The "I just drove a..." Thread.

[RobPorsche]

Ok, every once in a while I come across rare and random opportunities to drive expensive and/or fun cars. Didn't have a place to post it, and I figured I'm probably not the only one with these privileges, so I thought I'd start this thread.

What did you drive? How'd you come about doing so? Would you ever buy one?

So, to begin. Today I was golfing with the Honda/Hyundai team. My boss's wife showed up from Vancouver, and she had brought her boss's Lexus SC430 down with her. I politely asked for the keys, after which I proceded to drop the top and fly out of the parking lot and straight onto the backroads. What a neat experience! The only downside about the thing is that it doesn't come with a 6speed manual, and only an auto. Drives nicely, but imo a car of this class is solely a status symbol. Unlike a 911, it can't really be had a lot of fun in. Manual makes all the difference. I'd buy one...for my grandpa or wife.

[cmcpokey]

good idea for a thread...

i drove a Murano this weekend. Didn't disapoint, but didnt really impress either.

[ruim20]

My last decent drive...

TestDrive: Lotus Elise 111R

[jorismo]

Nice to see this thread. And a coincidence too. Got a ride in our neighbours new second-handed Renault Avantime 2.0 16v yesterday. I didn't drive it myself, but the car feels huge. Everything is based on creating space but still the car gives a classy feeling. It was a 'pretty' nice car.

[pimento]

I just drove a '96 Volvo 850R manual down and up the freeway. Damn far away clients...

Someone had to mention their own car...

[clutch-monkey]

i just drove a mini into a shipping container. woot extra storage space

[Vaigra]

The most recent car would be the Audi RS4 Cabriolet. I've also driven a few other cars in the past too, including a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ-360 and a Porsche 996 911 C4S.

[Turbo.Jenkens]

Got to drive a 69 stingray L46 (the hottest small block that year 350hp 380ft lbs.) It belongs to a female friends dad. After a he realized I new more about the car than him he offered the keys. Took the T-tops off and cruised the back roads. I hate to say it but I was a little disappointed. For starters it was a 3 speed automatic. The steering felt dangerously loose. Even if the steering was up to par I don't think my chest is hairy enough to find the limits. Nice car for cruising though.

[Smokescreen]

An '87 Fiero. Taught myself how to drive manual, it was quite fun. I know it's a Fiero, but it's light, mid engined and rear drive and a blast to drive considering I've never driven a car with any of those characteristics. Bad mix though for someone as inexperienced as me I about put it in a ditch multiple times dropping it.

[dydzi]

i drove C2 VTR sebastien loeb edition the other day. that lil' car is sensational - loads of powahh under the hood in such a car makes it crazy. you feel you need more speed - you can't drive it slowly. it can reach nearly 200 km/h and joining it with the rally sound of engine/exhaust it makes other people look very surprised

[baddabang]

My Job>Yours.

[VtecMini]

Drove a brand new Mazda RX8 231 at the weekend. Really, really impressive. I genuinely have no idea what's not to like about that noise that it makes.

The gearbox is an absolute wonder. Really, really nice. Given the amount of stirring you're doing to keep it in the good bit, it's probably just as well.

Only real downside was that as an enthusiast, I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty about redlining a car that only has 20 miles on the clock. But since it wasn't my car, I got through it with my conscience intact!

[jediali]

Originally Posted by baddabang

My Job>Yours.

grey hair at 20!

[The_Canuck]

Oh I wanna drive the Zamboni...

[Waugh-terfall]

My drives:

Some 1950's Ferguson tra'or
1998 Mercedes CLK320 Elegance Automatic
1999 Audi A6 Saloon 1.8T
1993 Mazda 323 LXi 1.3i
2000 Peugeot 206 LX 1.1

one of the coolest things was the 2003 Aprilia RX50, sooooo fun.