Dream 3 car garage with rules!

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 05/27/2014 at 19:28 • Filed to: None

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So here's the deal: You get three cars absolutely of your choice. One from America, one from Italy and one from Japan. No international hybrids like an AC Cobra or DeTomaso Pantera. Value of any car cannot exceed $50,000. Your current car(s) will disappear so some of these will have to take on your daily driving duties.

What do you choose?

For me:

1969 Corvette 427/390 horsepower

1969 Maserati Indy

1970 Datsun 240Z

jkm7680 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:30

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$50,000 new? Or $50,000 current market value?

Brian Silvestro > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:32

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SVT Raptor

Alfa GTV

RX-7

GhostZ > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:33

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'merica: 1970 Dodge Challenger straight six w/ a 413 engine swap (can be done for under $50,000) with the 400 block bore and stroke.

Italy: 2005ish Maserati Quattroporte (barely under $50,000) - would try for a GranTurismo, but I'm not sure you can find one for the price.

Japan: R32 Nissan GT-R

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > jkm7680 05/27/2014 at 19:34

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Good question. Current value

jkm7680 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:35

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Got it! Thankya.

Gamecat235 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:35

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Italy? With a 50k limit? You are a cruel cruel man...

jkm7680 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:36

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65 Mustang, 72 240Z, 05 Gransport.

Manuél Ferrari > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:37

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I think these cars would all meet the price requirement since I could buy used with some miles to stay at or under $50K:

Newest CTS-V Wagon I could buy for $50K

Lexus IS-F

Ferrari F355 (I know it's expensive to maintain, but the other cars are reliable)

Bandit > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:38

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70s 240Z BRE replica - Other daily driver/hoon-mobile

1978 Trans Am (Pro Touring style) - daily driver (surprisingly practical cars)

70s Maserati Bora (or Merak if I can't find a Bora for cheap enough) - Project/Sunday car

Side note: I'd much rather have the pantera over the Maserati

offroadkarter > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:40

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Shit, um....

Japan: R34 GT-R (probably something balls out like a Spec II Nur)

America, easy: 03-04 cobra

Italy... um.... this is tough since all of italy's good cars are 6 figure cars...: I would say a Ferrari F355. It can fit in the budget if you look hard enough!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Gamecat235 05/27/2014 at 19:40

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bahahaha enjoy your Fiat 850!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:41

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Here's my new answer because I forgot about the IS-F and the 456

Raptor

456

IS-F

GhostZ > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 19:42

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Better hope that if you have any other passengers, they can fit in the rear seats of a R34:

I believe this pic is out of a V-spec Nur. The Mustang isn't much more roomy either.

Gamecat235 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:42

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There must be a salvage 4c out there somewhere, right?

offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:42

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I guess we're both rockin F355's.

daender > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:42

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(track) 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R (avg price is about 50k$ to import and buy a nice one), stash in Canada for 5 more years

(Jalop) CTS-V wagon with auto, visit GT-R using said wagon

(dd) Fiat 500L (wagon-ish, 4-door, turbo, paddleshift, booyah)

offroadkarter > GhostZ 05/27/2014 at 19:43

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if I have any more than one passenger, they can take their own damn car lol

STREPITUS > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:43

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USA: 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Italy: 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal (its right around $50k right now).

Japan: 2008 Infiniti FX45

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 19:48

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Oh man you want the 456 even more than the Alfa? Wow. You must really like it then.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:48

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America: 300 SRT

Japan: Lexus IS350 F-Sport

Italy: Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:49

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Difficult. Probably a Mk2 Corvair Monza, an Alfa Montreal and a Honda S800.

Who cares about practicality when you've got that level of style/weirdness :)

Blondude > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:50

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First gen Bronco (you might not be able to do quite that much and keep it under $50k, but some mods would be nice)

Hawk Cars Stratos replica

First gen Celica coupe.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:50

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It's just so...perfect in every way. I don't know what it is about it exactly. It's just a great package.

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 19:51

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Shit that one you found is near me and has the stick.

So dangerous.

Must. Not. Go. See. It.

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 19:51

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I know it's a nightmare to own. But I don't care. I still want one.

It's my favorite sounding street legal car in the world, period.

offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:52

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that was like 15 seconds of google just to prove I could make the budget to haha

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:52

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All current cars would disappear? You can pry Dugga boy from my cold dead hands...

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 19:53

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It's 90s looks with a V12 and gated shifter. And it's understated.

Everyone would call you sir.

Women 10 years your senior would want to grab lunch.

If you get this car before you turn 30 you'd be an Oppo hero.

offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:54

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I mean I'd rather have a broken Ferrari than what, a broken Alfa 156 or some shit?

All Italian cars will break, catch on fire and rust. Make it one that will count.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 19:54

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Welp, there's my new goal in life. God I want it so bad.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 19:56

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If you make it happen then you're only allowed to drive it when wearing an Italian suit.

It can be an old and worn Italian suit, that's fine. Just no shorts and flip flops.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Gamecat235 05/27/2014 at 19:57

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FYI, I left a comment with a question for you. I'm heading out, so I'll get back to you tomorrow. Cheers!

fhrblig > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 19:57

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I think I could find these 3 in the price range.

1. Raptor (narrowly beating out a Dodge Challenger SRT-8)

2. Ferrari 456

3. A Datsun 310GX 5-door (because I'm a very, very weird guy)

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 19:59

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HAHAHA good point!

They're all going to be expensive pains. At least the Ferrari will be fast and awesome when it is actually running.

It's crazy how the F355 still has decent specs even by today's standards. Good amount of power and still a ton of power per liter.

offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:03

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it'll also still be a ferrari when its broken

and that gated shifter!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:04

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Dammit!! I can't have my Porsches... :(

2015 Mustang GT(Starts at $32,925)

Any Italian car I want won't be $50k...

Can't think of any Japanese car either... :(

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:07

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Current price 4,500,000 ¥ for this beauty which is just under $50kUSD

everything else is irrelevant.. so maybe a 4x4 F150 with a canopy to tow this and have room to sleep in. and uhhhhhh are Ferrari 400-412's under $50k yet?

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 20:11

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True you can still go in the garage and shift gears! That's worth it right there. Now I want a salvage Ferrari to put in the house.

I can't even decide which Ferraris I would get if I won a million bucks. The F355 would definitely be stick. I would want an F430 stick but I would also want it to be a Scud or 16M. The one easy call is a 599 stick.

offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:12

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I'd need a 550 maranello at a minimum

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:16

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That would be so badass. Track days in a suit!

Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:18

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What's wrong with the Fiat 850? I think it's a lovely little car. I was just thinking about taking it as the Italian choice before scrolling down...

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 20:18

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I'll help you

You don't have to buy a new car

So think of used Japanese sports cars or sports sedans

And Italian cars from the 90s

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 20:20

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I wonder how much the Sultan would want to part with his 456 wagon

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 20:22

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Except it couldn't be just any track. It would need to be a big track with long sweeping turns. And only a select group of people would be allowed to run their cars. James May would be one.

Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:24

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offroadkarter > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:24

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I think all of his cars are with a "death do us part" clause. Although IIRC some of his collection was open for sale but I don't think anything sold.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:24

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Hehehe all of this is a perfect picture.

MMMMMMMMM the color:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:25

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Eh... The only Japanese car I know of that isn't new is a Datsun 240, but I don't know if I want one.

And I can't think of any Italian cars from the 90s. I'll just go ahead and guess Maserati.

Brian, The Life of > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:26

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1966 Mustang Fastback

1963 Alfa Giulia Spider

1979 Toyota FJ40

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 20:27

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It's so beautiful!!!

Cryingoldeuropeanlookingman.GIF

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 20:28

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OK I'll pick for you!

Lexus IS-F

Ferrari Testarossa with some miles on it

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:29

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Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 20:30

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That's the one!

Perfect

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:31

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Pretty much every manual 456 on Autotrader is amazing.

Manuél Ferrari > offroadkarter 05/27/2014 at 20:32

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Damn. I wish he was one of those Sultans that didn't actually care about his cars in this specific case.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 05/27/2014 at 20:33

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You absolutely win you magnificent bastard. taste.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 20:35

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I can get one of these for $50 and below???

mazdaspeed2 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:48

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I would go e30 m3, 22b STI, and a FieSTa.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 20:48

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AMC Gremlin

Datsun 240z

Maserati Bi-turbo

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 21:09

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Yup, I've seen high mileage ones for $50K!

Better move fast though, prices are going up by the day!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 21:14

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But what about the money I'm saving for these? :(

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 21:19

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You've just stumbled upon the dilemma that eventually dogs all Porsche fans!

Porsches are more reliable and more usable (in most cases at least). And they're generally cheaper so you can have moar of them.

But Ferraris can also be purchased and they are more exotic and appreciate faster (in most cases at least).

But we all have only a certain amount of monies. So do you buy Porsches and see your assets slowly go up in value while maintenance costs are held down? Or do you put all your monies into one near classic Ferrari and endure the high cost of parts while you watch the value go up steadily and then maybe go through the roof if you're lucky?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 21:29

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What if it's my DD?

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 21:34

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Then you are a God amongst men!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 21:38

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I'm glad you just said that, because I found, and want this:

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/27/2014 at 21:48

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Haha so awesome

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 05/27/2014 at 21:50

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Hey wanna help me decide which 911 I want again?

catkam623 misses his 944 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 21:57

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America: 69 mustang Mach 1 since it's just so badass

Italy: Ferrari 308 gts because gorgeous convertible Ferrari.

Japan: Honda NSX you can still get one for under 50,000 and reliable mid-engined goodness.

Tomas Hancar > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/27/2014 at 22:57

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1969 Mustang

2004+ LP-550-2 Gallardo Spyder MT

NSX

Tomas Hancar > Tomas Hancar 05/27/2014 at 22:59

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Wait, I guess I couldn't get that Gallardo for under 50k, right ? Well... If not, then I'd probably go for some older convertible Ferrari with an MT... geez, is that even possible... ? :D

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 01:16

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A 993/964? a 930 turbo flatnose? Or a 69 911t? Or a 997.2? Or a that gorgeous 959 I saw at cars and coffee, oh oh a 997.2 gt3 RS 4.0, mmm an original 356 1600 super speedster. I may have gone too far on this one.

Can you tell I'm a porsche fan?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 01:20

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All fantastic options. But I've narrowed it down to 4.

993, 964, 3.2 Carrera or a 997. With the 993, 964 and 997 being either a C2 or C2S. Now I just gotta pick from these.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 01:25

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I would choose a 997 or a 964 both beautiful cars fantastic drivers and can currently be found on the cheaper side. I so say though the 3.2 Carrera is an awfully tempting choice.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 01:33

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I'm interested as to why you didn't choose a 993? While some are very expensive, I've found ones from $25-35k which honestly isn't that bad.

Other than that, I'm thinking of the first 911 I want to buy when I get out of college and I want it to be a DD all year round, including winter. I don't need all the features and creature comforts of today, just a radio, AC and heating, ABS and other simple things would do. 3.2 Carreras don't have ABS but it'd be the cheapest way to go. 964 improves on the 3.2 and then some, and the 997 is a whole different car. So many choices.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 01:47

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I'm just not the biggest fan of the 993 in the first place and the cost just seems extravagant to me even at 25-30k which while a great deal feel wouldn't last long before rapidly rising due to maintenance charges. The 3.2 Carrera is definitely my favorite of the bunch and probably the best investment as a whole since it's not as complicated which means you can do more work yourself ANSI personally think the 3.2 Carrera will shortly be rapidly increasing in value. The 964 is as you say the 3.2 improved and is also quite nice. The 997 is just such an incredible machine and would be imminently doable as a dd if not for the cost of any Porsche out of warranty and the complexities to work on.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 01:58

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I hope the 3.2 doesn't go up in value significantly for another couple years or so, I need to be able to afford one! :(

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:04

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Completely agree I'm actually sad about their increasing value since it will make it so much harder for me to get one in a couple years (well maybe more than a few). but it does mean that my cars value gas gone up by association which is quite nice.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:05

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if you don't mind me asking are you not sleeping or a fellow west coaster?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:06

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Trying to sleep. East coaster here haha. Can't because Oppo. :)

And in anticipation of taking my dad's car to the shop tomorrow.

You sound like you've got yourself a 911 in your garage.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:11

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hah I wish just a lowly 944.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:12

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what's your dads car again a 70 something?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:17

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Not true! A 944 is an excellent handling sports car. Sure it doesn't make all the power a 911 makes(provided that 911 isn't a base '74-77, and or you have a 944S2 or Turbo or Turbo S) but they're still very fun cars and great for the track I've been told. I got to ride in one last month and regretted not being able to pick up my uncles 85.5. A 944 is still a very special car in this world IMO. He's still got it though and I'm hoping to see it in a couple months.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:19

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'74 :)

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:20

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Oh I wasn't hating on my baby in fact I love her and she's a hell of a fun car but still is just missing that Porsche magic that 911s have.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:22

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Ooh pretty lucky you get to drive it and that your dad has taste. My dad who actually likes cars just went out and bought a prius.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:24

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I spotted this today and damn near cried about how pretty it was really liked the ruf wheels and upgrades. Bonus blue 944 in the background that belongs to my friend.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:28

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What a gorgeous 964 Turbo, I've never had the privilege of seeing a 964 in person before. It's the last generation of 911 I have yet to get up close to actually, that and a 901. It's pictures like this that make me want a 964 more. It's just something about that rear reflector/light setup and the fact that it's all red. :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:29

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I'm so sorry for your dad. What compelled him to do that and what was his previous car?

Luckily, my dad won't touch a Toyota with a stick so I'm good in that department. ;)

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:35

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oh believe me I know how pretty that is i spent a good 15 minutes appreciating it, the whale tale, tasteful modifications, and convertible top just make it look so nice.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:37

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Oh I'm jealous and to be honest I'm not sure exactly what came over him maybe a reverse midlife crisis, I can only assume that as he saw all of his friends selling theirs for something more exciting he felt like oh I need to get me one of those. That's exactly what I need.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 02:39

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also I feel bad about keeping you up so go to sleep we can talk more in the morning.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:41

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Never have I heard Prius coincide with the word "exciting"....Fascinating haha. :)

Maybe more fun than I think it is? Nah that's impossible! He was suppose to go out and buy a 997 for a proper mid-life crisis. :p

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 02:44

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No worries, this happens every night. :)

But with your permission, I will gladly try to sleep. I will be hopefully making a post(s) throughout the day in regards to the car and getting underneath it for once and there may be a driving video too. :)

But for now, good night/morning!

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 09:26

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I have but only when coinciding with not or trade for. I can't tell you how much fun it is since I refuse yo get in it but he was supposed to go out and get a proper mid life crisis car in fact I've been waiting 5 years for him to do that.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > catkam623 misses his 944 05/28/2014 at 09:52

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that's a tragic story right there.

catkam623 misses his 944 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 05/28/2014 at 10:01

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Thank you for your understanding I guess I will just have to continue to wait. Maybe god will reward me and I'll get all the Porsches for my patience.

Camry-Into-Canyon > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 05/29/2014 at 17:04

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Buick GNX

Fiat Coupe Turbo (Canadian 15-year rule)

Tasteful VIP-style Toyota Century

Desu-San-Desu > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/05/2014 at 16:26

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Do I have to pick one from America?

Meh....

Ok, fine. The first two are easy:

ITALY: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Supercharged (The Grocery Getter)

JAPAN: 1976 Toyota Celica GT RA28 W50 (The Cruiser)

AMERICA: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT (The Track Toy) (Invoices for $48k)

Bavarian Banshee > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/06/2014 at 02:42

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1958 Plymouth Fury. (Christine style.)

1990 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6 QV.

1987 Toyota MR2 SC.