Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52654 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:28 pm Post subject:
I know from past experience we differ on this subject. You gravitate to the engineering end, and I get it.
But if I had serious money, I'd be buying the iconic cars of the past. Especially the gorgeous ones where design of the aesthetics was as integral as the parts.
I'd much rather own piece of automotive art and racing history like an original build GT40 or Porsche 908. And then there are things like the Ferrari California Spider as well. If I'm investing my lottery money, it's in genuine icons of automotive design that aren't being made any more.
A pimped out mobile home attached to a Peterbilt 359. I'd get in and just cruise across North America and visit as many different cities as I can before I die, never staying in one place for long. _________________ Lakers. Built different.
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 4330 Location: Meeting the man who met Andy Griffith.
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:52 pm Post subject:
The ferrari from ferris bueler and the get away jeep from the goonies.
ORV...bullet holes...bullet holes! _________________ "The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.", said Bret Hart regarding the Los Angeles Lakers.
The ferrari from ferris bueler and the get away jeep from the goonies.
ORV...bullet holes...bullet holes!
If you found the rich stuff when you were a kid, you would've used it to save your parents' homes and to care for Sloth. When you're an adult, your schemes for spending the rich stuff align with those of the bad guys. Having Sloth in the house suddenly isn't so great anymore. The bills for his psychological treatment come to be harsh. He's got a lot of mother issues, she dropped him as a baby and he's clearly disturbed by it. "BREAK!....FALL!..." _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL SEDALE TRIBUTE EDDIE DONX!
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 4330 Location: Meeting the man who met Andy Griffith.
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:05 am Post subject:
non-player zealot wrote:
Dladi Vidac wrote:
The ferrari from ferris bueler and the get away jeep from the goonies.
ORV...bullet holes...bullet holes!
If you found the rich stuff when you were a kid, you would've used it to save your parents' homes and to care for Sloth. When you're an adult, your schemes for spending the rich stuff align with those of the bad guys. Having Sloth in the house suddenly isn't so great anymore. The bills for his psychological treatment come to be harsh. He's got a lot of mother issues, she dropped him as a baby and he's clearly disturbed by it. "BREAK!....FALL!..."
MOMMM...you been BAAAAD
Have you ever read the paperback written by James Kahn? In the end, after adopting the big lug, Chunk and his fam, change his name to Jason "Sloth" Cohen.
Btw, have you ever had GodFather's Pizza? While visiting my buddy in Minnesota he made it a point to take me to one. I was on a diet at the time and I didn't even get to eat my weight in it like I normally would. My life has been (bleep) since. _________________ "The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.", said Bret Hart regarding the Los Angeles Lakers.
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:01 am Post subject:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I know from past experience we differ on this subject. You gravitate to the engineering end, and I get it.
But if I had serious money, I'd be buying the iconic cars of the past. Especially the gorgeous ones where design of the aesthetics was as integral as the parts.
I'd much rather own piece of automotive art and racing history like an original build GT40 or Porsche 908. And then there are things like the Ferrari California Spider as well. If I'm investing my lottery money, it's in genuine icons of automotive design that aren't being made any more.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE those cars. I just can't drive them the way I'd like to. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52654 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:07 am Post subject:
Mike@LG wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I know from past experience we differ on this subject. You gravitate to the engineering end, and I get it.
But if I had serious money, I'd be buying the iconic cars of the past. Especially the gorgeous ones where design of the aesthetics was as integral as the parts.
I'd much rather own piece of automotive art and racing history like an original build GT40 or Porsche 908. And then there are things like the Ferrari California Spider as well. If I'm investing my lottery money, it's in genuine icons of automotive design that aren't being made any more.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE those cars. I just can't drive them the way I'd like to.
1961 ferrari 250 gt California.
Porsche 911 turbo s.
Land Rover defender custom
Mercedes g63.
If I did win today, first car up is 991 GT3. I'll figure the rest later.
Not much time for track days currently. I sway towards daily drivers that still hold that driving experience for everyday roads and ones that I can take for a long haul. I.E. Vancouver to LA roadies. Grand touring.
Realistically, I'm still saving up for a Cayman gts. I'll be happy with that for my weekender. _________________ Music is my medicine
Last edited by Vancouver Fan on Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:29 am; edited 2 times in total
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:49 am Post subject:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
1961 ferrari 250 gt California.
Porsche 911 turbo s.
Land Rover defender custom
Mercedes g63.
If I did win today, first car up is 991 GT3. I'll figure the rest later.
Not much time for track days currently. I sway towards daily drivers that still hold that driving experience for everyday roads and ones that I can take for a long haul. I.E. Vancouver to LA roadies. Grand touring.
Realistically, I'm still saving up for a Cayman gts. I'll be happy with that for my weekender.
Is it weird that I'm perfectly fine with the suspension frequency of a GT3?
It's far better than what I had to deal with on an Mr2 Spyder on oem suspension with chassis bracing. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
1961 ferrari 250 gt California.
Porsche 911 turbo s.
Land Rover defender custom
Mercedes g63.
If I did win today, first car up is 991 GT3. I'll figure the rest later.
Not much time for track days currently. I sway towards daily drivers that still hold that driving experience for everyday roads and ones that I can take for a long haul. I.E. Vancouver to LA roadies. Grand touring.
Realistically, I'm still saving up for a Cayman gts. I'll be happy with that for my weekender.
Is it weird that I'm perfectly fine with the suspension frequency of a GT3?
It's far better than what I had to deal with on an Mr2 Spyder on oem suspension with chassis bracing.
I don't think I could last in a GT3 for a long haul. Suspension is way too stiff and on bumpy pavement.....yikes. But in terms of driving experience, nothing beats the gt3, gt3rs or the cayman gt4. _________________ Music is my medicine
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:24 am Post subject:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
1961 ferrari 250 gt California.
Porsche 911 turbo s.
Land Rover defender custom
Mercedes g63.
If I did win today, first car up is 991 GT3. I'll figure the rest later.
Not much time for track days currently. I sway towards daily drivers that still hold that driving experience for everyday roads and ones that I can take for a long haul. I.E. Vancouver to LA roadies. Grand touring.
Realistically, I'm still saving up for a Cayman gts. I'll be happy with that for my weekender.
Is it weird that I'm perfectly fine with the suspension frequency of a GT3?
It's far better than what I had to deal with on an Mr2 Spyder on oem suspension with chassis bracing.
I don't think I could last in a GT3 for a long haul. Suspension is way too stiff and on bumpy pavement.....yikes. But in terms of driving experience, nothing beats the gt3, gt3rs or the cayman gt4.
A more full garage from me looks like:
991 GT3
Boxster GTS - DD
RS7 w/Dynamic Suspension package and massage seats
Lotus Elise - Mod like crazy
Classic cars
Classic Mini - Would mod like crazy.
Alfa Romeo Junior GT
It's tough for me to venture into supercar territory. WAY too many choices and upgraded versions of original models come out every 2 years now. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
1961 ferrari 250 gt California.
Porsche 911 turbo s.
Land Rover defender custom
Mercedes g63.
If I did win today, first car up is 991 GT3. I'll figure the rest later.
Not much time for track days currently. I sway towards daily drivers that still hold that driving experience for everyday roads and ones that I can take for a long haul. I.E. Vancouver to LA roadies. Grand touring.
Realistically, I'm still saving up for a Cayman gts. I'll be happy with that for my weekender.
Is it weird that I'm perfectly fine with the suspension frequency of a GT3?
It's far better than what I had to deal with on an Mr2 Spyder on oem suspension with chassis bracing.
I don't think I could last in a GT3 for a long haul. Suspension is way too stiff and on bumpy pavement.....yikes. But in terms of driving experience, nothing beats the gt3, gt3rs or the cayman gt4.
A more full garage from me looks like:
991 GT3
Boxster GTS - DD
RS7 w/Dynamic Suspension package and massage seats
Lotus Elise - Mod like crazy
Classic cars
Classic Mini - Would mod like crazy.
Alfa Romeo Junior GT
It's tough for me to venture into supercar territory. WAY too many choices and upgraded versions of original models come out every 2 years now.
You truly are a driving purist.
With super cars, it's not like you or I could even push it to its limits. Maybe you could, but I most definitely could not. Plus, it would just be sitting in my garage most days. I wouldn't have the time to properly put them to use.....on a track. Which is where they truly belong. For every day driving, most supercars are terrible on regular pavement/asphalt. Could you imagine scratching up the underside on every speed bump or parking ramp. I would go crazy.
I guess, if I really wanted to go that super car route, I'll probably lean towards a prancing pony. More specifically, the 488gtb. Classic suprercar, has to go to an f40. _________________ Music is my medicine
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Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:35 am Post subject:
^The thing with modern supercars is, the suspension is getting SO good, that it's comfortable to DD, especially anything from McLaren and Ferrari.
I think I'd personally get more of a thrill with a car with less potential, then feel the difference for each upgrade I make. I think that's A LOT more fun. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:36 am Post subject:
Quote:
Reality is (small winnings)
If it was small winnings, definitely the 991 GT3, and then upgrade my Subaru Wagon FAR more. That way I have a fun DD and a fun car. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
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