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Either a Goddess or a Donkey.
The Goddess
The Donkey (AKA Moke)
My neighbours had a DS when I was a kid, quirky, beautiful, and very Gallic, I've loved them ever since. I actually owned a Moke, and would like to again, it is such an unassuming fun little car.
The Goddess
The Donkey (AKA Moke)
My neighbours had a DS when I was a kid, quirky, beautiful, and very Gallic, I've loved them ever since. I actually owned a Moke, and would like to again, it is such an unassuming fun little car.
Not too much of a car guy...that being said:
I probably couldn't ever get one but the 1989 Batmobile is the car I want. It's the fucking Batmobile after all!
I probably couldn't ever get one but the 1989 Batmobile is the car I want. It's the fucking Batmobile after all!
I currently drive a '71 VW Van, which is simply the most fun vehical I've owned (The others were an '88 Plymouth K car, and an '89 Acura Legend).
I've always loved the older Mercedez 240/300 series diesels. I like the styling, they're comfortable...and short of military weapnory you just about can't kill them.
I've always loved the older Mercedez 240/300 series diesels. I like the styling, they're comfortable...and short of military weapnory you just about can't kill them.
A favourite cars thread on The Escapist? Never thought I'd see the day! Well I'll gladly join in!
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (although I like all versions of the car):
TVR Sagaris:
TVR Typhon/Tuscan R/T440R:
Toyota Supra:
Toyota 2000GT:
Lexus LFA:
Aston Martin One-77
Aston Martin DBS:
Koenigsegg Agera:
Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda:
Dodge Challenger:
I could go on for hours.
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (although I like all versions of the car):
TVR Sagaris:
TVR Typhon/Tuscan R/T440R:
Toyota Supra:
Toyota 2000GT:
Lexus LFA:
Aston Martin One-77
Aston Martin DBS:
Koenigsegg Agera:
Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda:
Dodge Challenger:
I could go on for hours.
Aright... I hate it when this conversation comes up, but I'll give you what my favorites are at this exact second. (they're gonna change as soon as this post is up, can't make up my goddamned mind XD)
Pretty much the best American turbo car out there.
Just can't stop lovin the square bodied GMs today, for some reason...
Whats not to like about the Z28 with the split front bumper?
And, of course, I need SOMETHING from modern times so that you guys don't think i'm stuck in the past.
If you liked those, then you'd love a continent to your east known as 'Europe'.BOOM headshot65 said:Any make, any model, any nationality, real or fiction.
Although for me I only like
1964 Chevy C-10
1969 Plymouth Road Runner
1970 Jeep Wagoneer
1957 Chevy Bel-Air
1972 Chevy Chevelle SS
The best muscle cars ever made, were probably made, by BMW.
BMW M5 E39
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KF0DVAWAdo
BMW M3 Coupe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YODPHqY7mM4
Those would probably be some of my favourite cars, other than that I'm a big sucker for hot hatches. Especially Volkswagen, Golf GTIs, the Lupo GTI, the current Golf R, but for super quick machines, you can't go past the Veyron really, probably the best car ever made.
Nah man, the European cars are good and all, but its plain, vulgar, unapologetic horsepower that makes the American Muscle great.Conza said:If you liked those, then you'd love a continent to your east known as 'Europe'.BOOM headshot65 said:Any make, any model, any nationality, real or fiction.
Although for me I only like
1964 Chevy C-10
1969 Plymouth Road Runner
1970 Jeep Wagoneer
1957 Chevy Bel-Air
1972 Chevy Chevelle SS
The best muscle cars ever made, were probably made, by BMW.
BMW M5 E39
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KF0DVAWAdo
BMW M3 Coupe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YODPHqY7mM4
Those would probably be some of my favourite cars, other than that I'm a big sucker for hot hatches. Especially Volkswagen, Golf GTIs, the Lupo GTI, the current Golf R, but for super quick machines, you can't go past the Veyron really, probably the best car ever made.
I feel this becoming a sub-plot, so I've snipped the OPs large post.Malyc said:
American cars are, and have always been, a good bang for your buck solution.
However, money being no factor, with some very very rare exceptions (see Cadallac CTS-V), European cars will go faster in a straight line and around corners, They have more power per litre, they are better built, more reliable, imo sexier (yes even the German ones), and overall, simply better performance cars.
I can't think of anything, aside from that one Cadallac, that'd really compare in terms of true performance, to a European car. Again, best muscle cars are German, specially, BMW.
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You seem to be ignoring the Corvette ZR1 fairly efficiently... 6.2 liters, 640 horsepower, with a price tag about $200000 cheaper than a comparable performance Euro car.Conza said:
As an example to prove my point, the BMW M6 ASR vs. The ZR1.
Now, to be honest, I'm not really sure if this was a fair match, as I can't find any specs on the ASR. It does hold out well from the low gears, but it looks like as soon as the Vette hits third, it's gone.
Now, as to you're opinion that they are better looking, that is completely subjective. I would honestly take most American cars over most German cars. I realize that some of them, the R8 in particular, look very good, but I've never been a fan of performance-luxury, which is why I'm not really impressed by the Cadillac either.
And as to your theory that European cars are faster in a straight line, I leave you this example of the ZR1s superiority.
I really wished you'd spoilered those videos, saves space.Malyc said:
Fairly efficiently?
The Ferrari 458 delivers 124.89 BHP per litre, that's "Fairly efficient" by modern standards, if we go back let's see... 103 BHP was fairly efficient in... Not today, but travelling backward in time... 1994, where the Ferrari F355 delivered 107 BHP per litre, ok so fairly efficient by the standards of 1994, that's only off compared to the 458, a modern super car, by 18 years, don't worry though, its bigger, so that'll make all the difference won't it?
Ok, so 640 BHP, 1515kgs is 421 BHP per tonne, 378.5 BHP per tonne isn't a match for that, it buys the Corvette a whole .1 seconds faster 0-60 time, bravo. And the Nurburgring? 5 seconds slower, despite the 458 covering more track*.
Price. Ferrari 458 starts at 174,000 pounds, the Corvette... I can't find one?
Also BMW M6, forget it, the current one is odd and a bad example of the breed, the next one might be better, but time will tell.
Oh, and as for your 'ZR-1 superiority' non-sense, If I wanted something that was built in a shed that would go fast in a straight line, I'd buy an Ariel Atom V8 its half a second quicker to 60 and all that for around 20-30 thousand pounds. I think that's claimed bang for your buck too.
I'll give you credit for trying, the ZR-1 isn't too bad, but its still a little bad, the US needs to come out of the 90s and into the 21st century, imagine if its engines were as efficient with 6.2 litres? 769 BHP? No one would care that they're made of pig iron, or have suspension from; actually the corvette must have decent suspension to get around the nurburgring at all, so, but my point is, bigger isn't going to win it 99% of the time, lighter, and less powerful carry the day, and that isn't going to change.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_N%C3%BCrburgring_Nordschleife_lap_times#The_Nordschleife
Hard to say, I do find myself drawn to the Maserati 3500 though. As far as newer cars go I think the Alfa Romeo Brera looks fantastic and I love how ridiculous the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento looks as well (admittedly it does look fairly similar to recent lamborhini cars). Pics in order
I love cars! I love motorbikes too, I drive one, too.
I love seeing what new technical awesomeness are they going to put in a car this time and I admire the beauty of perfect engines as well as fantastic looks of some body styles.
But ultimately, it turns out that no Ferrari, no Lamborghini and no Aston Martin can get me to fall in love with them. Because all I care for are these four cars:
There's something exquisite about this car. I've always been a fan of Porsches, but this model in particular has me drooling. There are better cars. There are prettier cars, faster cars, but I can't think of any car that would compare with this one in my eyes. To me, it is perfect.
I really don't know what makes me so hot for these two cars. I mean, other than the fact that they look absolutely badass. Look at them! They're like Clint Eastwood of cars. So manly and tough! I absolutely adore them.
It's so cute!
I love seeing what new technical awesomeness are they going to put in a car this time and I admire the beauty of perfect engines as well as fantastic looks of some body styles.
But ultimately, it turns out that no Ferrari, no Lamborghini and no Aston Martin can get me to fall in love with them. Because all I care for are these four cars: