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If you had Unlimited $$$ what car would you buy?
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Posted by: smc

I would buy a new Audi A8 L.

100k US. (Weekends I would still have to buy a Porshe 911 Turbo S)

Posted by: 91RS

2005 Lamborghini Murcielago
Fully restored blown 1990-1992 Camaro Z28
2005 Chrysler 300C.
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 turbo diesel with the Banks Power kit.
Maybe a Hummer H2 and maybe a restored 32 Ford Roadster.

Posted by: fijbert

McLaren F1
Merc SLR
350Z modified
Nismo R34
G35 Coupe
BMW 7.60
Lambo Diablo
Range Rover
Hummer H2
BMW M3
Lotus Elise
Caterham
and a Ferrari.. not sure which...

I'll have a car for every use

Posted by: rip

911 anyday okay unlimited $$$...the GT

Posted by: Infinite

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Mercedes sl74 renntech

Posted by: c^2

I have more modest aspirations...
I'd head out right now and go buy myself an E90 330i

Posted by: Gianpaolo_E46

black on black 760Li with tinted windows

Posted by: Skylinepilot

Unlimited Cash?

Every car, done.

Posted by: sammifan

BMW M3 (everyday car #1)
Nissan 350Z (everyday car #2)
Ferrari F430 (track car)
Lexus GX470 (winter car)
Mercedes SL600 or Mini Cooper S w/ John Cooper Works performance package (weekend car)

Posted by: smc

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One to add to my list: Audi S6 (for family trips)

Posted by: 91RS

Oh, I forgot I'd also buy a 1998 Mercedes S600 in black.

Posted by: JwY

subaru impreza 22b (japanese version, not uk)

Posted by: Infinite

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Originally Posted by rip

911 anyday okay unlimited $$$...the GT

Nice Sig, boyo!!!

Posted by: mawti

Are we doing this again so soon?
I know "car" singular but I can't resist. Here's my rubber stamp:

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Originally Posted by mawti

Daily Driver: Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Everyone has got to have a 911 of some sort. I'll take mine sans boost.

Office Car: Mercedes-Benz S600
Because you better be not let your boss see you if you're riding around in a Maybach 62.

Family/Grocery/Shopping Car: Audi RS6 Avant
Need lots of room and space, might as well make it AWD

GT car: Aston Martin DB9
Not too harsh and with just a big enough boot.

Off-road/Winter car: Landrover Discovery
Not as daft as a Porsche Cayenne, and much more practical

Sportscar: Porsche Boxster or Mercedes SLK
I'll just have to close my eyes and pick.

Trackday car: Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge Stradale
A Lotus Elise/Exige may be more fun or faster, but I'm just a sucker for Formula 1 inspired technology. And also, no man's garage is complete without at least one Ferrari.

Classic car: 1964 Aston Martin DB5
The name is Bon...

Hypercar: Pagani Zonda Roadster
Because...do you have one? I Didn't think so.

Collector Car: McLaren MP4/4
Would of said the '62 GTO but seriously, what could be cooler?

Posted by: 91RS

Why on earth would you want a Discovery rather than the LR3? The Discovery is a POS compared to the LR3. My aunt had a Discovery and she really liked the car, but she got rid of it because it was in the shop almost all the time. The LR3 is supposed to be much more reliable and has more power than the Discovery.

Posted by: [bisheadking]

911T or f430 spyder

Posted by: 7homas

i'd buy Ferrari's 2005 Formula 1 car

Posted by: mawti

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Originally Posted by 91RS

Why on earth would you want a Discovery rather than the LR3? The Discovery is a POS compared to the LR3. My aunt had a Discovery and she really liked the car, but she got rid of it because it was in the shop almost all the time. The LR3 is supposed to be much more reliable and has more power than the Discovery.

Why a Discovery? I don't know, I really just sort of randomly chose it when I made that list (not much of an off-roader bloke). I reckon it was also because one of my good mates has a Disco. And I think the new ones look really funky.

(And seeing Jeeza conquer a Scottish mountain on TG in one also really impressed the pants off of me.)

Posted by: Zeuser

Unlimited $$$ right?

Well, I'd also "buy" a chauffer and get this:

Posted by: mavericke

unlimited Money? Hum...
McLaren F1

Posted by: Koofteh

I don't think you should be critizing mawti's choices... you chose the 300C and Dodge Ram as cars you'd buy if you had unlimited money.

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Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

I don't think you should be critizing mawti's choices... you chose the 300C and Dodge Ram as cars you'd buy if you had unlimited money.

LR is American to buddy.

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by 91RS

LR is American to buddy.

with American money maybe. but it is built, engineered, and tested by British.

Posted by: Koofteh

Yeah, exactly. Let's face it, American cars are crap. End of story.

Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

Yeah, exactly. Let's face it, American cars are crap. End of story.

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Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by uhho

with American money maybe. but it is built, engineered, and tested by British.

So Car & Driver lied when they said the new LR3 was built completely under the blue oval?

Posted by: Koofteh

Why did you feel the need to post a billion of those icons? There's nothing funny about it buddy, American cars suck. What do they offer? The designs have historically been terrible, and have only improved slightly thanks to European involvement. They are slow, heavy and use ancient technology, which in turn gives the average American car a fuel economy of about 3 MPG. They don't handle well either, none of them.

So what are you arguing here? Car and Driver is written for the same rednecks who think buying a non-American car means you support Communism and/or terrorism.

The only reason I'd ever buy American would be if I wanted a cheap car... but you're really better off not doing that, since you'll get raped trying to get it fixed and keep it running.

So what is your argument?

is not an argument.

Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

Why did you feel the need to post a billion of those icons? There's nothing funny about it buddy, American cars suck. What do they offer? The designs have historically been terrible, and have only improved slightly thanks to European involvement. They are slow, heavy and use ancient technology, which in turn gives the average American car a fuel economy of about 3 MPG. They don't handle well either, none of them.

So which American cars get 3MPG? Historically been terrible? What the hell are you on? The only thing European involvement has done for American cars is give ricers more options of cars to **** up. If they are so slow and heavy, then why is it all the American cars that are making 4-6 seconds in the 1/4 mile? They handle terrible? Then why are there 05 Mustangs that are winning races where handling is crucial? http://www.allfordmustangs.com/artm...ticle_561.shtml

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So what are you arguing here? Car and Driver is written for the same rednecks who think buying a non-American car means you support Communism and/or terrorism.

Really? Then why do they review so many imports?

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The only reason I'd ever buy American would be if I wanted a cheap car... but you're really better off not doing that, since you'll get raped trying to get it fixed and keep it running.

So what is your argument?

is not an argument.

You would buy American cars if you wanted a cheap car? I thought that was like the main selling point of imports? Like I've said who knows how many times before, if you take care of your car like you should, no matter if it's import or domestic, it will last.

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by 91RS

So Car & Driver lied when they said the new LR3 was built completely under the blue oval?

Ford also has its European division. most European Ford are built and design in Europe. without more thorough clarifying, that Car & Driver comment is not very creditable. i think you should be more reasonable 91RS, you are taking some commet too personally.

and now Mr. Darling, i think you are just being too biased.

i think there are still plenty nice American cars.

Ford GT(40), Z06, Escort Cosworth just to name a few.
and besides, British cars had never been very reliable either.

Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by uhho

that Car & Driver comment is not very creditable.

So a quote from a CAR magazine is not creditable? What the heck is then?

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and now Mr. Darling, i think you are just being too biased.

That's what they all say. :rolleyes2

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by 91RS

So a quote from a CAR magazine is not creditable? What the heck is then?

That's what they all say. :rolleyes2

please read my comment clearly. Ford has it's European division headed by European. and their cars for European market are generally not considered as American cars. and on that basis, saying LR3 were designed and built by blue oval hardly explains LR3's relationship with American division of the blue oval.

either way, the new Disco is built and designed by British with Ford's money. that part i am sure about.

and please be more reasonable. i did not say Car and Driver not creditable. but rather, i say your quote from Car and Driver are way too brief to be creditable.

and for what it is worth, there ARE a lot of Car magazines that aren't very creditable. but generally, Car and Driver is a pretty reliable magazine.

Posted by: Koofteh

I feel bad for you 91RS... your patriotism and ignorance will rob you of experiencing a lot of nice cars. If you think 300C is the epitome of automobiles, then...

I think it's an obvious fact that American cars, by large, are all crap. Even if there's one or two that aren't, they didn't show up on your list. I'm out.

Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

I feel bad for you 91RS... your patriotism and ignorance will rob you of experiencing a lot of nice cars. If you think 300C is the epitome of automobiles, then...

I think it's an obvious fact that American cars, by large, are all crap. Even if there's one or two that aren't, they didn't show up on your list. I'm out.

But I feel worse for you and all your little import loving American hating buddies. Ya'll go around saying that because I have no problem with my Southern Heritage and because I prefer American cars that I'm ignorant and I hate imports. If you could read and interpret things rather than assume, you'd know that I do not think the 300C is the "epitome of automobiles" but rather I think it is a very nice car. All ya'll say is that "you're to general" and "you're ingorant" becuase you know you're full of ****. American cars are not anywhere near as bad as ya'll make them out to be, and (for the most part) they are plenty reliable if you take care of them properly, and you know it! Yeah, it's a well known fact that I am not a fan of vehicles with 4 cyl engines and Hondas. That DOES NOT IN ANY WAY mean I hate imports, so stop saying and acting like I do. There are a good number of import vehicles I wouldn't have a problem owning (the Toyota Avalon being one of them).

As you say, "I'm out."

Posted by: B0000rt

.. And again we go at it.

I don't see why he bothers.

Funny how carpoint says the following:
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/S...VIP&tab=2&sub=0

Final Assembly
Location Great Britain

Must be American.

Oh and because Holden is owned by GM the 2005 GTO is American too.

Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Man i would want A Cat CTS, and Mustang Fastback with the biggest Engine

Posted by: MoonMan2887

i would have to have :

BMW M3
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Lamborghini Gallardo
Mercerdes SL600 roadster
CHEVY SS Truck(whole 9 yards on it)
300C

and to many more to mention...

Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by B0000rt

Final Assembly
Location Great Britain

So what? My Camaro's final assembly was done in Canada, does that make my car Canadian now?

You never cease to amaze me with your posts.

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by 91RS

So what? My Camaro's final assembly was done in Canada, does that make my car Canadian now?

You never cease to amaze me with your posts.

please be reasonable. you are just beating a dead horse.

Land Rover Disco (or LR3 for the American) is designed and engeered by British, and is build in UK, by a British brand. if that isn't un-American enough for you, i really don't know what is.

Posted by: mawti

I'm always one for a healthy debate. But frankly, I'm not quite sure where this discussion is going. And this all started because of 91RS' ignorance of the simple fact that the LandRover LR3 is still called a Discovery elsewhere in the world? So stating that one is a "POS" compared to the other would really be quite an absurd comment to make.

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Originally Posted by 91RS

But I really didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so I pretended not to understand what he was actually trying to say. (Notice how I posted a huge picture of the rear of the new Discovery3? Can anyone guess why?). Also, after reading some of 91RS' posts as of late, he is really starting to earn my respect so for such a minor detail, I decided to let this one slide.

How this discussion turned into a big argument about American built cars etc., is a real mystery to me.

Cheers lads.

[And one more thing. I totally agree with 91RS; the new Discovery (aka LR3) is massive improvement over the previous one.]

Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by 91RS

So what? My Camaro's final assembly was done in Canada, does that make my car Canadian now?

You never cease to amaze me with your posts.

No, it shows as to which division was responsible for it's design and also production.

Does it make any sense for Ford's North American Division to engineer and design the vehicle in question, then have all the specs moulds and whatnot, shipped to Great Britan to be manufactured?

It's perfectly fine to say, for instance, the Nissan Titan, is an American truck, because it was designed, engineered, produced, and only sold in North America, even though the nameplate it's under is Japanese.

What Car and Driver ment to say was that this is the FIRST LAND ROVER PRODUCED WHILE THEY WERE OWNED BY FORD.

So you're telling YOU like to buy German cars? Because Chrysler's parent is German, and that the 300C is made and sold in North America, but still under a German parent company, which makes the 300C German?

Don't you realize where you're comments were flawed?

Posted by: nasauti

Koenigsegg CCR

The ultimate super car and the current holder of "Fastest Production Car in the World"

Posted by: fijbert

why did this turn into a flame war?
I like earthling cars

there.. it's settled

Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by fijbert

why did this turn into a flame war?
I like earthling cars

there.. it's settled

So you're telling me you'd never drive something made by a Martian?

If that's the case, you sure are missing out buddy

Posted by: microchip13

Mine:

Nissan 350z, It's my dream car, fully modify it, put a custom engine in it, everything custom, it is unlimited money right, and I'd figure out a way to go beyone Nitrous, and do Pure oxygen if I could.

BMW M3, I like the class of it.

Koenigsegg CCR, I'd get one of these in pitch black, tint the taillights and headlights black and the windows blacker than legally possible, and use it when I want to drive mysteriously.

2000 Celica GTS from Japan. They've got electronic climate control.

That's it. One of my eventual goals is to spend 27million on a 350z and make it as fast as possible.

And I don't even have my permit yet.

Posted by: Koofteh

I'm sorry, but people don't buy supercars to modify them.

Posted by: fijbert

350Z = supercar?????

Posted by: Koofteh

Koenigsegg CCR

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

I'm sorry, but people don't buy supercars to modify them.

of course you don't, buyers usually just specify the car to be built exactly to their spec.

Posted by: Skylinepilot

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

I'm sorry, but people don't buy supercars to modify them.

So you mean there is no such thing as a Stage 4 kit for an XJ220 like on GT4

Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot

So you mean there is no such thing as a Stage 4 kit for an XJ220 like on GT4

No Ruf does not exist either

Heh actually for some reason they're not considered a "tuner" company but rather one that makes so much modifications that the British say it's a new car or something along those lines.

Posted by: uhho

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Originally Posted by B0000rt

No Ruf does not exist either

Heh actually for some reason they're not considered a "tuner" company but rather one that makes so much modifications that the British say it's a new car or something along those lines.

RUF isn't a tuner. but it is rather a manufacture.

though their still looks like most Porsche, they built everything from ground up on they own using either their own parts or Porsche parts of their spec. in fact, they have their own set of VIN that's different from Porsche's. and they have their own warranty program as well as retail chain.

Posted by: Alfred_Neuman

my two dream cars.

m5 and escalade.

Posted by: plumers

Simply old school 1982-85 Mercedes Benz 300D, 19-20 inch Lowenhart, repaint black (Nighthawk Black Pearl, like my Accord), ditch the diesel (swap with Benz C240K), re-trim the interior with custom luxury leather works and there ya go!

Toyota 4-Runner as a daily cruzer and mod it very hard like the one in 'Pimp My Ride' show but I want it all black (not 2-tone). Imagine a truck with Satellite dish, web-camera, on board computer, and even television under the car

Posted by: Delta

With unlimited money I would like:
Ferrari F2005
BMW FW27

As a daily car, a BMW M5.

Posted by: mawti

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Originally Posted by Delta

With unlimited money I would like:
Ferrari F2005
BMW FW27

Even with unlimited funds, since they are obviously still in use, those machines are not for sale...yet. And I'm not even sure if Williams sells their recent cars. But you can however, now pick up a nice, slightly used F2002 or older.

(I realize this is only a hypothetical question. But we shouldn't extend it beyond the realm of possibility^^)

Posted by: Dblockboy914

i would buy an F1 car indy car ...and an F50 to be safe

Posted by: TheOne

An Aston AMv8 as a daily driver,

Porsche carrera GT as the "super car"

Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by Dblockboy914

i would buy an F1 car indy car ...and an F50 to be safe

Indy or Champ car?

Woah, just checked the Indy tracks and they've added two road courses to Indy, W T F!?

Hmm, F1, would you really want somethign with traction control?

Posted by: mawti

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Originally Posted by B0000rt

Indy or Champ car?

Woah, just checked the Indy tracks and they've added two road courses to Indy, W T F!?

Hmm, F1, would you really want somethign with traction control?

I knew IRL runs mostly ovals but if you didn't mention it, I wouldn't have bothered to really check. Nearly fell out of my chair laughing when I saw this.

www.indyracing.com/

And FYI, my F1 car doesn't have traction control.

Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by mawti

I knew IRL runs mostly ovals but if you didn't mention it, I wouldn't have bothered to really check. Nearly fell out of my chair laughing when I saw this.

www.indyracing.com/

And FYI, my F1 car doesn't have traction control.

Lol Indy was STRICTLY Ovals after the split with CART (being mainly road with some Ovals and some Super speedways)

There are quite a few CART guys now in the IRL.

I kinda like how CART's leveled the playing field but restricting the engine you can use, but that kinda takes away from the overall competitive nature of the sport (it really only boils down to who's the best driver in CART now)

Unlike F1 where it's who has the best driver, engine and chassis

And even moreso in ALMS, who has the best driver, engine, chassis, modular car design for fast transmission changes, etc