Fantasy Cars

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

This thread got me thinking about fantasy cars.

What would you like to own (and have a reasonable chance of owning)?

For example, out of pure bad taste I have quite often fancied a Lamborghini Diablo. Probably not enjoy driving it if I did, but would like to try.

Quick check on Autotrader reveals the cheapest one currently for sale 2nd hand to be £40000 (lhd, never mind).

Do I have £40k floating round? Nope, but it if came to it then if I really wanted to I could probably rearrange the mortgage and add the extra over the next 10 years, costing me about £425 a month. Cars like that depreciation is fairly limited so long term costs are not that high, although servicing and insurance would probably add another £150 a month.

Basically not cheap but within reason, especially when you consider that a boring mid range 4 door saloon replaced every 3 years would cost you about £30k in depreciation over a decade, and with nothing to show for it.

All the best

Keith
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Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

I too fancy the Diablo purely because its brutal and not poofy like the Ferraris.
If i were to go out wearing sensible pants with my own hard earned to buy a fancy motor it would have to be a Mercedes diesel estate, lowered with a nice set of rims.

Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

I have always wanted a Dodge Viper, I think they're ace. I also like the Nissan Skylines, they are stunning cars. Not really too keen on Diablos, but I like the older Ferraris such as the F40 and the Testarossa Very Happy

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Will87 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Old muscle is the only way to go, in a car who needs corners?

tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

I think i would have a Lamborghini Murcielago. I would pick that over a Ferrari anyday.

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

Okay, based upon cars that are relatively attainable...

TVR Tuscan (starting at £20k on Autotrader)

Porsche 911 (start at next to nothing for an old one but, again £20k would pick up a nice one)

Mitsubishi Evo (only about £25k new)

Caterham 7 (or that style of car, for track days Twisted Evil

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Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Always have and always will be a huge lambo fan. Would I have a ferrari? Sure if it was free, or if allmost every other supercar was out of stock.

Would love to go for a Lambo Diablo, because as said they are animals.

definately would not go japanese. But If I was on a budget I would go with a porsche through and through. Obviously which would depend on my budget, but I would love one of these great german cars. Smile

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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

My dream car is one i built myself. Prob one based on ths lotus 7 so a caterham or robin hood type thing. They are easily do able, its jsut having time/space to do it.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Trouble with semi sensible cars for everyday use is that the depreciation will be hideous. Merc diesel or the Evo would halve their value in a few years.

Personally I would be tempted with the really silly toy for occasional use and then a cheap old car for everyday use. Spend £1k (and you can get a good car for that) and even 100% depreciation is less than the depreciation on a new car being driven out of the show room.

Tuscan, Viper Thumbs Up

. Might not be my choice but I would not say no.

Pity my really silly choice of a Bugatti EB110 could not be picked up for money I can conceive having, however much I saved.

All the best

Keith
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daz|n00by · The Internet Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

i have always loved the look the power and the sound of a Shelby Cobra, plus it would look really nice on my drive.
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Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

For a dream car that i'd have a chance of owning it'd have to be the TVR cereba which you can get for under 20k
But my out and out dream car is a jag XJ220 Cool

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I agree with the caterham style car.

My dad had a robin hood kit car, shit off a stick springs to mind.

I'd probably have a pagani zonda, but I do like the dodge viper on looks.

Gaz

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

What you mean like a mint Renault 5 GT Turbo? Very Happy

But if I was allowed any properly fast car possibly a Carerra, they look timeless.
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Vespa · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

shorty · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Karma :

Dodge Challenger (or maybe a charger for me) ain't no replacement for displacement!!

In a real fantasy world an original GT40 or AC (shelby) Cobra, but they are much too rare and much too expensive!!

Shorty

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

https://www.zpk.co.yu/istorija_files/1988_files/yugo_gvl_unleaded_fuel.jpg

One of these,

The Yugo 45 timeless classic! Cool

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

For a 'realistic' fantasy, an Ultima GTR.

The less realistic one would be in the vein of that had twin turbo'd bike engines with the possibility of up to 1000hp Smile

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A GT40 style car would definitely appeal, kit car or not.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

To be honest?

A lexus IS400. Black with sparkly alloys. All I want.

I wouldn't relaly want a supercar. As I'm a sh*te driver

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

i wud love a chyrsler pt cruiser gt, proper gangsta car Very Happy

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Mclaren F1

or a Ferrari ENZO
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

https://www.geocities.com/bgmcansh/supercars/40mercedesbenzclkgtr1998.jpg CLK

or

Jag e-type
https://www.vicarage-jaguar.com/e-type_4.jpg
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

scottiel · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

Too many to choose from in the supercar range, but value for money you can't beat a Holden V8, these things are family saloons, handle like ferrari's and piss on Skylines you can import one from OZ for about £40,000. The basic ones start at £18,000. Think they are going to start sell them in the UK but will be well restricted.

5.7litre V8 (sweet)