So I'm closing in at the end of my deployment and trying to decide what vehicle to get next. Before deploying I sold my 2008 GT500 with the usual mods and it was a fun car. I am now looking at two totally different vehicles. I am looking at a 2011 GT500 or a 2018/2019 Ford Ranger. Since I'm currently stationed in Germany for the next few years I can go either way for each car. There is the possibility I could be staying in Germany longer since my wife is a teacher on base and I'll be close to retirement.
Current Vehicles: 2001 VW Golf (my beater) & 2015 Volvo XC60 (Wifes). We use the Volvo for all our traveling and the occasional moving large items
- Down Payment: $15,500
#1) 2011 GT500, Kona Blue w/Red Stripes, SVTPP and Electronics Pkg, 50K miles, mods are cold air intake and axle backs. Price $26K. With the cash I have on hand I can easily pay it off in 2-3yrs. If I go with the GT500 I can use it to its full potential on the autobahn, Nurburgring, etc without getting in too much trouble. It will be used daily during Spring/Summer/Fall and put away during the Winter. This will basically be my toy and use the golf when needed.
#2) 2018/2019 Ford Ranger XLT or Lariat 4x4. Price $35-45K depending on options. Ideally I'd like to be around $25K after putting cash down. It be nice to start taking the kids (8 and 9yrs old) and doing more outdoor activities around Europe now that they're a bit older. I also hit the bike trails on the weekend 1-2 times a month when possible. If I go this route I'd want as many options I could afford as it will be my every day vehicle and get rid of the Golf.
So what do you guys think?
Current Vehicles: 2001 VW Golf (my beater) & 2015 Volvo XC60 (Wifes). We use the Volvo for all our traveling and the occasional moving large items
- Down Payment: $15,500
#1) 2011 GT500, Kona Blue w/Red Stripes, SVTPP and Electronics Pkg, 50K miles, mods are cold air intake and axle backs. Price $26K. With the cash I have on hand I can easily pay it off in 2-3yrs. If I go with the GT500 I can use it to its full potential on the autobahn, Nurburgring, etc without getting in too much trouble. It will be used daily during Spring/Summer/Fall and put away during the Winter. This will basically be my toy and use the golf when needed.
#2) 2018/2019 Ford Ranger XLT or Lariat 4x4. Price $35-45K depending on options. Ideally I'd like to be around $25K after putting cash down. It be nice to start taking the kids (8 and 9yrs old) and doing more outdoor activities around Europe now that they're a bit older. I also hit the bike trails on the weekend 1-2 times a month when possible. If I go this route I'd want as many options I could afford as it will be my every day vehicle and get rid of the Golf.
So what do you guys think?
