Dream Car?

[sivispacem]

Looks like it's raised for drifting to me:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlW3HCgPh-/

 

Compare side skirt and tyre clearence versus the first pic.

[savidge]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPlW3HCgPh-/

Compare side skirt and tyre clearence versus the first pic.

looks the same to me, dude:

Edited February 8, 2017 by Savidge

[LaBombaRomba]

Rx7 Spirit R Type A.

If not that, then any R series Rx7

[PoisonedGas]

KE70 Corolla

[widebody]

M3 F80 Sedan. It could be the 2014 or 2016 version as well.

Edited February 20, 2017 by widebody

[Mukkus]

http://www.caranddriver.com/ford/gt

 

Id settle for a new Aston Martin or Corvette as a starter car though.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Mukkus

[Gnocchi Flip Flops]

A car I'm definitely going to strive for in the future is a Mustang GT, preferably yellow.

[Mukkus]

Im actually gonna look hard at a maybe '16 Mustang GT in '18, after I trade in my '14 Fusion. Only red for me, thanks

Edited February 12, 2017 by Mukkus

[LaBombaRomba]

http://www.caranddriver.com/ford/gt

 

Id settle for a new Aston Martin or Corvette as a starter car though.

Actually, since you brought up starting cars, I'll have to say that the dream (realistic, relatively cheap and p plate legal) first car would be:

A DC5S Integra (No Type R in Aus afaik, only Type S, either way they go for pretty cheap around here)

If not that, then a Vti-R DC2 Integra (Type-R? I wish, those things are a fair bit more than a Type-S DC5)

Though, i think the dc2 Vti-r's biggest advantage (despite being worse in performance and only being a tiny bit cheaper) is that there can be more done to it in the first place, compared to getting a higher end model off the bat, like the DC5S.

Either will make me more than happy.

[K1FFLOM]

I always loved the design of the DC-5 Integra. It was a nice revolution of the ZE-1 Insight: when you look closely you can see similarities...

Pity the DC-5 was never officially available in Europe (Honda-North).

 

The Hondas of the early naughties were the best imho. The sky was the limit, concerning their engine technology, too.

[sivispacem]

Lots of imported DC5s in the UK but they're expensive and many are quite rusty, given that most Japanese market cars don't have anti-corrosion coatings applied at the factory.

 

Shane as they're one of the best FWD cars ever made.

[LaBombaRomba]

They're stupidly cheap in Australia, only around 7k minimum! All other 'high' end/performance Honda models start at around 10k.

I have always preferred the look of the DC2R, but honestly the more i look into DC5S the more they grow on me over the DC2R.

[K1FFLOM]

Being close to Japan, if I would live in Australia I would look for a rare JDM-Honda. Something like:

 

- 1st gen Honda Legend 2.5 Turbo

or

- 3rd gen Honda Prelude INX

or

- 2nd gen Honda CRX, (the black limited edition with the brown leather interior and the glass-roof)

or

- 2nd gen Honda ciVic Shuttle "Beagle"

 

There are some really quirky Hondas out there. And I am happy to have seen a few of those (but sadly not from this list yet).

Edited February 13, 2017 by K1FFLOM

[Mukkus]

The Escort Gt was another popular starter car

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

Is a citroen XM actually any kind of a good vehicle ?

 

I find pretty good word about it, i think it looks great and i find the prices insanely cheap around here, even for such an old vehicle

[Svip]

Short answer: Yes.

 

Long answer:

 

The XM is an incredibly well built car, particularly the earlier models (say before 1999), and they generally speaking never rust (particularly those before 1995). This build quality is actually even a bit unusual for Citroën, but somehow they pulled it off with the XM (they obviously started to slack on the quality during its later protection years, because money).

 

Secondly, you get the brilliant Hydroactive suspension, which gives incredibly ride comfort, while sticking to the road like a sports car. Sure, it's not as brilliant as the Xantia's Activa suspension, but the XM is a luxury vehicle first, not a sports car.

 

(Yes yes, I know that both the CX and DS had even more comfortable ride quality, but then we are talking about cars from the 1980s and 1970s/60s, respectively.)

 

But be warned when buying an XM. Avoid the diesel engines. Not just because you wouldn't be able to get a green sticker, but because they don't have a particularly good track record of staying in one piece. Particularly if the vehicle have done more than 200,000 km.

 

But hey, who would want a diesel one anyway? I've tried one, and it sounded like a tractor!

 

There are two V6 engines for the XM. There is the early 90 degrees one and the later ES9 V6 engine (they also threw that in the Xantia). Suffice to say, it's best to avoid the early V6 engine, because it tended to break its chain after 200,000 km. I mean, I've heard stories where it lasted longer, but also ones where it lasted shorter.

 

The ES9 engine, on the other hand, is bulletproof. They never fail. I've seen ones that have done over half a million km, and they still chug along.

 

The problem is though, when the V6 engine rose in quality, so did the production quality of the rest of the car lower. So if you find an XM with a ES9 V6 engine, it's best to get one from 1997 or 1998, anything later, you better be sure the seller has some good pictures of the car. 1997 is your best bet for an XM with a V6 engine.

 

I would covert whoever got an XM. I'd love one. Unfortunately, I don't really have room for more cars, what with my DS and my Xantia. And I'm afraid I might fill in the space with a S1 CX Prestige before the XM, but the XM is definitely high on my list!

 

I say, get an XM. It's a great vehicle, comfortable, smooth and great build quality.

 

I'll even do you a favour, if you find some XM listings online, I'll look through them for a quick judgement.

[Audi]

997 GT2

[Pininfarina]

2016 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

 

 

Specifications

 

 

Exterior

Paintwork: Blu Pozzi

Rims: 20" Forged Diamond Rims

Brake Caliper Colour: Aluminium Brake Calipers

Additional Options

Spare wheel kit 20"

 

Body Components

Sport exhaust system

Privacy rear windows

'Scuderia Ferrari' shields

Panoramic Roof

Black panor. roof end section

Front grille with chromed edges

Italian Flag

Additional Options

Anti stone chipping

Suspension Lifter

Rear Wiper

Dual view front parking camera

ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS

 

Interior

Dual colour leather int. trim: Cuoio / Cuoio

Special stitching (dust/thick): Filo Speciale Nero

Coloured extracarpets with logo

 

Seats

Seat shape: Diamond Stitchings Seats

Seat Colour Options

Horse stitched on headrest: Nero

Seat Belts: Grigio

Leather Insert: Nero

 

Doors

Alcantara innert handgrabs: Nero

 

Dashboard

Coloured steering wheel: Nero

Tachometer Counter: White Rev. Counter

 

Central Tunnel

Central tunnel colour trim: Nero

Elements tunnel in leather: Cuoio

 

Luggage Compartment, Rear & Roof

Colour Options

Headliner: Nero

Upper Part: Cuoio

Rear Wall: Cuoio

Boot Carpets

Boot carpets: Cuoio

Additional Options

Suit Carrier

 

Accessories

Apple CarPlay

High Power HIFI Systeme

Ready for iPad installation

128GB HD EXPANSION

Trolley+Soft bag+Suit case

Passenger Display

Silver dedication plate

 

 

Edited March 22, 2017 by Pininfarina

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

Short answer: Yes.

 

Long answer:

 

The XM is an incredibly well built car, particularly the earlier models (say before 1999), and they generally speaking never rust (particularly those before 1995). This build quality is actually even a bit unusual for Citroën, but somehow they pulled it off with the XM (they obviously started to slack on the quality during its later protection years, because money).

 

Secondly, you get the brilliant Hydroactive suspension, which gives incredibly ride comfort, while sticking to the road like a sports car. Sure, it's not as brilliant as the Xantia's Activa suspension, but the XM is a luxury vehicle first, not a sports car.

 

(Yes yes, I know that both the CX and DS had even more comfortable ride quality, but then we are talking about cars from the 1980s and 1970s/60s, respectively.)

 

But be warned when buying an XM. Avoid the diesel engines. Not just because you wouldn't be able to get a green sticker, but because they don't have a particularly good track record of staying in one piece. Particularly if the vehicle have done more than 200,000 km.

 

But hey, who would want a diesel one anyway? I've tried one, and it sounded like a tractor!

 

There are two V6 engines for the XM. There is the early 90 degrees one and the later ES9 V6 engine (they also threw that in the Xantia). Suffice to say, it's best to avoid the early V6 engine, because it tended to break its chain after 200,000 km. I mean, I've heard stories where it lasted longer, but also ones where it lasted shorter.

 

The ES9 engine, on the other hand, is bulletproof. They never fail. I've seen ones that have done over half a million km, and they still chug along.

 

The problem is though, when the V6 engine rose in quality, so did the production quality of the rest of the car lower. So if you find an XM with a ES9 V6 engine, it's best to get one from 1997 or 1998, anything later, you better be sure the seller has some good pictures of the car. 1997 is your best bet for an XM with a V6 engine.

 

I would covert whoever got an XM. I'd love one. Unfortunately, I don't really have room for more cars, what with my DS and my Xantia. And I'm afraid I might fill in the space with a S1 CX Prestige before the XM, but the XM is definitely high on my list!

 

I say, get an XM. It's a great vehicle, comfortable, smooth and great build quality.

 

I'll even do you a favour, if you find some XM listings online, I'll look through them for a quick judgement.

Kinda forgot i asked this question here.....silly me....but thanks for the info though....really helpful

 

I probably will not be buying a car myself anytime soon, though, even one that is quite as cheap were i live as this one.

Still have to go for a drivers license in 2 weeks and after that i still feel that even if i make it, it still is quite risky for me to buy myself a car when i still can drive the car my mom has, cutting down on insurance costs and the price of tanking the car

[DEALUX]

A blue R8 would be my dream car but I do have a couple of other favorites as well.

 

 

[Mukkus]

Um. I've changed my mind. I could take that money saved from a Ford GT and invest in pork bellies

 

Edited June 1, 2017 by Mukkus

[JASONROCKS1998]

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

[Misumi]

I want the NoPro Geo Metro with full livery.

 

[Smokeshow]

Any 2nd gen RX7

But by the time I'm done with it, it will hopefully look like this.

[ShadowPerson]

I love it but I hate it.

 

[TheGtaGamer1048]

1960 ferrari enzo

[Pavle]

As years pass I find it harder to choose one particular car as my favorite. There's a lot I absolutely love, and would like to own. Though, if I had to choose one car out of my very long list, it'd be this:

 

Ferrari Daytona Spyder, in black, 5-spoke rims, with plexiglass headlight covers:

 

 

 

Might be generic, "HURR HURR FERRARI", but I absolutely love it. Yes, I fell in love with it when I first watched Miami Vice, and it's been on top of my list ever since.

 

Though, the on the show was fake and had wired rims, I still like it.

 

 

[sivispacem]

I always fail to appreciate just how bad a replica the Miami Vice car actually is. The basic body shape is about right but not one area of detail is even close to correct. Hilarious.

[Pavle]

Ye some details are off a bit. In the first episode a real one was used, and it was supposed to be like that. Though they made small damages to it during filming so the owner asked for his car back.

 

real one:

 

Replica:

 

Though I think they're pretty close tbh.

[Rotary]

Mazda RX-7 FD

 

or a Ford Escort Mk2