Would you rather?

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I'll take the M3 Compact, as it's likely worth a fortune.

In 1996, to celebrate the 50th birthday of the German automobile magazine Auto, Motor und Sport handbuilt (at least) one M3 compact. The car embodied all the technical and optical characteristics of the stock E36 M3, but in the compact body, and more. A quad exhaust tip, Recaro sports seats, four-point seatbelts and an alcantara steering wheel and gear lever were specific for this model. The car was widely regarded as a test mule for the Z3 M Coupe. The car was donated to the automobile magazine, and currently resides in the M GmbH headquarters in Garching, Munich.

Probably is.

There's alot of modified ones that are about though,
 
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(Remember, the Bike is not constrained by the range and lengthy charging times of the electric motors found in the Twizy. It is also most likely faster.)
 
I'll take the Twizy. It's a quirky little thing despite it being an urban EV. Probably safer and definitely more head-turning than a bicycle.
 
Bike doesn't have doors either. ;)

Yes, but if I'm going to be in the rain and have a lack of privacy, I may as well just be on a bike; especially because of the horrific London traffic. I may as well be on a bike because it'll get me to my destination faster.

If you thought the traffic in NY or LA was bad, come to London. We'll show you what traffic REALLY is.
 
Yes, but if I'm going to be in the rain and have a lack of privacy, I may as well just be on a bike; especially because of the horrific London traffic. I may as well be on a bike because it'll get me to my destination faster.

If you thought the traffic in NY or LA was bad, come to London. We'll show you what traffic REALLY is.

👍 Very true

I'll also take the bike; it's faster, cheaper to run, easier to park, easier to ride and provides almost the same level of comfort. The Twizy is an interesting car, but there's no way I would drive one if it had no doors.
 
Twizy for sure. You have to be in great shape to get around the Albuquerque Metro area on a bike, plus the lack of bike lanes.
 
2005 Dodge Magnum R/T, 5.7 HEMI V8 (345hp/390lb-ft), AWD
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or

2013 Cadillac CTS Wagon Premium, 3.6 V6 (318hp/275lb-ft), AWD
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Dodge Magnum R/T vs Cadillac CTS Wagon - Ugh, I don't like this comparison. I want the engine of the Magnum in the CTS, because I just can't stand the styling of the former. I guess the horsepower difference won't be a massive problem, but the torque difference will! I think I'd take the Magnum in the end and heavily modify it. I'm thinking lower it, change the paint and rims, definitely do something about those headlights and maybe get an aftermarket grill. That car actually makes me pretty sad, because it could look so much better if it had just some minor changes to the styling! That's just my opinion, but I'm sure people would agree.
 
Aston Martin Cygnet vs Volvo C70 - The new Volvo line-up is actually quite impressive, so I'm quite interested by it. Also, I've never cared too much about the Aston Martin name, so a flashy badge and interior won't win me over; a Smart car does not beat an executive saloon... ever. I would never pick the Volvo over a decent M3 or S5, but it certainly surpasses a flashy Smart car!
 
The Aston Martin Cygnet isn't a based on a Smart Car, it's based on a Toyota/Scion iQ.


I'd have the Volvo. I rode in an S80 (I think it was that one, had a V8 and was top of the line) once and wasn't impressed, so I can't say I'd be impressed about the lesser C70. However, I'm guessing the C70 is probably better than the Cygnet.
 
I would obviously choose the Volvo C70. Who in the right mind would choose a rebadged Toyota IQ over that volvo?! Seriously, I would not be caught dead in that glorified dishwasher.
 
Cadillac Gage Commando vs Lenco BEAR - Definitely the BEAR! Aside from the fact that it has the best name ever given to an automotive vehicle, it also has decent styling, whereas the Cadillac looks like some sort of Hot Wheels car. The tires are just massive and the body, despite being quite large, just looks so wrong, proportionally.
 
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