The Dream Car.

"4WD430" (4wd430) 07/24/2014 at 01:00 • Filed to: None

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So you know when you are talking to someone and they get the idea that you are into cars, they pop the question so "what's your dream car? " to keep the conversation going. If they are into cars it's a question they really are interested in hearing. If they are not (the usual) they could care less about the answer; it's just something to keep away awkward silence. These are the same type of people who think your answer to that question would either be a Ferrari or a Lamborghini and if you were to try and explain to them that it is actually a Buick Grand National or a Datsun 240z they would look at you as if you just ate fecal matter. For me, I hold strong to naming the E46 M3 in Laguna Seca Blue as my dream car.

It's a car that handles great, has timeless beauty, sounds great and is pretty quick. By this time, the non car enthusiast conversation partner has probably wished he/she never started the conversation but hey, I'm speaking my mind. So this makes me wonder, fellow Oppositelockers, what are your dream cars and why?

Asphalt > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:06

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EL_ULY > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:09

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1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback completely restored with big modern brakes and suspension. The cherry on top being a 7.3L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8.

Why? Because there is nothing out there that tickles my fancy. Plus, all the fun in making this baby to pass to my little hoonigans in the future.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:12

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jaguar F Type R coupe

Or a Volvo V60 R design in rebel blue metallic!!!!

I just love them

Henry Diesel > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:15

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and apparently its strange if you have different categories of dream cars. Like dream muscle car, dream supercar, dream affordable car, etc.

Saracen > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:17

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I've wanted a 911 for as long as I can remember. I was so thrilled when I got to drive one, and it was just what I wanted it to be. Perfect steering, great visibility, plenty of power, and that glorious flat six wail. After that I wanted one even more.

Then Porsche dropped a bomb with the 991 Targa 4S. Yeah, that's the one I'll have. With a 7MT.

ZiptieMcBumper > Asphalt 07/24/2014 at 01:18

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You're both correct.

If we're talking about dream car I'd be afraid to drive, then it's the Toyota 2000 GT:

Just look at those sad eyes! It's saying, "Why won't you drive me? Did I do something wrong? Is it because I'm too beautiful?"

But for something I'd actually take onto the road, there is something about the Z34 Nismo that has really been appealing to me lately (SSRs are always a plus):

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:20

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E36 M3, 2000GT, or E-Type.

TheJWT > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:21

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Realistically, an e30 M3, Alfa Giulia Super, or my car, if it was actually in decent shape. Why? They've got the perfect mix of everyday usability, good looks (Okay, maybe not so much my car), great engines, and great-er handling.

Unrealistically, a black Fox body Mustang with huge box flares, velocity stacks, a Sierra Cossie spoiler, Buick GNX wheels, Jon Kasse Boss 598C.I. engine, two turbos, and side pipes coming out behind the front wheels. Why? Because I'm a bit strange.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:24

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I want to build my own Lotus 7 (with help from my engineer mate if I have to). I feel that is an attainable goal. Nothing too crazy in power. 4AGE blacktop preferred.

I can buy them if I'm lazy, but the dream part is having built it myself.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > EL_ULY 07/24/2014 at 01:28

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That's poetic. I would love to do that to a Chrysler Imperial, except with a 12V Cummins.

Ilike_cougars > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:38

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Simple fact of life, You grow up thinking you will date a super model some day, but end up with the girl next door(who is crazy in bed hopefully)... Applies to cars in a similar way I guess..

That said my dream car is the Z4MR, which I drive right now, and probably a car I wont sell for a very long time...

RPM esq. > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:38

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There is a dark side to this game. My dream car is also an E46 M3. Then I got a good one, and it's even better than I expected, and I drive it every day, and I love it, and the miles are so low that with just (admittedly not cheap) maintenance I could keep driving it for a long, long time. So naturally, now I have my dream car and I want to sell it and buy an E34 M5—which is demonstrably worse in nearly every way, but I want to experience owning one. Or worse yet, an 850, but I loved them when I was a kid. Or maybe an E39 M5 so I could have a more usable back seat. Or maybe my dream car is now a 911? I don't know, but sometimes being a car enthusiast is exhausting.

EL_ULY > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/24/2014 at 01:39

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oh man that would be too rad!

Decay buys too many beaters > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:42

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3rd Gen RX-7, beautiful car and one of the best handling packages ever to come out of Japan.

Best of the Breed? Type R Bathurst (because it fucking weighs 2200 lbs!)

V8VespaStoppie > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:48

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Either a 1958 Plymouth Fury

Or a 2006 Ford GT

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > EL_ULY 07/24/2014 at 01:55

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They are so imposing, with grunt and sound of an old Cummins, it would be so menacing.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 01:55

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In more realistic terms:

E92 M3 in Le Mans Blue. I've driven several of these and the V8 is intoxicating above 5k RPM.

In less realistic terms:

One of these bad boys made street legal:

Just for this soundtrack:

SVTyler > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 02:12

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Lotus Exige S 260. Because 2000lb, because 260HP, because no ABS, power steering, or traction control, because roof scoop, because supercharger (not turbo), because dat exhaust note, because it's just so freaking cool, especially in this color. It's like a go-kart with a roof.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > V8VespaStoppie 07/24/2014 at 02:13

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Those eyebrows! (On the Plymouth obviously).

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 02:33

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I can't possibly distill my answer down to one or two models. I'll take an abandoned airport with at least 1 hangar. Every hangar is filled with whatever catches my fancy. For example, Series 1 Jaguar XJ12 with an AMG twin turbo V12. E63 4matic wagon. E34/39 M5. FD RX7 Bathurst. McLaren F1. About a dozen Alfas. A few classic Ferraris. Carrera GT. 918 Spyder. 550 Spyder. XKE. '03 XJR. '55 Chevy 210 Handyman, not a nomad, with an LS7. 300SL. 1 corvette from every generation. The hammer.

This could go on all night,so I'll stop here.

promoted by the color red > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 02:33

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Not sort of, exactly like this or one of these.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 03:06

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My dream car? It would have to be a Salomon/Pink colored 1957 Chevy BelAir Convertible restomod. Under the hood, it'd have the best Chevrolet engine of them all, a 409. now make that engine all aluminum. That lump would be built up, and would be making about 550rwhp. the car will be heard through a set of pipes that would allow it to sing it's V8 melody as it rumbled down the road. I would do the shifting with a nice slick 6-speed box, while sitting in a while leather bucket seat that is just the perfect fit. The big boat steering wheel would be replaced with a small, sporty wheel. The whole car would be set up to behave like a real GT. Stiffer suspension, Bigger brakes, firmer chassis. All the panels that can would be replaced with lightweight versions to save on weight.

It would be a fine touring automobile for me to have to use every day

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 03:55

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I'd have old Gary here.

djmt1 > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 04:04

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V10 S8

Because in the end what I really want is a comfortable, fast V10 twin turbo battleship.

kanadanmajava1 > V8VespaStoppie 07/24/2014 at 05:31

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You might want to have a '58 Fury but the one in the picture is a '59. '57 and '58 look pretty identical but '59 is quite different looking. I think that '57 is best looking of these.

BKRM3 > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 06:19

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It's funny how things change as goals that once seemed impossible become attainable. We always want what we can't have I guess...

Previous dream car, current daily:

Current dream car:

Siiiggghhh.

KnowsAboutCars > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 07:20

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I have many: e46 M3 CSL, Porsche 930 Turbo, Porsche 993 GT3, Spyker C8 Aileron, Lamborghini Countach 5000QV ('85-'86) or LP 500S, Peugeot 309 GTi 16S Dangel. These were just off the top of my head.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 07:20

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E46 M3 CSL...but I can't have one cuz 'Merica.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 07/24/2014 at 08:50

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...and a roof-stealing robot in the back.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BKRM3 07/24/2014 at 08:50

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I know these feels.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 08:56

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trmoore09 > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 08:59

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For me, there are different levels of dream cars, based on attainability. We were lucky enough to have an opportunity to buy our dream car about 2 months ago, and we jumped on it: 2002 E46 M3 LSB 6spd. However, my dream car (~5-10 years from now realistic) is a SRT Viper T/A. My not so realistic (ever) dream car is a Saleen S7 TT. Of course there are many other levels in between those, but those are the main ones.

Also, our M3 is definitely a work in progress. It still needs a few things to be what we ultimately want it to be. This is what we (I) want:

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 09:59

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WANT LEGUNA SECA BLAU!

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 10:12

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2003 BMW M5 (E39) in Le Mans Blue, with 2-tone black/blue ostrich leather interior, 35% tint, BBK, squared stock wheels all around, Evolve airboxes, supersprint headers, Eisenmann cat-back w/muffler delete.

And fully modified for over-landing Land Rover Discovery II, with manual and diesel swap, TF Heavy duty springs and pro-comp shocks (3" lift) w/1.5" spacers, converted rotoflex rear drive shaft to u-joint, Detroit TRue-tac lockers front and rear, CDL, steel recovery bumper w/12k lb winch, steel rear recovery bumper, full safari roof rack, rooftop tent, swing-away rear tire mount with fuel can carrier, rear cargo area refrigerator and built-in storage toolbox and built-in gun safe, convert rear quarter panel windows to Land Cruiser sliding windows, dog cage behind rear seat with modular weapon mount, teflon/rhino-liner half-way up body panels to preserve some paint and on roof under roof rack.

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > BKRM3 07/24/2014 at 10:21

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^M3 guy problems

Your car looks so good and understated man. It's nice to see it from the outside after watching your onboard earlier this summer

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > trmoore09 07/24/2014 at 10:25

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Well hello there brake calipers....

Seriously, me seeing a performance car with really good and visible brake rotors and calipers is like seeing a woman wearing stocking flash them at you for just a second, just to see what is possible.

So in other words: Sploosh

Makoyouidiot > 4WD430 07/24/2014 at 10:34

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Most people I talk to don't even know what my dream car is...but they damn well will in 2030 when I import one. The Alfa Romeo Brera. I don't care that it was FWD and not that fast. I don't care about reliability. I love Alfas, and I think it's the best looking one ever made. Make that the best looking car ever made. I mean....look at it!

Makoyouidiot > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 10:41

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+1 for Disco

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > Makoyouidiot 07/24/2014 at 10:42

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Blue one is mine, the gray one I wanted to buy last year but couldn't get the money together. He was a LR mechanic, and the rig was built to effing well.

Svend > Makoyouidiot 07/24/2014 at 10:44

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True, just check out that arse.

The Spider isn't bad looking either.

Oh man, now I'm going to have to spend half an hour drooling over these two cars. Oh well, better get started.

Makoyouidiot > Svend 07/24/2014 at 10:46

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Time well wasted, I say

Makoyouidiot > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 10:48

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Mine wasn't nearly that clean, sadly. And then I sold it, and of course I've wanted it back ever since. Car Enthusiast Life?

Svend > Makoyouidiot 07/24/2014 at 10:59

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I'll have to get some sleep, night shift in a few hours and I've found 90 Spiders and 73 Breras. It'll take longer than half an hour to look through those.

Never noticed how cheap they are either. Bloody hell.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/ca…

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Makoyouidiot > Svend 07/24/2014 at 11:05

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Oh yeah, Clarkson wasn't joking when he said Alfas depreciate as fast as they accelerate.

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > Makoyouidiot 07/24/2014 at 11:07

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I wish I still had my 18" wheels those coupled with a decent amount of rubber give a little more ground clearance. Nice looking 01-02 thought.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > BKRM3 07/24/2014 at 11:13

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SAME!

Makoyouidiot > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 11:19

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Hard to find good tires for the 18's tho.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 07/24/2014 at 11:27

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That Lemans Blau. Wunderbar! Had Leguna Seca or Lemans been available, I would have passed on Sakhir Orange.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > trmoore09 07/24/2014 at 11:27

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This pleases me.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/24/2014 at 11:28

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I want one badly, but can't justify the cost for what you get.

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > Makoyouidiot 07/24/2014 at 11:32

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BF Goodrich Mud Terrains, expensive but they are the best and are hard compound unlike Mickey Thompsons so they last at least 2/3 of their rated age.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/24/2014 at 11:33

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Even their new San Marino blue that they offer on the M5/M6 looks really good.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/24/2014 at 11:52

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Yeah, it's definitely just a collector piece at this point. The design is so stunning, though, and it seems like the drive is very "pure". I'm not really a convertible guy, but maybe I'll add an S2000 at some point instead.

BKRM3 > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 12:36

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Thanks! Of course, at the track it's a little bit less understated, what with the big rubber, black wheels and red tow straps =P

And thanks for enduring my snoozefest video - if you actually liked it you might consider watching the clips I put together from the spring, in which I get my doors blown off by a new M4, and two different GT3 RSes! If you use good headphones it's pretty funny, I tried to put in other random nonsense that goes on, like me getting my belts all twisted like an idiot!

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > BKRM3 07/24/2014 at 12:40

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We talked about it for a few days last month before I had to go to burner status. (Social media is a sin to my significant other, but she is not Chinese if you believe that) It still is understated, if you're not a car enthusiast and don't know what you're looking at. Also, the bro's who buy M3's typically don't register the saloon version as an M3, because the car is just a status symbol to them. I do wish you had sexy brake calipers though.

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/24/2014 at 12:43

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Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/24/2014 at 12:45

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The only meaning for LSB in my book, I see LSB on the news about some gay rights rally and immediately think "dat e46 doe"

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/24/2014 at 12:48

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also, tell chase to sack up and get the 911

V8VespaStoppie > kanadanmajava1 07/24/2014 at 12:53

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I know, 58 is hard to find. Found this 59 on cars.com so I just used it. There was a 58 on craigslist near me being sold by a car hoarder. It was rear ended had no interior and it didnt roll, he said he wanted 18k, so I just hung up.

BKRM3 > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 12:57

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Ahh, yes! You and me both regarding the calipers. I desperately want these: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr…

Alas, I'm buying a house so..... =(

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/24/2014 at 12:58

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Ha! You bet I will...

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > BKRM3 07/24/2014 at 13:12

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Air jacks aaaand race car BBK???

BKRM3 > Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 07/24/2014 at 18:41

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Dude. Tell me about it. The only problem is money =P

My instructor owns an E92 M3 racecar that he runs in the B-mod class for CCA club racing and I sent him that pic one race weekend last month and apparently he wouldn't shut up about it all weekend lol.

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > BKRM3 07/25/2014 at 09:08

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Ha nice.

Stef Schrader > 4WD430 07/26/2014 at 01:11

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I saw one of those at dinner a few days ago. LOVE.

I really need a 911. That RS 4.0 unicorn in red, or a RS 2.7 (duckie tail!). I am totes gonna be a knob who buys a 911SC and adds a ducktail trunk because ducktail.

Aircooled. Manual. Butt-engined. As a coupe. In red. Darker interiors are good, too. HRRRRNG.

Or, screw it, a 991 Cup would be ALL OF THE WIN.

Benny89 > 4WD430 07/26/2014 at 13:49

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Dream car : 2003 Subaru WRX STi (JDM)- Or a 98 22B (JDM).. haha yeah.. Look what i have - A 2003, front wheel drive, 5-speed Mitsubishi Lancer OZ .. MUHMM that SOHC of Ballz - Takes the hondas and puts them to shame... I guess.. thats the only bashful thing i get out of my car.. destroying hondas...