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Vehicles like the ford cobra, GT40, Ferrari, and others. If the they were slow, would we still want them?



Coop

No.

I wouldn't spend that kind of money on something slow.

Someone wanted a base 3S once upon a time. :d ontknow:

220hp was pretty quick back in 1991.

I like karma Gia’s and they arnt fast. I like 1st gen broncos and they arnt fast and they pull a pretty penny.


Coop

Performance is only one aspect. Jet Dragsters are as fast as they come, but you dont see any of us wanting to purchase one.

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Performance is only one aspect. Jet Dragsters are as fast as they come, but you dont see any of us wanting to purchase one.[/quote]


I mean, is owning one of those a thing? Can I? If I had unlimited money I could see myself owning one.


Coop

Most people cant afford a Lambo either.

If both had the same monetary value would you pick a Lambo or a Jet Dragster/Funny Car/Top Fuel Dragster?

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Most people cant afford a Lambo either.

If both had the same monetary value would you pick a Lambo or a Jet Dragster/Funny Car/Top Fuel Dragster?[/quote]

That’s really hard to pick man. Like I believe that the dragster ext would be much more a thrill than the lambo. The lambo is just a look at me car while the dragster is a “hold my beer” type of car.

I honestly don’t know.


Coop

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Most people cant afford a Lambo either.
[/quote]



I had to Google the cars listed. All looked like they were more expensive than my house. Assuming some rich guy was going to give me one for free, I still wouldn't even want to pay the insurance on those things

It's funny though because some of the expensive numbers matching classic muscle/pony cars are not all that fast stock. They were certainly fast for the day but not fast by even mid 90s standards. A Boss 302 was a high 14 second 1/4 car in stock form, Chevelle 454 SS mid to high 13s, etc.

[quote=""Jeff V.""]220hp was pretty quick back in 1991.[/quote]


What about the base stealth?


Yes if they were slow and I could afford one I would want one. LS swap it.


Deep down I still want an opal gt just for that reason.

Wow. Those Opels aren't expensive at all..

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Speed and looks are two different things. One of my favorite cars I owned (75 Monza 2+2) was slow as shit AND a lot of people aren't even fond of its appearance but I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I ran across a clean one and it was the right price.

I also always really liked the final gen Tiburon. It's not fast at all but I'd still rock one.

Delorean is a good example. They look cool, and everyone wants them, but they're generally described as pretty shitty cars. You're not going to get to 88 mph with the stock engine.

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Delorean is a good example. They look cool, and everyone wants them, but they're generally described as pretty shitty cars. You're not going to get to 88 mph with the stock engine. [/quote]

I came into this thread to post exactly that about the DMC12.

I still want one.

-John

I almost bought an Opel GT back in the day.. kind of wish I had.

A Delorean would be fun to drive around in, but it is more for other people than the driver. For sure would attract a lot of attention, if you are into that.

There was an LS swapped DeLorean on Regular Car Reviews. That one seemed pretty fun.