What are the best cars that you have driven oppo?

"THOMAS5" (THOMAS5) 11/23/2013 at 21:34 • Filed to: None

1

81

Inspired by !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

Mine is a e39 M5

Second is a 2011 golf GTI

Third would sadly be a mini countryman S all4 (I ranked this 3rd just because it's fun)

Squid > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:37

0

Jag XKR-S

C5 Vette

Jag XJ Super V8

oldirtybootz > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:39

1

I would count drive as at least a few miles, so that rules out the SL55, GT500, and Viper GTS for me, but on the road I'd say it's the Charger R/T, or a Ram 3500 Laramie Cummins I suppose, even though that's not my thing.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:40

3

Well, a long time ago, in a city about 15 miles from here... I used to work for this little Porsche shop called Autothority. whilst I was there, I had the opportunity to see many wonderful cars, and although I never got to "drive" them I did get the chance to move a great number of amazing cars. One of my all time favorites was a 904/6. It was a 904 prototype for the 6 cylinder. They also had a 917 come in, a DP slantnose 930, some 356's... All manner of neato Porsches. But that 904 was beautiful. The more I think about it... I think it had even been butchered with something like a JC Whitney sunroof, if I recall correctly... Not quite sure.

Tom McParland > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:41

1

2002 911 C4 cab

Ferrari 430 Sypder and Scuderia

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Mason-Dixon > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:41

0

A few years back I drove my friend's 1995 Corvette ZR-1 around the neighborhood. Yeah, it's a C4, but LT5 = sex in engine form.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:43

0

600 hp C63 on KW coilovers, pretty much every bolt-on you can get. Definitely the fastest car I've driven.

Nibby > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:44

1

S550 4matic and SLK55 AMG

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:44

2

Here are the three best (and, admittedly, only three) cars I have ever driven in order of best to worst.

-2001 1.8T Beetle 5MT (Badly maintained, but it's turbocharged with a 5 speed stick)

-2008 Miata GT 6AT w/ paddle shifters (would be far and away #1 if it had a third pedal)

-2002 Sebring V6 convertible (POS)

Still on the hunt for a car, so there will probably be a cool, $2500 car with character that blows the aforementioned cars out of the water.

f86sabre > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:46

1

After 10 years of ownership I still love my 2003 Evo VIII. Great handling, good power, huge brakes and it is easy and fun to drive fun. Cost of ownership isn't stupid and it makes lovely turbo sounds. Our Lemons racecar is the second best car I've gotten to drive because racecar.

I've driven an Exige S and that was pretty stellar. Crisp and FAST.

Anon > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:47

0

Ferrari 458 italia on a racetrack. It was a beautiful and moving experiance.

VicVinegar > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:52

1

I drove a C6 Grand Sport which was definitely the fastest car I have driven, but to be honest the "best" cars I have driven (at least in terms of overall enjoyment) were likely the Fiesta ST, a 2009 Cooper S and my E36. All three fall into that range of performance in which there is enough power and or handling capability to have fun while still being able to come close to the car's limits on the road without too much risk.

Dusty Ventures > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:52

3

Best car I've driven was my Ranger

Second best, Fiesta ST

Third best, and also one of the worst, the TAG Rally Sport Subaru

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 21:53

1

Mine!

thebigbossyboss > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:01

0

A few years ago at work they had some green car thingy. The deal was as a promo, you could come drive a green car. They had mostly smarts, and leafs and other crap. Mercedes however also showed up. You got to drive whatever car was at the front of the line. I drove a S300 (or something) blue tec diesel that retails for around $122K. It was awesome.

THOMAS5 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/23/2013 at 22:04

1

Have you looked at e30s?

anonsagainstanonymous > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:04

1

It was a Peugeot 404 from the early sixties. It had been used as a daily driver since it was new. In the city. I don't think I can count as many kilometers as it must surely have driven.

The old man who had owned and maintained it since it was new was an electrician. You could tell by the fact that the fuse box had been replaced by a wooden plank with a row of D-type ceramic fuses and every electrical component had been replaced with seemingly random switches of various sizes and shapes. He had lovingly written down the proper start-up sequence and numbered the various buttons and knobs and levers.

That car was a fucking soldier. No panel without a battle scar. It had dented it's front wing pretty bad, but I hammered it into shape as well as my bosses would let me and gave it a brand new eye so it could keep on fighting a little while longer. Some times I wonder if it still lives.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:08

2

1. My 03 miata

2. My High school principal's 06 RX-8

3. 05 Mazdaspeed Miata

I just realized they are all Mazda. Weird.

THOMAS5 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 11/23/2013 at 22:10

3

I'm sorry but can you explain #2

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:12

1

When i was in high school my principal had said if anyone wanted to borrow his RX-8 for one of our school's dances that we could. No one really took him up to it until me... Also it was a manual and most kids could not drive it anyway. So i got it for a whole weekend :)

Clutchman83 > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:13

0

'73 Datsun 240Z - The first car I ever purchased, I was in high school and found one in great condition going for $2500. Eventually it received a 280zx turbo motor and 5 speed, broke my heart to sell it but college was expensive.

'96 Acura Vigor - my second purchase, loved the 5 cylinder motor and it handled pretty fantastic! Still the only fwd I've owned.

'05 Subaru WRX - You guys already know, awesome car.

RotaryLover > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:14

0

My NA Miata.

Then my Mazda 3 2010.

In third is a tie between my ol' Chrysler Sebring 2004 V6 and my sister's Acura EL 2001 that she had back in the days.

THOMAS5 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 11/23/2013 at 22:14

2

That is just awesome. He sound like a cool guy

RotaryLover > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/23/2013 at 22:15

1

I'm with you with the Sebring. I had the 2004 model with the V6. It was a POS but a fun POS to push around surprisingly.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:16

0

Yea he was pretty awesome! His last year was the year i graduated and then he sold the car shortly after :(

THOMAS5 > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 11/23/2013 at 22:18

0

Thats a cool car

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:23

0

Thank you so much! I love it to death, glad to hear other people like it as well.

duurtlang > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:25

0

How would one define 'best'? I haven't driven that many really fun cars. When it comes to cars I personally liked as opposed to cars that were worth a lot of money: (in random order)

Peugeot 406 coupe

Peugeot 308 (the new one)

1980s Honda Prelude.

Recently I got to drive a new VW Touareg. Clearly the most expensive car I've driven, but it was quite boring to drive so it didn't make the list.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > RotaryLover 11/23/2013 at 22:29

0

Haha that's very true. Did you have a manual transmission?

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > Squid 11/23/2013 at 22:36

0

Recently saw #3 being thrown around an autocross in the WGI media parking lot. It made the best sounds and looked a lot more nimble than its size would let on. I've oft dreamed of being whisked away from a bar in a nice big Jag I would own (like a Vanden plas or super v8) and the DD for once enjoying it...not complaining about a hard clutch and faint gasoline odor.

THOMAS5 > duurtlang 11/23/2013 at 22:38

0

Ya, the most expensive cars I've driven were either a new audi q7 or a new E-class, but they didn't make my list

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:45

0

I have looked, but that is all. They are one of my favorite cars (although they fall into that category for many people), but I don't yet have enough mechanical knowledge or experience to undertake one. Soon...

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 22:48

0

2011 Boss Mustang 302

2007 Porsche Cayman S

1996 Mazda Miata

1999 Mazda Miata

2001 BMW 323i

1978 Volvo 242

2001 Jeep Cherokee

joemcm > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:03

1

Hands down Dad's FR-S. Just got back from a "spirited drive" in it.

One of my fraternity brothers has an ATS 2.0T. Not too quick, but killer steering, brakes and interior. Sadly, his example is a slush box.

One of my friends in HS had a 350Z and I convinced him to let me drive it to teach him how to drive stick better... May have left some black marks behind in that car.

I manage to get behind the wheel of about every nice car owned by someone I'm decently close to. Advice: go to college, meet rich kids, DD a lot. The cars just fall in your lap!

StoneCold > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:03

0

So far, my brother in law's 2002 Corvette Z06.

Just makes your abs CLENCH.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 11/23/2013 at 23:04

1

Hell yeah representin the SVT!

Though, I am partial to the Sonic Blue variety.

RotaryLover > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/23/2013 at 23:06

0

They came manual with the 2.7L???

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:09

1

Best is hard to define.

I'd have to say the 1934/5 Packard V12 Phaeton Convertible I drove while working at America's Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio qualifies as my personal best.

The engine block, just the block nothing attached to it, weighs 2000 pounds. Needless to say one does not hurry that girl around corners. It's also so smooth that you have to double check that it's running to make sure you don't double start it.

The Lexus GS 350 isn't all that bad.

I do have to admit I'm partial to my 2002 SVT Focus though. For a DD, it really doesn't get much better.

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 11/23/2013 at 23:10

1

Sonic Blue is definitely the best color for the Focus, it just looks right for some reason. You've posted pics of your SVT before and it looks fantastic, I've always found my Infra-Red is too busy a color for a car that has a busy exterior design like the Focus.

stuttgartobsessed > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:19

0

Best car I've ever driven would have to be a Ferrari F430 Spyder. In Maranello. It was Epic. I tested the launch control on a local highway. The wheels spun. I died a little bit.

Second would be my current DD. '76 Alfa Romeo Spyder.

Third would be the parental unit's 2010 Audi Q7 TDI.

stuttgartobsessed > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:19

0

Best car I've ever driven would have to be a Ferrari F430 Spyder. In Maranello. It was Epic. I tested the launch control on a local highway. The wheels spun. I died a little bit.

Second would be my current DD. '76 Alfa Romeo Spyder.

Third would be the parental unit's 2010 Audi Q7 TDI.

stuttgartobsessed > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 11/23/2013 at 23:21

0

The Porsche 904 and 904/6 Carrera GTS is most likely my favorite car of all time. The styling. The performance. The speed. That noise!

Desu-San-Desu > THOMAS5 11/23/2013 at 23:44

1

THOMAS5 > stuttgartobsessed 11/23/2013 at 23:53

0

My mom has the 3.6 audi q7, I've also driven the TDI and like it a lot more

It's a "Porch-uh" > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 00:01

0

E46 M3 GTR race car.

Got to do four laps around Sears Point in this car. Most bat-shit-crazy car I've ever driven. The acceleration is so brutal it makes my E39 M5 feel like an Accord.

It's a "Porch-uh" > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 11/24/2013 at 00:03

0

Porsche 944. Just check for rust and good compression. Replace the timing belt right away (unless you have a receipt that it was done recently).

wacopalypsenow > Nibby 11/24/2013 at 00:11

0

You win

joemcm > joemcm 11/24/2013 at 00:12

0

Edit: I drove a NASCAR car too. One of those Petty Experience things. My girlfriend at the time gave me that for Christmas and it was a blast, but I found myself wanting more the whole time. Because racecar revlimiter. They had it set at 5000 and all I could do was stare at the extra 4000 RPMs on the tach and wish I could have them. It was the fastest I've ever been though, so there's that.

brakesnow > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 00:19

0

1. C5 Corvette Z06 w/straight pipe exhaust.

2. Audi B6 S4

3. NB Miata

rudyutz1 > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 00:36

0

1. 2013 GT500. Absolutely insane acceleration. and torque at any RPM in any gear. It feels like driving a normal car, and then you punch the gas, lol.

2. 2013 Boss 302 Laguna Seca. Perfect balance of power and handling.

3. 2000 911 Cab This car had so much grip, which made it a blast to drive.

Biostar01 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 11/24/2013 at 00:43

1

THAT is a very nice principal.

Stef Schrader > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 00:55

0

IT'S DA BESSSSSSSS

(Nugget's car.)

#2 Lotus Exige. Mmmmm. ME GUSTA.

#3 '99 full tracktard Miata.

#4...Bunnywagen? I like Bunnywagen. Let's go with Bunnywagen. '71 VW Type 3 LeMons car. I miss that thing. It was hilarious in every possible way.

#1 is DA BESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Like, by a lot. In every single way.

Stef Schrader > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits 11/24/2013 at 00:56

0

I am so jealous of you right now.

STEF WANT.

Stef Schrader > stuttgartobsessed 11/24/2013 at 00:57

0

! Your #1 rules.

Stef Schrader > Anon 11/24/2013 at 00:58

0

Jealous.

witchdoctor11 > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 01:06

0

Nothing that special on the street by a Formula BMW and my old race car.

My D90, not fast at all but fun!

Anon > Stef Schrader 11/24/2013 at 01:11

1

It was a beautiful and wonderful experience.

CounterTorqueSteer > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 01:35

0

I apologize if my list is a bit extensive.

Lamborghini Lp560

Audi RS7

997 GT3 RS

Audi R8 v10 S-Tronic

997 Turbo S Cab

Focus ST (mine)

997 Targa 4s

Audi S4 S-Tronic

Subaru BRZ

FJ Cruiser

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 01:37

0

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 01:37

0

Dusty Ventures > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 11/24/2013 at 01:54

0

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 02:06

0

Dusty Ventures > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 11/24/2013 at 02:13

0

It's the truck, isn't it?

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 02:16

0

Dusty Ventures > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 11/24/2013 at 02:39

0

In other words...

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 02:56

0

Noooo!...

alexotics > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 03:00

0

1. E92 M3 GTP

2. Caterham R300 Superlight

3. Toss up between the V10 M6 and a Ferrari F355 Challenge

Although you may be right about the E39 M5. I've never driven one, but I did sit shotgun in one for a spirited drive back when they were new and my uncle had one.

Dusty Ventures > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 11/24/2013 at 03:09

0

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 03:18

0

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Dusty Ventures 11/24/2013 at 03:19

1

Brian Silvestro > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 03:25

0

05' Boxster......tiptronic

spadez > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 04:19

0

Lets see best to worst of cars I've driven:
-Lexus GS350 2007 - I drive this car almost everyday and i still feel like i have a lot to learn about her still. for comfort it is absolutely the best thing I've driven so far. for performance i think it gets to about 0-60 in 5-6 seconds? Its a really big car which I dislike about it but all in all its a good car to play with, but i havent broke traction in it besides once and almost crashed because I'm a dumbass so i'll never touch VSC again.

-Nissan Juke 2011 AT, with CAI and exhaust upgrade. This car is pretty good I know alot of people say its ugly but honestly it has grown on me. The back seats can fit average people say 5'5"-5'8"? They wont feel comfortable tho. Performance its not quick but boy this shit corners pretty well and takes bumps well. It has Vector AWD which is pretty useful. I still dont know which car i would really choose, either this or the GS.

-Acura RDX 2013? This car sounds mean when i rev it inside the cabin. Though i thinks it has a tubbing to the cabin from the engine. I think it gets really fun the paddle shifters are fun to play with but the manual mode is better than the GS's but first gear doesn't hold i believe can remember. its comfortable i can say that but i feel like the lexus is better. (might be being bias not sure havent driven it in a while)

-Nissan Quest 2005 - This was my learning car and I have done a shit load of stupid things in it. I first discovered torque steer in this car and boy was i shocked that a minivans V6 can do that haha! Its the average minivan but this car has a spot in my heart for all the stupid things i've done.

-Honda CR-V - i've only driven it a few times but i think its good practical car, but definitely isn't for me.

-Mercedes Benz Sprinter diesel - well its a Van that delievers things and i've driven it too a couple of times. the turbo spooling takes a while and i feel like i need to rev the crap out of it. I feel like it'll tip over any minute or something everytime i go at a turn on the highway about 50-60.

I suppose that wraps up my review!

McSchmalex > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 09:08

0

1) Ferrari F430 - as present to myself, I rented this in Las Vegas for a day and drove to the Hoover Dam and to Red Rock Canyons. One of the most exciting experiences of my life. I will likely do it again!

2) 1960's era Commaro (don't know exact year) - friend dad owned it and let me drive it for about an hour once through the mountain villages of northern Vermont. It had exellent air-ride suspension, great brakes, a great tune to the engine/exhaust

3) 2011 Subaru WRX STI - I grew up in the northeast, and so I love Subarus. The sound of the STI is addictive, you can't help but give it a hearty stomp on the go pedal now and then and listen to the flat four chug faster and faster as it builds boost.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > It's a "Porch-uh" 11/24/2013 at 09:51

0

Thanks for the suggestion. I have always liked the 944 and keep an eye out for one on CL, but they all seem to be rusted or overpriced in my area. When a good option comes along, I'll look into it for sure.

awe46m3zcp > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 10:28

0

Dale Earnhart Jr older Nationwide Car (Petty Experience).

2009 Porsche 911 GT3.

Forgot what year Dodge Viper.

N/A POWAAAHH > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 11:53

0

Shelby GT500 with the SVT track pack

TheSergeMeister > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2013 at 14:04

0

i thought maybe you were lying till i read FJ Cruiser, no one making shit up would have thought of that.

TheSergeMeister > CounterTorqueSteer 11/24/2013 at 14:04

0

i thought maybe you were lying till i read FJ Cruiser, no one making shit up would have thought of that.

CounterTorqueSteer > TheSergeMeister 11/24/2013 at 15:46

0

Haha actually the FJ drive was just yesterday.

stuttgartobsessed > THOMAS5 11/24/2013 at 16:58

0

My dad lives in Denver and up in the mountains that TDi engine pulls like no other. Plus, at high elevations you can hear the wastegates! :D

xen0blade > THOMAS5 11/25/2013 at 13:46

0

E36 M3. The E31 320i just wouldn't get sideways (no brakes, clutch all effed up)....but it wasn't from lack of trying. I was (am) disappoint.

Sbone > THOMAS5 11/27/2013 at 06:08

0

1955 Mercedes Benz 300 sl
1985 BMW M5
1993 Mazda RX7