Cars everyone should own

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited November 2008
    I will third the Ferrari Dino. Just a beautiful car.

    BMW 2002tii. Just a cool car that was a woof in sheeps clothing. BMW actually used old 2002 blocks to build F1 engines in the turbo era.

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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited November 2008
    I'm going to have to go the other way on this one. I think everyone should own at least one car in the Pinto/Vega/Pacer category. All of the rest of the cars you purchase become that much better in comparison
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited November 2008
    I think most of you missed the point. I wasn't asking for dream cars and that seems to be most what y'all posted. I was asking for what do you think is a car that embodies the vision of a driver's car so perfectly that everyone should drive one just to see what the automotive nirvana is like.

    I have my dream cars just like everyone else but my dream cars appeal to me for my reasons.

    But like what specific car out there has that just perfect balance of characteristics that makes it a shining example of its kind? So special that everyone should drive one just to see for themselves.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    I think most of you missed the point. I wasn't asking for dream cars and that seems to be most what y'all posted. I was asking for what do you think is a car that embodies the vision of a driver's car so perfectly that everyone should drive one just to see what the automotive nirvana is like.

    I have my dream cars just like everyone else but my dream cars appeal to me for my reasons.

    But like what specific car out there has that just perfect balance of characteristics that makes it a shining example of its kind? So special that everyone should drive one just to see for themselves.

    Early to mid 90's Corvette. Good performance, and there's always a
    reasonably priced one out there. Other cars may be better, but anyone
    here could buy one of these. And have fun. Screw a test drive. Go for
    something you can park in the driveway. They are hugely ignored
    by most people , who are busy chasing the latest models. Great bang for the buck.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited November 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    I think most of you missed the point. I wasn't asking for dream cars and that seems to be most what y'all posted. I was asking for what do you think is a car that embodies the vision of a driver's car so perfectly that everyone should drive one just to see what the automotive nirvana is like.

    But like what specific car out there has that just perfect balance of characteristics that makes it a shining example of its kind? So special that everyone should drive one just to see for themselves.

    I truly believe everyone at some point in their life should own a VW GTi. No they aren't all that masculine, they don't have sexy lines. But talk about a practical everyday car that can haul just about anything and also entertain on the back twisty's and point and shoot in everyday traffic. German engineering and feel. There is something about a German bred auto that connects you to the driving experience. Something you just don't get in a Japanese or American car. Kind of like the Italians only different

    The fun one to drive is the VR6. Sure the 4cyl GTi lost it's way for a while. The MKII with the 16V is a blast to drive as is the VR6 or the 1.8T and now the 2.0 FSI. The DSG paddle shift tranny is sublime and really is the next best thing to Ferrari's F1 shifter....................no **** I'm not kidding.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Early to mid 90's Corvette. Good performance, and there's always a
    reasonably priced one out there. Other cars may be better, but anyone
    here could buy one of these. And have fun. Screw a test drive. Go for
    something you can park in the driveway. They are hugely ignored
    by most people , who are busy chasing the latest models. Great bang for the buck.

    Well if you are going to mention budget Vettes you can't leave out the 84 on up years. While not the performer of the 90's you can get a Vette with good handling, and good power for real cheap. I spent a good amount of time behind the wheel of a 71 350 4 speed, and while pretty fast the handling could get real scary when pushed hard on the twisty roads. To me cool factor went out from 73-83 like the pinto looking mustang II's.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2008
    Everybody needs to own a small British Sports car at least once in their life. Fun to drive and a pain in the **** to live with. Everyone needs to experience one of them. Here are a few:

    MG

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    MG Midget

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    Austin Healey

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    Triumph Spitfire

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    Lotus Europa

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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2008
    Or you could get a Japanese equivalent. As fun, and easier to live with. Something like the 1967-70 Datsun Fairlady (Datsun 2000).
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited November 2008
    Shouldn't everyone have one of those Detroit lub lub lub machines, at least once? It's a completely American experience that nobody else has ever tried to imitate AFIK. Something to drive for a day out on the PCH out here.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2008
    Sami wrote:
    Or you could get a Japanese equivalent. As fun, and easier to live with. Something like the 1967-70 Datsun Fairlady (Datsun 2000).

    No Sami. You are totally missing the point. The PIA aspect is part of the total experience... like not knowing when the Lucas electronics were going to fail.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2008
    shack wrote: »
    No Sami. You are totally missing the point. The PIA aspect is part of the total experience... like not knowing when the Lucas electronics were going to fail.
    I don't need to anymore. I had an early 80's Honda already and a '98 Audi... :(

    But I agree, everyone should experience at least one very unreliable car.
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  • dracoskeeper
    dracoskeeper Posts: 142
    edited November 2008
    While stationed at Fort Wegotcha,AZ in my last year of service I got to see a brand new Porsche 928S4 whenever I had flag detail. Well 20 years later I found I finally could afford one,just like my SDA-SRS Towers, I have to say like these old Polks it needed some minor upgrades but man was this car ahead of its time! If you ever get a chance to drive one that is a 5-speed in good mechanical condition do it!:D:D:D:D
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2008
    Any Z-car thru 1983....sans 2+2s. 240, 260 280.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2008
    shack wrote: »
    No Sami. You are totally missing the point. The PIA aspect is part of the total experience... like not knowing when the Lucas electronics were going to fail.


    LOL but I had Fords act like that. :eek:

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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2008
    Draco,

    That is a really nice looking Porsche... However, I'd black out the plate or remove that pic.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2008
    What exactly can one do with a plate number? I mean... I drive down the road every day and my plate is perfectly visible. I never understood the paranoia about that kind of thing.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2008
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    What exactly can one do with a plate number? I mean... I drive down the road every day and my plate is perfectly visible. I never understood the paranoia about that kind of thing.

    Exactly. Funny thing happened while I was playing online poker...this guy had his kids picture as his avatar. Well, these two stooges said he was putting his family in danger in case someone got mad at him in case he won their money (it was on max. $20 buy-in table with 5c/10c blinds). Of course we were then idiots when we didn't agree. :D
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  • dracoskeeper
    dracoskeeper Posts: 142
    edited November 2008
    I have an agreement with Draco,the bulldogge,that what ever comes inside the fence without me or my family is his to deal with as he see's fit. We've had this plate debate over on rennlist for years and I don't see the point.
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  • BAD ASP
    BAD ASP Posts: 361
    edited November 2008
    Like a lot of the older members here I have had the luck to have owned and driven a lot of the cars that fit this catagory.
    53 MGTD
    58 MGA
    66 gto convertible
    66 Galaxie 7 litre still own
    67 chevelle 396
    68 Hemi roadrunner
    72 olds 442 convertible
    72 429 scj Torino Cobra still own
    74TR6
    68 Buick Wildcat convertible still own
    and a 2004 Superformance Cobra replica.

    I can say hands down the most fun to drive is the Cobra replica. It satisfies all of the criteria that makes a car great fun.It is a dream car and it's performance is matched by only a few supercars, it's a great crowd pleaser and always is welcome in any driveway.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited November 2008
    How's about a AMC Pacer!

    What a car!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited November 2008
    Shack

    The Triumphs you posted were a TR6 and a TR3 wide mouth.

    Here is me with my TR7. There is something about the British Roadsters for sure. I just put mine back in the garage after running an errand tonight.:D
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2008
    My biggest POS car was a 1982 Mecury Lynx(twin to Ford Escort).
    It had the high output 1.6l motor. It ate carbs and ignitions.
    It had the same 2 barrel progressive carb VW rabbits used to come with.
    The VWs ate carbs, too. IT's why VW went to fuel injection.
    The Lynx never ran right when it was cold. I replaced it with a used
    LTD. What a difference!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited November 2008
    I just love any car from the 40 and 50's and 60's the real classic car, one day I will own one . I came so close to owning a Ford Falcon...But when we went to Cuba, they have so many American classic cars I was in AWE!!
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  • a1adjz
    a1adjz Posts: 32
    edited April 2009
    I have mine here it is a 87' Buick Grand National.

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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited April 2009
    Ferrari F430 - red with tan interior.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    Not a great car...but an incredible ride for a trip Maine-Florida, or NYC-L.A. The ultimate BOAT-mobile the Lincoln Towncar. Not the greatest handling, mileage, or even power. But your butt will thank you after 1500 miles.

    I rented these more than once for road trips in the late 80s/eary 90s.


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  • swegyptian
    swegyptian Posts: 316
    edited April 2009
    Well this seems to have turned into a dream car discussion, but I think everyone should own a VW beetle. After driving a beetle, you will learn to appreciate things like power brakes, heat, AC, shoulder belts, etc...
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited April 2009
    Jeep Wrangler on Dana 60's with LCG (low center of gravity). SYE (Short Yoke Eliminator) Tom Woods and AA Rubicrawler (Advance Adapter). twin control Transfer case, 4 wheel steering, front and rear winches or wenches and protective exo-skeleton. running on twin engines - a biodiesel and ethanol or electric..... gotta be a little evironmentally sensitive.... oh yes ... a sound system to play that funky music.
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited April 2009
    I saw one of these about 10 years ago and fell in love with volvo right away.........

    I have owned a couple of volvos........a 1989 240 wagon, which I loved to drive, and a 1968 142 coupe that I started as a restoration/performance car project and moved to DC before finishing.

    Right now I ride one of my 5 bicycles to go everywhere
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2009
    I had a '63 Bonneville that was cherry. "The Chief". I would like to have that car again.


    My friend Joe had one of those Lotus jobs, and we used to drive it down the closed runways at Floyd Bennett Field (the place where the airplanes that shot King Kong off The Empire State Bldg. came from).

    The English sports cars were/are finicky vehicles. I had a '67 Midget that I do not have many fond memories of.
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