New Cars: What Would You Drive??

[Mike C.]

Say you were in the market for a new car. With all the new cars out there, WWYD (What would you drive)?

Rules:
- $150k limit
- must be a new car
- why you like it
- you CAN'T take the money and buy a bunch of old cars, Chad :)

[DMCNY]

2011 Kia Optima

I like the styling.

[Dracula]

Say you were in the market for a new car. With all the new cars out there, WWYD (What would you drive)?

Rules:
- $150k limit
- must be a new car
- why you like it
- you CAN'T take the money and buy a bunch of old cars, Chad :)

Crud. Then I guess I'd have to go with the new Challenger; in SRT-8 form. I tried to order one, but they looked at me like I was nuts when I called them up and said I wanted it with manual windows, locks, and lights. So, can I use the rest of the money to remove these features and others I don't care for from the car?

For a daily driver, though, I'm at an impasse. I don't know of anything out there that I like and I'm going to have to buy a new car before winter.

[louielouie2000]

A red E-Class Cabriolet:

http://www.blogcdn.com/autos.aol.com/media/import/20100319_2011-eclass-cabriolet-rear_320mz.jpg

Definitely not the most engaging car to drive, but it's big & comfy and a convertible! I miss having a drop top. Most car critics have panned the design of the E-class cabrios, but I think the cars are extremely handsome.

[rddmc]

I took delivery of a new 2010 GMC Terrain SLT 2 last June and have driven it about 15,000 miles. I am very pleased with it and would definitely buy another. My only complaint was the wait, I ordered it March 17 and it arrived at the dealership June 17.

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[Delorean02378]

I've never been much of a Corvette fan but it would have to be the new ZR1

Why -
638 Hp
205 MPH
Just looks bad ass

[Tamir A.]

Audi R8 would make it in my garage. Fast, sexy looking, and reliable enough to be a daily driver. 8)

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[Dracula]

I also like the new Cadillac 2-door coupe. If it weren't so darn gadget-laden, I'd be in the market for one.

[sdg3205]

Nissan 370z Roadster.

[jackb]

Ariel Atom. Because it's the sickest car ever made. http://www.arielatom.com/
The Atom 3 has a $50,000 base price. I'd spend the remaining $100,000 from this fantasy on all the available options.
Stock it uses a 2 liter Honda motor, supercharger up to 300hp optional, along with carbon fiber and crazy track brakes.
Coming soon will be a limited production (25) V8 Atom. With over 500hp, that will have over 900hp/ton. I don't know how much that one will cost, but I want it anyway.
http://www.arielatom.com/images/gallery/lg/235I7617_Fmed_lg.jpg?phpMyAdmin=216c4b061c7ct4a845 3f8

[DCUK Martin]

Renault Twizy and Nissan GTR

[timothymoore]

id have to go with the 2011 mustang shelby GT 500.i love everything about those cars.

[yellowmxwheels23]

I would say either one of the new Mustang Boss 302's or a audi r8
I've owned several mustangs in my life with the most current being a 08 Shelby. I just love Mustangs.
As far as the R8 just look at it. Plus they are fun to drive.

[xbrules]

Here in Australia, Ford's Performance Division FPV have the the Supercharged GT Falcon

costs around $75,000 AUD so getting closer to $80,000 USD.

they are rated at 335KW/450HP from the 5 litre V8 Coyote engine with an Australian Developed Harrop Supercharger.
Here's the commercial for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4-FQVd4ws

Here's how they run stock on the Dyno and then with some basic computer tuning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-90rkQK2U

318 rear wheel KW=426 rear wheel horsepower staight off the dealer floor.

382 rear wheel KW=512 rear wheel horsepower with basic computer tuning.

not bad for a car you can get straight from an Aussie Ford Dealer.

Can you tell us aussies are muscle car mad? 8)

http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq180/xbrules/gt-moffatt.jpg


If i had to choose a new American car, it would be a Hurst Edition Challenger

[Dangermouse]

Funnily enough I was just in this exact scenario while looking for a new DD.

Except that I was buying used. And my budget was nowhere near $150k:D

Should Mike send me a check for $150k I would stump for a Masarati Quatroporte or a Porsche Panamera Turbo as they are both 4 seaters which I need right now and they are sexy

[OceanChevy]

The New Chevy Camaro

[Ryan]

I recently had to buy a new car, as my previous daily driver met its untimely demise in a four car pile up on I-20. Now if i had Mike's proposed budget, I would have purchased a Lotus Evora. Just because i think they look badass. But since I had no such budget, I purchased a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. It gets great gas mileage, is a lot of fun to drive, and believe it or not seats the twins in the back very comfortably.

[SoCalDMC12]

Mini's rock! (I've got one as well.)

If I had $150k, I'd go with a CTS-V Coupe, and probably have enough change to get the Evora!

[Lenny]

I know someone is going to yell at me for going over the price but, Base Price: $185,750

Maybe if I had cash I could get it for 150,000, cash talks and BS walks.

Mercedes SLS AMG, I love the doors.

[Mike C.]

Frozen Black limited edition BMW M3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/09-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/07-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/03-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/01-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/22-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/19-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/18-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/17-2011-bmw-m3-frozen-black-edition1.jpg


And, I really like the lines on this car, even though it's not a GT3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/michael_cole/5815476079_7a9ef651f5_b.jpg

[whocruiser]

I know someone is going to yell at me for going over the price but, Base Price: $185,750

Maybe if I had cash I could get it for 150,000, cash talks and BS walks.

Mercedes SLS AMG, I love the doors.

Yeah, what he said... :aniclap:

[Dracula]

I just don't get why people are a fan of that car, but, to each their own.

[Roman Legion]

I would go with a 2011 Land Rover Defender X-Tech Limited Edition, or a 2007 Shelby GT500.. Does a new DeLorean built from old parts count? lol

[Karin]

I would go with a 2011 Land Rover Defender X-Tech Limited Edition, or a 2007 Shelby GT500.. Does a new DeLorean built from old parts count? lol

I would ask if I could buy a new-old DeLorean, too, cuz that is what I would pay with my piles of money sitting in my wish bubble. If not, the remake of Bullitt's green Mustang.

[Roman Legion]

I would ask if I could buy a new-old DeLorean, too, cuz that is what I would pay with my piles of money sitting in my wish bubble. If not, the remake of Bullitt's green Mustang.

I am happy with my '06 Mustang GT.. But I am sure the Bullitt is nice..

It must be killing Lord_Vadus, because he has a mental list of Cadillacs that he wants.. :lol:

[Dracula]

Yeah, it is. I'd have a '55, '59, and my '70 perfectly finished. Though, my dream Cadillac is a '39 V16 4-door.

[Mike C.]

I would ask if I could buy a new-old DeLorean, too, cuz that is what I would pay with my piles of money sitting in my wish bubble. If not, the remake of Bullitt's green Mustang.

Sorry, no new-old built D's.

[Dracula]

Sorry, no new-old built D's.

After all, they're still 30-year-old cars and that'd be no different from me getting a vintage Cadillac that just had a complete frame-off restoration.

[Roman Legion]

Sorry, no new-old built D's.


Technically it was my idea..lol And I love working technicalities.. :P

[Karin]

Sorry, no new-old built D's.

:sad30:

[Lenny]

I just don't get why people are a fan of that car, but, to each their own.

Which car don't you like?

[Dracula]

Which car don't you like?

The new Mercedes Gullwing.

[deloreanman14]

Porsche 911 Turbo in Aqua Blue Metallic.

I priced one out at $147K and change.

[opethmike]

Audi R8 for the win. Stunningly good looking car.

[jmrydholm]

Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5
-I owned a Datsun Maxima from 1997-2000 and I loved it. It was my first car.
-My old car looked similar to a DeLorean and was silver. :)
-Nissan freaking rocks, 'nuff said. I have a warm fuzzy place in my heart for them.
-I would change the body from round to square if I could.
-It can hold my future chilluns' after I get married!

[DMC3165]

Well I would've said an Aston Martin DBS but that will never make the price cap, neither will a DB9. So I'll go with a used Vanatage. and speaking of which:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aston-Martin-Vantage-2010-Aston-Martin-Vantage-Demo-New-MSRP-144-305-White-/150618718845?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item231193427d#ht_9118wt_1002

Can anyone say "Shaken, not stirred"

[Jacko]

This Lotus Exige would do it for me ... and I'd have about $90,000 left over to buy Delorean parts! ... :rollin:

[Ozzie]

Outrageous, irrationally crazy dream car, won't happen in my lifetime:
Lambo Aventador

Realistically, our next car (probably/good chance):
Kia Optima (maybe even the Turbo version)
- or -
Kia Sportage SX (the Turbo version, which is actually currently faster than the sedan!)

[jmrydholm]

My other unrealistic, way fast, too expensive, dream car- Lamborghini Countach (the 70's one, not the '88 Anniversary model) lime green or a bright red!

Oh well, I can drive that on Gran Turismo 5.

[Karin]

Since I drive a Chrysler, I wouldn't mind getting the Crossfire, although looking at some models on google, I don't really like the one with the really weird headlights. I would go for the 2005. Also, the Escape had my slight interest when I was writing my final project report in college over two years ago about how to make the world a cleaner place. It's because of our collection of Explorers, too. I do like our '97.

[pezzonovante88]

Old thread but I wanted to answer:

NEW Car for $150k or under: either Jaguar XJ Supersport, Land Rover LR4, or BMW Alpina B7

[DMCVegas]

I'd probably head over to Local Motors and see if they couldn't finally put this little gem into production and build me one.

http://swipe.swipelife.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/michigan-concept-car.jpg

The Rally Fighter is nice, but I've always preferred shooting brakes. If Ford would just crank out an SHO Wagon I'd be set. Otherwise with the $150K limit I'd use that to buy a modern SHO, and would then send it in for custom coach building to remove the rear doors and install the wagon & hatch.

[Cory W]

Ford Flex. Titanium AWD w/EcoBoost. Ingot Silver Metallic.

[Kenny_Z]

A 2012 Camaro 2SS. I'd custom order a black with dark gray racing stripes, 6 speed manual, and 6.2L V8. Then I'd modify it with a supercharger and new exhaust.

[pezzonovante88]

Old thread but I wanted to answer:

NEW Car for $150k or under: either Jaguar XJ Supersport, Land Rover LR4, or BMW Alpina B7

Oh! Actually I'd have a new Kirkham Cobra 427 built. Brushed aluminum, as original as possible, but with a bored-out engine.

[opethmike]

I'm presently in the market for an Elise.

[eagle-co94]

My wife would say Supercharged Lotus Elise.

These are what I'd have to choose from:

Audi Q7 V12 Diesel... 740 lb·ft of torque!
http://files.vau-max.de/gallery_pictures/2008/10/8ca653b37e9e78b7960db2369b6ca265.jpg

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster
http://www.motorparks.co.uk/upload/big/5859990_LK61AUC_VANTAGE_S_ROADSTER_007.jpg

Mercedes G65
http://www.raaesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Through-Field-Soil-with-Mercedes-G65-AMG-suv.jpg

[PlutonimicX]

I'd like to get behind the wheel of one of the new Mini Cooper roadsters and the new Acura that is going to be used in the upcoming Avengers movie.

[SIMid]

Audi R8 for the win. Stunningly good looking car.

+1

R8 - V8
Drove one a few years ago. Awesome machine. You cruise down the road and it feels like a tight regular coupe, but when you plant the gas pedal into the carpet, wow! All I can say is, I want one now. :evilgrin:
http://i41.tinypic.com/20z5vk7.jpg

Ferrari 430 Spider
This was a disappointment. Sounds awesome, feel good too. Had huge expectations and it didn't meet them.
http://i43.tinypic.com/148dog9.jpg

M3
Another one that I had high hopes for. Still nice, but didn't excite me as much as I had expected. Maybe I didn't drive it hard enough to find out.
http://i41.tinypic.com/1zx9seo.jpg

Lamborghini Gallardo
Lastly, this I loved as well! That V10 sounded awesome and a great handler too. Mega thirsty when driven hard. A close call between the R8 and the Gallardo. R8 I could live with everyday. Gallardo might be a bit harder (like a Delorean). Would not hesitate to have one if money was no object.
http://i43.tinypic.com/jhx94z.jpg

[Farrar]

Simon, we need to get you a small tripod so that you can have both hands on the wheel when taking your own picture in the car ;-)

Farrar

[SIMid]

Simon, we need to get you a small tripod so that you can have both hands on the wheel when taking your own picture in the car ;-)

Farrar

*LOL* I didn't have a passenger to help me out. I tried to lure a few blonde birds along the way, but it must be my beard or something .... :hihi2:

[DeLorean]

For every day practicality, I like a wagon. The car I am seriously considering when I ditch the 2011 Subaru STI I currently have is a CTS-V Wagon.

If money were no object, I would go with the AMG E63 Wagon... but I'd rather not pay 2X the money for basically the same performance.

[SIMid]

What about an Audi RS4 Avant? Awesome machine!

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2007/08/medium_rs4b.jpg

[Ryan King]

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Kidding. :p

[SIMid]

7677



Kidding. :p

Lmao!

Careful, may end up on ebay!

[Dangermouse]

Simon, we need to get you a small tripod so that you can have both hands on the wheel when taking your own picture in the car ;-)

Farrar

I am more impressed that the dealerships didn't send along a "minder" to keep an eye on their cars.

[DeLorean]

What about an Audi RS4 Avant? Awesome machine!

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2007/08/medium_rs4b.jpg


I have a 91 audi 200 20v-T. It's no RS4, but it's a dang similar car, I try to avoid such similar duplications unless I find a really good deal.

[rundmc]

Nissan 370z or any 2 door current Aston Martin (yeah, right)

[SIMid]

I am more impressed that the dealerships didn't send along a "minder" to keep an eye on their cars.

It was a supercar drive day. It cost me $1600 for the whole day (not cheap) and got to drive the R8, Gallardo, Exige, 430 Spider, M3 and RS4. They had an Aston which some clown blew up the clutch a week before the drive. Was hanging to take that for a spin.

Started at 8am and finish around 6pm. Probably drove a total of 400+kms

I cringed paying that kind of money for nothing, but at the end of the day, I got to drive all of them (in anger at some point of the road trip) which was worth every penny. Would not be able to do this sort of thing again.

[DMCMW Dave]

It was a supercar drive day. It cost me $1600 for the whole day (not cheap) and got to drive the R8, Gallardo, Exige, 430 Spider, M3 and RS4. .

A lot cheaper than actually owning them, and you probably put more miles (KM) on them than many of the real owners do! Seems like most of these cars are bought and sit in someones personal museum forever.

[pezzonovante88]

Oh! Actually I'd have a new Kirkham Cobra 427 built. Brushed aluminum, as original as possible, but with a bored-out engine. Yeahhhhh....
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2823/223/32055111051_large.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.cardomain.com/2009/02/06/kirkham-beats-superformance-on-cardomain/&usg=__U-Xm2320fb-lz_faldyx_3T82Yo=&h=338&w=600&sz=85&hl=en&start=30&sig2=J09N97th7R8XHO2QVBtxCQ&zoom=1&tbnid=0f16rMzSkSj3qM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=135&ei=MJILT_TZFInu0gHsnNyIBg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dkirkham%2Bcobra%26start%3D21%26hl%3De n%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

http://c0020589.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/2009/11/LF2-500x375.jpg

[SIMid]

A lot cheaper than actually owning them, and you probably put more miles (KM) on them than many of the real owners do! Seems like most of these cars are bought and sit in someones personal museum forever.

You are right Dave! I remember the Gallardo had 130,000 KMs, probably the highest mileage Lamborghini in the world! :lol:

It was a priceless experience that I will cherish for a very long time. :)