What is the Ultimate Daddy's car?

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 02/02/2015 at 16:30 • Filed to: None

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As some of you may know I recently found out I'm gonna be a dad. I have a 2013 Ford Fusion that I'm perfectly happy with. But in a hypothetical situation what is the ultimate daddy's car(preferably in the sub 60K range)? My vote goes for the CTS-V Wagon.

My Runner up would be the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:33

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CTS-V wagon wins it in my book.

STI would be my runner-up.

djmt1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:34

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1000HP GTR

bob and john > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:35

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E63 wagon
RS7
G-AMG

TopSirloin > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:38

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:43

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You know my vote!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > djmt1 02/02/2015 at 16:44

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That could work!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/02/2015 at 16:46

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That is sort of where the inspiration for this post came from. You are my hero for this week.

I need my own Daddy's rocket sled. I don't think my 159hp land yacht fills that role very well.

blacktruck18 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:47

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Nomad

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:49

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Yes you do.

For those who haven't seen these:

911e46z06 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:51

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Sorry honey, you know I would love to take the kids to Doc McStuffins on Ice, but... you know... So I'll be at the pub. See you guys when you get home.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > 911e46z06 02/02/2015 at 16:51

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best suggestion so far!

KirkyV > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:52

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Well, honestly, I'd probably want him to have an Aston, or perhaps a 205 GTi... Anyway, to take the question a little more seriously, I'd give it to the XF Sportbrake:

I have always been fond of my stepdad's VW Transporter, though:

WRXerFish - WRX-Wing pilot > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:52

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My kids enjoy riding around in the WRX. Plenty of rear space.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > KirkyV 02/02/2015 at 16:54

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Aston makes a daddy's car I'd be perfectly happy with.

Funktheduck > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:57

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The ladies call me big daddy when I roll up in this

VonBelmont > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:57

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My parents had a slew of BMWs/Hondas when I was growing up. My mom did have a Toyota Sienna for a year, but it broke so she replaced it with a 3 series. Just get a sedan and tell your kids to pile in.

CPT Speedbump > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:58

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I've heard the Trailblazer SS is more fun to drive then the SRT8, because RWD..also, isn't that hard to make faster then a SRT, because LS.

Alex from Toronto > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 16:58

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I joke.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > CPT Speedbump 02/02/2015 at 17:02

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I don't want to burst your bubble the the TB SS is AWD and not RWD(at least not in Canada) but I get you on the LS part.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > VonBelmont 02/02/2015 at 17:03

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I already have a good sedan. I was just talking in a perfect world if money was no object what would you use to cart the kids around.

CPT Speedbump > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:07

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One of my friends was telling me his family had one that was RWD, guess they must of converted it, lol

FrankAtlanta > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:08

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As an actual dad (2 young boys) and owner of said vehicles:

1. Fun = CTS V Wagon. My boys get a hoot and like to ride around it. I keep it reasonable, but they love the sense of acceleration. By way of comparison - I got rid of a immaculate, owned-from-new 1999 Boxster so I could cart my boys around in the V Wagon.

2. Pragmatic = minivan. Yes, it's an appliance. Correct, it's not fun to drive. But the thing's darn useful, practical and utilitarian. And I don't care nearly as much if they trash the mini van compared to my Wagon.

Everybody handles it differently (and there's no right or wrong), but mini vans exist because they are practical and useful. Not a bit of fun, but useful and they have their place.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > CPT Speedbump 02/02/2015 at 17:08

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You can take out a fuse to disable the AWD but ALL the TB SS were AWD from factory.

RallyWrench > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:09

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For me, a 1995.5 S6 Avant. I tried to buy one last week, but it's over 1000 miles away & the guy decided to keep it. It even has rear facing jump seats.

FrankAtlanta > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:09

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BTW - congrats!!!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > FrankAtlanta 02/02/2015 at 17:11

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This is our current fleet so we are set for one kid.

But the Cool Dad inside of me wants something with a bit more flair.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > RallyWrench 02/02/2015 at 17:12

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one of my favorite cars in Forza but damn hard to find in real life.

mr2gud2u > CPT Speedbump 02/02/2015 at 17:22

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There are lots of go fast bits for the 6.1 and 6.4, but I don't think either are is reliable as the LS. Well the 6.1 isn't at least.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/02/2015 at 17:34

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The E90 has aged so well. I really, really want one for my next car...either that or an E39 M5. Both are so great with 4 doors, and a nice V8.

I wish there was a legit comparison video on the web - would imagine that'd make a great episode of some kind of head to head...the torque of the M5 vs the high revving wail of the M3.

Just4GP > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:37

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Love the two choices. Personally I prefer the Caddy. But getting little ones in and out is easier with an SUV. You don't have to bend down as far. You day "no big deal now" but just wait. One day it will all make sense.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 02/02/2015 at 17:38

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I very nearly went with an E39 M5, but decided to go with newer (and more track-worthy + screaming redline) than classic. Would still love to have one someday, though.

That would be an awesome head to head review. Maybe we can lobby Harris to do it.

V8 power + manual transmission + 4 doors + hydraulic rack = rare beast

Love it.

VonBelmont > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:41

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1st choice-Ford Taurus Wagon. 2nd choice-Ferrari FF

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 17:42

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Every time my kids ride in my car, I think of the memories I'm making. =)

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/02/2015 at 17:42

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Yeah - the E90 would make more sense in every way - newer, more track capable, it's a safer purchase too regardless of how insane a car it is. But the E39 is such a classic and I feel like if I don't experience it now, it'll be unapproachable further down the road (assuming it'll start appreciating in value soon, and it'll be an even older car).

And seriously, that would be right up Chris Harris' alley - lots of oversteer, manual, RWD, and he seems to have a thing for practical cars.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 02/02/2015 at 17:47

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Yeah, the E90s will still be depreciating a bit longer while a nice E39 will keep value, or even go up, like you posit.

Maybe we can get Chris and Tiff to get together to answer the question once and for all. Ha!

Have you read this? http://www.m3post.com/goodiesforyou/…

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/02/2015 at 17:52

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Wow, never seen that before! Will make for some great evening reading - thanks.

Assuming I don't suddenly strike gold, I'm thinking an E39 M5 for a few years, followed by an E90 M3 will be the way to go. But knowing myself, like with my current E30 I won't be able to let either of them go and I'll be forever stuck with a garage full of old BMWs.

Wait a minute...that actually sounds awesome!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 02/02/2015 at 17:54

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Sure thing. It's a great read.

That does sound fantastic. Hope I get to keep mine in "the stable" for the long haul. Time will tell.

472CID > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 18:23

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This wonderful gif made my afternoon

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > 472CID 02/02/2015 at 18:27

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your welcome I made that one myself.

Stevo777 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 18:37

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Im just going to leave this here.

Axial > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 19:00

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I think any Porsche that isn't an SUV or CUV takes it.

epidemike > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 19:17

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you could also go with an e39.

FrankAtlanta > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 19:17

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That's a nice fleet. If you have the room....CTS V wagon all,the way. I get as big a smile driving the Vagon ad I did my Boxter.

rds707 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 19:56

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Actually here in America we had the option of picking up a AWD or RWD TBSS

bradleyjames518 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/02/2015 at 20:06

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Wrong...They were available in both RWD and AWD configurations....RWD being more desirable because of the dreaded front differential bearing noise.

bradleyjames518 > bradleyjames518 02/02/2015 at 20:07

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I know because I own one...

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Axial 02/02/2015 at 20:38

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I guess its a good thing that this is my favorite Porsche then.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > bradleyjames518 02/02/2015 at 20:40

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The more you know. The must be an American thing because I swear in Canada it was only ever available as AWD

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > rds707 02/02/2015 at 20:41

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I've just been notified. I guess that's what I get for living in the great white north. I look like a dumbass trying to look smart but being totally wrong. In Canada it was only ever available as AWD so I figured it was the same in the US

ly2v8-Brian > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/03/2015 at 00:35

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Rocky and Bullwinkle PT Cruiser.

deekster_caddy > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/03/2015 at 12:57

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This gets my vote - I love the Panamera, and it's the ultimate family sedan!

That said, pretty much anything that has some punch. My kids love it when I drive, they always say "Daddy, go zoomies, go zoomies!" Well, they did when they were really little.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > deekster_caddy 02/03/2015 at 13:04

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I'll have to figure something out.

Sn210 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 02/03/2015 at 15:11

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