What Car Would Be Perfect for a BTTF Reboot?

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 03/04/2015 at 16:17 • Filed to: Back to the Future

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We all know Hollywood has a knack for rebooting old, popular movies. 2015 marks 30 years since the first movie, the future date in the second movie, and supposedly the year in which the Cubbies finally win a World Series.

I feel it's inevitable that at some point, Hollywood will set out to reboot what shouldn't be rebooted.

However, that makes me think. In a rebooted Back to the Future trilogy, what would be the Time Machine?

I think the first or second generation smart fortwo (both pictured below) would make a perfect choice. They have similar characteristics to the DeLorean:

- They take a bit of time to reach 88mph (the first generation models can't even reach 88mph).
- They have a unique design.
- Only seat two.
- Aren't sold in incredibly high numbers.
- Engine resides behind the occupants.

What do you think Oppo? What would replace the noble DeLorean?

For Sweden > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:19

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BMW i8

itschrome > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:21

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Also speaking of these.. why the fuck don't they make these any more? or for that matter a new version?

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > For Sweden 03/04/2015 at 16:21

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Came here to say this. Beat me to it.

505Turbeaux > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:23

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I dont even want to think about a Back to the Future reboot. Leave my childhood movies alone Hollywood!!!

Klaus Schmoll > For Sweden 03/04/2015 at 16:23

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Came here to say the same thing. Only one true contender, discussion closed!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:23

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One problem:

The DeLorean is beautiful. The Smart isn't.

Mercedes Streeter > 505Turbeaux 03/04/2015 at 16:25

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But it would likely have Zac Efron and Christopher Walken!!!

...Oh Lord...*Shudder*

TheHondaBro > For Sweden 03/04/2015 at 16:26

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This.

ColoradoTaco > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:26

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Lotus Esprit ticks all the boxes except for taking too much time to get to 88. It even has the same basic shape

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:27

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Why replace the DeLorean?

TheHondaBro > itschrome 03/04/2015 at 16:27

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Because it's a bad car.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:27

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Walken, ok. Efron, nope.

Mercedes Streeter > For Sweden 03/04/2015 at 16:27

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That was initially my first thought as well. But it made me think, not only would Doc have to have some deep pockets, but the i8 wouldn't have any issues reaching any required speed. :)

For Sweden > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:28

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I'm sure doc could sell some of the plutonium for cash.

TheHondaBro > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:29

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So an old Rolls with a V-twin?

HammerheadFistpunch > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:29

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Dock DID have deep pockets. I mean, he spent them all on the time travel project, but in 1955, he was doing pretty good.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > For Sweden 03/04/2015 at 16:30

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Yeah, but then he'd get taken by Liam Neeson halfway through the movie and waterboarded for selling plutonium to ISIS. The movie would be very different.

Mercedes Streeter > itschrome 03/04/2015 at 16:30

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Even Elon Musk says the Roadster was a hack job. More of a "proof-of-concept" than anything. Which is a shame. Imagine Tesla completely overhauled the design...Mmmmmm...

Mercedes Streeter > TheHondaBro 03/04/2015 at 16:32

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WE MUST REACH 8 MPH!!! xD

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:33

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You need a stylish recently deceased car brand with funky opening doors so there can only be one car that would check all the boxes. The Saab Aero X concept

Mercedes Streeter > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 03/04/2015 at 16:33

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Looks are subjective.

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BATC42 > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:33

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I could also see a John Malkovich playing a Doc Brown.

Mercedes Streeter > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 03/04/2015 at 16:35

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Because you can't have a reboot of a classic without taking a dump on the original! :P

Mercedes Streeter > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 03/04/2015 at 16:37

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That's more brilliant than my answer!!!! :D

MultiplaOrgasms > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:44

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How about

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:44

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1. Nissan Juke

2. Hummer H1

3. PT Cruiser

Sorry, I just read Doug's behind the scenes article.

GORDONBOMBAY > 505Turbeaux 03/04/2015 at 16:47

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This is the only acceptable answer.

Mercedes Streeter > MultiplaOrgasms 03/04/2015 at 16:53

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Dead, modern, slow, polarizing, mid-engine, and even more unique than the fortwo? Darn it! I should have thought of the roadster!! :)

savagecabbage > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 16:59

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All boxes except you know

0-88,

but hey they could have to plug it in every time ya know?

Spoon II > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 17:12

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I love the idea of Doc finding a Pantera in a garage or something. I've always thought that anything really really low slung (i.e. modern supercars) wouldn't work out, due to the lack of roads in some situations.

MuchWagon > Mercedes Streeter 03/04/2015 at 21:11

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CTS-V MUCHWAGON

Chech > Mercedes Streeter 03/05/2015 at 06:01

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Any SUV to run over anyone involved in rebooting a shit trilogy.