# What car would you want to drive for one year? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 30, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496 "2026-05-30T20:33:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/1 "2026-05-30T20:33:14Z")
That includes the price of gas and insurance. You get to drive this as your main vehicle for one year. For me, it would be a Maserati Grecale Trofeo. I rode in one once ant fell in love. What is your choice? ---
**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:** [May 30, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/2 "2026-05-30T20:47:53Z")
The wife would probably pick either a new Rolls sedan or an old touring car like a Pierce-Arrow or other of the same ilk. I would prefer a 1938 Talbot-Lago Coupe. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/3 "2026-05-30T21:07:08Z")
Ferrari GTO. Duh! ---
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For me it would be the Tesla Model S Plaid, which is the most expensive consumer sedan in the US. I’m not a big fan of Elan Musk, but I certainly like the looks of the cars he makes. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/5 "2026-05-30T22:10:46Z")
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**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/6 "2026-05-30T22:37:15Z")
If it’s the only car I get to drive. It would be what I have Toyota 4Runner. I bought it because it works for me. I only drive about 20 miles a week. Mostly to hardware stores and lumber yards. Now, if it’s a second car for a year - '57 Chevy Bell air. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/7 "2026-05-30T22:50:58Z")
A new class B RV for a year of road trips. I certainly wouldn’t buy one due to it being a huge depreciating asset, and the probable maintenance headache it would be after one year, but it would be fun to have one for a year. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/8 "2026-05-30T22:54:33Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Now, if it’s a second car for a year - '57 Chevy Bell air. My heart says a '55-'57 Chevy Nomad, or a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. Those two have been among my favorite cars since I got Hot Wheels of them both when I was 5 years old. But, I recognize that, unless I got one that has been modified with some more modern safety and comfort features, neither would be well-suited for the amount of driving I do (including a lot of 200 - 300 mile trips). ---
**Author:** ![tracer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tracer/32/20578_2.png) [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/9 "2026-05-30T23:02:32Z")
K.I.T.T. From _Knight Rider_. After the “Super Pursuit Mode” modifications in season 3, of course. It’ll be faster that way. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/10 "2026-05-30T23:39:00Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > If it’s the only car I get to drive. It would be what I have Toyota 4Runner. I loved my '89 4Runner, it was the best camping/road trip vehicle ever. 4WD, V6, 5-speed, moon roof, a real tailgate, it was fantastic. But now I think I’d prefer a bit more luxury, so I’ll go with an Winnebago Revel 44E. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/11 "2026-05-30T23:43:56Z")
67-69 Supersport Camaro. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/12 "2026-05-31T00:01:18Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > 57 Chevy Bell air My Dad had a ‘75 Impala; it was a cabin cruiser on wheels. Fit a family of six comfortably with none of that “He’s touching me” shit. The trunk could hold a full-grown ox along with four suitcases. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/13 "2026-05-31T01:23:40Z")
Porsche panamera let’s go! ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/14 "2026-05-31T01:41:16Z")
Land Rover defender- great vehicle, bad reliability, but for one year? hell yeah! ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/15 "2026-05-31T01:42:59Z")
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**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/16 "2026-05-31T04:47:08Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > 67-69 Supersport Camaro. Good choice, I had a friend who had a '67 RS/SS 350. Originally it had a PowerGlide that we swapped out for a THM350. We had the engine putting out about 350hp. That car _flew_. Put your foot in it for more than a few seconds, and you’d be doing around 140 in no time. I’d think I’d like a Caterham 7 CSR Superlight. 260hp in a car that weighs 1,213 lbs. Yes, pretty please. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/17 "2026-05-31T05:00:04Z")
[Audi RS6 Avant](https://www.audiusa.com/en/models/a6/rs6-avant/2026/overview/) It’s a station wagon but soooo much more. If you [watch reviews of the car](https://youtu.be/dwQqWzhVN78) the reviewers gush about it. Everything is excellent. More, it is a stealth performer. Everyone sees a station wagon but it is a station wagon that can do 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. I’d love to roll up next to some kid in his Dodge Charger and blow his doors off. It also has rear-wheel steering so it handles crazy well (most steering is, of course, the front wheels but the rear-wheels can turn a bit to making handling excellent for such a heavy car). It’s not sports car level handling but still better than one would ever guess. It has the people and cargo capacity of an SUV too. And still does the above. Although, since it is a $150,000+ car, insurance would be expensive. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/18 "2026-05-31T05:14:10Z")
I’m assuming from the OP that gas and insurance are covered. I have no use for high-powered sports cars that would prefer to be airplanes if only they had wings. If I could drive something interesting for a year at no cost to me, I think a 1960s era Rolls-Royce convertible would be interesting, back before the design got ugly … [![](https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/2023/02/Rolls%20Caine-20.jpg) ](https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/2023/02/Rolls%20Caine-20.jpg) And after the year was up, I’d happily go back to my Toyota Camry! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/19 "2026-05-31T05:21:31Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > I’m assuming from the OP that gas and insurance are covered. Assume? It is right there in the very first sentence. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496/20 "2026-05-31T05:24:21Z")
Just clarifying, since the immediately preceding post said: > [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > insurance would be expensive. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-would-you-want-to-drive-for-one-year/1030496.md?page=2)