Dream Garage: More Vehicles than Neighborhood Edition

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
10/03/2016 at 22:44 • Filed to: Dream Garage

Alrighty Dream Garage-y! I didn’t like the phrasing on that last Torque Edition so we’ll try it again another time. Tonight though, I’m actually going to have you place your picks for the style of vehicle fleet I’m currently working towards. You’ll need 7 vehicles, all with manufacturer badges from different countries. Here’s my “current” template for your pleasure!

Korean - Something that is a crazy good deal.

American - Must weigh at least 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) and still be quick for its size.

British - Something only driven for special occasions/events/trips.

Japanese - Sensible but interesting.

Swedish - Efficient (for class) but makes you smile.

German - Power-to-weight ratio must be 11 lbs per hp (near 5 kg per hp) or less.

Italian - Power-to-weight ratio must be 9 lbs per hp (near 4 kg per hp) or less.

* Bonus : All vehicles combined need to average a $30,000 list price (or your market equivalent). That’s a $210,000 seven vehicle garage.

All model years are welcome! Feel free to adjust things to whatever you like, just try to keep it seven vehicles from seven different brands. But most importantly of all, don’t forget to enjoy yo’selves!

**Just to share for the hell of it, this is where I’m at currently. A 2006 Kia Amanti which I paid $7,500 for (these are way cheaper now). A 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I paid $23,000 for. Lastly a 2012 Jaguar XF which I paid $29,000 for. My goal is to get what I can and upgrade as I go until I’m dead!

DISCUSSION (7)

Spridget > Wobbles the Mind
10/03/2016 at 22:54

EDIT: It appears all of my pictures were kinja’d

France: Citroen 2CV

Germany: VW Beetle

Britain: MG Midget

America: AMC Gremlin (close competition with a stepvan or a bathtub Nash though):

Sweden: Saab 93 (the old 2-stroke one, not the 9-3)

Japan: Subaru 360

Italy: MK1 Fiat Panda (this would be my DD)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind
10/03/2016 at 23:01

So a used Genesis 5.0

RAM RT. Short cab. Short box.

And a classic TVR. Special occasions are when it works

Nissan laurel.

Volvo hybrid

BMW 2002

Fiat Jolly.

Spasoje > Wobbles the Mind
10/03/2016 at 23:08

It’s really funny how close to this my actual fleet already is:

Swedish: XC90

German: MkIV Jetta

American: oval (3rd gen) Taurus

Italian: Zastava 750 – ignoring the Serbian badge for irony’s sake, as it’s a Fiat 600D made where the 500L is today. Either way works, though, because of what I would add in the future:

Russian: Lada 1200 – am actually contemplating finding one

French: Peugeot 404 – also actually contemplating finding one

Japanese: LX470 – I like the idea of having an LC100 around...dead-reliable off-roader that can also tow the above three. Given the space, why not?

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Wobbles the Mind
10/03/2016 at 23:11

1) Hyundai Accent. $900, manual transmission, hatchback, and this particular one has a “rebuilt” head gasket and a near shattered window. Which will look amazing when the light refracts through it!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5807446364.html

2) F-body Z/28 Camaro Convertible with A/C, leather and 6 spd manual. What more could you want?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5778059005.html

3) 1962 Jaguar Sedan.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5809463606.html

4) (Stock) Integra GS-R

5) Saab 900 turbo

6) BMW 135i

7) Ferrari California

Edit: my total is $206,000 or $29,457 per car. Do I win at least a T-shirt?