Dream cars that you could possibly afford sometime in your lifetime

[the_mango55]

So I know everyone dreams of the Enzo Ferrari and the Bugatti Veryon, but the fact of the matter is probably none of us will ever have one, because even if we could afford them, they are too hard to find.

So this thread is dedicated to those cars that are out of reach currently, but maybe, juuuuuuuust maybe, you will be able to get someday.

I'd like to start us off with the old American standby, the Corvette. But not just any Corvette, the top dog, the Z06. This car is widely recognized as about the best blend of power and affordability in the world.



Price: $70,000
Power: 505 bhp, 470 lb-ft torque
0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds

Positives:
Will blow anything under $100k off the track
American icon

Negatives:
You see a lot of corvettes, and there isn't much to distinguish this one from it's tamer siblings.



Second is a car that I don't have too much info about, although it has been rumored to be a direct competitor to the Z06 in price and performance.

2008/9 Nissan Skyline GT-R



Price: ? - Presumably around 70 thousand
Power: Roughly 450 bhp
0-60 mph: ?

Pros:
Drop dead gorgeous

Cons:
No info about it


So, those are two of mine, I may post more later. Let's hear what everyone else has?

[~Beren~]

2008/9 Nissan Skyline GT-R



Price: ? - Presumably around 70 thousand
Power: Roughly 450 bhp
0-60 mph: ?

Pros:
Drop dead gorgeous

Cons:
No info about it


So, those are two of mine, I may post more later. Let's hear what everyone else has?

That's the same car I'm thinking about getting. Too bad they're banned here in LA or California from what I've heard.

[The Last Spartan]

for what?

[~Beren~]

for what?

I'm not really sure, I just overheard a lot of people talking about it. Didn't bother to ask them why.

[Banned]

I would rather prefer riding a bicycle if you ask me. Cheap and comes with all sorts of elation while you're on the road. And no extra hassles for maintenance, too...

[The Last Spartan]

Me too, but the drivers here in Hawaii are ****ing ruthless! They're like orcs on crack with a car that actually works!

I actually plan on buying a Dodge Viper pretty soon, and I got connections

[Gleemonex]

Here's a dream car that you could possibly afford in your lifetime:

Any litre-class bike.

Class standard stats
Price: USD$16 000
Power: 150bhp+
Top speed: 300km/h
0-100km/h: 3.2 sec
1/4 mile: 10.5 sec @ 220km/h

Notable models (pics are from various model years):


Suzuki GSX-R1000


MV Augusta F4 1000R 312


Ducati 1098


Aprilia RSV Mille

-Glee

[Racer X]

Mid life crisis, here I come!

[Dylanesque]

Plymouth Superbird
Price: $80,000 - $150,000

Look at it! That's a car that'll get you noticed.

[Noble Savage]

TR7 Spider. Maybe a little bit tacky but still beautiful.

Cons - They cost a fortune to maintain and very unreliable.

Small price to pay for a piece of gorgeousness

[Niccolo Machiavelli]

Aston Martin DB9; 139.900,00 € - but as a matter of fact, I wouldn't pay that much for a means of transportation - still a nice car though...

[Big War Bird]

Porsche 911

Not really out of reach now, I would just rather spend my money on other things.

[Legio XX]

The Audi S6 Avant. Sports car performance, safety of a Volvo, 4-wheel drive suits the nordic climate and room for the whole family. And the sound from the V10 engine... Nice! (Yes, I have actually put my dream car through a test...)

[Gary88]

somone already did the Exige so...

my dream (affordable) car, the Renault Clio V6
Price (in the UK): £25,000
Performance: 255bhp, 0-60 6 seconds
Pros: handles like a dream, was the most powerful hatchback in the world
Cons: no longer in production

[DimondLight]

They didn't meet crash test standards or something like that.

[greek302]

450 HP, All American



starting at 25k



Best sports car of all time, but it never got made.

[the_mango55]

Performance Luxury cars are at an all time high in terms of awesomeness and sexiness. Sexy performance luxury cars are coming from all corners of the Earth. America (Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300) and Europe (BMW 3 series, Audi A4, I would include mercedes but I think they are pretty ugly) have some really good cars, but I think the Japanese have it locked down in this category, at least in terms of sheer sexiness.

These are some cars that are even more realistic in price (under 40k), and more utilitarian (4 seats, cargo space, don't guzzle gas like a figher jet) than the previous two.

Lexus IS 350



Price: $35,905
Power: 306-hp 3.5 liter V6
0-60: 6.1 seconds

Pros: Beatiful, great interior, good performance

Cons: Not many

Infiniti G37



Price: $34,250
Power: 330 hp 3.7 liter V6
0-60: 5.5 seconds

Pros: Drop dead gorgeous, Also great interior and performance

Cons: 2 door (many people prefer coupes, but I'm a guy who likes the utility of 4 doors, not a big deal though)

[Nutsack]

All these new cars! Come on, where's your love for grandpa?

Get some hydraulics, new rims, and a v8 and this is a beast!