What Car Would You Buy in 2008?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 04/20/2016 at 11:29 • Filed to: what would you buy when, wwybw

0

88

Rules: The car/truck had to be sold brand new in 2008

For me it is the Cadillac XLR-V one only a few American grand tourers that have ever been made. With a supercharged Northstar V8 engine I also appreciate that the engine is unique to the Cadillac lineup and not just another LS swap into a Cadillac (although those are great too).

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:31

0

Acura TL Type S in black with a 6 speed

TheHondaBro > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:31

1

JR1 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 04/20/2016 at 11:34

0

That might be my favorite Acura. Looks great and understated but the car is just such a great performance sedan.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:34

1

JR1 > TheHondaBro 04/20/2016 at 11:34

0

Yeah I want the SLR 722 but even the regular SLR is one of the greatest cars made in this millennium

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 04/20/2016 at 11:35

1

These are never going to go down in value...

Stapleface > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:35

1

I really like the XLR, but since you already took it, I’ll go with the S2000

JR1 > Stapleface 04/20/2016 at 11:36

1

I have had 4 comments on this post and now 2 are the S2000. It is very popular!

TheHondaBro > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:37

2

Unfortunately.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:38

3

S2000 CR
In either Apex Blue Pearl

or Grand Prix White

I still really want to own one of these cars someday. I love them.

langadamd > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 04/20/2016 at 11:38

1

I agree! I am about to pick up my Dad’s ‘04 A-spec.

JR1 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 04/20/2016 at 11:40

1

Seriously they rev to 9k. What is not to love?

djmt1 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:40

0

SLR 722

Illegitimus Prime > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:40

2

derf > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:41

1

Boxster S or Cayman S. Probably the Boxster. Extra rigidity is all well and good, but the 987 Boxster is already brilliant and a pleasant road on a nice day with the top down is a wonderful thing.

Opposite Locksmith > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 04/20/2016 at 11:41

1

Came here for this. Thank you for doing the dirty work

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:42

1

2008 Lincoln Mark LT

Because if I want a Fancy F150, I’m getting a FANCY F-150.

And this one (unlike the blackwood) is 4x4 and can tow almost 9000 pounds.

And it looks even better than the F150 of the same year in my opinion. I would daily drive the hell out of this thing, even with the 5.4L

JR1 > djmt1 04/20/2016 at 11:42

0

One of my favorite cars that have ever been made

JR1 > Illegitimus Prime 04/20/2016 at 11:42

0

Was this the first year of the Roadster?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:43

0

2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. Peppy, stick, comes with tons of features, is reasonably comfortable, has an LSD, and is an excellent platform to build on. Plus, it’s essentially a Renault Megane underneath, which is pretty cool.

BeaterGT > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:43

0

To continue the Cadillac love, CTS-V! First year of the new beast gen

JR1 > derf 04/20/2016 at 11:43

1

I think I would buy a Boxster S form this generation or a Boxster Spyder over almost any other Porsche

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:44

1

Right?! And with the factory hard top included, they just look so good. There are a couple that run with the Chicago Region SCCA for autox. One is ABP with white Desmond Regamaster wheels, it looks soooo good.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/20/2016 at 11:44

0

The Mark LT is a greta truck. But I love the King Ranch more

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 04/20/2016 at 11:45

1

I was not expecting this answer... Really interesting pick

Illegitimus Prime > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:45

1

It was! I want one, badly, in that color.

JR1 > BeaterGT 04/20/2016 at 11:45

0

Ohh the 2nd is what made me notice Cadillac again

JR1 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 04/20/2016 at 11:46

0

Honda is just the best car company to come out of Japan

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:46

2

Jaguar XKR S maybe.

JR1 > Illegitimus Prime 04/20/2016 at 11:46

0

They are still really high! I hope Tesla makes a successor soon

chaozbandit > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:46

0

pls.

Although the Civic looks like good fun too.

JR1 > KnowsAboutCars 04/20/2016 at 11:47

0

This looks so much better than the F-type

Dean Beyer > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:47

5

JR1 > chaozbandit 04/20/2016 at 11:47

0

I wish the new Impreza had a hatchback

JR1 > Dean Beyer 04/20/2016 at 11:48

0

My grandpa is trying to sell his Corvette I am trying to talk him into one of these

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:48

0

derf > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:49

0

I was sorely tempted to get rid of the M3 in favour of a nice example that popped up locally not long ago, but it got snapped up (unsurprisingly - the price was reasonable and the IMS and RMS had been done).

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:49

0

Judge me but my mom’s Vue is still my favorite car I’ve ever driven. It just needed a body kit and a little more low, so a Redline AWD for me. 257hp, torquey V6 ftw.

Illegitimus Prime > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:49

2

Supposedly that’s supposed to be coming some time around 2019. I wouldn’t have been able to afford one then, I still can’t afford one now.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:50

0

Depends on whether you want farm luxury or city luxury.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:50

0

I struggle with that, because I’m a huge Toyota fan, but it’s hard to argue against Honda’s performance offerings. I’d say Toyota was winning in the ‘80s-mid ‘90s, and then Honda kind of took the helm from there. Now they’re both kinda shitting the bed, apart from the FR-S/GT86 and NSX.

JR1 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 04/20/2016 at 11:52

0

First year of the SRT-8! Too bad they are all autos

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:52

1

Maybach 62S Landaulet

JR1 > derf 04/20/2016 at 11:52

0

There is always be another Boxster to snap up though

kanadanmajava1 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:53

0

There isn’t many things made in 2008 that I would really lust for. Maybe a Porsche 911 GT3 RS or an Aston Martin Vantage (manuel) could be fun. I guess an S2000 could be a budget solution if I would really need to actually buy it. But currently they are still way too expensive for me.

CB > Dean Beyer 04/20/2016 at 11:53

2

Same boat. G8 GXP with the stick, please.

JR1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/20/2016 at 11:53

0

I love a good sports CUV so no judging here.

Your boy, BJR > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/20/2016 at 11:53

1

TIL you’re Birdman.

JR1 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 04/20/2016 at 11:54

1

I agree. I just love high revving NA engines and that is Honda’s strong suit

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:55

1

It’s neat. I’d have mine with K-sport Kontrol coilovers, a Spec Stage 3 clutch, DC header, Magnaflow cat, Borla cat-back, Powerstop Z26 brake kit, Injen intake, and a Bully Dog GT Platinum.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/20/2016 at 11:55

0

I live and grew up around farms so farm luxury for me here

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/20/2016 at 11:57

2

Not a bad choice at all. Little ugly but unique

JR1 > kanadanmajava1 04/20/2016 at 11:57

0

The S2000 isn’t horrible but still higher than I ever thought it would be in 08.

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 04/20/2016 at 11:58

0

Damn it must have been a fast little sleeper

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:58

0

I’m much more suburban in my up-bringing/current life. While I like the KR (in every truck it’s in) I prefer the city luxury

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:59

0

STS with the Northstar V8 in grey.

chaozbandit > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:59

1

Technically the new Impreza does come in a hatchback, as it’s a separate production line from the WRX and STI. But yeah, too bad it doesnt get the hotted up treatment (and doing it yourself just isnt the same)

Knew someone who autocrossed one. Didn’t go so well.

yitznewton > JR1 04/20/2016 at 11:59

1

CR

JR1 > yitznewton 04/20/2016 at 11:59

0

This is an incredibly popular answer

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:00

1

Sorry for the confusion, I meant “I’d have mine” not “I had mine.”

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:01

1

I’m not sure if I agree with you on that. That headlight’s sharp corner bothers me slightly. The facelift fixed that but the facelift’s lights look a bit off too (maybe it’s the led strips). Still these are very good looking cars.

Mercedes Streeter > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:05

0

USA Launch date was 2008. :)

JR1 > KnowsAboutCars 04/20/2016 at 12:07

1

We are totally reverse on this. I think the facelift XKR is the one not to buy and the headlights sharp corners on the pre facelift give the XKR a defining look.

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:09

1

As everyone else is saying, the S2K. The only newer Honda I’d buy is the new NSX.

Birddog > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:11

0

2008? F150 Harley Davidson edition with the dealer installed Saleen Supercharger.

Not a bad place to spend some time.

DanimalHouse > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:11

0

What I would have liked to buy...

What I maybe could have bought...

What I actually drove...

JR1 > Mercedes Streeter 04/20/2016 at 12:25

0

Really? I thought it had been around longer

JR1 > Birddog 04/20/2016 at 12:26

0

I had no idea you could get one with a supercharger

JR1 > DanimalHouse 04/20/2016 at 12:27

2

Haha I almost like that so much I might make it an edition to every weeks game

BarryDanger > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:28

2

Atom 500 because face melting

Shift24 > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:34

0

I’d go for a Merc C63 AMG. Because POOWWWWEEEERRRR and it’s one of the best looking sedans out there.

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:44

1

Pretty sure I was in driver’s ed in 2008... But if I was born in 1980, I would’ve bought a shiny new blue R32!

(I was a VW nerd back in the day...)

Hoccy > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:51

1

I think I’ve said this before, but Subaru Legacy Diesel.

I also hope this will be my next car.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > JR1 04/20/2016 at 12:52

1

135i

Mercedes Streeter > JR1 04/20/2016 at 13:03

1

The first gen cars have been available in the USA in grey market form ever since 2002, but the second gen car reached our shores in 2008 a year after it launched in the EU in 2008. :)

JR1 > Shift24 04/20/2016 at 14:36

0

That is a great looking Mercedes

JR1 > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 04/20/2016 at 14:36

0

Love the look of this little BMW

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > JR1 04/20/2016 at 14:56

1

The 135i is underrated to me, it had an inline six with twin turbos originally(switched to a single turbo in 2011ish). Small, fairly analog driving experience. Room for two real people in the back. I hope to get a 1 series in the not too distant future.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 04/20/2016 at 18:55

0

Anton Martin Vantage GT2

or for a little more seriously

Holden VE Commodore HSV W427

7.0L of GM LS greatness!! (503 bhp w/ 470 lb·ft)

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 04/20/2016 at 19:28

1

Once again I wish Australian cars were imported more often

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 04/20/2016 at 19:35

0

Well I mean you could get a G8 GXP, but that’d wouldn’t be the same.

ranwhenparked > JR1 04/20/2016 at 20:11

1

Well, this is what I bought in 2010, so I guess the answer would have been the same in 2008 - the car would have just been slightly older.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JR1 04/20/2016 at 20:47

1

This, but in red.

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 04/20/2016 at 21:25

1

I bet an LS7 swap wouldn't be too hard

JR1 > ranwhenparked 04/20/2016 at 21:26

0

A good old land yacht a dying breed for sure

dogisbadob > JR1 04/21/2016 at 09:23

0

An Astra with the panoramic sunroof

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 04/21/2016 at 10:41

0

Probably, but a LSA is cheaper and more powerful.

CaptDale - is secretly British > CaptDale - is secretly British 04/21/2016 at 10:55

0

Hell, the new LT4 is cheaper.