Which car would you swap keys with for 1 day only.

"B_dol" (bdolan40)
01/01/2014 at 11:45 • Filed to: None

Which car would you gladly drive (read, HOON) for a day, but never own for a multitude of reasons, which could include fear of being seen in it or having to offer a detailed explanation to every bystander? A small caveat here, you must be able to afford it.

My first thought was the obvious, Jalop answer, MIATA. However, I own an FR-S and clearly have already made my choice against that fine piece of automotive machinery.

Next up? The Ford Raptor, looks mean as hell and pretty cool to boot. Only problem is the granola munching, Birkenstock (I guess Tom's are in now) SF Bay area folks would probably murder me and the bro truck mafia would say I haven't lifted the truck quite enough.

So here I am, and there is one car that somehow alluded me throughout my car shopping test drives. That is, the Fiat Abarth. The car is intoxicating in how quirky, nuts sounding and full of character it is. Every time I see one on the street I want to toss the man (its always a man) my FR-S keys for the day.

What's yours? Photocredits to the various autoblogs out there. Motortrend, thetruthaboutcars

DISCUSSION (27)

Joe_Limon > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 11:48

Kinja'd!!!

Fsae car

Burrito de EJ25 > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 11:56

I love seeing Fiat 500s on the road. Abarth trim or not, they're such happy little cars.

Echo51 > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 11:59

Something AMG, M/// or similar heavy and powerful luxury barge... Honestly, i want to replace my 3dr hatchback with a Miata or similar 2-seat roadster style car, because i don't want or need a backseat, ever...

Tom McParland > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:02

Excellent question...my first thought is Miata as well. I have emence respect for them but I'm just not big on drop-tops...but maybe I would go with something more extreme like an Atom or a Morgan. I'd also love to try a Brabus SL65 for a day and see how many tires I could annihilate in an hour.

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:06

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A Triumph, MG, or other British roadster.
The multitude of reasons for both wanting to drive one and not wanting to own one fill volumes of the Jalopnik archives.

Aaron James > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:09

The fact that it would have to be something that I can afford pretty much leaves out anything I'd actually want to drive for a day.

Bad Idea Hat > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:09

Definitely the 500 Abarth.

TheJWT > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:09

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Any Group B rally car, we had a snow storm last night...

707Miata > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:17

Twin-turbo FD RX7

You know, because apex seals and all that

KB Garage > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:41

Kinja'd!!!

Ariel Atom. My love for bikes crosses over to a lightweight four wheeled car with exceptional handling. It's completely impractical though.

48 Spoons > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:43

This:

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No way I could justify buying one, but would be a hoot for a day. Especially if I could run an auto-x with it.

Marek > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:47

corvette I'm pretty sure in a 24hr period I could find out what the hoopla is all about

PS9 > KB Garage
01/01/2014 at 12:49

Kinja'd!!!

It's as practical as you are.

Your boy, BJR > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 12:54

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this. 1000x this.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 13:01

AMG Mercs, RS and S Audis, Toyota Avalon LOL.

KB Garage > PS9
01/01/2014 at 13:59

Okay, that's pretty impressive.

N/A POWAAAHH > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 14:01

Kinja'd!!!

Mad mike's RX-7!

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 15:25

Kinja'd!!!

Probably top of the list is the E46 M3. As a staunch Alfisti, and lover of Jags, Triumphs, Lancias and Maseratis I doubt I'll ever own one.

However, I do want to see what all the fuss is about. For me, it's pretty much the perfect balance of power, speed, enjoyment, comfort and practicality in a modern car. It's the benchmark for modifying any modern car I come across. If I can get it as good as an E46 M3, then I've succeeded.

The same goes for the classic 911 in its various guises.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 17:32

I would choose a Prius,.....Or something equally slow....My reasoning is, I actually kinda like the Prius....Its not a terrible car, it does not ask for much. Just to be fueled occasionally, but I can not see myself living with one forever.

B_dol > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
01/01/2014 at 18:32

Having completed a few roadtrips in one, it does what it was intended to very well. That is, sip gas minimally and provide transport.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > B_dol
01/01/2014 at 18:39

And that is why I want one...It does an excellent job at what we ask of it.

You are here and want to get there without the gas "dots" moving much...I'm considering buying the hatchback one as a daily driver...and the Cobalt would be the weekend fun car.