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Semi-realistic in this lifetime, but would take a lot of convincing for the wife to be onboard? Nissan GTR.
Completely unrealistic? McLaren P1
Completely unrealistic? McLaren P1
At one point on the Massachusetts Turnpike on Saturday I had a Nissan GTR, C8 Corvette and Porsche 911 Turbo on three sides of me. I felt so inadequate.Semi-realistic in this lifetime, but would take a lot of convincing for the wife to be onboard? Nissan GTR.
Completely unrealistic? McLaren P1
So did the driver of the Corvette.At one point on the Massachusetts Turnpike on Saturday I had a Nissan GTR, C8 Corvette and Porsche 911 Turbo on three sides of me. I felt so inadequate.
God almighty I love the 308. One of my all-time favorites.Another couple I'd love to have one day:
Ferrari 308 (Late 70's) - Just love the look of these things.
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The Cobra R
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So did the driver of the Corvette.
Yeah, that's also one of the many problems with the new iteration of the GT500 they're making too. Obviously it doesn't even look like a Mustang anymore first and foremost, but the lack of a manual transmission is appalling.SHOTS FIRED
I actually really like the look of the C8 Corvettes, and they are an incredible performance value for the price. However, they have one fatal flaw for me, and that is no manual transmission option.
Yup.Yeah, that's also one of the many problems with the new iteration of the GT500 they're making too. Obviously it doesn't even look like a Mustang anymore first and foremost, but the lack of a manual transmission is appalling.
Glad I got my GT500 when they were making them right.
I had a cousin who bought one of those (looked exactly like your image) brand new back in the day. A few years later, DUI, drive it into a telephone pole and died.
I'd 100% opt for a compromise car if i had to pick just one. Audi rs6 avant in a nice sleeper grey metallic. twin turbo v8 grocery getter. 0-60 3.1, 190 top speed, and nearly a g on the skidpad which is pretty fantastic for a 5000lb wagon.I think about this thread on occasion, and I realize there is no one single car I'd be able to pick out here.
I'd want different cars for different purposes, some (Porsche 911 GT3 in Shark Blue w/PDK and high wing, Viper ACR with Aero package, Lexus LFA) almost exclusively for the track, while others (such as a giant legion of Ferraris, spanning different eras, engines, transmissions and colors) for track+summer GT stuff (depending on the car), and still others for winter driving, towing and family escorting.
One thing I can say confidently is that from an enthusiast perspective I greatly prefer naturally aspirated engines to forced induction, especially at the track where I want both that predictability of power delivery and the sound. Also, the only single-clutch automatic permitted in the sports car stable is the LFA because the LFA 1) is the greatest Japanese car ever made; 2) sounds kind of like an old-school F1 car; and 3) the transmission is so incredibly connected to the road and driving experience despite being an auto.
Yeah something like that or a Panamera Turbo S would be a good bet.I'd 100% opt for a compromise car if i had to pick just one. Audi rs6 avant in a nice sleeper grey metallic. twin turbo v8 grocery getter. 0-60 3.1, 190 top speed, and nearly a g on the skidpad which is pretty fantastic for a 5000lb wagon.
wasn't there a recently discontinued Australian badged version of this that's even more extreme? I cannot think of it off the top of my head but car guys bring it up now and then.View attachment 578813
2017 Chevy SS - 6.2 L V8, 415 HP
I actually have this car in dark gray, just like in the photo. It's a 4 dr sleeper with a Camaro LS3 engine.
The only other car I think of as a dream car is the BMW M5.
why most bike guys have more than 1 bike ,all depends what your doing that day . I have a motocross bike with a plate for local duty and fun,it literally turns the world in to your personal playground. Even found a nice little jump right on the way to the store lol.I think about this thread on occasion, and I realize there is no one single car I'd be able to pick out here.
I'd want different cars for different purposes, some (Porsche 911 GT3 in Shark Blue w/PDK and high wing, Viper ACR with Aero package, Lexus LFA) almost exclusively for the track, while others (such as a giant legion of Ferraris, spanning different eras, engines, transmissions and colors) for track+summer GT stuff (depending on the car), and still others for winter driving, towing and family escorting.
One thing I can say confidently is that from an enthusiast perspective I greatly prefer naturally aspirated engines to forced induction, especially at the track where I want both that predictability of power delivery and the sound. Also, the only single-clutch automatic permitted in the sports car stable is the LFA because the LFA 1) is the greatest Japanese car ever made; 2) sounds kind of like an old-school F1 car; and 3) the transmission is so incredibly connected to the road and driving experience despite being an auto.
why most bike guys have more than 1 bike ,all depends what your doing that day . I have a motocross bike with a plate for local duty and fun,it literally turns the world in to your personal playground. Even found a nice little jump right on the way to the store lol.
I have an adventure bike for just mile munching with knobby tires for dirt roads . 50 mpg and fun as hell.
NA cars are better however im 10k feet in elevation and a NA engine losses around 30% of power that a turbo doesnt suffer from. Most are claibrated around sea level and just work harder to make the required boost. Im near pikes peak and turbos ruled the land before electric cars. Electric makes perfect sence for hill climb. No over heating [ less air in the air for cooling] no HP loss. Lots of weird stuff happens at elevation especially cooking but thats for another thread.
i have the KLR 650 , reliable as a hammer and yes should shit hit the fan you will want one. Mines a first Gen 2004 , un killable.how reliable are these? simple maintenance and not a lot of electronic shit that will go wrong? always seemed like the ideal for post societal collapse mobility/practicality.
Oh trust me, I could get that list of cars up to more than 20 fairly easily.why most bike guys have more than 1 bike ,all depends what your doing that day . I have a motocross bike with a plate for local duty and fun,it literally turns the world in to your personal playground. Even found a nice little jump right on the way to the store lol.
I have an adventure bike for just mile munching with knobby tires for dirt roads . 50 mpg and fun as hell.
NA cars are better however im 10k feet in elevation and a NA engine losses around 30% of power that a turbo doesnt suffer from. Most are claibrated around sea level and just work harder to make the required boost. Im near pikes peak and turbos ruled the land before electric cars. Electric makes perfect sence for hill climb. No over heating [ less air in the air for cooling] no HP loss. Lots of weird stuff happens at elevation especially cooking but thats for another thread.
we ask that you not charge that during the day in Cali, sir. but i like it.I'd love to have one of those Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. An Electric Station Wagon? Yes please.
Station wagons need to come back in the US. Enough with the crossovers and SUVs... Sport wagons are way better!I'd love to have one of those Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. An Electric Station Wagon? Yes please.
Agree. All the crossovers are looking the same these days.Station wagons need to come back in the US. Enough with the crossovers and SUVs... Sport wagons are way better!