Practical dream car

neverthar · 15th Mar 2007, 09:29 PM

Given within reason and real world budget of the average joe, what would your dream car be? I mean sure we all want Ferrari's, Bug's, Lambo's or whatever that tickles your fancy, but what abour practical exotics?

I'll start with mine. All I want if I could really get an AP (I know they're rarer then blue cheese on the moon), is a Lancia DElta Integrale Evoluzione. That was the car that really got me following FIA's ERC championship's when I was a kid. Watching Miki Biason going flat out in it was always exciting

The other one would be a BMW E30 M3. I know there are some hiding here in Malaysia

PsYkHoTiK · 15th Mar 2007, 11:37 PM

Practical and shall we say attainable?

Hehehe. I'm waiting for the Evolution X. Want to see just how much more its refined. Should be ~mid $30s range or so (Current Evo MRs are ~$33k).

One that I could hope to afford later on my career would be something like a C6 Corvette Z06 ($60k) or a Nissan GTR (~$75k). Given both are pretty costly but a lot more viable than Lambos or Ferraris so its a more realistic 'dream' car.

neverthar · 16th Mar 2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Practical and shall we say attainable?

Hehehe. I'm waiting for the Evolution X. Want to see just how much more its refined. Should be ~mid $30s range or so (Current Evo MRs are ~$33k).

One that I could hope to afford later on my career would be something like a C6 Corvette Z06 ($60k) or a Nissan GTR (~$75k). Given both are pretty costly but a lot more viable than Lambos or Ferraris so its a more realistic 'dream' car.

Yeah, forgot that term, attainable. Nice choice you got there psyk. But the Z06? You kidding right? That's like riding a wild bronco

PsYkHoTiK · 16th Mar 2007, 12:37 AM

If I wanted a smooth silky ride, I would get an old mans car.

I like the sporty feel and tightness (like our G35's sport tuned Multi Link) of a car's handling. LOL! It's that which allows me to do 60mph on tight cloverleaf overpasses that are meant to be done at 25mph.

But the New (this year's) Z06 has reworked suspension (new shocks) that does wonders for the spine. So its a lot better now. Plus it is the best bargain out there that can outrun quite a few of the more 'prestigous' cars. Plus it has a lot of racing pedigree. 5 time back to back ALMS championships (beating off porsches and DB9Rs) speaks greatly for itself. Plus tell me any 7.0L V8 505hp motor that will cruise at 26mpg on the highway.

And even that, one of such degree that you can get for in the 60s range. One of the few American cars I would actually buy.

neverthar · 16th Mar 2007, 02:25 AM

I'm not worried about the ride. It's the damn power itself (Even before one stuff's Lingenfelter parts in). Loves to have a few tyres every now and then for snacks. But seriously, the best supercar any average joe can afford man and with handling to be able to cope with a lap around the old ring

ZuePhok · 16th Mar 2007, 02:36 AM

proton saga. period.

PsYkHoTiK · 16th Mar 2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuePhok

proton saga. period.

NO! Why not perodua!

Chai · 16th Mar 2007, 08:35 AM

Personally, I would be happy with a nicely tuned FF NA car. EKs, or even a Nissan with SR16VEs.

My slightly non-practical dream car would be one of those Japanese turbo charged cars, Evos, STI, GT-R.

If I get even more unpractical, it would be one of the Porsches! 911S, 9114S, GT3. Yes, they are all NAs.

Falcone · 16th Mar 2007, 09:16 AM

I kinda like small cars so Golf GTi.

If I go slightly not practical, I'll just steal with my boss's Carrera 4s.

If I'm in dream state....

zy · 16th Mar 2007, 10:22 AM

one of my fav cars is Accord EuroR (CL7) ;p

15th Mar 2007, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
neverthar I'm a regular Join Date: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 269 Reputation: 176 Rep Power: 3	Practical dream car Given within reason and real world budget of the average joe, what would your dream car be? I mean sure we all want Ferrari's, Bug's, Lambo's or whatever that tickles your fancy, but what abour practical exotics? I'll start with mine. All I want if I could really get an AP (I know they're rarer then blue cheese on the moon), is a Lancia DElta Integrale Evoluzione. That was the car that really got me following FIA's ERC championship's when I was a kid. Watching Miki Biason going flat out in it was always exciting The other one would be a BMW E30 M3. I know there are some hiding here in Malaysia __________________ Only available by PM. Will help if possible Wanted: 2nd hand good condition IS lense for Canon 400D

15th Mar 2007, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,166 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	Practical and shall we say attainable? Hehehe. I'm waiting for the Evolution X. Want to see just how much more its refined. Should be ~mid $30s range or so (Current Evo MRs are ~$33k). One that I could hope to afford later on my career would be something like a C6 Corvette Z06 ($60k) or a Nissan GTR (~$75k). Given both are pretty costly but a lot more viable than Lambos or Ferraris so its a more realistic 'dream' car. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v WIP : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

16th Mar 2007, 12:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,166 Reputation: 3858 Rep Power: 57	If I wanted a smooth silky ride, I would get an old mans car. I like the sporty feel and tightness (like our G35's sport tuned Multi Link) of a car's handling. LOL! It's that which allows me to do 60mph on tight cloverleaf overpasses that are meant to be done at 25mph. But the New (this year's) Z06 has reworked suspension (new shocks) that does wonders for the spine. So its a lot better now. Plus it is the best bargain out there that can outrun quite a few of the more 'prestigous' cars. Plus it has a lot of racing pedigree. 5 time back to back ALMS championships (beating off porsches and DB9Rs) speaks greatly for itself. Plus tell me any 7.0L V8 505hp motor that will cruise at 26mpg on the highway. And even that, one of such degree that you can get for in the 60s range. One of the few American cars I would actually buy. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v WIP : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb stock : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com Last edited by PsYkHoTiK : 16th Mar 2007 at 12:46 AM.

16th Mar 2007, 02:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
neverthar I'm a regular Join Date: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 269 Reputation: 176 Rep Power: 3	I'm not worried about the ride. It's the damn power itself (Even before one stuff's Lingenfelter parts in). Loves to have a few tyres every now and then for snacks. But seriously, the best supercar any average joe can afford man and with handling to be able to cope with a lap around the old ring __________________ Only available by PM. Will help if possible Wanted: 2nd hand good condition IS lense for Canon 400D

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16th Mar 2007, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,115 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	Personally, I would be happy with a nicely tuned FF NA car. EKs, or even a Nissan with SR16VEs. My slightly non-practical dream car would be one of those Japanese turbo charged cars, Evos, STI, GT-R. If I get even more unpractical, it would be one of the Porsches! 911S, 9114S, GT3. Yes, they are all NAs. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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