by "Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
Published 12/11/2017 at 11:00
by "Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
Published 12/11/2017 at 11:00
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What would your dream car be?
Well, Naturally, the Golf GTi. Its a VW so it wont be making a rokus here in Mexico (I can have it de-badged), its reliable, its quick, it has a lot of dealer support with a relatively normal engine, and its good looking, not outrageously expensive.
But what if Mexico City somehow wasn’t filled with potholes?
I’d obviously go for something low slung, think a Subaru BRZ, even though its less practical than the VW, its actually cheaper and more of a driver’s car!
De-badged naturally.
But what if Mexico City was safe?
Well, I’d probably save up a bit more money and get an BMW M140i, I think those are amazingly practical and very quick, I think very pretty too. without the stupid “M140i” badging.
Come on, loosen your budget
Even if I had all the money on earth, any BMW with a “40i” badge would suffice...
Come on! Don’t lie!
OK, an M2, or an M3 if the Comp pack is available. De-badged, obviously.
What if you had to carry dogs or your bicycle with you?
I do love dogs, I do use a bicycle, um... let me think... Jeep SRT8? without the badges.
Any budget, man... Imagine its safe!
OK, an SVR Range Rover, de-baged of course...
Can it be a Europe only car?
Sure, why not...
Easy, Jaguar XF-S wagon.
De-fucking-badged
What if you had no shame, Mexico City was safe, pothole-less, you had to carry a dog, and somehow you were stupid rich?
FINE GOD DAMMIT! The Panamera Turbo S-E wagon. Without the dumb cursive badges of course...
You liar...
Yeah, I know... I’d probably get this Ferrari GT4 Lusso T.
Fabrizio!
il distintivo! il martello!
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
12/11/2017 at 11:11, STARS: 1
Ferrari’s (modern) do very little for me, honestly. My attainable dream car is going to be either a 997.2 911 or a V8 Vantage.
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
12/11/2017 at 11:17, STARS: 3
There are only 2 Ferrari’s that aren’t in the “Id rather have “X” instead” category for me. F40, 288GTO.
I’d much rather have a 2019 Corvette ZR-1 than a 488GTB.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
12/11/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0
I think the right answer here is Golf R. For all the reasons you mentioned on the GTI, and most of the susequent reasons...
How about Mustang GT? Pretty low-key and looks a lot like the cheap versions of the car.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
12/11/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0
Ferrari list, 250GTO, 288GTO, F40. Sticking with the same general era, Countach, Diable, Esprits were all dream cars in my later youth. Even a Vector W8, I’ve got a picture of somewhere.
If I were given a black check today and told I need to spend it on a car, I honestly don’t know what I’d get. Maybe a Ford GT, if Ford would allow it (and they probably wouldn’t). Second to that, probably a GT350R, maybe a C7 of some ilk. Man, I’m boring.
"arl" (arl1968)
12/11/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 1
I like the way you think. As an owner of a GTI, a dog, and a bike - the GTI is a nice compromise. But a Ferrari GT4 Lusso will work too.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
12/11/2017 at 11:31, STARS: 0
While I’d love to drive a Ferrari (or many) sometime, I have very little desire to actually own one.
"Dasupersprint - base trim is enough" (dasupersprint)
12/11/2017 at 11:32, STARS: 0
I’ve heard you like badges
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
12/11/2017 at 11:33, STARS: 0
I would say an old Grand Cherokee SRT8 in an inconspicuous color like silver, but the center exit exhaust might give you away.
The red brake calipers they added in 2009 are probably also undesirable.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
12/11/2017 at 11:36, STARS: 0
F40 And 355 for me.
I’d say what I’d take over the rest but I’m pretty sure it’s common knowledge
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
12/11/2017 at 11:37, STARS: 0
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
12/11/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 1
I’d go with a Hennesy Velociraptor like Clarkson drove to rescue Hammond.
4 doors, Supercharged 6.2l
But I’d have it in black.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
12/11/2017 at 11:44, STARS: 0
Ferrari... *yawn* zzzzzzzzzzzz
First thing i’d get if I win the lottery: THIS
That would be the ONLY car i’d drive on regular roads.
Next: not sure if THIS , THIS , or THIS .
Depends how much was the lottery jackpot.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 12:14, STARS: 0
Hopefully I’ll get an F430 or 458 and some point. Not getting rid of the 348 though. I honestly want a Morgan Aero 8. Might need that before another F car. My dream “modern” Ferraris are still the 360 CS and F50.
For a somewhat practical car, I want a CTS V Wagon or some type of SUV. Was thinking 4Runner but they need like an extra 100 HP. I would also be very happy with a Jag XF-R or Maserati QP as a DD haha
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
12/11/2017 at 12:17, STARS: 0
I’d rather have a C6 ZR1 over the 488
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
12/11/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 1
A large part of my car life has always been modding to a certain degree. Adjusting things to where they’re my Goldilocks is something I truly enjoy. Many high end cars and a few lower priced ones are so right that almost any tinkering I’d attempt would almost certainly unbalance the car. My Fiesta ST was like this, it seriously only needed an lsd and a pedal adjustment to make it perfect for me. Porsches take to mods quite well, but the cost of fucking it up is yuge. Right now, my dream car would be an Ariel Atom. The performance is incredible, can take mods and if you mess up the powertrain, it’s a Honda!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 0
Would still rather have the 348
;)
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
12/11/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 0
Nah
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 2
I detest them! I wished cars didn’t come with anything but perhaps one branded shield on the bonnet! Nothing more needed! I mean, bmw badges, who the fuck cares if you ride a 220i or a 230i? is it a dick measuring contest or something?
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:07, STARS: 0
I’ve driven one, a 458... it was magical.. I think of the gtc as some sort of more practical fezza and I’d love one!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:07, STARS: 0
Plus one for v8 vantage, stick shift, of course?
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 0
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"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 0
Yes, the 2.0 tsi has proven to be quite a versatile engine!
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
12/11/2017 at 13:09, STARS: 1
You got it - stick shift on both that and the 997.2.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:09, STARS: 0
Si logras meter una Land Cruiser en un espacio de estacionamiento en Mexico te aplaudo!
La Syclone sin duda es una gran opcion, vendian una con cabina completa, no?
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:11, STARS: 0
Well, Pony cars here in Mexico City are driven by:
Middle age parents going through the midlife crisis
Their teen age sons once their parents grow bored of the Mustang but havent sold it.
Some tuner bro once the mustang depreciated enough and the Stance it, brah.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 1
Id go for a 575 Maranello if we’re talking about older cars.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 0
I don’t own the oil fields necessary to fuel such a monster, but I get the gist of it!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:14, STARS: 0
Maseratis are quite good at drama, quite bad as a DD because they are unreliable as fuck!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:14, STARS: 0
its okay! I want a blue ferrari after all
*Some random bystander sees me*
“Is that a Mazda?”
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 0
Yes... of course...
The mere questioning must be insulting, I must apologize
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 0
I’ve known a few people with Maseratis and they seem pretty reliable. They have minor glitches or issues but nothing to leave you stranded. I have a pretty high tolerance for minor annoyances. With a Maserati, that definitely needs to be your attitude haha
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 13:18, STARS: 1
¯\_()_/¯
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:20, STARS: 0
Well, I mean.. I know some owners from a distance, all they do is complain!
That engine though.
You see that’s where the trouble began.
That engine
That dammed engine!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 13:33, STARS: 0
Sounds so good haha. I think complaining about repairs/maintenance is a required part of Italian car ownership *nervous laughter*
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
12/11/2017 at 13:34, STARS: 1
That’s why I love OPPO. So much variety in what we all like!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:41, STARS: 1
Yeah, but Maserati is off-bounds for me... I wouldn’t touch an italian vehicle with a ten meter spaghetti stick unless it was a Ducati Pikes Peak.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
12/11/2017 at 13:46, STARS: 1
awesome article. love it
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
12/11/2017 at 14:02, STARS: 0
I didn’t know if it was more like the F-150, driven by just about everybody in all of North America. In the US the Mustang is pretty devoid of stereotypes.
Except for ramming into pedestrians, that is.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
12/11/2017 at 14:03, STARS: 0
Luck-ey!
I’d gladly own a Ferrari if I had a wealthy benefactor and he was going to take care of all the maintenance & repairs. =)
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 1
Look, I know that in theory the Challenger isn’t a pony car, but it falls under the same category that the Mustang and the Camaro, the category of
“Quien chingados es ese naco que anda hechando arrancones en la salida del centro comerical?”
Which roughly translates to:
“What the fuck is that Chav doing throwing burnouts ouside the mall?”
I know the mustang has independent suspension now, I know you can get an AWD challenger, and I know the Camaro is an excelent sports car. But I wouldn’t allow myself to be caught driving one here.
I already drive a hated car.
Hated SUVS:
Wranglers of any vintage, and Grand Cherokees, Tahoes, and Explorers:
Why? because lanes here are like 6 feet wide, our cars tend to be a bit wider, thus we make congestion worse.
Hated cars:
Pony cars, and Audis
IF you own any of those cars no one is letting you into the Periferico, I said no one.
Hated trucks:
Any and every truck is hated universally, see reasons for SUVs
Hated motorcycles:
Any uber eats biker, and bmw GS with suited up office men, called “godines” by some. You see, R6 riders here are actually tolerable!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 1
I’ll just pay Fabrizio to do it for me....*
*: If I ever have the kinda cash that it would take to find and import an italian mechanic calle Fabrizio.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
12/11/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 0
This checks out.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
12/11/2017 at 14:30, STARS: 0
La última vez que fui al defectuoso, estaba en un micro en Tepito y el guey logró ir contra el tráfico! en López Rayón.
Land Cruise por mi barrio?...... faciiiiil!
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
12/11/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 0
Funny about the trucks — where I live all the Mexican guys love their trucks. Doesn’t matter what they do for a living or how long they’ve lived here, I could swear that the stepside late 90s F-150 is the Official Truck of Mexico.
(Yes, I know my sample of ex-vaqueros from the Nuevo Laredo area is not statistically valid.)
What’s more interesting is the trucks are usually in pristine condition. The cars actually parked at construction sites are Mitsubishi Eclipses, old minivans, etc. And of course, Golf and Jetta.
So the idea of not actually using your truck for work is pretty universal :D
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 0
Hmmm, Bueno, tambien es un Micro, todos dejan pasar a los Micros, seguro ni la patrulla de peña tiene ganas de que se los agarren a putasos los microbuseros!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 14:45, STARS: 2
Well, the thing is that Mexico is kind of two countries, let me show you:
This is such a horrible thing to do... but a la chingada:
Every city south of the red line has, generally, pre industrial revolution cities with small roads that don’t let many cars in. Mexico City’s primary issue is that we don’t have space for fancy infrastructure and building codes have allowed people to build stupid-big buildings in areas that don’t really have space for them. Like this new residential place in Coyoacan which will mess up the whole neighborhood! Many of the metropolitan areas have wider roads as well, for instance, Santa Fe which was a project from the late eighties, has 7-8 feet wide lanes!
But... more cities to the north have much better infrastructure, more money (and space), thus trucks do fit. I don’t want to make generalizations because many cities that may be close or south of this line do have great access and infrastructure, many cities north of it do not! Its more of a thing of luck, but if you go to Monterrey, there’s ample space for trucks, and Regios fucking love their trucks!
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
12/12/2017 at 04:08, STARS: 1
Why would anyone debadge anything?
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
01/17/2018 at 01:47, STARS: 0
My word...
