[flash]

cool - invisible car

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[ds968]

Stealth technology <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> Just corrected that <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/closedeyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

yeah - way too garish for me. i think i'm just too old for a lot of these new cars

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[ds968]

[quote name='flash' timestamp='1371229996' post='144349']

yeah - way too garish for me. i think i'm just too old for a lot of these new cars

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yeah, you're too old for a lot of things <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> .. better cme to terms with that, and.. welcome to the club ! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

lol - ain't that the truth?

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[craigawoodman]

If you want a practical daily driver that goes, why not an Audi RS6 Avant? I picked up my wife's new A6 bi-turbo diesel yesterday and boy does it go, and provides great fuel economy to boot and does not sound like a diesel, actually sounds sporty (but this is a symphoniser).



I agree with Flash, going fast in a straight line is pretty boring. If you want to do they, buy a plane ticket. The car would have to look, sound and drive in a way that connects to your senses. Something like a Ferrari Daytona could probably get the looks and sound, but not sure about the drive (but eagerly willing to find out - if someone has one). Same for a Ferrari Testarossa - sounds and probably drives well, but looks?



Some of the best fun I have had was in a little Renault Clio Sport - like a go kart for adults, but in pure terms, not that fast. Same for the new Toyota/Subaru, it is deliberately under tyred to promote a lower overall level of grip and therefore easier to approach the "limit" and some playful fun if you are a driver.



So, the cars I look at, for inclusion in the garage would include;



Ferrari 458, Audi R8, AC Cobra replica, HSV GTS (the new 430kW supercharged version), 911 GT3 (preferably a RS to keep its value), a replica 1973 911 RS (to actually drive and not be scared if), a mint 944 Turbo, 924 Carrera GT, new McLaren (the alphabet model - what a crap name for a car), an E-Type Jaguar, an old Jaguar convertible (150K?) and Mercedes convertible (same sort of era as the Jag), 968 cab, Lamborghini Muira, Ferrari Dino, etc

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[flash]

since most of those cars are hardtops, they don't make my list at all.



i love the looks of the muira. couldn't stand driving it. same with the dino.



wouldn't ever even think about any sort of 911, or frankly any other porsche. i hate porsches.



the only ferrari i might actually consider besides the 355 is the 575 superamerica targa. love that car and the prices are now down under $250k, so it's getting closer.



the mercedes and jag are both gorgeous, but again, horrible to drive.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

AMC Pacer or Gremlin

Ford Pinto

Chevy Chevette

Renault LeCar

Ford Mustang II

Yugo

Subaru Baja

Chrysler K car

Chevy Geo



Now that's a stable - lol

(actually I would live to have a Gremlin, but don't tell anyone)

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[flash]

lol - i've blown up or wrecked over half of those

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[Inkedupfatboy]

Funny Flash, Funny

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[ds968]

[quote name='craigawoodman' timestamp='1371241935' post='144362']

If you want to do they, buy a plane ticket.

Some of the best fun I have had was in a little Renault Clio Sport

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If something goes wrong with your car's engine you don't go into a tailspin and plunge down 10,000 meters to your death <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/unsure.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

Renault was bought by Ford and they merged the Clio line with theTaurus line - the new car has been been renamed : CLITAURUS. And if you think some of the best fun you've had was with the previous model.......... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[craigawoodman]

DS,



As a male - what is a "clitasaurus"?



I was once told a joke by a lady I know, "What do anniversaries, clitorus's and toilet bowls have in common? . . . . . . Men miss them all!"



Sorry I had to have a come back.

Flash,



What about a 944 Turbo Cab?

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[flash]

they never brought it into this country, or i would have had that instead of the 968.



was that good luck or bad?

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[mbardeen]

[quote name='Inkedupfatboy' timestamp='1371243108' post='144366']

Ford Mustang II

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That was my first car. 1978, blue with t-tops and the tan vinyl targa-like top. 2.3L 4cyl with a stick. Bought it for $350. Fixed it up with my dad. Bored the engine out .3 over. We painted it, fixed the t-tops, etc.



I doubt I'd have either of those cars. While they're extremely nice, I'm more practical. I don't need all that performance. Give me just a piece of that and I'm happy. That's why I was so attracted to the 968. Enough power to make it fun on the roads where you can drive it at 5 to 7 tenths most of the time ad still have a blast.

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[judge]

IMHO for a car to be truly desirable there has to be an emotional attachment between me and it. Like an adolescent lusting after a poster image of some supermodel, that level of desire can be based solely on the numbers, 0-100 k in 2.6 seconds/top of 300kph or 36-24-34 - same same only different! . <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" />



For the more mature and discerning amongst us though that connection can be based on our (probably failing) memories,





   





or based on a simple appreciation of the mastery that some manufacturers continue to display.





   





The fact that, like the supermodel, they may be unattainable is irrelevant.

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[ds968]

Guilty confession : a long long time ago in a galaxy known as Cleveland I owned quite a few cars among which there was : a Maserati Merak, a Fiat 124 coupe, and a 'cuda with the 440 engine . The greatest " emotional attachment " out of all of those cars was with my Fiat 124 coupe. I can't explain why, but as much as I enjoyed the others I simply looooved that little car. So when I saw the above post's photos it just took me back to the simple joy of driving a car that really had little going for it and yet, was just a joy to drive.



P.S. Important to note : the Fiat was less than 1 year old when I bought it, while the Maserati was purchased after it had been in an accident and on top of it all it was so badly rusted I could have put my foot right through the floorboard , and the 'cuda had more problems that one can imagine... so maybe that's why I remember that Fiat as fondly as I do.. :-)

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[craigawoodman]

I suppose memory is a bit like that. Do you remember the supermodel from when you were young who was a right bitch, or the cute little thing that made every day a fun day? Like fine wine, we learn to appreciate the subtleties as we get older. All show, but cantankerous, sullen and moody/difficult do not make for a good long term relationship.



Whatever it is, it has to be a bit quirky to keep our interest.



Flash - my wife's last car was the first cab we have had. It has its moments, but for driving, the stiffness of a coupe/fixed roof cannot be beat (unless you are talking about modern exotica with carbon fibre tubs).

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[Rap]

Ds I had a 124 coupe sedan. Had it through college. It had been in an accident, I was driving and the insurance company totaled it. My father was so pissed off at me that he fixed it and gave it to me. This was the first year out and it had tons of problems but it was a blast. I got more shag out of and in that car than I can remember. God I must be getting old! I worked on Capitol Hill one summer in the 70's and drove home up 16 th st and had to ride the clutch because the car was prone to overheating and would stall. Real pain in the butt. Remember the flat area under the parking brake? That was a great place to put your doobs on road trips. Dumb as crap but I had those tendencies at times back then. It was a reddish orange color with a cream interior. That was a cool car !!!!!

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[flash]

craig - i hear that one all the time. it doesn't have to be that way, but often is.

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[ds968]

Even more startling admission : my Fiat and my Maserati were both red. I can't imagine being seen driving a red car now , so it must be an age thing..

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