Dream Garage?

"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678) 08/23/2018 at 16:35 • Filed to: None

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Okay, it is time for lunch finally so I feel like posing this question to you Oppos about your dream garage. Here are the rules:

Pick four cars.

They must vary as wildly as possible to serve different purposes or what have you. (most variety wins!)

You are stuck with only these cars for life. You can modify them to your heart’s content though(within your own mechanical ability).

No budget limitation but you are going to have to maintain them yourself.

My choices will include:

E39 M5 for the purpose of road tripping and probably some daily driving, preferably in blue.

Porsche Cayman GT4 for the purpose of a track car, preferably in yellow.

FD Rx7 for the purpose of canyon carving/fun street driving and bringing to car meets, preferably in red

Unsure what vintage but a 4WD Taco for the purpose of being a tow vehicle for my race car, an offroad/camping vehicle, and something to take skiing as well. I would probably want a newer one in crew cab guise and have some sort of modified bed cabin thing, could care less what color as I will be abusing it lol.

This is my list that I just came up with without too much thought into the implications of it. I would probably modify the Porsche and Taco extensively but keep things to a minimum with the m5  and rx7. There are probably more options to vary things up but this takes care of most things I could ever want to do. 

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:45

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*Says there much be a huge difference between all four vehicles*

*picks two sports cars and a sports sedan*

...im just giving you crap lol

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:45

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MonkeePuzzle > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:46

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I dunno, an LFA... and then like some other cars. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:46

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CaptDale - is secretly British > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:46

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Defender 110 Double Cab for off road/overlanding

Austin Healey 100-6 BN6 for vintage car

Holden HSV Maloo for daily driving

TVR Tuscan 400R for track use (was really hard not choosing the C6.R GT1, but that would be my 5th car)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:50

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Setting a couple of limitations for myself; nothing I already have, nothing modified/restomodded to insanity, nothing illegal/non-road-legal, nothing over a hundred grand.

Cruising/classic/convertible/luxury - a ‘62 Thunderbird:

Offroad-usable, truck purposes: tempted to say a Pinz, but the tow rating isn’t high enough. So, early ‘80s F-250 4WD:

New/high performance/modern family car - Jaguar XF:

Borderline idiotic toy - Morgan 3-wheeler:

Spanfeller is a twat > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:51

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VW Golf GTI clubsport

E46 M3 CSL (I know, I know, SMG II)

Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S

2019  Chevy Trailblazer

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:51

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Daily driver: Chevy SS

Offroader/road tripper/hauler: Square body burb

Collector/Weekend Toy: Ferrari Testarossa

Rally cross/track day car: Subaru RS

CaptDale - is secretly British > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/23/2018 at 16:52

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Fuck I love Donkervoort

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 08/23/2018 at 16:53

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Oh I knew I would lose, but I was more curious what other people would come up with. I didnt want to think too hard so its certainly deserving!

My reason would be because racecar.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:53

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2009 Quattroporte GT S  (the daily)

My G35 as the project and a GX470 as a tow rig/winter car

Diablo SE30 (The Icon)

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/23/2018 at 16:53

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me three.... i know its just a seven at heart... but fuck... dat styling

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 08/23/2018 at 16:55

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This gets the same idea I was going for but gives better variety!

CaptDale - is secretly British > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/23/2018 at 16:55

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No, the D8 is like the distant punk rock nephew of the Seven

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:55

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Halfway there... (both manual)

I concur with the GT4 (or 991.2 GT3 manual), but in Sapphire Blue. #4 - uh... Miata? AMG E63 S wagon? Not sure.

(and yes, my color choices so far are lame)

Future next gen S2000 owner > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 16:56

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F-450 King Ranch

35'ish express cruiser with dual 1350's

00' Mustang Cobra R

Ducati Paginale 959

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/23/2018 at 16:56

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This is the OPPO-correct answer. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/23/2018 at 16:56

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it was a seven once is what i meant

(well it was based on a seven once)

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 16:58

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Modifications are allowed so the E46 M3 could always end up manual swapped, it cant be that hard to do lol. 

Spanfeller is a twat > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:00

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Well, modding a CSL is blasphemy around these parts... so no, I’m stuck with the shitty one. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/23/2018 at 17:00

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Id probably just replace the Austin with a Miata so that it can be reliable but otherwise I like this selection of vehicles. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 08/23/2018 at 17:04

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I definitely had those rules in mind as well but didnt want to stifle creativity. Otherwise I would just end up with 3 super cars and probably a handbuilt race car.

Kiltedpadre > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:06

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For daily driver duty a Mercedes 560sel

For family adventures a quigley conversion van

Weekend cruiser 1958 Desoto convertible

For truck stuff I want to say 1956 Powell

In reality a 1967 International 3/4 tin 4x4 would be much more useful.

AkursedX > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:09

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1.) FD RX7 Spirit-R (My dream car. Will be a weekend cruiser, Cars and Coffee favorite)

2.) 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 Duramax (Towing duties and trips to Home Depot)

3.) Mercedes AMG E63 Wagon (Grocery Getter/Family Hauler)

4.)2019 Ford Mustang GT350R (For all of my Autocross and Track Days)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:10

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I could have spread my choices a little more, but you may note every one of these is as easy as hell to work on except (maybe) the Jerg- I took that point to heart. I could have populated with more German or Japanese, but German is hit and miss with me and I don’t have many Japanese things that captivate me. Also, very much a fungible list - the sorts of elements in the list are steady in kind, but variable in proportion and mix. Another list might include an XJS or a BMW clownshoe with a more modern performance truck, or mix the classics budget up with a ‘49 Packard.

These four, though? Fit the list, all different, and I absolutely could live with them.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Kiltedpadre 08/23/2018 at 17:10

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I would probably want a sweet decked out van instead of a truck most likely. I could probably still tow with it anyways and it would be much more practical to me. No idea what model I would want though since I do not know my vans all that well. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:12

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Numb er one: Subaru XT

Number two: Subaru XT

Number three: Subaru XT

Number 4: Subaru SVX Okay there isn’t another XT worth posting.

nj959 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:15

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Fully loaded Range Rover Autobiography for a daily driver.

Alfa Montreal because I’ve always loved them and I wouldn’t feel bad about actually driving it like I would with a Miura or something.

Manual F355 in resale red over tan with a few extra motors, just in case. Plus a capristo exhaust, obviously.

Lexus LFA, the sound is just too good.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:15

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Aero 8 Supersports for weekend drives and C&C

550 for 2 person grand touring

RS6 Avant for partial DD’ing, ski trips, and 4 person grand touring

Slightly modified land cruiser BC I want the most reliable thing I can think of since it will be sharing a garage with a hand-built Brit, a V12 Italian, and a high performance German

Just Jeepin' > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:27

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You may sense a theme here.

My bird IS the word > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:31

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Actually working on it. I want my 1979 trans am restored, a built milsurp humvee with a cummins turbodie sel and an allison six speed, a caterham seven 420s and a new 911 turbo. Should cover all my bases.

Saracen > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:31

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My brother had a Quigley van that was all decked out with a pop top, aluminess bumper, etc.  It was great to use for camping, but terrifying to drive.  So top heavy.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 17:40

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Wait wait... I have something for this...

Ok but realistically I’d probably swap the S3 Alfa for a Duetto, leave the Saab as-is (or maybe a 16-valve Turbo over the 8?) , swap the Volvo for something newer, more powerful, and RWD, maybe a Jag or Porsche , and swap the Disco for a RRC. But I am also pretty happy with my four as-is.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 18:03

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You’re wrong because Miata doesn’t fit classic car section. ;)

His Stigness > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 19:04

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Golf, Golf, Golf, oh and another Golf!

But seriously, I’ve been trying to figure out what the fourth Golf would be. I’ve got the MKVI TDI, I’m keeping one MKVII e-Golf; I want a MKVII R. So what is my fourth Golf? It has to be made in Germany, and preferably be newer. I suppose I could look into importing a Golf estate, probably a MKVII if we’re being even remotely realistic.

This is hard. 

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 19:07

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The SMG is actually a hell of a lot of fun. I'm not a fan of BMW's clutch so I'd be inclined to get an SMG, but considering it will absolutely fail, and a new one is $5,000, it's hard to justify. 

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 19:18

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5000 grand? Jesus, that makes my tire look like a bargain!

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 19:24

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The hydraulic pump is a few thousand dollars, but it goes bad every 30-50k miles.

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 20:12

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and they say manuals are worse! I guess that in the case of the CSL, it’d be necessary to keep the SMG, for authenticity  

Maxima Speed > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 20:40

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Its been four hours of me thinking about this and I still can’t decide. I should have a list before I go to bed tonight.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Maxima Speed 08/23/2018 at 20:52

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good luck lol

Tapas > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 21:06

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I agree.

Blue M5s are the best M5s. Also, they eat miles like kids eat crayons.

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 21:20

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If you got a CSL just to track, or you only put a few thousand miles on it a year it would be fine. And if I didn't want a Golf R more than an E46 M3 then I would probably get an SMG because they're almost all low miles and taken care of vs the manuals which are super high miles and beat to shit. 

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 21:22

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Damn, that’s a really good point on the gearboxes. I n my imaginary setup, the Porsche would be daily, the VW would be weekend, CSL would be C&C toy and the trailblazer would, ahem, blaze trails.

So in this hypothetical setup where I can purchase said cars, the SMG would be ultimately OK.

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 21:27

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Yup. But you’re contractually obligated to get the Porsche and VW with a manual.

I laugh when people bitch about the weight of the clutch in the 911. It's not like it was meant to be a DD you sit in traffic with. It's meant to be driven through corners and row through the gears. 

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 21:31

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Oh, its a panamera hybrid; no manual . Just a cucktastic DSG

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 21:37

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Also, on the clutch. I do think it’s a bit too heavy, but in the grand scheme of things you’re right about that. To be quite honest I’d be disappointed if it was as light as a Kia clutch. 

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 21:56

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Wait... within the limits of my ability to wrench, drive, and register ?

1980's Kenworth with a trailer packed with a random selection from the nearest junkyard.

And my ‘86 Daytona.

You can count the trailer as a second car. I’m good here till someone builds something new worth my time.

Milky > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2018 at 22:24

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1. Because actual dream car.

2. I’d like to keep my car forever and little convertible with a stick will always be fun.

3. Future proof (EV) / AWD / kid friendly.

4. The future will be crowded.

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/23/2018 at 23:06

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If you want a light clutch but still one of the best shift actions in the industry then get a VW. I love my VW manual. But Porsche makes the best manual hands down.

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/23/2018 at 23:41

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That’s what the clubsport is for! 

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/24/2018 at 00:13

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An R is even better. MOAR POWA!!!

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/24/2018 at 00:19

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I love the Golf R, shamefully it’s only sold with an Auto in Mexico

Also, as expensive as  the S3 hatch... which I’d take over it without much issue

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/24/2018 at 00:35

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Well VW Mexico is just dumb, then. Thankfully the take rate here is still around 50%. 

Spanfeller is a twat > His Stigness 08/24/2018 at 00:38

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Yeah, they’re dicks. Another reason I’d take the audi to be honest, VW service is quite, um, bad here. But Audi is a bit better

Edit:kinjad

His Stigness > Spanfeller is a twat 08/24/2018 at 01:20

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VW dealers suck ass here too. I've yet to find a good one. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Tapas 08/24/2018 at 01:32

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Meaning they eat them until they have far too many of them and then they vomit rainbows and regret their decisions? Haha yeah, Alex Roy and his fascination with driving his e39 a shit ton is what got me hooked on that car. Just everything about it seems perfect for that duty. It wouldn't be the most reliable but that just adds character which I think is important. Getting to my destination is nowhere near as important as how I eventually end up somewhere. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Milky 08/24/2018 at 01:37

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I need to go on some more adventures with my Miata to remind me to always leave space on my list for that car. Really I don't think I'd ever get rid of it anyways, it just would become a project to do something with if I had to. Everything is fixable if you are insane enough lol. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 08/24/2018 at 01:40

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This is the most entertaining of options! Just think of the creations that would come out of the piles of junk given the entire rest of your life to devote to it. I have watched way too many episodes of roadkill and am thoroughly convinced that making race cars out of complete turds seems like the most fun imaginable. 

Kim Jong - Healthy > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/24/2018 at 02:07

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Hachi-roku for canyon/backroad runs

BTCC Volvo 850 Estate for track purposes

M5 Touring for daily duties

Alfa SZ for weekend jaunts

no modifications to any of these, they are perfect just the way they are.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/24/2018 at 07:08

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TF Holden Rodeo dual cab 1988-2002 (not fussed which year) but with 4JB1T motor (unkillable - best part all are manual, no auto option existed)

Toyota Camry ACV40 manual.

Mazda MX5 ( NA series) 1.6l manual 

Hyundai Getz manual

Tapas > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/24/2018 at 08:34

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Well, my commute is only 80 miles a day....and I have 129k in the odo so I think LALALALALALALALALALA DONT REMIND ME OF THE IMPENDING DOOM LALALALALA

Milky > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/24/2018 at 10:23

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I’m trying with the Miata, lots of trips and other enjoyable moments.  I’d really like to pay it off and then just add to it.  

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Tapas 08/24/2018 at 10:57

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Haha yeah I have the same length commute with 147k on my STi. I feel the same way about that car but the car runs and looks way too nice to ever worry me about it much. 200k on the Miata but that car is uncomplicated to fix anything and it will surely just chug along slowly forever. 

CaptDale - is secretly British > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 08/24/2018 at 13:16

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I would rather have the Aeromax

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/24/2018 at 15:11

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Aeromax looks better but I need at least one open top car in my garage.

And I might need to change the RS6. I saw a Panamera Sport Turismo this morning. Damn. It’s a good looking car. That in turbo s trim would be a good stand in.

Maxima Speed > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/24/2018 at 15:40

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This was actually very, very hard for me. I had to think about what cars I would have to keep running for possibly 50 years. Had to go for extreme reliability for my dailies, and decent repair costs for stuff when they do break, along with still having a little fun. I was hoping to get around the wording by leasing vehicle or adding motorcycles but instead I will not count the motorcycles here while assuming I do have them.

1. Daily Driver: 1997 Lexus LS 400, I would immediately do the suggested Jalopnik mods to ensure long term reliability. Always wanted one of theses babies anyways. Unfortunately there is no way I can justify adding a Phaeton to this list.

2. Truck: In m y opinion it doesn’t get any better than a Cummins s quare- body dodge from the 80s or 90s. Things will break on it but, I always know I can fix it, and I’ll know I can alway find parts. The biggest problem would be preventing it from rusting away into nothing.

3. Fun car / drive to work in summer: Porsche 964 w idebody, even if money was no option, I think this is the sports car you could for your whole life and never get tired of. Now if I can convince someone to let me drive one to confirm my feelings.

4. People mover/backup winter daily/ hypothetical child and spouse mover: Current Gen Toyota Sienna. Hopefully very reliable, very safe, comfortable, and able to move people and stuff in all weather with decent mpg. Just about the perfect all rounder. (It was a close race between this and and the Koenigsegg Regera to round out the list)

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Maxima Speed 08/25/2018 at 12:41

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I think I would have went with the Koenigsegg. Life is too short to own boring cars! I could be entertained with a van, but it would definitely be one that has been highly tricked out into an offroad camper vehicle. I like the ideas you had, it is the most realistic answer for sure. Especially with supplemental motorcycles and rentals, this could be a well rounded list.  

Maxima Speed > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/25/2018 at 12:51

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Yeah, I’m still not sure it’s the perfect list. Th e fourth vehicle is tripping me up. I also like the ideas of swapping the LS400 for an ES330 because FWD in winter is much easier.