10 Cars To Last You The Rest Of Your Life

[Doog]

2002 Lexus LS430

Considering this car has been in my life for over 5 years and I've never tired of it, it's a no brainer to keep it indefinitely. Plus it'd be a pretty suitable car to drive as a geezer.

1998-2002 Lexus LS400

Might as well stock up on LSs if they're so well-suited to being kept for the long-term.

Ford F350 Platinum

Because I want to spend the rest of my life being everyone's go-to guy when it comes time to move houses. Has pretty much all the hauling capabilities I'd ever need, and if I were ever to come onto hard times, I could sell it for beaucoup bucks because diesel trucks are impervious to depreciation.

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

One of the best cars ever made, and if the driving experience has already held up after nearly half a century, then it should be fine for at least another half.

Mercedes-Benz S500 (W140)

One of my favorite bodystyles of all time. Timeless and imposing.

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (W221)

Might as well have an insane S-Class to complement two classics.

2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade

The interior of the 2014+ Escalade beats the hell out of the best these have to offer, but I've loved this design from the moment it was introduced.

Porsche 911 Turbo S (991)

Gotta have something worth taking through the corners.

2013+ Honda Accord Hybrid

Looks sharp, has a nice interior, has decent power and can get over 40mpg. The ultimate commuter.

1997-1999 Toyota Camry LE 4cyl

Hey man, everyone needs a beater. The difference between this and most beaters people drive is that I actually like old Camrys. Plus there's the fact that they're the fastest cars in the world.

 

[Mrweewee123]

This is a pretty hard topic, but I think I got it covered.


1. 2015 Jeep Wrangler (My road trip and off-roading car)

2. 2015 Mazda 6 (Everyday go-to-work and fancy restaurant car)

3. 2015 Mazda MX-5 (Gotta have a convertible!)

4. 1971 Plymouth RoadRunner (Beep-Beep!)

5. 1980-89 Jeep Wagoneer (They all pretty much looked the same from that decade)

6. 1958 Edsel Pacer (I Love these old guys!)

7. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (As much as I love the new ones and would love to have one, I am limited to what I can have and I prefer old)

8. 2015 GMC Sierra (Gotta have something to pull your toys, and a Jeep Wrangler just doesn't cut it)

9. 1970 Chevrolet El Camino (Love love love this car!)

10. 2015 Cadillac Escalade (Have to have something to travel long distances in with the family while being comfortable) (Plus for the wife)

While maybe only 5 of those I would actually drive often, its great to have plenty classics to show off and enjoy!

What some people in this forum don't quite understand when they're happily writing there dream car list, is that you can't just have super cars and classics galore (while it would be nice), you should also have a normal car for driving to and from work or to pick up groceries (yes when you have 10 cars, you still need to do these things) Not complaining, but stay in reality

I hope to someday actually one or more of these, maybe if I win the millions, I could buy all, but until then, we can all keep dreaming!

 

[ScottPuss20]

Well... here are mine:
Holden VF Commodore SV6

Plymouth Superbird

Ferrari F40

Ferrari 458

Lancia Delta Integrale

Dodge Charger

Ford Escort

Porsche 918

Toyota Crown Wagon

Pagani Huayra

 

[Adamgp]

1. 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Hemi

2. 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

3. 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

4. 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda

5. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

6. 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

7. 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 SD

8. 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

9. 2015 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman Cummins

10. 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha

 

[TRLWNC7396]

I thought of adding a hummer, but I really only need ONE truck, so....

 

[High-Test]

1. 1952 Hudson Hornet.

Mine would be white with white steelies and hopped up to high heaven, including a Toyota 5 speed and a positrac rear end. I'd swap the carbs out with Stromberg 97s, as they are not prone to flooding. Then I will have .65 hp/cubic inch and all of the torques. All of them. Behold. flathead power.

2. 1957 Cadilac Eldorado Brougham

If a car is to be on a top ten list that embodies excess, then why not pick its definition?

3. This thing that I'm upside-down in: The infamous Jewbaru

Paying it off will be a glorious moment. Then I shall be free to modify beyond stage 2 to my heart's content. Bulletproof the transmission, upgrade the fuel system, VF39, heavy duty one-piece intercooler, oh yeah, and fix the custom bodywork that Pittsburg residents have left me. Also, The two above might be pretty lousy in the snow.

4. Renault Alpine A110 1600

Because it's pretty. And I bet it's a riot to drive.

5. Alfa GTA

Also pretty, Also a riot to drive.

6. 1979 F150

Because I'll need a truck at some point or another.

7. 1970 Plymouth GTX

Because I've always wanted one. That's about it for my reasoning.

8. 1932 Ford Model B

The neighborhood kids will live in fear. And so will my wallet.

8. 1990 Volvo 240 Wagon

In the event of many Children, I shall need a tank. This will do.

9. 2009 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B.

Will be left mechanically stock. Horrid wheels will be removed, as will spoiler. I'll need a daily.

10. 1967 Toyota 2000GT.

The LF-A came from somewhere. And my garage needs a supermodel.

 

[TRLWNC7396]

Well chosen! I like the Caddy! That definitely describes excess!

 

[High-Test]

Well chosen! I like the Caddy! That definitely describes excess!

The last of Harley Earl's good decisions. They lost money on each one, but made them anyways. Also one of the longest cars ever. And pop-out umbrellas were in the rear doors.

 

[TheGTFan128]

My list:
1. Ferrari F40, super car
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, rally car
3. Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, because WHY NOT?
4. Audi RS6 Avant, performance car + luggage space
5. Ford Focus RS(second-gen), 300hp daily driver
6. Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, convertible
7. Nissan 240SX, the drifter
8. Mini Cooper S, preferable track day car
9. Lamborghini Gallardo, backup supercar
10. Jeep Wrangler, my offroader

 

[Casey]

10. 49 Mercury coupe

9.Subaru 22b

8.Mitsubishi evo 4

7.59 Cadillac eldorado

6.73 Skyline Gtr

5.70 Challenger T/A

4.AE86 gtv

3.Ford escort mk2

2.Porsche 930

1.70 Baldwin Motion Camaro

 

[lxmmy]

BMW M3 (E30)

Porsche (991) 911 GT3RS

Porsche (993) 911 GT2

Honda NSX-R

BMW (F80) M3

Ferrari F40

Porsche 918

BMW X5M

Lamborghini Miura

BMW (E60) M5

 

[hasslemoff]

My ten cars of choice.

Range Rover, you need a 4X4 for a bit off fun and to lug stuff around including the kids and dogs.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta, A good fun car to run around with the family with a few mod cons.

Alfa 4C for a bit of fun

Alfa 8C just to look at when you drive past a shop window

Alfa 33 Stradale,

Ferrari f40, never drove one and need to drive one.

Jaguar F type R, noise and looks are amazing.

Ariel Atom for some track fun

Lancer Delta, need one in my life

VW Polo MK2 G40, Mine nearly killed me every time I drove it, so if I fancy a near death experience I can go for a spin.

 

[GBalao888]

Here's mine:
1. Koenigsegg Regera
2. Koenigsegg One: 1
3. Koenigsegg Agera R
4. BMW M3 E46
5. Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
6. Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06
7. Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
8. Ford Shelby GT500
9. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
10. Toyota Supra

 

[Steele_obsidion]

I want a Ferrari in my collection, not just any Ferrari, I love all of them but I wish to go classic for this list, 10 cars for the rest of my life.
#1: 1965 250 GTO

when the winter hits and I'm forced to drive in the snow (assuming I still live in Michigan, with lots of snow,... wait. our roads suck balls, I won't be in Michigan anymore especially with that Ferrari!)
#2: Jeep Wrangler (Probably 2007, because that was the year I owned once upon a time)

I have always loved Koenigseggs, and this one is no different
#3: Koenigsegg Agera

You may look and think Lotus, but no. a Lotus is NOT this fast!
#4: Hennessey Venom GT

Because I want a flashy car that's not TO flashy but still very fun to drive
#5:Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Because I want a car that has room for my friends and is very comfortable when I spend a night on the town.
#6 2015 Rolls Royce Phantom Serenity

The oldest and probably most expensive car in my collection because why not? I want to arrive in that car to a fancy ball or something in a classy Tuxedo with my wife in a huge ballgown stepping out passenger
#7: 1932 Bugatti Type 41 Royale

Because ever since that movie with Michael J Fox, I have been fascinated by these, Though I do like the color options they created in the past few yeas, plain old stainless is my choice color.
#8: DMC Delorean

I also need a good daily driver when I have no intention of showing off my wealth.
#9: 2015 Honda Civic Type R (ordered with right hand drive)

and finally, last but not least, since I was a kid I had this poster in my room, and I always dreamed of what it would be like to have one of these, Actually now that I think of it, i had a Countach poster in my room.... well I had a model of one of these, and would want this hands down. (EXACT same color too, HAS to be this color. its the exact model I had on my desk forever.)
#10 1995 Lamborghini Diablo

 

[All Your Base]

Thread revive time!

THE DAILY DRIVER: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG

THE TRACK CAR: 2016 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT3 SPECIAL EDITION

THE HYBRID: 2015 BMW I8

THE MUSCLE CAR: 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD

THE JAPANESE IMPORT: 2000 MAZDA RX-7 TYPE RS

THE OFF-ROADER: 1994 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION II GSR

THE CLASSIC: 1973 LANCIA STRATOS

THE CHILDHOOD DREAM CAR: 2005 HONDA NSX TYPE R

THE ULTRA-RARE EXOTIC: 1998 NISSAN R390 GT1 ROAD CAR

THE RACE CAR: 1991 MAZDA 787B

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[Cowboy]

1. The daily driver: 2015 Ford Focus ST

2. The weekend car: 2016 Ford Mustang GT

3. The track day car: Mazda Miata NB

4. The off-roader: 1960 Jeep CJ5

5. The truck: 1967 Ford F-100

6. The supercar: Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

7. The classic: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

8. The beater: Volvo 240 Series

9. The sleeper: Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

10. The random: Lotus Evora

 

[Danoff]

Toyota Sienna AWD
Toyota Tundra Extended Cab 4x4
McLaren P1
Bugatti Veyron
Jeep Rubicon
Newmar 2017 King Aire (I haven't researched this much, but you get the idea)

Ariel Atom
BMW E46 M3 Wagon (The one in the basement of the BMW facility)

BMW M5 (I can't decide which generation)
Lotus Exige


Edit:

To be honest, I think if I can assume that the car is maintainable (ie: I can still get parts) I'd go with a model S over the M5. I feel like I'd need more of a hedge against a gasoline engine than the McLaren, I'm just not sure about getting married to that battery for the rest of my life.

 

[7up747]

Mercedes Benz w126, some boxy volvo and other cars. Apocalipse is coming!

 

[Obelisk]

I'll break this into segments of two:

Daily Drivers
1. 2015 Toyota Avalon Touring (Sport edition)

2. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

Classic cars

3. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (C1)

4. 1977 Datsun B210 Hatchback

Track Day

5. 2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L yes you read that right. it makes for one hell of a sleeper - the engine can handle 400 HP.

6. 2017 Ford Focus RS

Exotic Machinery

7. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

8. 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Other cars

9. 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S

10. 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Z07)

 

[CarreraGT]

My list - all in the colours shown, all manual (except the last one):

1. Porsche Carrera GT


2. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0


3. Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7


4. Ferrari F40


5. Ferrari F50


6. Ferrari 250 GTO


7. Pagani Zonda F


8. Aston Martin DBS Volante - sunny weekend car


9. BMW E92 M3 - daily driver


10. Porsche Cayenne GTS (NA V8) - family car



Wow, only 10 is hard...

 

[AlvaroF]

Eh, almost the same as my 10 dream garage cars.

The classic/convertible: Ferrari 250 GT California. God bless the weather in Portugal and the fact that I live 15 minutes away from the beach.

The family hauler: Tesla Model S. The future is now and what a cool way to start it. Also living in a small country I wouldn't have to worry much about range.

The supercar: Pagani Huayra. I'm not sure if it would fit the streets in my village but perfection is hard to say no.

The daily hot hatch: VW Golf GTI Clubsport. When I don't have to carry family might has well have something sensible (sort of) and fun.

The tuner: Honda Civic EG6 with a B18B swapped and Spoon-ified. To do track days and hooliganism in general.

The classic racer: Abarth 1000. Hilariously cool.

The motorbike: MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Corsa. I love naked bikes, might as well be killed riding one.

The wierdo: Morgan 3-Wheeler. Half car, half motorcycle, a whole lot of fun.

The off-roader: Ariel Nomad. Just as mad as my list.

The bonus car: Audi RS6. There's just something about performance wagons, or just wagons that attract me.

 

[JC_Dude]

1. Audi RS6- family car
2. Porsche 911 Turbo S- for long journeys
3. Porsche 911 R- for having fun
4. BAC Mono- for track days
5. BMW M140i- daily driver
6. Lancia Delta Integrale- for some rallying
7. Ferrari 250 GTO- the classic
8. Porsche 356- another classic
9. Porsche 918 Spyder- the supercar
10. Mercedes S Class- for when I'm old

 

[05XR8]

1- Type -3 VW 2-door
2- Carrera 964S
'3- 69 Oldsmobile Cutlass 'S'(mine had a 455cid dropped in)
4- a hearse
5- Caterham RS500
6- E30 M3
7- Mk 1 Mini
8- Saab 900 SPG
9- Honda NSX-R
10- N2 AE86 Sprinter

 

[CarreraGT]

1. Audi RS6- family car
2. Porsche 911 Turbo S- for long journeys
3. Porsche 911 R- for having fun
4. BAC Mono- for track days
5. BMW M140i- daily driver
6. Lancia Delta Integrale- for some rallying
7. Ferrari 250 GTO- the classic
8. Porsche 356- another classic
9. Porsche 918 Spyder- the supercar
10. Mercedes S Class- for when I'm old

Damn it I forgot the 911 R. Perhaps that can replace the RS 4.0

 

[JR98]

Update to my list

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS63S AMG

2015 Ferrari 458 Italia

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

1997 Honda NSX Type S Zero

2016 BMW M4 Coupe

2007 Mazda RX-8

2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

2016 Jaguar XJR

2017 Bugatti Chiron

 

[MisterWaffles]

Here are some of my many odd choices. Starting off with:

The obvious supercar: The Ferrari 458 had been at the top of my list since the day I saw it announced online. In nearly every game with the Ferrari in it, it's the only car I ever use. It's party piece (the 9,000rpm limit) is one of my favourite parts of the car.

Number two would be my "troop transport", the Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4.0. So much leather, so many LEDs.

Number Three is the car I will never see in real life. The Pagani Zonda C12. The sound gets me every time, so does the nostalgia of old Gran Turismo games.

Number Four is the Sunday driver: the Ford Mustang GT Convertible. This generation of the modern mustang is the best yet, and having so much headroom definitely helps.

Number Five and Six are just for nostalgic purposes.

Number seven is the starter. But not a crummy old Prelude, preferably one in good condition. Hondas last, that's for sure.

Number eight is the oddball, Volksawgen Golf Mk.2 Country, that is all.

Number nine is the Focus RS, You can blow away Mustangs, Camaros, and Ricers while also carrying a full trip of groceries.

Number last is the car I would drive if I was some old rich guy living in a Chateau in Quebec.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Updating my list:

1. Ferrari F12 TDF

There's something about the way this thing looks and it seems like an absolutely mental car to drive, could make a great stress reliever.

2. Ferrari 458 Speciale

I used to prefer the normal 458 as I thought this thing was not as good looking, but then I drove it for the first time on Driveclub and it blew me away, then I started to like the way it looks over a normal 458 as well, so if it's anywhere near as good in real life as it is in Driveclub then I'd love to own one.

3. VW Golf MK7 GTI

The Golf GTI has always been my favourite hot hatch, I love them (probably helps that I was raised around Golfs in general) so this is my number 1 choice for a daily.

4. McLaren 675LT

The latest hardcore supercars really appeal to me for some reason, I've never wanted a track biased supercar as much as this and the other ones that are in the list.

5. Ford Sierra Cosworth

Definitely wanted a fast Ford in the list, this is my favourite one, the 80s era is one of my favourite eras of cars and motorsport along with the 90s. I also picked it because of the whale tail, and picked it over an Escort due to just preferring the way it looks (not that the Escort is ugly).

6. Nismo 400R

I do have an addiction to JDM so I needed a few cars from Japan, and they had to be special. I love Skylines but didn't want just any normal Skyline, it had to be a Nismo, I could've picked an R34 Z Tune but I decided the colour scheme was a bit too boring to live with for the rest of my life (Midnight Purple ftw!) and I've always badly wanted a 400R since I saw the video on Evo about it.

7. Subaru Impreza 22B STI

I'm a massive fan of Subarus so I picked the most special Impreza there is, which is of course the 22B, words can't describe how much I want one of these.

8. Honda NSX-R

The NSX is an amazing machine, but the NSX-R is that bit more special in my eyes, having to pick between the '92 and the '02 was difficult, in the end I chose the '02 just because I prefer the overall shape.

9. Porsche 911 GT3 (997)

I've always wanted to experience the way these drive and I think these are the 997 GT3 is the best looking Porsche there is when it's painted in this blue.

10. BMW M5 (E39)

Needed a comfortable cruiser and this fits the bill nicely. I love how this thing looks, it's understated and smart, but not necessarily boring.

 

[SPhilli911]

1. Ford Fiesta ST (Daily commuter)

2. Porsche 996 GT3 Mk2 (track car)

3. Porsche Cayenne Turbo (to tow track car)

4. Subaru Impreza 95 (rally car)

5. Subaru STI 2004 (family car?)

6. Ferrari F40 (dream car)

7. Porsche 911 2.8 RSR (classic car)

8. Lamborghini LP670-4 SV (the pointless car)

9. Geo Tracker (shhh don't ask questions)

10. Porsche 993 Carrera RS Clubsport (the dream car, track car, pointless car)

 

[AlvaroF]

Eh, almost the same as my 10 dream garage cars.

The classic/convertible: Ferrari 250 GT California. God bless the weather in Portugal and the fact that I live 15 minutes away from the beach.

The family hauler: Tesla Model S. The future is now and what a cool way to start it. Also living in a small country I wouldn't have to worry much about range.

The supercar: Pagani Huayra. I'm not sure if it would fit the streets in my village but perfection is hard to say no.

The daily hot hatch: VW Golf GTI Clubsport. When I don't have to carry family might has well have something sensible (sort of) and fun.

The tuner: Honda Civic EG6 with a B18B swapped and Spoon-ified. To do track days and hooliganism in general.

The classic racer: Abarth 1000. Hilariously cool.

The motorbike: MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Corsa. I love naked bikes, might as well be killed riding one.

The wierdo: Morgan 3-Wheeler. Half car, half motorcycle, a whole lot of fun.

The off-roader: Ariel Nomad. Just as mad as my list.

The bonus car: Audi RS6. There's just something about performance wagons, or just wagons that attract me.

A month as passed but I need to do some adjustments and reach my final list

The classic 1: First chage will be the Ferrari, I'll have the 250GT SWB instead, but for the same purpouse.

The supercar: I'll keep the awsome Huayra thanks.

The family hauler: It will be the same, although the RS6 is very interesting

The hot hatch: The same Golf, I fell in love with them, so yeah, I'll keep it

The tuner: Also the same, in fact, I've been seriously thinking of building one.

The classic racer will be transformed into The classic 2: Porsche 911 2.7 RS. My list was seriously lacking of Porsches. And I choose the most iconic one to fill the void.

The bike: I'll have the same as well, no change there

The wierdo: No change there. Yes, really. I has fun written all over it.

The offroader is needed, but a modern Porsche is more: Porsche 911 GTS with a manual. It's my second daily car after the Golf, It's an awsome all rounder, and because I'm not sensible I'll have the more "un-sensible" version.

Bonus car: I've been devoloping an obssession with 993's, so I'll have the awsome Turbo S. The GT2 or the RS's are to much for me.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Oof, this thread...man this is not going to eb easy, but I got soem solid choices I would never let go, and never forget.

1. Chevrolet Impala '65

I got a green one with lowrider paintjob, metallic green of sorts as a Hot Wheels car. When I saw it the first time, I felt in love with it, one of the best and favorite american boat cars out there. Great for cruising around, would never deny one ride on one of these.

2. Chevrolet Corvette '63 /w split window

I seen it many times without it but having seen one for the first time with the infamous split window, it was one of my heavenly cars. he start of the second generation and boy, it delivered. Would not sell it at all. This is the epitome of muscle car, right here.

3. BMW M5 E39

Seen it before in NFS High Stakes and it was one of my fave, if the, my complete fave of the sport luxury cars. It delivered so well. Fancy, stylish, and performance in one. I definitely would look good riding one of these through my life.

4. Mitsubishi Eclipse '95

Quite the japanese car, hwever over-shadowed due to the rice and what not. If I were to have this through my life, I would want it decently modified. Look good on the road. Been my guilty pleasure for so long since childhood, especially the wheels.

5. Chevrolet Opala SS '78

Since childhood and in my country, I saw it. round taillights, and slick looking. Anothr great coupé, I'd die for one of these, never let go. A ride near the beach never fails.

6. Mini Cooper, the old one.

After I saw the interior of the Fortwo, it didn't go good for me. But what if I needed a small car to have fun with? This one. A legend of a car, great british engineering. And a hero of Monte Carlo. This would be remarkable to have, for the rest of my life.

7. Reliant Robin Mk. I

I'm a sucker for three-wheelers, I would have a blast with one of these. Memories would not be forgotten and this car? won't be either for me.

8. F-100 '50's.

If i need a big truck to cruise and have, what would it be? This classic. Looks good on teh road, looks good dirty, looks good anywhere, anyplace.

9. Ferrari 512TR

I also need something fast and exotic. This car...is combining two of those things and boy, I would, I repeat, I WOULD NOT LET GO OF IT. F40 might eb a relic, but this, is a precious diamond I do not let go.

Now, for the 10th car...to decide it all..

10. Ford Sierra Cosworth

This, is another personal love of mine, looks good, was also in rally, and would be perhaps, my everyday car when not doing anything else.

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There we go. My list. I could update it in the future but, I might not. Oof.