What DD from 1995?
Discussion
Right, we've done 1990, and 2000. But that's missing a lot of nice metal from right in the middle of that great car decade
I thought about the E34 M5, but it was getting a bit long in the tooth by then. And there was the RS2, but that would make the Mac F1 in the garage jealous for being faster to 30MPH
I'd also consider one of these if I didn't need much room. Plus it would save a few quid over the more luxurious standard 968 (what the hell was Porsche thinking back then, charging less for less?
)
But ultimately, it's got to be this - fast (333bhp V8), unassuming, practical and fun! Although I'd keep the stripes on, so you can probably ignore the unassuming part
Edit: Does this mean I've just created my first "What Car?..." thread? Damn it
I thought about the E34 M5, but it was getting a bit long in the tooth by then. And there was the RS2, but that would make the Mac F1 in the garage jealous for being faster to 30MPH
I'd also consider one of these if I didn't need much room. Plus it would save a few quid over the more luxurious standard 968 (what the hell was Porsche thinking back then, charging less for less?
)But ultimately, it's got to be this - fast (333bhp V8), unassuming, practical and fun! Although I'd keep the stripes on, so you can probably ignore the unassuming part
Edit: Does this mean I've just created my first "What Car?..." thread? Damn it
Edited by Leins on Wednesday 20th August 20:19
Mr Daytona said:
Shall we have this thread for every year since Mr Benz invented the car ? Lol.
furrywoolyhatuk said:
This is getting ridiculous.
Feel free folks to start any other type of threads that might be of interest to some of usI say well done to user White Goodman for repeatedly coming up with some decent thread ideas on here that actually get people talking about the different cars they like. And yes, while this is another one of a similar ilk that just splits the decade already bookmarked elsewhere, there were a hell of a lot of phenomenal cars only produced in the middle of the 90s. If they don't interest you, fair enough you know what to do
Edited by Leins on Wednesday 20th August 20:38
He makes a good point. 1990-2000 was my favourite decade for cars too and perhaps the one of biggest change? I don't think this style thread would work well prior to 1960, as certainly my knowledge of cars from this era is limited and I expect the same for the majority of PHers. To do every year would be silly but turn of the decade is interesting just from the point of view of seeing what progress has been made. Lots of great cars were made in between 1990 and 2000 but not in 1990 and 2000 themselves, so the thread is certainly a valid one.
For what it's worth, I like the Porsche 968 too (probably my favourite non-911 Porsche) but for me it would probably be between this:
and this:
(Twin Turbo manual obviously)
or this:
Was this the small turbo and opt out rear wing by this stage (more driveable stock but less tuneable)? I'll have one in Imperial Blue with the wing please.
and this:
The Cosworth is probably the more sensible choice but I'll take the Evo II in red thanks!
Also, if you'll permit me a weekend car, a Porsche 911 (993) RS please:
but if not available in 1995, I would be almost as happy with a standard Carrera 2.
For what it's worth, I like the Porsche 968 too (probably my favourite non-911 Porsche) but for me it would probably be between this:
and this:
(Twin Turbo manual obviously)
or this:
Was this the small turbo and opt out rear wing by this stage (more driveable stock but less tuneable)? I'll have one in Imperial Blue with the wing please.
and this:
The Cosworth is probably the more sensible choice but I'll take the Evo II in red thanks!
Also, if you'll permit me a weekend car, a Porsche 911 (993) RS please:
but if not available in 1995, I would be almost as happy with a standard Carrera 2.
Edited by white_goodman on Thursday 21st August 15:33
white_goodman said:
He makes a good point. 1990-2000 was my favourite decade for cars too and perhaps the one of biggest change? I don't think this style thread would work well prior to 1960, as certainly my knowledge of cars from this era is limited and I expect the same for the majority of PHers. To do every year would be silly but turn of the decade is interesting just from the point of view of seeing what progress has been made. Lots of great cars were made in between 1990 and 2000 but not in 1990 and 2000 themselves, so the thread is certainly a valid one.
For what it's worth, I like the Porsche 968 too (probably my favourite non-911 Porsche) but for me it would probably be between this:
I would be almost as happy with a standard Carrera 2.
There was a tale (myth?) I remember about the first small batch of RX-7s shipped into the UK, and when they were unloaded onto the dock there was mass panic as the handlers thought they'd all been damaged. It took someone from Mazda to point out that the roof "bubbles" were part of the designFor what it's worth, I like the Porsche 968 too (probably my favourite non-911 Porsche) but for me it would probably be between this:
I would be almost as happy with a standard Carrera 2.
And the wide-body 993 Carrera 'S' - best looking car of the decade? It probably is for me
How could I have forgot these two beauties?
At the time, I think I actually desired these two more than the other vehicles I mentioned earlier. My mum bought a new Cinquecento Sporting in 1995 and I remember drooling over the metallic blue turbo in the showroom. I would take one in yellow though but sadly I would only be able to bag a 16 valver in 1995 (although I believe it was the Integrale engine)! Or I could have a last of the line VR6 Storm in Dragon Green with cream leather interior (a surefire classic). I did own a 1994 mystic blue VR6 briefly in 2006. It was a very cool car but sadly my example wasn't a very good one! Would have loved to have experienced one from new but the Coupe looked better inside and out, had more power and was probably quicker, so I'll try one of those this time!
At the time, I think I actually desired these two more than the other vehicles I mentioned earlier. My mum bought a new Cinquecento Sporting in 1995 and I remember drooling over the metallic blue turbo in the showroom. I would take one in yellow though but sadly I would only be able to bag a 16 valver in 1995 (although I believe it was the Integrale engine)! Or I could have a last of the line VR6 Storm in Dragon Green with cream leather interior (a surefire classic). I did own a 1994 mystic blue VR6 briefly in 2006. It was a very cool car but sadly my example wasn't a very good one! Would have loved to have experienced one from new but the Coupe looked better inside and out, had more power and was probably quicker, so I'll try one of those this time!
mrf said:
Fiat Coupe Turbo (still fancy one
Same here, came close a couple years ago but bough another Saab, then came even closer last year..... but got another Saab! Can't get away from the brand! Some lovely ones over on fccuk.orgPorto Blue with beige leather & GT28RSR for me please
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