So what car have you been obsessing about today??

[lowdrag]

Going back to the NSX, which would you rather have, a Ferrari 348TS or an NSX? I had the former and was lucky enough to try the demonstrator NSX at Donington back in 1992. On the first lap I was several seconds quicker than in the Ferrari, the gearchange like a knife through butter compared to the notchy 348; the handling all of a piece and not edgy, the whole car oozing integrity instead of a badly thought out and badly designed car. Servicing cost in the day were 300 compared to 1,500 for the 348. I could go on, but I think you'll get the drift.

I've never owned one, have often thought about it and regret never having done so, and I doubt I ever will now. But don't knock them; they are and were without doubt far superior than any similarly priced up-market car with a snob badge. It was in fact only the badge that put people off I think.

[carlove]

This is really yesterdays.
2012 Lexus GS

[Mr Roper]

carlove said:

This is really yesterdays.
2012 Lexus GS

Each to their own and all that but I think it's hideous.

[melvster]

i have tried quotes on a fiesta zetec s, too expensive and yes Jay they do rust.

[JayTee94]

I already know that era rust, as my sister had two Fiesta's. I have yet to try an insurance quote for me.

Regards the 1.25 that someone suggested, I have thought about those and I know they are great engines but these look soo appealing at the moment.

[NotDave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280832214587?ssPageName=...



BIL is 20, just passed. And that, sharing with his father. (one uses it monday-friday for work, other uses it weekends for work/social life) is 800 a year

[vetrof]

Hopefully be moving back to Oz in the next year or two, so keep browsing Oz classifieds.

http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/buy_and_sell/f...



I had an HQ with 350 Chev back in the day.

Edited by vetrof on Friday 16th March 14:38

[Dave Hedgehog]

Mr Roper said:

carlove said:

This is really yesterdays.
2012 Lexus GS

Each to their own and all that but I think it's hideous.

i do worry that so many people lust after white goods

surely obsession is saved for the extreme/unique/beautiful ?


I want an RS4, I obsess over a Zonda.

[melvster]

This for me today.



E46 M3 saloon.

[JayTee94]

melvster said:

This for me today.



E46 M3 saloon.

A mate is saving up for one of those!

Lovely cars!

[aruck]

[BorkFactor]

melvster said:

This for me today.



E46 M3 saloon.

Stupid question - someone has made that from 2 cars themselves, haven't they?

Didn't think they made an E46 M3 saloon...

[NotDave]

Dave Hedgehog said:

i do worry that so many people lust after white goods

surely obsession is saved for the extreme/unique/beautiful ?


I want an RS4, I obsess over a Zonda.

surely it comes down to "Income" and "disposable cash" ?


someone looking at first cars, who's current steed is a BUS, can obsess about something costing 400 that will bring freedom and cost 2k a year insurance.

A company director for Red Bull, with a fleet of high end models from BMW/Audi/Merc is probably going to be lusting after considerably dearer stuff

[JayTee94]

BorkFactor said:

Stupid question - someone has made that from 2 cars themselves, haven't they?

Didn't think they made an E46 M3 saloon...

Good point. I didn't see that on small iPhone screen.

Still nice nonetheless.

[melvster]

BorkFactor said:

Stupid question - someone has made that from 2 cars themselves, haven't they?

Didn't think they made an E46 M3 saloon...

No they didn't, it is an E46 saloon with the E46 M3 engine, wheels etc..

[JayTee94]

Dave Hedgehog said:

i do worry that so many people lust after white goods

surely obsession is saved for the extreme/unique/beautiful ?


I want an RS4, I obsess over a Zonda.

I agree with NotDave.

It depends on a certain person.

Some people may worry about people that spend loads of money buying a Golf R/Polo GTI when they could have the (insert car name) or the same car/platform from a cheaper brand.

I am not saying you ate wrong buying them, but some variety is good. :

[wackojacko]

JayTee94 said:

BorkFactor said:

Stupid question - someone has made that from 2 cars themselves, haven't they?

Didn't think they made an E46 M3 saloon...

Good point. I didn't see that on small iPhone screen.

Still nice nonetheless.

Correct, The E46 was only built in Coupe and Convertible form from factory.

[KB_S1]

There is dream like obsession which is reserved for F50s, Zondas, McL F1 and SR-71 Blackbird ownership.
Then there is real world, possibly obtainable with some sacrifices which, for some will be in the 3k bracket, others 20k and so on.
Both can gnaw away at you just as hard.
I would say the just out of reach obsession is the most pervasive though.

[RESSE]

Mercedes-Benz SSK (specifically the one restored and owned by Ralph Lauren (Count Trossi body):







Factoid: The SSK was the last car designed for Mercedes-Benz by Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company.

[FloppyRaccoon]

Saw that in Paris over the summer. Very striking car, lovely.