What you could buy with the same sum as a Rolls Phantom

jetsetter · May 4th, 2006, 1:36 AM

If you have the bankroll to buy a Rolls-Royce Phantom, here's what you could stash in your garage for the same sum:

1. Honda Accord LX V-6 ($25,100)
2. Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring ($24,995)
3. Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 ($26,853)
4. Chevrolet Corvetter Z06($65,690)
5. Cadillac SRX V-8 AWD ($46,890)
6. Infiniti M45 Sport ($50,600)
7. GEM e4 electric vehicle ($8995)
8. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy ($16,930)
9. Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle ($11,299)
10. Vespa GTS 250 ($5799)
11. Segway XT ($4995)
12. Ski-Doo Mach Z snowmobile ($11,299)
13. Jet Ski 900 STX personal watercraft ($6999)
14. Rangwe 178VS bass boat ($28,530)
15. Dixie Chopper XT3300 riding mower with beverage cooler ($10,299)
16. Sub-Zero fridge full of Heineken ($5000)
17. Lifetime subscription to Playboy with playmate delivering first issue ($1000)

At which point, you'd have quite an entertaining garage, if you see what we mean. Or you could buy one Cessna Turbo Skylane.
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This is part of an article from Car & Driver. I know some of you Europeans won't get all of the things on the list but lets be serious, what would you choose? One Rolls-Royce Phantom or a garage full of the things listed above?

jayjaya29 · May 4th, 2006, 2:16 AM

Meh, so what. Its all about priorities.

GraemeH · May 4th, 2006, 2:22 AM

I'll take ten Supras.

jetsetter · May 4th, 2006, 2:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayjaya29

Meh, so what. Its all about priorities.

Heheheheh, your no fun.

SL65 · May 4th, 2006, 2:22 AM

Yeah and there are motorbikes and electric cars and in that silly list.also a crappy cheap leaf sprung corvette

Give me some Mercs with AMG badges and Ferraris with Ferrari badges.

jetsetter · May 4th, 2006, 2:24 AM

The list is for the more rounded garage owner.

matt_shaw · May 4th, 2006, 2:26 AM

I don't understand why the Accord is on that list? Change the Accord and Mazda into a 5 series

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

Yeah and there are motorbikes and electric cars and in that silly list.also a crappy cheap leaf sprung corvette

wow

you just like to stir shit up dont you?

SL65 · May 4th, 2006, 2:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

The list is for the more rounded garage owner.

I like the fridge and the F150 because they go well together but the other cars are just dull IMO images/smilies/sleep.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_shaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

Yeah and there are motorbikes and electric cars and in that silly list.also a crappy cheap leaf sprung corvette

wow

you just like to stir shit up dont you?

Hehehe just having a bit of fun images/smilies/wink.gif

BlaRo · May 4th, 2006, 2:31 AM

What the hell is a Corvette?

I'll take a driving tour of north Italy with a Pirelli girl next to me in the Zonda, thank you. Also, a dozen crates of Fruit Roll-Ups.

BerserkerCatSplat · May 4th, 2006, 2:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

Yeah and there are motorbikes and electric cars and in that silly list.also a crappy cheap leaf sprung corvette

HERE COMES THE HOFF!!!

Don't look at his crotch!

http://www.davidhasselhoff.com/images/large/albummitch2(big).jpg

The_Finn · May 4th, 2006, 3:01 AM

man that mower is pretty mean... 8mph... 33bhp... it's a rocket...

tf

FATMOUSE · May 4th, 2006, 3:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

The list is for the more rounded garage owner.

rounded like an American? lolol

Anyways, to be serious:
15. Dixie Chopper XT3300 riding mower with beverage cooler ($10,299)

winner. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

No Boss · May 4th, 2006, 6:05 AM

If I had the bankroll to afford a Phantom, no I wouldn't want any of those things in it's place.

You have an awesome point in that it would be a much more fun, "toy-filled" garage, but it's only that, a garage. Most people making that much, want to show it off. Therefore they wouldn't be happy driving a Honda Accord to a dinner. Or taking the F150 to a catered affair (cause face it, with that money that's the type of thing you're invited to).

A fridge of Heinie, a Jet Ski, and an MX-5 sound awesome.... But come on, the phrase "Self Closing Suicide Doors" sounds so much better.

BerserkerCatSplat · May 4th, 2006, 6:32 AM

I'd never shell out the cash for a barge like the Phantom. I think it's ugly and heavy. I'd much rather have fun driving a stable of fast cars than drive around town flaunting my money and pretending I'm better than everyone else.

jeffy777 · May 4th, 2006, 6:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

I'd never shell out the cash for a barge like the Phantom. I think it's ugly and heavy. I'd much rather have fun driving a stable of fast cars than drive around town flaunting my money and pretending I'm better than everyone else.

very well said images/smilies/thumbup.gif

You could have nice cars and a decent pad for that price, depending on where you live.

Lilleput · May 4th, 2006, 8:13 AM

I'd get a Land Rover Sport HSV and a Mitsu FQ-400, then keep the rest, though that playboy subscription and beer fridge does sound good, think the will ship a playmate to Denmark? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Dsemaj · May 4th, 2006, 10:42 AM

I'd take a huge list of cars and a giant land with a house, rather than the Phantom. Hell, if I wanted, I could live for the rest of my life off the same money for a Phantom.

watto · May 4th, 2006, 10:50 AM

I'd buy a 997 Turbo and with the left over money.... well, we'll cross that bridge when we reach it.

The Phantom doesn't entice me. Sure, it has the badge and what not but I wouldn't want to own one/drive one. Just a house on wheels, I want to have fun driving, not just waft.

monkeymax · May 4th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

I'd buy a 997 Turbo and with the left over money.... well, we'll cross that bridge when we reach it.

The leftover money will be needed to keep the 997 on the road!!! (Maintenance etc...) images/smilies/smile.gif

I also wouldn't get the Phantom. Sure, it has presence, but I prefer having a bit of fun when driving. So I'd buy one car which drives well and doesn't look too bad - or too out of place in 'normal' places. Then I'd spend the remainder on something more sensible, like property... (Boring I know, but I don't see the point in having more than 3 cars at one time - if that!)

teeb · May 4th, 2006, 11:54 AM

Thirty six and a half Smart Fortwos.

Then have a giant smash up destruction derby with them.

May 4th, 2006, 1:36 AM	#1
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 6:19 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,742 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 76	What you could buy with the same sum as a Rolls Phantom If you have the bankroll to buy a Rolls-Royce Phantom, here's what you could stash in your garage for the same sum: 1. Honda Accord LX V-6 ($25,100) 2. Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring ($24,995) 3. Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 ($26,853) 4. Chevrolet Corvetter Z06($65,690) 5. Cadillac SRX V-8 AWD ($46,890) 6. Infiniti M45 Sport ($50,600) 7. GEM e4 electric vehicle ($8995) 8. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy ($16,930) 9. Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle ($11,299) 10. Vespa GTS 250 ($5799) 11. Segway XT ($4995) 12. Ski-Doo Mach Z snowmobile ($11,299) 13. Jet Ski 900 STX personal watercraft ($6999) 14. Rangwe 178VS bass boat ($28,530) 15. Dixie Chopper XT3300 riding mower with beverage cooler ($10,299) 16. Sub-Zero fridge full of Heineken ($5000) 17. Lifetime subscription to Playboy with playmate delivering first issue ($1000) At which point, you'd have quite an entertaining garage, if you see what we mean. Or you could buy one Cessna Turbo Skylane. ------------------------------------------------------- This is part of an article from Car & Driver. I know some of you Europeans won't get all of the things on the list but lets be serious, what would you choose? One Rolls-Royce Phantom or a garage full of the things listed above? __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

May 4th, 2006, 2:16 AM	#2
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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 4:43 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,068 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	I'll take ten Supras. __________________

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jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 6:19 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,742 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 76	The list is for the more rounded garage owner. __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Yeah and there are motorbikes and electric cars and in that silly list.also a crappy cheap leaf sprung corvette Give me some Mercs with AMG badges and Ferraris with Ferrari badges.

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The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	man that mower is pretty mean... 8mph... 33bhp... it's a rocket... tf __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

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No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	If I had the bankroll to afford a Phantom, no I wouldn't want any of those things in it's place. You have an awesome point in that it would be a much more fun, "toy-filled" garage, but it's only that, a garage. Most people making that much, want to show it off. Therefore they wouldn't be happy driving a Honda Accord to a dinner. Or taking the F150 to a catered affair (cause face it, with that money that's the type of thing you're invited to). A fridge of Heinie, a Jet Ski, and an MX-5 sound awesome.... But come on, the phrase "Self Closing Suicide Doors" sounds so much better. __________________

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BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 7:08 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,890 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	I'd never shell out the cash for a barge like the Phantom. I think it's ugly and heavy. I'd much rather have fun driving a stable of fast cars than drive around town flaunting my money and pretending I'm better than everyone else. __________________ OSPhoto

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Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2009 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 3,019 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 77	I'd get a Land Rover Sport HSV and a Mitsu FQ-400, then keep the rest, though that playboy subscription and beer fridge does sound good, think the will ship a playmate to Denmark? __________________

May 4th, 2006, 10:42 AM	#17
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 7:48 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,672 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	I'd take a huge list of cars and a giant land with a house, rather than the Phantom. Hell, if I wanted, I could live for the rest of my life off the same money for a Phantom. __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	I'd buy a 997 Turbo and with the left over money.... well, we'll cross that bridge when we reach it. The Phantom doesn't entice me. Sure, it has the badge and what not but I wouldn't want to own one/drive one. Just a house on wheels, I want to have fun driving, not just waft.

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teeb Joined: Sep 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 2:10 AM Location: Bordeaux, France. Age: 22 Posts: 2,940 Rep Power: 91	Thirty six and a half Smart Fortwos. Then have a giant smash up destruction derby with them. __________________ ...I'm meant to put something here?

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