by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 01/17/2017 at 21:48
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 01/17/2017 at 21:48
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Today’s challenge is to find 4 or 5 cars for your dream garage. The constraining factor? None can be from luxury brands (including BMW and MB, Mini is allowed though.)
For me
1) Chevy Bolt.
Economical little hatchback for city driving. Regen braking is also fantastic for traffic and cities. Plus buying a brand new EV would buy me enough moral high ground credits to not have to constantly rant about my politics and charitable actions on FB.
2) Chevy blazer
Nice little truck for offloading, light towing, or just whatever truck stuff pops up. Mine probably wouldn’t have the lift pictured though.
3) Honda Civic
The main DD. Not even sure which engine or trans combo I’d get since I’ve only driven on configuration, but I do really like the new Civic.
4) Miata
I’m not a Miata fan boy, but I’m a big believer in the “slow car fast” philosophy. It would be this or a BR-Z. However I’ve never had a convertible so I’d give it a shot.
5) Mustang (1st gen if the pic get’s Kinja’d)
This would be the project car to, hopefully, completely restomod.
So Oppo. What would be in your reasonable 5 car dream garage?
"CB" (jrcb)
01/17/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 2
1) Some sort of Mustang. Bullitt, 302, GT, something like that.
2) Golf R or GTI as a reasonable commuter.
3) Flex with the Ecoboost. For being responsible.
4) VW Beetle (girlfriend likes them).
5) 2006 Subaru WRX STi in white with the gold rims.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
01/17/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 2
Ford GT40 MkII, original Mazda Cosmo, ‘63 Impala SS 409 convertible (stock, because heathens like to ruin those), Toyota 2000GT, and a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. All in perfect condition of course. Even my working class dream garage wouldn’t be cheap.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/17/2017 at 21:56, STARS: 3
4-5 Honda NSX?
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 21:57, STARS: 1
Shifty this one is. I’ll keep my eye on you >_>
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 0
Ah! I didn’t realize I left a loophole for Halo/super cars. I’ll allow it though.
"TheJWT" (thejwt)
01/17/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 0
First-gen NSX
Alfa Milano
Honda Beat
Straight-6 first-gen Camaro
1UZ-powered AE86
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 0
I’m curious about the straight 6 as to the V8. Weight?
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
01/17/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 3
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:04, STARS: 0
This is the most reasonable of the reasonable dream garages.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
01/17/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 1
1. Kia Stinger GT, daily driver
2. Tossup between Nissan President or Toyota Crown Athlete, JDM import
3. Nissan GT-R R34, again JDM import
4. Pontiac Solstice (I’m keeping Kristin, of course)
5. Tossup between Oldsmobile Aurora or an Oldsmobile Toronado (is Oldsmobile allowed?)
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
01/17/2017 at 22:07, STARS: 1
While I’m sure a Milano won’t be much right now, but I think Alfa is considered a luxury brand.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:09, STARS: 1
Wait. To be clear you mean this? Explain yourself!
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/17/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 2
Serious attempt
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 2
All cars shown in the color I’d choose
I like this year
This might be too expensive... but I wouldn’t change one thing on it.
& FTW SUBARU 360
"Vítor" (vitorcesar)
01/17/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
Wait, what’s the Jeep truck looking thing?
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
01/17/2017 at 22:19, STARS: 0
*checks to see if Oldsmobile is a luxury brand*
Yup, you’re good.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:20, STARS: 0
Nice! and after a google image search I learned about the Fiat Dino too!
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
01/17/2017 at 22:22, STARS: 0
1. Current Mazda 6 with a stick
2. 1st generation Honda CR-V with AWD and a stick, in either Nighthawk Black Pearl (to match #3) or Electron Blue Pearl
3. Keep my current 5th gen Prelude
4. GPW S2000
5. Imported JDM 4th gen Prelude (change to 5th gen Prelude Type S in 2022 when they become importable)
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
01/17/2017 at 22:22, STARS: 0
That’s another tossup. First gen look or the second gen smaller body...
I am leaning on the first-gen though.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 1
2016 easter jeep safari concept
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"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 0
But transverse V8 and FWD. HOW DOES IT FIT!?
*I’m googling that now.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 0
I guess I’ll allow it. Since people have been putting Ford GT’s and NSXs. Kids these days always looking for loopholes.
*shakes fist at cloud.
"superhead" (superhead)
01/17/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 3
List could be different depending on my mood, but
1) JDM DC2 Integra Type R
2) Honda S800 hardtop
3) Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon
4) Honda City Turbo II with matching Motocompo mini-bike
5) ‘67 Lincoln Continental (sedan or coupe, can’t decide which one)
"just-a-scratch" (just-a-scratch)
01/17/2017 at 22:26, STARS: 1
1 C5 Z06
2 Exocet with FMII turbo
3 Chevy or GMC square body pickup, 8 ft bed and good for toeing or hauling
4 Jeep wrangler or CJ for trails, just streetable
5 Whatever makes my wife happy
"Vítor" (vitorcesar)
01/17/2017 at 22:26, STARS: 2
The Pinifaria designed Spider is lovely too, but I prefer the more elegant lines of the Bertone designed coupe
You know life is good when you hire two of the most famous car designer companies to design each a version of your Ferrari powered, luxury.... Fiat
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/17/2017 at 22:27, STARS: 0
I knew it was cheating. Kinja put the words in the wrong place. Right year was the GTI, & too expensive was the Jeep
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/17/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 2
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"misfitmascots" (misfitmascots)
01/17/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 1
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 0
Good thing you got the wagon or you’d be in trouble.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
01/17/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1
theres the manual 4x4 shortbed project truck, waiting on nice weather for an engine swap. 305*cough
the reliable daily transportation 71 c10 manual
my fun daily, its a short shortbed 81 4x4 automatic
the project car, ALMOST there, waiting on floors, wiring, steering.
and that leaves room for 1 more in my garage. thats gonna be a 27 ford tall t 4x4 manual trans v8.
ive BEEN building in the real world.......
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/17/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1
1. 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona - My wife wants one of these badly. It has 4 doors so it can haul kids and ass. I’m good with that.
2. 1992 Nissan Gloria Gran Turismo - I fell in love with these a few months back when I saw one for sale on japaneseclassics.com. I would lower it some and do a mild VIP treatment minus the cambered and stretched stupidity. Something like the one above is plenty.
3. 2017 Chevy Camaro Convertible - in whatever color blue that is. Why a convertible? Because convertible dammit! Plus I live somewhere it could be used.
4. 2017 Ford Raptor - I don’t have much need for a truck, but I will find reasons to use this one. Reasons like hauling our...
5. 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse - In matte black. Yes it’s a Caddy, but it’s a hearse. Yes, my wife and I both love hearses and one day we will own one. No, we aren’t weird.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/17/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 0
I will have you know I broke no laws, good sir!
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 1
I hereby crown you the King of Oppo.
"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
01/17/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 1
I’m going to go with a DK Hyundai Genesis 5.0
A Nissan 370z Nismo MT
Grand Cherokee SRT (7,200 lbs towing is fine)
A Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro MT
Complete toss up on the fifth car. Either something like a Kia Soul Turbo, Kia Niro, Kia Optima PHEV/Sonata PHEV, Ram 1500, Nissan Titan, Silverado 2500, or F-350.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:40, STARS: 0
Oh yeah and about the royalties thing......
*Turns and runs.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
01/17/2017 at 22:41, STARS: 0
i already called “not it” a little while back......
"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
01/17/2017 at 22:41, STARS: 1
Lol, I’ve been trying to do them less often so that other people will jump in!
"TheJWT" (thejwt)
01/17/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 2
I have a fantasy of building it into a touring car with period-correct go faster parts. Plus everyone does a V8.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0
Unless to go somewhere it was sold as an Acura. Then your mine!
"TheJWT" (thejwt)
01/17/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0
Damn that’s the cheapest one on the list haha
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/17/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 0
I have a similar dream, but not period correct. Just swap in a modern aluminum V8, to save weight, and convert that to Carbeurtion. Which I know isn’t hard on LSs. Idk about Ferds though.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/17/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 0
If that was a coupe I would have made an offer by now.
"TheJWT" (thejwt)
01/17/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 1
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But just imagine this as a Camaro...
"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
01/17/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 1
It’s a Dino and therefore not a luxury car. Otherwise...
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/17/2017 at 23:31, STARS: 1
This easy as most of the cars I like aren’t from luxury brands. I’m going to up the ante and say I have to use pics already on my IPad.
Some boxy late 70s hot rod, this was a CL ad I found interesting. A 79 Gran Prix. It had a built 350 and a ratchet shifter, also plush red cloth interior. Would be a fun project and a great car to cruise around twon late on a Saturday night.
Two hot hatchs, the ugly duckling and the classic.
My old Tacoma. 4x4,V6, manual trans, just the best.
A sweet Cuda, with a 70s table cloth on top.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/18/2017 at 02:03, STARS: 0
Is that 4 door Lincoln from that one movie.... what was it called? All I remember is that supposedly the main character built it to be the ultimate bank robbing get away car.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/18/2017 at 02:04, STARS: 0
Mmm green
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
01/18/2017 at 05:10, STARS: 1
1. Holden Commodore SSV ute
2. Skoda Superb combi
3. Mazda MX5
4. Holden Monaro CV8-Z
"superhead" (superhead)
01/18/2017 at 08:03, STARS: 1
Yep. Movie was Hit and Run . Had Dax Shepard, and that’s his actual car in real life that they used in the movie.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/18/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 0
Nice, it is pretty cool. The idea of a 5000lb pro touring car is all kinds of bad ass.