The first car I want to buy is a Scion TC with a 5 speed manual! Modify a little so I can rip it on the tōge a little, then I want to get my absolute dream car, an FRS/BRZ!! Then later down the line I want to own a RHD JDM car, don’t know which one yet tho!
What about you guys?!
Also the picture is a display of 86s and BRZs in Maryland!
The pink one.
An imaginary version of the old Wrangler that gets good mpg. I loved driving my '93 Wrangler to anywhere but the gas station
Sorry to hear that homie! These gas prices are 🫠🫠
I’m going to pick mine up from the mechanic right now: A manual VW GTI
She’s only got a 2.0L but with a custom intake and exhaust she’s quick and fun but still functional.
Audi RS6 avant.
Family wagon that can also hunt supercars with a few mods.
Caterham 7 SV. Probably one of the lower trims
I had a bike engined (Honda fireblade) locost 7 that’s very similar. Trick with any 7 is to keep the weight as low as possible and the red line as high as you can. Still miss it now but the track days got expensive
Slow car fast rather than a fast car slow, its the way to have a good time
Lotus Elise in attention whore yellow
except I can actually fit in it. total dream.
Have you tried the Corolla XRS?! It has the same 2ZZGE engine from the lotus! Specifically look for the 05 or 06 models.
a Lotus is pure sex appeal and a Carolla is … well … a Carolla
8200 rpm redline 👀
Pretty stoked about Aptera.
As far as cars that are currently available go, maybe the Audi R8.
The R8 is so cool. Understated awesome.
From my youth: 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1
From my 20’s: I started autocrossing at age 19 with a 1985 Corolla GT-S. Which for those that know Toyotas, know that the Corolla GT-S was the North American version of the AE86. Which is ONE of the greatest platforms Toyota has made. It ended up being my favorite car that I’ve ever owned. Adjustable struts/shocks, sway bars that would look at home on a semi truck and Hoosier tires. Plus some minor mods on the engine, which was also used in the MR2 of that era (4A-GE). It was a ferocious little car and I won a lot of autocross events with it. I was even keeping up with some of the MR2’s, which at that time (late 80’s) were the greatest autocrossing cars on the track.
Now that I’m in my 50’s, having participated in multiple forms of auto sports, then left that for skydiving… My opinion about cars is this:
A “fast” car is just less slow that its competitors.
Given that I’ve been north of 225mph with NOTHING around me except for a parachute. Cars are booooooring.
The AE86, every teenager’s dream car to drift on the mountain pass 😂😂
Real shit tho, nice stuff! I haven’t even hit my 20s yet, i drive a 2006 rav4. So not too much fun but it starts up every day.
Pagani Huayra. Whoever thought of putting active aero flaps on the hood so the driver can see them is a GOD.
I became aware of Pagani somewhere in the middle of the Zonda development arc and loved it. When the Huarya came out, I wasn’t as enthralled by the rounder shape but I agreed, the thought of having those flaps and gorgeous steampunk [automatic] shifter was so enticing (not that I’ll ever afford one). Ironically, I now think the Huarya is a standard shape and the Utopia has some less-desirable curviness, but the application of steampunk styling to the returned manual shifter is enticing. I appreciate the sentiment of no longer chasing the absolute fastest lap times and instead working towards a driver’s vehicle that’s 99% as fast around a track. Horatio Pagani continues to keep his artistic flare attached to his namesakes.
I’m gleeful over Koenigsegg for similar reasons, but from an engineering perspective. Christian can ramble on about his tech development and deliver results much in the way non-technical people think “Tesla” does.
El Camino SS. I’m flexible on the year, I don’t mind the boxy look of the 80s models I just want that sweet ute style.
There was a very good condition one for sale near me a while back for $4,500, but it seemed too good to be true so I passed on inquiring about it. Plus I don’t really have the place to put it or the spare cash to spend, but once I get a place with a garage you bet your ass I’m buying one.
Eventually when I retire to Brazil or decide to just abandon the US I’ll get one of those Fiat Strada’s and put a better motor in it. There’s tons down there.
80s, 90s, and early 2000s cars peaked in styling! 😎
Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with a turbocharged VR6 engine swap.
Mine was an alfa romeo mito anniversary edition in milan grey.
Bought one but 6 months later the engine was done for.
My attainable dreamcar right now is a ID.buzz because I could take it anywhere and camp around. (But its overpriced).
Any JDM makes me soft, but can’t find modded or trashed ones where I am so they are not the way for me. I need a daily driver.
My all time dreamcar is the Lamborghini Siesto Elemento but is unobtainium.
Jaguar XJ220 in the OG silver or British Racing Green
Sheeesh 😮💨
If we’re dreaming, how about a TWR XJ220s ? Gorgeous.
[USA] To mirror your TC goal, I’d say my “buy it now” car was probably the Mercury Marauder. Simply speaking, a Mustang Cobra engine stuck into a Crown Vic pursuit. If you’re under 25 and/or non-American, you probably didn’t experience the Panther body being THE police car for a decade. However, I never bought one. I inherited a Lincoln LS and have had it over 10 years. An American take on the European look, less power, and superb handling make it lovable to me.
My version of your FeBReZeS dream is probably a Pontiac G8//Chevy Caprice pursuit/Chevy SS. Again, simply speaking, a corvette engine stuck in an Australian family sedan, but with decent handling. While less enticing this far past production, I’d throw Mercedes E55 or early E63 into this cohort.
Unobtainable dream: Anything from Pagani (engineered art) or Koenigsegg (artistic engineering). Jaguar XJ220 is in there as well.
Under, say, $200k USD currently? 99ish Viper GTS, obviously in blue with white stripes. The 2016 Viper is in there too as what I consider an acceptable homage to the original shape. I’ve also come around on the Gallardo. I just love the sound of a V10, especially one that’s odd-firing such as the Viper or half the Gallardos.
Honorable mentions: Jaguar F-type. While the V8 sounds amazing, I’d probably choose a V6 manual since the cars on this list are meant to maximize enjoyment, not necessarily practical or the fastest around a track. Powerful cars haven’t been as enticing since I picked up a few motorcycles. 1969 Mustang is easily my favorite year ever. 1967 Ford Galaxie has some excellent body lines IMO. Lotus Elise. Probably Amy Porsche 911, assuming the 2006 I drove was representative of the excellent driver dynamics present in all 911s.
Toyota 2000gt resto mod.
