Parents Dream Cars 

"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick) 02/01/2015 at 11:47 • Filed to: None

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Just bored waiting for Wraith to finish downloading and wanted to see what kind of cars your parents are into. Nothing serious so POST AWAY!!!

My Dad has a thing for Panteras. If I'm someday able to afford it I'll definitely get him one.

And my mom broke a deal with me. She said if I get her a Mustang she'll get her license. Guess she's gonna be waiting on that for a while. Her choice.

TheHondaBro > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:48

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My dad wants an NSX.

My mom wants a Corvette.

Brian Silvestro > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:50

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Father:

Mother:

SlickMcRick > TheHondaBro 02/01/2015 at 11:50

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I see the old man is also a Honda fan. Two very solid choices. So both our dads want mid-rear engine cars and our mothers American Classics.

camaroboy68ss > TheHondaBro 02/01/2015 at 11:50

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Dad wants either a hemi cuda convertible or a 356 speedster

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:51

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Dad wants a truck.

My mom doesn't have a dream car.

SlickMcRick > Brian Silvestro 02/01/2015 at 11:51

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I honestly didn't see the G Wagon coming. Your mom is awesome.

SlickMcRick > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 02/01/2015 at 11:52

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:( poor mom. And what truck in particular is your dad interested in? My old man seem to have a thing for the Dodge Ram from the mid-2000s on up.

thedevilinside > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:54

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My dad's dream car was a Passat. Then he got one, he will forever hate all VAG products now. He had such a bad experience he bought a base model Accord after his Passat. But now he has moved on and loves his WRX.

My mom wants a C class or 3 series, but doesn't think the price is justifiable.

ly2v8-Brian > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:54

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I know my mom wants a 1st gen Nova. Dad? he's not that into cars.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:59

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Mom wants a CTS-V.

Not too sure about my dad, a Z06 maybe.

 > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 11:59

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My dad wanted one of these,

My mom doesn't care about cars.

SlickMcRick > thedevilinside 02/01/2015 at 12:00

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Hahahaha you dads experience had me actually burst out laughing. There was a brief moment my old man was obsessed with getting a Volks CC but that died the moment he asked a random owner about it and they were ready to sell it to him on the spot because of the maintenance and issues. What year is his WRX?

And your mom is absolutely right. The price for those things new is absolutely preposterous. Have you recommended she look at ones that are CPO? There are nice deals to be found there since BMWs depreciate like crazy when new.

CB > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:00

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Dad still wants an E-Type, from what I recall (his stapdad had a white convertible with a red interior). Mum probably wants a newer 'Stang.

DrScientist > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:01

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my mother always wanted one of these:

when i finally had the means... i got her one of these instead. i offered on the SL, but she said she wanted something newer that had lower likelihood of being a pain in the neck.

SlickMcRick > ly2v8-Brian 02/01/2015 at 12:01

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That's interesting. Well we can't have all our parents into cars. Awesome choice for mom though.

SlickMcRick >  02/01/2015 at 12:02

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What exactly is that?

fhrblig > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:02

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Stepdad: Ford GT.

Mom: Corvette C3

 > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:02

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GAZ M20

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAZ-M20_P…

TheHondaBro > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:03

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Are... Are we brothers?

SlickMcRick > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/01/2015 at 12:03

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The new CTS-V or the previous gen? Moms seem to have some awesome choices.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:04

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Either really. A coupe if it's a previous gen though.

For Sweden > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:05

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My father had a 1967 Mercury Cougar when it was new. He's currently restoring a Ford Model A pickup.

SlickMcRick > CB 02/01/2015 at 12:07

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Good luck on that E-Type. Such a beauty of a car. And mom has nice taste. Does she like the newest model that's out?

SlickMcRick > TheHondaBro 02/01/2015 at 12:08

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It's possible. I do love Hondas myself. Trying something a little different now. I've had a 97 Civic LX, 92 Civic Si Hatch, 93 Accord LX and a 13 Civic EX

ly2v8-Brian > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:08

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Yeah, I hope when I'm done with school I can help make that happen for my mom.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:09

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My dad wants a Torino King Cobra, (yeah right) and my mother wants her 1983 Trans Am back. Grey interior, red paint, gold wheels T tops and a stick shift.

SlickMcRick > DrScientist 02/01/2015 at 12:09

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No problem there. She no longer wanted a convertible?

TopSirloin > thedevilinside 02/01/2015 at 12:09

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Then he got one, he will forever hate all VAG products now.

I don't understand this line of thinking. "I had a steak that was overcooked. I will forever hate steak from here on out".. Everyone has bad experiences with cars. Swearing off an entire manufacturer is a knee jerk reaction. Not to mention all the brands in VAG.. Audi/Porsche/Bentley/Lamborghini/Bugatti/Skoda/Seat etc. etc etc.. That's a huuuuge chunk.

SlickMcRick > fhrblig 02/01/2015 at 12:11

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Nice and nice. I've always liked the look of the C3. It's ripe for an engine swap though.

Leadbull > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:13

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After driving Honda Accords for years, my dad bought a Z3 about five years ago. He DDs it, even during the winter, and it seems to be holding up real well.

He also drove a '72 Cutlass Supreme back in the late '80s/early '90s, and he's said many times that he regrets selling it.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:13

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Pretty sure he wants the new Ram with the diesel. I want him to get a GM though.

SlickMcRick > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/01/2015 at 12:13

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Ahhh no wagon love. Auto or Manual?

SlickMcRick > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 02/01/2015 at 12:17

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I never knew such a Torino existed. That thing looks beautiful. Guess mom gets hers first then since you'll have to refinance your home to get dads.

SlickMcRick > Leadbull 02/01/2015 at 12:19

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Are prices on the Cutlass at crazy levels yet? And I really like the Z3. They're such fun cars. A nice alternative to a Miata if you can get a decent one.

SlickMcRick > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 02/01/2015 at 12:20

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Any reason you prefer the GM? I honestly thing Ram makes some very very nice trucks now. They straddle the fine balance of work and pleasure. They look good both dirty and clean.

Alfalfa > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:22

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My mom wants a Mustang. I'm planning to restore one for her eventually.

My dad hates cars, his dream car is anything very fuel efficient that he can easily put all of his bicycles inside.

SlickMcRick > Alfalfa 02/01/2015 at 12:24

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Lol. I would recommend the Honda Element but it's not breaking records on fuel efficiency. For being a brick with curves it does do decent by getting into the mid-20s I believe.

Any particular year or generation your mom prefers?

Cherry_man1 > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:26

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My dad want's his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 S code back, Aston Martin, Jag F-Type Coupe-R,XKR.

My mom want's a CTS-V Wagon or really any station wagon with a way way back or a Ferrari

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:28

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Oh I agree the Ram's are great right now, definitely wouldn't be upset if he got one of them. My grandfather has had GM trucks for a while and I've spent a lot of time around them and working on them, so that's what makes my preference GM. I do like what Ram is offering right now quite a bit though.

Big Bubba Ray > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:30

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My mom wants a convertible Karmann Ghia. She has great taste. My dad has always wanted an S6 with a V10.

SlickMcRick > Cherry_man1 02/01/2015 at 12:30

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Well at least you have choices when it comes to both parents. Your mom is the second one on here that wants a CTS-V. Seems to be some love out there for Caddy after all

SlickMcRick > Big Bubba Ray 02/01/2015 at 12:33

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Based on the responses I've been getting it really seems like moms are the true Jalops of the household.

Alfalfa > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:35

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You know what's hilarious? My dad totally has a Honda Element.

My mom likes the first gen, nothing more specific than that other than wanting an automatic. She seems to like the notchbacks more.

Big Bubba Ray > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:37

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Haha that's hilarious. I do occasionally catch my mom browsing craigslist for cars.

Squarical > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:46

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My mom thinks this is the coolest car ever and is currently driving it 'til the wheels fall off. 2004 Monte Carlo SS.

My dad is cutting the top off of his 1966 Mustang hardtop and turning it into a fastback.

Leadbull > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:49

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About the Cutlass, I don't really know. They weren't too bad last time I checked. I think I saw a nice one for maybe $15,000? The 442s are more than double that, of course.

And yes, the Z3 is the most fun car I've driven to date. I don't exactly get around that much, but it's still a great car. More fun than the NB Miata I drove.

DrScientist > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:51

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she's in her 70s now... is worried too much about her hair blowing and getting too much sun. and she wasnt convinced the new hard folding roofs are more secure than the old rag tops she is used to on a convertible.

she did appreciate the big 18in amg wheels though. :)

Jack Does Cars > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 12:52

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My mother wants either a Series 2 E-Type convertible, BMW M4 Cconvertible (with a manual, GO MOM GO), or a 991 Targa 4S.

My not-stepfather wants a Nissan GT-R, an Audi RS7, wants his Chrysler Laser back (I don't know why), and he wants to turbocharge his Audi A3 3.2.

That's Engineering? > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:06

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My dad owns a corvette, but he has always wanted a Ferrari. Surprisingly, he wants a 308. That is his "affordable" dream car, if you will. His actual dream car is a Ford GT. My mom is a porsche fan, but she just got a new BMW, so she is content.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:11

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My dad bought a white/black 78' 911 SC new, still has it, doesn't look like hes ever going to change things up. He has done a few improvements with recommendations from the S Car Go shop.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > TheHondaBro 02/01/2015 at 13:12

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I want to go to Canada and find an Aerodeck.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:19

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My mom wants a Porsche 356 Speedster and a VW Type II Bus

My stepdad wants and Audi R8 V10 and a Nissan 300sx Twin Turbo

My dad wants another Porsche 930 Turbo and a few cool motorcycles

My step mom just wants my dad to get another lifted Wrangler for when she's not driving her Prius

Xyl0c41n3 > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:30

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My dad prefers something around this vintage. Late 60s or early 70s Impala.

My mom prefers something around this vintage. 72/73 Cutlass Supreme. She actually had one in this color.

Might as well include myself. I think most of Oppo knows I have a thing for Mustangs. From debut to about 1969. Then again from 2005 onwards. I'll make an occasional exception for a 70s vintage, but the 80s fox bodies are a big nope for me. ^_^

Cherry_man1 > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:41

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Well she want's specifically the Wagon. She says the Merk Wagon is just too much and doesnt come in red. But I think it does.

CB > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:44

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I don't think she has. She currently has a red 2000 convertible with the V6 and a manual, and she sometimes mentions that a new one would be nice, but I think she only saw the 2005-2014 models. Not like she drives it much anyway - her 'Stang has less than 70k kilometers on it.

gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 13:52

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My mom wants a red Jag convertible, my father doesn't believe in fun

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 14:34

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The King Cobra Torino was supposed to be the Superbird killer, Fords attempt at an Aerocar.

It might even have done just that if NASCAR hadn't changed the rules and killed them off.

SlickMcRick > Leadbull 02/01/2015 at 15:07

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Let's keep the Z3 our little secret and keep the best of both worlds to ourselves. Amazing driving experience with an inline 6 so you also have some go to accompany the show.

Manuél Ferrari > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 15:07

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Mother: doesn't really care what she drives and has a Merc C300. But she likes driving BMWs more because they "feel more sporty".

Father: air cooled Porsches, modern Ferraris, and classic Mercs (I know, random...)

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 15:57

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Dad was very much a car nut... He really wanted to put a 13B in a MGB GT, or to build a 440-powered Fury III wagon, and his daily, before he passed, was a FC RX-7.

Mom wants a ND. She has a NC now, but she really wants the ND, since she's seen it.

I came down on Dad's side, and want a Vista Cruiser with the Wildcat 455, or a Datsun 2000 Roadster, much like the matching pair my parents had as DDs, when I was born.

AM3R shamefully returns > Xyl0c41n3 02/01/2015 at 16:29

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Glad I'm not the only one that doesn't love the fox body stang

thedevilinside > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 20:08

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She has a newish Impreza she loves, so I don't want to take away from that. The WRX is a '13.

thedevilinside > TopSirloin 02/01/2015 at 20:11

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I guess all VAG is exaggerating. Just Audi and VW really. And I don't think a $25,000 mistake or whatever it was could make it knee jerk to not want another car from that brand. Especially when they're known for issues. His favorite car ever was his old Scirocco, plenty of other manufacturers to try.

AdverseMartyr > SlickMcRick 02/01/2015 at 21:13

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My parents want all the American horsepower.

Father: (owns) 1969 Corvette (454 hot rod); (wants) New Cadillac CTS-V, Newest Gen Corvette, Hellcat, or a Rausch F-150 and then also a 1969 Road Runner (his high school car).

Mother: 1969 Camaro (preferably SS) or a brand new Camaro.