So since we are all road enthusiasts, cars come along for the fun. So I ask the community here, what is your dream car that you would want to drive down your favorite roadways?
For me, if it wasn't illegal, I'd have a Nissan Skyline GTR R-34 V-SPEC
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But since I'll probably never get one, I have to go with the more legal Mitsubishi Evo X
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Okay
If I could buy any new car today:
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Buick Regal Turbo with 6-speed manual
I'd also like to get a Pontiac G8 GT with 6-speed manual
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This would be my dream- a perfectly restored 1970 Chevrolet Pickup with 3 speed on the column
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As far as things I can't easily get in the US? Always been a fan of the Citroen XM
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You can get an Alfa Romeo 164S in the US, and I do aspire to own one of those one day- besides Saabs those are the only two foreign cars I have any interest in
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My realistic dream right now? Ford Focus S with 5-speed manual
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1969 Mustang Boss 429, and/or 1963 Corvette Stingray
Tesla Model S, 85 kWh performance plus package, high power charging accessories. $102,270.
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wake up sheeple
Quote from: ET21 on July 31, 2013, 09:38:02 PM
For me, if it wasn't illegal, I'd have a Nissan Skyline GTR R-34 V-SPEC
11 more years until they can be imported legally without exemption.
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But since I'll probably never get one, I have to go with the more legal Mitsubishi Evo X
Just wondering, why the X and not the more-power-potential VIII or IX?
Mine would be a 2007 BMW M5 wagon with its 500 HP V10 engine. Like several cars posted already, it isn't available in the US, so I'd "settle" for the sedan version, which can already be bought for under $30,000. However, I'm perfectly happy with my Prelude SH on curvy roads.
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This car, this colour:
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Assuming someone else is paying for the gas and insurance.
Quote from: Steve on July 31, 2013, 11:45:40 PM
This car, this colour:
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Image not embedding. (Is there any way to test that yourself on Firefox? Clearing cache doesn't seem to work, so I open in a different browser.)
Quote from: Takumi on July 31, 2013, 11:17:53 PM
Quote from: ET21 on July 31, 2013, 09:38:02 PM
For me, if it wasn't illegal, I'd have a Nissan Skyline GTR R-34 V-SPEC
11 more years until they can be imported legally without exemption.
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But since I'll probably never get one, I have to go with the more legal Mitsubishi Evo X
Just wondering, why the X and not the more-power-potential VIII or IX?
I honestly like the X bumper and chassis look. My friend's brother-in-law has an Evo X that's modded to surpass the IX. Of course I'd love an IX, but the X is my #1
Semi-realistically:
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Ford Fusion wagon with a manual. Since the Euro-market Mondeo and NA-market Fusion are the same vehicle now, I see no reason why this couldn't happen. I'll even take one without the manual, in which case I would go with an AWD model.
If I won the Powerball (which I didn't today, damn and blast), or was really rich/famous/etc.:
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Aston Martin Vanquish. I would drive back and forth through tunnels, with the windows down, accelerating, lifting, and downshifting at random just to hear the exhaust. Nothing sounds as good as an Aston Martin V12.
1972 Plymouth Fury!
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http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1972%20Plymouth/1972_Plymouth_Fury_Brochure/dirindex.html
My only problem is that there were no Sport Fury GT's after 1971. They would've looked nice with some "rallye lights" next to the hideaway headlights.
Quote from: Takumi on July 31, 2013, 11:17:53 PM
Quote from: ET21 on July 31, 2013, 09:38:02 PM
For me, if it wasn't illegal, I'd have a Nissan Skyline GTR R-34 V-SPEC
11 more years until they can be imported legally without exemption.
does this include right-hand-drive vehicles?
I have seen one right-hand-drive vehicle in the US - it was a Datsun 240Z or 260Z; I can't remember.
^ yes, unless your state disallows it. 1996-98 R33 Skylines are allowed to be imported as long as they're brought to US standards. I've seen a couple RHDs in my time, but can't remember what. I know two people who are planning to convert their cars (one a Prelude, the other an Integra) to RHD, but I find it a colossal waste of money considering you get exactly zero performance gain from it. (There are some here who consider modding cars in general a colossal waste of money, but still...)
Dodge/SRT Viper. By order of generations:
Second gen. (1996—2002)
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Fifth gen. (2013—)
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First gen. (1992—1995)
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I also really like the Tesla Model S mentioned upthread.
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From the European market, the Ferrari FF:
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or the Maserati GranTurismo:
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I already own them, my 1985 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
1969 or 1970 Mercury Marauder
'69 Marauder X-100 model shown below
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Sounds sort of tame but I would love the VW T5 camper TDI with 6 speed manual. VW rebrands the Dodge Caravan here... just really lame... I do like the Jetta Sportswagon TDI with a 6 speed manual as far as available in the USA... we really need more diesels here. I have emailed Ford to complain but they say "Americans dont want Diesels but check out our line of hybrids..." Bullshit!
Quote from: Steve on July 31, 2013, 11:45:40 PM
This car, this colour:
Aston-Martin-Virage-Volante-1992-1995
They're quite truck-ish, from some of the Top Gear reviews I've heard. Sort of how you really had to be a bit of an athlete to drive a Countach, 288 GTO, or Testarossa from the mid-1980s; heavy steering, clutch pedal, harsh gated shifters, and the skills of a professional to drive them at anything over 6/10ths.
That said, the first car I ever wanted as a kid was a Lamborghini Countach, but today I'd probably prefer (if money no object) whatever the latest Porsche 911 turbo they make today with a manual transmission...I don't keep up with the latest exotics like I used to.
I suppose a good road trip vehicle would be something that could handle real luggage and have some room to spread out. I think a Lexus GS 350 would be nice, 'twere I to come into a decent pay raise...
Quote from: corco on July 31, 2013, 09:45:51 PM
This would be my dream- a perfectly restored 1970 Chevrolet Pickup with 3 speed on the column
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That's a '71 or '72, most likely a '72. Very, very nice truck. You don't often see them restored to that condition.
Mine would be something from the late '50s, with huge fins, lots of chrome and two tone paint. Maybe a DeSoto or something like that. Pretty much anything from '55-'59.
QuoteThat's a '71 or '72, most likely a '72. Very, very nice truck. You don't often see them restored to that condition.
Yeah, I actually prefer the 70 grille but couldn't find a good enough picture in 20 seconds of googling.
Quote from: formulanone on August 01, 2013, 02:12:40 PM
whatever the latest Porsche 911 turbo they make today with a manual transmission
I read in a car magazine a month or two ago that the new 911 Turbo won't/doesn't have a manual transmission. Something to do with no clutches they wanted to use being able to handle the power, which is utter crap.
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I suppose a good road trip vehicle would be something that could handle real luggage and have some room to spread out. I think a Lexus GS 350 would be nice, 'twere I to come into a decent pay raise...
That's part of the appeal of the M5 wagon for me, if, you know, I could import one without risking it being seized and crushed.* My second choice for a sporty wagon is the current generation Acura TSX, but, of course, only the sedan is available in the US with a manual.
*Many states have exemptions to/lax enforcement of importing vehicles; Florida in particular has a high number of formerly JDM cars from what I've seen, and I know of a Civic Type-R and a Prelude Type-S here in Virginia.
My two dream cars would probably have to be both an Audi R8 (http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2013-audi-r8-e-tron_100394502_l.jpg) and a Nissan GT-R (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tsPD7USnhQk/TooUYwjplSI/AAAAAAAAAEI/SqH2RQKJmWg/s1600/Nissan-GTR-concept.jpg). I also wouldn't mind owning one of these baby's...
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I have a short list of cars I want, but I can't really say I have a 'dream' car anymore. There is not a single new car I have any interest in at all. Absolutely everything is hideous and vastly over-tech'd.
I've always been a Corvette boy. I've been born with it, I'd certainly love to be in one. Especially my favorite Corvette of all time, Z06.
Quote from: Crazy Volvo Guy on August 02, 2013, 11:42:10 AM
I have a short list of cars I want, but I can't really say I have a 'dream' car anymore.
I'm in the same boat, but a '72 Fury is on my list.
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:-D
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/387614/introducing-the-it (http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/387614/introducing-the-it)
:happy:
Oh look, here it is!
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:-D :-D :-D
Quote from: Billy F 1988 on August 02, 2013, 11:55:42 PM
I've always been a Corvette boy. I've been born with it, I'd certainly love to be in one. Especially my favorite Corvette of all time, Z06.
Hey, that's my favorite car as well! :) I always turn my head whenever I see a 'Vette fly by me on the highway. (Within safety guidelines, of course) I've loved Corvettes since I was about four, and it is the only car I actually want (okay, so maybe a Lamborghini if I actually could afford one).
it's not an IT unless it has all four control dongs.
You may think I'm fooling
For the foolish things I do
You may wonder how come I love you
When you get on my nerves like you do
Well baby, you know you bug me
There ain't no secret 'bout that
Well come on over here and hug me
Baby, I'll spill the facts
Well, honey it ain't your money
'Cause I got plenty of that
I love you for your Pink Cadillac, crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back, oozing down the street
Waving to the girls, peeling out of sight
Spending all my money on a Saturday night
Honey, I just wonder what you do there in the back of your Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Well now way back in the bible
Temptations always come along
There's always somebody tempting you
Into doing something they know is wrong
Well they tempt you man with silver
And they tempt you sir with gold
And they tempt you with the pleasures
That flesh does surely hold
They say Eve tempted Adam with an apple
Man I ain't going for that
I know it was her Pink Cadillac, crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back, oozing down the street
Waving to the girls, peeling out of sight
Spending all my money on a Saturday night
Honey, I just wonder what you're doin' in the back of your Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac, yeah hey
Now some folks say it's too big
And uses too much gas
Some folks say that it's too old
And that it just goes too fast
Ah but love is bigger than a Honda
And it's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey, we can park it out in back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac, crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back, oozing down the street
Waving to the girls, peeling out of sight
Spending all my money on a Saturday night
Honey, I just wonder what you do there in the back of your Pink Cadillac
You know the one I mean, Le Car
Cadillac in the dark, can't do that
When we park in the back of your Pink Cadillac
I like what you do when you do what you do in your Pink
Pretty, pretty, pretty Pink Cadillac
In the dark, can't do that
In the back of your Pink Cadillac
(it's a copy and paste from a website, there may be errors)
And yet no one has yet dared mention an AMC Gremlin, a Ford Pinto, a Cadillac Cimmaron, a Dodge LeFemme, a Datsun Bluebird, or most any British car.
Quote from: Brandon on August 14, 2013, 04:02:45 PM
And yet no one has yet dared mention an AMC Gremlin, a Ford Pinto, a Cadillac Cimmaron, a Dodge LeFemme, a Datsun Bluebird, or most any British car.
Hey, I mentioned Aston Martin. They're British.
Quote from: kkt on August 14, 2013, 04:09:54 PM
Quote from: Brandon on August 14, 2013, 04:02:45 PM
And yet no one has yet dared mention an AMC Gremlin, a Ford Pinto, a Cadillac Cimmaron, a Dodge LeFemme, a Datsun Bluebird, or most any British car.
Hey, I mentioned Aston Martin. They're British.
Most any, not all. Aston Martins are cool (cue 007 music). Now, Morris Marinas on the other hand...
Quote from: Brandon on August 14, 2013, 04:02:45 PM
And yet no one has yet dared mention an AMC Gremlin, a Ford Pinto, a Cadillac Cimmaron, a Dodge LeFemme, a Datsun Bluebird...
The sum of all bad dreams.
My dream car is entirely indestructible, doesn't require any action on my part to be refueled/recharged, and provides helpful diagnostic messages on the dash whenever anything goes wrong (i.e. English instead of codes).
Also it would be nice if when I pressed the unlock button on the remote all of the doors unlocked instead of some random door that I'm not standing by.
Quote from: Scott5114 on August 14, 2013, 04:50:54 PMprovides helpful diagnostic messages on the dash whenever anything goes wrong
my dream car quits its bitching and moaning, and fixes itself.
Realistically: 2008 BMW Alpina B7
Not: 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
1966 Lincoln Continental, black, C6 automatic, gas-guzzler
about 1950 GMC pickup, red, two-stroke diesel, non-synchro twin-stick (I'd have to learn how to drive it)
brand new Corvette, black, six-speed (Wikipedia says the Seventh Generation manuals are seven-speed, so I'll go with that)
McLaren MP4-12C
I just want a nice-looking Hybrid (so not a Prius). The Chevy Volt would be a good choice if it wasn't way outside my budget.
I want a nice-looking hybrid, too... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOKBYCpGMo8)