List your "attainable" dream cars.

"Batman the Horse" (batmanthehorse) 10/26/2016 at 11:32 • Filed to: Dream Cars, Affordable

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For quite some time I have maintained a list of cars that it would be possible for me to afford, yet are also a dream of mine to own. The following is my list, what are your attainable dream cars?

Alfa Romeo Giulia 1750 GTV

Alfa Romeo GTV-6

Alpine A110

Alpine A310

BMW (1991) E30 M3

BMW (2001) E39 M5

BMW (2006) E46 M3

BMW 2002tii

BMW 3.0

BMW M Coupe

Chevrolet SS

Honda S2000

Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v

Mercedes 500E (Porsche!)

Mercury Cougar XR7

Pontiac GTO (1966)

Porsche 928 S

Saab 900 Turbo

Studebaker Avanti

Volvo 1800ES

(this list is by no means complete which is half the fun)

E90M3 > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:35

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E34 M5, for some reason I really want one.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:35

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Bought mine. Always wanted a 1969 Corvette and then I found a 1970 that was too good to pass up. I came close ;)

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:37

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1991-92 Camaro IROC-Z

Opel Manta

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:37

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F*cking duh.

And also any modern variants (PLZ GM) but that’s like expecting the Leafs to win a cup.

Speed > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/26/2016 at 11:39

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Anyone who lusts after an IROC is alright with me.

Tripper > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:40

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Porsche 997 911 (RWD and S or better)

BMW E39 M5

Lotus Elise

Honda S2000

Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

BMW 2002

Austin Mini Cooper

BMW E28 5

BMW E30 3

BMW M Coupe/Roadster Z3 or Z4 S54

Porsche Cayman S or above

Datsun Z

Ferrari 355

Stretching here but still a goal...BMW Z8

djmt1 > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:40

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Snuze: Needs another Swede > Speed 10/26/2016 at 11:41

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Is it okay if I modify it... a little bit.

And by a little bit, I mean a lot. I feel like that car is one GM’s best, if almost unforgotten, blank canvases.

MonkeePuzzle > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:41

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Import or make/replicate an EK9.

Import or make/replicate a Legacy B4

Make a four door version of the Impreza 22B

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:41

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Also not the complete list.

crowmolly > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:42

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BRUH

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:43

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As lame as it sounds, I bought one of mine. I’ve wanted a FiST since before they were on the market. It took a little while, but I got one. But there still is a list.

-E30 325is

-E46 M3

-SW20 MR2

-C4 ZR1

-Mustang SVO

-Mitsubishi Station

-RX-8 R3 in blue

-2005-07 F-250 Powerstroke(I like the 6.0 when fixed)

-951

-NA Miata, lifted

-Another Subaru BRAT

-FJZ80

-FJ60

-2 door 2nd generation 4Runner

interstate366, now In The Industry > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:44

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Also incomplete:

Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Focus ST

Early 1st generation Mustang

Ford Mustang SVO

Honda Accord Euro-R (both generations)

Honda Civic EK 4-door 5-speed in Nighthawk Black Pearl

Honda Civic Type R (EK9, EP3, FD2)

Honda Integra Type R (DC5 or DB8...less likely to get stolen than a DC2)

Honda Prelude Inx

Honda Prelude Si VTEC (JDM 4th gen with LSD and no sunroof)

Honda Prelude Type S

Honda S2000

Mazda 3 (current generation hatch)

Mazda RX-7 (FD with LS swap)

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32 or 33)

Nissan Skyline GTS-T (4-door, R32 or 33)

Porsche 996 Carrera

Porsche Cayman

Toyota Land Cruiser (100 series)

Toyota Supra (A70)

Wobbles the Mind > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:44

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I’m pretty set on one of these four happening in the next 7 years. There are lots of cars I love but these are the ones where it doesn’t matter how much better another version is, I want THAT specific one.

2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport

2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe MT

2014 Audi RS7

Pickup_man > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:46

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Ford Lightning, 1st, and 2nd gen

Dodge Ram SRT10

Dodge Little Red Express

Flat Fender Ford pickup (‘48-50) - own two of these, non running

S10 Extreme (I know, I know)

Syclone

Typhoon

Bronco

Scout II

International Travelall

‘66 F-100

60's F-100 crew cab

Dentside F-100 Super Cab with 6.5' box not the 8'

Willy’s Pickup

Willy’s Wagon

Squarebody Chevy - stacked headlight generation

Bricknose Ford (‘87-’91)

Chevy Silverado SS454

Raptor

Any CJ

Datsun 510 (Dad owns one, non running, sitting in grove)

‘69 Chevelle (Dad owns two, both non running)

Studebaker pickup

Any year International pickup

30's Hot Rod pickup, preferably Ford

Modernized T-bucket

The list goes on....

My bird IS the word > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:47

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Caterham seven (probably going for a 420s or something similar)

Tvr sagaris when legal to import

The equivalent cost of a full restoration on my trans am (I’m thinking another 15k D: )

Factory five type 65

Lister bell str

(Do you see a trend here?)

for Michigan > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:55

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’88 Pontiac Fiero Formula

’17+ Subaru BRZ Limited Performance Package

Porsche 987.2 Cayman w/ PDK

Speed > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 11:57

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I don’t really dream of cars that aren’t. Some of these damn well could be out of reach eventually though. Here’s 10. The priciest one here would cost me a little over $30k.

Any Turbo Esprit.

Any air cooled 911

Any 2nd gen Charger

An early Bronco

Any Turbo MKIV Sup’

A black 87-93 , 5spd, 5.0 notch Mustang

Any manual 996 Turbo

Any intercooled Grand National

Any 1st gen 4runner with a 22re

A V12 XJS

adamftw > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 10/26/2016 at 11:58

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Gonna keep it patina’d like that I hope???? For at least a little while.

Speed > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/26/2016 at 12:02

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Tear that fucker apart. That’s why God made F-bodies.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > adamftw 10/26/2016 at 12:03

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For a few years and then I’ll paint it. I’m between Daytona Yellow and Fathom Green metallic.

InfinityAero > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 12:05

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The current short list of cars I’m wanting:

Acura NSX

Chevrolet Corvette (C4 GS or later)

Dodge Viper (92-95)

Dodge Magnum SRT8

Mazda RX-7 (FD)

Nissan Skyline GTR R34

Toyota MR2 Turbo (or AW11)

Toyota Celica GT4

Honda S2000

I’m sure I’m forgetting a few.

TheJWT > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 12:09

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An early NSX (not unlike this one)

Honda Beat!

Shelby GT350

Any older Japanese car, that I can mod to my heart’s content (AE86/Starlet/Cressida/etc...)

Alfa Milano Verde

6-Cylinder Camaro Sport Coupe, to turn into a JDM-style racecar

The one I can already check off my list-

Alex Zapata > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 12:21

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One was the Z, in Silverstone gray, which turned out perfect for me, another was the Ducati and another was a supercharged new MINI.

Ones I have yet to get are:

Original Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works

R32 Nissan GTR(though they’re getting hella expensive)

Original NSX in white.

991 911 GT3 RS

I do have 4 dream bikes that I can think of right now:

Mv Agusta Dragster RR

MV Agusta F4 Reparto Corse

BMW R90S

BMW K100

These are the musts, but I love like a ton of cars and bikes...

adamftw > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 10/26/2016 at 12:26

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I’m not a yellow guy, but I’m a big fan of Daytona Yellow on that body style.

notsomethingstructural > Speed 10/26/2016 at 12:28

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If you have a lead on a clean Mk IV Supra turbo in manual for a little over $30k you should sell your house to do that.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Speed 10/26/2016 at 12:43

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Agreed. Mine is getting gutted, caged, a 12 bolt rear with 4.10 gears and a Torsen differential, T56 6 speed conversion, and an LSx hybrid motor - 4.8L crank in an LS3 block. Should make about 339 cubic inches. It will have ITB’s and a solid roller lifter cam, with the goal of 640HP @ 8,500rpm. Basically it will be a throwback to the old school Trans-Am Z/28s.

Speed > notsomethingstructural 10/26/2016 at 13:09

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Haha I’m okay with an auto for this very reason. Even though a V160 is worth more than my Camaro, I could buy an auto car and swap it for cheaper. I’m even okay with NA-T builds.

E92M3 > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 13:20

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997.2 Carrera S

Macan S

Cayenne S

Cayman S

BMW 2002

964 911

1st Gen Bronco

FJ60 Land Cruiser

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 13:22

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On my shopping list (in order):

Alfa 4C

2013-ish X351 Jag XJL

MB 560SEC

EP3 Civic Si...maybe

Strange, the cars get cheaper and cheaper...good for me I guess?

punkgoose17 > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 13:36

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AMC Pacer Stationwagon

AMC Concord

Renault Caravelle

Renault Dauphine

Saab 9-5 (2010-2012)

Saab 93A

Saab 95

Saab 96

Saab Sonett II

Saab 99 EMS

Suzuki Alto R

Suzuki Cappuccino

Suzuki Lapin

Suzuki Kizashi GTS (2013)

Triumph TR7

Slightly Less Affordable:

Alpine any and/or all of them

AMC AMX

Dodge Challenger (1970)

Lotus Esprit S1 or S2

Mercury Cougar (1967)

Panoz Esperante

Speed > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/26/2016 at 13:59

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Stooop you’re giving me a chub at work. I have a bolt on, stalled, geared and rear suspension ‘98 Z28 and My brother and I are building an ‘80 Firebird with an LT1/T56. We’re in the middle of paint and resto right now.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Speed 10/26/2016 at 14:01

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That’s awesome! Sounds like a pair of fun cars.

My dad had a ‘69 Z/28 when he was younger, and often speaks fondly of it. Prices are stratospheric for those cars now, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’ll never be able to afford one. So I figured the next best thing is to build a “tribute”, except with 20+ years of chassis and powertrain development.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 14:12

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W221 S65 Mercedes.

C6 ZR1 corvette.

100 series Land Cruiser.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 14:24

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I’ve wanted a Datsun Roadster since I first sat in my Dad’s, I basically had to build my own because they all rot so bad.

At the edge of my “attainable” scale is probably a 1971 Cuda

And I kinda have a soft spot for Land Rovers

Jonee > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 14:45

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This is a big one for me. Some day. Also:

Weird and french does it for me.

Die-Trying > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 15:47

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in order of priority

V8 vw bug........ in the works.

chevy manual 4 speed 4x4 v8 stepside short bed truck....... in the works (motorswap)

57 chevy truck....... in the works, a waaays out COMPLETE reassembly.

model a/t ford ............ doing some heavy-duty investigating/tirekicking/lowballing this weekend......... planning to CREATE my own bantam coupe (possibly without doors)(possibly All Wheel Drive)

1971 vw beetle non super........... need to take delivery, reassemble.

ww2 jeep willys........... just passed on one. ALMOST brought it home, but turned it down so i can focus on these others.

1986 caprice manual trans car........... needs assembly..............

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > TheJWT 10/26/2016 at 16:21

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Bear and Alfa = much agrees.

TheJWT > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/26/2016 at 16:23

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Thankfully they’re both at the more affordable end of the list. I’d love to get a Beat when I get out of school

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > TheJWT 10/26/2016 at 16:34

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Guy here Nova Scotia managed to find a Beat that needed a little TLC on TradeCarVuew and had it imported to Halifax for like $2500 all in!

TheJWT > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/26/2016 at 16:36

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They just started coming to the US so importers are asking a premium, but give it a few years and they shouldn’t be too expensive

Captain of the Enterprise > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 18:11

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WRX

Crosstrek

Wrangler

M3

Cube

Lexus RX

Lexus CT200H

4Runner

GT350

2008 Mustang Bullitt

Flavien Vidal > Batman the Horse 10/26/2016 at 18:53

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That A110 is a 1800 Group4 car... It’s about $400.000 if not more now. Considering the rest of your list, A110 seem a bit over budget :)

Regular 1600S and 1600SC will go for $100k to $150k.

Or maybe a Dinalpin with the small engines? These can be bought for 50k$.