Cars, Cars, Cars!

[DBZFAN]

Just wondering what everyones favorite cars are. When you reply state the car you wish you could own but probably never will, and then a realistic car you like. If you want you can also include the car that you actually own.

Fantasy Car: There are so many....McLaren F1 LM

Realistic Car: 2002 Camaro SS

Car I Own: 1990 Chevrolet Astro Van AWD (For hauling stuff mostly)
Car I Own: 2004 Dodge Neon SXT (Couldn't afford SRT-4 and plus it gets better gas milage)
Car I Own: 2002 Ford Taurus SES (Actually my Dad's car but we swap sometimes)

[The Holy One]

You like to dirty the earth with your filthy cars don't you!!!

Get a bike and save the future...:p

[littlelolligagged]

You're posting a lot of "what's your favorite" threads. Isn't there a rule against that?

[Zezima]

His aren't non-sensical polls though.

[Steely Glint]

I can't decide whether cars or football is a more boring topic of conversation.

[The Holy One]

I don't have a car and i vill never have one.

[DBZFAN]

You're posting a lot of "what's your favorite" threads. Isn't there a rule against that?

I don't think ther eis an actual rule against it, but there is probably some guidleline that members generaly don't like them aftera while. I just started them to see what people thought and to get their opinions on things

[The Holy One]

I say let nature take back what the car has stolen!

[DBZFAN]

this is definetly not the way i wanted the thread to go...but oh well lol. well Holy One i understand your opinion of cars and the environment but if you decide to get a car, may i recomend that you get a Geo Metro :p :haha: :punk:

[The Holy One]

this is definetly not the way i wanted the thread to go...but oh well lol. well Holy One i understand your opinion of cars and the environment but if you decide to get a car, may i recomend that you get a Geo Metro :p :haha: :punk:
That's a rust bucket isn't it?

[DBZFAN]

That's a rust bucket isn't it?

Here are a few pics...

http://www.autopointer.com/docs/dealers/usedcardealers/caldwell/89GeoMetro-18.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/485000-485999/485938_5.jpg

http://www.theautochannel.com/media/photos/geo/1997/97_geo_metro_2d.jpg

[The Holy One]

What a death trap! :cry:

[DBZFAN]

Yes but it gets wonderful gas milage (taht is true), and a top speed of about 70 lol (That is also probably true, i mean its a Geo)

[BGTB2005]

I want a Toyota Prius......

And maybe a Lamborghini Murcielago......

[littlelolligagged]

I don't think ther eis an actual rule against it, but there is probably some guidleline that members generaly don't like them aftera while. I just started them to see what people thought and to get their opinions on things
http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498106

[Esproc]

I like the new Chrysler concept car the one with the long hood. dont remember the name fire-something i think
its the Firepower

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=%22Chrysler%20Firepower%22&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wi

[BGTB2005]

I like the new Chrysler concept car the one with the long hood. dont remember the name fire-something i think


Cross-Fire?

[Tarhalindur]

Favorite car... car? What is that?... oh, wait, it's that metal contraption that people my age are supposed to badger their parents for so they can go screw their classmates, isn't it? :o

Cross-Fire?

...and this is what you make of post #2000. I'm ashamed of you! :mad:

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NOT RLY, BUT I LOL'D! ;)

[DBZFAN]

Cross-Fire?
No that has been out. What you are thinking of is the Firepower. I have actually seen one and almost sat in one at an international auto show. they are very nice cars. Here are pics of a Cadillac XLR-V supercharged. They are about $100,000.

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=XLR-V&fr=FP-tab-img-t&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8

[oldmunchkin]

I want a 1969 Corvette convertible. (Fully restored, of course!)
I wish I still had my 1974 Chevy Impala!
I own a 1982 Ford LTD and a 1994 Pontiac Grand Am and a 1992 Chrysler Acclaim.
I am trying to buy a 2002 Ford Ranger! (Waiting for my friendly neighborhood banker to call me back.)

[The Holy One]

I want a 1969 Corvette convertible. (Fully restored, of course!)
I wish I still had my 1974 Chevy Impala!
I own a 1982 Ford LTD and a 1994 Pontiac Grand Am and a 1992 Chrysler Acclaim.
I am trying to buy a 2002 Ford Ranger! (Waiting for my friendly neighborhood banker to call me back.)
One car is enough! :haha:

[DBZFAN]

yeah but exept for the ranger they are all so cool! my dad had a 1970 chevelle SS and a 1972 Dodge challenger but he sold them in the 80's :cry:

[oldmunchkin]

One car is enough!

Not really, in our case. My hubby has the Acclaim all the way on the western side of Wyoming, where he works, and I have the Grand Am on the east side of the state! The LTD needs a head gasket and some other fairly major work done on it before I can drive it again. AND, we need the pickup for the 4WD, because the two cars that run, suck on snow and ice!

[The Holy One]

Not really, in our case. My hubby has the Acclaim all the way on the western side of Wyoming, where he works, and I have the Grand Am on the east side of the state! The LTD needs a head gasket and some other fairly major work done on it before I can drive it again. AND, we need the pickup for the 4WD, because the two cars that run, suck on snow and ice!
Why not one 4WD each then?

[oldmunchkin]

Why not one 4WD each then?

Because my friendly neighborhood banker is NOT that friendly! :D Right now, its a matter of finances. When spring and summer get here, then I can look into another pickup for Hubby! I'm the one who seems to be doing all the cross-state driving right now, so I need 4WD worse than he does! :up:

[Lor]

Just wondering what everyones favorite cars are. When you reply state the car you wish you could own but probably never will, and then a realistic car you like. If you want you can also include the car that you actually own.

Fantasy Car: There are so many....McLaren F1 LM

Realistic Car: 2002 Camaro SS

Car I Own: 1990 Chevrolet Astro Van AWD (For hauling stuff mostly)
Car I Own: 2004 Dodge Neon SXT (Couldn't afford SRT-4 and plus it gets better gas milage)
Car I Own: 2002 Ford Taurus SES (Actually my Dad's car but we swap sometimes)
Argh the MacF1 i wouldn't touch, nice motors but i still wouldn't have one. Give me a AM Vanquish S or most of all the new Esprit or Exige S. Oh yeah baby!

[CARNOSAUR_]

Never cared much for cars.... Money pits of the first order.

What's there to like about phallis extentions and glorified baby carriges? Solutions? My tools is big and my legs are strong. Problem solved!

[Chaloobi]

I really don't care about cars except as a means to get from point A to point B safely and comfortably. That said I own a 2002 Volvo V70 XC and I lease a 2005 Volvo XC 90. The V70 was the first car I ever bought off lease; I like it that much. The XC90 I'm not interested in keeping. It gets crappy gas mileage and it's been a bit buggy. That and there's only 1 built in booster seat for the kids. :down:

[Small Print]

My fantasy car would be either a Ferrari F40
http://kahuna.sdsu.edu/~hunguy/ME/cars/exotics/F40.jpg
or a TVR Speed 12.
http://www.autorevue.cz/Obrazky/2005/10rijen/tvr-cerbera/07.jpg
My "realistic" car would be a BMW M3 GT.
http://bmw_m.turboblog.fr/photos/uncategorized/4bmm3201_2.jpg

[weasel497]

Since i was twelve... which was two years ago... I'v always wanted one of tha hardest to obtain cars...

A 1997 Nissan Skyline twin turbo coupe... But as some know, they aren't easy to get into the U.S. and requiew a lot of tuning to become legal here.

http://www.home.no/mseather/nissan%20skyline%20gt-r.jpg

[Lor]

That TVR 12 speed looks like it's broken. :bulb:

Side skirts look borked up.

[AmericanWoman]

My Next Orgo Machine.

http://i2.tinypic.com/oub2w5.jpg

As good as mine!

[Lor]

I like your bike. :)

600cc right?

[Small Print]

-']That TVR 12 speed looks like it's broken. :bulb:

Side skirts look borked up.

Your right.:bulb:

Meh, a bit of elbow grease and it will be alright.:D

[Ziggy Stardust]

I drive a Nissan (http://www.teamtweety.ic.cz/index.files/Nissan_NISMO350Z.jpg)

Well, not that one, but a Nissan.

[Duffman]

Mini with turbo rockets in the back.

http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/galleries/other/winter_olympics/01/main.jpg

[gogobongopop]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/classics/V/volkswagen/03-large/vw-golf-gti-mk1-f3q-76.jpg

Perfect.

[Small Print]

^Nice car. :)

[']['ear]

I've really never understood the fascination with cars. I guess I'm like the founder of Amazon.com, who drove his Honda for years after he was filthy rich.

I suspect it has something to do with penis size. Those of us hung like horses have no insecurity, so we don't need a big machine to compensate for our fragile egos.... :p

[oldmunchkin]

I've really never understood the fascination with cars. I guess I'm like the founder of Amazon.com, who drove his Honda for years after he was filthy rich.

I think its just partly the feeling of power that a nice, big v8 gives you. Also, when you spend 10 years not driving, you tend to enjoy your car(s) more than others.

[weasel497]

I think its just partly the feeling of power that a nice, big v8 gives you. Also, when you spend 10 years not driving, you tend to enjoy your car(s) more than others.

Feel the power of that nice V8... feel the power of gas prices too...lol

[DarkWorlds]

['ear"]I've really never understood the fascination with cars. I guess I'm like the founder of Amazon.com, who drove his Honda for years after he was filthy rich.

I suspect it has something to do with penis size. Those of us hung like horses have no insecurity, so we don't need a big machine to compensate for our fragile egos.... :p


Right when im sitting in traffic for an hour, I like to be comfy. When I go on 6+ hour car trips I like to be comfy.

So it has nothing to do with pen0r size. I drive an SUV because partly it makes me feel safe, and it has room. I am not a fan of gas mileage but meh what can ya do. I’ve seen plenty of econo boxes hit by SUV's and let me tell you they don’t fair up at all, so ill stick with this truck till I want a new one.

Secondly what most people forget to notice is not many people are within walking distance of anything, nor have public transportation worth anything. 25 miles (no bike routes, most are highways) and the closest public transportation is 17 miles away from my home. I might as well go the last 8 miles.

As for the topic on hand

Dream car would be Lotus or AM V12 Vanquish

Realistic Car.
2006 Nissan 350z (which I plan to get next year)
or
Ford F250 Diesel 4x4
or
Volvo XC90 (One of the best SUV's on the market now days)

Not the best vehicles for MPG (except the 250, that gets 22 combo mpg which is good for its size) but i could care less. I don’t buy starbucks coffee, or buy anything from a vending machine or retail store during the day. I figure the bucks I save there can more than fill my gas tank. I mean I know people that have 5 starbucks coffees a day ($25). That alone can fill me up for 3-4 days lol.

[Lor]

['ear"]I've really never understood the fascination with cars. I guess I'm like the founder of Amazon.com, who drove his Honda for years after he was filthy rich.

I suspect it has something to do with penis size. Those of us hung like horses have no insecurity, so we don't need a big machine to compensate for our fragile egos.... :p
Bull****, even if it is a joke. :down:.

I worked for Lotus Cars, i'm a lotus nut. The primary reason why i adore Lotus Cars is because of it's background and purely the fact that i had the time of my life there .. learned alot.

They just don't build cars. They are one of the successful F1 teams and had some of the greats racing for them (Ayton Senna and Nigel Mansell).

They developed the aerodynamically optimised carbonfibre Lotus Sport bicycle, on which Chris Boardman rode and managed to secure a gold medal in the 4000 metre pursuit at the Barcelona Olympic Games in July 1992.

The army recruited Lotus in 1994 to develop active suspension and active track tensioning for the Scorpion tank; by keeping the Scorpion's body steady while on the move, improved its speed over rough terrain and created a more stable gun platform. Boats, trucks, buses and even microlights appear in the lotus portfolio.

Engineering list could go on and on.

They build cars that weight in at under a Tonne (very lightweight for a car), they are a 1.8 Toyota VVTI engine that can produce speeds of 140-145mph and 0-61mph in under 4.8 seconds. That, for the engine size (remember no intercooler or turbo) is fast. They handle better than most production cars on the road. Oh and did i forget that they are highly known for fantastic track day cars.

They built parts for the Aston Martin, Jag XJ220, Opel/Vauxhall Carlton + many more. Oh and potentially maybe a new Maclaren car (apparently).

See my facination lies more than trying to show off or impress the ladies into think anything what-so-ever. Not everyone wants to prove something with a car. Yes it is nice to own one and yes you'll be looked at but the same applies with anything material wise.

Oh and DW, you'll probably pick up a Lotus with some of the money you'd have for a 350z.

[DBZFAN]

I also really like the Hennessey Viper Venom and the Lingenfelter Corvettes....

(different Links)
http://cool-autos.net/Pictures/Dodge/Hennessey_Viper_Venom

http://cool-autos.net/Pictures/Dodge/Hennessey_Viper_Venom

the lingenfelter corvette really doesn't look much different than a regular corvette...

http://sailingsource.com/powerboatmag/2001features/graphics/july01/lingenfelter.jpg

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/images/lingenfelter_427.jpg

Now here is a car you don't see everyday

http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/voiture-sport-90/Bugatti%20Veyron%201.jpg

http://www.olki.ch/tutorials/auto/images/Bugatti_Veyron_3.jpg

[Small Print]

The Ligenfelter is a hell of a lot more faster.
So is the Hennessey Viper.
Do you have Forza Motorsport?

[DBZFAN]

No i do not have Forza Motorsport. I was thinking about getting it but i played the demo and found that i didn't really like it all that much. I like the idea behind it tho. Why do you ask? Also i found a car that is "The Fastest Car In The World" here is the link. There arae lots of pics and Specs near the bottom.

http://www.fast-cars.ch/KoenigseggCC_2002_pictures.htm

NOTE: Those specs are just the base equipment on car. No added after market performance parts. If it had them it could prolly run the 1/4 mile in 7's or maybe 8's (Do you think it could go run 6's in the 1/4 mile?)

[Small Print]

They were 2 of the best none racing cars on the game.

The Bugatti Veyron is the fastest production car in the world, at 256mph (or it maybe 252mph, magazines say different,) the fastest car in the world is a rocket powered car that goes over 700mph.

[DBZFAN]

They were 2 of the best none racing cars on the game.

The Bugatti Veyron is the fastest production car in the world, at 256mph (or it maybe 252mph, magazines say different,) the fastest car in the world is a rocket powered car that goes over 700mph.

Actually i thought the turbine rocket powered Land Speed Racer cars could go over 1,000mph. Idk thought. What i hate about searching for the fastest production car in the world is though, is that a lot of the sites that come up are forums and they don't give a definite aswer...one site said a McLaren F1 LM could go 260 mph...

I have heard of a motorcycle that went 250mph...

[Small Print]

Dodge Tomohawk goes over 400mph. I think you maybe thinking of over 1000km/h.

[DBZFAN]

Dodge Tomohawk goes over 400mph. I think you maybe thinking of over 1000km/h.

\Honeslty i have never heard of the Tomohawk. But yes i believe you are right about the 1000km/h here are 2 links to different news storys i dug up. Take a look

http://cgi.cnn.com/TECH/9709/22/speed.attempt.reut/

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=43540

The one from Guiness is mroe recent and i don't think it has been broken yet... I CAN"T BELIEVE IT WENT 763 MPH!!!!! :eek2:

[Small Print]

Wonder which one is true.

[DBZFAN]

The one from guiness is, it is mroe recent and i can't find any other news stroy more recent.

Of course they were in 1997....So how come we haven't tested any more i wonder?

[Small Print]

That's definitely the one I was thinking about.

[DBZFAN]

I haven't wondered this since i first saw the movie Rat Race when they say the rocket car goes Mach 1. How many mph is Mach 1? Do you know? I have heard both 1,000mph and 2,000mph.

[Small Print]

Mach 1 = 761.207051 mph.

[DBZFAN]

oh ok. lol that is a pretty big number. How did you find that out? everytime i search for Mach 1 online it is always about mustangs lol.

[Small Print]

Google search = Mach 1 in mph.

[DBZFAN]

oh lol now i feel stupid! I am looking at that guiness site again and found that the fastest recorded winged flight ever recorded was set back in 1967 and the plane was clocked at MACH 6.7!!!!!

I also found that the highest speed you can get to is like Mach 26 +! Thats insane...

[Small Print]

Well, you'd probaly be just a skeleton.

[']['ear]

Right when im sitting in traffic for an hour, I like to be comfy. When I go on 6+ hour car trips I like to be comfy.

My sedan is quite comfy. I don't need a mobile living room for road trips.

So it has nothing to do with pen0r size. I drive an SUV because partly it makes me feel safe, and it has room. I am not a fan of gas mileage but meh what can ya do. I’ve seen plenty of econo boxes hit by SUV's and let me tell you they don’t fair up at all, so ill stick with this truck till I want a new one.

Well, you might be out of luck then. The statistics, which I have posted before here, show that the least safe vehicle class is the pickup truck, followed closely by SUVs. This is expressed in the likelihood of a person being injured per mile driven, so it is normalized for all variable.

Why? Well, SUVs indeed survive accidents better, but if you're in more of them, even a lower injury per accident could lead you to be more likely to get hurt owning an SUV. Higher ccenter of gravity, larger blind spots, and Newton's conservation of momentum (especially on snow/ice) contribute to the much higher accident rate.

But the car salesmen, of course, will only tell you that you are more likely to survive an accident. Well, it's true, for what it's worth.

So, I'll stick with my sedan, which is quite comfy, far cheaper, far better gas mileage, AND is safer.


Not the best vehicles for MPG (except the 250, that gets 22 combo mpg which is good for its size) but i could care less. I don’t buy starbucks coffee, or buy anything from a vending machine or retail store during the day. I figure the bucks I save there can more than fill my gas tank. I mean I know people that have 5 starbucks coffees a day ($25). That alone can fill me up for 3-4 days lol.

I'm guessing that you could rationalize just about anything to yourself....

[']['ear]

-']Bull****, even if it is a joke. :down:.

I worked for Lotus Cars, i'm a lotus nut. The primary reason why i adore Lotus Cars is because of it's background and purely the fact that i had the time of my life there .. learned alot.

They just don't build cars. They are one of the successful F1 teams and had some of the greats racing for them (Ayton Senna and Nigel Mansell).

They developed the aerodynamically optimised carbonfibre Lotus Sport bicycle, on which Chris Boardman rode and managed to secure a gold medal in the 4000 metre pursuit at the Barcelona Olympic Games in July 1992.

The army recruited Lotus in 1994 to develop active suspension and active track tensioning for the Scorpion tank; by keeping the Scorpion's body steady while on the move, improved its speed over rough terrain and created a more stable gun platform. Boats, trucks, buses and even microlights appear in the lotus portfolio.

Engineering list could go on and on.

They build cars that weight in at under a Tonne (very lightweight for a car), they are a 1.8 Toyota VVTI engine that can produce speeds of 140-145mph and 0-61mph in under 4.8 seconds. That, for the engine size (remember no intercooler or turbo) is fast. They handle better than most production cars on the road. Oh and did i forget that they are highly known for fantastic track day cars.

They built parts for the Aston Martin, Jag XJ220, Opel/Vauxhall Carlton + many more. Oh and potentially maybe a new Maclaren car (apparently).

See my facination lies more than trying to show off or impress the ladies into think anything what-so-ever. Not everyone wants to prove something with a car. Yes it is nice to own one and yes you'll be looked at but the same applies with anything material wise.

Oh and DW, you'll probably pick up a Lotus with some of the money you'd have for a 350z.

So you get off on big, over-powered, muscle cars. And you really want me to believe that fragile ego has nothing to do with it? I suppose it could be true, but I find it hard to believe that financial lunacy could be justified just by being a tech geek.

It's not a coincidence that there are a hugely disproportionate number of bald men driving sportscars. In fact, it is so cliche that it is SOP for the mid-life crisis. Right after dumping the wife for a younger woman, and right before piercing the nipple.

And younger men that do this have no insecurity issues? Right.

All bets are off for the very wealthy of course. For in that case, why not? But for most of us, the financial stupidity of over-investment in cars is probably associated with some other need. You may justify tens of thousands in the "guy toys" category, but again, I find it hard to believe. Call me a cynic.

I might also add that the strength of your protest, and the long, menaingless rant about high end engineering also supports the notion. Defensiveness tends to be unconvincing, after all.

[Steely Glint]

Here's a question: why do all cars have to be so ugly? Utilitarian steel boxes in a variety of gaudy colors, guaranteed to make anywhere they're parked look tacky.

[[T]Baxter]

You like to dirty the earth with your filthy cars don't you!!!

Get a bike and save the future...:p
My favorite car is any SUV with leaky exhaust. I like to park mine by the Asthma wing of the local Childrens Hospital and watch the little tykes turn the same shade of blue as my exhaust...

:haha: :haha: :haha:

[Small Print]

Here's a question: why do all cars have to be so ugly? Utilitarian steel boxes in a variety of gaudy colors, guaranteed to make anywhere they're parked look tacky.

They only look ugly to people who think they are ugly.

[Steely Glint]

They only look ugly to people who think they are ugly.

...

What?

[oldmunchkin]

I think I grew up in exactly the right decades, carwise anyway! :p I absolutely love the old muscle cars, with the huge v8's in them. I used to have a pickup with a 454 4barrel in it! It was the most fun thing to drive, NOT safe by most ideals, but a hell of a lot of fun! :D
Now, everyone is safety conscience and all into the gas mileage thing. Don't get me wrong, I like great mileage at these prices, too, but it does kinda take the fun out of cars. And....the new cars have so damn many safety devices on them that they are utterly ridiculous. I am NOT against safety, as such, but I want there to be room in the car for tunes, radar detector, ashtray/lighter, and cup holder.

[Small Print]

...

What?

Nice and good cars are a masterpiece of engineering and art.
http://www.wintonsworld.com/cars/a-cars-2005/2005-carpics/frankfurt-2005/aston-martin-db9-f.jpg

[[T]Baxter]

I think I grew up in exactly the right decades, carwise anyway! :p I absolutely love the old muscle cars, with the huge v8's in them. I used to have a pickup with a 454 4barrel in it! It was the most fun thing to drive, NOT safe by most ideals, but a hell of a lot of fun! :D
Now, everyone is safety conscience and all into the gas mileage thing. Don't get me wrong, I like great mileage at these prices, too, but it does kinda take the fun out of cars. And....the new cars have so damn many safety devices on them that they are utterly ridiculous. I am NOT against safety, as such, but I want there to be room in the car for tunes, radar detector, ashtray/lighter, and cup holder.
Yeah the good old days. I had a friend that had a 69 GTO. It had dual walker mufflers that just rumbled and could go 160 miles an hour.

Once I drove a Dodge Charger with a 440 big block in it. Very nice. And I knew a guy that had a 71 Charger with a 426 Hemi a 2 Holley 4 barrels, 525HP. He got 4 miles to the gallon with it...

:haha:

[Kadillac]

Nice and good cars are a masterpiece of engineering and art.
http://www.wintonsworld.com/cars/a-cars-2005/2005-carpics/frankfurt-2005/aston-martin-db9-f.jpg

That has to be one of the smartest posts ever. Many cars are just a fusion of headlights and cladding. They should be a mix of engineering and art.

[Steely Glint]

Why does it take a masterpiece to make one of those things look even passable?

[Small Print]

Why does it take a masterpiece to make one of those things look even passable?

You may think that cars are ugly, but whilst there are people who agree with you, there are probaly many, many more who won't. It's all about personal opinion.

[CARNOSAUR_]

While I share Steely Glint's opinion on cars - I don't really care for them much myself, after all. I do however, prefer the older cars from the 40's and 50's style wise.

It's more of a retro look that I prefer really.

[Steely Glint]

You may think that cars are ugly, but whilst there are people who agree with you, there are probaly many, many more who won't. It's all about personal opinion.

Thank you for that insight. It was most helpful.

However, there's one point I don't think you've considered which is this: all the people who don't agree with me are ****ing sub-moronic scumbag puss-brained retards, who should be shot in the back of the head a then buried in a ditch.

[Steely Glint]

While I share Steely Glint's opinion on cars - I don't really care for them much myself, after all. I do however, prefer the older cars from the 40's and 50's style wise.

It's more of a retro look that I prefer really.

I agree. I'm not saying retro is the only way to go, I'm just saying why do they have to be brightly coloured tin boxes?

[oldmunchkin]

Baxter']Yeah the good old days. I had a friend that had a 69 GTO. It had dual walker mufflers that just rumbled and could go 160 miles an hour.

Once I drove a Dodge Charger with a 440 big block in it. Very nice. And I knew a guy that had a 71 Charger with a 426 Hemi a 2 Holley 4 barrels, 525HP. He got 4 miles to the gallon with it...

:haha:

If you want to "see" the good old days again, come to eastern Wyoming. Some of the guys here have the cars they started rebuilding in the late '70's. It is not unusual to see a NICE '69 Charger, or a Roadrunner driving the streets. These guys have ranches, with huge barns, that they have kept these cars in, and worked on them, for 30+ years.

[CARNOSAUR_]

I agree. I'm not saying retro is the only way to go, I'm just saying why do they have to be brightly coloured tin boxes?

Well in truth, I actually prefer horses over cars. There's something elegent and grand about a man astride a horse.

Something timeless.

[oldmunchkin]

Well in truth, I actually prefer horses over cars. There's something elegent and grand about a man astride a horse.

Something timeless.

Something saddlesore! :haha:

[']['ear]

Thank you for that insight. It was most helpful.

However, there's one point I don't think you've considered which is this: all the people who don't agree with me are ****ing sub-moronic scumbag puss-brained retards, who should be shot in the back of the head a then buried in a ditch.
:haha:

[CARNOSAUR_]

Something saddlesore! :haha:

That only occurs when one is inexperienced in riding or extremly long journeys.

[oldmunchkin]

That only occurs when one is inexperienced in riding or extremly long journeys.

I know that, you know that, but do the people who have never even seen a horse, know that? :confused:

[Vive_le_Quebec]

I like the new Mustang. It`s `the cool` :)

BTW, if anyone remembers me, I`m finally in Quebec. But, the move has turned into a weird dream. I`m in a library right now. I don`t want to say anything more about my situation however until next week. I hope moderators will allow me to have my own thread about my move to Quebec. It`s pretty funny. Some things are going to happen next week so that`s why I`m waiting to say what`s going on.

[CARNOSAUR_]

I know that, you know that, but do the people who have never even seen a horse, know that? :confused:

In any event, they'd find out soon enough. No guts, no glory.

[DBZFAN]

My favorite muscle car....

http://www.dreams-cars.net/galerie-shelby-gt500-1967.html

http://photos1.blogger.com/img/296/923/1024/gt500.jpg

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ecrawfo1/shelby-mustang-gt500.jpg

It may not be the most powerful, but i think it is the coolest!
Also, i said on an eariler post that my dad had, i think it was a 69 or 70 Chevelle SS and he had i think a 72 Dodge Challenger. He added bigger tires on back of Challenger and he also gave it an air suspension in the back.

[nickdaegg]

By the way guys, I thought you might like to know this:
http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514985
:downcast:

[DBZFAN]

Yeah i saw that yesterday. If Dreadnaught or another mod/admin wants to move the thread then they can...other than that i don't think it really matters.

[RandBlade]

Moved to the new Car Discussion forum :cool:

[DBZFAN]

lol i new it would get moved....

So what kind of cars do you drive mods/admins?

(We should make a poll on what we members think the mods drive :haha: )

[Small Print]

The second and third GT500 are absolutely georgeous.

[DBZFAN]

Yeah, they are much better than the first one. I only chose to show that one becuase it was from the other side lol. Have you guys seen the NEW GT500 that shelby is releasing? It is really nice, even though it still looks like the 2006 Mustang GT...

[-NGS-]

my 2 dream cars would have to be a red Ferrari F430 and White GT with blue stripes.

realistic car would be a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

[RandBlade]

lol i new it would get moved....

So what kind of cars do you drive mods/admins?

(We should make a poll on what we members think the mods drive :haha: )I drive a Kia Picanto. Its a small car (teeny tiny by US standards then!), a hatchback but with 5 doors :cool:

[Sub Zero]

5 doors? like the 4 on the side and the trunk?

[RandBlade]

Yep, that's what the term means. Hatchbacks are typically 3 doors, the boot door is counted as one.

[<=N1GHTW1SH=>]

Realistic- VW Golf GTI Mk V or Hyundai Tiburon SE

Semi-Realistic- BMW M3 GTR or Nissan Skyline GT-R R34

Dream Car- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren or Chrysler ME 4-12 (Conceptual)

[EmperorNorton]

Realistic: A Chevrolet S-10.

Semi-Realistic: 1975-1986 Chevrolet Scottsdale (4x4)
http://www.hemmings.com/images/carshow/02_01shafew.jpg

Dream-Ride: 1968-1970 Plymouth Roadrunner
http://www.musclecars.net/scripts/displayimage.php?o=2121&u=0

[timbuc40k]

how do I add pics 3 real rides only 1 fun 1970 cutlass convertible

[rhavin43]

both realistic and a dream car would be the 2000 (and newer) Lotus Elise, or an Exige, if there are no Elises to be had anymore...
The only thing these cars lack is storage, but they're awesome in the city, on the track, at the gas station :-)

[Kadillac]

I'm a Firebird Fanatic so that's all I've ever had. This 1990 Firebird below was my first car. I got it for $5,000. The car had flood damage, so my uncle repaired the undercarriage. Then I took it to Maaco and got it repainted. I had it for 4 years; until I crashed it three years ago into a transformer. It was a great car; 295 horsepower and was very fun to drive.

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/7505/7008142copy3ln.jpg

Here's my latest baby; a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. It's not as fast; only 230 horsepower; but it's got a custom audio system I installed, racing seats and a totally digital speedometer. I love it. I have A&M stickers tatooed all over the back as well.

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2959/transamdscf00048ps.jpg

I resized the images to be nicer to you.

Fantasy? Umm...Enzo Ferrari

[carlover325]

Fantasy? Umm...Enzo Ferrari

Just don't crash it at 200 mph like some idiot in Malibu, California did. :haha:

My favorite cars:

Realistic: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
Semi-Realistic: 2004 BMW M3 GTR
Fantasy: 2003 Lamborghini Diablo SV 6.0

[Getaway Man]

Hmm....

Semi-Realistic: Plymouth Hemi Cuda (http://www.mecumauctions.com/auctions/lot_images/SC0505-25575a.jpg)
Fanasty: 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/5048/dlimo14xx.jpg) About that time.
Fanasty also: Smart Car version of the Pope Mobile (http://members.chello.nl/harley71/images/manipulated/smart_pope_mobile.jpg):D(pick up chicks with that!)

[Kadillac]

Just don't crash it at 200 mph like some idiot in Malibu, California did. :haha:

My favorite cars:

Realistic: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
Semi-Realistic: 2004 BMW M3 GTR
Fantasy: 2003 Lamborghini Diablo SV 6.0

That's not funny. What an idiot. Poor Enzo...not any made; but 1 one crashed...:(

[Lor]

['ear"]So you get off on big, over-powered, muscle cars. And you really want me to believe that fragile ego has nothing to do with it? I suppose it could be true, but I find it hard to believe that financial lunacy could be justified just by being a tech geek.

Get off? Stop being a ********. An ego doesn't have to play a part.
Overpowered? You call a 1.8 overpowered? This shows you know nothing, just like your whole entire ignorant point. You generalise because you don't know what you are talking about. People like cars for a number of reasons, some have general hobbies about cars, some design kit cars. The rest like it because of speed perhaps .. WHO GIVES A **** WHY? Someone doesn't have to be depressed, in the middle of midlife crisis or want to pick up girls.

It's not a coincidence that there are a hugely disproportionate number of bald men driving sportscars. In fact, it is so cliche that it is SOP for the mid-life crisis. Right after dumping the wife for a younger woman, and right before piercing the nipple.

Again more generalisation from you, you seriously know **** all.

And younger men that do this have no insecurity issues? Right.

More generalisation. Facts? Proof?

All bets are off for the very wealthy of course. For in that case, why not? But for most of us, the financial stupidity of over-investment in cars is probably associated with some other need. You may justify tens of thousands in the "guy toys" category, but again, I find it hard to believe. Call me a cynic.

For you and only you, don't talk for the rest of people based on your own opinion.

I might also add that the strength of your protest, and the long, menaingless rant about high end engineering also supports the notion. Defensiveness tends to be unconvincing, after all.

Meaningless? How would you know why i take pride and passion in a car brand? I've worked for a very well known sports car brand that grants me to say i know what i'm talking about, question is - do you? Seriously Tear, your defense as to why it's all meaningless is far more unconvincing and is all based on nothing but generalisation. Go discuss your politics instead.

[Lor]

I agree. I'm not saying retro is the only way to go, I'm just saying why do they have to be brightly coloured tin boxes?

All cars come in bright colours. All cars are tin boxes. You can get a VW Lupo in a bright green and purple. You can pick up a Honda Civic in bright metallic yellow.

As for the metal they are made out of. Perhaps the weight? Production cost? Many reasons. You just don't know what your on about :p.

[DBZFAN]

Realistic- VW Golf GTI Mk V or Hyundai Tiburon SE

Semi-Realistic- BMW M3 GTR or Nissan Skyline GT-R R34

Dream Car- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren or Chrysler ME 4-12 (Conceptual)

First of all i don't believe an M3 GTR is STREET legal, not is a Skyline GT-R R34. And they would be hard to get!

Also, Why would you want a mercedes mclaren?!?! an original mclaren is soooo much better! Course they also cost about $600,000 more 2:bulb:

Hmm....

Semi-Realistic: Plymouth Hemi Cuda (http://www.mecumauctions.com/auctions/lot_images/SC0505-25575a.jpg)
Fanasty: 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/5048/dlimo14xx.jpg) About that time.
Fanasty also: Smart Car version of the Pope Mobile (http://members.chello.nl/harley71/images/manipulated/smart_pope_mobile.jpg):D(pick up chicks with that!)

i don't understand how you can call a Hemi Cuda Semi-Realistic!!! They are so rare people are paying around $1,000,000 for one. Here is an example i found----"The 426-HEMI option would remain, and the 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible is considered one of the rarest and most desirable collectable automobiles in the world, with a recent example selling for over $2million dollars (US)."----and here is how rare they are----" Exactly 7 of these were made" so there you have it :p :cool:

[DrIvEr KiD]

I have 2 fave cars:

Porsche 944

http://jimweb.free.fr/front_angle.jpg

Ford Mustang

http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Ford%20Mustang%20GTR%202004%20Rear%20-%20800x600.jpg

[XR8]

That Muzzie is hawt!

[Lor]

Mustang looks gorgeous. Can't beat the 60's mustangs though.

[timbuc40k]

I got my 1970 olds cutlass convert with the 350 rocket fun to drive and afford only 6k when I bought don't know how to post pics or I would. So far redid electric system and roof, it has 325 hp of course I want more but money is needed first but it is mine and that is all that matters.

timbuc40k/stoner/hammered from uptown

[XR8]

-']Mustang looks gorgeous. Can't beat the 60's mustangs though.
They're very different beasts, both desirable however.

[DBZFAN]

They're very different beasts, both desirable however.

I agree. I have friends that have the 60's mustangs and then i have friends with the newer mustangs. I think that the older ones are better, but it depends on the model and accessories added to the new ones. If you had a 2000 Stang with just a plain hood i would say a 60's mustang all the way, but if you have like a 2003-4 model with the hood scoop then i think that would be better ;)

[XR8]

The new Musangs are few and far between here in Australia, but my father used to own a '02 Mustang Saleen with the supercharger. Went like a freakin' rocket and it was an automatic 'box too! I believe it pulled 0-100 in 4.6-4.8 seconds, but they are not cheap cars in Australia.

The new Mustang in standard form sells for approximately $120,000 AUD.

I love the older Mustangs, sporty and awesome cruisers to get around in. They always turn heads down here too. If I had to pick between a new model and older one, I don't think I'd be able to. I'd have to try and find some way of having both. ;)

[Small Print]

I'd have the 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra, I like that more than the new Mustang GT and the older Mustangs, I believe that it is faster aswell.

[DBZFAN]

neither are as fast as a new 2007 (or 2008) Shelby Mustang GT500 that thing is awesome. A saleen mustang might beat it, but it would be close.

[DrIvEr KiD]

Bet so the Shelbeys are FAST!A Saleen 'Stang might beat it.:specialdriver::specialdriver::specialdriver::specialdriver::specialdriver:
:specialdriver::specialdriver:


:turning: Why its a race! :turning:

[oldmunchkin]

I have a friend who has one of the first year Mustang came out with the shelby. Her dad left it to her when he died. It is sitting in her garage, doing nothing, with no plates or anything, because she can't afford to restore it like she wants to. She was offered an incredibly huge amount of money for it, sight unseen, but she refused that too.

[Lor]

I have a friend who has one of the first year Mustang came out with the shelby. Her dad left it to her when he died. It is sitting in her garage, doing nothing, with no plates or anything, because she can't afford to restore it like she wants to. She was offered an incredibly huge amount of money for it, sight unseen, but she refused that too.
Shame she cannot do it up, for her fathers sake. Would be a really nice thing to do.

[oldmunchkin]

She is slowly working on it. When she can afford to get something done, she does it. She is hoping by next fall she can be ready to paint it. She has been working on it since 2000.

[Lor]

She is slowly working on it. When she can afford to get something done, she does it. She is hoping by next fall she can be ready to paint it. She has been working on it since 2000.
Shame she cannot get an investment in it from a person or company. I know i would. What year is it just out of curiousity?

[foremilk06]

If you want to know what i drive ask TDU1 :)

[TDU1]

he drives a f430 and I drive a SRT8 Jeep Cherokee and soon 2 months a srt-10 viper. Both my cars are red

[Lor]

I've got a thing for a Mazda RX7 but being the insurance i've got no chance. :sour:

Ford Puma will be the car i get for the time being.

[foremilk06]

he drives a f430 and I drive a SRT8 Jeep Cherokee and soon 2 months a srt-10 viper. Both my cars are red

To add on to this i also have a 2005 land rover, a 2005 mercedes e55 as well :).

PS: Dont forget the 1984 cadillac limo :p

[Undercover]

TVR Sagaris :yum:

[Sarge20]

They only look ugly to people who think they are ugly. Quite ture its just your outlook on such items =]

Personally me I want my Ferrari 360 Modena CS
http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/Ferrari-360-Modena/Ferrari-360-Modena-035.jpg
http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/Ferrari-360-Modena/Ferrari-360-Modena-036.jpg
http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/Ferrari-360-Modena/Ferrari-360-Modena-027.jpg

http://www.dieselstation.com

and my car more sane would be a BMW M3 GT which im 1step away from.

I own a BMW 328is

http://www.squamlakesauto.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/97BMW328i.JPG

[KoenigViper]

I own:
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
1998 BMW M3 Coupe
2005 BMW 330Ci Conv.

Dream Car:
1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe