Winning the 1.4B Powerball

[amalik]

You could pay Harrison Ford to fly over from his place in Wyoming to teach you to fly the helicopter. My former co-workers niece taught Harrison to be a heli pilot and I have seen some cool photos of them during training.

Neat thread.

For my own fantasy it would be similar to a few others. After changing my cell phone number I would order my two Nissan GTR's. There are two GTR's in my neighborhood so I have wanted one for a while. One GTR would be left stock and the other would be sent to Hennessey Performance in Houston for the HPE800 Upgrade. Then I would find a large parcel of land that I could drive off-road vehicles on and ride mountain bikes. Also a paved track for some road car and motorcycle fun. Helping people in need would be good as well. After the new place is ready to go I would give my home away to a worthy family.

I don't know what packages Hennessy has for the GTR, but AMS is the leader I thought in that space (GTR performance). They hold world records for their black GTR.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn6Bc6loarQ

I just upped your fantasy world, you're welcome.

 

[CookieRoe]

4 posts above yours.

Sorry about that, my vision was impaired as I was daydreaming about the hoo............. the V8!

 

[cjacob316]

Pretty sure they aren't sold anywhere in north, central or south america anymore

They are listed on a Toyota Costa Rica site. The distributor even wants to open multiple dealerships in the US according to one article, possibly making getting one even easier.

 

[techno]

Wow, you're right. In fact they get nearly all the Toyota models! Tacoma AND Hilux, 4Runner AND Prado, LC200 AND 70Series

 

[02SE]

I'll save the money I'd spend on the 'stupid tax',,, err,,, I mean buying lottery tickets, and just keep enjoying life in the same manner I am now.

 

[kyle_uran]

If i won $1,400,000,000, id look at the following purchases to start off with:
- Nissan GT-R
- land/home in western US mountains

Items that would be fun and would need to be researched:
- large yacht around 50m (~$10,000,000)

Obviously, pay off any debt, parents included. Set-up trust for children, donate to notable charities and research. Park the rest in the bank and retire.

 

[jjr260]

Buy it a couple siblings... some family and other step siblings...:eyebrows:

....probably buy myself a tank to go with it too "the older brother" to protect it's younger brothers and sisters! haha

 

[GG Allin]

I was thinking about this recently. I've never owned a Toyota before and I bought my 4Runner a week ago. I was wondering if I'd even keep it. After being in it for a short time, I realized I would absolutely keep it but I'd probably leave it pretty close to stock.

This thing would be a great tow vehicle to take my McLaren F1 to and from the track.

 

[NinjaOne]

This thread is misleading, thought I was going to only get a mere 1.4B after tonight. That 100M is important, don't try to take it from me :lever:op2:

 

[BradleyC]

After retiring, I'd buy a 4runner for both kids and the wife too! Buy a cottage somewhere quiet on a nice lake. Give money to the kids, my brother and the wife's parents. Donate to charities.

 

[lhoy12]

I'd get an attorney and an accountant :cheers:

 

[wookiecrisp]

I'd keep it, but buy different colors if I was in a mood one day and felt like Red 'stead of Silver.

 

[redkat]

Pshhhh.....the lottery is for poor people. I make enough money as it is, I'm happy with my life. I don't want ANY money given to me without working hard for it. Money earned by my intelligence, experience and hard work is more valuable to me. Those that are given money without really earning it don't appreciate and respect it, and usually squander it away, to their ultimate demise.

 

[spawn]

Pshhhh.....the lottery is for poor people. I make enough money as it is, I'm happy with my life. I don't want ANY money given to me without working hard for it. Money earned by my intelligence, experience and hard work is more valuable to me. Those that are given money without really earning it don't appreciate and respect it, and usually squander it away, to their ultimate demise.

I assume they worked for the money they used to purchase tickets. I think most of us here wish they could have won that sum of money. 1 commenter here was willing to give part of the winning to wounded soldier and some would share to charities. But, well I am glad youre happy with your life now.

 

[cashmoney]

Pshhhh.....the lottery is for poor people. I make enough money as it is, I'm happy with my life. I don't want ANY money given to me without working hard for it. Money earned by my intelligence, experience and hard work is more valuable to me. Those that are given money without really earning it don't appreciate and respect it, and usually squander it away, to their ultimate demise.

Thanks Debbie Downer.

 

[paddlenbike]

I sure as hell wouldn't buy a new 4Runner...perhaps I would add a full length rack, RTT and awning to my 3rd gen.

I would however buy a Tesla, have a nice home built and drop a few mil on a 64' Nordhavn. The best part would be flying all my friends in on float planes to party with me.

I would also make significant donations to help cure cancer.

 

[RockyMountainT4R]

I'd get an attorney and an accountant :cheers:

Very good point. Many who have won lotteries have lost it all in a few years to fraud and ignorant/negligent decisions.

Wife was an accountant with an MBA and finally retired as a manager of corporate financial planning and analysis for a Fortune 500. That is why we have an accountant and attorney(we've known and trusted for a long time). "An accountant who is her own advisor has a fool for a client". We also have an investment firm that has been counseling us for 30+ years. Started out with very little and grew it gradually through diversification. If we won, we'd be in communication with them before we spoke to anyone else.

Perhaps, increase our donations to charities we already support, help our immediate family and friends(we have known and interacted with for 50+ years). We are retired, like where we live and what we drive. Oh, another 80 series would be o.k. though

 

[GG Allin]

The McLaren F1 is going to have to wait.

 

[redkat]

I assume they worked for the money they used to purchase tickets. I think most of us here wish they could have won that sum of money. 1 commenter here was willing to give part of the winning to wounded soldier and some would share to charities. But, well I am glad youre happy with your life now.

Sharing winnings with charities is all nice, but they would be just passing money from one hand to another. No real honest sacrifice. Its my belief that your TIME is of a higher value to donate. For example, my wife and I write grant proposals for non profits (including a veterans' org) on a pro bono basis or at very reduced cost. We help bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations, and more importantly, created jobs for people.

Whatever it may be, from serving/preparing food at a kitchen, to using your skill sets to help others out, that will gives you more satisfaction.

 

[redkat]

Thanks Debbie Downer.

Apologies, did not intend to be a downer and overlook the levity in this thread.

To me, being dumped with a billion dollars would create a very stressful situation for me. "More money, more problems..."