Pete M Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 cars only. aka: no trucks, no jeeps, no aircraft carriers, etc. list your favorite choices for: -cheap fun (less than 2 grand but no mods allowed other than fixes and a thumping radio) -prettiest (but you don't get to drive it, just park it in your living room) -money no object (but it's your only around town transport) go! can ya tell I'm bored? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 cheap: 80s Camaro/Firebird. good ol' american v8 fun in a decent handling car. :D bonus points if it's a stickshift prettiest: I was originally going with the Farrari 458, but then thought it would kill me to not be able to drive it, so instead I'm going with this '36 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Tourer because I think it's just as beautiful but it would terrify me to drive it (the particular one I want is nice enough to be at the Pebble Beach show and likely cost more than a 458). money no object DD: tough one. I'm leaning towards the Charger Hellcat reverted back to looking like a stock Charger so it'd be a sleeper. should be reasonably comfortable as a DD, plus it should be able to overtake someone on the freeway :D close second is my plan for a hemi dropped into the back of a minivan :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Really gotta think about this one... Cheap: VW Karmann Ghia, any year. You won't find one in the best of shape for under 2k, but these little things are awfully fun to drive! Prettiest: 50s Mercedes Benz 300SL. I'd hate to just be able to see it, but I'd be scared to touch it, let alone drive it. Money is no object: Icon A5. Deemed the closest thing to a flying car as we're gonna see for some time, it has retractable landing gear making it amphibious and land worthy, folding wings, pusher prop, car inspired instrument panel, all kinds of awesome stuff. It's like a car, boat and plane all in one! And it's ONLY $250,000!! I'm good with flying over traffic everyday and landing in the pond next to my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Cheap fun: I wanted to say a Fox Mustang, but you'd probably be stuck with a 4 cylinder turd in that price range. Similar problem for a Camaro (also including the mullet factor) How about something Japanese? Prettiest: Something British. The "can't drive it" rule is perfect for British cars, since you can't drive them anyway. Money no object (but I actually get to drive it): '69 Mach I. Loud, flashy, and loud. Although if I had a choice of any vehicle, I would no doubt have a truck of some kind. Preferably fast. Gotta have space for whatever crap I bring back from the junkyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Cheap fun: P71 Crown Vic Interceptor. $2K buys a good condition driver. Great road course car. Fantastic highway car, powerful for passing, good ride. Mine: Prettiest: 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible. Money no object daily driver: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat/Trackhawk. I'd just have to trade in our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 first........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Somebody didn't read the rules. Lmao. I don't do cars but if I had to have one, it would be a Chysler 300 AWD Hemi for the everyday car, a AMC wagon for a beater and probably gonna have to break the rules too and agreeing with the above on the Track Hawk. Cheap fun: P71 Crown Vic Interceptor. $2K buys a good condition driver. Great road course car. Fantastic highway car, powerful for passing, good ride. Mine: Prettiest: 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible. Money no object daily driver: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat/Trackhawk. I'd just have to trade in our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 first........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cheap fun: I really want to break the rules and say a Caddy, but I think I'd enjoy an original MK1 Rabbit just the same. Prettiest: I give you the Frankfurt Flyer. This is actually a very cool story... there's this guy (who's actually local to me) that has a an obsession with classic Porsches and Volkswagens to the point that he creates these self propelled art masterpieces. Hand shaped to a wooden buck, formed over a tree stump, and assembled with utmost care. The details are amazing and this guy will actually build you one... for a price. Money no object DD: KDF type 87 Kommandeurwagen. Super rare... four wheel drive... yet another VW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cheap/fun: NA Mazda Miata I have to lump the "Prettiest" and "Money is no object DD" into my kryptonite car: 1963 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here are my choices! -cheap fun (less than 2 grand but no mods allowed other than fixes and a thumping radio) 1978 Datsun 280z - They CAN be had for 2 grand but they would obviously not be in this kind of shape :) -prettiest (but you don't get to drive it, just park it in your living room) Next is the Ferrari Berlinetta. Its ok that I can't drive it... I get enough joy from drooling over how pretty it is. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: -money no object (but it's your only around town transport) Last is the 2015 Jaguar XJ, This is one sweet ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 -cheap fun (less than 2 grand but no mods allowed other than fixes and a thumping radio) First gen Nissan 300ZX Turbo -prettiest (but you don't get to drive it, just park it in your living room) Being a James Bond fan, Ashton Martin DB4. Equipped with all the bond gadgets. -money no object (but it's your only around town transport) 1967 Chevy Yenko Camaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Only two cars have been on my mind lately. I don't think I'd ever spend the $$$ on a new car when you can pick up a Grand National or a Delorean for under $20-30K....not a single car made today is as cool as a Grand National IMO. (GNX Pictured) The Delorean, yeah, not a great performing car, but its cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 ^ I've got the privilege of seeing a prime example of both of these cars in my area. :drool: Looked over both of them at the local car show this year and found that the Grand National is a one owner car with under 50k miles. :eek: The DMC 12 isn't really anything all that special other than the fact that it is what it is... and the license plate is "DOCBRWN". :laughin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Here are my choices! -cheap fun (less than 2 grand but no mods allowed other than fixes and a thumping radio) 1978 Datsun 280z - They CAN be had for 2 grand but they would obviously not be in this kind of shape :) I think that is actually a modified 240Z. '70 - '72 to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Only two cars have been on my mind lately. I don't think I'd ever spend the $$$ on a new car when you can pick up a Grand National or a Delorean for under $20-30K....not a single car made today is as cool as a Grand National IMO. (GNX Pictured) Gawd...... that reminded me of one of the most amazing built Grand Nationals I've ever seen. 1077hp twin turbo. Yeah, no longer the V6, but this is one NASTY G.N. Video of a dyno run and track pass..........just NUTS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R44H-4Glejc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yeah $19K on a new jeep renegade or cherokee or spend that money on an ultra cool Buick GN? No brainer in my book. However if a cool built Commando was available at the same time it would be a tough choice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Only two cars have been on my mind lately. I don't think I'd ever spend the $$$ on a new car when you can pick up a Grand National or a Delorean for under $20-30K....not a single car made today is as cool as a Grand National IMO. (GNX Pictured) Gawd...... that reminded me of one of the most amazing built Grand Nationals I've ever seen. 1077hp twin turbo. Yeah, no longer the V6, but this is one NASTY G.N. Video of a dyno run and track pass..........just NUTS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R44H-4Glejc Not sure of any updates, but a several years back I saw a GNX clone with a tuned 6.6D-max under the hood. 18to1.com I believe was the site. I always liked the GMC Syclone's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Somebody didn't read the rules. Lmao. Oops....... the "no jeeps" part? Do we REALLY consider an SRT8 Grand a "Jeep"? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Somebody didn't read the rules. Lmao. Oops....... the "no jeeps" part? Do we REALLY consider an SRT8 Grand a "Jeep"? LOL! I don't, it's basically a larger version of a charger really. In the scheme of Fiat/Chrysler shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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