What is your dream car.......

LarThaL · 05-12-2012, 05:49 AM

......that you seriously think you can own.

Sure we can all fantasize about a Bugatti, but in all truth, some things are best enjoyed as a fantasy.

So what is your dream car that you really think you can own? Is it the M3 or something else?

The other question is this: is the M3 your dream car and you don't even realize it?

Here's what I mean: All my life, I have thought about the "next car" in the chain. Now, by ntaure, I like to live well, but I don't consider myself extravagant. Given that, is the M3 my dream car? Every option I look at compared to the M3 seems compromised in some way for my real life. There is no car that offers all the features of the M3, and does them all better than the M3.

Aston Martin Vantage: Much more $$$$ for the same performance, nearest dealer is 80 miles away

911 S: Much more $$$$ for similar performance, less ride comfort.

Camaro/Mustang: Overall lack of refinement

M5/M6: Too big

C63: front-heavy, lack of grip

RS5: Less dynamic feel

CTS-V coupe: Still a little cheap on the interior, less dynamic feel

Corvette: Vegas Sleazeball image, sloppy interior design (although C7 Corvette may be a game changer).

Anyway, the list goes on.

So what is your realistic dream car, and why is it better for you than your M3?

Hedoniste · 05-12-2012, 06:37 AM

For me the M3 is the perfect car. Even if I was rich I will own a M3 next to Mc Laren F1, GT3 RS and others exotics :-)

MSPORTWORLD · 05-12-2012, 07:05 AM

GT3 or Turbo but only if I can have it alongside the M3s

Darth One · 05-12-2012, 07:17 AM

my dream car, since i was 8, was the Porsche 911 turbo. it was literally my dream car because i would have dreams about it. and i went through the whole phase of posters and saving pics and cutting out magazines, etc.

well, now i own a GT3 - i found out that i liked it far better than the Turbo and it's close enough to count. plus the GT3 didn't exist when i was 8

- and it's everything i dreamed it would be. i'm happier knowing i've achieved a lifelong goal, and i know that i will always own this car or another 911.

however, i found that i still don't feel that i'm "done". i will always have a 911 in my garage, but now i find myself looking for something to partner it with. i have the M3 as well, which my wife drives, but i'm thinking a Gallardo would be nice to drive when the GT3 wants to 'rest'....

CBS · 05-12-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Right now my dream car is my own M3 - no question. I would like own a GT3 RS one day, but I'm perfectly content with the car I'm driving now. But yeah, one day a GT3 or RS will need to happen.

^ +1, with 2 in College and 2 more going next year, I have attained my Dream Car and having a Blast!

mshab356 · 05-12-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Right now my dream car is my own M3 - no question. I would like own a GT3 RS one day, but I'm perfectly content with the car I'm driving now. But yeah, one day a GT3 or RS will need to happen.

Funny you say that, my buddy just sold his M3 for a GT3.

I can't think of a car I would take over my M3. The M3 has always been one of my dream cars. I guess a 993 GT2 "Widowmaker", but that's also probably $$$$$$$$.

RudyP · 05-12-2012, 07:46 AM

My dream car is... an airplane. I already have three sports/sporty cars and, sure, I'd like to have a GT3 RS 4.0 or F458 but I'm pretty happy with what I have today. On the other hand, I constantly dream about upgrading to a light jet from my piston single airplane. Some day.

BMWannabee · 05-12-2012, 08:13 AM

M3 is my dream car right now. Because it's only a dream :-(

KIS · 05-12-2012, 08:24 AM

I've gone through the "dream car" phase of my life being fortunate enough to own and drive a variety of cars. Now I focus on selecting a car that I will enjoy driving everyday. As much as I like Porsches, the M3 is a great daily driver and I like it as much (if not more) than the Porsches that I've owned.

Buschy · 05-12-2012, 08:38 AM

growing up mine was a porsche, Hummer, M3 and Ducati and a Malibu boat. I have been there done that on all of them except the porsche. When I was in Highschool I drove a couple porsches and took it off my list cause It drove so harsh. haha.

Now I am getting a new Malibu, a new M3, and I would like to get a gt3RS, but only as a third car. so I have pretty much obtained whats reasonable.
3 kids and one starting college next year or my dream would bump up to a F12Berlinetta.

Hurricane · 05-12-2012, 08:42 AM

Assuming money is not an issue, I would take the Carrera GT any day. It sounds incredible and is silently becoming a collector car.

kcdude24 · 05-12-2012, 08:57 AM

My dream car...a Toyota Tundra to put in the newly constructed garage it would take to store it and a few other toys/projects.

Wife says no....

Terraforce1 · 05-12-2012, 09:00 AM

Mine would have to be a GT3RS 4.0

EvosM3 · 05-12-2012, 09:16 AM

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Mr. ///M3 RD · 05-12-2012, 09:18 AM

When I was a teen it was a large limo (I think it was a 600 S-Klasse Mercedes). That was in Germany at a summer job I was allowed to drive this car out of and back into the garage after washing it

Then later after comming to Canada it was the 450 SL only I found out during a test drive I was too tall for that car so my focus went to the Bimmer. In 1987 I was fortunate enough to purchase a new one 535is it became my dream car of the time untill I fell in love with the e46.

For now it is this fine excample of the perfect toy it simply makes me smile

On one of my upcomming Euro trips I might just get this mistress (even if slightly used) and store her at my brothers place (naturally I will never tell my wife about it or I'll end up in the dog house for sure). I've never ever did have a mistress time to give it a go, I know I will fit i no this one I did once you almost sit on the floor

in this fine car (you see I can do it since I travel to Europe solo). So then this is my dream car meanwhile the M3 will do just fine

767IJP · 05-12-2012, 09:34 AM

Just took ED of my 2012 SSII M3. Its my dream car. It's not even on the boat to come home so saying any other car is my dream car could cause major Karma damage and possible hurt feelings!

I'm gonna wait til the break in service before saying anything else lmao!!!

Erhan · 05-12-2012, 10:00 AM

As an enthusiast, I don't have 1 dream car.. Some of them are:

Pagani Zonda. S or F or Cinque or R or RS.. doesn't matter.
Lamborghini Aventador & Gallardo
McLaren Mercedes SLR
Ferrari 458
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Maserati Quadroporte
Porsche GT3 RS 4.0
Aston Martin V8 / V12 Vantage
McLaren MP4-12C
Lancia Delta Integrale
Lancia Fulvia
'67 Mustang
Alfa Romeo GTA
Original Mini (I prefer the late 90s model with sportpack)
E30 M3

Isn't it sad that there is only 1 bmw (that is 25 years old) in the list?

motortrend · 05-12-2012, 10:21 AM

Realisic dream car: either 930 or 993tt
Less realistic: 250 gt lusso
Not realistic: 250 gto
The m3 would be in the garage no matter what, it's a keeper

schnell325 · 05-12-2012, 10:23 AM

Mclaren F1 ideally. If not, a Lamborghini LM002.

kchu221 · 05-12-2012, 10:33 AM

dream car i can afford = 2012 BMW e92 m3

dream car i can afford, but cant find the right one im looking for = 1991 bmw e30 m3

dream car i cant afford = nissan R34 skyline nismo tuned, pagani zonda f, porsche gt3 rs,
porsche carrera gt, ferrari enzo, lamborghini aventador, aston
martin, m-benz SLS

GOLFFRR · 05-12-2012, 10:35 AM

after all the cars I have had in my life so far I can honestly say I think I have found a car that fits all my needs and past all my expectation. Yes a ferrari 458 Italia would be ultimate but I could never justify the cost.

The e92M3 with a ESS supercharger and its in a indiv color. I think it def is my dream car as of now.

DJDeez · 05-12-2012, 12:02 PM

Ferrari F40

05-12-2012, 05:49 AM	#1
LarThaL Colonel 336 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	What is your dream car....... ......that you seriously think you can own. Sure we can all fantasize about a Bugatti, but in all truth, some things are best enjoyed as a fantasy. So what is your dream car that you really think you can own? Is it the M3 or something else? The other question is this: is the M3 your dream car and *you don't even realize it?* Here's what I mean: All my life, I have thought about the "next car" in the chain. Now, by ntaure, I like to live well, but I don't consider myself extravagant. Given that, is the M3 my dream car? Every option I look at compared to the M3 seems compromised in some way for my real life. There is no car that offers all the features of the M3, and does them all better than the M3. Aston Martin Vantage: Much more $$$$ for the same performance, nearest dealer is 80 miles away 911 S: Much more $$$$ for similar performance, less ride comfort. Camaro/Mustang: Overall lack of refinement M5/M6: Too big C63: front-heavy, lack of grip RS5: Less dynamic feel CTS-V coupe: Still a little cheap on the interior, less dynamic feel Corvette: Vegas Sleazeball image, sloppy interior design (although C7 Corvette may be a game changer). Anyway, the list goes on. So what is your realistic dream car, and *why is it better for you* than your M3? __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	my dream car, since i was 8, was the Porsche 911 turbo. it was literally my dream car because i would have dreams about it. and i went through the whole phase of posters and saving pics and cutting out magazines, etc. well, now i own a GT3 - i found out that i liked it far better than the Turbo and it's close enough to count. plus the GT3 didn't exist when i was 8 - and it's everything i dreamed it would be. i'm happier knowing i've achieved a lifelong goal, and i know that i will always own this car or another 911. however, i found that i still don't feel that i'm "done". i will always have a 911 in my garage, but now i find myself looking for something to partner it with. i have the M3 as well, which my wife drives, but i'm thinking a Gallardo would be nice to drive when the GT3 wants to 'rest'....
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RudyP Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E92 M3, AM V8V, 993 C4S, 996TT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	My dream car is... an airplane. I already have three sports/sporty cars and, sure, I'd like to have a GT3 RS 4.0 or F458 but I'm pretty happy with what I have today. On the other hand, I constantly dream about upgrading to a light jet from my piston single airplane. Some day.
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KIS Lieutenant 38 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2015 Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	I've gone through the "dream car" phase of my life being fortunate enough to own and drive a variety of cars. Now I focus on selecting a car that I will enjoy driving everyday. As much as I like Porsches, the M3 is a great daily driver and I like it as much (if not more) than the Porsches that I've owned.
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Buschy Colonel 289 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	growing up mine was a porsche, Hummer, M3 and Ducati and a Malibu boat. I have been there done that on all of them except the porsche. When I was in Highschool I drove a couple porsches and took it off my list cause It drove so harsh. haha. Now I am getting a new Malibu, a new M3, and I would like to get a gt3RS, but only as a third car. so I have pretty much obtained whats reasonable. 3 kids and one starting college next year or my dream would bump up to a F12Berlinetta. __________________
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kcdude24 First Lieutenant 6 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (2)	My dream car...a Toyota Tundra to put in the newly constructed garage it would take to store it and a few other toys/projects. Wife says no....
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767IJP Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lower Rubber Boot, Canada iTrader: (0)	Just took ED of my 2012 SSII M3. Its my dream car. It's not even on the boat to come home so saying any other car is my dream car could cause major Karma damage and possible hurt feelings! I'm gonna wait til the break in service before saying anything else lmao!!! __________________ Don't tell my Mother I'm a pilot.... She thinks I play piano at the whorehouse...
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	As an enthusiast, I don't have 1 dream car.. Some of them are: Pagani Zonda. S or F or Cinque or R or RS.. doesn't matter. Lamborghini Aventador & Gallardo McLaren Mercedes SLR Ferrari 458 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Maserati Quadroporte Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 Aston Martin V8 / V12 Vantage McLaren MP4-12C Lancia Delta Integrale Lancia Fulvia '67 Mustang Alfa Romeo GTA Original Mini (I prefer the late 90s model with sportpack) E30 M3 Isn't it sad that there is only 1 bmw (that is 25 years old) in the list? __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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motortrend Goldmember 23 Rep 315 Posts Drives: EM Siree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (2)	Realisic dream car: either 930 or 993tt Less realistic: 250 gt lusso Not realistic: 250 gto The m3 would be in the garage no matter what, it's a keeper
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