# What kind of car would you drive if money were no object? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 17, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451 "2009-04-17T18:30:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/41 "2009-04-18T09:52:23Z")
The engineering miracle that is a [Bugatti Veyron](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron). (Since I don’t drive, can I have a chauffeur too? :)) ---
**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:** [April 18, 2009, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/42 "2009-04-18T12:19:02Z")
1965 Pontiac GTO with tri-power and a four speed. ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/43 "2009-04-18T12:51:10Z")
2 cars 1. A Jeep CJ-7 body, retrofitted with a modern engine, drivetrain, suspension, interior and all amenities. Failing that, a 2010 Wrangler Rubicon. I have a 2000, which I suppose is a compromise. 2. Something kickass fast and luxurious. Aston-Martin sounds good. So, **Jettboy** , are you going to anaylze us or what? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/44 "2009-04-18T12:57:19Z")
> [@mauxlicious](#): > > [The Audi R8.](http://www.3dm3.com/forum/attachments/f73/8360-audi-r8-2007-studio1.jpg) > > I think it says while I obviously want attention, my cock is still big enough to satisfy. My next door neighbor has one. It’s a lot hotter looking in person than it is in the pix. One cool car. Me? For serious, the BMW 650i convertible. [http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2009/6/default.aspx](http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2009/6/default.aspx) For whimsical, [http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/products/vt/vt880/vt880.htm](http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/products/vt/vt880/vt880.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Captain\_Carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Carrot)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/45 "2009-04-18T13:30:20Z")
I want a DeLorean DMC-12. We all know what they look like. ---
**Author:** ![TastesLikeBurning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@TastesLikeBurning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TastesLikeBurning)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/46 "2009-04-18T13:32:58Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > The Mercedes SLR. > > [Drool](http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/#/vehiclesMenu/slr/) Every so often Mercedes seem to get it right. Along with the famous [Gullwing](http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/starfest-2006/images/02/DSC_3699-gullwing.jpg), I think the McLaren SLR is destined to be a classic. Such a beautiful car. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/47 "2009-04-18T14:21:11Z")
Somebody down my street has one (MB SLR). Box-stock it looks like a pimped-out caricature of a Mercedes. That is not classy, nor is it a classic. IMO it’s destined to go down in history as a tasteless icon of the dying days of the \*greed is good / boundless bonuses to know-nothings for doing nothing \*era. I’m not saying that as sour grapes cuz I can’t afford one. I can afford one. But they look like crap. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/48 "2009-04-18T14:27:51Z")
A Mazda 3 or a Ford Focus. Maybe a Mitsubishi EVO4 if I want to waste some money. ---
**Author:** ![Mirror\_Image\_egamI\_rorriM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@Mirror\_Image\_egamI\_rorriM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mirror_Image_egamI_rorriM)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/49 "2009-04-18T14:42:28Z")
I’m pretty fond of my '96 Subaru Legacy wagon. Of course I would fix its current issues (peeling clearcoat on the hood, gas gauge does not work) and it would be pretty cool if it were a hybrid or something more environmentally friendly. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/50 "2009-04-18T15:02:27Z")
I notice that I didn’t pick a sedan- hmmmmmm, probably a BMW 7 series. I could actually have one now, but I prefer my current car. I really like the Rolls Royce that Tony Stark is driven around in in _Iron Man_- suicide doors! Ha! ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/51 "2009-04-18T15:21:56Z")
'70 Hemi 'Cuda contertable Unfortunatly there are only 20 left so I’ll never own one. Aside from that I’ll take a '98 Dodge Viper, who cares about handling when you have raw power. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/52 "2009-04-18T15:41:36Z")
1965 Shelby AC Cobra 427. Screw the mileage, no room for the toddlers. This is DADDY’S car! [http://photos2.ebizautos.com/3974/351020\_1.jpg](http://photos2.ebizautos.com/3974/351020_1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/53 "2009-04-18T15:55:18Z")
If money were no object, it doesn’t matter what kind of car I had. I’d be flying my own aircraft. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/54 "2009-04-18T17:22:46Z")
Ford Crown Victoria for practical purposes Superformance GT40 Mk II for fun ---
**Author:** ![jimpatro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@jimpatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimpatro)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/55 "2009-04-18T17:39:42Z")
Aston Martin, DBS. Already have the Walther. And it’s for your jacket pocket, not the glove box. **Albrecht** , love your bunny rabbit. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/56 "2009-04-19T00:12:27Z")
I’m a new car kind of guy. I have this little fantasy debate with myself often, usually inspiring me to piss away a few bucks on the lottery…I find it great fun. The strange thing is how frequently my tastes will change from month to month. I totally agree with **Philster** that the [2009 Ferrari California](http://jalopnik.com/5057640/ferrari-california-gets-disrobed-early-in-paris) is one of the sweetest cars going and there’s something to be said for the Ferrari badge if you want to indulge. I have similar feelings towards the [Aston Martin V12 Vantage](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/03/geneva-preview-aston-martin-v12-vantage-revealed/). I’m not a huge fan of the really intensely designed “Supercars” like the Ford GT, Ferrari F430, Bugatti’s and Lamborginis. Many of them are impressive and most are attractive, but I would never want to have one even if I could afford it. The California and Vantage have the same cache but just have a much more understated and refined feel to them. They don’t quite _scream_ “look at me”, they just say it with a raised voice. Oftentimes I’ll reverse field on that entirely, I generally dislike standing out in a crowd like that and I dislike being overly trendy. I want the California or Vantage because I love cars and technology and would be tolerating the ostentatiousness, but other times I think maybe it’s just not really worth it. If I really had the money to piss away on stuff like that I’d probably get one and drive it only rarely in the country for fun, not downtown to be seen, and then have a much more subtle car for everyday use. That “subtle” car would still be a damned nice though! Right now I’m thinking I’d sign up for the [Tesla S](http://www.teslamotors.com/models/) to be my everyday grocery getter. Gorgeous car, electric and 4-doors to fit friends and family into. Plus, I probably could get a hold of the designers and actually contribute to the new companies design choices if I were really that filthy rich. It’d be cool to know that my picky tastes contributed to the new Electric Car market. I think I’d go with the [BMW X6](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/11/first-drive-2009-bmw-x6-xdrive35i-and-xdrive50i/) as my winter weather and road-trip car. Ironically, if I were just reasonably well off as opposed to filthy rich I’d probably not get any of these cars. Since that would probably mean I’d have to settle for just one car I’d merge “practical” and “sports coupe” into one car and go with the [Audi S5](http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_A5.html). What I’ll probably end up with as my next car is the [Genesis Coupe](http://www.motortrend.com/photo_gallery/112_0805_2009_hyundai_genesis_photo_gallery/index.html). ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/57 "2009-04-19T00:55:37Z")
I’d drive what any self-respecting nerdy 80s movie fan would drive. Something that is fun even if you look like a fool driving it, because owning one is a whole joke in and of itself. A DeLorean. ---
**Author:** ![TastesLikeBurning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@TastesLikeBurning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TastesLikeBurning)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/58 "2009-04-19T01:15:52Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Somebody down my street has one (MB SLR). Box-stock it looks like a pimped-out caricature of a Mercedes. That is not classy, nor is it a classic. > > IMO it’s destined to go down in history as a tasteless icon of the dying days of the \*greed is good / boundless bonuses to know-nothings for doing nothing \*era. > > I’m not saying that as sour grapes cuz I can’t afford one. I can afford one. But they look like crap. Well I guess I’ve been told. For the idiots among us who still think it’s a great looking car, [here’s](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrdRem8fH_Q) a clip where it looks spectacularly crap. ---
**Author:** ![Mongo\_Ponton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Mongo\_Ponton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mongo_Ponton)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/59 "2009-04-19T03:37:18Z")
[This](http://paulrussell.com/portfolio-retrospective/A-mercedes-benz/30_SSK/) I’ve already had the pleasure of drooling on it. I could be happy for a couple of years just sitting in it and listening to the engine run, and the rest of my life driving it. I don’t have more than a few mp3s on my ipod and one of them is a recording of the engine of this car. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451/60 "2009-04-19T03:42:47Z")
I’d want [a classic truck](http://www.myclassicshowcase.com/uploads_user/1000/94/335_thumb.jpg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-car-would-you-drive-if-money-were-no-object/493451.md?page=4)