what's your money-no-object dream car?

[Buster]

Tavarish just posted this. It's interesting because he claims that he wouldn't take a pagani or something over the DBS. I'm not sure on that, but I get his point. If someone handed me a Pagani, I would probably sell it, and buy something that I can actually use. So what's yours?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT6HOa5ErVc

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I have two.

TVR Sagaris

Original road going McLaren F1 (not a long tail or racecar).

[adam c]

Pagani is definitely my dream car

[03ozwhip]

69 camaro SS 6 speed street car with up to date tech in all parts of the car

[88CRX]

F40.
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NSX. Maybe slight less unachievable
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[flipstah]

Purple Diablo or a 959

[msommers]

This thing gets me stoked every time I see it:

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[nismodrifter]

F40

[spikerS]

https://simonfurlonger.co.uk/cars/enlarge/157355483615159.jpg

Lamborghini Countache 25th anniversary edition

-- OR--

Aston Martin DBS Superleggerra

https://img.sm360.ca/images/article/dilawri-group-of-companies/66253//fdb-b1568758130113.jpg

[gmc72]

F40


F40.
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This, but in red.

[rage2]

There’s only one that interests me.


https://youtu.be/8js55jE2da0

[90_Shelby]

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Or

A Porsche 911 Turbo S to drive daily.

Not too rare or special so you could drive it everyday and not care too much about abusing it or racking up the miles.

[max_boost]

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Hmmm....I’m thinking LFA

[ThePenIsMightier]

I think a Ferrari F12 in Verde Scuro would tick a lot of boxes, for me.

[Buster]

I think a Ferrari F12 in Verde Scuro would tick a lot of boxes, for me.

Correct answer.

I'd go either red or Tour De France blue.

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[ThePenIsMightier]

Correct answer.

I'd go either red or Tour De France blue.

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And, they've depreciated like an FF or GTC-4-LUSSO which is unfair. These are Pininfarina gold with a honking V12 that will soon be much more sought after.
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~$250k and approaching appreciation? Fuck, I might just need to make this happen.

Edit - I feel the F40, believe me. Because in many ways that's an earlier FXX that's somehow street legal, and I love that. It's just that I want more than zero street comforts in something I'm not just going to trailer to a track. It's truly a high water mark in Ferrari development; but... It's got to be shaking the fillings out of your teeth. Still a brilliant fusion of art and technology.

[Buster]

Hard to get an f12 for 250. Maybe an early one with lots of miles.

[E36M3]

Carrera GT

[BavarianBeast]

Zonda HP Barchetta

But realistically it will be a Huayra BC

F12 would have to be TDF.

[bjstare]

Lexus LFA, Carrera GT, Maclaren F1.

If we’re allowed to sell, then def Maclaren. Own it to see what it’s like, then sell to buy whatever else I want.

[Darkane]

I’ve always loved the Porsche 918.

812 superfast
LFA

[ercchry]

Carrera GT

Hrm... if after all these years it’s still the same answer it’s making me second guess my answer :rofl:

But I still think it’s gotta be a Singer... just such a great blend of new and old, some real thought and craftsmanship put into them

[jutes]

Cars are boring.

This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32869/this-man-owns-the-worlds-most-advanced-private-air-force-after-buying-46-f-a-18-hornets

https://www.thedrive.com/content/2020/04/DONKIRLIN.jpg?quality=85&width=1440&quality=70

[killramos]

I really like the previous gen DBS as well, new one really isn’t quite right. That or an SLS black series.

M4 GTS or M3 GTS could also be fun.

[rage2]

I thought this was a money was no object thread? You guys are choosing cars that I’d buy for my butler.

[killramos]

I thought this was a money was no object thread? You guys are choosing cars that I’d buy for my butler.

I’m a simple man with simple tastes.

I have near no interest in owning a hyper car.

[tonytiger55]

Honda bloody CRV. If I could find one that was not so dam over priced right now.
No.

Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
Mercedes Cosworth 190E
F40
Datsun 240Z

1970s Toyota Celica
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Toyota 2000GT
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Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS (1973)
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[Buster]

Cars are boring.

This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32869/this-man-owns-the-worlds-most-advanced-private-air-force-after-buying-46-f-a-18-hornets

https://www.thedrive.com/content/2020/04/DONKIRLIN.jpg?quality=85&width=1440&quality=70

It's not the purchase price that kills you, it's the maintenance.

[bjstare]

It's not the purchase price that kills you, it's the maintenance.

Not to worry, they came with a billion dollars worth of spare parts, according to the article.

[Shlade]

All 3 gens of Ford GT's.

[A790]

911 Turbo S.

[tha_bandit]

F40, CLK GTR, Singer-Williams 911

[beyond_ban]

F40, CLK GTR, Singer-Williams 911

911 GT1 with the 993 lights, the absolute unicorn with only like 2 built. Love the CLK GTR as well...

I have heard you haven't experience anything until you've ridden in or driven a Koenigsegg, so i would gladly take a ONE:1

I also love Ferrari and an Enzo has always been the dream, but something with a V12 and 3 pedals would be great so i guess i will just do a 180 and grab a 250 GTO.

[vengie]

599 GTO
Carrera GT
Ferrari F50
Z3m coupe

Pretty much need to be epicwin_f50 on Instagram.

[A790]

A Z3 or Z4 clownshoe would be pretty sweet too.

[bjstare]

911 Turbo S.

This is like having the opportunity to eat at any restaraunt in the world for free, and choosing The Keg.

[A790]

This is like having the opportunity to eat at any restaraunt in the world for free, and choosing The Keg.

lol no way. I live in Calgary. I have a single car garage with a single car in it. I need that car to be a reliable year-round DD.

911 Turbo S FTW.

Also, ask for the Keg-o-Mega next time you go to The Keg. 24 oz prime rib.

[arcticcat522]

All 3 gens of Ford GT's.

Yep

[Buster]

This is like having the opportunity to eat at any restaraunt in the world for free, and choosing The Keg.

Whether people pull down a poster off their wall or actually discuss something attainable is part of the conversation.

I love F40s, but I don't have much interest in one. What am I going to do with an F40? I want a driver's car. But that's just me.

[benyl]

I must be getting old.

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

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[01RedDX]

.

[C4S]

959 + a Porsche classic tech.

[Sentry]

Old racecars. I have a big big list but a Porsche 917 would have to do if it'd have to be just one.

Also I'd own mint versions of cars Ive owned in the past and loved like my M5.

[jutes]

It's not the purchase price that kills you, it's the maintenance.

Jets are easier to work on than cars. There are tones of ex-mil guys around to keep them flying.

[danno]

gotta be a f40 or f50. just want some art to drive around.

[Tik-Tok]

If money was no object, there's a dozen or so cars I'd have to drive first to see which one I enjoyed most to keep.

If that's not an option, probably that mustang look-a-like Equus bass 770

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[ExtraSlow]

Daily driving this would be the ultimate.
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[benyl]

Daily driving this would be the ultimate.
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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lincoln/town-coupe/2107078.html

[finboy]

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Or

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[ExtraSlow]

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lincoln/town-coupe/2107078.html

Yes, it's a surprisingly inexpensive dream I have. Just really doesn't fit my lifestyle.

[Buster]

Yes, it's a surprisingly inexpensive dream I have. Just really doesn't fit my lifestyle.

The clothes maketh the man.

[killramos]

The clothes maketh the man.

I thought that was Manners?

[ExtraSlow]

I'm fucked either way.

[The_Rural_Juror]

I'm fucked either way.

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[speedog]

Would have to be something unique like a '73 boat tail...

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[JustinL]

Porsche 918 spyder. There's lots of other cars I love, but if I have to actually live with a car I'd pick this one. Timeless looks, easy enough to drive that my family could enjoy it too, not going to depreciate, good build quality. I don't really want a race car for the street, Heim joints and stiff springs are fun on track, but really reduce the enjoyment on public roads.
https://www.hdwallpaper.nu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porsche_918_spyder-15-660x330.jpg

[speedog]

Porsche 918 spyder. There's lots of other cars I love, but if I have to actually live with a car I'd pick this one. Timeless looks, easy enough to drive that my family could enjoy it too, not going to depreciate, good build quality. I don't really want a race car for the street, Heim joints and stiff springs are fun on track, but really reduce the enjoyment on public roads.
https://www.hdwallpaper.nu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/porsche_918_spyder-15-660x330.jpg

Assuming family means more than your and your partner, where would would you put the other members of your family in that car so it could be enjoyed as a family? Or would it just be a case of who picks the longest straw for the passenger seat?

[The_Rural_Juror]

My favourite 4 seater.

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[JustinL]

Assuming family means more than your and your partner, where would would you put the other members of your family in that car so it could be enjoyed as a family? Or would it just be a case of who picks the longest straw for the passenger seat?

My wife isn't confident with a clutch pedal, so the pdk means she could take it out too.

[bjstare]

lol no way. I live in Calgary. I have a single car garage with a single car in it. I need that car to be a reliable year-round DD.

911 Turbo S FTW.

Also, ask for the Keg-o-Mega next time you go to The Keg. 24 oz prime rib.

Yeah I feel you. That’s 1000% the ideal attainable year round DD for where we live.

But if we’re talking money is no object, how about the Mercedes proof of concept car they did where they plopped the portal axles from the 4x4^2 into the offroady E450? Take that baby and swap in the E63s powertrain and interior. That would be my cost is no object year round DD I think.

[Buster]

I'm not driving a 911 Turbo around Calgary in the winter, either way.

[A790]

I'm not driving a 911 Turbo around Calgary in the winter, either way.

Oh, live a little.

[Buster]

Oh, live a little.

That would be: living in place that doesn't look like Hoth for 7 months of the year.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I want to change my answer.

Crown Vic with a 6 speed, 4.10s and real seats.

[A790]

That would be: living in place that doesn't look like Hoth for 7 months of the year.

The whole point of the 911 Turbo is its amazing AWD system that, when paired with some studs (and not just the handsome fella driving it in this case), it handles winter ez-pz.

[The_Rural_Juror]

The whole point of the 911 Turbo is its amazing AWD system that, when paired with some studs (and not just the handsome fella driving it in this case), it handles winter ez-pz.

Go home, dad.

[rage2]

The whole point of the 911 Turbo is its amazing AWD system that, when paired with some studs (and not just the handsome fella driving it in this case), it handles winter ez-pz.
Don’t even need studs. The rear weight biased gives an unbelievable amount of acceleration grip, and 50/50 under braking lots of braking grip too. If anything, studs would ruin cornering speeds when there’s a dry corner. That car was made for good performance winters.

[A790]

Go home, dad.

I will. In my Porsche.


Don’t even need studs. The rear weight biased gives an unbelievable amount of acceleration grip, and 50/50 under braking lots of braking grip too. If anything, studs would ruin cornering speeds when there’s a dry corner. That car was made for good performance winters.

See, Buster, already saving money with this winter-destroying studmachine. I know you're a Mercedes guy, so just think of the 911 as the perfect "EhMG".

[Buster]

I will. In my Porsche.



See, Buster, already saving money with this winter-destroying studmachine. I know you're a Mercedes guy, so just think of the 911 as the perfect "EhMG".

Hey, I'm not saying your choice is wrong. There are no wrong choices!

If driving your dream car in the winter is important to you, then fill your boots.

[A790]

Hey, I'm not saying your choice is wrong. There are no wrong choices!

If driving your dream car in the winter is important to you, then fill your boots.

I thought EhMG would have gotten something out of you. Disappointed.

[Buster]

I thought EhMG would have gotten something out of you. Disappointed.

I have no brand allegiances. That shit is for suckas.

[A790]

I have no brand allegiances. That shit is for suckas.

Nah, #shawcable FTW.

[Buster]

The only allegiance I have is to Coke.

Cuz pepsi is off-brand bullshit.

[ercchry]

The only allegiance I have is to Coke.

Cuz pepsi is off-brand bullshit.

Mmm... RC Cola

[vengie]

The only allegiance I have is to Coke.

Cuz pepsi is off-brand bullshit.

#beyondBuffett

[pheoxs]

Probably a Audi R8. There's definitely a lot more luxurious cars I want to drive one day but I really don't see myself as the person to roll around in a Koenigsegg or Mclaren. I'd be forever scared of it getting stolen or damaged or something ... I think a R8 is a nice balance between baller, performance, but not constantly worrying about it.

[msommers]

Watching GoldenEye right now and the Aston Martin DB5 sure is sexy.

[zipdoa]

Mercedes-Benz 190E Évolution 2

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1990_mercedes-benz_190e_2-5_evolution_ii_1574349308ff9f98764da3338452.jpg

[A2VR6]

T50

[dirtsniffer]

Daily driving this would be the ultimate.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2734276740180112

Close enough?

Personally, I'd take that Gordon murray car, the t50?

[you&me]

This is a really difficult question and there are so many variables -

Is it my one and only car (Audi RSQ8)?

Can I sell it and use the proceeds (Stirling Moss' 300SLR worth >US$100MM)?

Do I presume that if money is no object for one single car, then I have all the money I want for other cars as well and I'm basically just naming the most expensive car I'd buy (McLaren F1)?

Can I has 5 cars instead?

Wife's kid hauler - Lincoln Navigator (until the new Escalade lands)
Vaguely practical car for "dad duties" - Audi RSQ8
Bad ass "daily" driver - Ferrari 812 GTS
Nostalgic bedroom poster car - 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 w/ GT body
Crown Jewel - McLaren F1

Edit - damnit, I'd want a vintage car too (Ferrari 250SWB)... And maybe an F50 instead of the Diablo. But then, where can I slot in a Carrera GT? And then for a vintage car, maybe I want something even more striking, like a DB4GT Zagato. But if my main concern with the vintage car isn't performance, but rather, aching beauty, what about an Alfa Romeo T33 Stradale? :banghead:

[asp integra]

Either a Koenigsegg

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51xGDl4wOJL._AC_.jpg

or a Singer DLS

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/hBg8tQ4psfhpxpuRzdKaZAdBFMyHhK4J490UiFELThvwN-gZwWv2i_RSBX_DMaDEOQfkcX8u5Cj9Cgt-vWXs0ged4CTE3qfNPnRXn2ChLvrgVzr5JgvzBGxil8yKZjLmEk4

[rage2]

I think we should have a money is no object garage, and specifically for cars we would drive and not collect as an investment or what not.

[rx7boi]

Mine has got to be the Koenigsegg Agera RS.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fd/bb/07/fdbb07c5c3a6aef95fa75febe09bfb5e.jpg

[you&me]

I think we should have a money is no object garage, and specifically for cars we would drive and not collect as an investment or what not.

How big if a garage are we talking?

Let's hear it...

[ExtraSlow]

Yeah these have to be cars you'd drive and use regularly and not any kind of investment or museum.

E63 Estate is about as wild as my dreams go. I'm a boring guy. Actually, probably the E53 with the EQ boost would be better. Rage raves about it after all.

[dirtsniffer]

is this kinda like kiss marry kill for cars?

[cet]

koenigsegg regera

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[benyl]

Yeah these have to be cars you'd drive and use regularly and not any kind of investment or museum.

E63 Estate is about as wild as my dreams go. I'm a boring guy. Actually, probably the E53 with the EQ boost would be better. Rage raves about it after all.

This makes me want my wagon back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV6Gc7y48yI

[Buster]

This makes me want my wagon back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV6Gc7y48yI

look at how awesome that wagon looks and how gross that fake GT looks.

[bjstare]

look at how awesome that wagon looks and how gross that fake GT looks.

Hyperbole much? They’re both great, just one less great than the other.

[Nufy]

Cars are boring.

This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32869/this-man-owns-the-worlds-most-advanced-private-air-force-after-buying-46-f-a-18-hornets

https://www.thedrive.com/content/2020/04/DONKIRLIN.jpg?quality=85&width=1440&quality=70



Probably bought them way quicker than Canada does...

[90_Shelby]

I think we should have a money is no object garage, and specifically for cars we would drive and not collect as an investment or what not.


Yeah these have to be cars you'd drive and use regularly and not any kind of investment or museum.

E63 Estate is about as wild as my dreams go. I'm a boring guy. Actually, probably the E53 with the EQ boost would be better. Rage raves about it after all.

If this is the criteria, we'll just have a wall of Trackhawk's being posted. :angel:

[vengie]

Probably bought them way quicker than Canada does...

Lol not only that but he bought nearly double what the Canadian Gov did.

[98brg2d]

A few cars come to mind:

BMW e30 M3 evo with a dog box
Mitsubishi Evo 6.5 TME
LHD converted Subaru Impreza WRX STi 22B
Ford Escort Cosworth RS
MB C63 AMG Wagon
996 Porsche 911 Turbo S

and my current car, but with a 6 speed gear box with front and rear LSDs and a rebuilt engine - Legacy GT wagon, manual, with no sunroof. Sort of like Super Gramps but with an EJ255/7.

[A790]

A few cars come to mind:

BMW e30 M3 evo with a dog box
Mitsubishi Evo 6.5 TME
LHD converted Subaru Impreza WRX STi 22B
Ford Escort Cosworth RS
MB C63 AMG Wagon
996 Porsche 911 Turbo S

and my current car, but with a 6 speed gear box with front and rear LSDs and a rebuilt engine - Legacy GT wagon, manual, with no sunroof. Sort of like Super Gramps but with an EJ255/7.

Why 996? I've got a boner for a 997.2. I almost bought a 996 but I just couldn't get over a 15-year-old 500hp twin-turbo for a daily driver lol.

[98brg2d]

Why 996? I've got a boner for a 997.2. I almost bought a 996 but I just couldn't get over a 15-year-old 500hp twin-turbo for a daily driver lol.

I have always loved how they look, especially the face-lifted headlights (I know, blasphemy right?). I drove a 964 C2 and really didn't like it all that much, steering and brakes were far too heavy for how slow that car was. I figure any classic Porsches through the 993s aren't too much different (not having driven them) and I think 991s and newer look too large for the classic, more oval headlights. Plus Need For Speed Porsche Unleashed where the 996 GT1 car is the best car in the game. I played that game lots back in the day. 997s are fine looking, but 991s and 992s just look too big (992s especially with the much more arched body work on the rear quarter).

[A790]

I have always loved how they look, especially the face-lifted headlights (I know, blasphemy right?). I drove a 964 C2 and really didn't like it all that much, steering and brakes were far too heavy for how slow that car was. I figure any classic Porsches through the 993s aren't too much different (not having driven them) and I think 991s and newer look too large for the classic, more oval headlights. Plus Need For Speed Porsche Unleashed where the 996 GT1 car is the best car in the game. I played that game lots back in the day. 997s are fine looking, but 991s and 992s just look too big (992s especially with the much more arched body work on the rear quarter).

I feel you. I don't care about the headlights. I'd have bought it if I had more than a single-car garage lol.

[Buster]

yes, 997.2 is peak 911.

[beyond_ban]

yes, 997.2 is peak 911.

The 3RS with the 4.0 :drool: