The cars and bikes thread!

[Raza]

The last time I can honestly say I really loved Ferrari's line up was when the 360, the 550 and the 456 were all in it together. So, I guess the early 2000s.

Oh yeah, that was a time of triple threat.

[Raza]

Geoff, you said 918, but the picture is a Carrera GT.

Also, you're British. Get a Triumph bike.

[geoffbot]

Yeah I changed my mind.

[crownpuller]

I'd stick with my 'first loves' (at least to start with):

Every day car:

Yes, you (read 'I') can make it reliable

Sunday best:


A little something for the weekend, Sir ?....


... and for the following weekend:


Something for when the sun comes out:


There's a myriad of others I'd love to own too; but these would keep me happy for a good while

[mlcor]

Crownpuller's post reminds me of this beauty, which was on display at the dealer where I get my Lotus serviced:



And this lovely Dino would fit the bill for me, if the owner wanted to part with it. Also at the same dealer for maintenace--looked immaculate.

[gnuyork]

A 458 and a 488? Why!?

No, no, not the 458, but the Speciale... and the 488 because wtf not? They would be my only two non manual trans, but the 488 would be a daily driver to replace my diesel Audi anyway... I think the 355 has one of the coolest sounds.

The 430 (or the 360) might be my least favorite Ferraris. I generally like the older ones better, but the last two, 488 and the Speciale, are pretty sweet (to my eyes).

And as long as we are dreaming, I'd add the Daytona to my stable (forgot to include that one), as well as a Land Rover Sport (for haulin') - like you.

[tribe125]

Nothing that marked me out as a flash git, or a lottery winner. Discoverys fit in quite well down here on the marsh, and I could see over the hedges. Or maybe something that could be mistaken for a taxi, like a C-class Mercedes.

[scottjc]

Nothing that marked me out as a flash git, or a lottery winner. Discoverys fit in quite well down here on the marsh, and I could see over the hedges.

Same here. Living in a small town, people tend to notice if anything substantial changes so I would probably have to keep the Aston hidden away in a garage and not drive it through the middle of the town.

[geoffbot]

If I won the lottery I'd move out of this village, lovely as it is.

[scottjc]

If I won the lottery I'd move out of this village, lovely as it is.

Sadly I would probably have to as well. Camelot provide security for 12 months for big winners due to kidnap risk but I'd want to feel secure wherever I was living.