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Here's an idea which I hope will take off, and maybe generate some interesting discussion. You get to have one (1) vehicle for whatever use you have, and you get to have it just the way you want. What would this hypothetical vehicle be like? I'll start:
I basically just need to make Tesla and BMW have a merger, don't I?  Your turn!
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For 90% of what I do? It's a pretty simple answer: I want a retro-modernized RWD/4x4 Comanche with a lightly extended cab (to accommodate my height). Body on frame with full undercoating and cutting edge design for rust resistance. Go all loving out, build the whole bastard out of unobtanium if you have to, but make it not rot. Manual transmission behind a torquey modern inline 4 or 6. Actual gauges, to include tach, voltage, and temps. Digital HUDs can bite my rusty metal rear end. Sufficient ground clearance to mount substantial MTs or gnarly snow tires. Simple head unit with Bluetooth and no bright face to be a distraction at night. gently caress your touch screen. Both of the above fully and competently airgapped to prevent intrusion. Factory dashcam with onboard blackbox that backs up to remote storage. Quality fogs and lights. Full-size spare mount in bed that sits in front of the wheel well and doesn't interfere with getting 8' dimensional lumber or a kayak in the center of the bed. Locking tool box in the same position on the other side. Wing vents and sliding rear window. Weatherproofed interior stock. I want a truck I can mop out. Sweet-rear end 70's style paint options. I want a brown, red, and orange truck. Hitch with towing capacity to pull a light camper trailer. Liquid Communism fucked around with this message at 14:05 on Sep 12, 2017 |
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Sep 12, 2017 14:01
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A Smart Fourtwo, but with a good transmission. It's a car that could exist, but the people they're selling to either don't know or don't care about having a good driving experience. While I'm thinking up dream cars I'd hope that the Elio Motors car isn't a scam. I like small cars, I want all my cars to be tiny but in the US they're virtually impossible to find. I could spend thousands to import a 25 year old kei car, or I could spend even more thousands to get a Honda Insight from like 10 years ago, but for now I get sub 1,000 dollar Miatas because they're the closest thing to a small car I can find for cheap in the US. A convertible top is a plus, I really like looking around with no obstructions, but I'd give that up for the limitations of safety and physics needed to make a small car.
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Sep 12, 2017 14:01
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Liquid Communism posted:Both of the above fully and competently airgapped to prevent intrusion. Oh gently caress yes. I want kastein to be the embedded SW QA lead, armed with a megaphone and a cricket bat. Also, I'm going to miss a manual transmission in my hypothetical EV.
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Sep 12, 2017 14:51
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It would honestly just be a Subaru Levorg using some sort of modified FA20 engine with atleast 400HP, STI 6 Speed and Recaro seats. Remap the ECU to eliminate the existing rev hang the WRX has, get rid of electric steering and add some Brembo brakes and I'd gladly pay 40K for it.
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Sep 12, 2017 15:00
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A V70R but updated with a 2017 drivetrain (modern B4204T9 inline six, six-speed manual transmission) to give slightly better fuel economy and emissions, modern airbags, modern steering wheel and Apple Carplay.
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Sep 12, 2017 15:13
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B6/7 S4 with 3g+ MMI and a V8 w/o the timing chain debacle. Would take wagon or sedan, and definitely 6 speed. Basically any of the recent great cars from the 2000's-now without all the crippling mechanical issues (N62 coolant pipe, valve stem seals; 4.2 timing chain, 996 IMS; etc)
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Sep 12, 2017 15:21
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A Mk4 Toyota Supra that has a stiffer chassis and doesn't have a fanbase that's the six figure fly-over state millionaires 90000 hp idiots. Alternatively, an FD RX-7 without miles of vacuum hoses, better gas milage, less boost in, apex seals out, and better parts availability. Other alternative: C5 Z06 Corvette with an interior that isn't made by 90s Chevrolet But ultimately they all pale in comparison to a TVR Cerbera or Sagaris which are pretty much perfect in all manner. Including their failures.
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Sep 12, 2017 15:30
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Sep 12, 2017 16:18
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My Mazda 3 except with a lot more sound insulation.
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Sep 13, 2017 02:42
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- low, wide, massive fender flares, pop-up headlights, eighties design - modern interior with a touchscreen and nav and sirius - an inline eight engine - a manual transmission - a functional backseat - rear or all wheel drive - easy to work on, cheap parts - preferably german-engineered, swedish would be acceptable too - wagon or shooting brake Yeah, I'm not a regular consumer.
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Sep 13, 2017 02:54
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A full size wagon was my secondary go-to, but I'm single and haul enough stuff that a truck bed is better.
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Sep 13, 2017 05:12
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It would basically be a Volvo 240 estate with something like a mildly boosted 2JZ and supporting drivetrain and suspension gubbins. Manual of course. In beige. With the fold up rear facing seats in the back.
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Sep 13, 2017 09:10
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A car that could transform between RWD sports, AWD crossover,, 4wd cargo van, 4wd pickup and spaceship at will Also many cupholders Seriously though electric with very very fast charging, awd/4wd, good ground clearance, space to haul dogs around other than the back seat, well appointed with comfortable seats and good visibility stevobob fucked around with this message at 11:34 on Sep 13, 2017 |
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Sep 13, 2017 11:32
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A sub 1400 kg 2+2 rwd coupe with a long hood, a 7 speed manual, great driving dynamics with an engine bay designed to accept any engine ever made. (Comes with a high revving low displacement v12 at first)
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Sep 13, 2017 18:01
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Octopus Magic posted:A Mk4 Toyota Supra that has a stiffer chassis and doesn't have a fanbase that's the six figure fly-over state millionaires 90000 hp idiots. I just want all the 90's Japanese cars but with Tesla drivetrains and tech in them. If I ever end up earning enough money to retire early, I'll spend my days stuffing the guts from wrecked Teslas into ropey 90's Japanese cars.
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Sep 13, 2017 18:34
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Pomp and Circumcized posted:If I ever end up earning enough money to retire early, I'll spend my days stuffing the guts from wrecked Teslas into ropey 90's Japanese cars. If I end up winning the lottery, I might pay you to do just that, provided you're willing to be followed around by a film crew at all times.
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Sep 13, 2017 20:28
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Sep 13, 2017 20:54
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In my own life situation, a small Toyota wagon that was under 18k. Really. I am old and boring. Or actually if someone would just give me a brand new Tacoma 4x4 I'll take that.
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Sep 13, 2017 20:56
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1975 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton with an LS engine under the hood, all around disc brakes, and an extra leaf in the springs to improve towing capacity. I mean, I could make a list, but it all basically boils down to the above.
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Sep 13, 2017 20:58
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bolind posted:If I end up winning the lottery, I might pay you to do just that, provided you're willing to be followed around by a film crew at all times. Hell yeah. Having someone else fund my dream cars would be even better than having to earn my own fortune :p
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Sep 13, 2017 21:59
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I just want something (a pickup right now) with adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, etc really a tesla like autopilot to make those long interstate trips so much less frustrating. Not totally self driving, but enough to take the frustration out of getting caught behind someone who cant maintain a speed.
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Sep 13, 2017 22:03
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1967 continental 4 door convertible ~500hp, AWD, electric /w 100 mile range, small diesel range extender. Air suspension foot well extended into the former engine bay 2017 continental seats, good armrests, decent stereo. Also 63 falcon carbon fiber everything 1.0 ecoboost 6 speed stick
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Sep 13, 2017 22:36
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I'd pick pretty much any pre-2006 Saab but awd and faster. But especially a 99 turbo or 9-5
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Sep 14, 2017 00:22
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A Mclaren P1. Or... 4 door wagon/hatchback RWD or switchable AWD with LSD carbon or aluminum body (for weight and also because midwest  ) and AL sub frames/control armsmanual trans or DSG 100 mile electric range with range extender in the form a 500ish hp turbocharged 6 or 8 cylinder heated seats mag ride type switchable suspension for comfort and also for sporty driving Android auto or... the same as above but in a <3000lb 2 door hatchback.
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Sep 14, 2017 00:25
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Porsche 911 GT3 Touring with 3 pedals.
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Sep 14, 2017 00:59
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Ohrmazd posted:My Mazda 3 except with a lot more sound insulation. Ditto. Just add a better CPU and CarPlay to the infotainment system and do something about the awful piano black (aka cheap laptop) trim Things I definitely do not want - Leather seats - Sunroof
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Sep 14, 2017 01:27
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Yeah, I don't get why so many manufacturers like leather seats. There's like half a dozen better feeling options than leather, I'd put it right at the bottom in terms of seat materials. Cloth, nylon, velor, alcantera, the neoprene hybrid material you get on race seats, even that really thick wool that's impossible to clean feels nicer than leather. People think I don't like leather for some animal rights thing, no, I just think it feels bad, seats, jackets, furniture, all of it feels bad. I also would like an all electric drivetrain, but the cost of a cheap gas engine is so much lower for now, it'll probably flip in a decade or so, but I still need cars for those interim years. I could always wish for an electric drivetrain that costs 500 dollars right now but at that point it gets weird and you might as well wish for a car that costs a 1 dollar and has a 10,000 mile range and never breaks.
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Sep 14, 2017 02:14
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Hm, ok. I'm assuming I can keep my race cars in this hypothetical. Wagon format with sufficient ground clearance to survive winter. Nothing too shouty or outright huge, Impreza Wagon is right about OK size-wise. Ideally a pretty rigid body but enh. Wishbones front and rear with shock/spring calibration done competently - controlled body movement but not crashy. Load levelling would be nice but not necessary. Balanced close enough to neutral to be able to steer with the gas pedal and not feel awkward about it. AWD with at least active center differential and ideally active rear and front, initially a bit rear biased but setup to be able to make the use of whatever grip there is. Manual 6 speed with decently close ratios - most of the Japanese manual 6-speeds have this about right. Brakes with booster tuned towards force sensitive with very little travel, good modulation on pads. Powertrain... I'm slightly agnostic. Heavily turboed 6 or high winding V8. Around 550-600hp if the total vehicle weight is kept controlled, powerband emphasized towards sudden kick around 4k RPM and redline around 8ish. Direct injection, decent fuel economy, poo poo like that would be nice but whatever. Like to be able to get out of its own way without needing to be monstrously powerful. Seats that actually fit; fixed buckets are fine if they're the right drat shape, not full on race car spartan but I'm driving a car not sitting in a la-z-boy. Rest of the ergonomics are hard to describe but I'll just fix it until it's fixed.  Something like that.
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Sep 14, 2017 03:59
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 Edit: Alternatively, Pomp and Circumcized posted:I just want all the 90's Japanese cars but with Tesla drivetrains and tech in them.
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Sep 14, 2017 04:08
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A modern turbo rwd mira. Small, fun, and room to be practicalish Would settle for a modern 180sx. The gt86 doesnt count, you can fit 6 spare wheels in the back of a 180 with the seats down. You can fit more in a 180 than my wrx. E: i want cruise control, aircon, android auto and thats all i need to be happy. The only assist i want is abs b/c i can't brake good underage at the vape shop fucked around with this message at 08:23 on Sep 14, 2017 |
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Sep 14, 2017 08:18
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Take one 2017 Mazda3* Grand Touring, add all wheel drive and the 2.5T from the CX-9, BBS wheels, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, Pilot SuperSports, and CarPlay. In Spicy Orange. *or CX5
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Sep 14, 2017 08:31
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Larrymer has already posted it E: though I'd like the little more back seat room you get in a e34 5 series, but if not carrying people in the back seat often, yeah,I want that one.
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Sep 14, 2017 16:59
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The NA1 NSX.
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Sep 14, 2017 17:19
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Fo3 posted:Larrymer has already posted it This was an amazing looking car. If it had a for sale sign I would have been asking a lot of questions.
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Sep 14, 2017 17:40
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Rwd or awd wagon with enough towing capacity to pull my boat around Preferably with a turbo 4 or a tt v6 The looks of the current mazda 6 wagon Decent handling for when I do go driving for fun Comfortable enough for 2-3 hours of driving without my rear end going numb Heated and cooled seats A good stereo system with subwoofer and largish LCD display Functional oil pressure and water temp gauges Leather interior, gently caress the haters Sunroof Keyless entry and push button start Realistically, I need 2 vehicles. 1 for regular driving, one for doing hauling/towing/cargo duty. The wagon I have now is an excellent compromise, but its a case of jack of all trades master of none. And it can't tow the boat. 
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Sep 15, 2017 01:06
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[quote="“Cop Porn Popper”" post="“476409221”"] Rwd or awd wagon with enough towing capacity to pull my boat around Preferably with a turbo 4 or a tt v6 The looks of the current mazda 6 wagon Decent handling for when I do go driving for fun Comfortable enough for 2-3 hours of driving without my rear end going numb Heated and cooled seats A good stereo system with subwoofer and largish LCD display Functional oil pressure and water temp gauges Leather interior, gently caress the haters Sunroof Keyless entry and push button start Realistically, I need 2 vehicles. 1 for regular driving, one for doing hauling/towing/cargo duty. The wagon I have now is an excellent compromise, but its a case of jack of all trades master of none. And it can’t tow the boat. [/quote] Sounds like you want an Audi
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Sep 15, 2017 01:21
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Self renewing onboard power source. Offensive systems for lovely drivers. Free.
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Sep 15, 2017 01:56
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It works. serious answer, XB falcon interceptor. You know the one. Must include dog.
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Sep 15, 2017 02:06
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I want a shooting brake/3 door hatch. Italian. FR. V8/manual. Wishbone front/multilink rear. Make it rust-prone in non-critical areas so I can get one cheap used. Any interior surface that isn't dead animals or dead trees must be body colored metal. Make it look like Giugiaro drew a mid 70s American compact that got rear ended by a Volvo Amazon wagon but in 2004 and on drugs.
Turbo Fondant fucked around with this message at 03:15 on Sep 15, 2017 |
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