10 cars to own before you die?
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Not a definitive list to apply to everyone but what would be the top 10 cars that you would like to own before you die and why? I've tried to keep my choices aspirational but realistic to avoid disappointment!
1. Saab 9-5 Aero - hopefully my next car (if I can find a nice one) - fast, comfortable and discreet
2. Jeep Wrangler - wouldn't particularly want to do a long journey in one but a 4x4 for the winter and a convertible for the summer.
3. Jaguar - don't mind which one.
4. Evo VIII/IX - owned and enjoyed a WRX, just want to see what all the fuss is about!
5. Nissan 350Z - just always liked them.
6. E46 M3 or E39 M5 - each new iteration gets less appealing for me. These seem like the sweet spot between power and driver interaction.
7. V8 Mustang, Camaro or Challenger
8. L322 Range Rover - not that expensive now but the bork factor has always scared me off.
9. Lotus Elise - at least I have the engine in my Toyota Corolla!
10. Porsche 911 - probably a manual 991.
I would also like to own an Alfa of some description. Not sure which one (not a Mito or a Giulietta). I would have happily bought a 4C on looks alone without a test drive, if I'd had the money.
What are your 10 to own before you die?
1. Saab 9-5 Aero - hopefully my next car (if I can find a nice one) - fast, comfortable and discreet
2. Jeep Wrangler - wouldn't particularly want to do a long journey in one but a 4x4 for the winter and a convertible for the summer.
3. Jaguar - don't mind which one.
4. Evo VIII/IX - owned and enjoyed a WRX, just want to see what all the fuss is about!
5. Nissan 350Z - just always liked them.
6. E46 M3 or E39 M5 - each new iteration gets less appealing for me. These seem like the sweet spot between power and driver interaction.
7. V8 Mustang, Camaro or Challenger
8. L322 Range Rover - not that expensive now but the bork factor has always scared me off.
9. Lotus Elise - at least I have the engine in my Toyota Corolla!
10. Porsche 911 - probably a manual 991.
I would also like to own an Alfa of some description. Not sure which one (not a Mito or a Giulietta). I would have happily bought a 4C on looks alone without a test drive, if I'd had the money.
What are your 10 to own before you die?
RegMolehusband said:
Glaring omission - Caterham 7 - preferably 500 bhp/tonne +
I respect them and probably awesome on track (but I never take my cars on track) but not really my kind of thing and too impractical to justify owning (hence the Elise). Maybe one to drive before I die though!
my somewhat realistic picks are in no particular order...
Austin/Morris Mini Cooper S 1964-ish
Porsche 911 1964-1973
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
E46 M3 CSL
Ford Escort Mk1
C63 AMG
Renault Alpine A110
Ariel Atom
Cayman R or Spyder
Alfa Romeo Montreal to check both the muscle car and alfa romeo box
Austin/Morris Mini Cooper S 1964-ish
Porsche 911 1964-1973
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
E46 M3 CSL
Ford Escort Mk1
C63 AMG
Renault Alpine A110
Ariel Atom
Cayman R or Spyder
Alfa Romeo Montreal to check both the muscle car and alfa romeo box
Being realistic on what I could expect to afford, but in no order:
Porsche Cayman, not overly fussy on engine/spec, I was inches away from signing myself up for one, a house purchase stopped that!
A Caterham or similar style car (Westfield, Tiger etc)
Mitsubishi Evo V or VI, it's hard to find a good, unmolested example but I would love to try
Citroen DS3-Racing, a queer choice but I test drove one and liked it, I am just worried about the engines, maybe one day!
Ferrari F360, if there is any car on this list that I WILL own, this is the one.
Volvo 850 T5R, I have actually owned one of these, a manual estate in black, shouldn't have sold it, I want another!
TVR, a T350 or Tamora are the prime culprits, if any car on this would make me think twice about the F360... This is it!
BMW M5, an older model, the noise, the practicality, the engine and the bork factor - terrific!
Aston Martin Vantage, bork factor not with standing, I love these, especially in white, depreciate please, my man maths awaits!
Honda Civic Import, 5 door saloon FD2, I like my VTEC engines (have owned an S2000), what better, reasonable, modern way to enjoy it? SWMBO and the future kids can come too this time!
Porsche Cayman, not overly fussy on engine/spec, I was inches away from signing myself up for one, a house purchase stopped that!
A Caterham or similar style car (Westfield, Tiger etc)
Mitsubishi Evo V or VI, it's hard to find a good, unmolested example but I would love to try
Citroen DS3-Racing, a queer choice but I test drove one and liked it, I am just worried about the engines, maybe one day!
Ferrari F360, if there is any car on this list that I WILL own, this is the one.
Volvo 850 T5R, I have actually owned one of these, a manual estate in black, shouldn't have sold it, I want another!
TVR, a T350 or Tamora are the prime culprits, if any car on this would make me think twice about the F360... This is it!
BMW M5, an older model, the noise, the practicality, the engine and the bork factor - terrific!
Aston Martin Vantage, bork factor not with standing, I love these, especially in white, depreciate please, my man maths awaits!
Honda Civic Import, 5 door saloon FD2, I like my VTEC engines (have owned an S2000), what better, reasonable, modern way to enjoy it? SWMBO and the future kids can come too this time!
Impasse said:
Don't be unduly scared of these. They don't tend to go wrong and cost wise, maintenance is on par with a posh BMW/Audi.
Get it bought.
I think I'll have to wait a few years, I am afraid, children are on the horizon (I'm 26) and whilst I could afford the payments and up keep, it'd make life unduly difficult with the finance payments if a couple of kids appeared within the next 3-4 years, so I'll likely have to slope off to the lower end of my wish list and buy an older Evo or maybe even a Westfield/Tiger as a second car along side a more sensible day to day family choice, could be worse I suppose. BUT, one day, I shall! Get it bought.
It changes occasionally but..erm...something like this (in no particular order):-
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - not the quickest, I know, more of a sense of occasion IYSWIM.
Mercedes G Wagen - a later model diesel will do (but without the stupid-looking DRL LED lights).
Saab 99 Turbo - I have a history of Saabs and this one escaped me.
Porsche 911 (993) - But recreated by Singer in Los Angeles. Sorry, a little bit of 'beard and sandals' creeping in here.. (ps. yes, I know Singer only re-invent 964s but this is a dream list, remember!)
Lotus Carlton - 'The Guv'nor' in its day. For reasons I don't understand I quite like the technology collision of lumpen Vauxhall with Lotus finesse.
Citroen SM - a bit like the LC above but between Citroen and Maserati. Oh...and that shape!
Citroen DS Decapotable - ..because you just have to have this one.
Kassbohrer Pistenbully 600 - It would help me get to where I do my job in winter (and it's awesomely powerful, too!) Not practical on tarmac..and not a car...so does that discount it? Please allow!
Something by Caterham - ...so that I can find out what all the fuss is about. Also because it's 'raw'.
TVR - ... see Caterham above.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - not the quickest, I know, more of a sense of occasion IYSWIM.
Mercedes G Wagen - a later model diesel will do (but without the stupid-looking DRL LED lights).
Saab 99 Turbo - I have a history of Saabs and this one escaped me.
Porsche 911 (993) - But recreated by Singer in Los Angeles. Sorry, a little bit of 'beard and sandals' creeping in here.. (ps. yes, I know Singer only re-invent 964s but this is a dream list, remember!)
Lotus Carlton - 'The Guv'nor' in its day. For reasons I don't understand I quite like the technology collision of lumpen Vauxhall with Lotus finesse.
Citroen SM - a bit like the LC above but between Citroen and Maserati. Oh...and that shape!
Citroen DS Decapotable - ..because you just have to have this one.
Kassbohrer Pistenbully 600 - It would help me get to where I do my job in winter (and it's awesomely powerful, too!) Not practical on tarmac..and not a car...so does that discount it? Please allow!
Something by Caterham - ...so that I can find out what all the fuss is about. Also because it's 'raw'.
TVR - ... see Caterham above.
Not sure if have 10 can name have a few cars I want to own myself that are sort of realistic for myself if everything goes well which are as follows
E46 M3
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Landrover Defender
Subaru/Evo
Lotus Elise
I could probably buy an E46 M3 within the next 12 months but have never owned a RWD before and suspect I would end up in a hedge so may get something like a Z4 Coupe instead with a bit less power...
E46 M3
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Landrover Defender
Subaru/Evo
Lotus Elise
I could probably buy an E46 M3 within the next 12 months but have never owned a RWD before and suspect I would end up in a hedge so may get something like a Z4 Coupe instead with a bit less power...
I've tried to work through my list but I'd say as a 90s kid it's this:
1. Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
2. BMW M3 (CSL for bonus point)
3. Elise/Exige/VX220
4. Subaru Impreza STi/Mitsubishi Evo
5. Porsche 911
6. BMW M5/M6 (V10)
7. Classic Mini
8. Aston Martin DB9
9. Lamborghini Gallardo
10. TVR Cerbera
1. Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
2. BMW M3 (CSL for bonus point)
3. Elise/Exige/VX220
4. Subaru Impreza STi/Mitsubishi Evo
5. Porsche 911
6. BMW M5/M6 (V10)
7. Classic Mini
8. Aston Martin DB9
9. Lamborghini Gallardo
10. TVR Cerbera
Edited by sebhaque on Thursday 15th May 00:09
At the low-end, anything with a Honda VTEC engine in it. Or any speedy Lancia.
At the mid-range, a Lotus Elise S1, BMW M5, Honda NSX, or Porsche Cayman S.
At the high-end, any Lambo, Ferrari, Aston Vanquish, Veyron, Porsche CGT, or Nissan GTR.
The ones on the bucketlist that disappointed so far are 911 / 911T (bland and unexciting) and TVR Sagaris (smelt like an old canoe and broke down a lot).
At the mid-range, a Lotus Elise S1, BMW M5, Honda NSX, or Porsche Cayman S.
At the high-end, any Lambo, Ferrari, Aston Vanquish, Veyron, Porsche CGT, or Nissan GTR.
The ones on the bucketlist that disappointed so far are 911 / 911T (bland and unexciting) and TVR Sagaris (smelt like an old canoe and broke down a lot).
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