If You Were In the Market...

[NOS2006]

Which vehicle would you buy in the following configurations (and it has to be a practical choice): Small 2-seater? (Solstice, Sky, Miata, etc) Coupe? (Any size) Sedan? (Any size) Wagon/Hatchback? SUV? Van? Truck? Used? Anything I missed? Edited December 15, 2005 by NOS2006

[Flybrian]

New? Used? Both? 'Cause there isn't a coupe today I'd want/afford.

[Satty]

The recent Audi concept whose name I cant remember had reinvigorated my love of shooting brake/2-door wagon/hatchback thingys. Since we dont have a Nomad or extended wheelbase Mini(yet) I'd have to go with coupe followed by wagon. New or used, you know, whatever. Edited December 15, 2005 by Satty

[NOS2006]

Small 2-seater? Sky (black) Coupe? G35 Coupe 6MT (though a few grand too much) but I'd wait it out for the Camaro. Sedan? Charger SXT with GT appearance package (black; MSRP $28,339) Wagon/Hatchback? Magnum SXT AWD (MSRP $29,465) SUV? FX35 AWD (again, a little too much, but it's what appeals most to me) Van? No thankss. Truck? Dakota Club Cab Laramie Used? Sport Compact car: Stealth, 3000GT, Eclipse, Supra.

[NOS2006]

New? Used? Both? 'Cause there isn't a coupe today I'd want/afford.

[post="59047"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

You tell me. There's an extra Used question at the bottom, but go ahead (but say used if that's what you'd go for).

BTW, Fly, did you get my PM? Edited December 15, 2005 by NOS2006

[CaddyXLR-V]

Sky GTO/Corvette 300C Astra GTC, does that count even though I cant buy one here? As for the rest, I dont care about them.

[ToniCipriani]

Small 2-seater: Solstice Coupe: Cobalt LT Coupe Sedan: G6 Sedan Wagon/Hatchback: Malibu Maxx (no, it's not an extended sedan!) SUV: I don't like SUVs that much, but probably a Torrent Van: Buick Rendezvous Truck: Chevrolet Colorado Used: Oldsmobile Alero GL(S)

[ehaase]

Small 2-seater? Corvette is the only 2 seater that interests me at all. Coupe? Mustang GT Sedan? Chrysler 300C Wagon/Hatchback? Ford Freestyle SUV? Chevrolet Suburban Van? Toyota Sienna Truck? Ford F-150 SuperCrew Used? Used versions of any of the above

[z28luvr01]

Small 2-seater? Solstice or Sky Coupe? (Any size) Cobalt SS 2.4L or G6 GTP Sedan? (Any size) Lucerne CXL V8 or CTS 3.6L Wagon/Hatchback? HHR SUV? Envoy (I'd love to swing a Denali) Van? Express conversion Truck? Yellow Colorado Z71 ext.cab with body color wheel flares and grille Used? GTO, SSR, or maybe a C5 'vert

[Cremazie]

Practical Small 2-seater? Solstice Coupe? G6 Sedan? Impala SS Wagon/Hatchback? Legacy Outback SUV? Torrent Van? Sienna Truck? Canyon Used? Aurora No so practical Small 2-seater? Corvette Coupe? SC 430 Sedan? CTS Wagon/Hatchback? Legacy Outback SUV? X3 Van? Sienna Truck? Escalade EXT Used? Aurora Edited December 15, 2005 by Cremazie

[turbo200]

Small 2-seater: vette, Solstice, audi tt, boxter, Z4 Coupe: M3, 3-series coupe, mustang gt, g35, cobalt ss sc, RX-7 Sedan: CTSV, 3-series, 5-series, A8, A6, mazda6, legacy gt, passat Wagon/Hatchback: magnum SUV: SRX, New Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover, X5, Cayenne ....oh wait, was this supposed to be realistic? :AH-HA_wink:

[CSpec]

Small 2-seater: Sky Coupe: RX-8 Sedan: IS350 Wagon/Hatchback: Legacy GT/A3 2.0T Van: No thanks Truck: Would never own one Used: GTO Pie in the sky: Small 2-seater: SLK55 Coupe: Ferrari F430 Sedan: M5 Wagon/Hatchback: E55 Wagon SUV: Range Rover Supercharged

[NOS2006]

I'll include a fantasy one too... Small 2-seater? Z06 Coupe? F430 or DB9 Sedan? STS-V Wagon/Hatchback? Magnum SRT-8 AWD (MSRP $29,465) SUV? FX45 AWD or Cayenne Turbo Truck? SRT-10 Used? Supra, 3000GT, Skyline, C5 Z06.

[NeonLX]

Which vehicle would you buy in the following configurations (and it has to be a practical choice):

New vehicles:

Small 2-seater? Sky
Coupe? (Any size) Jeez, I dunno--maybe a Mustang GT
Sedan? (Any size) Caddy DTS
Wagon/Hatchback? Malibu Maxx
SUV? Jeep Wrangler (until the 4.0L inline six is discontinued)
Van? Caravan or Town & Country
Truck? Silverado HD w/ 8.1L V8


Old timers:

Small 2-seater? '56-'57 Corvette
Coupe? (Any size) '59 Chrysler 300E or '61 Chevy Impala "bubbletop" or '71-'72 Buick Riviera
Sedan? (Any size) '69 Imperial "pillared" sedan
Wagon/Hatchback? 1979 AMC Pacer D/L
SUV? 1966 Jeep Wagoneer w/ AMC 327 V8
Van? 1995 Plymouth Voyager "Rallye"
Truck? 1970 Chevy K20 CST w/292 inline six Edited December 15, 2005 by NeonLX

[Cory Wolfe]

NOS, why do you have to be so vague? I can't do this, I have to put it into sections again. :D

Hell's Pontiac Fanatic

Small 2-seater: Solstice GXP
Coupe: G6 GTP
Sedan: G6 GTP
Wagon/Hatchback: Vibe GT
SUV: Nada
Van: Nada
Truck: Nada
Used? 1988 Fiero GT, T-tops, 17" Momo wheels, lowered suspension, Northstar engine swap, 6spd transmission, tinted windows, tinted taillights, clear turn signals, fog lights, leather interior, red exterior with a black/silver interior. :P

Hell's not-so-much-of-a GM fanatic

Small 2-seater: Sky
Coupe: Cobalt SS
Sedan: Saab 9-3
Wagon/Hatchback: Saab 9-2x
SUV: Vue Redline
Van: Nada
Truck: Nada
Used: 1995 SC2, supercharger, 5spd transmission, 17" Momo wheels, lowered suspension, tinited windows, clear turn signals, fog lights, red exterior with a black interior.

Hell's Import Fanatic

Small 2-seater: MX5 Miata
Coupe: Civic Si
Sedan: MazdaSpeed6
Wagon/hatchback: Mazda3
SUV: Murano
Van: Nada
Truck: Nada
Used? 1993 240SX SE, SR20DET engine swap, 5spd transmission, 17" Momo wheels, tinted windows, tinted taillights, clear turn signals, fog lights, red exterior with gray/black interior.

Hell's Poor Person

Small 2-seater: Porsche Boxster
Coupe: Porsche 911
Sedan: Mercedes Benz CLS AMG
Wagon/Hatchback: Nada
SUV: Porsche Cayenne
Van: Nada
Truck: [i]Nada
Used: Porsche 928, Porsche 944, Ferrari 456GT, Lotus Esprit, BMW 850i, or Audi RS6.

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[NOS2006]

lmao BV.. oh man. Sweet additional list, NeonLX!

[cmattson]

Small 2-seater? Saturn Sky
Coupe? Corvette Z06
Sedan? Cad. CTS
Wagon/Hatchback? Dodge Magnum, 2nd choice: HHR
SUV? GMT-9xx Cad. Escalade
Van? Dodge Caravan
Truck? Sierra 2500 w/6.0l, 2nd choice: same truck w/Duramax diesel
Used? 1968 Camaro RS/SS. Black, tinted windows, and a cutout in the hood for the blower on a 396 rat. A *big* blower. If I want to see the passenger side of the hood, let me crawl over to the passenger seat.

[Brandon Lutz]

Which vehicle would you buy in the following configurations (and it has to be a practical choice):

[post="59045"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Small 2-seater? (Solstice, Sky, Miata, etc)-> Solstice
Coupe? (Any size)-> G6 Coupe as its the only one I desire on the market at this time. Future Coupe? Camaro of course :)
Sedan? (Any size)->G6 Sedan
Wagon/Hatchback?->None
SUV?->TrailBlazer SS
Van?->None
Truck?->GMC Sierra Crewcab with a Duramax Diesel and manual transmission
Used?->Used S-10 ZR2 Blazer or ZR5 S-10 Crew Cab

[mute]

Small 2-seater? Sky Coupe? 6 series Sedan? charger Wagon/Hatchback? Magnum SUV? ridgeline (its not a truck!!!) Van? Caravan Truck? 2000 Dodge dakota reg cab reg bed 3.9 rwd Used? not sure yet

[Enzora]

Small 2-seater--Sky Coupe--Infiniti G35 Sedan--Lexus IS350 Wagon/Hatchback--Mazda3 SUV--blah Van--blah Truck--blah Used--BMW 3-Series sedan Edited December 15, 2005 by Enzora

[sciguy_0504]

Small 2-seater: Sky Coupe: Continental GT Sedan: IS350 Wagon/Hatchback: Magnum R/T SUV: Range Rover Van: Sienna Truck: F150 Used: Corvette My Addition Convertible: XLR

[NOS2006]

lmao.. I write "practical choices" and sciguy says Continental GT. :P

[sciguy_0504]

LOL. I figured I'd combine both lists. Edit: I didn't even notice you wrote that. I just saw the thread title and I knew what was going on. Plus, you never know. :P Edited December 15, 2005 by sciguy_0504

[mute]

that depends on your version of practical practical as in useful or practical as in affordable?

[NOS2006]

Affordable, good sir.

[mute]

ohh that means that my 6er may not be unless it around 50-60 is the limit

[NeonLX]

Sweet additional list, NeonLX!

[post="59108"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

My tastes ain't exactly "mainstream"... :)

[NOS2006]

As like many other people here. I'm guessing you get along GREAT with balthazar, Sixty8, and oblu...

[mute]

im guessing most mopar guys (like myself) get along with all types lol

[regfootball]

Small 2-seater - SKY Coupe- GTO or Cobalt SS or Corvette even. Sedan- just leased a 500 for practical reasons (big huge comfortable safe car for dirt cheap) but if i had a less restrictive budget there are far too many choices to mention. Wagon/Hatchback- BMW 5 series all wheel drive with stick. Saab 9/3/ or 9/5 sportcombis. Any hot audi wagon. The IS sportcross was even nice. SUV- Probably a Tahoe/Yukon if i could swing the gas bill. The Endeavor is probably the best sporty carlike crossover for cheap right now. The new Edge/Aviator is not out yet. Freestyle is good but I passed on it for now as its heavier than the torque taxed 500. A used X5 with stick would rock. Van- 2007 Quest with revised interior. Otherwise it would mean waiting for the next Chrylser vans. Truck- F150 or Chevy. The Nissan is cheap and junky feeling all around. Used?- again, too many variables.

[z28luvr01]

Here's my "money is no object, screw practicality" version: Small two-seater: Solstice GXP Coupe: Vette Sedan: STS-V Wagon/Hatch: If money's no object, and I'm throwing practicality out the window, I'm sure not gonna buy one of these SUV: TB SS, or the GMT900 Escamalade EXT Van: Express Cargo, which I'd then turn over to X to tha Z and create a rolling living room/lounge Truck: SSR used: '67 Corvette L-88

[ToniCipriani]

Let me add another one as well:

Non-North American Version
2-seater: Opel Speedster or Vauxhall VX220
Coupe: Nissan Skyline V35 Coupe (No G35 please... I hate the Infiniti badge) / Fairlady Z
Sedan: Alfa Romeo 159
Wagon: Opel Vectra GTS 5-door
SUV: Mazda Tribute (but SUVs aren't really that popular...)
Van: Nissan Elgrand
Truck: Mitsubishi Canter Cutaway
Used: Toyota Cavalier Edited December 16, 2005 by ToniCipriani

[bobo]

SLK350 Civic Si Civic Hybrid HHR Saturn VUE Kia Sedona Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Never will buy used again

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

2-Seater: Chrysler Crossfire Subcompact Car: Chevrolet Aveo Compact Car: Mazda 3 Mid-size car: Ford Fusion Large car: Chevrolet Impala Sporty large car: Dodge Charger Wagon: Dodge Magnum Near-luxury car: Cadillac CTS Luxury car: Chrysler 300C Tall crossover wagon: Chrysler Pacifica Car-based crossover SUV: Chevrolet Equinox Mid-size pickup truck: Toyota Tacoma Large pickup truck: Dodge Ram (and yes, with a HEMI) Large SUV: Dodge Durango (ditto) Mid-size, truck-based SUV: GMC Envoy, 2002-05 (those 06' bodyside moldings ruin it for me) Minivan: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (the others except regular SE are okay too) Coupe: Ford Mustang GT-what else is there? Full-size van: Chevrolet Express Large luxury SUV: Infiniti QX56 Luxury crossover RWD/AWD SUV: Cadillac SRX (wagon), Infiniti FX35/45 (non-wagon).

[Drew Dowdell]

Small 2-seater? Sky. XLR if the real estate market is kind enough to me this year. Coupe? GTO or G35coupe Sedan? CTS.... yes it's what I have now Wagon/Hatchback? Malibu Maxx or Subi Legacy SUV? SRX or Rainier Van? Terazza... I really like the interior Truck? I'd wait for a new Escalade EXT Used? 1996 Fleetwood Edited December 19, 2005 by Oldsmoboi

[The O.C.]

Which vehicle would you buy in the following configurations (and it has to be a practical choice):

Small 2-seater? (Solstice, Sky, Miata, etc)
Coupe? (Any size)
Sedan? (Any size)
Wagon/Hatchback?
SUV?
Van?
Truck?
Used?

Anything I missed?

[post="59045"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Small 2-seater? Miata. (has to be "practical" and I simply cannot do without some sort of decent trunk with the top down.)

Coupe? BMW 650i 6-speed

Sedan? Cadillac CTS-V

Wagon/Hatchback? M-B E55 AMG Wagon

SUV? BMW X5 4.4i Sport

Van? Dodge Sprinter (with a customized interior)

Truck? Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 2500 Duramax 4X4

Used? 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type (with blackwalls and NO landau top)

[The O.C.]

Small 2-seater: vette, Solstice, audi tt, boxter, Z4
Coupe: M3, 3-series coupe, mustang gt, g35, cobalt ss sc, RX-7
Sedan: CTSV, 3-series,  5-series, A8, A6, mazda6, legacy gt, passat
Wagon/Hatchback: magnum
SUV: SRX, New Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover, X5, Cayenne
....oh wait, was this supposed to be realistic? :AH-HA_wink:

[post="59085"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Aww c'mon Turbo.....the interesting part of this is that you have to pick just ONE vehicle per category....that makes it more difficult.

I don't think Corvette would be considered a "small" 2-seater....or else THAT'S what I would have chosen.

[Bizz]

Small 2-seater? sky
Coupe? Cobalt SS/S
Sedan? Aura
Wagon/Hatchback? um,no
SUV? um, no
Van? um, no
Truck? 2wd colorado
Used? already have one

based my choices on the vehicle being a second car (a toy to be modified) and my budget.

[Sixty8panther]

Here's the ones I'd buy that are somewhat realistic for my budget:


Small 2-seater? Solstice
Coupe? Cobalt SS/SC 5-speed
Sedan? Charger R/T
Wagon/Hatchback? Magnum R/T
SUV? Trailblazer SS
Van? Chevy Express
Truck? Colorado Crew Cab, 2wd (5-speed if available)
Used? 1959 Buick Electra 225 Bubbletop (2dr)

[turbo200]

Aww c'mon Turbo.....the interesting part of this is that you have to pick just ONE vehicle per category....that makes it more difficult.

I don't think Corvette would be considered a "small" 2-seater....or else THAT'S what I would have chosen.

[post="60806"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Do i have to :P It's so hard to choose, I love all those cars

[mute]

Small 2-seater? Sky Coupe? 6 series Sedan? charger Wagon/Hatchback? Magnum SUV? ridgeline (its not a truck!!!) Van? Caravan Truck? 2000 Dodge dakota reg cab reg bed 3.9 rwd Used? subaru impreza 2003 on DUBS!!!!

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

Forgot to list a couple categories: Near-luxury FWD mid-size: Lexus ES330 Used: (tie): 1995-96 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Buick Roadmaster or Cadillac Fleetwood, and/or 1985-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme sedan.

[The O.C.]

Forgot to list a couple categories:
Near-luxury FWD mid-size: Lexus ES330
Used: (tie): 1995-96 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Buick Roadmaster or Cadillac Fleetwood, and/or 1985-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme sedan.

[post="62563"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

No offense Mule......but I'd rather have a loaded Camry SE, probably in black with the tan leather interior, V6, navigation....than I would the ES330.

The Camry's a better deal....and the SE feels crisper in the handling department than the ES330....

You know....for as BLAND as the Camry is....the SE, with the right options....is a very nice Toyota....

[AM6_Cutlass]

New? Used? Both? 'Cause there isn't a coupe today I'd want/afford.

[post="59047"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

yea, what he said :CG_all:

[frogger]

Small 2-seater? Sky Coupe? Continental GT Sedan? XJR Wagon/Hatchback? A3 SUV? Range Rover Van? No Truck? SRT10 Used? Corvette (because I want one and I didn't see another spot to put it). Oh damn I just read practical! Ok that I can afford Small 2-seater? Sky Coupe? G35 Sedan? 300C Wagon/Hatchback? A3 SUV? 2007 Yukon Van? No Truck? SRT10 Used? Corvette (because I want one and I didn't see another spot to put it). Edited December 28, 2005 by frogger

[Robert Hall]

Limiting it to cars actually in my budget...and it's hard to limit it to just one, as there are multiple contenders that I find appealing in each segment. Small 2-seater: Miata (the usuable trunk and better interior does it for me) Coupe: GTO or Mustang GT 4 seat convertible: Mustang GT Sedan: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-series, Lexus IS, or maybe a Caddy CTS Wagon/Hatchback: Audi A4 Avant or Subaru Outback SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW X5 or VW Touraeg Van: N/A Truck: N/A Used: Mid '90s NSX, '90s Porsche 911 (993), 2001 or so BMW M5, or an '02 M3.. Edited December 28, 2005 by moltar