Would you rather?

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Zyla
Are you trying to make me like the C7? It won't work. I think it looks terrible, just because you don't doesn't mean I'll eventually agree.
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No one said anything about making you like something.. IMO it's just another half-ass engineered GM product that is overrated. It also looks nothing like a Corvette should.
 
-> Ugh, whats with these choices!? :indiff:


Sporty & Fun Turbo'ed CUV's

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT '07
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Nissan Juke Nismo '13
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Mitsubishi Airtrek Turbo-R '04
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Acura RDX '07
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:)
 
Vantage7825
Still, the RDX is based on a cheap CR-V platform. The XC60 is a lot more quality for your money.
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The XC60 shares a platform with the Ford Mondeo, which is about the same price as a CR-V.

Cherokee vs 4Runner vs Pathfinder vs Explorer vs Grand Cherokee vs Blazer vs Rodeo

The Rodeo is immediately out because I've ridden in a relative's Rodeo, an '01, and it was a completely average experience. Not terrible, but not exceptional. Another relative has a Blazer, which again was a pretty average SUV, although its narrow interior and lack of functioning air conditioning hindered comfort a bit. It really was a cramped interior. The Pathfinder is out because it just looks like a dinousaur next to the redesigned '97 model. I'd pass on the Cherokee because while Cherokees are nice little trucks, I vastly prefer the facelifted version that brings a much needed interior improvement. That leaves the 4Runner, Explorer and Grand Cherokee. I've ridden in a 1995 4Runner, albeit a modified one with a lift, offroad tires and a snorkel. It felt like a pretty solid truck inside, and it rode pretty well. But again, I'd rather have a newer 4Runner. The Explorer's out because I like the Grand Cherokee better. So I'll take the Grand Cherokee; it looks pretty nice, has a decent interior and a proven powertrain, and would make a pretty bitchin offroader.

F-Type S vs V12 Vantage

I have never, ever found the Vantage to be an attractive vehicle. The front just looks out of proportion with the rest of the car, and that just ruins it. The crazy vents on the hood of the V12 model don't do it any favors. Compared to the newer Jaguar, the Vantage's interior looks pretty dated. The F-Type looks a whole lot better on the outside as well, and although I still think the V8 F-Type has a weird exhaust note, I'd happily choose it over the Vantage.

Caprice Wagon vs Taurus Wagon

I've always like the B-Bodies, but only in sedan form. The wagons get really wide towards the rear, which just makes the proportions look odd. For aesthetic reasons alone I'll take the Taurus. It'll still be pretty comfortable, have decent performance and will get better gas mileage. I'd be able to fit in most parking spaces on the first try as well.

NSX vs F355

If I were to have an NSX, it'd have to be an early 90s model, or one of the last 00s models. Anything in between just doesn't look as good to me. The F335's a pretty nice looking car, in a sort of classic Ferrari way, even though it's a '97. The NSX's interior is certainly the better of the two, but the Ferrari's interior just looks nice for some reason. It has very classic shapes, without looking crappy, as some older Ferrari cockpits tend to. I'd imagine the engine's a bit more exciting to rev out, and it surely makes a nicer sound. I'll go with the Ferrari.

JX35 vs Sequoia

I'll be the one person to choose the Sequoia, because I've ridden in one, and it's damn comfortable on the road, and I'm not the easiest person to please as far as comfort goes. It just quietly wafts above every other car on the road, isolating you from the rest of the world. The JX35's a midsized crossover, and a midsized crossover just can't replicate that feel. The Toyota also has the benefit of a big, beefy V8 mated to a conventional automatic, which enables it to get out of its own way fairly quickly. While I do think it looks a bit blobby, the other benefits outweigh looks, and I'll choose the Toyota.

Tremor vs Lightning

The Lightning will surely embarass the Tremor as far as performance goes, but that's about it. The rest of the time, you're driving around in a lowered truck that gets awful gas mileage and has sketchy interior build quality. The Tremor has a more appropriate ride height for a truck, as well as slightly less awful gas mileage and acceptable interior quality. It also looks a lot better. I'll go with the Tremor.

M5 vs XJR vs Carlton vs S6

The Audi's out because it came before Audis started getting good. It's just...meh. The Carlton's out because, despite having a damn good name, just isn't as appealing as a Jaguar or BMW. The XJR is out because while old school Jaguars are pretty cool, I much prefer the '03 redesign, which made the XJ look much less frail and slim. The 90s XJs just look fragile. That leaves the M5, which is perfectly fine, although an E39 would be the optimal choice.

Continental vs CLS550

This is a toughie. The new CLS' looks are superior to that of the outgoing model, which looks like an antique by comparison. The interior though, while pretty nice, doesn't exactly wow me. The Bentley isn't quite as striking as the Mercedes, but it has a presence of its own that comes natural to a big black sedan. The CLS' interior looks chunky and blocky, but the Bentley's looks like a genuinely luxurious place to be. The Bentley also has the benefit of an exotic W12 to the Mercedes' relatively garden variety turbocharged V8. I'll choose the Bentley.

750i vs S500

I'm surprised that not one person chose the Mercedes-Benz. I always thought it was universally agreed among enthusiasts that the W140 was one of the best cars Mercedes ever built. The Bimmer isn't a bad looking car, but it looks dull and anonymous, and the interior is bland. By comparison, the S500 has presence, whether it's a wealthy retiree's pampered transport, or a drug dealer's lemon. The 750i would be more interesting to drive, but in this class of car, that isn't exactly my priority. The S500 would trounce it in comfort, and that's what matters in this class. The S500 also has many innovations and small little things that just impress me to no end. Double thick glass on the doors, rear headrests that flip down to aid visibility, bars that rise out of the rear corners of the car to guide you into a spot, it's little things like that that I enjoy. I'll take the Mercedes.

Range Rover vs Raptor

I swear the SVT Raptor is one of the best selling new vehicles around here. They're too popular. Not that I particularly liked them to begin with, though. The Range Rover wins because it's one of my favorite SUVs, and the Raptor isn't one of my favorite trucks.

Doblo vs A100

I've always liked the A100's mini-minvan looks, in a sort of quirky-appealing way. The downside to the A100 is that its interior looks chintzy as hell. The Doblo's a pretty weird looking thing, but seeing as it's a new car, the interior's got to be leaps and bounds better than the Mercedes.

Regal vs Stratus vs Monte Carlo

I've always found the final generation Monte Carlo to be a pretty big heap. Awkward sculpted jellybean looks, plasticcy, bland interior and unappealing powertrain choices make this a no-go for me. I don't know much about the Stratus Coupe, but I do know that it's based off the third generation Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the third generation Eclipse kind of sucked. Seeing as this is merely an aesthetic redesign that retains the Mitsubishi's blah interior, the Dodge is a no-go as well. The Regal isn't a bad looking vehicle, but it's not particularly great either. Its interior is much, much better than the other two. I'll take the Buick.

E-Wagon/6-Series/F-Type vs Vanquish

The new Vanquish is a damn good car, but is it better than three nice cars? Not at all. The E-Class provides a luxurious way to haul things, though it can't match the appeal of a Mercedes SUV. The 6-Series, while not the greatest looking, provides a fun and comfortable daily driver, and the F-Type provides weekend fun. The Vanquish can really only compete with fun and comfort, but even then its practicality is nowhere near that of three cars.

Cougar vs Tiburon vs Stratus vs Eclipse vs Solara

The Stratus and Eclipse are immediately eliminated because like I said previously, they kind of suck. The Tiburon's out because it kind of sucks too. The Cougar kind of sucks as well, but it has the distinction of exterior styling that stands out from the crowd, as well as an interior that doesn't make me want to harm myself. The Solara's a pretty boring car, and I like a lot of boring cars. The exterior is almost offensively innoffensive, but it does have the best interior of the bunch, but only in quality, not looks. I'll take the Cougar, because it doesn't suck as much as the rest, and it should be kind of fun to drive.

8C vs F-Type

Both are pretty nice looking, but apparently the 8C is a bit of a bummer to drive, even if the sound it makes kicks the crap out of the F-Type's weird exhaust note every day of the week. Both are pretty nice looking, though the 8C hardtop is much better than the convertible. The Alfa won't hold up as well as the Jaguar either, so I'll take the F-Type.

RDX vs XC60

As far as styling goes, the RDX represents a pretty big leap over the old one. It still isn't quite up to par with the XC60, which, despite it's slightly weird proportions, does look a lot better. Things change completely inside, where the RDX kicks the XC60's ass for styling, ammenities and quality. Because I'm spending most of the time with a car inside of it, and I can tolerate the slightly bland looks, I'll choose the Acura.

Forester vs Puke vs Airtrek vs RDX

Like I just said before, the old RDX wasn't much of a looker, so it's out. The Nissan is out because it's ugly. The Airtrek's a pretty handsome trucklet (I'm all for crossovers imitating SUVs), but its interior is just too barren for me. That leaves the Forester, which is great because I have a soft spot for Foresters from around that time. I'm sure it'll be fairly interesting to drive, and I'll be able to fit a metric asston of stuff in the back. All of this, combined with the fact that it barely looks like a wagon (a good thing for me), makes the Lesbaru a compelling choice.
 
Doog
Doblo vs A100

I've always liked the A100's mini-minvan looks, in a sort of quirky-appealing way. The downside to the A100 is that its interior looks chintzy as hell. The Doblo's a pretty weird looking thing, but seeing as it's a new car, the interior's got to be leaps and bounds better than the Mercedes.
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It's not.... :lol:
 
Which of these beasts would you take off road? Give me sometime with the pictures....

Hummer H1:

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Dodge Ram T-Rex 6x6:

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Land Rover Defender:

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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6:

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Chenwoeth DPV:

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Ford F-150 Raptor:

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Saleen Explorer XP8:

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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8:

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Tough one for me as well. But I'll go with the T-Rex 6x6 and build the V10 with a supercharger pushing 750hp and paint it in black and red to make it menacing. :mischievous:👍

H1 2nd
F-150 Raptor 3rd
Cherokee SRT-8 4th
DPV 5th
G63 6x6 6th
Defender 7th

In my favorite list that is.

Chose gentlemen.....
 
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^ I'm here. Too busy watching 5 anime series at the same time...

BT -> On the choices you have there? It pretty much depend on where you live basically:

US &/or Middle East - I'd pick the Raptor. Because, Border Security approved.
Everywhere else - The Defender (110). Because, UN approved.

^ But overall, I'd pick the Raptor. :sly:
 
G63 6x6, purely because it's bonkers.

However dunno why the tuned Exploder and the GC SRT8 are there. If I was picking the Grand Cherokee, it'd have to be the 180kW/550Nm VM Motori turbodiesel, Limited trim. The SRT8 is more like a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or an older Range Rover Sport. Sports first, utility later which isn't ideal. I'd have to take a guess also that the Saleen Exploder is on the same wavelength considering how little clearance it has and it's based predominantly on a soft-roader as well.
 
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Big list coming.

Galant vs Mercury: I'll take the Grand Marquis because it isn't as dull.

R8 vs Gallardo: R8 without question.

Vanquish S vs DB9: DB9. It's a better GT car.

XJ vs 62: Jaguar, because it drives better.

Regal GS vs ATS: I'll have the Buick becasue it's essentially a watered down Insignia VXR.

Z32 vs 3000GT: Z32, so I can boost it to big power.

C2 vs C7: C7. It's a big step forward.

DBS vs Vantage 600: DBS, because Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The Vantage is too big and too heavy.

E350 vs GS: Merc, it's not as boring as a GS.

RDX vs XC60: Volvo, becasue we don't have Acura in the UK.

Sporty cross-overs: I'll have the Forester.

Big jeeps: I'll have the G63.

F430 vs GT3RS: Ferrari, since I've driven one.


Golf Mk1 GTI
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OR​

Talbot Sumbeam Lotus
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I'll take the Raptor, but the nut in me is craving to drive the G63 AMG 6x6!

Next, I'll take the GT3 RS, because it's manual, as well as being absolutely gorgeous.

Finally, the Golf. No competition, the Sumbeam does not interest me in the slightest.
 
I have a new format! :P

Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600 vs. Aston Martin DBS - No pictures or years, so I can't really decide. :indiff:

Results:
???

Mercedes-Benz E350 vs. Lexus GS - GS, the E350 looks ok, but the headlights looks like the designer just drew a blob and said "here, put this shape somewhere on this car."

Results:
1: Lexus GS
2: Mercedes-Benz E350

Acura RDX vs. Volvo XC60 T6 - RDX, easy (maybe because I'm biased).

Results:
1: Acura RDX
2: Volvo XC60 T6

Subaru Forester Sports 2.0XT vs. Nissan Juke Nismo vs. Mitsubishi Airtrek Turbo-R vs. Acura RDX - This is really hard. I'm torn between the Forester, the Juke, and the RDX. I'm biased on the Subaru and the Acura, and I just kinda like the Juke. I guess I'll take the just out of the equation because even with a bodykit and upgrades, you can't get past the ugliness. I'll take the Forester because the old RDX really wasn't that great, the newer one is so much better.

Results:
1: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT
2: Acura RDX
3: Nissan Juke Nismo
4: Mitsubishi Airtrek Turbo-R

Hummer H1 vs. Dodge Ram T-Rex vs. Land Rover Defender vs. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 vs. Chenoweth DPV vs. Ford F-150 Raptor vs. Saleen XP8 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - This one is also hard. The Ram and F-150 are out because I'm not a truck guy. The G63 is out because I don't think this car looks good in a 6x6 offroad form. The Chenoweth is out because I don't want an offroader that's open like that. Between the H1, Defender, XP8, and Cherokee, I'll take the Defender, semi-biased and it's just the best to me, not much of a reason.

Results:
1: Land Rover Defender
2: Saleen XP8
3: Hummer H1
4: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
5: Chenoweth DPV
6: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6
7: Dodge Ram T-Rex
8: Ford F-150 Raptor

Ferrari F430 vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS - RS, if it was just a GT3 I'd pick the 430.

Results:
1: Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2: Ferrari F430

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus - Golf, too easy. My dad also had an MK1 as his 1st car (not a GTI, though).

Results:
1: Volkswagen Golf GTI
2: Talbot Sumbeam-Lotus
 
^ Quick side note. I love the new format, but it may take a while to type everything out. The old format is much faster and easier, so it will be interesting to see who converts. Good idea, nonetheless!
 
For those who watch Lemans, especially the 2010 race, lets say you want a LMP1 car from that era... :sly:
We can all dream a little right? :P

Audi R15 Plus (Diesel V10 Turbo)
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Peugeot 908 HDI FAP (Diesel V10 Turbo)
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Lola Aston Martin B09 (Petrol V12 NA)
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Lola B08/60 Judd Coupe (Petrol V10 NA)
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What would you choose?


Personally I'd go for the Lola Aston. Not the fastest car on the straights, but my god the sound and that Gulf livery.
 
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