Which is Your Favorite Car ever and why?

[DieterCabral]

This is a very simple question… which is your favorite and why. You can pick only one (I know its not easy but think hard) which is the one car that makes you smile and wander off into heaven.
:cool:


Mine is the Maserati 3200 GT spider.

[MrVette83]

Mine is(as you may very well be able to see) the Chevrolet Corvette. I love it simply b/c it can hang with or beat many cars much more expensive than it. It all started in 3rd grade when I saw my first Vette(a 68-69 Triple brown vert) and the passion has been undying ever since.

[byronleehk]

BMW M5!

Family size sedan with luxery, sits four yet can blow you away in no time!

[Sweeney921]

McLaren F1 LM. gorgeous, outstanding performance, rarity, and everyday usability.
0-60mph: 2.9 seconds
0-100mph: 6 seconds
top speed: 230 mph

unbelievable car!

[johnnynumfiv]

1970 LS-6 SS chevelle
1) 454 ci engine
2)475+ hp
3) good looks
4)it's the definition of muscle car

[bk4uyeah]

2003 fiat multipla

hands down

noooo questions asked

[Shiftty]

360 Modena

-The Standard of Farrari

[Sweeney921]

2003 fiat multipla

hands down

noooo questions asked
you must be kidding........ :confused:

nice choice, johnnynumfiv

[shaht]

Im just crazy for an aston martin vanquish :rolleyes:

[Ferrari Tifosi]

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, absolutely beautiful. I've never had the pleasure to actually see one in real life, but I still love it. 3 liter V12 engine producing roughly 300 hp. Beautiful styling, Rarity (only 39 ever produced), and tons of racing heritege (It won Ferrari the World Sportscar Championship three years in a row: 1962, 63, and 64). :)

[baddabang]

69 cammaro ss. my father used to own one untill some dude form cali, offered him a stupid amount of cash for it. :rolleyes:

-and the diablo, becuase its the devil, no it is really ;)

[kko]

1967 C.O.P.O. corvette

1) 427ci v8
2)beutiful styling
3)its a vette!

p.s. great choice mr vette!
but wich is ur favorite gen? c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6!?!!?

[AutoMotivated]

'Nothing can compare with the 928' -

brave words, aren't they :)

1). Style - compare the rear of 2000+ model Porsche's and see where they get their inspiration from.

2). Design - RWD car with 53% front and 47% rear (front engine)

3). Engine - the sweetest sounding, highest revving V8 of the 80's

4). Handling - an 'S' model, manual 928, is one of the most predictable, exciting things you can drive. From dohnuts, drags and drifting to just plain fast touring.

5). Speed - 255kmh..... without hesitation..... in leather

6). Comfort - Leather.... with airconditioning, electric seats, sunroof

7). Construction - Aluminium panels, steel roof & frame for rigidity

8). Speed & Comfort - There was never a 2+2 car so luxurious with so much speed
:cool:

[AutoMotivated]

1970 LS-6 SS chevelle
1) 454 ci engine
2)475+ hp
3) good looks
4)it's the definition of muscle car

Great choice -
but what about the Daytona?

:)

[taz_rocks_miami]

You really got me in a bind, choose just one :eek: I'm gonna have to sleep on this one.

Taz.

[GTR Dreamer]

now your probaly gonna think im weird if i chose any thing other than a GTR but ive kinda changed since i signed up.
Nissan 200sx S15 for me.......great looks............good handling........easilly tuneable...........bliss :D

[Matra et Alpine]

'Nothing can compare with the 928' -

brave words, aren't they :)

and foolish :)

Alpine A610 - 1 second faster to 60, 10mph faster top speed.

but .... ( so maybe not so foolish :) ) .... no luggage space when 4 up !!!
[ another fine example of French cock-up on a great concept :) ]

[cuntukimushroom]

Mercedes SLR McLaren

thats final funky wind break f1 aerodynamics all the stuff i wanted

[NoOne]

This is difficult to choose just 1 car - so I won't :)

Price is no object category
Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Price is BIG object
Acura RSX Type S

Aesthetically pleasing in a Classical sense
1969 Dodge Charger (hemi-powered please) R/T SE / 1959 Cadillac convertible

Aesthetically pleasing in a modern sense
Koenigsegg CCR

Overall if I had to just choose 1 I would go with the M-B SL55 AMG, a great combination of performance, luxury and curb appeal. IMHO.

[mechanixfetch]

Jaguar XJ13
looks
speed
rarity

[johnnynumfiv]

Great choice -
but what about the Daytona?

:)

Two totally different cars, and plus, the daytona was somewhat modified.

[AutoMotivated]

Two totally different cars, and plus, the daytona was somewhat modified.

Why are they TOTALLY different???

:confused:

[AutoMotivated]

and foolish :)

Alpine A610 - 1 second faster to 60, 10mph faster top speed.

but .... ( so maybe not so foolish :) ) .... no luggage space when 4 up !!!
[ another fine example of French cock-up on a great concept :) ]

Stupid French conigit

:)

[Fleet 500]

Picking only one...

The factory-built Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine ('66-'76 preferred).

[Fleet 500]

Aesthetically pleasing in a Classical sense
1969 Dodge Charger (hemi-powered please) R/T SE / 1959 Cadillac convertible


Hey, that's my runner-up choice! '69 Dodge Charger R/T, but I'd be happy with either the Hemi or 440.
And, the '59 Cadillac (Eldorado Biarritz) Convertible is not far behind.

[AutoMotivated]

Hey, that's my runner-up choice! '69 Dodge Charger R/T, but I'd be happy with either the Hemi or 440.
And, the '59 Cadillac (Eldorado Biarritz) Convertible is not far behind.

Geez you guys have got good taste -

aarrrrrgghhhhhhhh

:)

[taz_rocks_miami]

Ok, I've slept on it and still can't choose just one so I'll pick by continents:

Europe: Ferrari 575

North America: Shelby Cobra 427

Asia: Mitsubishi Evo III

Australia: Holden Monaro (Pontiac GTO in the USA)

Taz.

[DieterCabral]

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, absolutely beautiful. I've never had the pleasure to actually see one in real life, but I still love it. 3 liter V12 engine producing roughly 300 hp. Beautiful styling, Rarity (only 39 ever produced), and tons of racing heritege (It won Ferrari the World Sportscar Championship three years in a row: 1962, 63, and 64). :)


Now that's what I call a car... fantastic choice.!!! ;)

[andy.muc]

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale!

Just check out the pictures!

[doylede]

Mine is(as you may very well be able to see) the Chevrolet Corvette. I love it simply b/c it can hang with or beat many cars much more expensive than it. It all started in 3rd grade when I saw my first Vette(a 68-69 Triple brown vert) and the passion has been undying ever since.

Mine is also the Corvette. I'm older and drove a 63 split window. Now my daily driver is a 2000 C5 Coupe. 0-60 in 4.8 and smooth as silk in traffic. Had it at 165 and can take 90 degree corners at 70+.

The C6 is available this fall. 0-60 in 4.1 for about the same price and less weight.

Wait for the C6 Z06 in 2005. 500 HP/500 pounds torque with a curb weight of 2800.

The BEST SPORTS CAR DEAL IN THE WORLD!

[Matra et Alpine]

Had it at 165 and can take 90 degree corners at 70+.
welcome, I like the early 'vettes. Any pics to share on UCP ??

BUT, to say 90 degrees means nothing. The road might be 6 lanes wide and the turn 1/2 mile long. Radius is usually the metric used. But even it's a 'falsity' as it doesn't take into account weight transfer before and after a corner and the impact it has on the subsequent stability.

[Karrmann]

The Toyota Prius because it is a nice car and it might just save our fuel economy. :)

[Fleet 500]

Geez you guys have got good taste -

aarrrrrgghhhhhhhh

:)

Thanks... I think. :confused:

[johnnynumfiv]

Why are they TOTALLY different???

:confused:

The car manufacturer, the nose, the wing, the engine, the ls-6 was pure muscle, the daytona was a modified car made so they could race it for nascar.

[DJ S]

;) Without question my top choice. Especially in Argento Nurbergring (Silver) with Nero (black) hide with silver stitching, MMMMMMMMMMMMM :p

[F1_Master]

The McLaren F1 GTR. I love the body style and am disappointed to know that 600HP+ beast had been brought down to 500HP to compete in the JGTC. Anyways, I think this is the greatest GTR car ever made. I've seen the famous #42, and #43 Fina McLarens a few years back in '97 at Laguna Seca. Watching them race and seeing the drivers was great, but I've always been in love with this GTR car forever. And I'm talking about "longtail Version". You know, the '97 version.

Anyway, Top 3 Fav. GTRs, or cars in other words.
McLaren F1 GTR '97 "Longtail Version"
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
Porsche 911 GTR' 97 version, not the EVO type.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

I am going to be an Utter freak and say the Original Renault Espace is my favourite car ever.

Sharing the honour of First MPV to market (With the Mitsubishi Nimbus/Space Star and Dodge/Chrysler Voyager Mk 1) way back in 1984, it has set the precedent to which many family cars today are being built. Renault has always been a favourite car company of mine (even through their whole Euro Smart period of the late 80's) and the Espace is a reminder that they are clever folk, those french.

Plus i'd hate to be so unoriginal and say a sports car, because without cars like the Espace, where would you put all the stuff you needed to go out on a track day with? not in your Sports car, thats where......

[Matra et Alpine]

I am going to be an Utter freak and say the Original Renault Espace is my favourite car ever.

Sharing the honour of First MPV to market (With the Mitsubishi Nimbus/Space Star and Dodge/Chrysler Voyager Mk 1) way back in 1984,

The difference was the Espace was the first MPV designed from the ground up to be a vehicle with car-like handling. The others were modifications of commercial van chassis.


Espace is a reminder that they are clever folk, those french.
Renault's "smart" on the Espace was agreeing to market it for Matra.
Matra conceived the concept, built a couple of mules the first based around Peugeot engine and styling. Peugeot turned it down as something that wouldn't sell (!). Renault were then approached with a mule based around the Renault engine and said yes.
Until the latest Espace, they had all been monocoque chassis with bonded plastic panels and manufactured at Matra in Romarantin. Sadly, the factory is now closed, Matra design is part of Pinninfarina and latest Espace are so-so with average consumption and heavy handling :(

Plus i'd hate to be so unoriginal and say a sports car, because without cars like the Espace, where would you put all the stuff you needed to go out on a track day with? not in your Sports car, thats where......
Use my Espace to tow rally, race cars and horses :)

[Spastik_Roach]

Typical Fast And Beautiful Sorta Favourite Car

Definitly the BMW M3 GTR! Thrashed Porsches in many races, so the fools changed the rules so the M3 GTR couldn't race any more! In road trim, it has a slightly detuned version of the V8, but its still incredibly light weight and fast!

Other Sorta Favourite Car

Toyota Hilux, because everywhere round here you see them getting absolutely thrashed and still holding together like nothings happend! Incredibly reliable pieces of machinery, and the essential tool for any self respecting farmer! Plus, I think they look real grunty :D

[F1_Master]

Typical Fast And Beautiful Sorta Favourite Car

Definitly the BMW M3 GTR! Thrashed Porsches in many races, so the fools changed the rules so the M3 GTR couldn't race any more! In road trim, it has a slightly detuned version of the V8, but its still incredibly light weight and fast!

Other Sorta Favourite Car

Toyota Hilux, because everywhere round here you see them getting absolutely thrashed and still holding together like nothings happend! Incredibly reliable pieces of machinery, and the essential tool for any self respecting farmer! Plus, I think they look real grunty :D


Have you seen the road version of it?
The BMW M3 GTR Strasse.

[Spastik_Roach]

I sure have! And its fantastic!!

[CdocZ]

well, i bet not many would agree with me, but my favorite is the dodge viper srt-10, black. why? i love massive engines that can be upgraded past hell (an 8.3liter pushrod can pump out way more then 500 hp, as hennessey learned). also, that is a rather sexy body it has, especially the nice new curves on the side of the hood........

[Suka]

It was the Lambourghini Muircielago, but now its the Noble M14 because its British (kinda) and (aparently) thrashed the Ford GT on the Top Gear track.

[Slicks]

welcome, I like the early 'vettes. Any pics to share on UCP ??

BUT, to say 90 degrees means nothing. The road might be 6 lanes wide and the turn 1/2 mile long. Radius is usually the metric used. But even it's a 'falsity' as it doesn't take into account weight transfer before and after a corner and the impact it has on the subsequent stability.

True, he should have been more specific, but ill help out since he hasnt replyed yet. Unfortunetly the only Corvette i had a chance to fly around corners in was a 92 C4. We took a 90 degree turn at 50mph without having the tires squeel at all. This road was about as wide as the C4 is long, and the turn was truly 90 degrees.
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[Cotterik]

Everyone knows this, my favourite car is the Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR fq-340, the evil, angry, aggresive looks, the amazing track speed, the engine, the rally inspiration, the history, the high-tech fiddlies, whole car is just perfect, and it beats the Sti any day! The best thing to come out of Japan :p

[kko]

slicks do u live any where near st louis cause theres an o fallon road near me

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

It was the Lambourghini Muircielago, but now its the Noble M14 because its British (kinda) and (aparently) thrashed the Ford GT on the Top Gear track.

they had the m14 on the track already? what episode?

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

Everyone knows this, my favourite car is the Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR fq-340, the evil, angry, aggresive looks, the amazing track speed, the engine, the rally inspiration, the history, the high-tech fiddlies, whole car is just perfect, and it beats the Sti any day! The best thing to come out of Japan :p

tee hee me too
well now anyways
when the next one comes out im gonna forget all about the old one thats the way it is with these types of cars

but my fav all time car is def the ferrari 360 just cuz of the awesome looks and the fact it's a ferrari

should also mention the MR2 (2nd gen turbo) and Silvia S14/15, they'll always have a special place in my heart :D

[Rijoh]

My favourite car ever is the Ferrari F50!
It's the best looking car ever, the best sounding car ever, one of the best performing cars ever. It's easy to drive fast (for a supercar). And it stopped in front of me when I was just a little kid (I felled like God then :D ), and that made a huge impact on me :D

[Smokescreen]

Well, lets get the Daytona thing under control.

Charger Daytona:
Bulit by Dodge in '69

Chevelle
bulit by Chevy in '70

[Smokescreen]

A '69 ZL1 COPO Camaro. Wow. Factory rated at 430hp, but dynoed at 565!! Ran 11's out of the box and an all aluminum engine. Pure bliss.

[Suka]

they had the m14 on the track already? what episode?
Clarkson wont let them show that clip.

[Mustang]

Dam i seem to have missed this thread out completely, oh well i dont have 1 fvourite car so here are 2

Koenigsegg CCR in orange :)

Ford Focus WRC 2004 tarmac set up :)

http://www.autonews.com/files/2004geneva/koenigsegg/images/ccr2.jpg

http://rally.racing-live.com/photos/2004/allemagne/diapoa_011.jpg

[Suka]

Dam i seem to have missed this thread out completely, oh well i dont have 1 fvourite car so here are 2

Koenigsegg CCR in orange :)

Ford Focus WRC 2004 tarmac set up :)



That was your 3000th post

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

To be honest, I would looooooove to have all the Audi RS Avants, but as I'm only choosing one I'll take...... RS6!!!!!!!! It's beautiful, fast, you can take junk down the tip in it AND surprise the local pikey boy-racers in their Vauxhall Corsas! It makes the nicest noise, and the performance..... wow.... some road testers have experienced RS6's "limited to 155mph" at 190mph+....... gimme gimme gimme!!!!!. Thank Audi for creating an absolute beast.

[Slicks]

slicks do u live any where near st louis cause theres an o fallon road near me
haha, yeah, i live right off of OFallon.

[Fleet 500]

A '69 ZL1 COPO Camaro. Wow. Factory rated at 430hp, but dynoed at 565!! Ran 11's out of the box and an all aluminum engine. Pure bliss.

Good choice!
These actually had too much power for the average driver. Just look at the gas pedal and the rear tires would start spinning!
A COPO Nova (427), with a good driver and optimum gears and tires, was said to have done 0-60 mph. in under 4 seconds!

[Pagani Zonda]

If u ask me my favorite car then that would be the Ferrari Enzo, coz im crazy behind ferraris and ive never seen a more beautiful, elegent,and aerodynamic design.Moreover the 6.0l V12 churning 660 bhp is just amazing

[Tero]

My favourite is definetly BMW M5 you just gotta look it and you know why

[aNOBLEman]

If u ask me my favorite car then that would be the Ferrari Enzo, coz im crazy behind ferraris and ive never seen a more beautiful, elegent,and aerodynamic design.Moreover the 6.0l V12 churning 660 bhp is just amazing

Hmmm...I'd think, by your username, that you would love Pagani's. :rolleyes: My most favorite car would have to be the Noble M400 or the McLaren F1, but I'm a really big fan of anything that's very lightweight and an uncompromizing sports car. :D

[jagnut01]

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Jaguar XJ-13 as in my opinion it's the most beautiful car that jaguar has ever designed and I have had the privalage of seeing her, touching her and hearing her run, plus she was being driven by Norman Dewis at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2000... Sweeeeet!!!

[jagnut01]

the car I would most like to own is the Jaguar XJ-13 because it's the most beautifull car ever to be designed by Jaguar plus I have had the privalage of seeing her, touching her and hearing her run. Plus it was being driven by Norman Dewis at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2000... Damn what a beautiful car... Sweeeeet!!!! :D

[AndyP]

TVR Tuscan S. hand built. no fancy electronics just raw power. pig ugly. sh*t off a stick

[Cyco]

My favorite has to be the McLaren F1 in either the road or LM guise. The GTR (Longtail) never did it for me.

Of more modern cars I'd take the Koenigsegg CCR, the closest to the design ideals of Gordon Murray, only it needs a supercharger to beat the 10 year old car.

[charged]

Mine is also the Corvette. I'm older and drove a 63 split window. Now my daily driver is a 2000 C5 Coupe. 0-60 in 4.8 and smooth as silk in traffic. Had it at 165 and can take 90 degree corners at 70+.

The C6 is available this fall. 0-60 in 4.1 for about the same price and less weight.

Wait for the C6 Z06 in 2005. 500 HP/500 pounds torque with a curb weight of 2800.

The BEST SPORTS CAR DEAL IN THE WORLD! Not so sure wondering if GM in USA has problems with their LS1 in Australia we have had diabolical trouble with engine failures hope u have good warranties over their on drivelines

[Slicks]

Not so sure wondering if GM in USA has problems with their LS1 in Australia we have had diabolical trouble with engine failures hope u have good warranties over their on drivelines
Havent heard of any problems in either Australia or the US in the LS1. I often see some pretty high milage LS1 still being raced and no problems at all.

[charged]

Havent heard of any problems in either Australia or the US in the LS1. I often see some pretty high milage LS1 still being raced and no problems at all. Ours over here are the LS1 Gen 3 have a search about them on the net regarding the problems over here we must be getting all the duds over here then

[Slicks]

Ours over here are the LS1 Gen 3 have a search about them on the net regarding the problems over here we must be getting all the duds over here then
All LS1s are known as "gen 3 small blocks."
If what you say is true then you must be getting the duds...

[SlickHolden]

Not so sure wondering if GM in USA has problems with their LS1 in Australia we have had diabolical trouble with engine failures hope u have good warranties over their on drivelines
Burning oil :cool: that was more the early days no problems anymore :cool:

[SlickHolden]

My fav is the Holden VYII Calais 5.7lt LS1 235KW.
It's the top of the range in holden SWB Sedans it's the luxury model. Inside leather every electric you want plus more, Plenty of options the works, Outside its mean, It's got 17" Rims full body kit, FE1.5 Sports suspenion lowerd, It's a car that has the best of both worlds, Luxury inside sporty outside, And is a very good handling car with some good power, I just love it:D:D:D

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Like it, dude! I also like the HSV Maloo... how cool is that???

[charged]

the car I would most like to own is the Jaguar XJ-13 because it's the most beautifull car ever to be designed by Jaguar plus I have had the privalage of seeing her, touching her and hearing her run. Plus it was being driven by Norman Dewis at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2000... Damn what a beautiful car... Sweeeeet!!!! :DI have just seen my most beautiful car ever it would have to be the Aston DB9R :)

[jcp123]

as far as i know, th GenIII's have piston slap and oil consumption issues...

Anyway, my fav car is the Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood. Big, flashy yet classy, comfortable, has all the creature comforts you really need, and will probably tow an Airstream if I ever get around to buying and restoring one. Black paint, tuck + roll interior, Smithy's pipes, a gently massaged engine and a TH400 to back it up, and a CB radio and I'm set to see the USA.

If it has to be sporty, '69 Plymouth GT/X convertible. I'll take mine in 440/6-pack and 4-speed flavor, thank you.

[Fabio Ferrari]

Well my favourite would have to be Enzo Ferrari's Masterpeice the 1962 250 GTO. Styled by Bizzarrini it was an amazing car. It has a 3L V12 producing about 300bhp, which was also found in the 250 Testarossa. The top speed of the 250 GTO was 280kmh, which was very good at the time. The 250 GTO is the best Ferrari of all time, it won at Le Mans and it sure made Enzo Ferrari proud. To me it and the 288 GTO are the most beautiful Ferraris of all time. What a great car.

Forza Ferrari

[Blue Supra]

I think we all know what im going to say...
1998 Toyota Supra in Bright Yellow (ive gone off blue:() tuned by Top Secret and Spoon to crank out 1200 horses... yes it has been done:D

[SlickHolden]

Like it, dude! I also like the HSV Maloo... how cool is that???
I'll have one of them in my drive any day also :D:D

[Fleet 500]

Anyway, my fav car is the Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood. Big, flashy yet classy, comfortable, has all the creature comforts you really need, and will probably tow an Airstream if I ever get around to buying and restoring one. Black paint, tuck + roll interior, Smithy's pipes, a gently massaged engine and a TH400 to back it up, and a CB radio and I'm set to see the USA.


Hmmm... what year 60 Special? My favorites are the '66 to '76, but especially the '69/'70. (Like the one below, which is a '69.)

[jcp123]

You know, I love all Cads up to '74, but my fav is the '58 models. My first love was a '63 Series 62 Convertible (in fact that car is what got me into classic cars in the first place), and I have also been very partial to the '69/'70 models. Honestly, I'd take any of them. But here's a '58 Fleetwood:

[islero]

FERRARI F50!!!!!
Theres nothing, NOTHING like an F1 car for the road. That noise, those looks, that engine.......*faints*

[henk4]

Citroen DS, Miles ahead of everything else when launched, great comfort, still able to win the Monte ten years after it was launched. Antiquated engine is a sort of let down, but that not a nuisance on long cruises.

[QuattroMan]

CORRVETE FOR ME! i love this car for the money you can not go
wrong with this car...

[Lagonda]

Citroen DS, Miles ahead of everything else when launched, great comfort, still able to win the Monte ten years after it was launched. Antiquated engine is a sort of let down, but that not a nuisance on long cruises.

Damn I wanted to post this.

DS it is.

If I had to choose a newer best car ever it would be the Lotus Elise.

[RS6]

My favourite car ever is the Landrover Defender. Very good in the rough stuff and it manages it without all these fancy electronics although they are being introduced into more modern Defenders. The ultimate Defender: Big-Block Rover V8, all the off road mods fitted (Bullbars, snorkles etc) and a sports exhaust system to louden the V8 and it must be in 90 guise.

Audi RS models and Sport Quattro also spring to mind as do many British and German sportscars, along with vintage American cars (Duesenberg) and the odd Pagani Zonda here and there. :D

[sleekeywoowoo]

If I had to pick a car that was my favourite of all time, I'd have to be the Koenigsegg cc8, that car is pure beauty and performance,and to those of us in the north americas, its also quiet the exotic. :rolleyes: