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Impressive. Very nice. Now let’s see Paul Allen’s car
I can't believe that ImagineSisyphusHappy prefers Van Patten's car to mine.
Bentley Gold Coast in Chicago, they always have fun things parked on the sidewalk.
What is the maintenance like?
“The hard-charging V12 engine in the Murcielago is a tried and trusted unit and is unlikely to give trouble if properly serviced. Expect a major rebuild around the 50,000 mile mark though, to keep the engine ticking as it should.”
https://www.parkers.co.uk/lamborghini/murcielago/review/mpg-running-cos….
Such a timeless machine, that screaming v12 is a good enough reason alone to dish out an exorbitant amount of money on this piece of art
As some might know from my username, cars are kind of my thing. My main hobby which requires a lot of time and capital.
- Have done multiple car rallies, among them Gumball and others in the US and Europe
- Have driven cars on any continent of the world, EXCEPT for Australia/NZ
- worked on cars for more than 17 years now, owned a bunch, keep a few here and there
Favorite cars were 911s /w built engine/exhaust and fully tricked out suspension setup. My car history started with BMWs though, mostly 3 series- all of them from E30 to E9x. Currently working on E46 M3, a E30 325 is in pieces. My 911 hit a fox on the way home so an entire front is required.
The other side of the story is the storage, the tools, the paperwork/insurance, the GPS trackers, the cleaning/care products, the radar detectors, the laptops, the software, the cables, the parts and the travel related expenses and planning/the trips. If you are truly into cars as a hobby, these adjacent expenses will sneak up on you. They are substantial in making the entire hobby a better experience, turn you into a better mechanic and save time. But in absolute terms - these costs associated with just owning cars and DIYing everything are massive. My tool collection alone is worth more than an average car, storage/parts/maintenance/etc over the years adds so many thousands to your bills.. it is shocking.
The most unique driving experience was using FSD for the first time, it was eerie and fascinating at the same time. I am so excited what BEVs will bring in the future.
I have been around cars, the industry and the scene for a very long time, if anyone has any questions - happy to connect or make introductions, get a special car, etc.
All of this is a great hobby, but not something for someone who just wants to get from point A to point B.
My biggest dream would be to design a project car "from the ground up", like many youtubers do. Not just tuning/tricking out an existing one. But build one from scratch, a rat rod or a unique truck or something.
What cars do you drive?
Daily driver UK: BMW E92 (although not for long)
Daily driver US: 911 turbo with a few mods here and there
in pieces: E46 M3, E30 325
In storage: Lincoln Navigator which I am planning on selling now.
Another E30 touring is being prepped for compliant import to the US, car is on its way from Niedersachsen to Hamburg, then shipped to LA.
The E30 was never sold as the touring variant in the US and the imported ones are fairly unique.
I drive a honda accord 1991. It’s firee.
2012 Audi S5 v8 - manual
Fiance has a 2015 GTI that's on more of the "daily duties".
Hopefully Lotus makes the Emira for long enough that I can spec one brand new in a few years.
I drive a manual F80 M3 competition. It's been my realistic dream car since high school, so felt great finally checking it off the list this year.
I always assumed I would get an R35 GTR next, but considering how dated they're getting I likely won't do that anymore. Lately I've been thinking 570S, but could see myself saving a few bucks and opting for an AMG GT C or GT S. Gonna be at least a few years until I can really consider one regardless.
On the more ridiculous side, I've always liked the FD RX-7 and the NA1 / NA2 NSX, but I just can't justify spending 100k+ on a 30 year old car of that sort. A gated manual F430 would be nice too.
Taking it a step further to something I will likely never be able to reasonably afford. Gated manual Murcielago or Ford GT.
Hypercar or equivalent? Zonda Cinque.
Carless at the moment - sold my car (Audi A4, I think 2017) pre-MBA to get some liquidity (major regret, a car would have been very helpful in my first year).
Dream car that I want to drive one day is a Pagani Huayra but I believe it's illegal in the States. For now, my dream is just to lease a BMW 3 series within a year of graduating from my program. Not much of a car person and hoping to move to a large city post MBA so would prefer not needing a car.
Huaryra aren't illegal in the US. Seen a few here.
My wife and I have two cars (paid in cash / absolutely no financing):
2018 Tesla Model S
2020 Audi Q7
My dream car is a 2076 Rayfield Excalibur
Are you in nyc?
This is UK (just outside London)
Family car: 2022 Volvo XC90 - absolutely love it, carries children/dogs no problem, incredibly safe and just very well put together
Daily Driver: BMW 5 series, 330d F10 2016. One of the later F10 era models, bought with 25k on the clock in 2019 and have done another 50k since, honestly think it's one of the better cars ever made. Is quick enough to be good fun, averages 50mpg and I've had zero issues with it as it chews motorway miles up.
Dream Car: 911 - Young kids and a house move have it pushed it back, but intend to get one in about 5 years time. (Exact age/model I'm still deciding on!)
I drive a 1992 mustang and I would love to drive a Huracan. Got to ride in a Performante and it was legitimately the best day of my life.
In the meantime would love to have a Supra or an E92 M3.
Would also be awesome to import a 90s bosozoku Nissan skyline from Japan. Right hand drive is sick.
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2018 Range Rover Sport SVR.
Love it - the cold start scratches the itch for the sport car currently. Plan is to add a muscle car (late 60s mustang, chevelle, or corvette) in the next few years and then add a low end supercar for fun.
Plan to always have a RR or Escalade in the fleet for me and ideally would love the for the (eventual) wife to be in a midsize SUV but will defer to her!
I have two RRs in the fleet currently among some other stuff. I read about the SVR and go back and forth but this makes me want to pull the trigger. What supercars are you considering?
I like the idea of a GT3RS - althought that isn't really on the low end. I'm on the cusp of 30 so this is a couple years out, if I was thinking about it today I'd say, an older Gallardo could be fun - so maybe in a few years the Huracan will have come down to similar prices (~$140K or so for lowish mileage). A Vanquish could be an option too.
What about you?
Current car is a Ford Explorer. Have always said my next one would be an Audi R8, but I realized the optics around that aren't optimal (sometimes it is better to be low key). Have been looking at 2020s Porsche Macans / Mercedes GLC300 coupes lately. Probably will pull the trigger sometime between Christmas and next spring.
The jump after that will be a McLaren (optics won't matter at this point).
2009 Lexus GX470 (aka Land Cruiser Prado) - last year of this body style, arguably best engine Toyota ever made, plan on driving forever, built like a tank
1994 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet
1978 Mercedes 280C Coupe
1966 Mustang Convertible
I like older cars I can wrench on myself without special software or computers.
Recent update:
Porsche 911 (997), my dream car.
Base or S? Coupe?
911 4s convertible
Vantage v8 convertible
Tesla dual mode
Since now:
Tesla model 3
Aston Martin Vantage
Porsche 911
S63 AMG Coupe in white.
Best coupe on the market imo.
Sadly they stopped building it
I recommend every get a chance to drive a 911, for the experience just so addictive.
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