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Post by Ben on Jan 23, 2021 15:23:45 GMT
What cars would be a part of your dream garage if only considering cars you've actually driven?
Given what I do obviously I have a bit of an unfair advantage perhaps, but of all the cars I've driven, these are what I would pick
Weekend fun
Alpine A110
Mazda MX-5
Daily driver
Kia Stinger
VW Golf GTI
Just for laughs
BMW M2
Mercedes CLA 45 AMG
Six cars should be enough for me I reckon...
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Post by johnc on Jan 23, 2021 15:57:33 GMT
Weekend fun
Caterham 620R or maybe a 420 to keep me alive
Boxster GTS 4.0
Daily driver
Porsche 911S Targa (I like the wind in the hair but not keen on the 911 convertible)
M3 Touring when it comes and if I can afford this lot, I can afford to give it a facelift.
Just for laughs
BMW M2 CS with a roll cage
Toyota Yaris GR
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 23, 2021 16:23:34 GMT
If only considering cars I have driven...
Weekend Fun
1928 Sunbeam 16
1934 Riley Kestrel 14/6
Daily Driver
Mercedes E350 estate
MINI Cooper Clubman
Just for Laughs
Morgan 4/4 Sport
Jaguar XKR
Edit: Just remembered (how could I forget?) I did forget the best car I have ever driven. Add a Rolls-Royce Phantom to the weekend list.
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Post by Andy C on Jan 23, 2021 20:22:20 GMT
Weekend fun
Lotus Exige
Daily driver
Base boxster pdk
Just for laughs
Caterham roadsport 140
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 23, 2021 21:35:54 GMT
From what I've driven,
Weekend fun:
Fiesta Ecoboost
Daily Driver:
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI DSG
Just for laughs:
Lamborghini Gallardo
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Post by PetrolEd on Jan 23, 2021 21:54:08 GMT
Based on what I’ve driven
Weekend fun
991.1 GT3 RS
997 GT2 Manthey M600
Daily driver
Range Rover
Panamera hybrid
Just for fun
Impreza P1 and then do a restomod on it
Dino 246 GTS
2.7 RS
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 23, 2021 22:01:53 GMT
If only considering cars I have driven...
Weekend Fun
BMW Z1
Fiat 500 (the classic one)
Lotus Elise
Daily Driver
Range Rover Velar
MINI Cooper
Audi RS4
Just for Laughs
Maserati GranCabrio Sport
Ferrari 456
BMW 1M
If not restricted to only being cars I've actually driven, then the list would look different.
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Post by Andy C on Jan 23, 2021 22:12:06 GMT
I did it on what I’d driven . If we’re going with anything then mine would be something like
Weekend fun
Alpine a110
Daily driver
E63s estate
Just for laughs
Caterham but one of the mental ones
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 23, 2021 23:49:41 GMT
I don’t drive every day, my weekends are full of children and I have no time for driving fun. So my list based on cars I’ve driven:
Crushing European long journeys: W124 300E
Thrashing the engine to the redline: CRX 1.6i-16
Cruising the city looking cool with all the windows down: 500SEC
Driving alone at night because the roads are empty: 991.2 GT3
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 24, 2021 18:07:55 GMT
Based on what I've driven:
Everyday
BMW M3 (E46)
BMW M3 (E90)
Porsche Cayman S (987.1)
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
Toyota GR Yaris
Occasionally
Porsche Cayman GT4 (981)
Lotus Exige Sport 350 (I would actually buy a 410 over a 350).
I'd probably also want to include something like an F-Pace SVR in a vaguely realistic dream garage, but I've never driven a bonkers SUV.
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Post by michael on Jan 24, 2021 19:56:19 GMT
Everyday
Land Rover Discovery 4 in black
Weekend fun
Land Rover Discovery 4 in silver with LR Experience Graphics
Just for laughs
Land Rover Discovery 4 in blue
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Post by garry on Jan 24, 2021 20:35:28 GMT
Taking three dogs to the beach or transporting triathlon kit: vw transporter Kombi
No hassle every day car: Audi Q7
Making me feel good about life : California t or boxster gts
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Post by PetrolEd on Jan 24, 2021 21:29:53 GMT
I did it on what I’d driven . If we’re going with anything then mine would be something like Weekend fun Alpine a110 Daily driver E63s estate Just for laughs Caterham but one of the mental ones I didn’t realise you’ve driven an A110, what did you think cause I’ve got a mad hankering for one |
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 24, 2021 21:49:47 GMT
Every day:
My Subaru Legacy was hard to beat and I do adore my Defender, despite it being an instrument of torture.
Isuzu DMax.
Discovery 4
Range Rover Sport
Volvo 850 T5
Weekend Fun:
TVR Chimaera
Mazda MX-5
Just for laughs:
F355
F430
Lamborghini Murcialago.
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 24, 2021 22:01:09 GMT
I did it on what I’d driven . If we’re going with anything then mine would be something like Weekend fun Alpine a110 Daily driver E63s estate Just for laughs Caterham but one of the mental ones I didn’t realise you’ve driven an A110, what did you think cause I’ve got a mad hankering for one Ed - that's Andy's list with the cars he hasn't driven. His list of those he has driven is further up the thread  |
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Post by Tim on Jan 25, 2021 9:49:53 GMT
Every day
E39 M5, 430d, Subaru WRX STi (5 door hatch version, assuming I'm not paying for fuel or maintenance!)
Weekend fun
Nissan 370Z, MG Maestro 2.0 EFi, Fiat Punto HGT.
Just for laughs
Nissan GT-R
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Post by Blarno on Jan 25, 2021 11:30:24 GMT
I've only driven 1 of my dream cars, a Diablo SV, and I would not want to own one.
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Post by alf on Jan 25, 2021 11:59:48 GMT
Right, on what I've driven:
Daily Drivers:
XFR: Sorry, boring in that I've had them as daily drivers for 6 years but near perfect for me...
E90 M3: I want to experience more of that high revving V8
Porsche Cayman: I've only driven cooking versions but they are superb all rounders, comfortable enough to drive all day but destroys a B road without also your back
Weekend fun:
Ferrari F430 cabrio: but give me a manual not the slow automated version please, I like good autos but this is not one!
Porsche 911 964 era: Old school dynamics and feels so different to modern cars
Jaguar F Type S coupe: Because: well, just look at it!!!
Just for fun/trackdays:
Caterham superlight R: close between this and a Vtec powered Atom but the Caterham is so much more adjustable and talkative
JP spec "LM" sports car: It was wet when I drove it but it was still in a different league to anything I've driven on track before, and I preferred its feel to the single seater. Amazing - in my dream garage I'd keep at that playboy's track in Spain and visit it regularly!!!
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Post by Martin on Jan 25, 2021 12:19:57 GMT
This thread has made me think I need to drive more cars but the odd holiday hire car aside I only test drive cars I’m seriously considering so the list isn’t long and very predictable:
Daily Drivers
- RR Autobiography (or M760 with less kids to move about, not driven one but the 750 was close enough)
- Golf R (be interested to try the A45 but suspect the ride will be too harsh)
Weekend
- Porsche Boxster
- Mustang V8 Convertible
Just for fun
- Caterham
- Palmersport single seater (and a trailer)
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Post by Ben on Jan 25, 2021 14:32:47 GMT
Interesting choices all. GR Yaris seems to be a favourite among a couple. I imagine it must be quite something.
And I guess it's probably because of my station in life, but I could not really imagine myself enjoying an SUV/off-roader. Porsche Macan seems to be the closest I've come to having fun in one, but nearly all of the rest left me cold. If I needed to have one, I'll get one that's reasonably-sized yet packed with features. The new Kia Sorento comes to mind.
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 25, 2021 14:36:47 GMT
I had the choice of the following (being the cars I remember driving):
Alfa Romeo 147, 156, 156 GTA, 166, Brera 3.2, classic Spider, Giulietta, Mito
Alpina B3
Aston Martin DB7
Audi A1, A3 (gens 1-3), S3 (gens 1-3), RS3 (both gens), A4, B7 RS4 Avant, S5 V6T, S5 V8, SQ5 Plus, A6 Allroad, C5 RS6, A7, S8
BMW 118d, 120d, 130i, 135i, M135i, 1M, 320d, 323i, 330d, 335i, E92 M3, 435i, 440i, E34 520i, E60 M5, 635CSi, 840Ci, Z1, Z4, X5
Chevrolet Corsa, Astra (Brazil)
Citroen C1, C4, DS4
Daihatsu Terios
Fiat 500 (1965), 500 (current), 500X, 500L, Panda, Punto, Grande Punto, Tipo, 124 Spider
Ford Fiesta, Focus, Focus estate, Mondeo estate, Kuga, C-Max
Ferrari 355, 360, 456
Honda Civic
Jaguar S-Type, F-Type, Mk2 3.8
Jeep Renegade
Lada Samara
Lancia Ypsilon, Kappa, Thesis
Land Rover RR Classic, RR P38, Velar (D180, P300)
Lotus Elise
Maserati 4200, GranCabrio Sport
Mazda MX-5 (gen 3), MX-5 (gen 4)
Mercedes A45, GLA, C350, C63, CLK63, E500, W140 500SEL, R129 SL500, R230 SL500
MG BGT
MINI Cooper D, Countryman Cooper S
Nissan Qashqai
Morgan 4/4
Peugeot 208, 306, 307, 308, 405
Porsche 996, Macan S
Proton Aeroback
Renault Clio, Clio ST, Megane, Megane ST, Scenic, Captur
Rover Metro, 114, 115, 25, 620ti , 820ti
Saab 9000CS
Seat Ibiza, Leon
Smart fortwo, forfour
Toyota Yaris
Vauxhall Nova, Corsa, Astra, Cavalier, Carlton, Omega, Senator, Crossland
Volkswagen Polo 2, Golf 1-6, Passat, Scirocco GTII, Scirocco TFSi
Volvo 940 Estate, V40
Adding cars I've been a passenger in:
Alpina B5 Touring
Audi R8
Austin Montego
BMW 2002tii, 7-series
Bugatti EB110SS
Jaguar E-Type
Lamborghini Aventador
Lancia Beta HPE
Land Rover Evoque, RR Sport, Discovery 2, Defender
Lexus NX
Lotus Elise
Mercedes E-class, S-class, V-class , ML, SLK230, 300SL Gullwing
MINI British Open (original)
Peugeot 205, 305, 406, 508
Porsche Macan Turbo, Cayenne
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, Corniche
Toyota Prius
TVR Sagaris
Volvo 240 Turbo
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 25, 2021 14:40:34 GMT
You missed being in the Gorilla.....
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 25, 2021 14:42:30 GMT
You missed being in the Gorilla..... Unforgivable! Duly corrected! |
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Post by Martin on Jan 25, 2021 14:43:11 GMT
Based on what I've driven: EverydayBMW M3 (E46) BMW M3 (E90) Porsche Cayman S (987.1) Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Toyota GR Yaris OccasionallyPorsche Cayman GT4 (981) Lotus Exige Sport 350 (I would actually buy a 410 over a 350). I'd probably also want to include something like an F-Pace SVR in a vaguely realistic dream garage, but I've never driven a bonkers SUV. I didn’t think you’d tried the Yaris yet.....how was it and what colour have you ordered? |
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Post by michael on Jan 25, 2021 14:50:26 GMT
I had the choice of the following (being the cars I remember driving): I simply cannot believe that you have forgotten the Renault Symbol. Everything you've had since has been downhill. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 25, 2021 16:36:44 GMT
Nemo! How could I?!
He was a little fish-faced trooper.
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Post by chipbutty on Jan 25, 2021 19:06:05 GMT
I wouldn’t want a fleet of cars and I am not sure I could be bothered with old stuff in the main (they never drive like they did when they were new).
So – of all the cars I have driven, I would have an F-Type SVR Coupe for daily and weekend use.
I wouldn’t need a track car, as I would probably be doing a UK race series of some description (can’t tell you what – I haven’t driven any yet).
There might be space for something special – but seeing as I haven’t driven a Countach QV, I can’t have that as a stable mate to the SVR.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 19:23:34 GMT
I drove a Diablo once but it was not special and I would not buy one if I won the lottery. I hated the limited vision and the fact that it is easy to lose fast moving hatchbacks and SUV's with the poor vision to the rear and sides.
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 25, 2021 20:18:53 GMT
Based on what I've driven: EverydayBMW M3 (E46) BMW M3 (E90) Porsche Cayman S (987.1) Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Toyota GR Yaris OccasionallyPorsche Cayman GT4 (981) Lotus Exige Sport 350 (I would actually buy a 410 over a 350). I'd probably also want to include something like an F-Pace SVR in a vaguely realistic dream garage, but I've never driven a bonkers SUV. I didn’t think you’d tried the Yaris yet.....how was it and what colour have you ordered? Drove it for about half an hour on 19th December. Signed an order form for a black one with the Circuit Pack on 19th December. Expected to arrive in either August or September. Plenty of things to dislike about the car on first acquaintance, but loads of things to love. The more I drove it, the more I liked it. It will be an excellent contrast to what I have, and a bundle of fun. Wet trackdays and B-road blasts - here I come! |
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 25, 2021 20:38:50 GMT
I am seriously considering sending it to Litchfield for some light fettling once I've run it for a while in its standard guise. I'll post up a new thread in due course  |
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