What would your hero car be?

"CB" (jrcb) 01/14/2016 at 23:18 • Filed to: Questions

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Congrats! You’re now the detective/superspy/rogue janitor/anti-hero in some sort of movie. As such, you need a way to get around if you want to stop the murderer/save the world/clean up some messes/whatever. What’s your pick?

Personally, I’d go with a GT350. Sure, there isn’t much of a back seat to put people to bring them back to the station for interrogation, but hey, at least I know that they won’t be able to outrun me.

Your boy, BJR > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:23

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whoarder is tellurium > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:24

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itschrome > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:25

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Ford taurus SHO. Stock looking but modified. Good luck picking that out in traffic..

I Will Always Be The Honey Badger > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:25

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I’m not usually a lambo guy, but this Countach wants to go run down the bad guys.

not for canada - australian in disguise > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:25

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I’d go with a TVR Sagaris, why? Why the hell not?

However, I think it would be more interesting to do villain cars. If I was a supervillian living in a hollowed out volcano, this would be my garage;

Gurkha, because of course.

F-Type

Hellcat Charger

And, to blend in, an F-150, because they’re fucking everywhere.

CB > Your boy, BJR 01/14/2016 at 23:27

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Correct.

CB > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/14/2016 at 23:28

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Why do all Opponauts want to become supervillains, man?

not for canada - australian in disguise > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:29

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Because. You get to drive a Gurkha and an F-Type.

daender > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:31

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Chipped, of course, because moar power to chase down bad guys.

Although these two would be more feasible options you remove the Impala SS/Mar badging. They’d make for a great ramming cars once you reinforce the SHIT out of them, especially the Mercury since it’s body-on-frame. Easy to modify/swappable V8s for lots of reliable power.

Opposite Locksmith > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:32

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Honda pilot

CB > Opposite Locksmith 01/14/2016 at 23:33

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Good answer.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/14/2016 at 23:40

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I’d go with a TVR Sagaris, why? Why the hell not?

Because in order to be a hero you must remain alive long enough to catch the bad guy.

Wobbles the Mind > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:41

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Evildoers beware, for only a rock can stop the Onyx! (It’s one of dem ironical weaknesses)

for Michigan > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:43

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AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:48

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I would probably channel my inner Will Smith from Bad Boys so I’d choose one of these:

e92 M3 in Techno Violet

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997 GT3RS 4.0

I am aware there’s no room to book the bad guys in these two but after I get to them they won’t need a ride back to the station.

Or I guess I could just strap them to the gigantic rear wing on the GT3RS 4.0.

CB > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 01/14/2016 at 23:49

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Sticking them on the wing Walker Texas Ranger style. I love it.

Vicente Esteve > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:49

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Hero? 500 Abarth.

Villain? E63 AMG

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:52

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Yep! And I assume the weight of the guns in the front trunk would balance out with the weight of the bad guy right? I see no problems.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > I Will Always Be The Honey Badger 01/14/2016 at 23:55

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You know that’s the kit that some jalop built years ago right? I think like 2009 that was big news round these here parts.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > whoarder is tellurium 01/14/2016 at 23:56

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Best American answer is best American answer.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:56

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You picked a good, if not the best choice. It’s an everyman car that can run with cars 6 times its price.

Honestly, the only other option I would get is a new Camaro SS or the ZL1 when that comes out

Your boy, BJR > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:57

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And I’d have pink lensed aviators and a brown leather jacket and bell bottom jeans because you’re goddamn right this is a ‘70s cop show.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > CB 01/14/2016 at 23:57

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I think Khyzyl Saleem answered this for me already.

Widebody Quattro doesn’t sound too bad though, I prefer to think of my self as an anti hero ;) (If it means I get to drive more bad ass cars)

CB > Your boy, BJR 01/14/2016 at 23:58

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Also requires cowboy boots and a porno ‘stache.

Speed > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:02

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I’d want a black notchback LX. They’re understated and blend in if you aren’t paying attention, but still manage to be menacing when you do. They can be built to be as fast as you’d ever want a car to be, make nice noises and have character.

This particular one belongs to a guy who goes by Novi357 and runs 8s as it sits in the photo. Imagine watching this thing run a hypercar down?

I think my hero would be a down home, humble American dude making due with his wits, some luck and an old Fox body Mustang.

Your boy, BJR > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:03

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Oh of course.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:05

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For Act 1 and 2, something moderate, modest, but subtly cool.

And when it unfortunately goes out of commission just before the final climactic act, the hero car comes out of an unlikely place.

As cool as Johnny Cash in car form.

CB > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 01/15/2016 at 00:07

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Ooh, the mixup. I dig it.

Also, it’s interesting how many of us equate muscle cars with hero cars.

Baeromez > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:11

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I’d do a proper Night Rider remake.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:19

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It is a fair archetypal parallel. Strong, powerful, brash looking yet traditionally attractive, elemental, uncomplicated and unambiguous. The traits that also embody the alpha male hero archetype.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:22

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Beige Toyota Camry with an LS or 2JZ swap. Gotta keep that low profile/identity hidden.

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:22

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The conspicuous: Audi RS7. Powerful engine, great looks, and Audi. Requires you to wear a sportcoat and sunglasses to drive.

The inconspicuous:

Heavily modified Chevy Traverse, talk about blending in, you can’t walk outside without seeing 5 in 30 seconds. I was thinking LS swap (because of course), sequential manual, and fink knows what else.

CAR_IS_MI > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:31

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A murdered out twin turbo V8 baja bug.

Think about it.

punkgoose17 > CB 01/15/2016 at 00:31

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A silver Mitsubishi Lancer Evo with no spoilers because non-car people would not notice it, so I can sneak up on the baddies.

gmctavish needs more space > CB 01/15/2016 at 01:06

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Either the V10 Volvo or a Hammer. I can't decide.

yitznewton > CB 01/15/2016 at 01:10

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959

911e46z06 > CB 01/15/2016 at 01:23

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PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > CB 01/15/2016 at 01:39

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I’m thinking Detective, in that “oh so sexy” 1940's Noir film kind of way. Naturally then, my car of choice needs to be American and fast, but also masculine and cool.

luckily for me, the boys at the local P.D. got their hands on Ronnie Malone’s old Cadillac. For a dope dealer he had good taste, and went with a black on black CTS-V. with a bit of haggling with the chief inspector, this P.I. was able to snag himself a very superb machine....

Some aspects are a must though. it should not, under any circumstances, be perfect. some dents and scrapes on the front bumper as well as rock chips are welcome. Grime on the shiny chrome wheels as well as curb rash to show use in chases is good. A detective's car is not perfect, but it should go like a bat outa hell when needed

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > CB 01/15/2016 at 03:33

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M5 debadged with 528i non M Sport front and rear bumpers. Front and rear calipers resprayed to a dark grey. Fenders changed out to non m ones. Fully seam welded. Custom wheels in the same design as the base model 5 series wheels made by HRE. internal ramming drift bumper/ram bumper in the front bumper structure. Tint.

Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > CB 01/15/2016 at 06:24

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Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > Burn-Spaz1966-Burn 01/15/2016 at 06:24

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Both cars of course.

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 07:17

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Obviously the HAAAAAAAAMMEEEEEEER!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > CB 01/15/2016 at 10:35

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Let’s be honest if a janitor making next to minimum wage pulls up in a school parking lot in a GT350 they are gonna know something’s up.

NJAnon > CB 01/15/2016 at 20:14

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Koenigsegg. Because cmon, this isn’t about having an understated car. You need to get to places fast to save the day. :P

Opposite Locksmith > CB 01/20/2016 at 21:31

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Thank you. It’s been so good to my family. If I had to choose one from our fleet it’d be that.

Okay it'd be my 5 door WRX but it's not a GOD car