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hey_moe

January 19th, 2010, 08:35

Looking at these babes and cars, if you had the money just laying around. Which one would ya like to have >>>> http://www.dailypress.com/business/orl-detroit-auto-show,0,49653.photogallery

bretnutz

January 19th, 2010, 08:59

The cars I would like to own if Money was no object.....I would have to go with Cars that had peaked my interest in my past.

current desire is a 1969 VW Notchback, because I owned a 1970 VW Beetle from the past which would also be on the list but down.

Ford Contour1997,
Buick Regal 1990,
Williys Jeep 1944,
Kubelwagen made by Intermeccanica International,
Basic Lada Niva,

Just to name a few

Bretnutz

Moparmike

January 19th, 2010, 09:12

If I had the money the first one I'd round up is another '69 Dodge Coronet (not a Super Bee but maybe an R/T).
After that...
'71 Barracuda
'40 Ford 3-window or Sedan Delivery
'59 or '61 Chevy Biscayne (2-dr post or wagon)
'55 Dodge station wagon (I don't care what trim level)
'87 Buick GNX
...I don't know where to end the list......

Most of the new stuff doesn't excite me in the least.

Snuffy

January 19th, 2010, 09:26

Not a one of em ... sorry!

To get around town? I'll take a Z72 GMC Sierra any day. :)

Moses03

January 19th, 2010, 09:31

Most of those new cars have those giant wheels and thin tires. I hate that trend as they look awful to me. When I get a new car in the future it will be utilitarian with decent gas mileage. Something simple to get me around town.

My 2 dream cars are a 1970 Plymouth Superbird 4-spd with a 426 Hemi (Limelight green of course) and the other is a 1969 Hurst Olds with the 455 engine.

Toastmaker

January 19th, 2010, 09:36

Well, I suppose I wouldn't say no to the Maserati GT. I was kind of underwhelmed by all the hybrids and electric run-abouts.

mariereid

January 19th, 2010, 09:41

1984 CJ7, no miles and a fibreglass body.

Daveroo

January 19th, 2010, 09:59

of the cars shown,,,the two bentlys,the CT&T amphibian and the BMW Z4..of the girls...the sexond gal with the red and black viper..the girl leaning against the drivers door...weeeeee :applause:

my choise of all car avalible right now...Maybach S62S Zepplin

of the past? 1933 linclon model KB one of which i used to drive...that was a fun part of my life...the owner had a 67 firebird convertable and he and his wife would ride in the backseat...lol..was a blast...lol

Willy

January 19th, 2010, 10:01

A 39-40 or 41-46 GMC pickup with a later 250 or 292 straight six and a 5 speed with overdrive. Upgrade the brakes to discs too. But keep the stock height and body.

OBIO

January 19th, 2010, 10:36

My dream cars:

1) 1967 Chevy Nova II, 383 stroker, 4 speed or 5 speed manual tranny, limited slip differential with 3.73:1 ratio, 4 wheel disk brakes, Mustang II type front suspension, Corvette rear end and suspension, sub-frame connectors, red with black interior

2) 1979 Chevy Blazer, the big boxy beast, 383 stroker

3) 1958 Buick Roadmaster Convertable, cream and black

4) 1941 Ford Deluxe, 4 door, painted flat OD, with white US Army Star and markings, flat head V-8

5) 1969 Camaro Z28, medium blue with silver stripes, 383 stroker

6) 1997 Buick Regal GS, 3.8 litre turbocharged V-6

7) 1999 to 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT with the 3.4 V6 swapped out for the 3.8 turbo charged one.

OBIO

Lionheart

January 19th, 2010, 10:44

If I am choosing one of those presented on that webpage, then it would have to be the Tesla sedan, last one.

I did some exploring on Flickr.com and found some better screenshots of it. Very nice! I didnt know it would be that nice of a vehicle. I wonder who designed it?

Note, I believe this is a fully electric car. I'll bet it hauls boooot! :d

kilo delta

January 19th, 2010, 10:51

I have rather modest wants..........:icon_lol:

... BMW M5 saloon as a daily driver (maybe with a few tweaks)

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and a Porsche 993 GT2 for the weekend

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:bump:

TARPSBird

January 19th, 2010, 11:24

For the combination of hot babe and hot car I'll go with the CT&T C- Square in photo 10. On the other hand, not even a "naughty schoolgirl" fantasy could get me interested in the atrocious e-Zone Plus in photo 9.

d0mokun

January 19th, 2010, 11:28

Go to Nurburg- the GT2 and GT3 RS are common place! No kidding.

I'd like the bigger brother of my current steed (TT2).. a V10 R8 Spyder.

Though the Challenger RT looks pretty neat too.

sandar

January 19th, 2010, 11:40

None of those mentioned, it would have to be an Aston Martin DB9 for me, pure sex on wheels.

And if I wanted to cure any constipation, I think I would go for a Shelby AC Cobra

Ferry_vO

January 19th, 2010, 12:04

From that list? The Merc SLS AMG, Maserati Spyder or Audi R8 (Though not in that colour!)

:)

lifejogger

January 19th, 2010, 12:21

Those are some nice looking cars, but I do not care about cars and wish I didn't have to have one so a plain old Toyoto Camry works for me.

IanP

January 19th, 2010, 12:42

sandar

January 19th, 2010, 12:47

I have to agree with sandar. DB9 Volante. British Racing Green with cream interior.

Failing that? I'd be happy with a 911GT3, although I'd never be able to use it because it would destroy my back. Guess I'll have to stick to boring old sensible cars.

My back is already destroyed which is why I drive a boring automatic Renault tourer (sensible, Renault? is anything French sensible?) so I can get my wheelchair in and out relatively easily.

GT182

January 19th, 2010, 12:51

427 Shelby Cobra in Blockhouse Blue
68 428 Shelby Mustang Convertable and Hardtop in Yellow
356 GTB Ferrari Daytona Coup in Red
66 XKE Jaguar Convertable or Coup in BRG or Red
2006 Ford GT40 in Blockhouse Blue or Yellow
Telsa Sedan for giggles and grins, in Silver

Oh, did I say 66 GTO in Red? LOL

Quixoticish

January 19th, 2010, 12:59

Hmm, from that lot, the Maserati GT convertible, the Audi R8, Ferrari 599XX, Lotus Elise, and the BMW Z4. The rest are either hybrids, American, or Chelsea tractors and hold no real interest.

Tim-HH

January 19th, 2010, 13:28

Like Ferry I would choose the Mercedes-Benz SLS...such a wonderful car and listen to that engine: mercedes-benz.tv: Jay Leno meets the SLS (http://mercedes-benz.tv/en/clip-1124/Jay+Leno%27s+hidden+street+circuit) :)

Greetings
Tim

strega13

January 19th, 2010, 13:43

in the cars shown in the pics from the link , just the lotus elise ( even thought i prefer the exige all the way ) and the SLS AMG .
as far as cars in general , if money wasn't an issue i'd go for , in no particular order :
- 1984 audi sport quattro
- 1974 lancia stratos
- 1984 lancia delta S4
- 1952 mercedes 300SL
- ford escort RS cosworth and/or toyota celica GT4 ST205

and of course , my all time fantasy car , 1994 dauer 962LM

djscoo

January 19th, 2010, 14:07

For fun:
Aston Martin Vanquish (Black)
Lancia Stratos (in rally paint)
Ford GT40 (in Gulf livery)

For Daily Use:
BWW M3 (Black)
Volkswagen GTI (black)

A man can dream...*sigh*

Wing_Z

January 19th, 2010, 17:40

Looking at these babes and cars, if you had the money just laying around. Which one would ya like to have >>>> http://www.dailypress.com/business/orl-detroit-auto-show,0,49653.photogallery

Plenty of hybrids eh?
To do this in the heartland of US motordom seems to indicate they might be serious about electrics, this time round.
Notable too, the captioning the Daily Press uses e.g.
" Model Kelly McManus of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan poses with the CT&T C2 C Square electric vehicle..."
Babes used to be called (if they were called anything at all, which wasn't often) Kandy, and the bonnet was open to show a 427 cu inch V8.

The Audi R8 would be the only vehicle there that wasn't plain fugly, just fashionable, just frivolous, or a combination.
Edit: OK the Tesla is interesting, too... ;)

cheezyflier

January 19th, 2010, 19:07

well, if i'm only gonna pick from the link, i do like the looks of the maseratti,
the lotus, the saleen, the verde, the mercedes is nice.
detroit could take yet another lesson from japan besides how to build a good car for a decent price. they could hire better looking models for the show :icon_lol:

Willy

January 19th, 2010, 20:12

Thought about it a bit more... Something like this for Mrs Willy's horse to pull would be nice.

http://www.buggy.com/Images/doctorapril.jpg

Captain Tenneal

January 19th, 2010, 21:21

73 Datsun 240Z mom had one, I loved that car!!!

66 Pontiac LeMans dad had one, was givin mom a kiss and wrapped the grille around a telephone pole.(i think at least thats the story I always heard)

65-66 INTERNATIONAL pickup grandpa had one we went every were in it always riding in back sittin on the sides

74/76 Blazer/Jimmy with all the goodies towin that nasty flat bottom vdrive (yes! down the sac Red Bluff style! Or Lake San Antonio ohh them were the dazzz)

viking3

January 19th, 2010, 22:44

'64 Chevy Impala SS 327 cid 2 spd Powerglide:jump: My first car was a 64 Impala. I got it just as Cheech and Chong came out so I what can I say but "Lowrider, ride a little lower":icon_lol:
If I had to have something modern it would probably be a BMW M5 sedan. Very much the refined rocket that one. My ex.'s Dad was a BMW sales manager for awhile and I got to try a few Bimmers out when we visited Vancouver where he lives. Cruising on the Sea to Sky Highway in a brand new 1990 M5 is one of my fondest memories.

Regards, Rob:ernae:

Lionheart

January 19th, 2010, 23:13

Thought about it a bit more... Something like this for Mrs Willy's horse to pull would be nice.

http://www.buggy.com/Images/doctorapril.jpg

Hey Willy,

Man, I thought that was a 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile for a quick second. The front foot shelf isnt curved though and no engine boot in the rear. (Its almost just like that!).

You know, that engine is only 'one' horsepower.... eeeks! :d

Piglet

January 20th, 2010, 00:38

Default view from Buggy Simulator '10?

harleyman

January 20th, 2010, 02:17

Still just want my Harleys......

Navy Chief

January 20th, 2010, 04:29

If I had the money, it would be a
1967 Austin Healey BJ8

GT182

January 20th, 2010, 06:25

Still just want my Harleys......

Yeah, I wish I had my custom 76 SuperGlide FXE back. :173go1:

I didn't care for the "new" stuff...reason being you can't work on it yourself. And, they are way overpriced. If you can afford any of them fine, but give me the classics instead. ;) :d

kilo delta

January 20th, 2010, 07:07

reason being you can't work on it yourself.

Well you can....but you'll need a laptop,dedicated cables and the relevant software to do so.:) I've carried out most of the maintenance and servicing on my BMW 3 series since I bought it.
I do miss my old classics though (taught myself through restoring classic Mini's and VW's after I left school). I might get another classic in the future....but for now I'm content with the reliability,comfort and safety of modern motoring .I'm getting soft in my old age! LOL :bump:

brad kaste

January 20th, 2010, 07:52

......My dream car,...that's easy,....make mine a 1947-49 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. Color: Sequoia Cream

Dain Arns

January 20th, 2010, 08:18

If I had the money, it would be a
1967 Austin Healey BJ8

Ooo. Yes. :jump:

Actually, if I had that much money, that they want for some of those cars in that link.
I'd finally go out and get the PPL. Get my Helicopter ticket and go fly instead. :icon_lol:

GT182

January 20th, 2010, 08:19

......My dream car,...that's easy,....make mine a 1947-49 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. Color: Sequoia Cream

Brad, my grandfather had one, a blueish grey 49 IIRC. Hardtop with the visor over the windshield and real horsehair seats. Beautiful car, but sadly it had an electrical short under the dash and burnt up. I've never seen a grown man cry like that before.

Matt Wynn

January 20th, 2010, 08:30

i'm happy with the 'tweaked' MX-5 i have now, nice little gem, ideally right now eyeing up the RX-8...

anyhoo from all them on them Photos, sorry Saleen S7'll do it for me :jump: that or the Merc SLS :jump:

aeronca1

January 20th, 2010, 10:14

I'd go back to my beloved '70 Dodge Challenger with a 383 six pack. I loved that car.

Edit:
Still just want my Harleys...... Maybe my '70 XLCH as well for sunny days....

grunau_baby

January 20th, 2010, 11:44

Should money be no objective, there´s no doubt about the choice:

Bjoern

January 20th, 2010, 21:30

You guys take the cars, I'll take the babes. :d

Dream car? Too many.

Realistic option for kind of a dream car:
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Unrealistic option:
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(They're awfully hard to get!)

kilo delta

January 21st, 2010, 05:45

A Ford Puma? !!!!!!!! **shudder**
That car (along with the Ford Probe) were some of the greatest mechanical faeces aver produced by the Ford Mo. Co.:icon_lol:
Give me a Sierra Cossie (more affordable) or Escort Cossie (a little less affordable) any day! :bump:

Trans_23

January 21st, 2010, 08:28

How about this one?

<link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANJON%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5 Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANJON%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5 Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CDANJON%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5 Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style> 1957, 1958 & 1959 All Rolled Into One!
This little Chevy is just too cool!
This car was built by N2A motors (No Two Alike?).
The company is planning a production run
Of about 100 vehicles..It sits on a Corvette C6 chassis,
Front styled like a 57 Chevy, side like a 58, rear like a 59.

Hence the designation "789."

Cazzie

January 21st, 2010, 08:43

Of all 90 cars, the only one that has any aesthetics is the Lotusd Elise. It reeks of sexy. But sadly, even it is a mechanical nightmare, not worthy of the price of entry.

The only truly practical car is the Nissan Leaf. Has the entire world gone a Clockwork Orange. What is with the up-swept rear windows on all the hatchbacks these days! The damn things are a blind spot.

Not one Honda among the lot, guess they have it all sorted already.

Caz

Bjoern

January 21st, 2010, 08:48

A Ford Puma? !!!!!!!! **shudder**
That car (along with the Ford Probe) were some of the greatest mechanical faeces aver produced by the Ford Mo. Co.:icon_lol:

Well, from an automobile point of view it isn't that bad of a ride, however I don't know about its durability. I doubt that it's as bad as a baguette or pizza though. ;) :d

If it's for durability nothing beats a car from Nippon.

cheezyflier

January 21st, 2010, 10:35

although it's alot more mudane that what was pictured in the link, if i was to be more realistic, i would like to try one of these:

http://www.chrominance.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/mazdaspeed3.jpg

kilo delta

January 21st, 2010, 10:50

I doubt that it's as bad as a baguette or pizza though. ;) :d

Hmm...I dunno. The only Puma I ever "had a go of" was the 1.7lt Racing special. The old skool Peugeot 205GTi (1.9lt) and Peugeot 106 GTi (1.6lt) were streets ahead of it in handling however imho.
A close relative bought a brand new FIAT Seicento Sporting (Sporting?...with only an 1100cc engine!!!?:icon_lol:) when they were launched and let me borrow it for a day. It was without doubt one of the best "fun" cars I've ever driven (apart from the classic Italian bunched up and uncomfortably offset pedals).
The Japanese cars are probably the most reliable....but are a bit "soulless" in my opinion. I've only ever owned German Panzerwagons ,myself!:icon29::icon_lol:

Lionheart

January 21st, 2010, 11:03

The Japanese cars are probably the most reliable....but are a bit "soulless" in my opinion.

Kilo Delta

Ouch Kabibbles! Thats harsh!

There are some awesome Jap cars out there. I own one presently and its as nice as a Bimmer as far as I am concerned. Its a classic Q-45 and she is a true lady.

Oh, by the way, they dont really have souls.. They are not sentient beings, but we sure love to think they do. :d

Bill

Wing_Z

January 21st, 2010, 11:13

Yeah yeah, but some cars do have more "soul" than others!
I just can't stop scrolling up to that "789" Chevy.
"Bling" does not even approach what this car has...

kilo delta

January 21st, 2010, 11:33

Ouch Kabibbles! Thats harsh!

There are some awesome Jap cars out there. I own one presently and its as nice as a Bimmer as far as I am concerned. Its a classic Q-45 and she is a true lady.

Oh, by the way, they dont really have souls.. They are not sentient beings, but we sure love to think they do. :d

Bill
:icon_lol:

Only my opinion,Bill...but I prefer sourkraut to rice!:kilroy::icon_lol:

PS. of course cars have a soul. One of the most famous of these was James Dean's "Little B*****d" (http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/little-bastard-the-silver-spyder/) :isadizzy::icon_lol:

Bjoern

January 21st, 2010, 12:16

Hmm...I dunno. The only Puma I ever "had a go of" was the 1.7lt Racing special. The old skool Peugeot 205GTi (1.9lt) and Peugeot 106 GTi (1.6lt) were streets ahead of it in handling however imho.

Ah, who needs handling? I'm not going to race it anyways.

The Japanese cars are probably the most reliable....but are a bit "soulless" in my opinion.

Rationality on wheels. Awesome. Would kill to get my hands on a 1990 Nissan Micra.

grunau_baby

January 21st, 2010, 21:01

Only my opinion,Bill...but I prefer sourkraut to rice!
I´ll take the Pizza:icon_lol:

Affordability, well, I should have gotten myself a Thesis, prizes are low for used ones, cause too big for "our times" (who cares). But I´d only have one in BiColore then, which is out of reach again...so I allready drive my personal affordable dreamcar anyway, my Musa.

Alex

Lionheart

January 21st, 2010, 22:59

I´ll take the Pizza:icon_lol:

Affordability, well, I should have gotten myself a Thesis, prizes are low for used ones, cause too big for "our times" (who cares). But I´d only have one in BiColore then, which is out of reach again...so I allready drive my personal affordable dreamcar anyway, my Musa.

Alex

Nice car Alex. I know you love the Italian metals..

I have had my eye on this baby for a while now. I cant believe how gorgeous she looks... Almost like a CLS 550.

I cant seem to post pics on it right now. Its the VW CC. I do not know what they call it in Germany, but the CC over here is pretty new and one sweet looking ride...

Bill

Marvin Carter

January 22nd, 2010, 09:15

57Chevy two Door Hard top, with 327ci/375hp.With a 700r4 transand 3400 stall converter. Best car every made.hehe

Lazerbeak

January 22nd, 2010, 09:25

Had I my own choice, it'd be either: a Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86, a Suzuki Alto, or Suzuki's Jimny. I wouldn't mind a Honda Inspire either, but it has to be the 2007 UC1 model, it looks the best out of all the Inspire generations.

MaddogK

January 22nd, 2010, 10:17

http://community-2.webtv.net/mach5ive/THEMACHFIVES/scrapbookFiles/importD37.jpg

http://community-2.webtv.net/mach5ive/THEMACHFIVES/page2.html
http://www.therealmach5.com/

kilo delta

January 22nd, 2010, 11:38

^^^^^ :kilroy:

Looks like Xhibit pimped my Jet Boat. :icon_lol::bump:

kilo delta

January 22nd, 2010, 11:43

I´ll take the Pizza:icon_lol:

Alex

I'd quite like a slice of this pizza...

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:)

2Low

January 22nd, 2010, 12:01

From the link, I don't know it could change weekly depending on mood.

If I could have any car regardless of cost it would be a 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi Factory Racer.
http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/904552.html

Slightly more realistic, a '66-'67 Chevy Nova http://www.cars-on-line.com/44635.html

I even love the station wagon model http://www.cars-on-line.com/44306.html

I really prefer pre-1972 cars.

Wing_Z

January 22nd, 2010, 12:29

Ferrari 288 GTO
Nothing comes close.

You know what it can do, I would not drive it as much as make sure it was parked where I could see it, 10 times a day.

grunau_baby

January 22nd, 2010, 12:55

Bill,

the VW CC is the new middle class limo from VW
http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/de3/modelle/passat_cc.html (german site)

Well personally I doubt VW can be anything like "hot":icon_lol:, but if maybe so this is the only thing on their list I´d like, the scirocco looks great, but unfortunately they made the production-interior a VW-undestructable-unsexy plastic-desert, german car companies definetely have no feel/sense for look and feel. It looks great in the pics (don´t know how they set that up), but downright cheap in real life:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/04/geneva-2008-volkswagen-scirocco-blows-into-geneva/

Fortunately I own my affordable favourite and don´t need to get a VW:kilroy::
KUaYIHEBnjI

Alex

Bjoern

January 22nd, 2010, 13:02

Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86

Wouldn't mind one of those either.

Bill,

the VW CC is the new middle class limo from VW
http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/de3/modelle/passat_cc.html (german site)

Huh?

The CC is nothing but an awful-looking, superfluous abomination.

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/vw_passat.jpg

That's the real deal.

- Edit: Wouldn't mind a Mk4 R32...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2696009139_d5e772d3f4.jpg

...or a ST...
http://www.carpages.co.uk/ford/ford_images/ford_focus_st_13_09_05.jpg

Lionheart

January 22nd, 2010, 13:25

Bill,

the VW CC is the new middle class limo from VW
http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/de3/modelle/passat_cc.html (german site)

Well personally I doubt VW can be anything like "hot":icon_lol:, but if maybe so this is the only thing on their list I´d like, the scirocco looks great, but unfortunately they made the production-interior a VW-undestructable-unsexy plastic-desert, german car companies definetely have no feel/sense for look and feel. It looks great in the pics (don´t know how they set that up), but downright cheap in real life:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/04/geneva-2008-volkswagen-scirocco-blows-into-geneva/

Alex

Man! The Scirrocco has really changed! We do not have it over here any more.

I think that CC interior is gorgeous. It looks like a mix between Benz and Bimmer.

You make fun of your own cars. I, being a designer, really appreciate the Germany car interiors. I miss my old Bavaria 3.0S, from years ago. What a nice ride that was, and great interior.

Bill

WarHorse47

January 22nd, 2010, 17:40

..the question.

--WH

Wing_Z

January 22nd, 2010, 19:07

I'd love to doodle show cars...I reckon they got carried away with the theme, at the "C" pillar...

Mind you, when GM showed the Mako Shark, we all thought it was waay over the top, and next thing the Corvette popped up looking just like it.

grunau_baby

January 22nd, 2010, 23:18

The CC is nothing but an awful-looking, superfluous abomination. Well said!:applause:

Bill, It´s not about bashing, I drove VW for 7 or more years and liked the rugged little things. But they were extremely unsexy and unsensual.:kilroy: German cars still hold a high reputation for their build quality, they are still (artificially IMHO) higher prized, BUT in recent years build quality and chosen materials (especially for the interior) became almost as cheap as with other manufacturers. Of course showcars and speciall editions are great, but generall production collections are not much better than e.g. modern Fiats. But they are more expensive, thus MUST BE BETTER! Example: A BMW 1 fully equiped cost around 40000.00 Euro, an equally, partly better equiped Lancia Delta, same class of vehicle, meanwhile almost same build quality cost you 29000.00 Euro. Why??? Answer: German hubris, that´s what I don´t like!!!

Alex

Lionheart

January 22nd, 2010, 23:51

Well said!:applause:

Bill, It´s not about bashing, I drove VW for 7 or more years and liked the rugged little things. But they were extremely unsexy and unsensual.:kilroy: German cars still hold a high reputation for their build quality, they are still (artificially IMHO) higher prized, BUT in recent years build quality and chosen materials (especially for the interior) became almost as cheap as with other manufacturers. Of course showcars and speciall editions are great, but generall production collections are not much better than e.g. modern Fiats. But they are more expensive, thus MUST BE BETTER! Example: A BMW 1 fully equiped cost around 40000.00 Euro, an equally, partly better equiped Lancia Delta, same class of vehicle, meanwhile almost same build quality cost you 29000.00 Euro. Why??? Answer: German hubris, that´s what I don´t like!!!

Alex

Roger.

For me though, its a really beautiful car. I love the lines on that darn CC. Sexxxxxy, baby.... :d

Now.. a Lancia Stratos Prototipo Zero would be 'sexier', of course. But so is a Countach and Q-45 in my books, lol..

Lionheart

January 22nd, 2010, 23:54

Nice Vette, WarHorse!

:ernae:

Bill

Bushpounder

January 23rd, 2010, 02:13

Ferrari 599. :applause:

Don :ernae:

cheezyflier

January 23rd, 2010, 04:34

..the question.

--WH

wow! i love it! i would love it more with flat black paint and wheels though.
:applause:

Bjoern

January 23rd, 2010, 10:03

..the question.

I think the designers watched one mediocre 1990s TV series too much. ;)

http://www.tvacres.com/images/autos_viper.jpg

mib

January 23rd, 2010, 10:44

I love my old A8 and my little lovely Ibiza but if I ve enough money, I think that my future car will be the black Interceptor of Mad Max :D

WarHorse47

January 23rd, 2010, 11:12

I think the designers watched one mediocre 1990s TV series too much. ;)

Well, I guess if one could afford it, GM would probably throw in a free cape and mask. :icon_lol:

I'm not a fan of silver cars or coupes, but I sure liked this one. It's kind of a retro Corvette, reminicent of the 3rd generation Corvettes with the "Coke Bottle" body style that were produced from 1968 to 1982. I wonder what it would like in a convertible body style.

:ernae:

--WH