(Rules: post your current ride. Then, post which car you'd buy if your car was totaled and you could not buy another Lexus. Sure, we'd all take a Zonda or Maybach, so let's say no more than 10K over your current car's MSRP when it was new. Posting an explanation is optional).

Mine: 2010 IS 350

Would: 2011 Audi S4

Audi's have come to be the most beautiful cars on the road in my mind. I love my 350 more, but the S4 is one sexy beast.

 

Mine: 2009 BMW 118d / 1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6

Would: Citroen SM

What an absolutely magnificent and stunning ride this car is. I've always loved the exclusiveness behind it, but far more important were the engineering and styling features that went into it. It's truly one of the most iconic and legendary classics in the world. I actually saw one at a classic car event a few months ago and my love for it was strengthened. I want one, badly. I realize it requires a Citroen and Maserati specialist to maintain one properly, but if I had one of these I'd probably keep it on display in my living room so I can stare at it in a kind of awe and appreciation that will never fade...





A few great videos about the SM.

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNa-M6lx2n0

2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20L5KCrN6gU

3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_CyD0qw1A

 

I currently drive a 5-year-old Outback (formerly had a Lexus IS300, but its RWD just didn't cut it in the winter). I still like the Outback, more than any other single design, as a daily-driver, but the 2010 and 2011 Outbacks had shimmy-issues in the steering/front-suspension...waiting to see if the 2012's finally clear that up.

I could also live with a number of other daily-drivers, though, some FWD, not just AWD.....the Lexus RX350, Toyota Venza (though I wish the Venza's 19-20" wheels were smaller), Honda Crosstour (yes, despite its awkward-looking rear end), Ford Fusion/Lincoln MKZ AWD or hybrid, Chevy Malibu (its interior is superb), Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, and Volvo XC-70 Cross-Country. I tend to like higher-stance AWD, wagon/hatchback type of vehicles, but more car-like than SUV. The Outback was, and still is, the best example.

 

Mine: Prius
Would: CT300 or IS F

 

MINE:
IS250
S2000

WOULD:
IS-F
Elise

 

Currently:
IS250

Would:
A5 (S5 is far more than 10k over the IS)
Exige
NSX
SLK55 AMG

Most likely the A5/SLK because the Exige and NSX are much rarer and insurance is probably much higher.

 

current: is350

if i total it? Scion FR-S

 

Mine: 92 LS400

Would: F-350 OR
Dodge Challenger

 

current: IS350

if i totaled it and could not get an IS-F (another lexus): c55 amg

 

I think some of these car choices are over $10K in price compared to current rides...

Turby

 

Good Thread, good car choice, BUT I have to say I have driven all but the 5 &R & I find they are all overpriced & overweight & shaped like jelly beans with limited color choices. OK back on topic: My daily driver is a 2000 Boxster S with 3.6, bought my wife a 2007 IS350 & potential replacement is 2001-2004 Porsche 996 Cabrio or Turbo

 

Mine:
- 2006 IS 250 rwd

Would (these would all be on my list of test drives if i were shopping now):
- 2011 Prius V w/sunroof
- 2006+ used GS350 (maybe a hybrid if i could find one)
- Used RX400h (2nd gen)
- Lease a 2011 Audi A4 or A3

 

Mine
-gx470

Would
-since we've got a van now I'd go with a sports car with 4 seat. Which eliminate a vette and cayman and a few others sooo,
-A5/S5
-used 911

 

this is what i would upgrade to......gt3 RS 4.0 in black
slightly over the $10k rule...whoops

 

Awsome thread

Mine

2002 Lexus Is300- fun

2007 Mazda 3- daily

Would
NSX, Supra, 911 turbo(996), 911(997), Cayman S- fun

2011 Mazda 3, used G35, GTO, S4, 530i/540i- daily

Live with just one car- Cadillac CTS-V sedan or wagon