Cars you love the look of but would never own.

[tyranical]

For example, I know people will be like OMGWTFBBQ at this but, I love the look of the Corsa VXR i think its exactly how a hot hatch should look.

The fact it melts number 4 pistons and various other serious mechanical issues means i'll never own one, but i admire any I see.

[Shaw Tarse]

I've thought about this before, so Nissan Figaro?

[PlainSpain]

I think the 2001-2005 Audi A4 is a good, clean design especially the saloon IMO. Understated and really good-looking, before that goatee grille and bling LED nonsense. But why won't i own one? One word - Handling.

[ehonda]

Nissan Cube.

[ironictwist]

I dont think I can ever bring myself to owning an old Merc SEL/SEC...Despite how much I bang on about them.

[Choppers]

A lot of Alfa Romeo's (prepares to be flamed)

[Mr Gear]

ehonda said:

Nissan Cube.

^This

Great looking car, but woeful economy and auto-only rule it out for me.

[Cledus Snow]

BMW 850 or Porsche 928 for me.

[Pet Troll]

Veyron - Awesome looking car. I will never own one though, because I will never be able to afford one.


..... I've not got the hang of this have I?

[Celt]

Volvo c30. Nice looking car but don't think il be parting with cash for one. Will change my mind if the put the Volvo 5 pot in it.

[sebbyr]

Mr Gear said:

ehonda said:

Nissan Cube.

^This

Great looking car, but woeful economy and auto-only rule it out for me.

^This

[Liquid Knight]

71 "Boat tail" Riviera.

Handles like a boat and needs a tanker to fill it as well and you can't find a decent one that hasn't been blinged or costs a foretune.

[5678]

Choppers said:

A lot of Alfa Romeo's (prepares to be flamed)

I'm with you there Choppers. I really like some Alfa Romero models both past and present. Don't think I could ever buy one though.

[aizvara]

I'd agree with the 850. Love the look of them, but too scary to actually pay for.

If we're Veyron-ing it and opening up the thread to a million beautiful but rare/expensive cars:



The Alvis TC 108 Super Coupe with coachwork by Graber. Design-wise, it is my idea of motoring perfection. Its scarcity, age, required expenditure and subsequent care put it well outside my reach though.

[Mr Gear]

Actually, another one from me is the Karmann Ghia. I could go and buy one tomorrow, but I certainly couldn't live with it on a daily basis.

[pilchardthecat]

[shirt]

aizvara said:

I'd agree with the 850. Love the look of them, but too scary to actually pay for.

If we're Veyron-ing it and opening up the thread to a million beautiful but rare/expensive cars:



The Alvis TC 108 Super Coupe with coachwork by Graber. It is my idea of motoring perfection. Its scarcity, age, required expenditure and subsequent care put it well outside my reach though.

the alvis doesn't count. if you had the cash spare, you'd buy it. we're talking would, not could. stunning car btwm its sad i know the website and dealer you've lifted it from [been for sale aaaages].

+1 on the 8 series. they're on the bargain/rust bucket knife edge which is a precarious route to take.

[nonuts]

I think it's an 8 series for me too, this one would do:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1121452.htm

[Justayellowbadge]

Great call on the Riviera.

Would in the states though..

For me, the original Audi TT.

I think the early coupe with baseball interior is a fabulous design.

Shame the driving experience is nowhere near.

[lescombes]

Jowett Javelin for me......plz....

The flat four 1486 cc water-cooled and had an aluminium block and wet cylinder liners. Two Zenith carburettors were fitted and PA and PB versions had hydraulic tappets. The radiator was behind the engine. A four-speed gearbox with column change
Brilliant engineering....