What Car Would You Buy In 1991?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 03/16/2016 at 10:52 • Filed to: What would you buy when, wwyby

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Rules: The car/truck had to be sold new in 1991.

Thinking back to 1991 it wasn’t the greatest era for cars. The industry was starting the transition from old school plastic and anemic engines in the 70s/80s to the modern technology we would have in the 21st century. But when I think of 91 one car stands out as the clear choice. Arguably the greatest Japanese car of all time. The Acura NSX a great looking, balanced, and Senna tested supercar.

What car would you buy in 1991?

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Jcarr > JR1 03/16/2016 at 10:56

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1991 Isuzu Trooper XS. Not because it was a really great vehicle (it wasn’t bad), but because my first vehicle was a ‘91 Trooper.

Illegitimus Prime > JR1 03/16/2016 at 10:58

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Lotus Carlton, without a doubt.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1 03/16/2016 at 10:59

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That had to be the easiest decision of the day.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 03/16/2016 at 10:59

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500E.

scoob > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:00

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KatzManDu > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:00

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Although 964s are nice, I’d go with the ZR-1.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/19…

AfromanGTO > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:01

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Wasn’t the Firehawk’s first year 91? If it was I’ll take that.

carcrasher88 > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:03

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Since the NSX is already taken, I’ll choose this...

...the 1991 GMC Syclone, the Ferrari killer with a pickup bed.

JR1 > Jcarr 03/16/2016 at 11:04

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Looks t be a good durable off roader

Milky > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:04

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My old car obviously. Because If I had SC money in ‘91 I could also afford to get ITBs for it.

*1992 model year but was sold in 1991.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:05

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No explanation needed.

JR1 > Illegitimus Prime 03/16/2016 at 11:05

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I wish they sold these stateside

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:05

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Corvette ZR1

JR1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/16/2016 at 11:05

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Didn't lake long before I saw an M3 post can't say I'm surprised

djmt1 > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:06

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Lister XJS

7L Twin Supercharged V12 manual road legal LeMans racer with 612HP.

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/16/2016 at 11:06

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Never cared much for the styling on these

JR1 > scoob 03/16/2016 at 11:07

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Really this could be used for about ever year

Tripper > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:07

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Scoff all you want...without question.

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:07

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JR1 > KatzManDu 03/16/2016 at 11:07

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I thought the Zr1 came out in 92. I love these things

JR1 > AfromanGTO 03/16/2016 at 11:08

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Not sure. I'd have to check

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:08

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Preferably with T tops but......

Tripper > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/16/2016 at 11:08

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+1 If you bought this new in 1991 and still had it, you could trade it for a new M3 and put some cash in your pocket!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:08

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Well, as I said with the last car (also a Benz?) you didn’t like the look of: it’s fast enough that you won’t have to look at it for very long.

I think it looks fantastic.

JR1 > carcrasher88 03/16/2016 at 11:08

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You could have picked the NSX but this is good too

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:09

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Since you took the most obvious one, and I’m in the mood for some open air driving, I’d pick this:

a 1991 Peugeot 205 CTI, I have had 2 of those, and now that I’ve had other cars that seemed better at first, I want one really bad. But finding a good one is really hard. I regret selling mine. Could just be nostalgia though.

JR1 > Milky 03/16/2016 at 11:09

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SC rocked

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 11:10

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One of the true American gems of the 90s. Love these

JR1 > djmt1 03/16/2016 at 11:10

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Oh that is a great pick

Sweet Trav > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:10

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ZR-1 Vette

JR1 > Steve in Manhattan 03/16/2016 at 11:11

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I prefer this styling to the newer Supera. Guess I'm weird

Snuze: Needs another Swede > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:11

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Boom! 1991 IROC-Z 1LE Camaro

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:11

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Twin Turbo 300ZX. I had the JDM Fairlady equivalent and it was glorious. I can only imagine how great it would be brand spankin new with no worn bushings and what not.

JR1 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 03/16/2016 at 11:11

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Might be my favorite Z

El Rivinado > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:11

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Bentley Continental R. First year it came out, it may have been the most expensive car at the time, but it was worth it.

FromCanadaWithLove > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:12

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Aston Martin Virage. I think they’re under appreciated.

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/16/2016 at 11:12

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I would take this over an M3 because Mercedes > BMW

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:13

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I’ll go with the NSX’s little sibling, the Prelude Si, in 4WS trim. I actually own a 1991 Si, but it has ABS instead of 4WS.

Stretching the definition of 1991 a bit, I’d go with a 4th gen Si VTEC, which was sold in Japan starting in mid-late 1991.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:13

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This is more comparable to an M5, but fair point.

FromCanadaWithLove > FromCanadaWithLove 03/16/2016 at 11:14

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Make it 1992, and I’d take a Shooting Brake.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:14

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Well now I’m doubting my choice given that the 3rd Gen supra was a thing and so was the Lister XJS

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:16

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You’re not alone.

Illegitimus Prime > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:16

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I know the feels man. If it makes you feel any better, my real car isn’t really anything that the states missed anything by not getting. (95 6N Polo 1.3)

PorkchoPlissken > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:16

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Pictured is a 93.

KirkyV > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:16

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I’m fairly predictable when it comes to hypothetical car questions for production years between the mid eighties and the very early 2000s.

For ‘91: one 205 GTi 1.9 if you please, in Miami Blue

JR1 > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 03/16/2016 at 11:17

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Cool car did not expect this answer

JR1 > Sweet Trav 03/16/2016 at 11:18

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White with white wheels. Yes!

Steve in Manhattan > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:18

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Nahhh ...

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 03/16/2016 at 11:18

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Probably my favorite Z these look awesome

JR1 > Snuze: Needs another Swede 03/16/2016 at 11:19

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So clean!

JR1 > El Rivinado 03/16/2016 at 11:19

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One of the best looking cars at the time too

JR1 > FromCanadaWithLove 03/16/2016 at 11:19

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I agree. These are awesome

AfromanGTO > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:20

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93 damn.... I guess 928 then.

JR1 > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/16/2016 at 11:20

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The Prelude is kinda a great fwd sports car. This is when Honda was at their best

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/16/2016 at 11:21

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Is it? Guess I need to do more research

JR1 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 03/16/2016 at 11:22

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Lister is the car to have

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:23

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Yes. It totally is.

Steve in Manhattan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 11:23

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Am I the only one here who doesn’t care for Corvette styling from 1968 to the present day, the new Stingray excepted?

JR1 > PorkchoPlissken 03/16/2016 at 11:23

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For some reason I think these looked oddly 90s futuristic

JR1 > KirkyV 03/16/2016 at 11:24

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Cool hot hatch

Milky > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:25

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I still miss it, small V8 noise FTW!

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:26

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190E. Just like in 1987 and 1993, haha.

KirkyV > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:27

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It’s my favourite*, and a regular contender for the top of all those, ‘Best Hot Hatch Ever’ lists the magazines like.

*Well, maybe not FAVOURITE favourite. There’s the various quick 106s to consider too...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Steve in Manhattan 03/16/2016 at 11:30

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68 is an insane year to cut off on and if you’re sticking with 1968 I can’t take this too seriously.

They looked almost identical 68-72, they removed the metal front bumper for 73 for a refresh. 1974 ruined the rear bumper. 78 started the hatchback glass that just made it even worse.

The C4 is a very like it or hate it car. I like the 80s/90s wedge cars from GM (Camaro, Firebird, Corvette). A lot of people hate them.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:32

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Gone > Sweet Trav 03/16/2016 at 11:37

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Yes. But I want a more obnoxious 90s color.

Dean Beyer > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:50

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MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:50

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Cosworth every penny.

JR1 > KirkyV 03/16/2016 at 11:54

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I wish they would have sold them in the USA so I could understand the hype but alas they did not

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 03/16/2016 at 11:55

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I wish this would have been sold state side

WRXforScience > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:56

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The answer is the only car that would be acceptable as a new car today. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Mazda RX-7 FD

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 03/16/2016 at 11:59

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I realized too late I have posted the same answer twice, so I changed it to a Cosworth Scorpio. Marginally slower and auto only but RWD.

JR1 > WRXforScience 03/16/2016 at 12:00

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Might be Mazda’s greatest car of all time

Steve in Manhattan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 12:10

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Hate is too strong a word here, but I thought they got less interesting-looking starting with 1968, which I believe is a big styling change year. But yeah ... beauty, beholder, all that ....

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:11

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Yeah, they killed it off at the right time, just as they were starting to go downhill.

I’m bringing my 1991 out of storage soon. Once it’s sorted I’ll do a review of it.

Stapleface > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:12

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Since money is no object in this scenario, I'll chose the 928

Hoccy > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:14

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One of my all time dream cars. The sound, turbo, AWD and rally heritage is probably what attracts me.

DeLM > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/16/2016 at 12:18

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I bought a ratty one for $400 for the sole reason of... the 4ws worked perfectly still. best $400 i’ve ever spent!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Steve in Manhattan 03/16/2016 at 12:26

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I understand now!

I thought you were saying you liked 1968 but nothing after, I mis-interpreted that.

I LOVED the 68-72 ones. To me, 63-72 (yes big change in 68, complete restyle in my opinion should have been C4 because of how big of a change it was) are the best years of Corvette.

I still love them though and yes, it’s entirely opinion. Like I said people either love or hate the wedge cars.

Sneaky Pete > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:32

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:33

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In a heartbeat.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:35

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It was based off of the 300E, which is an E-Class. A 355hp V8 and 160mph was more than enough to smoke an M5 of the period, at least in a straight line. But then there was than infernal Lotus...

Nothing > JR1 03/16/2016 at 12:46

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Hmm, some interesting choices available. A 993 911? Vector W8? Diablo. Cizeta V16T? Maybe a Shogun. I probably drew more pictures of a Diablo than any other car during that time period, so I'll take the Diablo! Too bad BMW never released an M8, or I'd probably take one of those. The prototype was cool.

interstate366, now In The Industry > DeLM 03/16/2016 at 12:48

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Yes, the mechanical 4WS system of the 3rd gen was bulletproof. The electronic system of the 4th and 5th gens...not so much.

JR1 > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/16/2016 at 12:49

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You should! I'd love to read it.

JR1 > Stapleface 03/16/2016 at 12:50

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I wish they would make a successor to this

Steve in Manhattan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 12:50

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I can find something to like about pretty much every car I’ve come in contact with. Remember - last year I drove a Volt and had a lot of fun. This year I borrowed a Honda Civic Hybrid from my buddy’s fleet and realized that yes, driving a stick is like riding a bike - your skills come right back.

JR1 > Sneaky Pete 03/16/2016 at 12:50

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MR2 is a good choice

Steve in Manhattan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 12:51

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Oh - but I’d still have the Supra.

JR1 > Nothing 03/16/2016 at 12:52

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Diablo is I think often overlooked compared to the Countach

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Steve in Manhattan 03/16/2016 at 13:06

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Haha, we got passed by a Volt on the highway this weekend and my wife was like WAAAAT? I said, yes Volt’s are capable of 85 mph don’t worry.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > JR1 03/16/2016 at 13:16

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in 1991 I would be buying a Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG

Steve in Manhattan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/16/2016 at 13:19

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I got the car thru Relay Rides, which means it’s the DD of a real human being, so there was no way I was going to push it. Suffice it to say that it was good on the highway and more than sufficient to schlep my 83-year-old mom around and do a big shop.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 03/16/2016 at 13:25

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The 1991 TVR Griffith

JR1 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 03/16/2016 at 13:36

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Oh that's a great pick

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > JR1 03/16/2016 at 13:38

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I’m torn between 2 cars.

1991 Dodge Viper R/T10

1991 Isuzu Impulse RS

Sn210 > JR1 03/16/2016 at 13:39

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Dodge Spirit R/T

The fastest sedan made in America*

*built in Mexico

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > JR1 03/16/2016 at 14:20

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I'm waiting to the AMG Hammer or the Callaway Sledgehammer :)

JR1 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/16/2016 at 14:35

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Isuzu. You can get the Viper another year

JR1 > Sn210 03/16/2016 at 14:35

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Never heard of it