Imagine fuel economy and emissions are not an issue...What's your dream car?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

Here's mine...Jaguar XK 150

[handmade34]

1. Honda CMT 400 mine was maroon

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[fizzgig]

2. i'm serious when i say this

a 740 volvo wagon



a lot of people dream of a jag or bmw or mercedes or whatever, but i think i could die happy if i could have one.

[Doc_Technical]

7. Check out this video clip around 0:40.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jTM4ZOa69U&feature=related

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. HAha!

:rofl:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

14. I've got a 240...

Same basic design. :-)

[fizzgig]

32. i've been driving the same 245 for 10 years

i love my volvo :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

35. I bought mine a few years ago

Unfortunately, I had to replace the engine last summer. :( My mechanic said he'd rarely seen engine problems in a 240, but like anything, there are exceptions to the rule. Hopefully this one will give me another 200,000 miles.

[quakerboy]

71. My sister has one she wants to sell

cheap.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

74. Is she in Oregon too?

My son needs a reliable car, but he's here in the DC area.

[quakerboy]

105. Then you struck out double

Because it is neither reliable, nor anywhere near DC.

It does handle running into things remarkably well though. Thats why my sis still has it. I cant even count how many things have hit her and how many she has hit with that beast. I make a point of not parking where she will be parking. If only others could be forewarned.

[elleng]

3. MINE!

Its the COLOR!!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

16. All I see is a red x...

You like red cars too? :)

[elleng]

66. Not I,

buy my daughter does!

Lets see what I can do!



working on it! its .jpg

[elleng]

68. Any better???

Damn!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

75. I worked my way to the website...

by clicking on properties, and pasting the link in my browser.

That is a pretty color! Is it one of the new beetles?

[elleng]

77. No, but it COULD be!

Its an 'old' Jetta! Its not actually mine but it might have been, as I had the same car, leased, turned it in, and now, years later, am thinking of buying a used one. Something about that color makes me feel SO HAPPY!!!

The color came out some years ago, I loved it when I first saw it, and much to my delight, went to dealer for a lease and there it was, the ONLY available Jetta on the lot! I had NEVER bought or leased a car for color, haven't done so since, but WILL now! Glad you were able to see it!


EDIT: and you're in my 'neighborhood!' :hi:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

78. I felt the same way about my Lumina minivan...

This is a terrible pic, but my Lumina was this pretty aqua color. I miss that car sometimes.

[HopeHoops]

4. My 68 Galaxie fastback

She's got a rear window the size of Montana. I can lay down in the trunk and the back seat. The back seat is also well suited for other activities.:evilgrin:

The only complaint I have is that the 390 breaks motor mounts. I've had them put the cop-issue mounts in her the last few times but she STILL breaks them. Of course, the owner's manual says not to do more than 70mph in 1st gear and I have been known to break that rule. :blush:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

44. Is speeding in low gear the cause of that?

[HopeHoops]

56. No, shifting into second at 75 while still accelerating is what breaks them.

Too much torque.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

73. Thanks for the info!

:toast:

[lutefisk]

88. "The back seat is also well suited for other activities."

Bumper sticker: "If the Galaxie's rock'n, don't come knock'n"

Would that be classy, or what?

:hi:

[RebelOne]

5. Yes, that's mine also. Any year. I love Jaguars, especially the XKE n/t

[Blue_Tires]

6. Ferrari F430 Scuderia

[Blue_Tires]

70. scratch that...i want to chance my answer to the Audi R8 5.2 FSI

i want nothing to do with FIAT

[GoddessOfGuinness]

76. LOL

:toast:

[DS1]

8. 911 Turbo

[Richardo]

9. '58 Bulgemobile

[Bunny]

22. You'd look good behind the wheel of that baby!

:thumbsup:

[Richardo]

24. Plenty of room on that bench seat!

:D:thumbsup:

:hi:

[Bunny]

25. Oh yeah - I would look damn fine riding along!

:hi:

[Richardo]

26. Yes!

:fistbump:

[Bunny]

27. That smilie!

:rofl:

[Richardo]

28. .

;-)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

45. Nice fins!

[Bucky]

10. If emission aren't a problem, I'd ride a horse everywhere.

As long as it's fantasy, I also get to do Roy Rogers style running mount-ups.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

130. I've always wanted to ride...

One of these days...

[guitar man]

11. '70 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

Wickedest street car ever :evilgrin:

[LynzM]

18. Dude...

Want. :wow:

[guitar man]

30. Ain't she sweet?

I had a '70 with a 383 and later put a 440 in it. It was dark green. But I have always wanted the Hemi in that "Plum Crazy" color. ;)

[LynzM]

33. Very sweet...

I love purple, and I love cars like that. Don't know a damned thing about them, 'cept they're beautiful, and I'm guessing a hell of a lot of fun to drive!

[davsand]

31. You think like I do!

I was fully prepared to come in here and tout the Hemi 'Cuda, but you got here ahead of me.



I figured I'd offer up an alternative, The 1968 GTO:






Laura

[guitar man]

38. Now you're talking

I wouldn't mind that at all ;)

[MrCoffee]

123. You stole mine, give it back!

drool

[davsand]

136. Gotta love 'Da Goat!

I couldn't afford the gas to run one now, but I sure do miss the muscle cars. I'm scared we'll never see any more like them--let alone even anything close to them in performance. That makes me sad.



Laura

[GoddessOfGuinness]

43. What are those wires going into the grillwork?

[guitar man]

61. those are cables

that attach the hood retainer pins to the car, to keep form losing them

[GoddessOfGuinness]

90. I thought for a moment that they were the electrical cords for the

front seat dildos. :evilgrin:

I have no clue what hood retainer pins are. Do they keep the hood from flying off or somesuch?

[3.14158675309]

12. Then give me the ultimate off-road vehicle: The H1

[mwooldri]

117. But you'll need a rescue vehicle from time to time.

I propose this:

Pros: it'll fit along those narrow trails better, and saves gas (yes I know fuel economy wasn't in the OP).

[bluedigger]

125. That's sweet!

I'd like a LWB or maybe the new Unlimited 4 door. Want! Yours?

[mwooldri]

128. Nope, pics from Wikipedia...

but I want too!

My vehicle isn't too bad: I have a Jeep Liberty. Though I want to buy a few things from Rocky Road Outfitters and make my Liberty look more like theirs: http://www.rocky-road.com/ourkj.html

[bluedigger]

132. That's a pretty good looking Liberty!

My SIL has one and likes it. I'm between Jeeps right now, and not liking it!:crazy:

[flvegan]

13. Pagani Zonda F Roadster.

[Jamastiene]

17. Drool

I would want the dual exhaust with the 2 breathers in the hood too, but this is the color I would want. Tell me that ain't sexy as sexy can be. The ones with the tuned dual exhaust are sexy sounding too. Sweet! :drool:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

47. Love those!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

19. If I could afford it, I'd buy one tomorrow

[GoddessOfGuinness]

48. I know it's off-road and all, but

that move has got to be hell on the suspension! :rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

51. Yeah, the most use the 4WD would get by me would be during snow storms

I just thought that pic was cool. I love them, though. I'd get a silver one.

[Rabrrrrrr]

20. Only one vehicle that is proper and appropriate for Rabrrrrrr

[Rabrrrrrr]

21. Although this also would be good

[Rabrrrrrr]

23. But, of course, I'd give it all up to have the ultimate

I mean, my God, look at the legroom for the driver's seat!

[DS1]

34. Of course, that window looks like a giant browneye

[GoddessOfGuinness]

49. This one, definitely!

It's you! :rofl:

[JVS]

102. What. With your taste for Lillet, I figured a Lagonda was the only way to go.

[TommyO]

137. Supertrain! The Love Boat on wheels

Or was it Fantasy Island on wheels?

[sammythecat]

29. I'll take one of those any day.

I love that classic roadster look. That's a beauty for sure.

[Rob H.]

36. One of these:

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T



My dad had a '70 Challenger R/T and it's the only car he ever truly loved.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

50. That's what crashed into my friend's Rambler when I was riding in the suicide seat.

She was turning left onto my street, and miscalculated how fast the Challenger was going...and he was going too fast. My head hit the windshield and the side window, and her car was totaled. The Challenger took a hefty chunk out of a 50 year old oak tree after it hit us.

Scary moment.

[Rambis]

37. 1963 Citroen convertible or 1959 Jaguar MKII

Or Morse's car 1959 MKII Jaguar

[GoddessOfGuinness]

52. Citroens are cool...

I just love the Jags...

[JVS]

103. Ooohhhh DS. Very sharp

[AlCzervik]

39. 1985 Porsche 911 and a 928.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Here's a 928

Spiffy. I wonder if it comes with the ocean?

[mentalsolstice]

40. I'm driving my dream car already

My MINI Cooper!

[AlCzervik]

41. the mini cooper s might be my next car.

i'm still deciding on if german cars are still something i want to deal with after the bad experience i'm having with my vw which i'm getting rid of before the warranty is up.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

53. They're cute!

[mwooldri]

82. The new Minis are very nice but I do prefer the original.

If you've seen the original Italian Job... now that was a test for those vehicles. Oh, and Mr. Bean had one too - a yellow one.

[krispos42]

42. I used to really like the looks of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird S/C

Although I'm fond of my current car, 2005 Impreza sport wagon. If it had a better radio and Subaru's 3.0L H6 engine I'd be happer, though :-)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

46. Nice!

Reminds me of this guy:

[LanternWaste]

55. 1939 Ford Deluxe Sedan

1939 Ford Deluxe Sedan. Something about those pre-war American made cars just fuels my exhaust. :P

[dana_b]

58. pretty close to my choice!!

see next post down

[LanternWaste]

67. ZZ Top for you...

ZZ Top for you, Sir Paul for me (I got turned onto his car in his movie, Give my Regards to Broadstreet).

Pop culture has given us a taste for the classics... :P

[GoddessOfGuinness]

80. It's a beauty!

:thumbsup:

[dana_b]

57. I think I was exposed to too many ZZTop videos as a teenager

but i love this car



or a '69 Camaro would do the job. :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

93. Love it!

:thumbsup:

[hobbit709]

59. I want this

It's got it all. It's a pickup and a Rolls. 1969 Silver Shadow.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

94. That is wild...

My sister had an El Camino for awhile...reminds me of that.

[Initech]

60. '71 Dodge Challenger

[cloudbase]

62. Alfa Romeo Spider Giulietta.

It would look soooooo good next to the Guzzis in the garage.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

81. That's my 2nd choice.

Beautiful car!

[old mark]

63. Fiat 124 Spider convertible, the 5 speed with the Weber 2 barrel carb.

I had a blue one - had it up to a little over 135 on the highway before I got scared and backed off - still had about 1 1/2" of pedal left...
Great little car.

mark

[JonLP24]

64. 1967 Shelby Cobra

ORIGINAL!

[seemunkee]

65. Caterham Super 7

Always wanted a Lotus Seven but the Caterham has the same look with a HUGE performance boost.

[flvegan]

72. EXCELLENT choice. You may also want to take a peek

at the Ariel Atom. Really just a matter of taste at that point, I think.

[seemunkee]

85. Beautiful, think I'll stick with the Caterham though

I dig the frame and exposed design but the 7 is something I have lusted after for decades.
Of course I could be like my boss and get one of each. He has 40 cars 30 of which are Ferraris.

[triguy46]

69. Pretty dang close to my dream car,

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but if not that I'll just keep this one

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[Lucian]

79. One that goes extremely fast.

I don't care what it would be. If it is street legal and goes very, very fast, I want it.

[fNord]

83. The greatest car ever made...........

Just kidding. Really, I'd still take a Tessla.


http://www.teslamotors.com/

[GoddessOfGuinness]

92. The Tesla looks like an alien

Very cool!

[WinkyDink]

84. As it has been for 45 years, and will forever be: The Jaguar X-KE---->

[GoddessOfGuinness]

95. Nice color, too!

I love Jags...

[Richardo]

86. The Hannibal 8

"Push the button, Max!"

[GoddessOfGuinness]

96. Not the Leslie Special?

[jakefrep]

87. Mercedes S-Class

You can even get a hybrid version now.

[Patiod]

89. '66 Corvette convertible

I dated a guy who found the one that he went to his prom in. His friend had wrecked it years later, and the guy bought it from him and restored it.

We'd drive around the beach in it, and when I got back to work in the city later, people would say "was that you I saw this weekend at the beach, riding around in the convertible?" Yes, yes it was.

My male roommates mocked me, saying I was dating him just for the car, but I wasn't shallow - he was also rich and good-looking (hey, I was 20 - what do you expect?)

They were the first ones outside to oooh and aah over it when he came by to pick me up, though.....

[GoddessOfGuinness]

97. My brother had a friend who built a Corvette

I was so impressed.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

100. My big sister had a '67 Sting Ray 427 ragtop.

Silver with a black ragtop. Gorgeous car.

She would pick me up after school (high school) in it.
The other kids would stare and wonder why that nerdy girl who wore glasses was getting into that FINE automobile.

She took out the block and shaved the heads, with her boyfriends and our Dad. That's how she met boys -- working on cars. It was a 427 with 390 horses and she increased the HP to 410.

Before that she had a '66 silver GTO.

[Patiod]

121. Sweet!

A Silver Stingray - It does elicit the "ooohs" and "aahhs"

My best friend in HS carted us everywhere in her blue '68 Mustang, which wasn't that hot a car when we were in HS ('76 - '78). She knew she had something on her hands, though, in the 80's when strangers kept offering to buy it - tollbooth collectors, gas station and parking attendents, everywhere she went. Made me sad when she sold it.

[DinahMoeHum]

91. Volvo P1800. . .or Kharmann Ghia. . .

preferably with a ragtop.

[Mojo_electro]

98. I'd have to go with....

...this car I saw parked out on Atlantic Ave in Delray....

If I am not mistaken, it is a V-12 exotic sports car made by Audi... with shape similar to a new-ish Lamborghini but with smoother lines.... I'm not 100% sure what it was, but it was pretty nasty....

edit: Tesla roadster with the body style by Lotus is bad ass,too... I would love one of those.. with such a linear power curve because of the electric motor, it must be sick to drive...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

109. Welcome to DU!

Nice t have your thoughts! :hi:

[Mojo_electro]

119. thanks!

:fistbump:

[bluedigger]

99. I'd have to go with a sure chick magnet!

1959 Citroen Truckette...




Or perhaps the '69 Camaro RS/SS...


Decisions, decisions...:shrug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

108. Love the Citroen!

Fun on wheels!

[bluedigger]

126. It's available!

I found it on Craigslist New Orleans a couple weeks ago. You can probably still get it, GoG! Not too spendy, if I recollect correctly.:)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

127. If I had the money, I'd seriously think about it.

But things being what they are...

[Rob H.]

139. We had an Iranian knockoff of the Truckette

when we lived in Iran. It had smooth sides with side windows, a smooth hood, and it was bright yellow, but otherwise it looked a lot like the Citroen. It was a tin can with wheels, though--no way would that thing have met U.S. safety requirements.

[JVS]

101. Pre-war Lincoln Continental with the V-12

[GoddessOfGuinness]

106. Classy....

Nice grillwork!

[JVS]

110. Yeah. The post-war models just look gaudy to me

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[GoddessOfGuinness]

113. You're right...

That's over the top.

[rockymountaindem]

104. The Kliment Voroshilov II

It might not be the fastest thing on the road, but it's good on safety and I guarantee you nobody would cut me off.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

107. NJCher would have liked one of those today.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5773485

[BrotherBuzz]

111. 1941 Chevrolet: AH Special DeLuxe business coupe

Battleship grey.

[Zavulon]

112. Fuel economy and emissions are not an issue to me.

I have a 1969 Camaro along with my "current" car, and if I ever get the money needed for it I'll be buying an SUV.

With all due respect to Obama, whom I have supported fervently and will continue to support, I will not sacrifice the safety of myself or my loved ones by driving an environmentally-friendly tin can. I'd rather walk than drive a Prius.

My dream car right now: whatever large vehicle has the best safety record.

[Broken_Hero]

114. Airwolf....

its got guns, and missiles, plus Ernest Borgnine.....

[Inchworm]

115. 1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon

or a '57 Nomad

:D

[carlyhippy]

116. OK, I will be the cool one racing down the highway

Then when I get home, I will drive this one to the grocery store.....

[DarkTirade]

118. Whatever gets me from point A to point B easily, smoothly, and requires the least maintanance.

I'm easy to please. :)

[PJPhreak]

120. Jus This...

[tigereye]

122. yes, yes! Those new Jags bite big time.

That one is great, or the sports cars Inspector Morse used to drive on Mystery. I love all those 60s- era British sports cars!

[Moondog]

124. Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4

Sex on four wheels.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

129. Cute! Here's one in black and blue...

[csziggy]

131. My whole family got a chance for each of us to get our dream cars once

We sort of came into some money and we each went out and bought the car we most wanted. This was in 1977 and I don't remember the exact models of some of the cars but here you go:

My Dad bought a 1977 Buick Century. Every four or five years since, he has replaced his current one with a new Buick Century.
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Mom Bought a new off the lot 1976 Cadillac Sedan deVille, previous year model that the dealer had not sold so she got a really good deal on it. She still has that same car. It has about 50,000 miles on it now.


My oldest sister bought a 1977 Porsche 924. She kept it until she had her first kid.


My second oldest sister bought a used diesel Mercedes. That lasted until the first servicing/tune up, which cost nearly as much as she paid for the car. She sold it and got something cheaper to maintain.


I bought a new 1977 GMC Suburban 2500. Big Brownie was a work horse and I drove that truck into the ground. The odometer showed nearly 250,000 miles on it when the block on the 454 cracked, but it had broken twice during the life of the truck so I think it actually was around 300,000 miles that truck gave me. It died in 1994 and I still miss that truck, even though I now have a 1999 Suburban that should last me as long.


My little sister went out and bought a 1978 Pontiac Firebird - without the decal. I never understood why she deliberately ordered it that way. The decal was part of the coolness of the Firebird. That was another car that got dumped when she started her family.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

135. My brother nd sister each had Firebirds at the same time...

I can't remember what years they were, but they were both used when they bought them.

For some reason they had this stupid feud over it, and didn't speak to each other for a couple of years. I guess it was like wearing the same dress to the prom or something. They're both thugs...go figure. :rofl:

[Lasher]

133. M1 Abrams tank

I said get the fuck out of my way, yeaaaahhhh!!!



Fuel economy and emissions are not an issue, right?

[cherish44]

134. A Jetsons car of course!

You people and your earthbound cars would just have to eat my dust or fumes...whatever :)

[snooper2]

138. Everything else in this thread is junk compared to this

:)


Liebherr T 282B