Show Us: The Best Cars To Make It Home...

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 11/28/2013 at 18:49 • Filed to: SHOW US, Ferrari

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Here is the scenario, you have just finished a huge holiday meal, the booze has worn off and you are sober enough to drive. You are full and tired but you know you have to hit the road. What car will you pick to keep you awake on the ride home? (If you want to bring other passengers along fine, but not necessary)

Personally, I'm going for the Ferrari F12, I want something that will demand my attention but nothing too extreme (I want doors an heat) and I could listen to that V12 sing all night.

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Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 18:58

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Get home or die trying.

Tom McParland > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 11/28/2013 at 18:58

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That is a great pick.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:00

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modified, derestricted Merc S65 AMG

fast enough to get me home FAST. comfy enough for me not to get sick. security aids so I don't crash. V12TT to sing me a lullaby as I cruise along at 165 mph.

Dunnik > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:01

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The answer to everything, with the top down, heater on and winter tires

Brian Silvestro > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:01

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Not particularly a huge fan of the Aventador, but those shifts will knock your head back so you'll stay awake

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:02

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Fast, stylish with accessible performance and Honda reliability.

Tom McParland > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 11/28/2013 at 19:03

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Not surprised at all...nice pick

davedave1111 > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:09

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Why risk it? What you've described sounds like the kind of situation where driving's just a chore and no pleasure. If I take a cab I don't need to worry about whether I'm awake enough to drive.

Simplify, then add beer > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:09

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Keep drinking, and be picked up in a Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Dunnik 11/28/2013 at 19:21

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I've always wanted to try a convertible in the winter, but I live in the the Caribbean so our weather stays the same pretty much all year.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Brian Silvestro 11/28/2013 at 19:41

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Adding to the reason why you "never mess with the bulls."

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:45

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Plus a Hartley H1V8 or a Suzuki Hayabusa engine. Hope it doesn't rain!

stuttgartobsessed > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:45

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something that I can put the top down on. And with a manual. wind in my hair and working the gears will keep me awake. Maybe an Austin Healy 3000 or an MG twin cam. Or a Ferrari 250 California Spyder. Yah, I think I'll go for the Ferrari.

twinturbobmw > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 19:52

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V8 Vantage! Comfortable yet loud.

hike > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 20:19

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Something with 3 wheels. So either a Reliant Robin for fear of falling over, or a Morgan 3 Wheeler, well cause 3 wheels.

hike > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 11/28/2013 at 20:20

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I saw a guy test driving a new SL550 the other day in 30 degree wheather. It's safe to assume he had the air-scarf on.

Flat Six > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 11/28/2013 at 22:44

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Wow, what the heck is that? Is that a Ford logo in front?

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Flat Six 11/28/2013 at 22:46

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It's a TVR Sagaris . Better known as one of the most insane cars made in the past 10 years.

Flat Six > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 11/28/2013 at 22:48

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Yeah me too. I don't know how the other guys are going to fit behind the wheel of those little roadsters after a big thanksgiving meal. I just want to zone out and be comfortable with some chill music (or engine music).

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Tom McParland 11/28/2013 at 23:34

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Especially when it's snowing. Or better yet, after the snow has melted a little, and then the temperature dropped 20 degrees and the roads ice over.

I'd actually probably die.

Nevermind. New answer: Miata. Top down, A/C on full blast, take surface streets so I have to be doing the shifts. Then I'd make it home.

Jay Lauer > Tom McParland 11/29/2013 at 00:28

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Deep down in the bowels and loins or every car nut, they all just want a car like the AC Cobra.

The AC Cobra only has one motive. One goal. One objective.

To kill you.