What car would you buy in 1993

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 11/16/2015 at 12:20 • Filed to: What Would You Buy When, WWYBW

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Rules: The car had to be sold brand new in 1993

There are a lot of easy answers here, Mclaren F1, Viper, etc. I decided to pick a V12 grand tourer though. And arguably one of the top 5 best looking BMWs of all time. You can’t go wrong with a BMW 850Ci making making 322 horsepower.

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Cherry_man1 > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:26

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1993 Cobra R

CounterTorqueSteer > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:27

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The Diablo has always been my favorite Lamborghini

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:28

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Formula Firehawk with 6-speed manual and T-tops. Because deep down, I’m white trash.

This one, preferably.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:28

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1992 560 sel amg

Sneaky Pete > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:28

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If I had the money, Viper.

If I made what I do now, a 1993 Honda Prelude VTEC. Had a 92 Si, fun, reliable, fuel efficient, sporty little car.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:29

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Twin Turbo 300ZX. I had the JDM Fairlady equivalent and it was glorious. I can only imagine how great it would be brand spankin new with no worn bushings and what not.

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:29

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I’ll take six (liters).

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:30

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The correct answer is McLaren F1

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:31

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Damn you for mentioning the F1. Uh, probably that.

Babz > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:31

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Alright, I’m gonna go with a Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Evoluzione II (introduced in june ‘93)

JR1 > Cherry_man1 11/16/2015 at 12:31

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Nice pick. Mystic blue?

JR1 > CounterTorqueSteer 11/16/2015 at 12:32

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Good combination of crazy 80s and modern design

qbeezy > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:32

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InB4 someone says miata. Pretty much anything that isn’t a miata.

My citroen won't start > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:32

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FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:32

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or

Can’t decide

JR1 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 11/16/2015 at 12:33

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These might have a rep for white trash but in 10 to 15 years they will be collectable and people will say “damn I should have bought that.”

JR1 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 11/16/2015 at 12:33

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Back when AMG was a crazy tuner

daender > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:33

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‘93 Skyline GT-R N1. Street legal GT-R race car for the road? Hell yes.

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/16/2015 at 12:34

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I have always loved the luck of these. I bet they were one hot car in 1993

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:34

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Supra.

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 11/16/2015 at 12:34

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Nice choice

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:35

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Yes, I would buy all three, because why the hell not?

JR1 > Babz 11/16/2015 at 12:35

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I never knew you could get one these at a four door

Nibby > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:36

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JR1 > My citroen won't start 11/16/2015 at 12:36

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Back when the Range Rover was an SUV not a status symbol

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/16/2015 at 12:37

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First choice. More interesting I think

f86sabre > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:37

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3000 GT VR4. The want was strong in 1993.

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 11/16/2015 at 12:37

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Saw one of those yesterday without a wing. It looked so out of place

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 11/16/2015 at 12:38

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NSX is the best choice here

JR1 > Nibby 11/16/2015 at 12:38

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Good pick. One of the best looking SLs

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:38

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It really is. 4 liter v6 and rwd. Perfect for me.

JR1 > f86sabre 11/16/2015 at 12:38

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So rare!

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/16/2015 at 12:39

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I like the looks more too

Babz > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:39

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I don’t think you can get them any other way. I don’t believe there is a 3 door Delta.

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:39

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So rare to see one that’s unmolested.

JR1 > Babz 11/16/2015 at 12:39

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Really? I wonder how I always missed the rear doors...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:39

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1993 Corvette ZR-1

It may be a GM, and in no way connected to my normal Mercury, but a Mercury none the less- that engine was designed by Lotus and built by MERCURY Marine.

Oh, and they’re awesome.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:40

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A W140 600SEC.

Nibby > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:40

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Thanks.

TheHondaBro > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:40

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UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:41

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Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:43

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1993 SVT Cobra.

That and the SVO are the only fox bodies I’d ever want

DoYouEvenShift > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:43

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ZR1 Vetye thank you very much

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:43

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Possibly blasphemous but it could have passed as a Cadillac or Saab. Just maybe..

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:43

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They were! it was the fastest Z car ever made up until recently. 350z and below this was the best of the bunch but I don’t know how it compares with the 370Z.

MonkeePuzzle > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:44

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easy, 1993 Honda Civic Si

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:45

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I saw an 850 the other day driving down the GS parkway. So 80s, so much want! I typically see modern BMWs as a poser car or just something boring for people who have money. But man the styling on that car is so good.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:48

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JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/16/2015 at 12:49

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I love the look of the late model C4s too

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:49

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I would buy three of them. One to keep in MINT condition, totally stock, put no miles on it, and store it in a climate controlled bunker to later sell for profit. One to LS swap so that I can daily it forever and keep the rotary as a spare for the third car. And the third car in all of it’s rotary goodness. This is why I want time travel invented...

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/16/2015 at 12:49

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Always though these were ugly as sin

vicali > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:50

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70 series;

JR1 > TheHondaBro 11/16/2015 at 12:50

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Oh damn I always forget about these

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:52

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This is a toss up for me. Either a Corvette ZR1

or a VW Coraddo

Wurrwulf > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:53

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Which one appreciated the most? That’s the one I’d buy...

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:54

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M-B 190E. Final model year of the ‘baby Benz’ before the C-Class arrived.

TheHondaBro > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:54

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Is it weird if I want an XJ220 more than an F1?

coelacanthist > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:57

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That one.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:58

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Sincerely epic vehicles

Alfalfa > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:59

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If I could see the future, mk IV Supra for investment potential. Or McLaren F1, if price were no object.

On the slightly more realistic side, a Thunderbird Super Coupe. Comfortable, but decent power and handling, and one of the few Thunderbirds you could ever get with a manual.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 11/16/2015 at 12:59

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Continuing the “budget, and lack of hindsight” choices, Olds Achieva SCX. Manual, 185hp, 2700lb - not terrible, even if it is a niced-up Cavalier with a Quad 4 developing too much power to sound like anything other than the engine munching on rocks. OM NOM NOM.

RallyWrench > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:02

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I don’t even care if it’s a half-assed and ill-handling pig, I wanted one then and I want one now.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:05

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Oh too easy

Dusty Ventures > Babz 11/16/2015 at 13:07

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The Group B homolgated version (the S4) was two door, the subsequent Group A (HF) was four.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:07

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GMC Typhoon. SURPRISE!!!

Tripper > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:08

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If I lived in Europe

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:09

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I’ll take a ‘93 ZR-1, please. Preferably in Polo Green Metallic II or Quasar Blue Metallic. 405 HP of DOHC SBC glory.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/16/2015 at 13:13

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This 1000000%. It’s the freaking greatest.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:13

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1993 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. Since the 300zx is taken.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 11/16/2015 at 13:15

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As the poster I had framed in my room growing up says:

THE LEGEND LIVES

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:23

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1993 Mazda RX7. In Montego Blue. Assuming I’m not buying a supercar.

mazda616 > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:23

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‘93 Corvette 40th Anniversary Edition. Love this color.

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:30

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Twin Turbo Supra

El Rivinado > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:34

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Cadillac Seville STS, still one of the most beautiful cars they put out. Plus, because their new, I won’t have to deal with a potential grenade.

CKeffer > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:39

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Yes, I know it drinks oil at about the same rate as gas, and apex seals are temporary self removing parts of the engine, but I just can’t seem to make myself care about that. The 3rd gen RX-7 is just such a damn cool car that I still want one to this day in spite of it’s....quirks.

djmt1 > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:41

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Aston Martin Vantage

because twin supercharged V8.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:42

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De Tomaso Pantera SI. 1993 was the last year it was produced and you could get it with a targa roof. And IIRC, 200mph.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:44

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:p

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:51

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gib

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Cherry_man1 11/16/2015 at 13:52

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Second.

Justin Hughes > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:53

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MR2 Turbo!

misfitmascots > JR1 11/16/2015 at 13:58

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F40 LM

Frank Grimes > qbeezy 11/16/2015 at 13:59

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here ya go

1993 Hongqi is now your new car with bonus racism feature.

Frank Grimes > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:06

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Dean Beyer > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:13

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This

or this

or this

or this

JR1 > TheHondaBro 11/16/2015 at 14:14

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Not at all

qbeezy > Frank Grimes 11/16/2015 at 14:14

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I’ll take the ute!

DanimalHouse > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:15

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FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, BITCHES!!!!

JR1 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 11/16/2015 at 14:15

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Sounds like a great plan

JR1 > djmt1 11/16/2015 at 14:15

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Are these still one of the fastest Astons?

JR1 > mazda616 11/16/2015 at 14:16

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That is a good looking color

JR1 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 11/16/2015 at 14:16

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I figured you would want a 968

JR1 > CKeffer 11/16/2015 at 14:16

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Quirks make a car great

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 11/16/2015 at 14:17

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There are worse options. These didn’t look that bad

JR1 > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 11/16/2015 at 14:17

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That deep purple is beautiful on the C4

JR1 > DanimalHouse 11/16/2015 at 14:17

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Never can say no to the Explorer

Cherry_man1 > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:19

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Cobra R only comes in red.

jjhats > CounterTorqueSteer 11/16/2015 at 14:20

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that shape is perfection

djmt1 > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:22

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Fastest, LOL. These things were horribly slow relatively speaking. 5 minutes in is a drag race between it, a Viper, 911, Esprit, Caterham & TVR. The results are interesting.

Jonee > JR1 11/16/2015 at 14:25

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I know this is unconventional, but a Nissan NX2000. Extremely underrated peppy little car that has superb handling. No one liked the way it looked, but I dig the weirdness of it.