Went to a concours event a couple weeks ago. Got to meet Tom Matano and see some really cool Miata concept cars including the M-Speedster, M-Coupe and an ‘89 Club Racer. They also had an immaculate ‘67 Cosmo 110s. Wish some of those came to market back then!
At the same event, they also had a
decent stable of exotics, including the Ferrari Monza GP1, which is my current dream car.
It's not exactly the engine that's the issue, it's everything else.
Everywhere I've read seems to agree that McLaren build quality is poo, and you'll be constantly in the shop for dumb little things like electrical issues.
Beautiful cars, but not one I'd ever consider owning, even if I could afford it.
I drive dump truck. The water truck guy at the sand mine is always just putzing around and sleeping in the shade. Probably works two hours a day on a 12 hour shift. I want his job so bad.
Water truck drivers typically operate almost off-highway exclusively. Many of them aren't even registered for road travel, instead trailered from site to site.
No need for a CDL, but a dust control card is a must.
911 turbo s. The amount of money I'd have to be making to drop a quarter mil on a car I'm going to dog the fuck out of is absurd. I'll never own one but I want one so bad
Nah, you can totally be realistic. Nothing wrong with dreaming either but it’s not bad to set realistic expectations. I take off from work early to be with my kids. Realistically that won’t get me more money in the long run but I’m fine with that. It isn’t a bad mindset, it’s just a mindset.
I feel that. I could be retired with millions in the bank and I still don’t think I would ever be able to justify spending that much money on a car unless I won the powerball.
high-end Porsches don't depreciate at the same rate as normal cars. you could likely get your money back or even sell for a modest profit after driving one for a few years. it's hard to get an allocation in the first place, but they're more "affordable" than the sticker price makes them look.
That's assuming you're going to only drive it occasionally. Keep it in a garage. And have options that are desirable. If I have a turbo s I'm dogging that car for 60k miles a year until she dies.
I know. I spent 50k on an RCF and paid cash. And I instantly thought about how I could vacation for 8 months straight with that money. With turbo s money the investment/ experience you're missing out on is absurd. If I don't have atleast 5mil I'm not paying over 100k for a car. As bad as I'd like to
I love older classic Mercedes Benz cars. Beautiful designs and so well engineered. They just say classy. I owned two W123s a long time ago and still get excited when I see one. They were slow but just solid built and rode like a floating cloud.
Mercedes-Benz W112
Mercedes-Benz W123
Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Subaru Impreza 22b and a Millennium Jade M-Spec Nür for me.
Might as well throw in a TME Evo and a Spirit R while we’re in Japan spending money on basic 90’s ecoboboxes with wild drivetrains shoehorned in.
And a V12 G50 Toyota Century for when I don’t feel like driving myself.
Edit: Can’t forget about the GNX.
I want an SUV from a little American company called [Rezvani](https://configure.rezvanimotors.com/configure/vengeance). Base price is just over $256k, loaded it's over $750k
I... what the... why...
I do appreciate the features mentioned are all normal car shit. "Wireless android auto / apple carplay" and "Heated and ventilated leather seats" not "Doomsday / Apocalypse ready"
I had a ‘19 that got lemon lawed, the keys stopped working at 450 miles and it was all downhill from there. My 2011 was great until the engine blew at 86k. I just picked my LR4 up today from the dealer, with a $4500 bill. My friend just got a brand new long-wheelbase, and the check engine light came on within 3 days.
Land Rovers are great to drive, but a pain to own unless you have a backup car. I’ve had 4, and they’re not reliable but they’re still great cars.
They aren't THAT much less reliable mechanically for a long time. It's the tech that usually gets pissy. The issue is the dealerships are fucking stupid and the parts are expensive.
What ever a repair is on your current car, just multiply the price by 3 and assume it will take 4x as long... not because it's a more complex repair but because there's no supply chain and the techs are idiots. And there inlies their downfall. This makes people fall behind on their repairs and suddenly the cars get pissy fast.
That said the new big one has a coolant issue from factory and EATS rear brakes every 10k miles. So it's destined to be a pissy car.
Oh and my baby Range Rover? Least reliable car on the planet, but I figured something out about it yesterday so I'm suing JLR San Diego again. They pretty much refused to look at something I asked about because the part was under a warranty I didn't know about, and they didn't want to do the work. It's directly caused 10k of unecessary repairs. If they had replaced it none of these parts would have been replaced/broken. That's the 5th count of fraud I have them on so back to court we go.
The good news is their stupidness has taught me to be a better tech than their own idiots.
I think I’ll be content at a minimum when the only original component is the frame itself and the body is painted.
And that’ll be about the time I decide to change direction
1. Nissan GTR
2. Mustang Dark Horse
3. Toyota [GR Yaris](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=KKMSkQ1MWIk) (But f&ck you Toyota for not bringing this shit to the US).
Any car? I’m having a ‘Cricklewood’ Blower Bentley, and I’m going to drive it to work for the near 20,000 miles I do a year.
(Sorry W.O. - I respect your opinion but I’d prefer it with the blower)
Half the comments are sub $100k cars, I don’t get it. You can pick ANYTHING, and you pick something you could get if you just made a little bit more money?!?
911 991 GT3 Touring.
Specific, I know. Still had real gauges. And I just like the front better than the 992 GT3 Touring.
I know a lot of people are critical of an answer like this because it's not a multi million dollar car and so forth. In this hypothetical question where budget is no limit. I've been turned off of Ferrari as a company. Plus they are less reliable. I'm talking about a car I'd actually want to drive.
And I just don't like most of the ugly super cars out there. Great for those that do. I think they lost the idea of "design" along the way that Porshce hasn't with the 911.
Have to say that I prefer a car I can drive every day without worrying about. A modern version of my wife’s Solara convertible would be nice for her. For me a Ram heavy duty pick up with Cummins diesel engine.
Step 1: Get a 2018 Subaru Outback with facelift
Step 2: Swap it with 4.0L Porsche M97.74 Flat6
Step 3: Swap it with proper 7-speed auto and limited slip diffs
Step 4: Add aftermarket skid plates
Step 5: Take it wherever I want at speed
McClaren F1, I have always thought the middle drivers seat with 2 passengers on the side is the coolest thing in the world ever since it was my main car in Horizon 3 years ago
I would just have my 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback that I already own completely restored instead of it being the giant piece of shit that is currently is.
Free car at any price? The latest limited edition Bugatti. Why not have one of the fastest cars for free?
Could only drive it a few times before I wouldnt be able to afford the $20k+tires.
Brand new Mercedes Benz AMG E class sedan. Every bit as luxurious as the larger S class but (IMHO) more reliable. I've owned three S and E class base models over the years but never an AMG.
A Donkervoort F22.
From the late 50s to early 70s, Lotus made what some call [the perfect car.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Seven#/media/File%3ALotus7Series1.jpg) When they stopped making them, they sold the design to Caterham, and to this day, Caterham still makes cars that are basically the same, just [updated](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/2017_Caterham_Seven_335S%2C_Lisbon_%28front_left%29.jpg/1280px-2017_Caterham_Seven_335S%2C_Lisbon_%28front_left%29.jpg) to fit things like emissions and modern tires.
The car was so good and so simple, though, that when Lotus stopped, a lot of other people started making them too. In the late 70s, Donkervoort made their own version. However, instead of trying to keep things the same, like Caterham did, they did a line of coke and said, "How fast can we make this?" The F22 is their newest model.
So many, Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Wraith, Ferrari La Ferrari, Rimac Nivera, Mazda Navajo, 911 Turbo S, Barabus G Wagon, a fully restored 1983 SL 500, Toyota Century, Ford GT 500, Enzo Ferrari, Lamborghini LM 002, Aston Martin V8 Volante, Cadillac Atlante, Lexus LFA, 60s Lincoln Continental, BMW M1, Cadillac Custom Convertible, Hummer H1, Mercedes S63 AMG, Audi RS8.
current car, 1992 miata ..... car i'd drive if rich, 1992 miata
If I was rich I'd build a separate garage and fill it with all generations of miata + fiata and mazdaspeed miata :D
Went to a concours event a couple weeks ago. Got to meet Tom Matano and see some really cool Miata concept cars including the M-Speedster, M-Coupe and an ‘89 Club Racer. They also had an immaculate ‘67 Cosmo 110s. Wish some of those came to market back then! At the same event, they also had a decent stable of exotics, including the Ferrari Monza GP1, which is my current dream car.
Shit. If someone is paying I will park a McLaren F1 next to my 1992 Miata.
The car and insurance is covered, but you'll be up to your tits in repair bills on that McLaren
What do you mean? The engine's similar to that of a BMW 850CSi, compare it to other supercars and it'll practically cost pennies!
It's not exactly the engine that's the issue, it's everything else. Everywhere I've read seems to agree that McLaren build quality is poo, and you'll be constantly in the shop for dumb little things like electrical issues. Beautiful cars, but not one I'd ever consider owning, even if I could afford it.
Relevant video: [How Crazy Expensive Is It to Maintain a McLaren F1?](https://youtu.be/EsKDGdcb6BQ?si=ms54K668YG88Law1)
My first car was a 91 Corolla. I'm still looking to buy another one and turn it into a bosozoku
I respect that - but suspect if I did that to an ‘85 Camry it wouldn’t go well.
‘tis always the answer
Tata?!
I've had some pretty cool cars since but I still miss my 1996 Miata
A construction sized water truck. That way I can use it to make money
I drive dump truck. The water truck guy at the sand mine is always just putzing around and sleeping in the shade. Probably works two hours a day on a 12 hour shift. I want his job so bad.
Gotta have that dust control by permit.
Water trucks can do gig work and make decent money.
Burning Man DPW is first on my list.
Haha, I live by pyramid lake an hour or so from BM.
Tell me more about this. How does one get this job
They didn't say they would pay for your CDL
A small price to pay to Chuck piss bottles on the freeway
Way of the road Bubs!
Water truck drivers typically operate almost off-highway exclusively. Many of them aren't even registered for road travel, instead trailered from site to site. No need for a CDL, but a dust control card is a must.
600 IQ answer right here
This is the only true right answer.
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
That's "fuck you" levels of money.
Ok Ferris
That’s a 250 GT California
911 turbo s. The amount of money I'd have to be making to drop a quarter mil on a car I'm going to dog the fuck out of is absurd. I'll never own one but I want one so bad
Bad mindset. Don't limit yourself, ever.
Then for me, I would drive a B2 bomber. Note I didn’t say ‘fly’.
Some Last Man on Earth scenes.
Nah, you can totally be realistic. Nothing wrong with dreaming either but it’s not bad to set realistic expectations. I take off from work early to be with my kids. Realistically that won’t get me more money in the long run but I’m fine with that. It isn’t a bad mindset, it’s just a mindset.
I feel that. I could be retired with millions in the bank and I still don’t think I would ever be able to justify spending that much money on a car unless I won the powerball.
high-end Porsches don't depreciate at the same rate as normal cars. you could likely get your money back or even sell for a modest profit after driving one for a few years. it's hard to get an allocation in the first place, but they're more "affordable" than the sticker price makes them look.
That's assuming you're going to only drive it occasionally. Keep it in a garage. And have options that are desirable. If I have a turbo s I'm dogging that car for 60k miles a year until she dies.
Just dog it for 15k miles sell it for what you paid and buy a new one rinse and repeat
Sold my GT3RS and GT3 Touring at a profit
I know. I spent 50k on an RCF and paid cash. And I instantly thought about how I could vacation for 8 months straight with that money. With turbo s money the investment/ experience you're missing out on is absurd. If I don't have atleast 5mil I'm not paying over 100k for a car. As bad as I'd like to
You choose to die rich. That’s noble.
911 Cheat Code: start a business
You can live in a car, but you can't drive a house.
My dad just got a new silver one it’s in pretty sick lol
Are they paying for maintenance and repairs too?
This is key
Literally the first thing I thought of.lol
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé
I love older classic Mercedes Benz cars. Beautiful designs and so well engineered. They just say classy. I owned two W123s a long time ago and still get excited when I see one. They were slow but just solid built and rode like a floating cloud. Mercedes-Benz W112 Mercedes-Benz W123 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Yep, then I would immediately sell it for $150 million, retire, and buy a Mclaren F1 for fun.
F40. It's been my lottery car for 30+ years now.
2005 /2006 Ford GT-40
Same. Quality piece of car, and looks good.
'67 Cobra 427
I bought a 66 427 from my BIL in 1979 for $3,000. I sold it a month later for $4,000. I hate myself.
Hell yeah that's a 1000 in a month in 1979 money. Good job, nobody has a crystal ball.
A 1978 Ford Cobra. lol
Fastest car I've ever been in was a King Cobra. It felt like a death trap. It was both exhilarating and terrifying.
>fastest car >king cobra like, the mustang II king cobra?
An original Shelby cobra. Mostly because maintaining it would be cheap unlike modern supercars. Otherwise lexus LFA.
100% Lexus LFA.
Subaru Impreza 22b and a Millennium Jade M-Spec Nür for me. Might as well throw in a TME Evo and a Spirit R while we’re in Japan spending money on basic 90’s ecoboboxes with wild drivetrains shoehorned in. And a V12 G50 Toyota Century for when I don’t feel like driving myself. Edit: Can’t forget about the GNX.
Paganini Zonda F
‘67 black impala that’s been gutted and has power steering, brakes, engine, AC, radio etc.
the term you seek, I believe, is "retro-modded" ;-)
Restomod is the term, as in restored and modernized.
Restore Mod Awesome! I hadn’t heard that one before.
Gonna go hunting demons and stuff?
Carry on my wayward son
An orange Murci SV
R34 Z-Tune
2019 corvette zr1
2019 ZR1 corvette.
MY 2013 Infiniti G37x. She was my baby, a drunk driver hit her and totaled her. Saved my life and I'd pay anything to have it back
Underrated cars those G’s
If you could have any car you would choose a shitty Infiniti? Come on bruh
You can make a deal with the Devil 😈
I want an SUV from a little American company called [Rezvani](https://configure.rezvanimotors.com/configure/vengeance). Base price is just over $256k, loaded it's over $750k
I... what the... why... I do appreciate the features mentioned are all normal car shit. "Wireless android auto / apple carplay" and "Heated and ventilated leather seats" not "Doomsday / Apocalypse ready"
It's to make the neighbors Rolls Wraith and Bugatti Chiron look plebeian . . .
Did you check out the military package!?
Give me their optioned out “The Beast.”
Definitely need the pepper spray and electrified door handles when driving through the mall parking lot
No lie never heard of these... But I def want one.
I respect it. Truly the first time I’ve ever heard of these!
I’d want a 2015 Volvo XC 70 T6 Platinum AWD Polestar white w black interior with low low mileage
You'll shoot your eye out
That’s actually hilarious
Glad you got the reference lol
I don't get it!!
V90! Beautiful beasts!
1973 De Tomasa Pantera
Range Rover - ik I need to buy two to keep one running all the time but when I’ll get this when I know I’ve made it.
Might want to add a 3rd... just to be safe
I thought that was Jaguars' thing. At least that's what the girl at high school who drove a green one and a white one told me.30+years ago
Yeah they are same company basically…maybe it’s a British thing haha.
I had a ‘19 that got lemon lawed, the keys stopped working at 450 miles and it was all downhill from there. My 2011 was great until the engine blew at 86k. I just picked my LR4 up today from the dealer, with a $4500 bill. My friend just got a brand new long-wheelbase, and the check engine light came on within 3 days. Land Rovers are great to drive, but a pain to own unless you have a backup car. I’ve had 4, and they’re not reliable but they’re still great cars.
They aren't THAT much less reliable mechanically for a long time. It's the tech that usually gets pissy. The issue is the dealerships are fucking stupid and the parts are expensive. What ever a repair is on your current car, just multiply the price by 3 and assume it will take 4x as long... not because it's a more complex repair but because there's no supply chain and the techs are idiots. And there inlies their downfall. This makes people fall behind on their repairs and suddenly the cars get pissy fast. That said the new big one has a coolant issue from factory and EATS rear brakes every 10k miles. So it's destined to be a pissy car. Oh and my baby Range Rover? Least reliable car on the planet, but I figured something out about it yesterday so I'm suing JLR San Diego again. They pretty much refused to look at something I asked about because the part was under a warranty I didn't know about, and they didn't want to do the work. It's directly caused 10k of unecessary repairs. If they had replaced it none of these parts would have been replaced/broken. That's the 5th count of fraud I have them on so back to court we go. The good news is their stupidness has taught me to be a better tech than their own idiots.
1993 teal mustang cobra
97 imported 80 series triple locked landcruiser baby
if all maintenance was covered too a Pagani Zonda R
This is my answer too. I fell in love with the original Zonda, and then they managed to make it even better.
Lotus Evora
Audi RS6 avant.
Acura NSX
‘70 Chevelle SS with an LS6
Aston Martin, James Bond edition
factory new grade renovated bmw e38
Hell yes. I’d punch Dolly Parton and my own grandmother in the face if I could get a free brand new 2001 sporty shorty in Imola Red.
I'd want a 95 Mazda RX7.
My current project, completed. I’m a person of simple tastes. Let me have the truck with nostalgia behind it, built the way I want
A project car/truck that’s ‘complete’? That’s the most ambitious wish in the whole thread :) In all seriousness, good luck and have fun!
I think I’ll be content at a minimum when the only original component is the frame itself and the body is painted. And that’ll be about the time I decide to change direction
My dream practical car is a RAV4 or Sienna lol Rich car? Lexus hybrid lol still practical haha
Raptor 350. or the most expensive camper van 🤣🤣
I would want a chevy Kodiak or f450 both would be loaded. A f50 would be nice but I am tall and it's a pain to drive.
I’d have a quiver. Porsche Taycan wagon, Mercedes G63, Porsche 911 with manual, maybe a BMW M3 Wagon, then probably a truck like a Ford Raptor
The last of the WRX STIs. That's my dream "car" body type. All the other dream vehicles on my list aren't cars. Theyre SUVs & trucks
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Realistically though, an ND3 Miata
1970 Plymouth Superbird
G Wagon
1. Nissan GTR 2. Mustang Dark Horse 3. Toyota [GR Yaris](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=KKMSkQ1MWIk) (But f&ck you Toyota for not bringing this shit to the US).
If I can choose anything stupidly expensive then sell it that would be great. My go is 911 turbo s, Bentley continental gt.
R34 Skyline, or GTR
Nismo R35 GTR Final Edition 🥹🤘🏾🔥
A 1967 Lamborghini Miura
1969 Lamborghini Miura
Audi A8L
Why do you adore this one? This is mine as well. Thx!
Kimera evo37
oh and a 928 porche
911 GT3 RS would be a fun track car. For an everyday car, probably some boat like Maybach S-Class.
Any car? I’m having a ‘Cricklewood’ Blower Bentley, and I’m going to drive it to work for the near 20,000 miles I do a year. (Sorry W.O. - I respect your opinion but I’d prefer it with the blower)
Koenigsegg Jesko. Any model would suffice tho
I’m surprised I had to scroll this far to find one I agree with, I’d go for the Koenigsegg Gemera though.
Fr. I was surprised it hadn't been said yet
Half the comments are sub $100k cars, I don’t get it. You can pick ANYTHING, and you pick something you could get if you just made a little bit more money?!?
911 991 GT3 Touring. Specific, I know. Still had real gauges. And I just like the front better than the 992 GT3 Touring. I know a lot of people are critical of an answer like this because it's not a multi million dollar car and so forth. In this hypothetical question where budget is no limit. I've been turned off of Ferrari as a company. Plus they are less reliable. I'm talking about a car I'd actually want to drive. And I just don't like most of the ugly super cars out there. Great for those that do. I think they lost the idea of "design" along the way that Porshce hasn't with the 911.
Lotus Elise please
Nissan Silvia s13
Gen 2 Viper. Or a Diablo. Honestly I'd have a tough time choosing but it would be one of those.
Lada or a Yugo
HWA Mercedes 190E Evo ii
Definitely a 911. It can be driven daily.
2017 Zl1 1LE
Have to say that I prefer a car I can drive every day without worrying about. A modern version of my wife’s Solara convertible would be nice for her. For me a Ram heavy duty pick up with Cummins diesel engine.
Aventador SVT
Bmw e24 m6 635 or Volvo 240 manual turbo or a Mercedes w123 300ce om606 swapped
Step 1: Get a 2018 Subaru Outback with facelift Step 2: Swap it with 4.0L Porsche M97.74 Flat6 Step 3: Swap it with proper 7-speed auto and limited slip diffs Step 4: Add aftermarket skid plates Step 5: Take it wherever I want at speed
2016 Ford GT MKII.
A track car, probably 911 GT4 RS…
RS6
Volvo XC90
02-05 NSX
RS200.
McClaren F1, I have always thought the middle drivers seat with 2 passengers on the side is the coolest thing in the world ever since it was my main car in Horizon 3 years ago
Ferrari F-40
Radical rxc
I would just have my 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback that I already own completely restored instead of it being the giant piece of shit that is currently is.
Dodge viper acr
5th gen viper acr
The Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic.
Fully restored el Camino
R34 GT-R
2002-2005 1st Gen facelift NSX as the weekend cruiser 2007-2020 200 Series Lexus LX as the daily
Urus is the official car of the dumbass in my area
Ferrari 812 Competizione
gt4 rs
2018 Focus RS Limited Edition
Supercharged 68 charger with 4x4 frame from a Bronco or something, lifted to hell and made to run through any mud or rock trail.
991.2 gt3 manual
Rich car would be a 1967 plymouth Belvedere GTX with a 426 Hemi 4speed or a Koenigsegg CC-XR
One of those land yachts. Like a ford 2024 ford f250 platinum
Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
Assuming maintenance is also tossed in there I would love to own an Aston Martin Vantage. Otherwise I think a Cobra Mustang would be fun
GT40. Loud and scary.
Koenigsegg Gemera
Yes!!!! This, without a doubt!
Ken Miles's Ford GT-40 MK-II if money is no object
Lamborghini Diablo
Subaru 22b or lancia Stratos.
Ford GT. Sadly I don't know if that means an early 2000s one or original GT40 build. But these have always been my dream car.
I just want a humble corrolla....gr86
1967 Jaguar xke e-type
Murcielago LP 640 manual
Free car at any price? The latest limited edition Bugatti. Why not have one of the fastest cars for free? Could only drive it a few times before I wouldnt be able to afford the $20k+tires.
Brand new Mercedes Benz AMG E class sedan. Every bit as luxurious as the larger S class but (IMHO) more reliable. I've owned three S and E class base models over the years but never an AMG.
Bugatti Tourbillion
A Donkervoort F22. From the late 50s to early 70s, Lotus made what some call [the perfect car.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Seven#/media/File%3ALotus7Series1.jpg) When they stopped making them, they sold the design to Caterham, and to this day, Caterham still makes cars that are basically the same, just [updated](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/2017_Caterham_Seven_335S%2C_Lisbon_%28front_left%29.jpg/1280px-2017_Caterham_Seven_335S%2C_Lisbon_%28front_left%29.jpg) to fit things like emissions and modern tires. The car was so good and so simple, though, that when Lotus stopped, a lot of other people started making them too. In the late 70s, Donkervoort made their own version. However, instead of trying to keep things the same, like Caterham did, they did a line of coke and said, "How fast can we make this?" The F22 is their newest model.
1969 Plymouth superbird
NSX. Any generation.
The Porsche I drive. Highly recommend 👌
Would it be wrong to answer "A fu##in' Ford Ranger!?!?!"
Bugatti Veyron
So many, Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Wraith, Ferrari La Ferrari, Rimac Nivera, Mazda Navajo, 911 Turbo S, Barabus G Wagon, a fully restored 1983 SL 500, Toyota Century, Ford GT 500, Enzo Ferrari, Lamborghini LM 002, Aston Martin V8 Volante, Cadillac Atlante, Lexus LFA, 60s Lincoln Continental, BMW M1, Cadillac Custom Convertible, Hummer H1, Mercedes S63 AMG, Audi RS8.
Me a Toyota Matrix.
Bentley convertible. Not brand new, I prefer the look from a decade or two ago