Which "stealth" fast car ?

[iloveboost]

sealtt said:

Why do people want a stealth car?

To surprise other people in street races? Does anyone actually street race in the UK, surely one of the worst and least appropriate countries in the world for doing so. Why not just have a car that people already know the specs of so you win without having to even race.

Or is it to avoid the attention of a 'flashy' high-powered car? If so why not just buy a big diesel model rather than trying to hide away your V8 - do you also drive it gently the whole time so no-one hears and realises what it is?

I do not see the point of wanting a fast car to not look like a fast car, or rather ... I do not see the point of actively trying to hide the fact that it is a fast car.

I think some people just want a car that is fun to drive without people making a judgement about that person or attracting vandals, thieves and boy racers.
It's ironic that many young people want a car that looks expensive when it's cheap, or looks fast when it's slow. Then when you're a bit older I think you want the function without the hassle, as a flash and/or fast looking car has it's downsides.

Edited by iloveboost on Friday 26th December 20:03

[Gary C]

sealtt said:

Why do people want a stealth car?

To surprise other people in street races? Does anyone actually street race in the UK, surely one of the worst and least appropriate countries in the world for doing so. Why not just have a car that people already know the specs of so you win without having to even race.

Or is it to avoid the attention of a 'flashy' high-powered car? If so why not just buy a big diesel model rather than trying to hide away your V8 - do you also drive it gently the whole time so no-one hears and realises what it is?

I do not see the point of wanting a fast car to not look like a fast car, or rather ... I do not see the point of actively trying to hide the fact that it is a fast car.

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

[Baryonyx]

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

[KungFuPanda]

Just picked this up. Audi S6 avant. 5.2 litre V10 engine. 435 bhp. 0-60 in 5.3 seconds in an estate that will comfortably carry five plus luggage.

Toying with the idea of debadging it.

[Gary C]

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

M6, thirwall viaduct, me in my STi


Oops, just realised that was 7 years ago !

Edited by Gary C on Saturday 27th December 22:06

[KungFuPanda]

swerni said:

Very nice, a friend has one, they are great cars.
I'd debadge it

I had a saloon a few years ago. I think the fact that this is an avant makes it a little more stealth.

[randomeddy]

Saw this on TV the other day.It was going past Daytonas and Porches like they were stood still.

[Wills2]

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

They're all in remapped Golfs now...

[Schermerhorn]

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

In 1998.

[CDP]

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

I have a horrible feeling that in a few years the few really good Novas left will be going for silly money, just look at MK1 and MK2 Escorts these days.

[OllieC]

CDP said:

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

I have a horrible feeling that in a few years the few really good Novas left will be going for silly money, just look at MK1 and MK2 Escorts these days.

values are creeping up now...

[Gary C]

Yikes, the prices of Nova's !!

Always fancied a Sport, but they have rocketed if you can find one.

WOW

[MGJohn]

OllieC said:

CDP said:

Baryonyx said:

Gary C said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a quick, enjoyable car without the attention of the scrotes in novas egging you on or trying to prove something.

On that note though, when was the last time you actually saw a scrote in a Nova?

I have a horrible feeling that in a few years the few really good Novas left will be going for silly money, just look at MK1 and MK2 Escorts these days.

values are creeping up now...

... many old cars like that are appreciating in value. Even MG Metros showing on ebay are sometimes going for silly money now.

[Atmospheric]

I'm not sure anything can be stealthy in this age. Everyone has access to information and stats, so truthfully unless its fiesta with a V8 shoehorned in the middle, most half baked car drivers will know what a car is...

Plus people like to show off their vehicles online via threads so no surprises there....

[TurboHatchback]

This is my new car:



Looks exactly like all the other diesel A6s on the road but packs a 350hp V8 . With the SE suspension and smaller wheels I think it looks very conservative but it makes dirty noises and goes rather well.

The other contender I was considering was the Skoda Superb 3.6 4x4 DSG. Not as fast as the Audi but still considerably faster than anyone would expect it to be.

[Atmospheric]

I like that.

[cptsideways]

TurboHatchback said:

This is my new car:



Looks exactly like all the other diesel A6s on the road but packs a 350hp V8 . With the SE suspension and smaller wheels I think it looks very conservative but it makes dirty noises and goes rather well.

The other contender I was considering was the Skoda Superb 3.6 4x4 DSG. Not as fast as the Audi but still considerably faster than anyone would expect it to be.

Needs a Tdi Badge

[wile7]

TurboHatchback said:

This is my new car:



Looks exactly like all the other diesel A6s on the road but packs a 350hp V8 . With the SE suspension and smaller wheels I think it looks very conservative but it makes dirty noises and goes rather well.

The other contender I was considering was the Skoda Superb 3.6 4x4 DSG. Not as fast as the Audi but still considerably faster than anyone would expect it to be.

Very nice choice. I looked at this in Avant guise....ended up with the 3.6 Superb outlined earlier in thread. It's on it's winter rims which make it more stealth looking although lowered stance gives a hint to what it can do and gives the game away a little. Been in and out of hospital after a prang in another car so looking forward to driving the thing soon

[Pixelpeep7r]

A big modern german saloon is not what i would call stealthy. everyone knows that there is nothing faster on the planet than a sales rep in an audi.

[Raddors]

TurboHatchback said:

This is my new car:



Looks exactly like all the other diesel A6s on the road but packs a 350hp V8 . With the SE suspension and smaller wheels I think it looks very conservative but it makes dirty noises and goes rather well.

The other contender I was considering was the Skoda Superb 3.6 4x4 DSG. Not as fast as the Audi but still considerably faster than anyone would expect it to be.

That's tremendous! Hit the "stealth" nail on the head there.