# Pick 3 cars. Only 3 cars... **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 19, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211 "2012-03-19T11:26:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Arrendajo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/21 "2012-03-19T23:29:50Z")
2012 Vespa GTS 300 1965 Vespa Sprint 150 2012 Porsche 911, any ol’ model will do. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/22 "2012-03-19T23:44:01Z")
I agree with the “EMP-proof good old diesel” angle, but, playing by the rules… Vehicle 1; [Ariel Atom V8](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIiWhWpzFQQ), my “Sunny Day Fun Car” Vehicle 2; Second-Generation Dodge Ramcharger, one of my college freinds had one, and the thing was a _BEAST_, we went everywhere in it, tough, reliable, and just plain _huge_, with the rear seat down (IIRC, the rear seat could be folded down) it was possible to camp out in the thing, only drawback was it’s fuel mileage (or utter lack thereof), if we were lucky, it got 12 MPG…, but oh the POWER from that Mopar 318… Swap a diesel in that thing and it’d be perfect… wait a tic… I change my mind, vehicle 2 would be some form of large diesel powered SUV, swap in a biodiesel/ Straight Vegetable Oil kit, and it’d my do-everything vehicle, no stupid electronic crap in it, simple, could be repaired with a hammer… Vehicle 3; tough call, but it’d come down to either a mid-to-late '80s Porsche 911, or a Ferrari F40, the dream cars of my childhood and teen years ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/23 "2012-03-20T00:03:25Z")
New Aston Martin DB12. [1937 Mercedes 540K Roadster](http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/dieter-zetsche-matchbox-20-and-a-1937-540k-inaugurate-mercedes-showroom/). 1938 [Talbot Lago Teardrop Coupe](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V3IrSxsoR4). ---
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/24 "2012-03-20T00:08:12Z")
One new Honda Accord Sedan with all the options will do for me. If you insist on three, a Bugatti Veyron Vitesse and a 2001 Honda Insight with auto transmission. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/25 "2012-03-20T00:14:03Z")
Ford F150 4X4 extended cab long bed. 1965 GTO hardtop 4spd. tri-power Volvo wagon, whatever they call that AWD V70 xc or something? ---
**Author:** ![SunSandSuffering](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@SunSandSuffering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunSandSuffering)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/26 "2012-03-20T12:24:05Z")
[Yamaha V-max](http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/vmax/vmax.aspx) [Lotus Europa](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Europa) [A-team Van](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A-Team#The_GMC_van) ---
**Author:** ![ralph124c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/27 "2012-03-20T12:50:33Z")
1. 1939 Delahaye Coupe 2. 1965 Citroen DS-21 Sedan 3. 1963 Studebaker Avanti Sedan ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/28 "2012-03-20T15:11:48Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > The car will be kept in tip-top shape by my own mechanics and valets while its in storage, unless you wish otherwise. If you smash it up I’ll just replace it - I’m lumping maintenance in along with other ‘mundane costs’ like insurance and tax (again, the car has to be road legal - if you take the piss and smash it up on purpose then the law might want a word with you). The only cost you will incur is fuelling it. I’ll take a Firebird for my “classic” (1978 Trans Am Special Edition… I think it’s the model that both a friend and The Bestest Ex had; both cars were in horrible need of paint jobs but handled oh-so-sweetly), a 911 (exact specifications TBD) for my “don’t drool on it” and a replacement Yaris with the big motor for everyday use, please. Gee, guess I’m not planning on driving the family anywhere, huh? ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/29 "2012-03-20T15:37:43Z")
I don’t drive, but I watch [Top Gear](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSFX9vrwJf8). So I only need one car (257mph; 0-60 in 2.5 seconds): **Bugatti Veyron Super Sport** ---
**Author:** ![timid1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9a28c/32.png) [@timid1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timid1)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/30 "2012-03-20T15:51:23Z")
65 Vette split back Any year or model Porsche 911 from 2000 on up 2012 Ford pick up with the best towing package Thank you very much. ---
**Author:** ![skot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@skot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skot)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/31 "2014-07-25T17:14:00Z")
'70 Plymouth Road Runner GTX - for fun '14 Dodge RAM Laramie Longhorn - for practicallity (and fun) '15 Volvo XC90 - as my daily driver ---
**Author:** ![August\_West](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/august_west/32/18069_2.png) [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/32 "2014-07-25T17:30:12Z")
Thanks! I’ll take one of each of the following. a) [Jeep Grand Wagoneer](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wagoneer-Base-4dr-STD-4WD-SUV-1990-jeep-grand-wagoneer-/301248228924?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4623cb2e3c&item=301248228924&pt=US_Cars_Trucks) b) 2014 Subaru Forester XT c) [Porsche 959](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Porsche_959_Dakar.jpg) in Group B rally configuration. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/33 "2014-07-25T17:40:27Z")
> [@coremelt](#): > > Since you’re paying maintenance 😉 > > 1967 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster … for weekends with the top down The V12 engine wasn’t out in '67. I think it didn’t show until the 70s. My list? I used to own three Porsches - a 1983 944, 911SC, and 928. I’d like to do that again but move it up a few years: 1989 Porsche 944 S2 1989 Porsche 928 S4 1989 Porsche 911 cabriolet, each in black. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/34 "2014-07-25T17:41:50Z")
2009 Ford Crown Victoria LX - what I currently drive, a few years newer. Hey, I just like it! 1956 Ford F-100 - truckin’, in style. 1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV - anyone who grew up in the 70s or 80s knows, unequivocally, that it’s the greatest car ever made. ---
**Author:** ![RadioWave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/91b2a8/32.png) [@RadioWave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadioWave)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/35 "2014-07-25T17:57:29Z")
Why thank you. You’re too kind. A [Ferrari 599 Aperta](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_599_GTB_Fiorano#599_SA_Aperta) for fun, please. It has an absolutely timeless beauty to it. A Tesla Model S (you’re going to throw in solar cells for my roof too, right). It’s as quick as a Corvette, roomy enough for the whole family and I’ll never have to worry about peak oil. A Toyota Sienna for camping, trips to Costco, the lumber yard, everything else. ---
**Author:** ![Cell\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/36 "2014-07-25T18:11:39Z")
Tesla Model S. Tesla Model X (when available). 2015 Dodge Charger RT to cover road trips until Tesla’s supercharger network is complete. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/37 "2014-07-25T18:20:16Z")
Tesla Roadster 2015 Ford F350 extended cab long bed diesel (Am I paying for gas, or are you? If I am, some sort of hatchback sedan-y thing, I’d have to research to decide. If you are, maybe a Ferrari.) ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/38 "2014-07-25T18:26:28Z")
Tesla Model S After that, I don’t care much about make and model, so give me: The top rated 1/2 ton pickup for the current year. The top rated hybrid AWD SUV for the current year. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/39 "2014-07-25T18:45:31Z")
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Porsche Panamera Executive Turbo S Mercedes-AMG G63 ---
**Author:** ![Finagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211/40 "2014-07-25T18:52:15Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > the catch is that you’re not allowed to drive any other car ever again besides the ones which you pick. So what happens if I want to take a driving vacation in Australia or England? Do you ship the car over and convert it to right-side driver? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-3-cars-only-3-cars/616211.md?page=3)