Cars you love/admire, but would never own.

**dubbed** · 01-09-2009, 09:54 PM

So there are quite a number of cars I love and admire but would never own for various reasons. I'm sure I'm not alone here and would love to hear what others dig but wouldn't buy for whatever reason.

Here's some of mine:

Mazda FD RX7
They have to be one of my all time favourite shapes, but I couldn't own one because I have a stigma associated with rotaries. For example I believe they suck way too much juice and they're expensive to maintain. It doesn't help that I don't know much about rotary engines.

Nissan R32 Skyline GTS-T
Again, I love the shape of the R32 and love the history behind Godzilla. Why I couldn't own one? Well I hate the interiors, the roof lining always seem to sag, plastics fall apart and feel cheap, and too many douche bags own them lol.

FPV F6
Love the potential and I think they look sweet - just have a look at the R-spec or the FG. They'd have to be one of (if not the) best Australian produced car from factory. I don't see myself owning one because I feel like they are too big (I've had two Falcons before) and the quality isn't anything to get excited about.

BMW E30 M3
One of the best cars in history and really set a benchmark back in the day - and the start of the M. Too bad we didn't get any Aussie delivered RHD ones, otherwise I'd consider one down the track - and probably for the track

And last but not least that deserves a very honorable mention:

MkIV R32
I know, I know: it's sacrilege. BUT they don't have enough performance potential for my liking - heavy and underpowered. And the worst part: no sunroof! In saying that, I still love 'em and think they are VW's best looking factory made car to date.

I might update with pics later.

So, tell us yours.

**windyzz** · 01-09-2009, 09:58 PM

For Me it will be all the Evo range from evo 1 to evo 10.

Mitsubishi Evo is always my dream car since im 10 years old, but to bad! I'm grown up, and need something more comfortable, livable, and not boy racer car.
So I stick with the euro

**Golf Houso** · 01-09-2009, 10:07 PM

Lets try to be realistic about some of these, because I know how many people on here want an E30 M3 (myself included) but could not feasibly afford one, so I'll start with one car I could actually afford, well maybe not the maintenance lol...

Alfa 147 GTA, 250hp 3.2V6 and no LSD...

Citroen DS, I saw one in white today and I still adore it so very much

**jasn78** · 01-09-2009, 10:13 PM

ok my choice for this list is 944turbo, my old man owns one and between that and the vl turbo calais he owned (yeah i know) lol influenced my lov for turbo cars. But the Porsche is still one of the greatest cars Ive driven esp for a 20 yr old thing. (reason for not owning) if you have seen costs of service bills you will no why

The other car on my list is an r32gtr i dont care about the other models the original is still the best, hell i was buying one b4 the polo and no matter what any1 says until u have driven one in anger you really dont know what the godzilla tag is all about. (my reason for not owning besides parts) it really is an instant loss of license car at best at worst it would have killed me

**greasykitchen** · 01-09-2009, 10:22 PM

A lot of older European/English cars that are totally inpractical. What I can think of right now is a BMW 2002 - I wanted one before I decided to go VW:

My Dad drove one of these (Triumph Herald) before I was born but left it to rot away in the shed

Wish he kept it:

And I've wondered what it would be like to have something like this as a daily driver (1940s Sunbeam Talbot - not many made and the owner of this one kept parking on my street):

Might add more later if I think of them.

EDIT: Love the Citroen!

**Mind's Eye** · 01-09-2009, 10:36 PM

An original Mini - infinitely cool but you wouldn't want to get into a crash. Old means expensive, too.

**static1800** · 01-09-2009, 10:40 PM

I would have to say a lot of new VW's and Audi's as much as I like them, I would not buy one. I don't like driving newer cars, just don't have enough soul or character for me not sure what it is with me

I had a mk2 and it felt new and refined

I have been into Valiant Charger's since i was about 12 years old, would love to own one but I can't justify the money they go for now. Would love to have an E49 tucked up in my garage, same with an XU1 Torana.

E30 M3 comes to mind also...

**dubai gti** · 01-09-2009, 10:42 PM

Alfa GTV 2.5 V6

Citroen SM (with Maserati V6)

Alfa Montreal... basically anything Italian actually !

BMW 850

2002's are actually great cars BTW

also mate at work took me for a spin in a....wait for it.....
Porsche Cayenne Diesel yesterday(about $100k) and it was great value even if it was a built-to-a price Porker...

**greasykitchen** · 01-09-2009, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by dubai gti

2002's are actually great cars BTW

Yup I know, they're just getting rare and expensive and like all old cars come with a handful of problems to sort out (rust being the main one) that I just wouldn't be able to deal with without spending too much cash.