The best car manufacturer?
Discussion
Here goes, If you could pick a fantasy garage, consisting of as many or few cars as you'd like, what would you choose? The catch here is they would all have to come from the same manufacturer, umbrella companies don't count, just the badge on the front.
I suppose I would have to go for Audi, an R8, Q7, RS4, and ur quattro would be a nice varied stable, or If we include bikes it would have to be BMW - Z4M, X5, M5, S1000RR, 2002 Turbo, and an E30 M3,
ok, maybe Porsche, 993 turbo, 911 RSR, Cayenne turbo, 968 CS, 956
My point I suppose is that there aren't many manufacturers that cover a broad spectrum of vehicle types, most seem to have a market niche, I think I would end up with one or two cars I actually wanted, and the rest I would be pretty ambivalent about. For instance, I would never buy a Q7, X5 or Cayenne out of choice, or even a Z4M, but would need to have something in that category.
Are there any marques which would tick all the boxes, provide practical transport, alongside a bit of luxury, a track car, a quick road car, something to get muddy in?
I suppose I would have to go for Audi, an R8, Q7, RS4, and ur quattro would be a nice varied stable, or If we include bikes it would have to be BMW - Z4M, X5, M5, S1000RR, 2002 Turbo, and an E30 M3,
ok, maybe Porsche, 993 turbo, 911 RSR, Cayenne turbo, 968 CS, 956
My point I suppose is that there aren't many manufacturers that cover a broad spectrum of vehicle types, most seem to have a market niche, I think I would end up with one or two cars I actually wanted, and the rest I would be pretty ambivalent about. For instance, I would never buy a Q7, X5 or Cayenne out of choice, or even a Z4M, but would need to have something in that category.
Are there any marques which would tick all the boxes, provide practical transport, alongside a bit of luxury, a track car, a quick road car, something to get muddy in?
Citroen...bear with me.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
Edited twice for the correct use of "bear/bare" had it right the first time.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
Edited twice for the correct use of "bear/bare" had it right the first time.
Edited by ArtVandelay on Saturday 26th June 18:49
ArtVandelay said:
Citroen...bare with me.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
Funnily enough, Citroen did cross my mind too - they did a group B BX, and a 4wd, twin engined 2CV for those days when you just have to drive across the Sahara, oh and the Xsara WRCTheir new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
Edited by ArtVandelay on Saturday 26th June 18:48
ArtVandelay said:
Citroen...bear with me.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
You know, that'd be a great garage to have, that's a really great collection of cars.Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
Alfa Romeo.
A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
robsco said:
Alfa Romeo.
A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
Big 4x4 for dogs/shooting/winter/towing is an essential one for me, though they did a 4x4 155 didn't they?A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
J500ANT said:
ArtVandelay said:
Citroen...bear with me.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
You know, that'd be a great garage to have, that's a really great collection of cars.Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
LD1Racing said:
robsco said:
Alfa Romeo.
A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
Big 4x4 for dogs/shooting/winter/towing is an essential one for me, though they did a 4x4 155 didn't they?A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
All Q4 versions of the 159 have the same setup too. Permanent AWD with rear bias.
LD1Racing said:
robsco said:
Alfa Romeo.
A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
Big 4x4 for dogs/shooting/winter/towing is an essential one for me, though they did a 4x4 155 didn't they?A 156 GTA Sportwagon as the family bus first and foremost. Want a spot of luxury? Lets go for a late 166. A car for driving round the shops, a Mito Cloverleaf would fit the bill perfectly. A gentle cruise in the sunshine, let's take the Duetto Spider. If I fancied chucking a vehicle round a twisty B-road, could anything be as fun or chuckable as a Sud? And, when i wanted something really mad and completely impractical, an 8C Competitizione or a Tip 33 Stradale would be lovely
+2 on alfa for me. Full spec 159, MiTo 1.4T and 8C please.
LongLiveTazio said:
Mercedes have a fantastic range nowadays I think. Contrast to 5 years ago and it's so much better.
I'm sure I couldn't name one car in the current Mercedes lineup, they are all silver and all look the same, just some are slightly bigger than others. One brand I'm afraid I really can't get excited about.whoami said:
J500ANT said:
ArtVandelay said:
Citroen...bear with me.
Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
You know, that'd be a great garage to have, that's a really great collection of cars.Their new GT Concept which they were on about producing.
C1 for town driving
DS for retro cool (and an SM, BX GTi etc)
If I have a dozen kids, the grand Picasso
C6 for my luxury car
An unusual choice I admit, but it's one of those manufacturers that have produced some strange metal, and are starting to do it again.
indeed.Off the top of my head, I'd plump for Porsche.
356 Speedster for summer days bimbling along Shropshire's country roads.
550 Spyder for historic track days
928GT4 as a Grand Tourer
959 as the supercar
Dauer 962 as the hypercar
993 as the daily drive
997 GT3 for normal track days
Cayenne <shudder> for occasional load lugging
LD1Racing said:
LongLiveTazio said:
Mercedes have a fantastic range nowadays I think. Contrast to 5 years ago and it's so much better.
I'm sure I couldn't name one car in the current Mercedes lineup, they are all silver and all look the same, just some are slightly bigger than others. One brand I'm afraid I really can't get excited about.Coupe : SLS
Supercar : CLK GTR
Racecar : Sauber Mercedes C9
Off roader : ML63 AMG
Practical estate : E63 AMG Estate
Classic : 300SL
Classic trackcar : 300SLR
Classic race car : W196
I think I'd be pretty happy with that for a garage.
If you think Merc's are not exciting, try one at Brooklands sometime.
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedking...
SlipStream77 said:
LD1Racing said:
LongLiveTazio said:
Mercedes have a fantastic range nowadays I think. Contrast to 5 years ago and it's so much better.
I'm sure I couldn't name one car in the current Mercedes lineup, they are all silver and all look the same, just some are slightly bigger than others. One brand I'm afraid I really can't get excited about.Coupe : SLS
Supercar : CLK GTR
Racecar : Sauber Mercedes C9
Off roader : ML63 AMG
Practical estate : E63 AMG Estate
Classic : 300SL
Classic trackcar : 300SLR
Classic race car : W196
I think I'd be pretty happy with that for a garage.
If you think Merc's are not exciting, try one at Brooklands sometime.
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedking...
LD1Racing said:
SlipStream77 said:
LD1Racing said:
LongLiveTazio said:
Mercedes have a fantastic range nowadays I think. Contrast to 5 years ago and it's so much better.
I'm sure I couldn't name one car in the current Mercedes lineup, they are all silver and all look the same, just some are slightly bigger than others. One brand I'm afraid I really can't get excited about.Coupe : SLS
Supercar : CLK GTR
Racecar : Sauber Mercedes C9
Off roader : ML63 AMG
Practical estate : E63 AMG Estate
Classic : 300SL
Classic trackcar : 300SLR
Classic race car : W196
I think I'd be pretty happy with that for a garage.
If you think Merc's are not exciting, try one at Brooklands sometime.
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedking...
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