Here Are Some Cars You Can Buy For The Price Of A Bonkers Super Bowl Parking Spot

Apparently, there is a fairly important football game happening in about a week. I am not really tuned in to "the sports" but word on the street is that parking for such an event can run you some serious coin, with folks charging upwards of $4800 for a single spot.

You don't come to Jalopnik for sports news, you would rather us "stick to cars." So in the spirit of providing sound consumer advice here is a selection of quality automobiles that you could purchase in the LA market instead of dropping almost $5,000 on a silly parking spot.

Who doesn't love a cheap pickup? This Ranger with both a long bed and a manual transmission is the perfect choice for doing whatever "truck stuff" you have planned for next weekend that will be more productive than watching the game. Be warned, if you offer anything lower than the $3,000 asking price you will be blocked permanently by a stranger.

Do prefer more of a luxury car? Nothing beats the iconic Mercedes S-class. This one has the AMG package and a V8 motor. The only thing you really have to worry about on this luxury German sedan with 168,000 miles is "a couple of scratches."

Okay, so perhaps that Mercedes is a bit of a risky proposition for someone looking for a cheap ride. A better choice would be this Lexus ES 350 with 140,000 miles. The Lexus ES series is known for its durability unless your name is Raphael Orlove.

Now we are talking with this BMW long roof in the perfect wagon color combo of green over tan. Sure, this classic straight-six would be a bit more fun paired with a manual transmission but three pedals can be a hassle in LA traffic.

I understand that some of you insist on getting an SUV over a wagon. Check out this Saturn Vue with a "Honda Pilot engine" and some super stylish rims. The paint looks super clean and the interior seems solid for a car with 150,000 miles.

This is just a sampling of vehicles that you could purchase that would provide continuous motoring adventures over spending your hard-earned money on a lowly spot that will only provide value for a short period of time. I'm confident that savvy shoppers can find even better values using a wider net and a more creative approach.

(Tom McParland is a contributing writer for Jalopnik and runs AutomatchConsulting.com. He takes the hassle out of buying or leasing a car. Got a car buying question? Send it to Tom@AutomatchConsulting.com)