Your perfect garage

[SVT666]

What is your perfect garage?  If you could have any vehicles from any year, what would be in your garage? You decide what your own parameters are.  Whether it's a maximum number of cars, or a maximum budget, or whatever.  You decide.

[SVT666]

My garage would include:

2005 Ford GT
2014 Shelby GT500
2016 Shelby GT350
2015 Jaguar F-Type V8 vert
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4
2015 Dodge Durango
2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat
2014 Ford SVT Raptor
Factory Five Racing Cobra replica (5.0L Coyote engine)
2015 BMW Z4
2015 Audi R8 V10 Plus
2015 Maserati Quattroporte
2015 Lamborghini Aventador
1996 Ferrari F355
2015 Ferrari F12
2013 Cadillac CTS-V wagon (manual)

This collection should cover every automotive need I have.

[Rich]

2000 Mazda Miata with door bars for a DD

2016 Mazda Miata for date nights

2006-2009 or 1968-1971 Mustang for random fun.

[Soup DeVille]

I've long had a long running list of five cars I'd want, and its been oft edited, and I've often looked back at old lists at thought "what the hell was I thinking?" Anyways, my current list. (Oh, and I also keep the prices of the cars down to a non-fantasy level- not something I could afford now, but maybe, someday...)

1: Alfa Romeo GTV6.

2: 1966 Olds Toronado- for some reason, this has to be silver.

3: A Suburban from the '80s (8th Gen)- not year specific, but something exactly like this (http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/chevrolet/suburban/1725739.html) will do, Gonna need something to haul the kids and toys around with, aren't I?

4: AP1 S2000

5: A Newish F150 four door; because something's gotta haul around all the parts I'll need to keep the rest of 'em running.

Then again, I could swap out the Toronado for a BMW L6 or 635CSi, or a 2002. Could swap out the Suburban for a K5 Blazer or a Scout II or a Grand Wagoneer. Maybe give up the Alfa for an Austin Healey BN6 or (pushing the definition of non-fantasy a bit) a Lamborghini Espada.

Don't know, ask me tomorrow all the choices might be different.

[Rupert]

My perfect garage has three big rooms, a giant pile of expensive tools, is separate from the house ( ), and has full HVAC.

[Rupert]

My garage would include:

2005 Ford GT
2014 Shelby GT500
2016 Shelby GT350
2015 Jaguar F-Type V8 vert
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4
2015 Dodge Durango
2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat
2014 Ford SVT Raptor
Factory Five Racing Cobra replica (5.0L Coyote engine)
2015 BMW Z4
2015 Audi R8 V10 Plus
2015 Maserati Quattroporte
2015 Lamborghini Aventador
1996 Ferrari F355
2015 Ferrari F12
2013 Cadillac CTS-V wagon (manual)

This collection should cover every automotive need I have.

"Automotive need", BS false pragmatism. You lost that argument by the second Mustang.

[Eye of the Tiger]

2010 Hunday Accent with dents.

[Lebowski]

My perfect garage has three big rooms, a giant pile of expensive tools, is separate from the house ( ), and has full HVAC.

This is what I was thinking the thread was about.

[Lebowski]

I'm not a collector, so I have no desire to have a garage full of cars that need to be detailed and maintained but don't have time to drive them all.

My perfect garage is pretty close to what I have now - a fun daily driver (m3) and an SUV (4runner). In a "perfect" scenario maybe I'd add a fun 2 seater or ragtop, a 991 turbo or a C7 vert or something, and upgrade the SUV to a range rover.

[12,000 RPM]

My perfect garage has three big rooms, a giant pile of expensive tools, is separate from the house ( ), and has full HVAC.

So its your house? Lol.

My perfect garage would have a lift, a big ass air tank, hella tools, a sink and an ethernet jack so I can look up directions and shit on a laptop.

As far as vehicles? I'm keeping it real as far as what I could afford/manage/actually use in the future.

Bicycles:
Lugged steel road bike with carbon wheels and peripherals
Dept store mountain bike with good geometry for wheelies
BMX bike for tricks

Motorcycles:
SV650 punched out to 700ccs built for track duty
Speed Triple for the street/weekends/goofy track duty
Ninja 1000 for riding with wifey/wack weather commuting
Turbo K1 GSX-R750 streetfighter for the internet

Cars:
MK7 GTI for commuting
Some kind of weird one off project car (V6 W20 MR2, VQ35 Z3 shoe, J35 S2000 etc)
E350 wagon for road trips and wifey to garage shop with
Small truck or work van for hauling bikes to track days and picking up big garage shopping items
Volt for wifey's commute (she works for a power company and would get free parking and charging)

I like to only have shit I would actually use.

[cawimmer430]

I like stylish cars.   


1967 Cadillac Eldorado

1970-1975 Citroen SM

1972/1973 Lincoln Continental Sedan

1972-1980 Mercedes W116 S-Class (any engine)

1975–1978 Lancia Beta HPE

1975-1985 Mercedes W123/S123/C123 (any engine)

1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Coupe

1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

1974 Dodge Monaco Sedan

1981 Maserati Biturbo Coupe / Sedan

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero 2500 Intercooler Turbodiesel

2015 BMW 4er Gran Coupe / 6er Gran Coupe

2015 Mercedes A45 AMG / GLA45 AMG

[Xer0]

I've been thinking about this a lot recently and I think I've got a pretty good list that'll make me happy:

A sports sedan as the DD (M3 or a C63 probably)

A convertible for weekend top down fun (Boxster for F-type with a manual)

A bike (probably like a Honda CBR500 while I learn how to ride, then go up from there)

And last but not least, a wife with a Range Rover. 

That should cover all of my bases.


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[MexicoCityM3]

I've been thinking about this a lot recently and I think I've got a pretty good list that'll make me happy:

A sports sedan as the DD (M3 or a C63 probably)

A convertible for weekend top down fun (Boxster for F-type with a manual)

A bike (probably like a Honda CBR500 while I learn how to ride, then go up from there)

And last but not least, a wife with a Range Rover. 

That should cover all of my bases.


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Does the wife already come with the Land Rover or you'd have to get it for her. Big difference!

[shp4man]

My perfect garage would be Jay Leno's garage. He's got some great stuff.

[MexicoCityM3]

Downsized garage:

- M3 (F30)
- X3 (wife)

Somewhat realistic:

- M5 (F10 or next gen) - long distance travel
- Cayman GT4 - track toy
- 1M - track fun & collector's item
- X3 (wife) - duh
- i3 - city DD

Rich Collector scenario:

- M3s: E46 (check), E92 (Comp. Package)
- M4
- 1M (check)
- M2
- M5s: E60 (check), F10
- i8
- Boxster GTS (wife)
- Cayman GT4
- i3
- X5 plug in hybrid (wife)

[2o6]

XJ220 (this will always be my favorite supercar)

308 RCZ

Citroen DS





I need to put thought into this. If money were no object, my collection would run in the 1000+ cars

[NomisR]

Jay Leno's garage

[MexicoCityM3]

My perfect garage would be Jay Leno's garage. He's got some great stuff.

Jay Leno's garage

That's lazy. 

[hotrodalex]

CTS-V wagon (daily driver)
Shelby Cobra 427 (mountain twisties blaster)
Pagani Huayra (fun)
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or Ford Raptor (off road, camping, etc.)
Datsun 510 (track car) (probably with a rotary engine)
Datsun 240z (track car)
1960 Cadillac 'vert or 1963 Continental 'vert (boulevard cruiser)
1968 Mustang Bullitt

[NomisR]

That's lazy. 

Everything I wanted is in there, without having to list everything..

[Xer0]

Does the wife already come with the Land Rover or you'd have to get it for her. Big difference!

Ohhh, that's a good point!  Since this is an ideal world, she'll come with it.

And a nice engagement package from her folks haha


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[MexicoCityM3]

I like stylish cars boats.   

Nice maritime choices, Wimmer.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Realistically
2015 C7 Z51 Vert - Toy
2010 BMW S1000RR - Same as above
1994 GMC Typhoon - DD

[SVT666]

Realistically
2015 C7 Z51 Vert - Toy
2010 BMW S1000RR - Same as above
1994 GMC Typhoon - DD

Good luck finding a Typhoon. 

[NomisR]

Good luck finding a Typhoon. 

I don't think Jay Leno has one either.. he has a Syclone though.

[12,000 RPM]

MCM no pre E60 M5s? I guess at altitude N/A + 2 tons is no bueno

Good luck finding a Typhoon. 

We can dream cant we???

[MexicoCityM3]

MCM no pre E60 M5s? I guess at altitude N/A + 2 tons is no buenoWe can dream cant we???

I´m not that much into older cars. I don't have much of an emotional desire for those. Notice also no E30 or E36 M3s on the list. I have driven both and nice, but sort of meh. Older cars IMO are objectively inferior - it's mostly the nostalgia of having wanted them a lot earlier or owning them for long (like my E46).

If anything, I would add a Spirit R/T with the 16V engine that my dad once owned.

[12,000 RPM]

I´m not that much into older cars. I don't have much of an emotional desire for those.

Maybe once cost and emissions force newer cars to get acceptably light and simple, I can get back into them. F8x is a step in the right direction. But barring oddballs like the 1M I dont think Ive liked an M car since maybe the E46/E89 I think I'm still bitter they didn't send off natural aspiration with a huge old school size I6 like they used to do.

[Cookie Monster]

2007 Mazda Miata (can't ever get rid of it)
1991 Toyota 4Runner (for the practicality of course)
1988 Toyota MR2 S/C
1986 Toyota AE86 Corolla GT-S
1971 Datsun 240Z
1971 Datsun 510 BRE
1997 Acura NSX
2001 Honda S2000
1993 Mazda Miata
1999 Mazda Miata
2016 Mazda Miata
1995 Mazda RX-7
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

I'm probably forgetting a few.

[SVT666]

A more realistic dream garage for me would be:

Family and tow vehicle: Dodge Durango
Fun family car: CTS-V Wagon
My DD: 2016 Mustang GT350
Wife's DD: 2015 BMW Z4
Project car: FFR Cobra replica