What Are Your (realistic) Dream Cars?

"Thunderface" (thunderface)
12/14/2014 at 16:34 • Filed to: dream car

No, I don't mean LaFerarris or McLaren P1's. I am talking about something that's maybe $70k or $80k TOPS, that you could definitely see yourself owning in the future.

For me it's either the 5th-gen GT500 or the 6th-gen GT350 Mustangs.

DISCUSSION (55)

The Transporter > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:37

The cars that I want to own aren't cars so much as build ideas.

Thunderface > The Transporter
12/14/2014 at 16:38

okay, what's your (realistic) dream build idea?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:39

A realistic dream car for me has to be the Focus ST diesel. Not too expensive to buy, quick, very cheap to run, spacious enough for my needs with an estate available if necessary. Works for me overall.

Kinja'd!!!

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:39

TECHNO VIOLET E36 M3 SEDAN WITH A GODDAMN MANUAL

E92M3 > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:39

Cayman S or M2

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:41

2015 Lexus RC-F

2013 Lexus LS460 F-Sport

2015 Toyota Sienna SE/XLE

2015 F-150 Platinum

This is my list of current dream cars right now. LOL

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:41

A 6BT/NV5600 swapped FJ60 in blue.

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Thunderface > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 16:42

I just wish they'd make the STD's faster

I remember reading about how they're supposed to have a mid-8-second 0 to 60 time

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
12/14/2014 at 16:42

THIS.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:43

The official figure is 8.1 seconds. Plenty quick enough for me, the car I drive now takes 12.6...

Thunderface > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 16:45

Ah. still, It'll handle great and get good mpg's

MultiplaOrgasms > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 16:45

Still faster than mine.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:47

Yeah, it just makes sense as a daily here compared to the petrol. That and I'm strange and have a thing about driving diesels.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MultiplaOrgasms
12/14/2014 at 16:48

What do you drive? I'm guessing some form of Multipla...

ly2v8-Brian > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:48

You'd be surprised how quickly STDs spread.

ly2v8-Brian > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:51

Kinja'd!!!

Not with these wheels

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Building something like this.

45bullets > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 16:52

jag f-type v6 coupe.

I Like Corollas > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:02

997.2 GTS, 997.2 GT3 or 997.2 GT3 RS

I would probably settle for an E46 M3 manual in either Silver Grey or Steel Grey.

twinturbobmw > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:06

E92 335i. Probably around 25k with 7-8k in mods.

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The Transporter > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:12

Oh, I've got a whole laundry list. For starters, I'd like to do an FD RX-7 track car with a 2.0L BOLT Hayabusa engine and a Hewland Engineering sequential transmission. Heretical, I know, but who wouldn't want a RX-7 with a V8 that produces 400+ HP at 13,000 RPM with a 14,000 RPM redline? Next is a Bullitt replica using a Dynacorn replica body and all 5th gen Mustang mechanical components, including the 5.0L Coyote, TR-6060, and 8.8 inch rear end with Willwoods all around. For a more practical vehicle, I'd like a Ford F-100 from the '60s underpinned with a modern Ranger chassis, a 3.7L Cyclone, and a 6R80 transmission. And for the grocery getter, I'd have an AMC Hornet wagon from the late '70s with a AMC 360 V8 block and an Edelbrock top end with a Pro-Flo 2 EFI and a Gear Vendors overdrive. A grocery getter has to have fuel efficiency, after all.

DoYouEvenShift > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:16

Kinja'd!!!

That 7.0 liter!!!

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That 7:41 ring time!!

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That instant torque!

Were talking used right!?

BrownMiataDieselWagon > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:19

1st gen Honda Insight

CPT Speedbump > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:21

80k is a bit low..I'll be making 6 digits a year in 4 years, so, I'm going to have to say a V10 R8 after they depreciate a bit

Thunderface > CPT Speedbump
12/14/2014 at 17:22

someone's confident

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:25

BMW 1M. managed to talk my way behind the wheel of one today at my local CarMax and I fell in love. with it.

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norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:32

New LTZ Suburban

Z/28

C7 Z06 I think is in that range

Silverado 3500 diesel

Any bitchin ass 57-59 car.

wkiernan > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:36

Maybe it's kind of outside what you're looking for, but on a $70,000 car budget (which I don't have) I think I might be able to afford a reliable beater, and one of these:

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C'est magnifique! There's no luxury sedan made today I'd prefer to drive. (Photo courtesy of this post by E. Julius)

djmt1 > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:39

Kinja'd!!!

E60 M5 Touring. No people carrier for me.

Milky > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:41

The plan still is to upgrade in a year. Something along these lines.

Kinja'd!!!

Hopefully the damn Fiat/Alfa Spyder will be out by then though.

speedygopher > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 17:51

Morgan Trike, Super Seven, early 911, Ariel Atom, etc...

Milky > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:05

Damnit I got kinja'd. Anyways …. The plan in still to upgrade in a year to something along the lines of these:

Kinja'd!!!

Hopefully the Fiat/Alfa Spyder will be out then though.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:08

E46 M3 CSL, R32-34 Skyline GT-R, V8 Vantage (The newer ones), B7 RS4, RS5, CTS-V wagon, 997 GT3...probably a ton I'm forgetting.

Sn210 > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:13

I figure I've got 50 years of driving left, plenty of time to save

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Dsscats > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:21

GTRs

Kinja'd!!!

All of em. Except maybe not the Hako, cuz they're getting expensive as fark

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:25

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In the UK, good ones of these are around US$22-24k. That's affordable for a lot of people now.

BUT. It's appreciating in price too, because heritage and pedigree etc. By the time I'm old enough to be able to own one, the price might just leap out of reach...

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:29

lol

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:32

Backyard full of S2000s and NSXs.

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:32

I'm planning to do electrical engineering in college, so i could be easily making 70 grand once I get a job, and more if I work up. so I would have to say a slightly used 911 carrara, early C7 (I still have 5 years after this year before I'm out of college, so there will be some depreciated models by that point) CTS-V wagon, or shelby cobra replica.

RickyD > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:47

Or successful. I want to buy my first Lamborghini or possibly McLaren before 30, I am currently 26 and running down my list of random cars I've wanted to own month to month.

RickyD > CPT Speedbump
12/14/2014 at 18:48

I've been scoping a Jaguar XKR-S, they are almost 50k now.

Dusty Ventures > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 18:48

Kinja'd!!!

Yummy

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 19:04

Kinja'd!!!

Checkaroo!

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Jayhawk Jake > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 19:55

$70k to $80k tops isn't fair, some of us might expect to be able to afford more.

I'd like to buy a new corvette someday. Ideally a high performance variant.

Of course, I don't know what I'll want new when I have that kind of money. Used I'd like a C7Z06 and a C6ZR1. Depending on what happens with ZR1 values that might not be as far off as you'd think

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 20:05

Laguna Seca Blue E46 coupe with cinnamon Leather, and a Dinan Supercharger kit W/4" exhaust.

CPT Speedbump > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 20:14

Or just know how much I'll be making, and can see what the guys making that much have, lol. Though, I'm also going to waste all my money currently on building a track car...so we'll see :P

Thunderface > RickyD
12/14/2014 at 20:47

what job do you have?

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ
12/14/2014 at 20:50

Or Elise S Cup if it comes stateside

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RickyD > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 21:04

I manage a dealership. So I am always having access to buy and sell all my dream cars bit by bit. Have been hesitant to buy a high dollar car until i get my mortgage way down

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 21:05

Kinja'd!!!

One day. Oh god yes. One day.

F40LM > Thunderface
12/14/2014 at 21:25

I will have a McLaren F1 even if I have to wait until there's no more oil on earth and the price of gasoline powered cars drops to nothing because they can't be used. But I will have it.