Which of the following cars would you rather have?
Discussion
Just a bit of fun......
1) Assume the "older" used cars are in mint condition, very low mileage and the finest example of their type in the UK.
2) Ignore any "money" or "investment potential" considerations, make your choice simply on which you would rather own and drive.
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico or Brand new pov spec BMW 3 series (Petrol)
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible or Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 or Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger") or Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E or Brand new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1 or Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new BMW M5 or Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible or Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i or Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S or New Ford Focus RS
1) Assume the "older" used cars are in mint condition, very low mileage and the finest example of their type in the UK.
2) Ignore any "money" or "investment potential" considerations, make your choice simply on which you would rather own and drive.
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico or Brand new pov spec BMW 3 series (Petrol)
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible or Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 or Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger") or Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E or Brand new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1 or Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new BMW M5 or Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible or Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i or Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S or New Ford Focus RS
A fairly even mix of old and new for me...
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5
e) Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5
e) Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
a) New pov spec BMW 3 series (Petrol)
b) New "F" type convertible
c) New Mazda MX5
d) New Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) New Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
g) New Jaguar XJ
h) Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra"
i) New Audi TT
j) New Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) New Ford Focus RS
Most of the old cars you've written i'd class as s
t, so it's not so much wanting the newer cars, than not-wanting the older ones.
b) New "F" type convertible
c) New Mazda MX5
d) New Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) New Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
g) New Jaguar XJ
h) Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra"
i) New Audi TT
j) New Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) New Ford Focus RS
Most of the old cars you've written i'd class as s
t, so it's not so much wanting the newer cars, than not-wanting the older ones. 
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger")
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S
I appear to have mainly gone for the older cars. But then modern cars are a bit dull to me..
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger")
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S
I appear to have mainly gone for the older cars. But then modern cars are a bit dull to me..
A) the mk1 Escort Mexico because I love the idea of driving one
B) the E-type as it's a classic beautiful shape and I'm not a fan of the F-type
C) the new mx5. Either brand new concept design thing they released this month or the current shape because the mx5 is appealing enough but the BBR (?) 200bhp tuning package really presses my buttons.
D) the DB5 with the caveat that I'd have to drive it first because I love the V8 vantage (but they can keep the random colour coding, such especially the "lips").
E) the Veyron but it's a close call. Only reason the Veyron wins is because, although I love the ferrari v12, I'd rather have a La Ferrari, or if that was unavailable, I'd be happy with a 599 GTB, HGTE, GTO or f12 to satisfy that itch for a glorious high revving modern Ferrari V12.
F) I have no real love for either but would choose the Astra if I was on pain of death.
G) another tough one. XJ6 because of the Sweeney, modern XJ because it's fabulous. I'd choose the modern XJ.
H) the 427 cobra replica - just look at it.
I) the new TT as I like it looks and it appeals to me on many levels, especially in equivalent R or RS format, and I don't like the TR6. Simples.
J) the XR4i - why? Because I owned one briefly and nostalgia is a powerful motive. Not only that, but I'd also spend a small fortune at the local body shop and reputed garage to fully convert it, running gear and all, to a 400bhp T4 turbo'd 3-door cosworth replica. And I'd thrash the pants of it every chance I got.
K) I like that shape capri but I like the mk2 focus RS more, so that's what I'd choose
Good idea for a thread btw. Really got me thinking and had to spend some time compiling that list, even goin as far as googling images of the various cars. Nice one
B) the E-type as it's a classic beautiful shape and I'm not a fan of the F-type
C) the new mx5. Either brand new concept design thing they released this month or the current shape because the mx5 is appealing enough but the BBR (?) 200bhp tuning package really presses my buttons.
D) the DB5 with the caveat that I'd have to drive it first because I love the V8 vantage (but they can keep the random colour coding, such especially the "lips").
E) the Veyron but it's a close call. Only reason the Veyron wins is because, although I love the ferrari v12, I'd rather have a La Ferrari, or if that was unavailable, I'd be happy with a 599 GTB, HGTE, GTO or f12 to satisfy that itch for a glorious high revving modern Ferrari V12.
F) I have no real love for either but would choose the Astra if I was on pain of death.
G) another tough one. XJ6 because of the Sweeney, modern XJ because it's fabulous. I'd choose the modern XJ.
H) the 427 cobra replica - just look at it.
I) the new TT as I like it looks and it appeals to me on many levels, especially in equivalent R or RS format, and I don't like the TR6. Simples.
J) the XR4i - why? Because I owned one briefly and nostalgia is a powerful motive. Not only that, but I'd also spend a small fortune at the local body shop and reputed garage to fully convert it, running gear and all, to a 400bhp T4 turbo'd 3-door cosworth replica. And I'd thrash the pants of it every chance I got.
K) I like that shape capri but I like the mk2 focus RS more, so that's what I'd choose
Good idea for a thread btw. Really got me thinking and had to spend some time compiling that list, even goin as far as googling images of the various cars. Nice one
Daniel1 said:
A) the mk1 Escort Mexico because I love the idea of driving one
B) the E-type as it's a classic beautiful shape and I'm not a fan of the F-type
C) the new mx5. Either brand new concept design thing they released this month or the current shape because the mx5 is appealing enough but the BBR (?) 200bhp tuning package really presses my buttons.
D) the DB5 with the caveat that I'd have to drive it first because I love the V8 vantage (but they can keep the random colour coding, such especially the "lips").
E) the Veyron but it's a close call. Only reason the Veyron wins is because, although I love the ferrari v12, I'd rather have a La Ferrari, or if that was unavailable, I'd be happy with a 599 GTB, HGTE, GTO or f12 to satisfy that itch for a glorious high revving modern Ferrari V12.
F) I have no real love for either but would choose the Astra if I was on pain of death.
G) another tough one. XJ6 because of the Sweeney, modern XJ because it's fabulous. I'd choose the modern XJ.
H) the 427 cobra replica - just look at it.
I) the new TT as I like it looks and it appeals to me on many levels, especially in equivalent R or RS format, and I don't like the TR6. Simples.
J) the XR4i - why? Because I owned one briefly and nostalgia is a powerful motive. Not only that, but I'd also spend a small fortune at the local body shop and reputed garage to fully convert it, running gear and all, to a 400bhp T4 turbo'd 3-door cosworth replica. And I'd thrash the pants of it every chance I got.
K) I like that shape capri but I like the mk2 focus RS more, so that's what I'd choose
Good idea for a thread btw. Really got me thinking and had to spend some time compiling that list, even goin as far as googling images of the various cars. Nice one
Interesting in depth reply thanks for that, and thanks to everyone else who have responded....Appreciated.B) the E-type as it's a classic beautiful shape and I'm not a fan of the F-type
C) the new mx5. Either brand new concept design thing they released this month or the current shape because the mx5 is appealing enough but the BBR (?) 200bhp tuning package really presses my buttons.
D) the DB5 with the caveat that I'd have to drive it first because I love the V8 vantage (but they can keep the random colour coding, such especially the "lips").
E) the Veyron but it's a close call. Only reason the Veyron wins is because, although I love the ferrari v12, I'd rather have a La Ferrari, or if that was unavailable, I'd be happy with a 599 GTB, HGTE, GTO or f12 to satisfy that itch for a glorious high revving modern Ferrari V12.
F) I have no real love for either but would choose the Astra if I was on pain of death.
G) another tough one. XJ6 because of the Sweeney, modern XJ because it's fabulous. I'd choose the modern XJ.
H) the 427 cobra replica - just look at it.
I) the new TT as I like it looks and it appeals to me on many levels, especially in equivalent R or RS format, and I don't like the TR6. Simples.
J) the XR4i - why? Because I owned one briefly and nostalgia is a powerful motive. Not only that, but I'd also spend a small fortune at the local body shop and reputed garage to fully convert it, running gear and all, to a 400bhp T4 turbo'd 3-door cosworth replica. And I'd thrash the pants of it every chance I got.
K) I like that shape capri but I like the mk2 focus RS more, so that's what I'd choose
Good idea for a thread btw. Really got me thinking and had to spend some time compiling that list, even goin as far as googling images of the various cars. Nice one
I threw in the Capri because I had one from new in 1978 and wish I'd have kept it.
Out of all those cars my dream car would be the Gardner Douglas.
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) Brand new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) New Ford Focus RS
Mostly the new ones for me, I'm too young to have fond memories of the older models.
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico - easy
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3
d) Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
A real mix of old and new for me.
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3
d) Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Bugatti Veyron
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
A real mix of old and new for me.
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
b) Brand new "F" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico or Brand new pov spec BMW 3 series (Petrol)
A pov spec 3 is so dull but a Mexico is hardly worth getting excited about, Ignoring the top spec cars (twin cam or RS1600), can I have an RS2000 instead?
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible or Brand new "F" type convertible
Too close to call!
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 or Brand new Mazda MX5
Spitfire
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger") or Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
DB5 but not in silver as thats so cliched!
e) Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron
Neither, cant see the appeal in either car to be honest!
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E or Brand new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
Cortina.
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1 or Brand new Jaguar XJ
Depends on my mood!
h) Brand new BMW M5 or Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
Neither!
i) 1972 TR6 convertible or Brand new Audi TT
TR6 please, proper car.
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i or Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
XR4i, would actually prefer an XR4X4 in truth....
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S or New Ford Focus RS
Capri
A pov spec 3 is so dull but a Mexico is hardly worth getting excited about, Ignoring the top spec cars (twin cam or RS1600), can I have an RS2000 instead?
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible or Brand new "F" type convertible
Too close to call!
c) 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 or Brand new Mazda MX5
Spitfire
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger") or Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
DB5 but not in silver as thats so cliched!
e) Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron
Neither, cant see the appeal in either car to be honest!
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E or Brand new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 (petrol)
Cortina.
g) 1969 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Mk1 or Brand new Jaguar XJ
Depends on my mood!
h) Brand new BMW M5 or Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
Neither!
i) 1972 TR6 convertible or Brand new Audi TT
TR6 please, proper car.
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i or Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
XR4i, would actually prefer an XR4X4 in truth....
k) 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S or New Ford Focus RS
Capri
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b) 1961 3.8 Jaguar "E" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Aston Martin DB5 (as seen in "Goldfinger")
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new Gardner Douglas 427 "Cobra" with GM LS7 V8
i) 1972 TR6 convertible
j) Brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0
k) Ford Capri 3.0S (Although I would px it for 2.8i or RS2000)
a) 1970 Ford Escort Mk 1 Mexico
b)Brand new "F" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new BMW M5
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
Whens the delivery?
b)Brand new "F" type convertible
c) Brand new Mazda MX5
d) Brand new Aston Martin V8 coupe
e) Ferrari Enzo
f) 1968 Ford Cortina 1600E
g) Brand new Jaguar XJ
h) Brand new BMW M5
i) Brand new Audi TT
j) 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i
k) New Ford Focus RS
Whens the delivery?
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