Affordable "dream" cars?

[cptnsolo77]

I use the term "dream" very loosely...I was just thinking of a couple of cars that arent exactly exotics but are definite head turners & are somewhat affordable that I would like to own in my lifetime.I guess you can call it a "poor mans list"....???- Plymouth Prowler. Lacking high HP but a definite head turner & weekend car. Seen them go for about 30K.http://www.seriouswheels.com/p...t.jpg- Acura NSX. Exotic looks for sure & can be driven daily. Also a head turner. 270 HP & well balanced. One of my favorite Japaneese cars. Seen them starting at 30-40Khttp://students.ou.edu/M/Jason...x.gif-DeTomaso Pantera. Italian styling ( very exotic looking ) with mid engine 330 HP Ford 351....easy to maintain & performance parts are unlimited. The exhaust sound from these cars are nothing short of amazing.Similar to a Lamborghini with the "wedge" styling. Starts at 30-40K.http://e-carzone.com/de/tomaso...a.jpgJust thought I would share some of my favs.

[BlueCrush]

2011 Ford Mustang GT, 5.0 V8, 410hp / 390ft.lb = $30k2011 Camaro 2SS, 6.2L V8, 426hp = $35K

[VforVIBE]

1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA *EDIT* with digital dash

[NascarXprt]

1970 Pontiac GTO The Judge HO 455.... thats all that needs to be said.

[audiovibe]

Whats the affordable range? 07 Audi S8' are going 50-55, have a the Gallardo's V-10, 0-60 around 4.9, AWD, and seating for 5.Also the 2000-2003 Lotus Esprit can be had from 30-40k

[09vGT]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »2011 Ford Mustang GT, 5.0 V8, 410hp / 390ft.lb = $30k Also, besides the 'Stang..I would LOVE to have the '11 Cadillac CTS-V coupe = $70KDon't know about the HP but, doesn't it get close to like 600?

[Old Tele man]

..."affordable dream cars?"...I don't know, I can have VERY expensive dreams!

[TONY TAT2]

3 of them in the 25k range at the same location,naturally their replicas & all are different.Wouldn't mind haven any 1 of em.

[hapagan]

2008 Mazdaspeed3 hatchback2010 impreza STI hatchbackAudi s3 ....i love hatchbacks

[DressedInBlack]

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »1970 Pontiac GTO The Judge HO 455.... thats all that needs to be said. dude, when i was in college, i worked at a local place that was a classic car dealership/museum that also held party events at the venue. quick example: if you were born in 19XX, they displayed cars from that year in your party room. i basically cleaned up after the parties by putting away chairs, tables, props, etc. as well as sweeping and mopping. the place was awesome and it specialized in convertibles...which is where the place got it's name Ragtops.on my first day, the owner was showing me around and walked me by an Orbit Orange 1970 GTO The Judge convertible with a manual tranny. if memory serves, there were less than 15 made. i near messed the front of my britches when i saw it. every spare moment i had i spent next to that car. it sold pretty quickly after i got there but i was able to sit in it once or twice....probably 30 times. i wont ever forget that car.as far as my dream car...i can't really think of just one right now.

[star_deceiver]

1978 D150 "l'il red truck"The following additional items were added to the stock 360 in 1978:•Camshaft from the 1968 340 4-bbl. •Red stripe valvesprings with damper from the 1968 340 4-bbl. •Standard valve retainers (replacing rotators) •Large Thermo-Quad from Police 360 •Intake manifold from the 1978 Police 360 •Windage tray from Police 360 •Roller timing chain and sprockets from Police 360 •Dual-snorkel air cleaner with fresh air ducts •Chrome valve covers and air cleaner lid •Street-Hemi style mufflers Fastest 1978 American made vehicle from 0-100mph as tested by car and driver225hp net @ 3800 RPM 295 lb/ft tq @ 3200 RPM 1/4 Mile Performance 15.71 seconds @ 88 MPH Gas Mileage 13.1 MPG And best of all: There was no emissions garbage or computer to get in the way!!! Probably one of the newest Dodges I'd actually pluck down $$$ for!!!

[areles]

Ariel Atom!0-60 in under 3 seconds. No roof, no body.

[victorhasheart]

Quote, originally posted by hapagan »2008 Mazdaspeed3 hatchback2010 impreza STI hatchbackAudi s3 ....i love hatchbacksI AGREE TIMES A MILLION WITH EVERYTHING YOU JUST SAID

[808 Vibes]

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »1970 Pontiac GTO The Judge HO 455.... thats all that needs to be said. "3 deuces and a 4 speed and a 389...Gonna save all my money and buy a GTO..."

[hapagan]

oh i also like the portege5 yess!!!!and basically any other hatchback lol <3

[NascarXprt]

ah yes, the PR5! really wanted to get one to replace my old vibe.also for hatches, dont for get the 2003/04 Focus SVT

[hapagan]

volvo c 30

[Bedlam]

This one is a easy decision for me since i bought my affordable super car 2 years ago and i have loved it every day since.2007 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 WAGON.dead nuts reliable and cheap to maintain. (put 50k miles on it last year so i know) At 80K now and still running strong.with some mod work i keep up with corvette Z06's and 911 Turbo's at the road course.run's low 12's in the quarter all day and even my wife has hoped in and run a few 12.5's on street tires at 110mph.seating for 5 plus cargo in a very spacious interior.Amazing factory sound system with removable sub and rear DVD entertainment.Drives well in snow and hauls up to a 4000lb trailer with ease with a hidden class III hitch and 7 pin harness with brake controller.gets ~22mpg on the highway and i've taken it the entire length of the east coast from Mile Marker Zero to Canada.It's buried the 180mph speedometer with some light mods and was perfectly stable and comfortable at speed.If there is anything i missed i can't think of it. To me a super car must be super all around. I have found the only affordable instance i can think of to own and jumped on it. You can buy them used for 20-25k in great condition with low miles these days so they are very affordable. They are also very limited in production only being made from 06 to spring of 08 totaling about ~3500 total SRT Magnums before being discontinued. There are under 200 of my color ever produced across all years so i even have the collectible status.I have loads of vids and pics from all these activities if anyone is curious.(i still love the Vibe, that's why i bought a second one for daily use to save the Magnum)

[ramenboy...]

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »"3 deuces and a 4 speed and a 389...Gonna save all my money and buy a GTO..."^^^ this!!!!

[DressedInBlack]

(1977)

[AKLGT]

Quote, originally posted by hapagan »2008 Mazdaspeed3 hatchback2010 impreza STI hatchbackAudi s3 ....i love hatchbacksspeed3 = you can buy that now for $15-18K (I'd consider this entry, not "dream")08+ STI = giant waste of money (trust me on this one). Until they get their motor/ringlanding issues resolved, not even worth itAudi S3 = nice and cush, but other than the name, it's gutlessAlso, all 3 of those can be had for under $30K. Unless you're 16, I'd put them all in the affordable, every day category. but that's just me.

[KNINE]

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »(1977) NICE

[Airmack]

roadrunner super bird or grand national

[hapagan]

Quote, originally posted by AKLGT »speed3 = you can buy that now for $15-18K (I'd consider this entry, not "dream")08+ STI = giant waste of money (trust me on this one). Until they get their motor/ringlanding issues resolved, not even worth itAudi S3 = nice and cush, but other than the name, it's gutlessAlso, all 3 of those can be had for under $30K. Unless you're 16, I'd put them all in the affordable, every day category. but that's just me.Well im not 16, but i am 19 and untill i get a better job than cashier at CVs those 3 are afordable dream cars. My vibe was a gift and thats it. I dont make enough money to buy my own car. otherwise id have the mazdaspeed 3 already

[DeClerq]

They're not sold here, but I'd take one of these:Chrysler 300C wagon w/AWD ORCTS SportWagon ORVolvo V70R I aslo kind of like the look of the new Acura TSX wagon: Can you tell I'm more of a wagon person?

[Bedlam]

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »They're not sold here, but I'd take one of these:Chrysler 300C wagon w/AWD Well you're in luck! All that is is a Euro variant of the magnum. You can get a 5.7 Hemi with AWD used for $15-20K depending on miles and options/year. That pic is of the SRT variant which is RWD only. They do quite well on the track. This is of me terrorizing a 2007 Corvette Z06 on Hoosiers.

[KNINE]

1969 Chevelle SSDark Green metallicBlack interiorMuncie 4 speedAir conditioningSirius satellite radioJessica Alba in the passenger's seat

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »They're not sold here, but I'd take one of these:Chrysler 300C wagon w/AWD like Bedlam said, if you like they chrysler 300 nose, and the style of the magnum, all you do is get the AWD magnum and go to a junk yard or scrap yard and find all the panels and clips for the 300 and just swap the magnum nose out with the 300.

[AKLGT]

Quote, originally posted by hapagan »Well im not 16, but i am 19 and untill i get a better job than cashier at CVs those 3 are afordable dream cars. My vibe was a gift and thats it. I dont make enough money to buy my own car. otherwise id have the mazdaspeed 3 alreadywow. times have changed! when I was 19, I worked at the bank making $27K/yr and bought my first car: 1998 Grand Am SE brand new. I miss those payments! $238/mo for 48 mos...

[DeClerq]

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »like Bedlam said, if you like they chrysler 300 nose, and the style of the magnum, all you do is get the AWD magnum and go to a junk yard or scrap yard and find all the panels and clips for the 300 and just swap the magnum nose out with the 300.I like the look of the 300, but maybe not so much to swap out the fronts.I don't mind the look of the Magnum, but the wife doesn't - so you know what that means, no Magnum for me

[DeClerq]

Quote, originally posted by Bedlam »Well you're in luck! All that is is a Euro variant of the magnum. You can get a 5.7 Hemi with AWD used for $15-20K depending on miles and options/year. That pic is of the SRT variant which is RWD only. They do quite well on the track. This is of me terrorizing a 2007 Corvette Z06 on Hoosiers. Nice! Too bad they don't make the SRT w/AWD. I'd never make it out of my neighborhood in that thing in the winter. And what's with the tape on the Vette?

[Kincaid]

If I had $30k and a building to park 'em in, I'd probably have 4-5 of my "dream cars". All from the 1960's and 70's, all with style and muscle.

[Bedlam]

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »Nice! Too bad they don't make the SRT w/AWD. I'd never make it out of my neighborhood in that thing in the winter. And what's with the tape on the Vette?I drove my SRT in northern Maine, VT and parts of Canda the last 2 winters for ski trips. With the right tires and weight you have nothing to worry about. There is no spare tire and the rear suspension is load leveling so i would just leave 200lbs of gravel in 50lb bags in the sub floor out of sight. The car road fine and with blizzaks was unstoppable. The R/T AWD's with heads/cam upgrades can be nearly as fast as a stock SRT but the interior and brakes or an SRT are a whole different class and made the decision easy.The Vette is covering his head lamps from getting scratched from stuff off the track. This was taken at Lime Rock Part in CT and if you are running hard with another car on competition tires there is a LOT that comes up from the track and hits the nose of your car. I have loads of paint chips and rubber marks from racing this season. I am going to repaint the nose next year. My headlights look like fogged glass instead of crystal clear stock like they should. I am actually pursuing a dedicated lightweight track car for next year to save the abuse on my magnum. It is still fun to have the upgraded track suspension on the street though. Nothing like torturing $100,000+ supercars on the street with a 4600lb (with me in it) wagon. BTW, on a longer track like Monticello or The Glen that vette will eat me alive. Lime rock is all turns and few areas to let loose the extra power so i can stay with him. He's a good friend and is far from stock now after i handed him his first beating on the track. Unfortunately his pockets are much deeper than mine and i won't be keeping up with my car in its current form when he gets on a straightaway.

[Vibe4Me]

05/06 GTO with LS3/L92 and a TVS2300

[fstbandit]

i am with DeClerq. i am a wagon man. i had my one of my dream cars '77 caprice estate wagon., but i had to sell it. i would also like a chevelle wagon and the magnum is on the list as a well.

[Old Tele man]

...hm-m-m. I've always wanted an original 1963 Studeback Avanti with the R3 engine:...in red, with white leather interior, thank you.

[Blanco_Diablo]

This Tesla....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtXXrRa5OILove the innovation and the interior!Not exactly affordable though at 50K

[morbay]

Quote, originally posted by areles »Ariel Atom!0-60 in under 3 seconds. No roof, no body.Agreed!