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Title: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2004, 12:09 AM: you could spend up to $100,000 and you had to drive the car every day? You have to pay for the insurance and the gas, etc.

I went and saw Taxi tonight and really thought the BMW 760 looked pretty sharp. Not sure of the price, I haven't looked yet.

I'll have to do some digging for other vehicles, but at the moment I really want an Infiniti G35 two door. My kids big enough she can crawl into the back through a single door. All wheel drive, decent economy for the engine, looks pretty sharp. I'm sure I'll stumble on a more expensive car for fantasy purposes, but right now that one sticks in my mind. How about you?
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Ben on October 24, 2004, 12:25 AM: I'd have two cars.
One, a Jeep Wrangler.
(http://www.jeep.com/wrangler/img/photo_se_2.jpg)

Two, a BMW 330 Ci
(http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/products/automobiles/showroom/3series/sedan/_img/introduction_front.jpg)

Since these are only going for about $75,000, I'd get one of these, if the insurance wouldn't kill me.
Late 90's Ferrari 355 Spider
(http://i23.ebayimg.com/01/a/02/ae/5e/a7_4.JPG)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DSJ™ on October 24, 2004, 12:28 AM: Up to $100,000! Heck, I could have a nice small car & a good down payment on a house! I would love to have my Honda Civic back. :'(

BTW, is that US or CDN? :P
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2004, 01:00 AM: Does it matter anymore :-*
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: CorranHorn on October 24, 2004, 02:41 AM: hmmm my ideal car is actually a Corvette ZR1. The 1991 version was a 25th anniversary edition I believe of the Stingray/ZR1 design and was I think the last year of the ZR1 design, so that's what I would go with. Cherry red convertible of course :)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jesse James on October 24, 2004, 03:33 AM: Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

Economical gas mileage, sporty looks, speed/power without an outrageously costly engine, reliable in every way, dependable in winter conditions/bad roads, and of course a lovely convertible. Pain in the ass to maintain the tops, but worth it IMO.

Now... If we still have the leftover cash, I'm gonna nab a Corvette Stingray too... 79'll do. Or a restored 59 Thunderbird convertible. That's a classy weekend ride.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Rob on October 24, 2004, 12:09 PM: Infinity G35
(http://www.youngbabez.com/infiniti/g35/pic02.jpg)

or

Nissan 350z
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/350roadster1.JPG)

They're more or less the same thing so I'd have to test drive to decide...but I could save tens of thousands of that 100,000 and get the car that I want and get it fully loaded.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Famine on October 24, 2004, 12:43 PM: (http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/images/09.jpg)

Call me realistic...

Kevin
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: General Grievous on October 24, 2004, 03:09 PM: Damn. I was gonna post the Batmobile. Not that piece of crap, but the 1960s version.

(http://www.electricedge.com/greymatter/images3/batmobile.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: paploo on October 24, 2004, 05:09 PM: i love the ferrari 355, the lotus esprit, and I just bought an Rx-8, not nearly 100k, but still my favorite car to date
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: hansolo_506 on October 27, 2004, 06:00 PM: If money were no object, I would want a Moller M400 Skycar
(http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/m400.jpg)

Right now, the cost is just under a cool mil.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Nicklab on October 27, 2004, 08:03 PM: $100K? Well, the Volkswagon Touareg was cool, and clocks in under $50K.

(http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/wheels/img/jun03/04vwtouareg.jpg)

And then there's the 2005 Mustang that's coming out. It's kind of a throwback to the Mustang Fastback. It comes in under $30K.

(http://www.ford-car-for-sale.com/img/2005%20mustang.JPG)

So if the limit is $100K, those are the cars I'd choose.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: sfg on October 27, 2004, 09:36 PM: (http://www.jeepworld.com/Images/merchandise/smileybandana.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Famine on October 27, 2004, 09:42 PM: IT LIVES! :)

Kevin
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Ben on October 27, 2004, 09:43 PM: Holy ****!

smileyfaceguy! And he likes Jeeps! :)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DSJ™ on October 27, 2004, 09:45 PM: Nice to see smileyfaceguy back! :)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Hemish on October 27, 2004, 09:52 PM: Nissan 350z!!
(http://www.jsonline.com/graphics/news/img/feb04/350Zbig021704.jpg)
(http://www.carnews.com.tw/CNI/2004car/Nissan-350Z-Roadster2s.jpg)
I love this car there is just somehting about it, sex on wheels.
And i plan on getting one just a matter of when.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Morgbug on October 27, 2004, 11:47 PM: Interesting to see all the choices and for the most part practical. I can't remember where all of you live, but if I selected the Z, it wouldn't be in the realm of practical for about 5 months a year.

Alrighty then, let's change it up and get depressing, under $30,000.

Nick's still good with his 'Stang. Smileyfaceguy (welcome back) can likely pull a Jeep in under that amount. I'm SOL with the G35, so I'm either an Accord Coupe or an Altima SL. Neither says daddy near as much as a Camry :-*
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jesse James on October 27, 2004, 11:54 PM: Sticking with the Chrysler Sebring Conv...

Being a car you have to drive all the time, and all that jazz, that's why I went with it in the first place. Comfy, practical, reliable... Lot of the choices would be less than practical come crunch time and your car needs any level of work... Especially the Euro fans.

While Smileyfaceguy is always a welcomed man, I disagree on jeeps... 2 of my friends have them. They're some of the WORST rides I've ever been in, as far as comfort goes. Bumpy, rigid suspensions don't make for comfort, but they're highly reliable vehicles that really perform above and beyond many 4x4's (even when stock) in bad weather. Front wheel drive cars perform for what I need though, since I don't do off-roading, so that's my aim there.

Nick's choice of the new Mustang was borderline a choice for me... Since no release yet, and nothing to really compare it to, I was hesitant. I like its looks though. It's a really incredible car though, from looks and its supposed features. Dunno about traveling on bad roads in it, especially if it's RWD, though I don't know if it's RWD or not. I'd just assume it is.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2004, 12:37 AM: Quote from: Hasbro's Missing Integrity on October 27, 2004, 09:43 PM
Holy ****!

smileyfaceguy! And he likes Jeeps! :)

No no, he's just gonna cruise around on the spare tire.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JoshEEE on October 28, 2004, 03:35 PM: For me, it would have to be a 2002 Dodge Viper RT/10 followed closely by the GTS, and then the new SRT-10. Any one of the three would be just fine with me. I'd prefer the RT/10 because a convertible in Seattle is a bad idea. I could put the targa hardtop on it and drive it during the 7 or 8 months of the year where it's raining here.

(http://www.whatodo.ru/bestcars/cars/dodge/viper_rt10/viper_f.jpg)

However, that is my dream car that I can't afford. Oddly enough, the dream car I had before this was the Turbo Beetle, and now I own that. I DO drive it every day and I still like it as much as I did the first year I owned it. It's a great little commuter car, gets great gas mileage....and it's quite zippy.

Mine looks like this without the dumb aftermarket spoiler (which is stupid because the car has a built in spoiler that pops up when you hit about 100)

(http://www.liveupdater.com/teameuro/DocumentLibrary%5C9892BlueBeetleTurboRear.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Dimetrodon on October 28, 2004, 04:33 PM: Well I love my new car (an 04 corolla) worked my butt off this summer to pay it off.

But if I had the money, I would rebuild my old car. (a 92 Dodge Spirit)
I would just upgrade its internal mechanisms to be in pristine working condition, new tires, clean the inside a bit, add a CD player, and jsut beef it up. But I would keep its outward dented, stickered, painted up, scratched appearence as is.
My car was a Battle Wagon in its time

My new Car is a Decepticon though. haha. I put a huge logo on it's hood. I love it.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JoshEEE on October 28, 2004, 05:56 PM: What a coincidence. My Bug is ALSO a decepticon. It was going to be an Autobot, but I didn't get the yellow one....so I decided mine was evil and put the sticker on the rear window.

My license plate says Transformer and the little holder says "More than meets the eye". ;D
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Ben on October 28, 2004, 06:07 PM: Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on October 28, 2004, 12:37 AM
Quote from: Hasbro's Missing Integrity on October 27, 2004, 09:43 PM
Holy ****!

smileyfaceguy! And he likes Jeeps! :)

No no, he's just gonna cruise around on the spare tire.

Oh. :-X

Anyway, if we're going under $30,000, I'd stick with the Wrangler. The ride can't be nearly as bad as my old CJ-7, which was beat to hell. I could only put it in 4 low, and then I could only go about 25 mph. Which is all the faster I needed to go on a ****** day.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Dimetrodon on October 29, 2004, 10:11 AM: Quote from: JoshEEE on October 28, 2004, 05:56 PM
What a coincidence. My Bug is ALSO a decepticon. It was going to be an Autobot, but I didn't get the yellow one....so I decided mine was evil and put the sticker on the rear window.

My license plate says Transformer and the little holder says "More than meets the eye". ;D

haha, hell yes, Decepticons forever
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Nicklab on October 29, 2004, 02:58 PM: Quote from: Nicklab on October 27, 2004, 08:03 PM
$100K? Well, the Volkswagon Touareg was cool, and clocks in under $50K.

(http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/wheels/img/jun03/04vwtouareg.jpg)

And then there's the 2005 Mustang that's coming out. It's kind of a throwback to the Mustang Fastback. It comes in under $30K.

(http://www.ford-car-for-sale.com/img/2005%20mustang.JPG)

So if the limit is $100K, those are the cars I'd choose.

Since I think I'm still pretty well under the $100K cap with my two choices, let me add this:

(http://www.bmwofsaltlake.com/store/media/R1150GSAdventureLuggage.jpg)

The BMW R1150GS
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DSJ™ on October 29, 2004, 03:13 PM: An oldie but I like it, the Lotus Seven S II from the 60's TV show The Prisoner. "Be Seeing You". 8)

(http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/seven/description/history/prisoner/kar.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 29, 2004, 03:23 PM: I came close to getting a '64 Coupe, but this is what I really want... 1965 Mustang Fastback. Mmmm.

(http://www.bobbittville.com/Mustang-1965SteveSimonn.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Ben on December 1, 2004, 03:04 AM: There's one of these at the local Ford dealership. They wouldn't even let me read the sticker. I'll bet it goes for $200,000. Which is more than its MSRP of $150 large.

(http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordgt/images/photo_gallery/ph_gt_popup_1.jpg)

It's nice, but one could get a Ferrari for that money.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Rob L on December 1, 2004, 04:14 AM: I would buy a Ford Sport Ka (about $25,000) to replace my Ka Collection

(http://www.jaquillard.ch/images/SportKaBleu.jpg)

Basically I'm pretty happy with what I've already got ;)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Lady Jaye on December 2, 2004, 12:57 AM: Hell I don't know if this is even enough money to buy this car, but if I had that free cash to spend on whatever kind of car I wanted, I'd try to get this car!!! And if I had any money left over, I'd put on a custom airbrushed Autobot symbol and call it Sideswipe!!! ;)

(http://www.redline.co.zw/images/Supercars/Lamboguini/1985-lamborghini-countach.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of [s]car[/s] truck would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 2, 2004, 01:42 AM: (http://images.forbes.com/images/2004/08/02/test_420x217.jpg)

Choice #1 - $100,00 category - Dodge SRT10 - $72,300 CDN
V10 Viper Engine - 500 HP - Incredible good looks, and even available in a Quad Cab to carry the booster seat in the back. Gotta be somewhat practical, right? ;) I've always been a GM guy at heart, but this Dodge is just too purdy.

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/602000-602999/602155_16_full.jpg)

Choice #2 - $30,000 category - 1970 Olds 442
Ultimately it would need to be a convertible. 455 Big Block, enough torque to melt the tires in a few seconds. Some day this will be parked in my garage, but until then, I'll just have to enjoy the scenes in Demolition Man. Obviously this isn't a new car, but I should still find my dream car for about $30K, hopefully. :o
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Nathan on January 8, 2006, 12:06 AM: De Lorean DMC-12.

"Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads." ;) (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/frech/a048.gif)

According to Wikipedia "As of 2005, one can buy a fully restored De Lorean DMC-12 for US$37,500, while unrestored but good condition vehicles run from about US$15,000 upwards." Thus putting one of these not totally out of the ballpark of reality ... someday.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cd/De_Lorean_DMC-12.jpg/300px-De_Lorean_DMC-12.jpg) (http://www.gotwavs.com/cgi-bin/wavs.cgi?Back_To_The_Future=timemachine.wav)

(http://www.blenheimgang.com/guide/delorean/images/delorean_1.jpg) (http://www.gotwavs.com/cgi-bin/wavs.cgi?Back_To_The_Future=nuclear.wav)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Scott on January 8, 2006, 12:12 AM: I've actually seen two of those in my life on the road. One in Arizona and one up here in MN. It totally messes with your mind if you ever do see it.

I've also heard that De Loreans are pretty crappy cars. Mainly because the Stainless Steel they used was so heavy that they wear out rather quickly.

COol choice though Nathan

Here's what I'd buy

(http://www.motorcities.com/media/image/640/05CM3571727461P/2006-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-Cobra-GT500-450+-hp-P.jpeg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Nathan on January 8, 2006, 12:32 AM: Quote from: Scott on January 8, 2006, 12:12 AM
I've actually seen two of those in my life on the road. One in Arizona and one up here in MN.

I saw one parked at the public library years ago. Considering there's only about 6,000 still in "circulation", I wouldn't be surprised if it was that same one you saw here.

Quote
It totally messes with your mind if you ever do see it.

I'd probably put my car into a ditch if I ever saw a De Lorean on the road. :P

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I've also heard that De Loreans are pretty crappy cars. Mainly because the Stainless Steel they used was so heavy that they wear out rather quickly.

*puts fingers in ears* I'm not listening ... lalalalalalala..... ;)
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Post by: Ben on January 8, 2006, 12:40 AM: Plus the DeLorean used Peugeot parts, which were scrap in the shape of a transmission.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: john todd on January 9, 2006, 06:16 PM: (http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/pictures/edatabase/images/firsttrip/bridge3.jpg)
i think this would be my $100k car. i believe list on them is a very reasonable $75ish.

(http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/images/vehicles/gallery/RX8/pho_gallery_RX8_ext8.jpg)

under $30K, if i don't have to be practical at all, i kinda like the rx-8.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: ruiner on January 11, 2006, 12:17 PM: 2006 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Sport - Hemi V8 and 4WD:

(http://www.dodge.com/gallery/img/ram_1500/enlarge_8.jpg)

And with the money left over, a 2007 Chrsyler 300C SRT-8 with the Hemi as well!

(http://www.chrysler.co.yu/fun/wp/300C-wp01-1024.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: stormie on January 11, 2006, 01:20 PM: First choice would be a 1957 GMC Suburban. However, I'd take whatever money left from the $100K to update the engine to something a little more fuel efficient. Blasphemous, I know, but I can't justify poor gas mileage.
(http://www.paneltruck.com/chevy/57burbsalemay02/57burbmay02.jpg)

Second choice would be a 60s-era VW beetle. Again, I'd update the engine. :P
(http://www.hubcapcafe.com/i_rdr/vw_6601.JPG)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DualSaberMaster on January 11, 2006, 03:30 PM: Quote from: Scott on January 8, 2006, 12:12 AM
Here's what I'd buy

(http://www.motorcities.com/media/image/640/05CM3571727461P/2006-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-Cobra-GT500-450+-hp-P.jpeg)

Oh yeah!!

The new King of the Road with with a underrated 450 Hp.(more accurate 500 hp)

Or

Ford GT
'06 Ford Lightning
'04 Mustang Cobra

but, they would have to share a carport with my '98 Cobra. :P
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: john todd on January 11, 2006, 09:43 PM: as awesome as the shelby mustang gt 500 is, i don't think i could ever justify buying the super suped up version of a very common car. i would always know that 99% of people would perceive it as exactly the same as the $17k 6 cylinder model. and, that would bug the crap out of me.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 11, 2006, 10:20 PM: (http://www.us-car-history.de/filmautos/ghost/ghostb01.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DSJ™ on January 11, 2006, 10:25 PM: I'm torn between these 2.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/ShatCarII.gif)

(http://chadwick-whitlowenterprises.com/piranha/reactor2.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jediknight760071 on January 11, 2006, 10:25 PM: (http://www.ferrariclub.com/faq/media/mvdaytona.jpg)

(http://www.maranello.cc/All.Ferraris/images/0522/365-gtb4-day-96.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000BKVKSA.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

I wouldn't mind having to drive one of these around.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 12, 2006, 12:21 AM: Quote from: john todd on January 11, 2006, 09:43 PM
as awesome as the shelby mustang gt 500 is, i don't think i could ever justify buying the super suped up version of a very common car. i would always know that 99% of people would perceive it as exactly the same as the $17k 6 cylinder model. and, that would bug the crap out of me.

Until you roasted your tires off as the light turned green. ;)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: name on January 12, 2006, 12:48 PM: We passed a Delorean on the interstate on the way home from vacation in Florida last week. I was on the phone with my real estate agent and immediately stopped in midsentence and said "Oh my God, we just passed a Delorean!"

Trippy.

I can remember in early college a Hummer being parked outside the movie theater where I worked and all of us sneaking out to the parking lot during the show to look it over. This was in 92 or 93 when spotting a Hummer out running around was rare indeed. I used to love them, then the H2 and now H3 killed the magic.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 15, 2006, 07:43 PM: Chevy revealed the 2009 Camaro earlier this year.

This is the sexiest car Chevrolet will have released in over 30 years. Add the 400HP LS2 V8 and you've got both show and go - this is a daily commuter I'd love to have a shot at. Better start saving now!

(http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/naias_2006/0602_camaro_ofsk_02_445.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: ruiner on April 18, 2006, 02:52 PM: It's pushed back to '09?

I thought GM was releasing it in 2007?

In the end, it doesn't matter - too impractical (and pricey) for me.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 18, 2006, 03:43 PM: The last thing I read about it was in Car and Driver, at that time they claimed it was 2009.

I can totally understand the non-practicality of the Camaro. I think that's why I was so bloody excited when they made the Charger as a 4-door. Of course, purists were disgusted by that, and I probably would have been too if I didn't have to worry about putting children in the back seat. 2-doors just do NOT work for us anymore. But Daddy still needs to have fun though, right? ;) So 4 doors and Hemi in a sexy body works for me.

As for the price, hopefully they'll be smart and price it competitively with the Mustang instead of being $10,000 more (like it was during it's dying days of the early '90s).

BTW, congrats on the news of your next child on the way. 8)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jayson on April 18, 2006, 03:52 PM: As a proud Camaro owner.. I love the "retro" look of the '09, but I think if I bought a muscle car again, I buy and original from the 60s. At least I'd be able to work on and modify it myself.

My baby...

(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro.jpg)
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro2.jpg)

1995 Camaro Z-28
LT-1: 325 RWH
Suspension & Engine Mods
17" Wheels & Tires
62,000 original miles
Original owner
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 18, 2006, 04:07 PM: Verrry nice Jayson.

Original owner, eh? Cool. Ever take it to the quarter mile track?

I've always dreamed of a 68/69 Camaro or a 69/70 Cutlass. Like you said, at least you can work on them yourself.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jayson on April 18, 2006, 04:15 PM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on April 18, 2006, 04:07 PM
Ever take it to the quarter mile track?

Nope, not yet. I'll have to wait 'til I get some new tires before hitting the track. :P

just 2 more... note the plates ;)

(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro3.jpg)
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro4.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jeff on April 18, 2006, 04:21 PM: Quote from: jedijaybird on April 18, 2006, 04:15 PM
Nope, not yet. I'll have to wait 'til I get some new tires before hitting the track. :P

When you take that ride out to the track, that would make for a fun MN group meeting. You wouldn't have a problem letting each of us take it for a spin, would ya? :P ;)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2006, 04:32 PM: That 09 Camaro looks pretty spiffy, and very nice ride there Jayson. I had a black camaro in high school, and then traded it in to get a front wheel drive car when I went to college (for those Nebraska winters). I sort of regret it from time to time now though, that was a fun car to drive around.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DualSaberMaster on April 19, 2006, 01:48 PM: Quote from: jedijaybird on April 18, 2006, 03:52 PM
As a proud Camaro owner.. I love the "retro" look of the '09, but I think if I bought a muscle car again, I buy and original from the 60s. At least I'd be able to work on and modify it myself.

My baby...

(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro.jpg)
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/camaro2.jpg)

1995 Camaro Z-28
LT-1: 325 RWH
Suspension & Engine Mods
17" Wheels & Tires
62,000 original miles
Original owner

Sweet ride jedijaybird. Even though I'm a Mustang guy myself, I've always liked the LT1'/LS1's, especially the '99-'02? SS Camaro.

They also turn out some really good 1/4 mile times for bone stock. The best my feeble skills could manage in my '98 Cobra missing 2nd gear twice is a 13.62.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: ruiner on April 19, 2006, 02:26 PM: Ah, forget your Chevy's and Ford's - this is my car of choice! :-*

(http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Dodge-Challenger-Concept-12.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: DualSaberMaster on April 19, 2006, 02:31 PM: Now that is sweet too! Is that the new GTO or Charger? It's all about Domestic Muscle. ;D
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Jayson on April 19, 2006, 02:40 PM: Dodge Challenger
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 20, 2006, 01:48 AM: The Camaro and Challenger are a real return to their heritage. On the other hand, the GTO is a car that Pontiac has really come up short on. Granted, the 400HP V8 will be a lot of fun in the small body, but it looks too much like the G6, their baseline vehicle.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 20, 2006, 01:49 AM: Quote from: ruiner on April 19, 2006, 02:26 PM
Ah, forget your Chevy's and Ford's - this is my car of choice! :-*

(http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Dodge-Challenger-Concept-12.jpg)

Hey, I thought a car like that would be too impractical? ;)
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Post by: Ben on April 20, 2006, 02:01 AM: Quote from: ruiner on April 19, 2006, 02:26 PM
Ah, forget your Chevy's and Ford's - this is my car of choice! :-*

(http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Dodge-Challenger-Concept-12.jpg)

:o

Nice ride, but with current (and future) gas prices, I wonder how well these will sell.

But I'm sure they'll be aimed at folks that are my parent's age, who have more than enough cash for gas.
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Post by: SilverZ on April 20, 2006, 02:17 AM: I've always been a fan of smaller coupes and roadsters, and my last two cars have both been BMW Z3's. When the Z4 hit, I hated it. I hated the lines, I hated the marketing mentality that spawned it, and I was frustrated that the bulletproof platform underneath was spoiled by such shoddy looks. Then along came the coupe images earlier this year:

(http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/BMW-Z4-Coupe-2.jpg)

And all of a sudden, I love it. It has a vintage euro coupe feel that reminds me of early Aston Martins. Plus, the M build that hits in late May looks on paper to best the Cayman S. I'm going to go one more year on my current car and then start to seriously consider the M. Yum.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Ben on April 20, 2006, 02:31 AM: (http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c460716a.jpg)

I lurv me a Jeep, but this thing is just... ugh. That's the 4-door Unlimited.

But the regular 2007 Wrangler is looking pretty.

(http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c460147a.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: ruiner on April 20, 2006, 09:27 AM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on April 20, 2006, 01:49 AM
Quote from: ruiner on April 19, 2006, 02:26 PM
Ah, forget your Chevy's and Ford's - this is my car of choice! :-*

(http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Dodge-Challenger-Concept-12.jpg)

Hey, I thought a car like that would be too impractical? ;)

It still is Jesse! The only way I'd buy a car like this would be if I won the Lotto or something!
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Post by: Gorkoracing on April 20, 2006, 07:40 PM: I would take a koenigsegg please. That or a ferrari enzo (heck any ferrari as I love them all) A pagani zonda would be nice too.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Rob on April 20, 2006, 10:31 PM: Even if money was no object, I'm starting to think this is the way to go:

(http://leblogautomobile.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/toyota_prius.jpg)
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Post by: ruiner on June 26, 2006, 09:26 AM: Or this:

(http://autoblog.it/uploads/toyota_yaris_2_2006_front.jpg)

Toyota Yaris. No hybrid technology, but it still gets 40 MPG.

SRP is only $12K to boot.
Title: Re: What kind of car would you buy if.....
Post by: Tracy on July 5, 2006, 03:26 PM: (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/tamidala/file001.jpg)

:P
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Post by: Gorkoracing on July 7, 2006, 10:50 AM: My current ride:

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_37_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_152_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_149_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_150_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_151_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_1_full.jpg)

If I had 100k to spend i'd get: (in order of price)
1. Ferrari 355 spyder (i'm a ferrari lover)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/429000-429999/429400_154_full.jpg)

2. Nissan R34 Skyline GTR
(http://www.spc.org.uk/nissan/i/blue-v-spec-r34-skyline-001.jpg)

3. New Lotus elise or exige (40k)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Gorkoracing2/c7e749ce.jpg)

My dream cars however are:
!. Ferrari Enzo
(http://motor.tuportada.com/img/wp/ferrari-enzo-13.jpg)

2. Koenigsegg
(http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/06/koenigseggcc02_04_800.jpg)

3. Bugatti Veyron
(http://www.carfreaks.net/albums/bugatti_veyron/IMG_7926.jpg)