Cars you like but would never buy with your own money.

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman) 01/31/2015 at 16:11 • Filed to: None

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I get it. We all have cars that we like, but we would never buy with your own money. I'll give you three of mine, and you'll drop your personal picks in the comments section.

Ford Focus ST

Why I like it: It's an immature, torque-steering hot hatch.

Why I wouldn't buy it: I think the Fiesta ST is the better car, it costs 30k in Canada.

Porsche 911

Why I like it: It's a fun, practical sports car.

Why I wouldn't buy it: The 928 is better than the classics, and Caymans are just so good, that they render the modern 911 unnecessary.

Mark V GTI

Why I like it: It's the best all-round car for under 15k.

Why I wouldn't buy it: It's a bit too polished, and the Mazdaspeed 3 is so much more fun.

bob and john > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:15

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with a few exceptions, anything over 200K. the F40 and the koinegseggs and the pagain not withstanding.

My citroen won't start > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:15

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Weirdly, the cars I would never buy with my own money are the ones that are on paper better than the ones I want. I would never buy a 2 seater Ferrari, I like the grand tourers, same with Lamborghini.

Yossarian > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:16

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Chevy SS. I like the looks, V8, but I'd never pay $45k for a Chevy.

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:16

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Lexus LFA

Buick Regal GS

Saturn Sky/Solstice

Hot Hatches as a segment

Porsche 928

Fast SUVs

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Yossarian 01/31/2015 at 16:17

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Amen.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 01/31/2015 at 16:18

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Why no 928?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > My citroen won't start 01/31/2015 at 16:18

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To each their own!

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:18

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Most are automatic and I would want a manual. Also I think there are better GT cars on the market.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > bob and john 01/31/2015 at 16:19

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What about the LFA?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 01/31/2015 at 16:19

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Fair enough.

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:20

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Why no 911?

bob and john > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:20

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that also falls in those exceptions. the 8c (are those under 150K now?)

but most other things are just psending money for the sake of spending money,. which I dont find cool or appealing at all.

Decay buys too many beaters > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:21

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E60 M5

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 01/31/2015 at 16:22

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The 928 is a more accomplished grand tourer, and the Cayman S is a much sharper sports car.

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:23

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As you said fair enough.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Decay buys too many beaters 01/31/2015 at 16:24

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Not even for $20k (I found a few around that mark)?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > bob and john 01/31/2015 at 16:24

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Yeah. Also, Diablos don't count because they're under 200k.

Cé hé sin > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:26

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Decay buys too many beaters > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:26

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The maintenance costs terrify me.

Aaron Paul: Oppo's Resident Fake British Actor > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:32

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Here are my three picks:

1. Chevrolet SS

Why I like it: It's a good American sports sedan.

Why I wouldn't buy it: It's too damn expensive.

2. Lexus LFA

Why I like it: It may be a terrible halo car according to Doug DeMuro, but it appeals to me.

Why I wouldn't buy it: It's also too damn expensive.

3. Any Porsche Model Currently On Sale

Why I like it: I like Porsches.

Why I wouldn't buy it: Fully loaded, you guessed it — they're too damn expensive.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Decay buys too many beaters 01/31/2015 at 16:32

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That explains it. E39s are even worse, though.

ranwhenparked > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:36

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The Honda Element is one of those for me. I really like the concept of it, but I wouldn't want to spend money on one or have to drive it around all the time.

CAcoalminer > bob and john 01/31/2015 at 16:38

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Unfortunately, no.

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/…

mr2gud2u > JR1 01/31/2015 at 16:44

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Right with you on the hot hatches.

Axial > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:46

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Focus ST

Golf R

BR-Z/FR-S

C7 Corvette Stingray

Porsche 911

Alfa Romeo 4C

Cadillac ATS Coupe

BMW i8

In the cases of the first two, I like what they can do but I hate hatchbacks. In the case of everything else, I like what they represent but I don't like the execution.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Axial 01/31/2015 at 16:49

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I agree with most of these. Why no Toyobaru?

RallyWrench > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 16:59

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Not really. In my experience with customer cars, the E60 M5 makes the E39 look cheap when it goes wrong.

Big Bubba Ray > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:01

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Any Audi.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > RallyWrench 01/31/2015 at 17:01

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I heard that the E39 suffered from bad VANOS units and carbon buildup.

DoYouEvenShift > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:15

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RallyWrench > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:23

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I've heard that too, but only seen 2 cars out of the 10-15 we see need them, and none with these terrible carbon problems we're led to believe they all have. Most of those cars are well past 100k miles. I think the internet has blown that out of proportion. The E39 M5 is the only car that everyone in the shop would own. On the other hand, anyone for whom $5000 is a scary number for car repairs, maybe more than once a year, has no business owning an E60.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > DoYouEvenShift 01/31/2015 at 17:43

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I'd buy a Terminator with my own money.

RallyWrench > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:50

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I had to put some thought into this.

Porsche Boxster: Great to drive, but I really don't like convertibles.

E38 BMW 750i: Wonderful on the road, effortless power, incredibly comfortable & composed. Awful to work on beyond normal service. (Same applies to the 850)

1st-gen Dodge Viper GTS: Just a complete hooligan monster of a car, unruly in every way. The race cars were inspiring, and the road cars make you feel like a giddy 5 year old given the keys to a cartoon race car, but way too flashy & brutal to live with, for me.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > RallyWrench 01/31/2015 at 17:54

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Can we agree that 740i>750i?

revrseat70 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:54

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Lotus Exige: Amazing car for driving in anger. Problem: It's only an amazing car when driving in anger. You have to have a certain kind of disposable income before you can view a >$35k car the same way someone views an old kart/atv.

^ That pretty much goes for any track car that's not an MR2 or Miata -> see: BRZ, many porsche's, and the like

An old 911: Wonderful sound and driving dynamics. Problem: Prices are super inflated right now and the maintenance is only going to get more expensive as parts become rare and knowledgable labor dwindles.

RallyWrench > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 17:59

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Absolutely. But i would buy a 740 with my own money, so it didn't qualify ;). The 750 is a pretty special thing when it's right though, hence my pick. Gotta love a big V12 sedan.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > RallyWrench 01/31/2015 at 18:32

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I, too, would buy a 740 with my own money.

Axial > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 19:06

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Is weaksauce in the engine. I mean, even the GTI has more punch and that's the most boring thing you could possibly buy as an enthusiast option.

Variance > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 19:16

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Either of the Toyobaru twins. I enjoy driving them, but I wouldn't pay for the privilege of doing so.

gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/31/2015 at 19:18

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BMW 850CSi

Probably the only BMW that actually looks good, but that V12 is a nightmare...

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun 01/31/2015 at 19:19

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Amen.