite honestly, although I haven't driven a modern one. I really prefer sports cars to have a manual transmission.

Natch I'll need to buy or build a warehouse somewhere to store the collection, but that's just logistics.

And I'll probably buy a new watch... but this is a car forum.

[c1pher]

I think I’d rather have a Panamera E-hybrid Turbo S. I realize they are different cars but I have been converted to Porsche and don’t really need anything more expensive.

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Now what do I do?

OK, so, I haven't actually won it yet. But I'm sure that I will (note to self: buy a ticket). And it's around $1B now which means about $500M lump sum, which will be something like $350M after taxes, so I'll buy everyone here a beer. Or a soda, if you are underage or don't drink.

I regret to inform you that I am the Powerball winner. The only glitch is that I also have not bought a ticket.

The problem is that I already own the perfect vehicles for me. Well, actually, I suppose I could add a convertible to the stable -- but nothing too exotic. A BMW convertible, methinks.

I appreciate the offer on the beer/soda and when I win, I will do the same. And if we both win, that's two beers or sodas for everybody!

[wtwo3]

[DrFerry]

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut... Only 1600hp.
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https://www.koenigsegg.com/model/jesko-absolut
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[Car-Addicted]

Interesting but I think you are thinking small.

7 Race Tracks You Can Go Out and Buy Right Now
https://autowise.com/7-race-tracks-y...han-you-think/

To play you must first have a playground!

[Efthreeoh]

2006 Ford GT. Fav of all time.

[PittsDriver]

An original AC Cobra 427. Coolest car ever made.

[c1pher]

Porsche Mission E?

[ASAP]

M5 CS
911 GT3
Ferrari SF90
Vette Z06
Lambo Urus
X5 M50i
Ford F150 Platinum

I'd start there lol.

[G MONEY]

I’m waiting for someone to say “ Keeping my
m4 man. Best thing ever” Lol. I would never drive another BMW if I walked with 400 mill clear. But that’s just me

[kyriian]

Range Rover - wife and kid
3G MX5 with 2.5 itb and 12.0 compression, Ohlins, Recaros, Rollbar, Hardtop, CE28N wheels - lapping, and just personal goal
2G Evora 400 - family outings, some lapping
Toyota Tacoma - towing, winter
Toyota Prius Prime - to be used for the commute so no one thinks I am balling, short road trips
Porsche 991 C2 Vert - for the wife in the summer

I'd rather be travelling to be honest if i had that much money

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by PittsDriver

An original AC Cobra 427. Coolest car ever made.

I'll see your AC Cobra and raise you a Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe



https://www.racingvintagecars.com/ra...pe-to-auction/

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

I’m waiting for someone to say “ Keeping my
m4 man. Best thing ever” Lol. I would never drive another BMW if I walked with 400 mill clear. But that’s just me

Check out post #3 (mine): I'd keep my M3.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Check out post #3 (mine): I'd keep my M3.

To each their own my friend. I would donate both my cars and work truck to a charity and start fresh. 🤣

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

I’m waiting for someone to say “ Keeping my
m4 man. Best thing ever” Lol. I would never drive another BMW if I walked with 400 mill clear. But that’s just me

I'd have three cars engineered, designed and built. All performance serial hybrids. A 4-door sedan, coupe, and a roadster. Tube framed. Carbon body, EV motor drive out back, engine/generator up front (weight balance). Maybe make the sedan AWD.

The frame tubes filled with structual foam, body panels filled with foam for sound proofing and insulation. No fricking screens except the gauge pod. And develop a deer/animal detection system. I have most of this already designed in my head of course. Lol.

Get car mag and car social media press. Show a design for a CUV/SUV. Prove to the world serial hybrid is "the solution" and get off this stupid BEV bandwagon. I'm thinking $50 million tops. Leaves me $350M for gasoline and to fix up my house and give all my family members retirement funds.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I'd have three cars engineered, designed and built. All performance serial hybrids. A 4-door sedan, coupe, and a roadster. Tube framed. Carbon body, EV motor drive out back, engine/generator up front (weight balance). Maybe make the sedan AWD.

The frame tubes filled with structual foam, body panels filled with foam for sound proofing and insulation. No fricking screens except the gauge pod. And develop a deer/animal detection system. I have most of this already designed in my head of course. Lol.

Get car mag and car social media press. Show a design for a CUV/SUV. Prove to the world serial hybrid is "the solution" and get off this stupid BEV bandwagon. I'm thinking $50 million tops. Leaves me $350M for gasoline and to fix up my house and give all my family members retirement funds.

Do t forget the hookers and coke fund:-)

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Do t forget the hookers and coke fund:-)

Nah, that'd give me a heart attack. Who am I, Charlie Sheen?

[M5Rick]

A Fiat 500 to let it all sink in then probably a Bentley of some kind eventually.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Nah, that'd give me a heart attack. Who am I, Charlie Sheen?

I would have so many, it would be hard to choose.
Some Lambo
488
Some Mac
GTR-2RS
R-34 1000 AWHP. Left hand drive
Some bad ass Dually on air bags from Extensive:-)
93-95 Supra Turbo
Bentley SUV for those rain days
40-45’ center console with 4- 5 Merc 450R’s
This will be towed by above Dually 😊
That’s just off the top of my head
Oh, Whatever that Cadillac was in the Entourage movie.

[tranquility]

Yes, $350M is still crazy insane money but you Yankees w that scam tax and lumpsum scheme. This was coming from $1B...wth??? What a joke from the govt.

Tbh, it's easy to get caught up in the whole ego game, e.g. "Yeah! Imma get 5 lambos, 3 fezzas, 7 pcars, etc etc etc" but I just want a stable life where I no longer need to worry about $ at all. Truthfully, first car I'd get is a MX-5 RF; I'd probably get 1 or 2 'ego cars' eventually but I won't go crazy and instead try to spend more on others.

GL on the draw.

[Llarry]

Did I not hear on the news that there was indeed a Powerball winner -- but in California? Coupled with the fact that I didn't buy a ticket I think that means I'm out.