Japan Vs. The World

[Big Rizza]

Hey all,

If for your next vehicle you couldn't get a Japanese vehicle, what car would you buy? Would anyone prefer the bus to a non-jap car?

Personally, if I were to get a non-jap instead of my current skyline ($10k budget) I would be looking at another 1980's 6 cylinder rear wheel drive vehicle. Something like an E30 BMW 325is or an Alfa Romeo 75 Potenziata. I don't think either would be as good as the skyline though. And the Alfa Romeo would rust. But my Mum has an Alfa Romeo and I have a soft spot for them! Will definitely own one at some point in my life.

Will be interesting to see the responses, particularly those with a bit more cash than me!

[sewid]

Jap then Euro. I would have maybe settled for the Audi S4 in twin turbo 2.7l trim but a mate already has one so can't do that. That or an E46 M3 i guess.

Other than the GTR and NSX there aren't many Jap cars i'd really lust after. I know there are plenty of amazing Japanese cars, RX7, Supra, etc, they just dont do it for me.

I would probably never buy a holden or a ford, unless they bring out the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky here which could be a nice cheap and cheerful roadster - and possibly better than the current Miata (not the previous Miata though).

[Munna]

Jap cars id like to own GTR, NSX, and RX7

ferrari F355, Porsche 911, z06 corvette

BMW's mercs, an Audis have never done much for me.

[predator]

lol - everybody hangs shit on the 80's alphas..

[Cubes]

I came across this www site.

http://www.sydneycartraders.com.au/cars.html

If I was in the market for a 'new car', had no family and lived a bachelors life and I was a tight arse I think you can't argue that the SV8 Commodore is pretty damn good value, especially with its LS2.

From a performance perspective

I've had a bad run with commodores in the past. Broke on me when they are pushed a little.

Edited September 1, 2005 by Cubes

[someonestolecc]

For 10k I'd be getting an ol' school esky with canary yellow paint

Otherwise for unlimited money I've always liked the look of the aston martin vantage.. It *is* a v8 afterall O_o

[PHATR32]

not get a jap car? the only thing i can think of is a typhoon or XR6T

this is my wishlist:

R34 GTR

TYPHOON

Series 8 RX7

R32 GTR <--- this is where im at!

Supra

Series 5 RX7

XR6T

WRX

EVO

TX3 Laser 4WD with Famila GTR Transplant

i think thats about it.......

F#ck holdens and F#ck the euro trash

Steve

[Josh]

Audi RS8 OR BMW M5 OR Aston Martin DB9 Vantage... or a Vanquish

[PHATGTR]

not get a jap car? the only thing i can think of is a typhoon or XR6T

this is my wishlist:

R34 GTR

TYPHOON

Series 8 RX7

R32 GTR <--- this is where im at!

Supra

Series 5 RX7

XR6T

WRX

EVO

TX3 Laser 4WD with Famila GTR Transplant

i think thats about it.......

F#ck holdens and F#ck the euro trash

Steve

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is that list in a particular order?

If so, I would much rather a Series 8 RX7 or new Evo over a Typhoon.

Just my opinion

[PHATR32]

that list is in the order of cars i want in that order, im currently on my forth choice

Edited September 2, 2005 by PHATR32

[racsov500]

Id so be gettibg my hands on a XR6T

too bad my skyline is locally made

[jezzerrr]

vx-on V8 commodore ute. In black. I'm not an aussie car fan as such (at all?) but I just love those.

other than that something euro rwd, like an older bmw m3 or something

[Sathanas]

Cubes, SV8's still use the LS1. LS2's are HSV only atm. Maybe a change in the VE. In fact with this new emission laws coming in, I think they may have to use the LS2.

Its a bit unfortunate because the LS2 is far superior.

If i had a Skyline and i had to get something else...... I'd get (with unlimited budget) an RS6, or if i had 15k id get a VS Calais with a Super6.

[ATTN]

Ferrari Enzo or a AMG SL55 Merc

[predator]

with all the fanbase and bit of respect at least, shown here...you'd think xr6 turbos would be walking out the showrooms.

they're not

[druzilla32]

aussie delivered s15?

[jas/slo32]

1968 camaro blue with twin turbo big block chev efi

[Kaido_RR]

Ferrari or Pagani Zonda.

Go euro! nothing can beat a car which cost 150k to buy built quailty of a Ferrari would destory any jap car

side note: it took Nismo z-tune to finally beat the Ferrari, at some race track in japan

[hungry6]

I would like a big Mac, in black, only problem is that, it's appreciating in price, faster than I can save.

[LANFOH]

04 Ferrari 360 Modena

04 Mercedes CL65 AMG

05 BMW M5

04 Porsche 911 Turbo

........wait a minute is there meant to be a budget? cos im just floating with fairies here.......oh well.......

Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martin Vantage

Maserati 3200GT

Lamborghini Giaudo (dont know how to spell it)

05 Ford GT40

Ferrari 355 Spider

etc