@btcgandalf asked this on X and I don't have a good answer. I love cars as machines but I don't have aspirations around them beyond their utility. Still, I respect the aspiration and enjoy watching Jay Leno's garage.
Forced to answer though, I want a maximally safe, minimal, all-purpose, off-road capable, mini utility van. I haven't done any research around them because I don't need another desire, but I suspect I could find something like that out there if I spent enough time looking. Aesthetically, I'd prefer it look like a VW bus, but those are extremely unsafe.
I had Mercedes and BMWs in the past. They are really nice, fun to drive and make you feel important for a week or at least like you are keeping up with the Joneses (especially in business) but cars are such a waste of money. Mostly my wife would drive them anyways because I always either needed to or preferred to drive my work van. I would really only take the car occasionally when I had meetings or if I was visiting customers. A few months before I sold my business, we were having problems with the transmission on our BMW X3 and I didn't want to pay thousands to fix it so I sold it as is to a mechanic I know and we bought a used Nissan Rogue which we have been using ever since. It was my wife's idea to buy the Rogue instead of another "luxury" brand.
If I had no concern for setting money ablaze on a car and regretting not directing that fiat to bitcoin I would probably buy a Porsche Cayenne. Has to be an SUV because my dream is not to drive around by myself in some super car but to drive in style with my family.
Woo another van guy!
I spec'd out a RR Cullinan for fun a few weeks ago. I'm a very binary person. If I'm going luxury, I want to go all the way.
The first van we had for our business was such a piece of junk but for some reason I still liked it. It was so useful for transporting stuff. We eventually bought newer, nicer ones with the company decals on the side and all the bells and whistles but I have so many fond and not so fond memories of grinding in that first piece of junk, rusted van.
Rolls? SN must be working on another funding round. Haha
Vans are true all purpose vehicles. We have a Toyota minivan I bought used a few years ago. All the seats come out and with seats we can haul two families in it. I've hauled full 8'x4' lumber in it, we've moved homes using it exclusively. We mostly use its cabin for storage now though lol.
Honda NSX Type-R NA1 https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/blog/post/spotted-honda-nsx-type-r https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/media/magefan_blog/70009002272013071800100lead-min-min.jpg
NSX was def my dream car in my younger years
Nice looking car
BMW M3 E46. The design is just beautiful, I feel it's standing the test of time wonderfully.
https://m.stacker.news/40772
Beautiful car!
Give me an old school Land Rover Defender (not the poser reboot for suburban moms that exist today)
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/vdp.action?listingId=365078276&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d151&sourceContext=google&cgfv=0.25&cgfr=4&cgfab=Q&ax8324=503&px8324=p2&dnetworktype=r&cgfdate=2024721&cgfloc=en&pg8324=pmx&type=&kw=&matchtype=&ad=&placement=&device=m&devicemodel=&adposition=&cp=20489805974&adg=&fi=&tid=&lc=9021516&lm=&tgt=&aceid=&cgsp=sp435337&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4_K0BhBsEiwAfVVZ_5n6gIRwbWhNgkeyFV7pJvU5qvWtw57tXFM9QGtW_ea8dWxPduUUtxoC8w0QAvD_BwE&pid=mini_vdp_main_title#listing=365078276
good choice
I’d love a decent VW van with 4 wheel drive and plenty of seats. Something like this. 🤩 https://m.stacker.news/40838
Those are THE BEST. Actually the model 3 is the best.. These new arent so offroad as the T3, the brick.. From all cars i had, my van is the one i miss..
I've owned several different cars. Here is my take:
Indeed, maybe the perfect driving machine.. I used to own a 530d..
16 cars lol
Basically every car I had!
But note: 3 of the above were company cars, and 2 were hand-me-downs that my parents gave to me because they didn't need (and then I handed down to other family members), and 1 (Ford Mustang) was a gift from my dad, and 1 was my wifes car that she owned before we were married (Saturn).
EDIT: By the way, my current car is the 20 year old Honda Civic! Keep stackin....
I remember in 2003 my friend asked my mechanic, Is Saturn a good car?
Mechanic: NO
It truly wasn't. It was "Government Motors" type of vehicle.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV
It's a long story.
My dream car is the Bentley Mulsanne!
https://m.stacker.news/40822
Toyota Hilux -99
fiat 500 1969 ðŸ¤
https://m.stacker.news/40771
Great year. Seems like we were in a good position to design beautiful things.
How do you feel about the modern ones?
I'm into the look of new cars, but I'm not really a car person. I've got a beater from 2001 that does the trick. Cars are just a money pit, you know? I'd rather save up for other stuff and live a little more comfortably.
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I'm a fan of the standard model as well. It reminds me of Mr. Bean's car.
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Those are beautiful. Recent ones arent as dangerous as the old models. The old ones with rear engine where worst.. Mercedes V/Class is good, the new Transporters (eurovans) are also good. Not sure if you can find those in US though..
From all the cars i had, the vw van was my favorite..
https://m.stacker.news/41219 https://m.stacker.news/41220 https://m.stacker.news/41221
I love these things.
Me too. Shame they dont build this anymore. That one was from 1984 or 85... beds for 4, small kitchen.. But the best was the mechanics.. 2 diff locks and a central decoupler.. Syncro - The van that would break where others wont reach
a bone-stock USDM DC2 Acura Integra Type-R in championship white w/ extremely low (sub-10k miles) with EVERY single piece from the bolts to the engine UNTOUCHED and OEM
https://robbreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/acura-integra-r.jpg?w=1000
and I'm also going to need an early 90's Milano Red NSX with the same low-milage and stock details as above...
https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/2024/04/NSX%20Honda%20Senna-17.%20Credit%20-%20Robert%20McFagan%20and%20Auto%20Trader.jpg
https://m.stacker.news/40981
My truck. It goes everywhere and it has perhaps the most dependable engine ever made.
A nice car would stress me out. I'm all about function and my lifestyle requires a go everywhere kind of vehicle.
Agreed. Nice things stress me out too. They demand you keep them nice.
I have only ever purchased one brand new nice vehicle. And I put a big ding on the front immediately. Felt horrible. Not for me. I am kind of rough on my things.
Nice setup
is that what? a toyota?
It's a 99 Lexus lx470. Basically a Toyota land cruiser though.
a buffed toyota then :) hard as nails.. I drove some toyotas in the desert. they are hard as nails.
Yeah. This thing is ridiculous. We also have a 2007 4runner with 475k miles. Bullet proof.
i would not mind to own one 4runner.
It's my favorite overall vehicle. Compact enough that it is easy to drive. Goes anywhere. Comfortable enough. Lots of parts available. Very reliable. Great vehicle for most applications. Way better gas mileage than my land cruiser. That one stays on the property mostly. It's my work truck. The 4runner goes everywhere including long road trips.
McLaren F1 LM - a childhood dream (although, let's be honest, a "regular" F1 would probably be good enough...) 🤠https://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/16/34/1024x576/hd-aspect-1472141190-f1lm-front.jpg An old school Mustang would be a little bit more realistic place to start though... 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429: https://robbreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/boss42902.jpg
Guess Aston Martin DBS V8.
But I also still miss my old 5th gen 2.2L Honda Prelude.
911 GT3 RS
https://m.stacker.news/40820
Porshe Boxter without a doubt!!
https://m.stacker.news/40811
this, if you enjoy driving, that’s all you need…
https://m.stacker.news/40844
âš¡âš¡âš¡ For the kid!!
https://m.stacker.news/40803
Lambo suv
fancy
Kudos
https://m.stacker.news/40793
The Opel Insignia 2024 1.5T Elegance costs ج.م including VAT. The 1.5T Elegance model comes equipped with airbags, theft alarm, Brake Assist (BA), Collision Detector, front seat armrest, map reading lights, Multi-Information Display, Rear LCD screens, headlight range control device, chrome door handles, chrome exhaust pipes, dual exhaust, CD player, distance and fuel computer average speed, high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), and radio. This German sedan is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine generating 165 horsepower and 250 Newton-meters of torque.
Nice, we call those Buicks in America. Opel is a nicer name though.
Enjoy
I’d love a topless driver’s car… Mazda Miata, Porsches Boxter or something like that.
Oh man, you have so many options!! Depending oon your budget, you should go with the ford, dodge or mercedes van. That way you could camp inside your van if you arent outdoors type of person! I also like Jay Leno, which is your favorite episode? I liked his Ford Galaxie one, it has a lot of his personal history. Fun to watch. https://youtu.be/V-BL7G5m98M?si=v13t1ZL4ihTVUAln
My dream car https://m.stacker.news/40802
What is it?
I think it’s a Ferrari? The horse logo
Definitely. I just don't know the model
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I think Toyota and Honda have the most reliable engines. They are also very good value for money. Royce, Bugati, Mercedes, Audi, BMW or other expensive cars are for show off only, at least here in India.
Day 1 Posting one Indian Car a dayDay 1 Posting one Indian Car a day
Tata NexonTata Nexon
https://m.stacker.news/42452
Today? these two
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