I'm currently putting off replacing the clutch on my 91 Stealth. Otherwise she's doing fine so far honestly but I made the mistake of buying a house at the same time so picking which hole to throw money in is hard.
I always loved the 3rd gen Eclipse until i got with my now wife who owned one at the time. The engine blew up at 120k miles and after replacing it, a bunch of other stuff broke to the point that it was sold for scrap value.
I'd love to have a half sized bus, graffiti it out, call it the party bus and just drive people around in it for an hour or so for free. Bet the cops would execute me for that though.
It would be blasting reggae, I'd replace the seats with lazy boys (if I could find a way to make them safe.) And have privacy curtains. It would be the coolest thing for like a week a before impound.
The Stratos that its based on is terrible to drive from what I've heard. The pedals are in such a tight spot that you apparently have to sit a little sideways to drive. Probably a blast though. I'd take a Ford RS 200 too, that era of rally is wild.
Agreed, Group B was really special. Love the RS 200, but I'm waaaay too tall for it. The Audi Quattro would be nice as well. I love its turbo blowoff sound 😍
I had a '72 Charger back in the day, fantastic car but I always secretly wished it was a Roadrunner or GTX.
They were superior to drive than the earlier B bodies that usually get the spotlight IMO, thanks to sway bars from the factory and the amazing aerodynamics.
For me it's the Nissan March Super Turbo. I'm a hot hatch fan, and this little car has no business having a turbo or being super charged, yet it has both.
Neighbour across the street had one of these on blocks when I was growing up, it's forever seared into my brain as the most beautiful car ever made (sorry Jaguar). I know the engine is garbage but in my dreams I've swapped in a 400-500 hp EV drivetrain
I spent untold hours in this thing with high school friends in Massachusetts at the end of obscure dead-end roads tripping my first time on shrooms, mescaline, acid, MDMA, MDA etc. Good times and great memories.
I had a Nismo from 2007-2013, absolutely loved the car. IMO the way a performance model should be. The engine was potent enough, and they made the car stiff as hell and so much fun to drive in squiggles. Miss that car, but this is life.
The new Z looks fantastic, but can't put two kids in the back, and I can't get past the whole it's irresponsible to have two cars right now.
I'm a simple man. 67 Shelby Cobra in iconic metallic blue with white stripe.
I've been lucky to own several of my affordable bucket list cars. Cobalt SS, 07 Mazdaspeed 3, 87 RX7, last year Hyundai Genesis 3.8.
One of the few left is a 93 Mustang GT fox body.
To me, the ultimate dream car is this thing. Luxury to the max, budget out the window, customized to the last millimeter.
There are so many others that go in my dream collection, much simpler cars like the original Mini, 60's Camaro, an EV swapped Super Beetle, and a late 60's Corvette with a better engine, Caterham 7, Miata.... Yeah, there are a lot.
I think the Boattail is the most expensive, and therefore the "correct" answer for top of the line. But to me it's always the Phantom Extended.
It's the 4 door sedan, extra long variant, the one with the rear doors that open backward. It is designed for someone who can afford the purchase price, maintenance costs, and a full-time driver.
Never meet your heroes.
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. Replaced nearly every part, twice. While selling it the front aero stopped working again.
1961 Lincoln Continental. Every part is unique just enough to be difficult to fix or replace. Lots of oddities related to vacuum.
Photos aren’t mine but are nearly identical. My vr4 had the chrome wheels from a convertible.
I'm currently putting off replacing the clutch on my 91 Stealth. Otherwise she's doing fine so far honestly but I made the mistake of buying a house at the same time so picking which hole to throw money in is hard.
If it’s not a turbo you’re good. I think the vr4 had a lot more 90’s era electronics to fail too.
That white was good then and still looks good now.
I always loved the 3rd gen Eclipse until i got with my now wife who owned one at the time. The engine blew up at 120k miles and after replacing it, a bunch of other stuff broke to the point that it was sold for scrap value.
I also had a dsm eclipse (1g, fwd turbo), and holy shit that was the most annoying engine to work on. Fun as hell until they need work.
Detachable scooter included
Worth it for the scooter
That scooter is something straight out of cyberpunk
I’m a simple guy:
Good taste. Miata Is Always The Answer.
::: spoiler I drive an NA. :::
or
You know, the former is a bit expensive to buy
I prefer to just rent a seat when I need it.
I'd love to have a half sized bus, graffiti it out, call it the party bus and just drive people around in it for an hour or so for free. Bet the cops would execute me for that though.
It would be blasting reggae, I'd replace the seats with lazy boys (if I could find a way to make them safe.) And have privacy curtains. It would be the coolest thing for like a week a before impound.
With that rack on the front you don't even need to choose between the two!
The pinnacle of my 'won the lottery' desire from a decade ago was this bus with a livable interior for cross country travel.
I'm a masochist at heart.
This reminds me of Mr. Bean.
Reliant Robins always get an upvote from me!
What the heck is this person smuggling in the driver side doors?
East German plastic resin made from Soviet cotton off cuts.
With style
Starrion widebody turbo is my absolute bucket-list car, though a Grand National wouldn’t go amiss, and another Ford Sierra XR4x4 would make me happy
Good taste.
Lancia 037, preferably with the Martini livery. I am a man doomed to dream, for this will never happen.
The Stratos that its based on is terrible to drive from what I've heard. The pedals are in such a tight spot that you apparently have to sit a little sideways to drive. Probably a blast though. I'd take a Ford RS 200 too, that era of rally is wild.
Agreed, Group B was really special. Love the RS 200, but I'm waaaay too tall for it. The Audi Quattro would be nice as well. I love its turbo blowoff sound 😍
1964 Ford Falcon
Swear I saw something damn near identical to this earlier today
I had a '72 Charger back in the day, fantastic car but I always secretly wished it was a Roadrunner or GTX.
They were superior to drive than the earlier B bodies that usually get the spotlight IMO, thanks to sway bars from the factory and the amazing aerodynamics.
Just to mention a few
2004 SVT Cobra or a 2008 sti wrx hatchback
I've got a 2012 WRX hatch (same generation as the '08) and it's been a phenomenal car!
Wrx hatch in burple. I never should have let you go.
For me it's the Nissan March Super Turbo. I'm a hot hatch fan, and this little car has no business having a turbo or being super charged, yet it has both.
I love a Datsun, same thing lol
::: spoiler Mazda RX-7 FD3S Spirit R Type A :::
::: spoiler Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition :::
::: spoiler Noble M500 :::
Neighbour across the street had one of these on blocks when I was growing up, it's forever seared into my brain as the most beautiful car ever made (sorry Jaguar). I know the engine is garbage but in my dreams I've swapped in a 400-500 hp EV drivetrain
1987 Toyota Tercel SR5 Wagon 4x4. 5-speed
I will never forgive Breaking Bad for making this car cost as much as a goddamn Corvette.
I spent untold hours in this thing with high school friends in Massachusetts at the end of obscure dead-end roads tripping my first time on shrooms, mescaline, acid, MDMA, MDA etc. Good times and great memories.
Two cars I really wanted at various stages in my life...
1978-9 Trans Am 1993-5 Mazda RX-7
This one, however, did not get away :)
Hey I had an RS for a while, sold it eventually though. Fun as hell. You do anything to yours?
Yes, KWv3 coilovers, sway bars, adjustable camber front/rear, adjustable rear toe, built bottom end, NX2 turbo
Karmann Ghia, electric conversion.
The Niisan Z car, I've wanted one since the 260Z.
I had a Nismo from 2007-2013, absolutely loved the car. IMO the way a performance model should be. The engine was potent enough, and they made the car stiff as hell and so much fun to drive in squiggles. Miss that car, but this is life.
The new Z looks fantastic, but can't put two kids in the back, and I can't get past the whole it's irresponsible to have two cars right now.
One day…
Man with style
Vector W8. Only a handful on the planet, sadly.
For the track or just being a speed junkie in general:
For daily driving:
I'm a simple man. 67 Shelby Cobra in iconic metallic blue with white stripe.
I've been lucky to own several of my affordable bucket list cars. Cobalt SS, 07 Mazdaspeed 3, 87 RX7, last year Hyundai Genesis 3.8. One of the few left is a 93 Mustang GT fox body.
Toot toot
Edit:
Actually the number 6 the one Jacky Ickx won the '69 LeMans in.
man, this thread gave me a lot to think about.
73' Impala 4 door hard top maroon
69 Black Cameo
2006 Rsx type-s
To me, the ultimate dream car is this thing. Luxury to the max, budget out the window, customized to the last millimeter.
There are so many others that go in my dream collection, much simpler cars like the original Mini, 60's Camaro, an EV swapped Super Beetle, and a late 60's Corvette with a better engine, Caterham 7, Miata.... Yeah, there are a lot.
But the pinnacle is always the Rolls.
I like the starry night headliner
Yes! Such a great idea to make a normally boring part of the car special and pretty and customizable
is there a pinnacle model of RR? (answer may be subjective, I know, just curious)
I think the Boattail is the most expensive, and therefore the "correct" answer for top of the line. But to me it's always the Phantom Extended.
It's the 4 door sedan, extra long variant, the one with the rear doors that open backward. It is designed for someone who can afford the purchase price, maintenance costs, and a full-time driver.
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