Dream Car Garage

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,189
    edited February 2010
    Easy one.

    1) Daily Driver is and probably would stay my 2008 Nissan Pathfinder se or get a new one
    2) Wives daily is a Nissan Maxima Se
    3) All time favorite car is the 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary . I had the pleasure of having a friend who purchased one brand new and I got to drive it all the time. I will own one to put away.
    4) 1987 Buck GNX same engine as the Trans Am but in a sexy Black beauty Gran National WOW what a car.
    5) So the super car today there is only one that really pumps me which is the 2009 Nissan GTR Skyline. What a complete machine. Nissan Quality with world class performance. Complete package all wheel drive who really could ask for anything more.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited February 2010
    Oopps..... Nevar was much of a spellar. Or is it that I catn tpye. I am such a newbe , newbie, nob that I cant even figure out how to insert a picture or probably even a link.http://www.bugatti.com/en/veyron-16.4.html
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited February 2010
    Awesome thread Serendipity! Mine would be:
    1) Sedan = 2010 Mercedes S65 AMG
    2) 2010 Lamborghini Murci
  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited February 2010
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage, yep, that's it. No other car on this planet can come close to that kind of sexy.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2010
    Daily driver - 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe

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    Sedan - 2010 BMW M3

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    Toy - 1969 Mustang Coupe with 428 SCJ

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    Supercar - 2005 Ford GT

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    SUV - 2010 Land Rover Range Rover

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  • Farmboy8
    Farmboy8 Posts: 60
    edited February 2010
    Sweet thread!
    1. Daily driver: 2010 dodge ram 2500 6.7 cummins turbo diesel 6 inch lift, 35" BF goodwrench Mud terrians.
    2. 1969 dodge power wagon, cummins turbo diesel 10 inch lift, 44" super swampers, snorkel kit.
    3. 1972 dodge challenger, 426 hemi, blower, mickey thompson racing slicks.
    4. 2009 dodge charger SRT 4 door, 5.7 liter hemi. Black all chromed out.
    5. 2010 dodge viper SRT. Sports car, 8.4 liter V-10, Red.
    Kinda a dodge guy!!!
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  • dfranks
    dfranks Posts: 207
    edited February 2010
    Here are some guidelines to make things realistic:
    1) Can't have more than 2 supercars.
    2) Must have at least 1 sedan.
    3) Must have at least 1 sports car.
    4) Must have at least 1 truck or SUV.
    5) Must specify your daily car.

    1) Mclaren F-1, 65 Ford Fairlane, 427 OHC
    2) Audio A-6
    3) Nissan skyline GTR
    4)06 Dodge cummins 2500 twin turbo

    5) The diesel is a great daily driver,I know it`s what I drive now:D
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    This is extremely hard for me, as I can think of at least 5 supercars, as many sports cars, and way more muscle cars that I'd like to have. But at the moment the following list looks pretty appealing:

    1. McLaren F1
    2. 1987 Buick Grand National GNx - probably mostly stock
    3. 1969 Camaro
    4. 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 four-door with Duramax with full exhaust, built Allison, twin turbos, cranking out low 11-sec 1/4-miles
    5. 1966 Shelby Cobra, or more likely a Factory 5 replica thereof with a side-oiler 427, or as similar a powerplant as I could get

    The Duramax would be my daily ride. That or the Cobra. :p

    Though I'd also really really like a 1993 Ford Mustang fox body with a 427 stuffed under the stock hood, rollbar inside but tinted windows so you couldn't tell, lowered/stiffened suspension, lighter wheels with mammothly wide tires.

    I'd also really like a Ford GT in there somewhere. And a C6 Corvette Z06. And a 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo. And a Ferrari F355. And a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. And a Koenigsegg CCX.

    *sigh*
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • kingcars66
    kingcars66 Posts: 21
    edited February 2010
    Tough choices...the nubstick above me forced me to post!

    Super Car: Ultimate Aero. Can't beat a super car with a true manual.
    Car 1: 67 Fairlane. 390/4 speed. Gorgeous car.
    Car 2: 67 Shelby GT500 (not Eleanor - a real one) No explanation needed.
    Truck/SUV: 71 Dodge D100. I love old trucks.
    Sedan: BMW M3 (E46) The only import on my list, but it's a classic.

    My Daily would be the M3...and the GT500........and the Fairlane.......and the Aero....oh forget it!
  • SWFalken
    SWFalken Posts: 136
    edited February 2010
    Daily: RS6
    Fun: Mint MkI GTI
    Fun: 1956 356 Speedster
    Truck: Land Rover One Ten
    Super Car: McLaren F1
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2010
    1) Bugatti Veyron
    2) Koenigsegg CCX
    3) Tesla Roadster
    4) Ford F 150
    5) BMW 7 Series (Daily driver)
  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2010
    Matt Polk has a garage the size of your house. I'd put in mine what he put in his. A full bathroom with shower.
  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited February 2010
    Matt Polk has a garage the size of your house. I'd put in mine what he put in his. A full bathroom with shower.

    My list can fit in his bathroom. Hell, probably just the shower.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    Matt Polk has a garage the size of your house.

    That would be a big house.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited February 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    That would be a big house.

    Maybe not.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    That would be a big house.

    Do you not remember the size of that thing senor?
  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited February 2010
    1) Can't have more than 2 supercars. Acura NSX Supercharged, Corvette Z06
    2) Must have at least 1 sedan. Infinity Q45
    3) Must have at least 1 sports car. Honda S2000
    4) Must have at least 1 truck or SUV. Toyota Tundra 4x4 OR Ford F350 Turbodiesel 4x4
    5) Must specify your daily car. Honda S2000
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2010
    I wonder how many people that want a McLaren F1 would be able to even get it out of said garage? :)
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I wonder how many people that want a McLaren F1 would be able to even get it out of said garage? :)
    No problem...I'd get it out...even if I had to resort to pushing it with it in neutral :p
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2010
    audiobliss wrote: »
    No problem...I'd get it out...even if I had to resort to pushing it with it in neutral :p

    Haha :)

    How's that Mazda going anyways?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    Haha :)

    How's that Mazda going anyways?
    Just need to find a good place to get a LCA and wheel, slap 'em on, and see what's next. Just a waiting game right now. It'll be a long process, with working around school and not really needing a ride. Thanks for asking.
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    I posed the question to a friend; here's his list:

    1. Aston Martin V12 Vantage
    2. Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni
    3. BMW M3 2-door daily driver
    4. GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax - to pull jet skis, four wheelers, etc
    5. BMW 760 V12
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited February 2010
    1.2010 CTS V sedan (daily driver)
    2.2010 Chevy Corvette ZR1 as the weekend warrior
    3.2010 Ferrari 599 just to look at
    4.1970 Chevy Chevelle SS LS6 for summer cruisin
    5.2010 Escalade for the winter months and road trips
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2010
    I was curious to find just what this "garage" would cost me. The first three are easy as it is simply MSRP. The last two are a little harder...especially the Mustang.


    Sedan - 2010 BMW M3 - $55,000
    SUV - 2010 Land Rover Range Rover - $79,000
    Daily driver - 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe - $89,000
    Supercar - 2005 Ford GT - $125,000 (driven with some miles on the OD)
    Toy - 1969 Mustang Coupe with 428 SCJ - $250,000 (a concours restoration was appraised at $700,000 a couple of years ago due to the rairity)

    The Mustang is one of 52 produced with the SCJ and gets ever rarer depending on the transmission and whether or not it is a "ram air".

    Total '69 SCJ coupes: 52
    Q-code (non ram-air) four-speeds: 8
    R-code (ram-air) four-speeds: 34
    Q-code (non ram-air) automatics: 1
    R-code (ram-air) automatics: 9


    So it appears my "Dream Car Garage" would set me back around $600,000, before options and sales tax.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    I guess i'm a simple man. Mine sets me back about $55,000.

    Interesting. I guess i'll start saving now and update all ya'all in a year or two. :D
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2010
    Here are some guidelines to make things realistic:
    1) Can't have more than 2 supercars.
    2) Must have at least 1 sedan.
    3) Must have at least 1 sports car.
    4) Must have at least 1 truck or SUV.
    5) Must specify your daily car.


    1) Cadillac CTS-V (daily driver)
    2) Corvette ZR1
    3) Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang
    4) Ford F-150 Raptor (with an added supercharger for fun)
    5) Aston Marton DB9 or Vanquish
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited February 2010
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    squeeb wrote: »
    Hmm, that ain't right. How'd SHE get to drive one? In the beginning she seemed totally uninterested or stoned. She warmed up a little toward the end, but I still get the feeling she won't think twice about that little test drive she got to take. :(
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2010
    audiobliss wrote: »
    Hmm, that ain't right. How'd SHE get to drive one? In the beginning she seemed totally uninterested or stoned. She warmed up a little toward the end, but I still get the feeling she won't think twice about that little test drive she got to take. :(

    I have no idea.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited February 2010
    Daily Driver would probably be an Audi S4 or S5
    Exotic #1 would have to be my all time favorite car Ferrari Dino 246GTS
    Exotic #2 would probably the Alfa Romeo 8C
    SUV probably a Porsche Cayene, but honestly I am not an SUV guy so I'd have to do some research.

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