What's your realistic dream car?

"Nerd-Vol" (Nerd-Vol) 08/11/2013 at 07:42 • Filed to: Dream Car

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I know that by the time I am able to get the money together the price of one will have doubled. I don't care though, I have loved the C4 Corvette since I was in swaddling clothes. I will get my 1996 LT4 Corvette in green, silver, purple, or black if it's the last thing I do?

What about you?

Sparf > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 07:53

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Easy, 1987-1989 Nissan Fairlady 200ZR-I (Z31 Kouki). The pictured car is a 200ZR-II (meaning it has T-tops unlike the I which is a slicktop), though.

f86sabre > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 07:58

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Atom. $40K +/- is doable. Painful right now, but doable.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 08:02

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Caterham Seven

I go all Wayne's World every time I see one

Justin Young > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 08:09

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It's short, RWD, beautiful, vintage and, most of all, the great essence of Germany.

. . > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 08:16

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A nice R129 SL.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 08:39

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I could do it, but then I couldn't pay for my wedding and I'd be single.

hike > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 08:42

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I've always wanted a Datsun 240 or 280. Not really sure why, but they just sound fun and simple and I like the way they look. Beyond that, I know very little about them.

Nerd-Vol > . . 08/11/2013 at 08:47

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I really think that is the most attractive car that Merc has ever made. I actually don't know much about the performance or reliability of them, but man, what a great looking car.

Nerd-Vol > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 08/11/2013 at 08:47

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Details, details.

Sparf > hike 08/11/2013 at 08:50

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Time to go read up a bit on Wikipedia then, that's what I do first whenever I find a new car that I desire.

hike > Sparf 08/11/2013 at 08:52

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Oh it won't be anytime soon that I get one, but when I eventually do, I'll consult me dad. He owns a 240, 280, and 300 before eventually getting his Corvette. He knows them pretty well. He almost bought a 280 a few years back, but the seller wouldn't come down quite far enough to seal the deal.

Mikeado > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 09:04

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A Midnight Purple R33 GT-R on NISMO LM-GT4 wheels (either bronze or black, I keep changing my mind).

Unless I can stretch to an NSX or Cayman S, that is!

Sn210 > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 09:11

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Current financial state:
BMW M3 (e36)

In a few years:
BMW 850i
Delorean DMC-12

Midlife crisis: (Hopefully)
Ferrari 348 or 550

birddog73 > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 09:16

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Really, any Turbocharged L body will do. But the GLHS was the king of the hill.

Hoccy > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 09:25

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A Porsche 911 SC. Though it's not that special, it has always been something simple and appealing about it. It's also a bit more common than the older versions, and cheaper than a lot of the newer versions.

Nerd-Vol > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:12

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Crappy buffer swirls.

Long Live the Longdoor > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:19

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Being really realistic, Porsche Cayman or Boxster. The current gens look amazing IMHO and that H6, mmmm gravy. I could probably pick up a well maintained used one later in life.

Slave2anMG > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 08/11/2013 at 10:23

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Seems like a fair trade off...

/married 23 years....

Slave2anMG > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:24

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Realistic? A clean, solid '67 MGB-GT...with overdrive tranny, wire wheels.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Slave2anMG 08/11/2013 at 10:28

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She is fully understands my Land Rover habit and in fact buys me accessories for my Land Rover. Last birthday gift, rock sliders. So I'm between a rock and a hard place on that one.

wilsel > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:39

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A Cayman S... I'm still trying to convince myself my back is healthy enough to perform maintenance on a mid engined car.

Vincze Miklós > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:55

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A Volvo P1800...

A Porsche 356...

A Porsche Boxster...

Or an E-Type, what else? (Maybe an MG B GT...)

Vincze Miklós > Slave2anMG 08/11/2013 at 10:56

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Oh, yes, another MG B-fan here!

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 10:59

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Lancia Delta Integrale.

King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 11:41

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Morgan 3 Wheeler, white with black interior. Nothing special added to ratchet up the price.

Well, maybe some driving goggles. And a box of tools.

Orange Exige > Sparf 08/11/2013 at 12:01

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haha good. The t-tops will leak anyway (ask me how I know...).

I've never seen that car before. JDM-only?

Orange Exige > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 12:07

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Chrome Orange S2 Exige, duh!

I'm probably slightly abnormal in that this car is also probably my most unrealistic dream car as well. I'd rather have a couple cheaper good cars than one single crazy expensive car. All my dream cars are realistic. It gives me hope - and not a stupid hope that I have to win the lottery or something.

Sparf > Orange Exige 08/11/2013 at 12:08

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Correct, it was JDM-only. IMO T-tops are kinda ugly as well, and a hardtop is slightly more rigid.

What makes it special is that it had an RB20DET single turbo straight-6 instead of a VG series V6, meaning it was the last straight-6 Z.

The stock engine is rather unimpressive, but any RB series engine (including the GT-R's twin turbo RB26DETT) can be swapped in with relative ease (the pictured car has an RB25DET swap with a front-mounted intercooler).

The stock suspension has a few weaknesses as well, so most serious Z31 builds (again, like the one pictured) have S13/S14/S15 suspension swaps (in the rear that means the whole subframe is swapped) which apparently isn't as big a job as it sounds.

Orange Exige > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 08/11/2013 at 12:13

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Good call.

A Seven is up there for me as well. I've still got more than a few years to go for it, but other than that it's just a question of whether it'd come before or after the Exige...

I think it'd be soooo cool to build a Locost but any "Seven" - kit, prebuilt, prebuilt kit - would surely suffice. I just love the spirit of the Seven.

Cloud81918 > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 12:33

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Great dream car man. I'm always perplexed why people set their eyes on the truly unattainable. To me dream cars are like happiness is physical form, why not define it by something attainable. Something that you actually could buy and oggle at the night you finally put it in your garage.

I'm sure people are going to tire of seeing pics of my Lotus Esprit, but it is my dream car. I loved them since I was a kid. I was a college student the first time I saw one with my own eyes; A red one. My brain had a hard time fathoming how low the roof line was, but I know what I was looking at.

When I bought mine I stood int the garage just looking at it. 5 years on I still love driving it. I'm not sure I'll keep it forever, there are some other cars I'd like to own (Porsche 944 Turbo, Porsche 928, BMW635CSI. etc...), but it is amazing to actually have a car you have lusted over for decades. Everytime you sit it is and turn the key it is the sweet taste of success. People that set their dream cars too high never taste it.

Do I like those cars that cost more than my house? Sure. But when it all comes down to it I could spend a 4th as much and collect most of my dream cars.

I think it is a good thing the make targets you can hit. An LT4 corvette is a great car and a wonderful target. I think the C4 is beautiful a the the later LT4 cars are drivers meant to be enjoyed. When get it, enjoy it.

Cloud81918 > Hoccy 08/11/2013 at 12:34

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The SC is great. I've watch them pop up and down on CL. They are so tempting. Great car.

Sn210 > Cloud81918 08/11/2013 at 13:08

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I was going to put a Lotus Esprit! Looks good in white
Sounds like you and I share the same philosophy

vert304 > f86sabre 08/11/2013 at 13:12

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I would have the same only problem is the limited production.

Makoyouidiot > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 13:55

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My very affordable dream car...2002 Mercedes CLK-55 AMG..you can pick one of these up for 8 grand now!

My affordable when I retire dream car...Alfa 4c

Makoyouidiot > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 13:55

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Ironic.

Makoyouidiot > Makoyouidiot 08/11/2013 at 13:56

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Bah, that should be a bit lower...was noting the front plate.

simpleisbest > Nerd-Vol 08/11/2013 at 15:52

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This with the new 5.0 Coyote under the hood. In February, should things work out, I'll have the CVPI I want. The Coyote will have to come later.

LumberJunk > Nerd-Vol 08/12/2013 at 14:36

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mmmmm sawblades

RevvingKevin > Nerd-Vol 08/13/2013 at 10:13

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B6 S4 Avant, Nogaro Blue.

I hoon, therefore I am > Nerd-Vol 08/13/2013 at 15:55

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Honestly, I think a Rally Fighter would be pretty bitchin', and not just because they're 5 minutes from my house. I'd need to somehow fit a back seat in her though.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Nerd-Vol 08/13/2013 at 17:21

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Mustang cobra r. First car I really drooled over.

Mustang fan-boy here.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Cloud81918 08/13/2013 at 17:22

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MIATA IN THE PICTURE!!

Cloud81918 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 08/13/2013 at 20:17

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Yeah, it was a 1000 mile, 3-day car cruise. Great fun. The guy was going to bring a old French car but chickened out at the last minute and brought the Mazda. There were only 4 cars in the group, we didn't know each other very well, but became good friends. Hopefully more will join next year.

911e46z06 > Nerd-Vol 08/14/2013 at 03:21

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Already pretty set for fast cars. I need a big ass American cruiser. Caddy or Lincoln. Doesn't need to be concourse condition, just needs to be huge and topless. Unfortunately, the cost of building more garage space makes any car purchase unreasonable.

SpeedSix > Nerd-Vol 08/14/2013 at 15:49

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Citroen DS - Lower End of Realistic

Mercedes-Benz 190SL - High End of Realistic

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Cloud81918 08/14/2013 at 20:39

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Nice! Miatas actually make pretty good cruisers.